
Stephanie Kaplan
Deputy Editor at Empire Media GroupStephanie spends her days writing about everything from the latest Kit Kat flavor 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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NEWSJohnny Depp 'Is Enjoying the Single Life,' Not Dating Influencer Jess Bordiu: Source
Despite reports that Johnny Depp had been seeing Spanish podcast host Jess Bordiu, a source insisted the movie star 'is enjoying the single life.' NEWSTom Cruise Is 'Not the Kind of Guy Who’s Going to Dive Into a Real Relationship for the Thrill of It,' Source Claims
Though Tom Cruise is currently single, an insider said he isn't interested in having a fun fling — instead, he's looking for a 'real relationship.' COUPLESDonald Trump Jr.'s Family Was 'Never Fully' Behind Him Dating Kimberly Guilfoyle as Split Rumors Swirl: 'Some of Them Were Turned Off by Her'
As breakup rumors swirl, a source claimed Donald Trump Jr.'s family had mixed feelings about Kimberly Guilfoyle from the start. NEWSDream Kardashian, 8, and Cory Wharton's Daughter Ryder, 7, 'Got Into an Argument About Who's More Famous,' MTV Star Reveals
MTV star Cory Wharton revealed daughter Ryder, 7, and classmate Dream Kardashian, 8, butt heads over their fame. NEWSMel B Goes Naked in Infrared Sauna and Meditates in a Bikini During 'Self-Care' Routine: Photos
Mel B shared photos from her self-care routine, which includes being in the sauna naked and taking a dip in an ice bath outside. REALITY TVKyle Richards Was 'Hurt' After Estranged Husband Mauricio Umansky Replaced Her Photo on His Desk With One of 'DWTS' Partner Emma Slater
On the Tuesday, November 26, episode of 'RHOBH,' Sutton Stracke revealed how Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umanky's separation was progressing. NEWSDerek Hough Reacts to Sister Julianne and Danny Amendola Flirting on 'DWTS' Season Finale: 'What Is Happening?!'
On the finale of 'Dancing With the Stars,' co-host Julianne Hough and contestant Danny Amendola flirted while her brother Derek Hough watched on. ENTERTAINMENTMeghan Markle's 'Suits' Costar Patrick J. Adams Admits He Was 'Miserable' and 'Drinking Too Much' While Filming Season 7
Meghan Markle's 'Suits' costar Patrick J. Adams admitted he was 'depressed' and 'drinking too much' while filming Season 7. NEWSChristina Aguilera Fans Rave Over Singer's Sizzling Hot Photos From Glam Night Out in NYC: 'Talk About Perfection'
Christina Aguilera has been posting up a storm on social media, recently documenting her and fiance Matt Rutler's stop in New York City. COUPLESGwen Stefani Told Husband Blake Shelton 'This Is Not Happening' When They First Caught Feelings for Each Other
Gwen Stefani admitted that prior to becoming romantic with Blake Shelton, she told him things should stay platonic since they were both fresh off divorces. NEWSBrad Pitt's Parents Have Barely Seen His Kids Over the Past 5 Years — But Angelina Jolie Hasn't 'Blocked' Them From Doing So: Insider
A source said Brad Pitt's parents rarely spend time with their grandkids, but Angelina Jolie has never prohibited their children from seeing their family. REALITY TVShocking 'Vanderpump Rules' Shake-Up: Season 12 of Hit Bravo Show Will Feature Brand New Cast
The usual stars of 'Vanderpump Rules' will not return for Season 12 of the show — instead, the new episodes will follows the lives of new SUR staffers. BREAKING NEWSVanderpump Rules' Kristen Doute Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Fiancé Luke Broderick After Pregnancy Loss: 'Our Little Miracle'
'Vanderpump Rules' alum Kristen Doute and fiance Luke Broderick are expecting their first child together after a pregnancy loss. NEWSJenna Bush Hager Shades Kathie Lee Gifford for Drinking Wine in the Morning on 'Today': 'I Came in and Classed This Place Up'
On 'Today,' Jenna Bush Hager made a shady joke about about how co-host Hoda Kotb used to drink wine in the morning with Kathie Lee Gifford. NEWSBilly Bob Thornton 'Happy' He Didn't Become Famous at a Young Age: 'Who Knows If I'd Even Be Here Now'
Billy Bob Thornton, 69, has no regrets about the trajectory of his career in Hollywood. NEWSTom Sandoval Trolled After Announcing Schwartz & Sandy's Lounge Is Closing Post-Scandoval: 'You Really Tanked Your Own Business'
Vanderpump Rules' Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz announced that after two years of business, Schwartz & Sandy's Lounge will be closing down. NEWSFormer Nickelodeon Producer Dan Schneider Allowed to File Defamation Lawsuit Against Shocking 'Quiet on Set' Docuseries
Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is filing a defamation lawsuit against the 'Quiet on Set' docuseries for making it seem he was guilty of sexual abuse. NEWSKeira Knightley Would Never Do a Franchise Like 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Again Now That She Has Kids: 'It's Years of Your Life'
Keira Knightley admitted she would never do a time-consuming franchise like 'Pirates of the Caribbean' again now that she has two daughters. NEWSMelania Trump Makes Rare Public Appearance to Dine With Donald and Barron at Mar-a-Lago After Staying Away From Campaign Trail: Watch
Though Melania Trump was hardly ever by husband Donald Trump's side during his campaign, she sat with him and their son, Barron, for dinner on November 24. COUPLESTom Holland and Zendaya Share Rare Footage From Cute Date Night at Boston Bar: Photos
Tom Holland shared a few Instagram Story posts while out with girlfriend Zendaya in Boston. ROYALSPrince William and Kate Middleton 'Under Enormous Pressure to Represent a Positive Image of the Monarchy' After Scandals Erupt
An insider said Prince William and Kate Middleton are the ones who have to hold the royal family together amid their many scandals. NEWSShocking New Look: Ellen DeGeneres Debuts Brunette Hair After Moving to England With Wife Portia de Rossi — Photo
Ellen DeGeneres shockingly ditched her blonde hairstyle after moving overseas with wife Portia de Rossi. NEWSLiam Payne's Death: Disturbing Last Images Show Singer Being Hauled to His Hotel Room by 3 People Minutes Before Fatal Balcony Fall
Footage from inside the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires showed that Liam Payne was too intoxicated to stand up straight minutes before his death. NEWSJason Kelce Jokes He's Gifting Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift 'Macaroni Necklaces' for Christmas Since the Couple Can Buy Anything They Want
Jason Kelce admitted it's 'tough to shop' for brother Travis Kelce and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, since they can buy anything they want. COUPLESJersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick and Vinny Tortorella Spark Breakup Rumors as His Dating App Profile Goes Viral
Rumors are swirling that Angelina Pivarnick and Vinny Tortorella may have ended their rollercoaster romance. REALITY TVSammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola Experiences 'Devastating' Miscarriage Amid Her and Fiancé Justin May's 'Long' IVF Journey
On the latest episode of 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation,' Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola revealed she had a miscarriage after doing IVF with Justin May. NEWSRob Pattinson Is 'Focused on Giving His Family a Good Life' 8 Months After Daughter Was Born
Earlier this year, Robert Pattinson and fiancee Suki Waterhouse welcomed their first child together, a baby girl. ENTERTAINMENTLindsay Lohan Recalls Telling Former Disney CEO She Deserved to Be Paid 'Double' for Playing Twins in 'The Parent Trap'
Lindsay Lohan revealed that playing twins in 'The Parent Trap' even fooled former Disney CEO Michael Eisner. NEWS'Phony' Kim Kardashian Accused of Using Family's Rarely Seen Dog Sushi in Makeup Campaign to Increase Sales: 'Anything for a Dollar'
Some social media users felt Kim Kardashian only put her family's rarely seen dog Sushi in her makeup campaign to increase sales. NEWSJennifer Lawrence Hits Back at Claims She Isn't 'Educated' Enough to Produce Documentary About the Taliban's Mistreatment of Women
Jennifer Lawrence responded to online trolls who said she had no business in producing a documentary about the Taliban and their mistreatment of women. ENTERTAINMENTAddison Rae Doesn't Want to Portray Britney Spears in Biopic Because She Believes No One 'Deserves to Play' the Pop Music 'Icon'
TikTok star and singer Addison Rae was asked if she would want to play Britney Spears in the movie adaption of the pop icon's memoir, 'The Woman in Me.' NEWSTravis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes Robberies: Suspects Could Be Part of Transnational Crime Ring, FBI Reveals
Over the past few months, Travis Kelce and multiple other athletes had their homes broken into, with the FBI now investigating whether they're all connected. NEWSSean 'Diddy' Combs 'Demanded a Closed Set' When He Rehearsed for 'SNL' in 1998, Ana Gasteyer Reveals: 'The Artifice of Faux Importance'
'Saturday Night Live' alum Ana Gasteyer said Sean 'Diddy' Combs acted like an entitled diva when he was the musical guest in 1998. NEWSPete Davidson Squashes Viral Rehab Rumors by Attending Brooklyn Nets Game With His Mom: Photo
Pete Davidson proved he's doing just fine after rumors swirled the comedian was in rehab for a second time this year. NEWSMatthew McConaughey Rejected $14.5 Million Movie Offer Because He Was Sick of Not Being Cast in Dramas: 'The Most Rebellious Move in Hollywood'
Matthew McConaughey is grateful for the success he's had in Hollywood, but he confessed the lack of diversity in his early roles nearly made him quit acting. NEWSChristine Quinn Drops Jaws in Topless Bikini Photos Amid Divorce From Troubled Ex Christian Richards: See the Sizzling Photos
'Selling Sunset' alum Christine Quinn sent pulses racing when she showed skin in a new Instagram upload that featured photos from her vacation. BREAKING NEWSDisgraced Star Sean 'Diddy' Combs Accused of Drugging and Raping Both Men and Women in 5 New Lawsuits
Disgraced rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing five new sexual assault lawsuits while he sits in jail for s-- trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. NEWSDaniel Craig 'Admires' Chappell Roan for Discussing the 'Terrible' Downsides of Fame: 'Celebrity Kills You'
Daniel Craig said he 'admires' Chappell Roan for being open about struggling with fame, as he believes 'celebrity kills you.' NEWSKhloé Kardashian Nervously Gets Second Ear Piercing After 'Proud' Sister Kylie Jenner 'Peer Pressures' Her Into It: Watch
Khloe Kardashian joked that sister Kylie Jenner 'peer pressured' her into getting a second ear piercing despite being scared to do so. NEWSJason Kelce Gets Teased for Wearing Suspenders and Bolo Tie on Football Broadcast: 'Looks Like a Spirit Halloween Amish Farmer Costume'
NFL alum Jason Kelce had social media in stitches when he appeared on a Monday, November 18, ESPN broadcast in suspenders, a hat and a bolo tie. NEWSBritney Spears Reveals She Keeps Having Weird Dreams About Miley and Noah Cyrus
In a Tuesday, November 19, Instagram post, Britney Spears revealed she keeps having a dream that involved Miley Cyrus and her younger sister, Noah Cyrus. NEWSKim Kardashian Shares Photo With All 4 Kids and Mom Kris Jenner After Source Reveals Kanye West Isn't 'Around Much' for Their Children
Kim Kardashian shared a photo with her four children and mom Kris Jenner a few weeks after a source claimed the tots' dad, Kanye West, isn't around often. Politics'Go F--- Yourselves!': Megyn Kelly Slams 'Faux Journalists' Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Reconciling With Donald Trump
Megyn Kelly called 'Morning Joe' co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski 'faux journalists' after the pair revealed they reconnected with Donald Trump. NEWSCher Contemplated Suicide '5 or 6 Times' Due to Ex Sonny Bono's Controlling Behavior: 'I Was Dizzy With Loneliness'
In Cher's new memoir, the singer comes clean about her toxic romance with Sonny Bono, whose poor treatment of the star took a toll on her mental health. ENTERTAINMENTMadonna Reveals Producers Are Begging Her to 'Think Smaller' for Revived Biopic — But She Refuses to Give In
Madonna said that producers don't want to make her biopic and have been telling her she needs to 'think smaller' — but she's refusing to give in. PoliticsMorning Joe's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski 'Agreed to Restart Communications' With Donald Trump Years After Falling Out
'Morning Joe' co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski recently visited Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago for the first time in years. ROYALSQueen Camilla Mourns Loss of 'Much-Loved' Rescue Dog Beth After Putting Her Down Due to Untreatable Tumor
The royal family's official Instagram page paid tribute to Queen Camilla's dog Beth after she passed away over the weekend. Politics'Did He Just Wave Bye and Disappear?': President Joe Biden Mocked for Wandering Off Into the Amazon Rainforest After Address — Watch
Social media users poked fun at President Joe Biden for how he wrapped up his address in the Amazon rainforest, as he appeared to wander off into the greenery. NEWSKatie Couric Reacts to Craig Melvin Taking Over Hoda Kotb's 'Today' Spot
Katie Couric commented on Kotb's decision to leave 'Today' in January 2025, which made way for Craig Melvin to take over her spot. NEWSCaitlyn Jenner 'Still Feels Like an Outsider With Most of' Her Family: 'She’s Desperate to Change That'
A source claimed Caitlyn Jenner is 'desperate' to reconnect with the Kardashian family after their falling out.