Valerie Nome
digital news writer/producerLocation: New JerseyEducation: Kent State UniversityValerie Nome returns to the OK! Magazine world after launching the magazine in the USA as a staff writer before becoming the senior news writer, celebrity editor and events director. Her OK! highlights include coordinating Rihanna’s first fashion shoot; press tripping around Australia, Hawaii, Italy, St. Lucia, Canada and Mexico; judging Miss USA, attending the Kentucky Derby with the late Morgan Spurlock (and his dad), her favorite teen idol Debbie Gibson visiting the office, celebrating her birthday with her favorite group The Party and walking in Kaboodle’s Fab at Five and Dressed To Kilt fashion shows. Her daily Red Carpet Confidential blog brought readers the scoop straight from the stars, and her Valerie Gallery featured photos with Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, the Kardashians and Jenners, Hilary Duff and more.
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Bikini-Clad Hailey Bieber Puts Her Chiseled Abs on Display in Spicy Campaign Photos
Hailey Bieber showed off her silly side in behind-the-scenes photos to promote the Summer '26 collection of her makeup and skincare brand Rhode.
Anya Taylor-Joy Grateful for 'Difficult' Childhood: 'Now I Look at It With So Much Love'
'Lucky' star Anya Taylor-Joy talked about her 'difficult' childhood growing up in Buenos Aires and London in a new interview.
Susan Boyle Reveals Retirement Plans After 'Difficult' Recovery From 2022 Stroke
Susan Boyle detailed her miraculous recovery after her 2022 stroke left her unable to sing.
Denise Richards Was 'So Happy' to See Daughters Sami and Lola Sheen Make Peace After Feuding Over a Boy
Denise Richards shared that daughters Sami Sheen and Lola Sheen are on good terms after her eldest daughter accused her sister of dating her ex-boyfriend.
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt’s Son Jack, 13, Makes Rare Appearance at 'Scary Movie 6' Premiere
Anna Faris brought her and Chris Pratt's son, Jack, to the 'Scary Movie 6' Los Angeles premiere where he joined his blended family on Tuesday, June 3.
Sharon Stone 'Knew Her Marriage Was Over' After Husband's 'Furious' Reaction to Actress Debating Mastectomy Amid Cancer Scare
Sharon Stone decided to have her b------ removed when she learned she had tumors. Her husband was 'furious,' and she knew the marriage was 'over.'
Jennifer Lopez Sparks Plastic Surgery Rumors With Busty Physique
Jennifer Lopez revived plastic surgery speculation when she flaunted her figure at the 'Office Romance' premiere on Tuesday, June 2.
Kylie Kelce Gets Candid About Body Image Issues as She Struggles to Feel Confident in a Swimsuit Postpartum: 'Bothers Me So Much'
Kylie Kelce took issue with her belly button after birthing four daughters during a candid chat on her 'Not Gonna Lie' podcast.
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Can't Keep Their Hands Off Each Other During Japan Getaway: Watch
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were caught on camera locking fingers in Tokyo during a recent outing.
Shania Twain Wants to Do Super Bowl Halftime Show Again With These 'Awesome' A-List Guest Stars
Country-pop singer Shania Twain revealed her dream Super Bowl lineup and dished on her friendship with Harry Styles in a new interview.
Matt Damon Struggles to Live in the 'Now' as His Kids Are ‘Getting Older’: ‘It Has to Do With This Career’
Matt Damon admitted he struggles with being present for his four daughters amid career success in a new interview published Tuesday, June 2.
Rod Stewart Reveals Why He Canceled 2 Concerts as He Resumes Las Vegas Residency: 'I Should've Gone to the Hospital'
Rod Stewart returned to his Las Vegas residency on Tuesday, June 2, after canceling two shows last week due to an 'awful f------ sinus infection.'
JFK Jr.'s Wife Carolyn Bessette 'Urged' Him to Call Prince William and Prince Harry After Princess Diana's Sudden Death
Carolyn Bessette allegedly urged John F. Kennedy Jr. to call Prince William and Prince Harry after Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in 1997.
'Creepy' Dakota Johnson Under Fire as Jon Hamm Stops Her From Touching Actress' Ear in Resurfaced Clip: Watch
Jon Hamm saved the day for actress Cailee Spaeny when Dakota Johnson took teasing too far in a resurfaced viral clip from 2018.
'How Did You Get Up There?': Keke Palmer Caught Off-Guard as Son, 3, Climbs Onto Kitchen Counter Mid-Interview — Watch
Keke Palmer's son, Leodis, 3, scaled the kitchen countertop and helped himself to cereal during an interview published on Monday, June 1.
Mel B Teases Simon Cowell as She Jokes 'AGT' Costar Is Like an 'Annoying Older Brother'
Spice Girls singer Melanie 'Mel B' Brown also talks about returning to 'America's Got Talent' after a six-year absence, and teased a Spice Girls reunion.
Michelle Obama Calls Dave Chappelle 'One of the Smartest, Funniest People on the Planet' Despite His Controversies
Michelle Obama Calls Dave Chappelle 'for 'Living Smaller Than You Need Tto 'One of the Smartest, Funniest People
Ted Danson Was Shocked Women Found Him Attractive on 'Cheers': 'You Mean Me?'
Ted Danson said he 'had to swallow' his 'sex symbol' status when he starred on 'Cheers' during his 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name' podcast on May 27.
Kurt Russell Has No Regrets Leaving L.A. Despite Being Warned Move Would Ruin His Career
Kurt Russell loves his life in Colorado, and is thrilled he left Los Angeles to pursue it, he revealed in a new interview.
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Star Jessi Draper Slammed Over Shady Post as Miranda Hope's Miami Swim Week Walk Goes Viral
Was Secret Lives of Mormon Wives making fun of star Miranda Hope when she posted a TikTok mocking the horse walks at Miami Swim Week?
'The Hills' Star Spencer Pratt Never 'Planned' to Be Mayor of L.A.: 'It Is Personal'
Losing his home in the Pacific Palisades prompted Spencer Pratt to go into politics. His fate will be decided during the L.A. election Tuesday, June 2.
Keanu Reeves' Girlfriend Alexandra Grant Makes Rare Admission About Their Longtime Romance
Alexandra Grant admitted Keanu Reeves is easy to love in a new interview, as she talks about how they influence each other’s work.
James Van Der Beek's Ex-Wife Shares Intimate Wedding Photos as She Marries 3 Months After His Untimely Death
James Van Der Beek's ex-wife Heather McComb wed actor Scott Michael Campbell three months after losing her former husband to colorectal cancer.
Kylie Minogue Stuns Fans With 'Ageless' Appearance at 58th Birthday Party: See Photos
Australian singer Kylie Minogue joyfully marked her 58th birthday with a happy celebration as fans claimed she looks 'ageless.'
'SATC' Star Jason Lewis Reveals Surprising Career Move 3 Years After Disappearing in Costa Rica
'Sex and the City' star Jason Lewis is back after moving to Costa Rica to write a three-trilogy project that he compares to 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars.'
Scooter Braun Raves Over Girlfriend Sydney Sweeney's 'Incredible Performance' in Raunchy TV Show 'Euphoria'
Scooter Braun called girlfriend Sydney Sweeney 'generous and smart' and admitted he's watched her show 'Euphoria.'
Mandy Moore Confesses to 'Underage Drinking' With Macaulay Culkin on 'Saved!' Set: 'I Didn't Go to High School'
The actress recalled drinking a White Russian with the 'Home Alone' star on set of the 2003 satire 'Saved!' in a new interview.
Tina Fey Brushes Off Timothée Chalamet Manspreading Claims: 'We Had a Great Time'
The '30 Rock' actress shut down criticism that she was annoyed by Timothee Chalamet manspreading at a recent New York Knicks game.
Susan Boyle Starts 'New Era' With Drastic Makeover 4 Years After Suffering Major Stroke
Susan Boyle fans rejoiced when the 'Britain's Got Talent' singer debuted a sophisticated new look to hype her new music.
Ali Larter Goes Makeup-Free at Age 50 in Stunning Selfie
Ali Larter turned heads as she went makeup-free at age 50 during a Memorial Day Weekend excursion.
‘Upset’ Olivia Rodrigo Slams Babydoll Dress Criticism: 'Really Disturbing'
Olivia Rodrigo attacked culture for 'normalizing pedophilia' in an interview with The New York Times 'Popcast' podcast out Wednesday, May 27.
'Painfully Cringey' Meghan Markle Mocked After Her 'Embarrassing' Viral Reaction to Beyoncé's Text Resurfaces
Meghan Markle's giddy read of Beyonce's text during her 2022 Netflix series 'Harry and Meghan' has resurfaced online with a viral clip.
Jenelle Evans Complains About Being 'Stalked' After Disappearing From the Spotlight: 'Why Do Any of You Care?'
Former 'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans doesn't understand why people are so interested in her life given that she's been off television for years.
Cindy Crawford Reveals Health Condition She's Secretly Battled for 10 Years
Cindy Crawford talked about facing blepharoptosis, which causes droopy eyelids, in a new interview published Wednesday, May 27.
Victoria Beckham Exposes Her Own Insecurities After Spending Her 'Whole Life' Feeling Like She's Not 'Good Enough'
Victoria Beckham admitted she's 'spent my whole life feeling that I’m not good enough, and not liking how I look.'
TV Host Keltie Knight Gets Real About Her 'Expensive' Facelift: 'Best Thing I Ever Did'
The Emmy-winning E! co-host opened up about why having a facelift at age 41 was 'the best thing' she's ever done in an essay published Tuesday, May 26.
Travis Kelce Defends Chugging Beer in Front of Embarrassed Fiancée Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce talked about the 'classy chug' he took during his 'date night' with fiancee Taylor Swift on his 'New Heights' podcast Wednesday, May 27.
Jane Fonda Slammed After Walking Back on Barbra Streisand Criticism: 'Too Late'
Jane Fonda is shocked she continues to face backlash from 'catty' comments she made about Barbra Streisand at an Oscars after-party in March.
David Harbour Emerges in Rare Reunion With 'Stranger Things' Costars After 'Harassment and Bullying' Claims
David Harbour met up with the 'Stranger Things' cast for two events on Thursday, May 21, after nearly seven months of skipping show-related appearances.
Hilary Duff Horrified After Audience Doesn't Know Her Celebrity Crush
Hilary Duff was stunned on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' when fans didn’t recognize her celebrity crush, Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
Stephen Colbert Teases Joining OnlyFans After 'Late Show' Exit: 'This Isn't Goodbye'
'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert joked that he’s joining OnlyFans during his final late-night show that aired Thursday, May 21, on CBS.
Wedding Rivalry? Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles' Star-Studded Celebration Could Overshadow Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Nuptials
Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles' upcoming vows may overshadow Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's big event.
Jodie Sweetin Praises 'Full House' Costar Lori Loughlin for Leaving 'Dead Weight' Husband Mossimo Giannulli
Jodie Sweetin attributed 'Full House' costar Lori Loughlin's refreshed look to having left husband Mossimo Giannulli in a new interview on Wednesday, May 20.
Kylie Jenner Praised for 'Natural' Look at Mother's Day Dinner With Boyfriend Timothée Chalamet: Photo
Kylie Jenner was praised for her natural look during a Mother's Day dinner outing with Timothée Chalamet at Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday, May 10.
Rumer Willis Gives Bittersweet Update on Dementia-Stricken Dad Bruce Willis' Health Decline: 'It Will Never Be the Same'
Rumer Willis is 'grateful' her dad Bruce Willis is 'sweet' and 'tender' amid his dementia diagnosis after being a 'macho man' most his life.
Hayden Panettiere Defends Not Name-Dropping Celebrities in Memoir Bombshells: 'People Are Not Readily Willing to Admit What They Did'
Hayden Panettiere addressed speculation that she's lying about stories in her memoir because she refuses to name the famous figures she called out.
Mindy Kaling Makes Rare Comment About 'Office' Costar B.J. Novak 20 Years After Sparking Baby Daddy Speculation
Mindy Kaling opened up about the relationship she shares with 'Office' costar B.J. Novak amid yearslong rumors he's the father of her children.
Bruce Springsteen Cooks Donald Trump as He Defends Stephen Colbert Ahead of 'Late Show' Finale
Bruce Springsteen blamed President Donald Trump and Paramount for the end of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' during his appearance on Wednesday, May 20.
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi 'Getting Serious' After Hawaiian Vacation
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are 'getting serious' after vacationing in Hawaii, claimed a source.
Sarah Jessica Parker Gives Rare Glimpse Inside Her Marriage to Matthew Broderick With Intimate Photos to Celebrate 29th Anniversary
Sarah Jessica Parker shared intimate photos and thoughts about celebrating her 29th anniversary with husband Matthew Broderick on Tuesday, May 19.
