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Emma Roberts, Garrett Hedlund Reunite for Son Rhodes’ Birthday Trip

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Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund are giving their little one some fabulous memories to remember. 
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The Common Marinade Mistake That Leads To Chewy Shrimp

Marinating your shrimp is supposed to make the meat tender. However, this simple oversight can leave your seafood with a disappointing texture.

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North West Collabs With Dad Kanye West in New Song

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Did Taylor Swift Lie When She Claimed She Quit Drinking During the Eras Tour?

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As you may already know, Taylor Swift’s drinking habits have come under scrutiny in recent weeks.

That’s mostly due to videos made by a content creator named E.B. Johnson.

Johnson’s line of inquiry began when Swifties began to allege that Taylor’s previous boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, was an alcoholic.

Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Johnson countered that Taylor and her fiancé, Travis Kelce, seem to be pretty heavy boozers themselves/

In her previous video, Johnson noted that stories about Taylor’s alleged binge drinking date back to at least 2015.

In her latest, Johnson called into question Swift’s claim that she quit drinking in order to ensure optimal performance during the Eras Tour.

“Taylor Swift said that she stopped drinking during the Eras Tour,” Johnson began.

“In her own words, she stopped drinking after that ‘hilarious’ Grammy night because she didn’t want to do a show with a hangover.”

Johnson then pointed to several photos of Taylor drinking — usually at Kansas City Chiefs games — during the months of the Eras Tour.

“She said she quit drinking during the Eras Tour, and here’s, like, 30 pictures of her drinking during the Eras Tour. Girl’s having a good time; I won’t fault her for that,” she continued.

“You couple that with the stories about Travis,” Johnson added, pointing to a headline reading, “Travis Kelce Is Clapping Back At Claims Saying He’s ‘Always Drunk.’”

“I don’t know, man, why would she lie about drinking? She’s closing in on 40 years old. Why is she lying to her fans about having a drink if she clearly likes to have a drink? Seems a little suspicious to me,” she concluded.

For the most part, commenters seemed to agree that Taylor might have made some misleading comments about her drinking.

Taylor Swift arrives ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs v Baltimore Ravens game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Taylor Swift arrives ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs v Baltimore Ravens game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

“Spiraling into a mess of a person and regression of a person since April 2023,” wrote one user.

“I think she has a troubled relationship with alcohol. Her songs for a while all seemed to revolve around alcohol,” another added.

“If she has to lie about it, it’s because her drinking is actually a lot worse than what is being caught on camera,” a third chimed in.

Another person argued that the problem is not Taylor’s drinking, but the allegedly false claims that she’s made about her alcohol intake:

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs attend the Men's Singles Final match between Taylor Fritz of the United States and Jannik Sinner of Italy on Day Fourteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs attend the Men’s Singles Final match between Taylor Fritz of the United States and Jannik Sinner of Italy on Day Fourteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

“Not one person would give a f–k about how much she’s drinking if she wasn’t lying about how much she’s drinking. not one f–king person,” this commenter wrote.

Another argued that Taylor limited her boozing to tour hiatuses:

“Well these were all on her weeks long breaks, so she wasn’t really on your, no?” they commented.

As we’ve said in the past, substance abuse is a complex issue, and no one knows how much Taylor drinks or why she imbibes.

But Johnson’s certainly not incorrect when she points out that the pop icon seems to enjoy a glass of white wine.

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Katie Maloney Pregnant? Her Fertility Journey, Explained

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If you follow Vanderpump Rules news on social media, you’ve probably seen the headlines.

The stunning announcements report that Katie Maloney is pregnant.

Some posts even throw a curve-ball by naming a very surprising baby daddy.

A lot of fans are shocked by the news. Hopefully, we can clear the air.

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ alum Katie Maloney on ‘Watch What Happens Live.’ (Image Credit: Bravo)

Is Katie Maloney really pregnant?

In recent days, headlines have exploded across social media.

The happy reports have asserted that Katie Maloney is expecting her first child, naming the father as boyfriend Nick Martin.

After all of the attempts to conceive with cheating ex-husband Tom Schwartz, that’s a surprise after only, what, a year and a half or less of dating.

In fact, these headlines and announcements came as a surprise to so many people that the same question kept popping up:

Does Katie know?

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On the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ aftershow, Katie Maloney talks to the camera. (Image Credit: Bravo)

By that, people are implying that Katie herself does not “know” because she isn’t pregnant.

Indeed, she hasn’t posted an announcement of a pregnancy to social media.

The Vanderpump Rules alum also didn’t make the announcement in an interview.

Where do the smiling photos come from?

Well, some are suggesting that they might be generative AI. Which means that congratulations from fans may have been a bit premature.

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Whoops! A fan jumped the gun by sharing “news” of Katie Maloney’s pregnancy in January 2026. As the comments suggest, it’s not true. (Image Credit: Reddit)

Why would someone make up a pregnancy story?

False headlines — not misleading headlines, not plays on words, not clickbait — exist. They’ve been around for years.

We did some digging, and the original page to which many of these “joyful” social media posts linked is no longer up.

What happens is that people can make a little bit money and a lot of (brief) clout for posting deliberate misinformation.

Not correcting lies, as we here at THG are doing. Also not for simply honest mistakes.

It’s easy to get attention when you can fabricate any story that you want.

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On ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ Katie Maloney seems unsure of what she’s hearing. (Image Credit: Bravo)

Several years ago, when she was still married to Tom Schwartz, Katie shared her fertility journey on the Reality Life podcast.

Over a decade ago, Katie was in a horrific accident. She fell 25 feet through a skylight.

Bones broke, her jaw was broken, and she suffered a brain injury.

About a year later, she actually became pregnant, but this was at totally the wrong time.

Katie got an abortion. She knew that she was not mentally in a place to be a good parent. Very wise of her!

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Here, we see Katie Maloney on ‘Vanderpump Rules.’ (Image Credit: Bravo)

Her fertility journey makes this feel so … insensitive

However, when she and Tom later tried to conceive, she found herself second-guessing past decisions — even though she acknowledged that they were irrational.

During her fertility journey, she also felt a little shamed by Lisa Vanderpump, even though Lisa meant well when she asked if Katie and Tom were “trying” well enough.

Don’t say that. C’mon, folks. We all love Lisa but she does miss sometimes.

As for the false reports of Katie expecting … if you believed it, that’s normal. It’s important to double-check where a headline is coming from before you believe.

It’s also good to double-check a news story before you repeat it. How many “congratulations” messages did Katie receive this week? That sounds uncomfortable, at best.

Katie Maloney Pregnant? Her Fertility Journey, Explained was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Your Guide To The Best Costco Valentine’s Day Finds In 2026

For those who celebrate, Valentine’s season at Costco is a festive affair. Amongst the pink and red sweets lining the aisles this year, these are our top picks.

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Erika Kirk-Tom Brady Dating Rumors Spread Across Social Media

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In the months since Charlie Kirk’s death, his widow, Erika Kirk, has become one of the most visible media figures in the country.

Now, she’s coping with one of the uncomfortable aspects of massive fame — namely, wild rumors and speculation about her private life!

Specifically, thousands of social media users are now convinced that Erika is dating Tom Brady.

Erika Kirk interviews surprise guest Nicki Minaj on the final day of Turning Point USA's annual AmericaFest conference at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Erika Kirk interviews surprise guest Nicki Minaj on the final day of Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Caylo Seals/Getty Images)

The claim seems to have originated from Hoops Crave, an X (formerly Twitter) account with more than 20,000 followers.

“Tom Brady and Erika Kirk are reportedly dating,” the page posted, alongside photos of Brady and Kirk.

It doesn’t get much more straightforward than that, and not surprisingly, the post was quickly shared thousands of times.

But it doesn’t appear that there’s any truth to it.

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Tom Brady attends Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party at the Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on February 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Hoops Crave page is marked with a “satire” tag, but so are millions of other pages, which might be why it went unnoticed by so many.

That tag doesn’t necessarily mean that everything a page posts is untrue.

But it does seem that Hoops Crave posted the Brady-Kirk claim as a joke (or as shameless engagement bait, if you want to be less generous about it).

It’s no great shock that this story appears to be bogus.

After all, Erika’s husband was just brutally murdered four months ago. She’s probably not quite ready to re-enter the dating pool yet.

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, widow of late right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, speaks during Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona on December 18, 2025.
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, widow of late right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, speaks during Turning Point’s annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Olivier Touron / AFP via Getty Images)

And Brady is reportedly dating influencer Alix Earle — although neither party has confirmed those rumors as of yet.

And of course, there are a million other reasons why Tom and Erika would make for a very odd couple.

She’s one of the most vocal right-wing activists in the country, and with a few notable exceptions, Tom mostly stays silent on political matters.

While his playing career might be over, as a broadcaster for Fox and a partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, Brady is still one of the faces of the NFL.

The central focus of his life has always been football, and it seems unlikely that he would jeopardize his legacy by getting involved with someone as divisive as Kirk.

Anyway, all of this is immaterial, as Tom and Erika are not dating, and in all likelihood, they’ve never even met.

But don’t tell that to the thousands of people who shared Hoop Crave’s parody post!

Erika Kirk-Tom Brady Dating Rumors Spread Across Social Media was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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The Best Brewery In Your State, Hands Down

No matter your preference when it comes to beer, we’ve tracked down the best brewery pouring high-quality pints in every state across the U.S.

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UNO Stabbing: New Jersey Man Arrested After Fight Over Family Card Game

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An Uber driver named Darrell Busby has been arrested in New Jersey.

Authorities accuse him of stabbing someone at a family party.

Somehow, the dispute allegedly arose over a game of UNO that relatives were playing.

Maybe don’t bring a knife to a card fight. …

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Following a December 19, 2025 stabbing, authorities arrested Darrell Busby. The crime reportedly originated in a family game of UNO. (Photo Credit: Clark Township Police Departmen)

On December 19, 2025, a family in Union County, New Jersey was having a party.

One of the party games was UNO, a card game involving colors and numbers. The card game is famously part of a couple of widely used internet memes.

There are key details missing.

However, we know that, according to the Clark Township Police Department, officers responded to a report of a “fight involving a baseball bat” shortly after midnight.

According to authorities, a fight between family members erupted over a game of UNO. They took it outside, and things became physical.

When officers arrived at the scene on Gibson Boulevard, they witnessed multiple vehicles fleeing the area.

The fight had already ended before police arrived.

However, a new 911 call showed just how bad the fight had gotten.

A civilian called in while transporting a stabbing victim to the hospital.

The victim remains unnamed, and reportedly had non-life-threatening injuries.

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Here we see the UNO card game in July 30, 2024. (Photo Credit: RICCARDO MILANI/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Three days after the violence erupted, detectives identified an Uber driver named Darrell Busby as the alleged attacker behind the stabbing.

On January 5, police arrested in him Newark, New Jersey.

Authorities are holding him on assault and weapon charges.

The charges are for second-degree aggravated assault, third-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, third-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.

He is scheduled for a March 4 court appearance.

Obviously, we do not know a lot about this crime.

This includes who may have started the fight, who allegedly wielded a baseball bat in the apparent brawl, and whether Busby actually stabbed anyone.

But, in general, please do not stab anyone. Also, please do not get into physical fights over card games.

Many people have a competitive drive that makes them get a little “hot under the collar” during certain games.

Know yourself. Know when you need to stop playing a game, pass on playing altogether, or work on managing your emotions.

Also, again, please do not stab anyone.

UNO Stabbing: New Jersey Man Arrested After Fight Over Family Card Game was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Sister Wives Preview: Janelle Takes on Robyn!

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Janelle Brown is standing up for herself.

In a sneak peek at the January 18 episode of Sister Wives, the veteran cast member dismissed the idea that she had a “backdoor deal” to sell Coyote Pass…the 14-acre Arizona property she, ex Kody Brown, Robyn Brown, Christine Brown and Meri Brown purchased in 2018.

(As a refresher, this property finally sold in April after going untouched by the family for years.)

You’re looking at the four main cast members on Sister Wives. (TLC)

“There was no backdoor deal,” Janelle emphasized to host Sukanya Krishnan in an E! News preview of the TLC show’s One-on-One special that will air this Sunday evening.

“There wasn’t. There was no backdoor deal. We were talking about ways to get the thing done.”

Instead?

The 56-year-old went after Robyn, claiming she was the one who delayed the original sale by allegedly asking everyone to sign NDAs at the last minute.

As Janelle put it, “Robyn had thrown this big rock.”

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In the end, although the original buyer returned to purchase the piece of land after the first deal expired, Janelle said it was an overall challenging process — made more so by Kody and Meri, who she says on this special spent “a lot of time of just no communication.”

“I would call Kody every once in a while and text Meri once in a while and say like, ‘Guys, we have a ticking clock here. This is gonna expire in 60 days,’” Janelle recounted. “And they would be like, ‘Yeah, we’re working on it.’”

She labeled it one big and annoying “waiting game.”

As you might expect, though, Robyn has a different take on what transpired.

Janelle Brown is doing all she can to recover from her son’s suicide. (TLC)

“Janelle was getting impatient,” she explained, stating that Kody had told her that he and Janelle were “talking about a backdoor deal where they sell the property out from under Meri.”

The 47-year-old said she pushed back on Janelle because she felt Meri was “in a very precarious situation” and wanted to make sure the sale was fair to everyone involved.

Coyote Pass was eventually sold for $1.5 million in early 2025… following a situation made ugly and complex because Kody is no longer in a relationship with Christine, Meri or Janelle.

According to Kody, it was very difficult to finally part ways with the property.

“I was getting frustrated enough to just sell the property,” the father of 18 said on the January 11 episode of One-on-One. “And then I’ll distribute money at my convenience.”

Sister Wives Preview: Janelle Takes on Robyn! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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