Stephanie Kaplan
Deputy Editor at Empire Media GroupStephanie spends her days writing about everything from the latest gossip surrounding the Kardashian-Jenner family to the must-watch TV shows of the season. Originally from New Jersey and now residing in the Big Apple, she's been an entertainment junkie ever since the premiere of 'TRL.'
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Donald Trump Administration Slams 'Categorically False' Investigation Exposing Ghislaine Maxwell's Alleged 'Preferential Treatment' in Prison
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) issued a strong statement after an investigation exposed Ghislaine Maxwell's alleged cushy life behind bars.
J.D. Vance Told 'The View' Producer He Was 'More Nervous' to Be on the Show Than He Was for the 2024 Vice Presidential Debate
'The View' producer Brian Teta revealed that backstage, J.D. Vance confessed he was 'nervous' to appear on the show for the first time.
Pete Hegseth Looked 'Weak and Unfit' as He Struggled During Guantanamo Bay Workout, Fitness Experts Claim: 'True Inexperience'
Fitness experts felt Pete Hegseth showed his 'true inexperience' when he struggled during his viral workout at Guantanamo Bay.
Barack Obama Admits Wife Michelle Doesn't Like Him Being So Vocal in Politics Lately: 'She Would Very Much Prefer a Quieter Life for Us'
While Barack Obama wants to live a more normal, quieter life with wife Michelle, he's also felt the need to speak up against Donald Trump.
Michelle Obama's Quote About How 'Strong Men' Don't Need to 'Put Women Down to Make Themselves Feel Powerful' Resurfaces After UFC Star's Diss
Michelle Obama's past comments regarding the way good men treat women resurfaced after UFC fighter Josh Hokit called her 'a man.'
Whoopi Goldberg Snaps at Ana Navarro as She Refuses to Stop Questioning J.D. Vance on 'The View': 'Don't Do That!'
Whoopi Goldberg lashed out at Ana Navarro on 'The View,' as she wouldn't stop questioning J.D. Vance while the actress tried to cut to commercial.
Billy Bush Calls 'Mean' and 'Vindictive' Al Roker 'Maybe the Worst Interviewer on Television' in Scathing Rant
Billy Bush blasted former 'Today' costar Al Roker in a new interview, insisting the beloved weatherman is 'mean' and terrible at his job.
Jelly Roll Ditched Wedding Ring at 2026 CMA Fest 3 Weeks After He Secretly Filed for Divorce From Bunnie Xo: Photos
About three weeks after Jelly Roll secretly filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo, the singer was spotted without his wedding ring at 2026 CMA Fest on June 6.
Melania Trump Mocked for Wearing Super-Tight Cross Necklace at White House UFC Event: 'It's Struggling to Keep Her Evil in Check'
Social media users made fun of the necklace Melania Trump wore to the White House's UFC Freedom 250 event. See photos!
'The View' Co-Hosts Panic as Someone's Phone Goes Off and Interrupts Live Episode: Watch the Awkward Moment
Whoopi Goldberg was interrupted on 'The View' as one of the costars' phones went off during the live episode. Watch the awkward moment.
Gavin Newsom Being Investigated by DOJ: Calif. Governor Claims Donald Trump Is 'Coming After Me' Because He's 'Considering Running for President'
Gavin Newsom published a video to reveal he and his wife are being investigated by Donald Trump's Department of Justice.
Billy Bush Claims 'Toxic' Al Roker Was Set to Be Fired From 'Today' Before 'Access Hollywood' Star's Scandalous Donald Trump Interview Resurfaced
In a scathing rant, Billy Bush claimed 'mean' Al Roker was going to be cut from 'Today' before Bush's own scandal with Donald Trump got himself axed.
'Love Island USA' Tragedy: Producer James Barker Dies on the Job While Filming Season 8 in Fiji
'Love Island USA' producer James Barker has died in Fiji while working on the hit reality series after suffering an unidentified medical emergency.
Eric Trump Denies Asking UFC Star Daniel Cormier About 'Rigged' Fights So He Could Place Bets, Claims Posts Were 'AI-Generated Screenshots'
Eric Trump and UFC star Daniel Cormier denied they talked about 'rigged' fights for the June 14 White House event, claiming the screenshots were AI-generated.
Megyn Kelly Skewers 'Disingenuous' Taylor Swift for 'Pretending to Be a Knicks Fan': 'She's a Fake Person'
Megyn Kelly mocked Taylor Swift for being excited to cheer on the New York Knicks courtside on June 10, calling the singer 'a fake fan.'
'The View' Hosts Challenge Donald Trump to 'Get in the Ring' During White House UFC Fight While Condemning President's 'Corrupt' Birthday Event
'The View' co-hosts discussed Donald Trump's 'corrupt' birthday celebration, which includes a UFC match on the White House lawn.
'He Must Have a Humiliation Kink': 'Weak' Pete Hegseth Trolled for Struggling to Lift Weights at Guantanamo Bay — Watch
Pete Hegseth is getting trolled on social media as videos of him struggling to work out at Guantanamo Bay go viral.
'Nepo-Grifters' Kai and Barron Trump Ridiculed as They Launch Competing Energy Drinks: 'I Hope They Both Fail'
Kai Trump launched a flavor with an energy drink brand around the same time her uncle Barron Trump debuted his beverage line.
Erika Kirk's TPUSA Event Lectures Women on Not Marrying 'Overweight Slobs' and 'Having More Babies Than You Can Afford'
Erika Kirk and fellow conservatives gave shocking advice while speaking at Turning Point USA's Women Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Tx.
Donald Trump Health Bombshell: Aging President, 79, Was Examined by 22 Doctors During Latest Physical
A report claimed Donald Trump was checked out by a total of 22 doctors during his medical exam in May 2026.
Whoopi Goldberg Collapses on 'The View' as She Admits to Being 'Out of Control' Watching the Knicks' Comeback Win: Watch
Whoopi Goldberg turned up the theatrics as she celebrated the New York Knicks' comeback win in the NBA Finals on the Thursday, June 11, episode of 'The View.'
Virginia Giuffre Advocates Demand Inquest Into Jeffrey Epstein Trafficking Victim's Suicide to Determine If 'Systems Failed Her'
A movement to investigate the details of Virginia Giuffre's shocking suicide is gaining traction one year after Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking victim died.
Whoopi Goldberg Blasts Hypocrite Kellyanne Conway for Criticizing Controversial Graham Platner After She 'Helped' Donald Trump Become President
The ladies of 'The View' were quick to call out Donald Trump supporter Kellyanne Conway over her criticism of another controversial politician.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Hid Cancer Scare From Wife Lauren After Finding 'Really Painful' Lump
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson recently endured a cancer scare — but he kept it a secret from wife Lauren until he was in the clear.
Disgraced Ex-Prince Andrew Humiliated as Gloves He Wore While Piloting War Helicopter Fail to Sell at Auction: 'There Was No Interest'
Ex-Prince Andrew's fall from grace was evident on Tuesday, June 9, as a pair of gloves he wore during the Falkans War failed to sell at an auction.
Whoopi Goldberg Eerily Insists Aliens 'Have Been Among Us for a Very Long Time'
Whoopi Goldberg took a dramatic pause on 'The View' when she insisted aliens have been among human beings 'for a very long time.'
White House Crisis: Donald Trump's Panicked Staffers Used Situation Room to Discuss Fallout From Handling of Jeffrey Epstein Files — Report
A new report claimed J.D. Vance and others used the Situation Room to discuss how to handle the fallout from delaying the release of the Epstein files.
Joe Scarborough Reacts Live to 'Deranged' Donald Trump's Scathing Truth Social Rant: 'We Appreciate You Watching'
Joe Scarborough was live on 'Morning Joe' when he found out Donald Trump was attacking him online.
'I Had a Breakdown': David Harbour 'Ashamed' and 'Embarrassed' by His 'Erratic Behavior' After Lily Allen Split
David Harbour admitted he's 'ashamed' and 'embarrassed' by the 'erratic' way he acted amid a few personal hardships in his life.
Sober Tim Allen 'Made Amends' With His Eldest Daughter After Alcohol Issues Prevented Him From Being There for Her 'Formative Years'
Tim Allen admitted his alcohol issues prevented him from being there for his eldest daughter during her 'formative years.'
Whoopi Goldberg Shuts Down 'The View' Costar Sunny Hostin for Claiming Donald Trump's 'Bad Juju' Is to 'Blame' for Knicks Loss
Whoopi Goldberg shut down 'The View' costar Sunny Hostin.
Britney Spears Nearly Suffers Wardrobe Mishap While Dancing in Skimpy Dress as She Works on Her 'Recovery' Post-DUI: Watch
Britney Spears nearly had a wardrobe malfunction as she danced around in a skimpy dress.
'Little Narcissist' Kai Trump Accused of Smirking as She Stands Next to Grandfather Donald While He's Booed at the Knicks Game: Watch
Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump had an unexpected reaction when the president was met with boos at the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday, June 8.
Incarcerated Nick Reiner Demands Access to $1.5 Million Trust Fund Slain Parents Set Up as He Awaits Trial for Their Murders
Nick Reiner wants access to the trust fund his slain parents set up for him years before he was accused of murdering them.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Hit With Sexual Assault Lawsuit by Male Former Child Actor as Rapper Serves Out 4-Year Jail Sentence
An anonymous man claimed Sean 'Diddy' Combs sexually assaulted him when he was at a Hollywood party in 2007.
Laverne Cox Defends Staying With Pro-Trump Ex for Years Despite Political Differences: 'I Wanted to See Him as a Human Being'
Laverne Cox said she stayed with an ex-boyfriend despite him voting for Donald Trump because 'she wanted to see him as a human being.'
'What a Joke': Kai Trump Trolled for Showing Off Basic Outfit After Declaring 'I've Been on My Fashion Grind' — Watch
Kai Trump was feeling herself in a new social media post, declaring she's 'been on my fashion grind' — but critics were quick to rain on her parade.
Talay Riley, British Songwriter for Britney Spears, Dead at Age 35 After Being Stabbed in London
British songwriter Talay Riley, who has worked with pop stars like Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, has died at age 35.
'The View' Hosts Weigh in on Jenny Mollen's Controversial Post With Her 12-Year-Old Son
The costars of The 'View' gave their opinions on Jenny Mollen's viral post that divided the internet.
Britney Spears' Appearance in Photo With Kim Kardashian's Hairstylist Sparks AI Allegations: 'She Has Tooth Gaps in Her Videos'
Some people thought the recent selfie Chris Appleton shared with Britney Spears was AI-generated due to a few oddities.
'You'd Think She'd Know Better': Megyn Kelly Blasts Jenna Bush Hager's 'Embarrassing' School Book Ban Claims — Watch
Megyn Kelly accused Jenna Bush Hager of 'lying' about schools around the country banning certain books.
'Shallow' Jill Biden Dragged for Calling Herself a 'Doctor' on 'The View': 'She's a Lousy Liar'
Some social media users rolled their eyes after Jill Biden referred to herself as a 'doctor' on 'The View' since she has a doctorate degree in education.
Topless Kesha Flaunts Her Curves in Nothing But Lace Underwear and Cowboy Boots for Racy Photoshoot
Kesha uploaded pictures that featured her stripped down to just a pair of white lacey underwear and beige, fringed cowboy boots.
Kelsey Grammer Calls Spencer Pratt 'the Only Guy That's a Real Option' in L.A. Mayoral Race
In a new interview, Donald Trump supporter Kelsey Grammer declared Spencer Pratt is the 'only guy that's a real option' for L.A. mayor.
'Heartbroken' Jill Biden Shades Democrats Like George Clooney for Publicly Demanding Joe Biden Step Down From Election: 'It Was Really Hurtful'
On 'The View,' Jill Biden admitted it was 'really hurtful' to have her friends publicly call for Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 election.
Valerie Bertinelli Did Cocaine With Ex Eddie Van Halen Until She 'Couldn't Take It Anymore': 'It Was Everywhere and Easy to Get'
Valerie Bertinelli admitted she regrets doing so much cocaine with late ex-husband Eddie Van Halen in the '80s, explaining the drug was 'everywhere.'
Jimmy Kimmel Doesn't 'Hate' Donald Trump Despite Their Explosive Feud: 'I Feel Sorry for Him'
Jimmy Kimmel admitted he 'feels sorry' for Donald Trump despite the two frequently taking jabs at each other.
'The View' Hosts Obliterate 'Stupid' Male Politicians for String of Controversies and Affairs: 'Why Can't We Have Better Candidates?'
The co-hosts of 'The View' pointed out how so many male politicians have been involved in racism or infidelity scandals.
'Evil' Elon Musk Killed 'Hundreds of Thousands' and Hurt the 'World's Poorest Children' by Dismantling USAID, Exposé Claims
A former staffer of USAID claimed Elon Musk's decision to dismantle the organization caused thousand of preventative deaths.
Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips Would 'Snort Coke' and Drink Wine While Filming 'One Day a Time'
Mackenzie Phillips admitted she and Valerie Bertinelli would 'drink wine and snort coke' during their lunch breaks while filming 'One Day at a Time.'
