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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Machine Gun Kelly Subtly Shouts Out Ex Megan Fox as He Sings 'Twin Flame' on Her 40th Birthday After Rocky Romance
Machine Gun Kelly sang 'Twin Flame' in concert on ex Megan Fox's 40th birthday on Saturday, May 16, amid relationship drama.
Machine Gun Kelly Shares Adorable Video Montage of His and Megan Fox's Daughter Saga During Tour Opener: 'Wish I Was With Mine Right Now'
Machine Gun Kelly aired footage of daughter Saga's milestones to the tune of 'Play This When I'm Gone' during his summer tour opener on Friday, May 17.
Bruce Springsteen and Chris Christie Make Amends After Singer's Brutal Concert Snub: Photo
Bruce Springsteen and former New Jersey governor Chris Christie posed for a backstage snap after footage of the musician snubbing the politician went viral.
John Stamos Shares Heartbreaking 'Last' Photo with 'Full House' Costar Bob Saget as He Honors Late Actor's 70th Birthday
John Stamos remembered Bob Saget on Instagram with their 'last' photo and a sweet throwback of him rocking out with Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen.
Demi Moore Brushes Off Health Concerns as 'Grateful' Actress Acknowledges 'Privilege' of Joining Cannes Film Festival Jury
Demi Moore faced a flurry of online comments about her body after she posted photos from the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, May 15.
'Summer House' Fans Stumped as Amanda Batula Lookalike Emerges With Bold Brunette Hair: 'Is This Real?'
Summer House's Amanda Batula faced mockery online after a video went viral of a woman who looked nearly identical to the star — aside from a bold hairdo.
James Kennedy's Ex Ally Lewber 'Shocked' by Her Own Unbothered Reaction to His Girlfriend's Rumored Pregnancy
'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy's ex Ally Lewber was 'shocked' she 'didn't care' about his baby news.
Vin Diesel Gets Emotional Reuniting With Paul Walker's Daughter Meadow in Cannes 12 Years After Late Actor's Tragic Death
‘The Fast and The Furious’ stars Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez reunited with Meadow Walker at the Cannes Film Festival on May 13.
Stephen Colbert Reveals Shocking Celebrity Guest He Was 'Wildly Attracted To': 'I Didn’t Know What to Do With Myself'
'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert confessed swooning over Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and more in the latest 'Strike Force Five' episode that aired May 13.
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Jane Fonda, Demi Moore, Joan Collins and More Stars Show Off Their Ageless Appearances — See Photos
Jane Fonda, Demi Moore, Joan Collins and Heidi Klum showed no expiration date on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.
Jane Fonda, 88, Stuns in Skintight Dress in First Appearance After Ex-Husband Ted Turner’s Death: Photos
Two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda donned a skintight dress during the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival after paying tribute to ex-husband Ted Turner.
Lori Loughlin Looks Like Her Daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli's Twin in Flawless Video: Watch
Lori Loughlin looked more like daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli's sister than her mom during a sweet social media moment.
'Jealous' Pedro Pascal Begs Stephen Colbert to Kiss Him After 'Late Show' Host's Smooch With Julia-Louis Dreyfus
‘The Late Show’ host Stephen Colbert kissed Pedro Pascal after the actor expressed jealousy that he had kissed first guest Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler 'Pushed Away' Ex Jerry Ferrara as She Entered 'Deep Depression Spiral' Amid MS Battle: 'He Deserved More'
Jamie-Lynn Sigler opened up about her post-divorce relationship with 'Entourage costar' Jerry Ferrara, whom she dated in 2009.
Kathy Griffin Rips Apart 'Indignantly Stupid' Elisabeth Hasselbeck 15 Years After 'The View' Clash
Comedian Kathy Griffin called ex-‘View’ panelist Elisabeth Hasselbeck ‘indignantly stupid’ in a new YouTube video promoting her New Face, New Tour show.
Pete Davidson Emerges at FDNY Event as Breakup Rumors With Elsie Hewitt Swirl
Former 'Saturday Night Live' star Pete Davidson showed up at the Leary Firefighters Foundation event after breakup rumors surfaced.
Blake Lively's Met Gala Appearance Divides Fans as Critics Accuse 'Mean Girl' of 'Bossing Everyone Around': Watch
Met Gala footage of Blake Lively went viral as the Internet took sides about whether she was a ‘mean girl’ or a ‘boss.’
Famed Comedian Sinbad Makes Miraculous Return to Showbiz 5 Years After Suffering Stroke
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Meghan McCain Baffled by Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles Mayoral Run: 'This Guy Is Going to Win'
Meghan McCain predicted Spencer Pratt 'is going to win' his race for Los Angeles mayor.
'Saved by the Bell' Costar Casts Doubt on Dustin Diamond’s Claim His Father Mismanaged His Money
The scandals of 'Saved By The Bell' stars Dustin Diamond and Lark Voorhies are uncovered in 'Hollywood Demons: After The Bell.'
Ricki Lake Makes 'Facelift' Confession After Losing 40 Pounds Without GLP-1s
Ricki Lake revealed she had a facelift because she was self-conscious about a double chin after losing 40 pounds through diet and exercise, not GLP-1s.
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'Call Her Daddy' podcaster Alex Cooper and Co-CEO husband Matt Kaplan have reportedly endured relationship and business 'tension' amidst career success.
Jodie Sweetin 'Hasn’t Talked' to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in Years After 'Drifting Apart' From 'Full House' Costars: 'It's Not a Bad Thing'
Jodie Sweetin shared details about playdates with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and admitted they ‘drifted apart.’ However, ‘there’s no bad blood.’
Jamie-Lynn Sigler Had 'Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars' Go 'Missing' During AJ Discala Divorce: 'This Was Important Money'
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Nick Cannon Up for '3 More' Kids With Ex-Wife Mariah Carey: 'I'll Always Be in Love With Her'
Nick Cannon would agree to three more kids with ex-wife Mariah Carey, saying he will 'always be in love with her.'
Whitney Leavitt Makes Shocking Reality TV Announcement Following Broadway Run
Whitney Leavitt is leaving Hulu's 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' she announced during her final performance of Broadway's 'Chicago.'
LeAnn Rimes Addresses Misconception She 'Can't Have Kids' While Insisting She's 'Satisfied' Being Stepmom to Husband Eddie Cibrian's Sons
LeAnn Rimes made a candid confession about whether she wishes she had biological children with her husband, Eddie Cibrian.
Jack Antonoff Lays Taylor Swift Rift Rumors to Rest as He Dishes on Duo's 'Deep' Friendship
Jack Antonoff declared he has a 'very deep' friendship with Taylor Swift, squashing rift rumors.
Jennie Garth's 'Scary' Financial Devastation Revealed: Actress Recalls 'Troubling Times' After 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Fame
Jennie Garth got real about money mistakes she made while reflecting on financial hardship she endured after ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ fame.
Tom Holland Makes Rare Sobriety Confession as 'Drinking' Was 'Getting in the Way' of His Career
'Spider-Man' star Tom Holland feels more ‘confident’ when he’s sober.
'RHONJ' Felon Joe Giudice Doesn't Think He Should Have Been Deported: 'My Poor Kids'
’RHONJ' star Joe Giudice has been living it up in the Bahamas after being deported from the United States in October 2019.
Did Taylor Swift Shade Ellen DeGeneres? Singer's Fans Convinced She Took a Swipe at Comedian With 'Blank Space' Jab in Rare Interview
Taylor Swift’s fans were quick to assume the pop star took a swipe at Ellen DeGeneres during a recent interview with a shady ‘Blank Space’ comment.
Nicole Kidman's Cheeky Confession: Actress Ready to Swap Lives With A$AP Rocky as She'd Get to 'Kiss' His 'Wife' Rihanna
Nicole Kidman would love to switch lives with A$AP Rocky, as it'd give her a chance to smooch Rihanna.
Charlize Theron Surprised by Kids' Unexpected Reactions to Her Dating Life: 'I Was Scared They’d Be Threatened by It'
Charlize Theron told Drew Barrymore her daughters 'actually enjoy that I'm dating’ despite fearing the topic would cause negative emotions.
Barry Keoghan Shuts Down Sabrina Carpenter Cheating Rumors, Admits He 'Disappeared' Amid Online Hate: 'That's Not True'
Barry Keoghan 'disappeared' after he found himself in the midst of cheating rumors surrounding his split from Sabrina Carpenter in December 2024.
Sandra Bullock Reveals the One Thing She Won't 'Sacrifice' Amid Long-Awaited Career Comeback
Sandra Bullock returns for 'Practical Magic 2' while prioritizing kids Louis and Laila above all, sharing why family always comes before her acting career.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Singer Anthony Kiedis’ Girlfriend Eileen Kelly Responds to Concerns About Couple's 'Alarming' 33-Year Age Gap
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis’ girlfriend, Eileen Kelly, admitted their 33-year age gap 'didn't register' at first.
