Rebecca Friedman
Writer/EditorRebecca Friedman started writing part-time for OK! Magazine and Grazia USA in December 2021 before graduating from the University of Connecticut in May 2022. She transitioned into a full-time role as a writer and multi-media producer for OK! Magazine after moving back home to the New Jersey/New York City area. With a deep passion for storytelling, Rebecca covers everything from celebrity news to fashion trends — and never turns down the chance to refresh her wardrobe. Outside the world of media, she finds joy in travel and is always seeking new places to explore. When she’s not on the go, you’ll likely find her cheering on the New York Yankees or watching Love Island USA.
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Jeffrey Epstein Was Pressured to Give Dirt on Donald Trump for Leniency Before Committing Suicide in Prison, Killer Cellmate Claims
Donald Trump's past ties with Jeffrey Epstein have consistently resurfaced in the nearly seven years since the disgraced financier's suicide.
Savannah Guthrie Admits Surprising Career Move Feels 'Strange' Amid Mom Nancy's Disappearance: 'It Means So Much to Me'
Savannah Guthrie was announced as the host of NBC's new Wordle game show during the Monday, May 11, episode of 'Today' amid her mom Nancy's disappearance.
Jeffrey Epstein's Killer Cellmate Eerily Recalls Day He Saved Predator From Attempted Suicide: 'I Cut Him Down'
Jeffrey Epstein's cellmate Nick Tartaglione says he saved the financier from an attempted suicide, though the predator claimed the killer assaulted him.
Kelly Ripa Recalls Getting COVID After Telling Her Kids She Wanted to Be 'Left Completely Alone' for Mother's Day: 'Not What I Had in Mind'
Kelly Ripa learned to be careful what she wishes for after wanting to be 'left alone' for Mother's Day before contracting COVID four years ago.
Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Privilege Exposed: Former Inmates Recall Being Punished for Speaking Out Against Jeffrey Epstein's Co-Conspirator
Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred from a low-security prison in Florida to a minimum-security prison in Texas on August 1, 2025.
Shaquille O'Neal Has 'No Interest in Basketball' as He Dives Into New Futuristic Endeavor: 'I Retired Years Ago'
Shaquille O'Neal sat down for an exclusive chat with OK! to dish on the New York Knicks' NBA playoff run and his role as an investor in tm:rw.
'Performative' Erika Kirk Bashed for Using Her Kids as 'Props' After Husband Charlie's Assassination: 'You Disgust Me'
Erika Kirk has faced loads of backlash as critics disagree with the way she's been grieving her husband Charlie's death.
Kardashian-Jenners Face Brutal Instagram Blow as Meta Removes More Than 13 Million of Their 'Bot' Followers
Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were among celebrities most affected by Meta's Instagram purge of 'bot' followers and inactive accounts.
Candace Cameron Bure's Daughter Natasha Pregnant With First Child 7 Months After Marrying Disney Star Bradley Steven Perry
Candace Cameron Bure is getting into grandma mode, as her daughter, Natasha, is pregnant with her and husband Bradley Steven Perry's first child.
Savannah Guthrie Overcome With Emotion While Viewing Childhood Photos on 'Today' as Her Mom Nancy Remains Missing
Savannah Guthrie has put on a brave face in her return to work at 'Today' following her mother Nancy's shocking disappearance.
Kelly Ripa Exposes Daughter Lola's Messy Habits: 'What's Going on Here?'
Kelly Ripa put her daughter, Lola Consuelos, on blast during the Wednesday, May 6, episode of 'Live' after she left her room a mess during a visit home to NYC.
Jeffrey Epstein's Alleged Suicide Note Exposed 6 Years After His Prison Death: 'Time to Say Goodbye'
Jeffrey Epstein's death was ruled a suicide after he was found unconscious in his jail cell on August 10, 2019.
Priscilla Presley Admits Daughter Lisa Marie's Sudden Death Distanced Her From Family: 'It Separated Us'
Lisa Marie Presley — the sole daughter of Priscilla and Elvis Presley — died from a small bowel obstruction at age 54 in January 2023.
Kelly Ripa Blasts Met Gala for Creating 'Gridlock Traffic' in Her Upper Manhattan Neighborhood: 'It Seemed Endless'
Kelly Ripa could do without the 'gridlock traffic' caused by the Met Gala every year in her NYC neighborhood.
Secret Service Officer Arrested, Accused of Masturbating in Public After Donald Trump Security Assignment
An off-duty Secret Service officer was arrested for indecent exposure after allegedly being caught masturbating in a hotel hallway post-Donald Trump assignment.
Gigi Hadid Stuns in See-Through Gown and Satin Undies as She Makes Rare Flirty Mention of Her 'Man' Bradley Cooper at 2026 Met Gala: Watch
Gigi Hadid gave a small shout-out to her boyfriend, Bradley Cooper, at the 2026 Met Gala on Monday, May 4.
Mark Consuelos Jokes Kelly Ripa Marriage 'Wasn't Supposed to Work Out' as Couple Celebrates 30th Anniversary: 'I Had a Lot of Choices'
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa celebrated their 30th anniversary on Friday, May 1, marking three decades since they eloped in Las Vegas in 1996.
Bad Bunny Accused of Copying The Weeknd as He Transforms Into an Old Man for 2026 Met Gala: Watch
Bad Bunny was completely unrecognizable as he arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in a fully transformed old man ensemble.
'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Glazes Over Well-Being Concerns With Cryptic Message About Depression
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro shared a message about depression days after going viral for dosing off during an interview alongside his 'Jersey Shore' costars.
Another Royal Baby: Princess Eugenie Pregnant With Her and Jack Brooksbank's Third Child
Ex-Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, is pregnant with her and husband Jack Brooksbank's third child.
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Reacts After 'Grown Adult' Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Dozes Off Mid-Interview: 'My Heart Is Heavy'
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino has yet to hear back from Ronnie Ortiz-Magro after his 'Jersey Shore' costar sparked fan concerns in a recent interview.
'Summer House' Star West Wilson's Cousin Charged With Murdering Their Grandmother Using a Handgun
'Summer House' star West Wilson's cousin Dakota Sweeney was arrested for allegedly murdering their grandmother.
Joseph Duggar Pleads Not Guilty to Child Endangerment and False Imprisonment as Fate Looms Over Molestation Charges
Joseph Duggar has insisted his innocence on child endangerment and false imprisonment charges, though he's yet to enter a plea on counts of child molestation.
Mark Consuelos Jokes 'Aggressively Kissing' Wife Kelly Ripa Leads to 'Other Aerobic Activities': 'If You're Following the Rules'
Kelly Ripa admitted her and Mark Consuelos' most 'aggressive kissing' took place on the set of the '90s soap opera 'All My Children.'
Trump Administration Bombshell: Former FBI Director James Comey Slapped With Second Indictment by DOJ
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by President Donald Trump's Justice Department for the second time in less than a year.
'Doormat' Cheryl Hines Is 'Treated Horribly' by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: 'It Seems Terribly Sad'
Cheryl Hines reportedly 'burned her bridges in Hollywood' after marrying Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 2014.
Kelly Ripa Offers to Babysit Anne Hathaway's Kids as She Takes 'First Day Off' in 3.5 Years: 'Just Sleep All Day'
Next Tuesday will be Anne Hathaway's first day off in three and a half years — and Kelly Ripa is generously offering to watch the actress' kids.
Donald Trump Health Fears Erupt as 'Bulge' Spotted in President's '60 Minutes' Interview: 'That's a Giant Diaper'
Donald Trump fueled concerns about his health after something appeared to be bulging out of his behind during an interview with '60 Minutes.'
Shakira Concert Horror: Crew Member Killed by 'Crushing Injuries' While Setting Up Stage for Brazil Show
A crew member died after 'suffering crushing injuries' while assembling the stage for Shakira's free concert in Brazil.
'Traumatized' Erika Kirk Cries Under Table as Gunfire Erupts at White House Correspondents' Dinner 7 Months After Husband Charlie's Murder: Watch
Erika Kirk acted in terror as gunfire broke out at the White House Correspondents' Dinner months after her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination.
'Shots Will Be Fired': Karoline Leavitt Makes Eerie Prediction Moments Before Bullets Break Out at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt eerily declared 'there will be some shots fired' at the White House Correspondents' Dinner moments before gunfire occurred.
Donald Trump Reunites With Wife Melania at White House in Rare Tender Moment on Truman Balcony: See Exclusive Photo
Donald and Melania Trump have kept their joint public appearances to a minimum recently — as OK! obtained a rare photo of the couple at the White House.
Hulk Hogan's Son Nick Reveals Heartbreak After Dad's Sudden Death: 'He Was My Best Friend'
Hulk Hogan's son, Nick, shares the 'hardest part' about losing his father — who died suddenly from a heart attack at age 71 in July 2025.
'Summer House' Scandal Erupts as Bravo Launches Investigation Into Leaked Reunion Audio of Ciara Miller Bashing 'Snake' Amanda Batula
Ciara Miller clocked Amanda Batula over her romance with West Wilson in explosive leaked audio from the 'Summer House' Season 10 reunion.
'Storage Wars' Star Darrell Sheets Was 'Tormented and Tortured' by 'Cyberbully' Before Sad Death by Suspected Suicide
'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets was devastatingly found dead at age 67 inside of his Arizona home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Kelly Ripa Recalls 'Fainting' at Montreal Nightclub During 'Wild' Night Out With Mark Consuelos: 'I Couldn't Breathe'
Kelly Ripa relived the 'wild' night out she had while clubbing with Mark Consuelos in Montreal during the Wednesday, April 22, episode of 'Live With Kelly and Mark.'
Julie Chrisley Admits to Plastic Surgery and 40-Pound Weight Loss After Sparking 'Facelift' Rumors With Unrecognizable Post-Prison Photo
Julie Chrisley's fans were shocked at how 'different' the reality star looked in a new photo nearly one year after leaving prison.
Hulk Hogan Suicide Shocker: Late WWE Legend Put a Gun in His Mouth, Took Lethal Amounts of Fentanyl After Divorce From First Wife Linda
Hulk Hogan hit 'rock bottom' after his divorce from first wife Linda, as the late WWE legend contemplated suicide while taking lethal amounts of fentanyl.
Mark Consuelos Was 'Concerned for His Own Safety' When Wife Kelly Ripa Went Through Menopause: 'I Slept With One Eye Open for 3.5 Years'
Mark Consuelos was more 'concerned for his own safety' than Kelly Ripa's when she went through menopause.
Kelly Ripa Flirts With Mark Consuelos as Actor Admits He'd Rather Be 'Naked' on Stage Than 'Do a French Accent': 'We Would Not Object'
Kelly Ripa gushed over her husband, Mark Consuelos, during the Monday, April 20, episode of 'Live With Kelly and Mark' following his Broadway debut.
Livvy Dunne Admits Filming 'Baywatch' With Brooks Nader and Shay Mitchell Has 'Been a Blast': 'We've All Become Really Close'
Livvy Dunne opens up about her 'Baywatch' role while dishing on her Miller Lite partnership as part of the beer brand's 'Legendary Moments' campaign.
Alan Osmond Died at Age 76 With Heartbroken Wife Suzanne by His Bedside After Yearslong MS Battle
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of The Osmonds family music group, died at age 76 on Monday night, April 20.
Jeffrey Epstein Turned to Donald Trump for Advice on Palm Beach Mansion Before 2004 Bidding War: 'He Knew How to Move Dirt'
Jeffrey Epstein invited Donald Trump to view the Palm Beach mansion he intended to purchase before the now-president put his own bid on it.
Donald Trump Had 'No Money' During 2004 Bidding War Against Jeffrey Epstein Over Palm Beach Mansion, Michael Wolff Claims
Author Michael Wolff claimed Jeffrey Epstein used to mock Donald Trump over his failed business ventures.
Singer D4vd Charged With Murder, Sexual Relations With Child Under 14 and Mutilating a Body as Death Penalty Remains on Table in Horrific Case
Singer D4vd could face the death penalty after being charged with murder, lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and mutilating a body.
Kelly Ripa 'Breaks With Medicine' After New Study Urges 'People Over Age 50' to 'Stop Showering Every Day': 'I'm Going to Disagree'
Kelly Ripa had a rare 'break with medicine' as she disagreed with a new study 'urging people above the age of 50 to stop showering every day.'
Actor Patrick Muldoon Was 'Excited' to Work With Chris Hemsworth in Sad Final Post Before Suffering Fatal Heart Attack at Age 57
'Days of our Lives' actor Patrick Muldoon died on Sunday, April 19, after suffering a heart attack inside of his Beverly Hills home at age 57.
Patrick Swayze's Sad Last Days: Actor's Widow Lisa Recalls Husband Declaring 'I'm a Dead Man' After 'Nightmare' Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Patrick Swayze died at age 57 in 2009, 22 months after being diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Natalie Portman, 44, Pregnant With Third Child 2 Years After Messy Benjamin Millepied Divorce: 'I Know How Lucky It Is'
Natalie Portman is expecting her third child, revealing she's preparing to welcome her and partner French music producer Tanguy Destable's first baby.
'Heartbroken' Zayn Malik Shares Unfortunate Health Update Amid Mysterious Prolonged Hospitalization: 'I Am Still Unexpectedly Recovering'
Zayn Malik revealed he's 'still unexpectedly recovering' amid a mysterious hospitalization that's required prolonged cardiac care.
