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, Kim Kardashian, Hilary Duff and more.
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Simon Cowell's fiancee Lauren Silverman spoke out for the first time about being pregnant with their son, Eric, while married to another man.
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Actor Seth Rogen distanced himself from frequent collaborator James Franco after he was sued for sexual misconduct in 2021.
Shania Twain Did 'Very Unhealthy Things' to Lose Weight During Menopause: 'I Hated My Body'
Singer Shania Twain revealed how she has come to terms with the toll aging has taken on her figure in a new interview.
Tom Hanks Looks Healthy at 'Toy Story 5' Premiere Ahead of 70th Birthday: See Photos
Tom Hanks was vibrant at the 'Toy Story 5' premiere in L.A. on Tuesday, June 9, where he offered marriage advice to Taylor Swift's fiance Travis Kelce.
Al Pacino Admits He 'Doesn't Know' What Keeps Him Going at 86 During Unrecognizable Red Carpet Appearance: 'I Wish I Had a Formula'
Oscar-winning 'Godfather' star Al Pacino premiered two films at Tribeca Film Festival this week, including 'Killing Castro' and 'In The Hand of Dante.'
Tori Spelling and Ex-Husband Dean McDermott Put on a United Front at Daughter Stella's High School Graduation
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Rihanna Flaunts Her Figure in Tight Dress During NYC Outing: See Photos
Rihanna wore a mustard-colored ensemble that was a feast for the senses when she stepped out in NYC on Tuesday, June 9.
Sarah Jessica Parker Shows Her Bra in Rare Red Carpet Appearance: See Photos
Sarah Jessica Parker looked oh-so-stylish while posing on the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival for the premiere of 'Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story.'
Why Didn't Travis Kelce Attend 'Toy Story 5' Premiere With Taylor Swift?
Travis Kelce didn't have a choice about accompanying Taylor Swift to the Los Angeles premiere of 'Toy Story 5' on Tuesday, June 9.
Tom Hanks Shares Hilarious 8-Word Marriage Advice for Taylor Swift Ahead of Her Wedding to Travis Kelce
Tom Hanks shared his eight-word, long-lasting marriage advice for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the 'Toy Story 5' premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 9.
'Summer House' Star Kyle Cooke Compares West Wilson and Amanda Batula's Romance to Someone 'Banging His Sister': 'My Patience Has Run Out'
'Summer House' star Kyle Cooke opened up about the 'betrayal' he felt when West Wilson pursued his estranged wife, Amanda Batula.
Heather Locklear Declares She 'Doesn't Hang Out With Hollywood People' as Actress Debuts Lorenzo Lamas Romance
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Billy Ray Cyrus Death Scare: Doctors Told Hospitalized Singer to Get His 'Affairs in Order' After Suffering Near-Fatal Sepsis Diagnosis
Billy Ray Cyrus called his recovery a 'miracle' after being left with vocal paralysis following a near-fatal bout of sepsis.
Pete Davidson Spotted Pushing Daughter Scottie's Stroller After Ex Elsie Hewitt Claimed She Was Raising Their Child on Her Own
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'Dawson's Creek' star Joshua Jackson toted new gal Olivia Burgess around NYC on Sunday, June 7, one day after he reconnected with costar Katie Holmes.
Hugh Laurie Apologizes After Scathing 'House' Post Goes Viral: 'I Was Drunk'
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Cindy Crawford Gives Honest Take on Facelifts as She Defends Pal Kris Jenner's Plastic Surgery Makeover: 'To Each His Own'
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John C. Reilly Pleaded for Leonardo DiCaprio to Ditch 'Titanic' and Star in 'Boogie Nights'
John C. Reilly tried to convince Leonardo DiCaprio to pass on 'Titanic' and take 'Boogie Nights' instead, the actor revealed in a new interview.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka Heard 'Through the Grapevine' That Their Twins, 16, Think They're 'Cool Dads'
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka opened up about parenting their twins, Harper and Gideon, at the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7.
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Idris Elba revealed the truth behind the James Bond rumors.
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Star Whitney Leavitt Teases New Reality Show at 2026 Tony Awards
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Whitney Leavitt suggested she has a new reality show in the works at the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7.
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Anya Taylor-Joy Grateful for 'Difficult' Childhood: 'Now I Look at It With So Much Love'
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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
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Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Can't Keep Their Hands Off Each Other During Japan Getaway: Watch
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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.
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Jon Hamm saved the day for actress Cailee Spaeny when Dakota Johnson took teasing too far in a resurfaced viral clip from 2018.
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Mel B Teases Simon Cowell as She Jokes 'AGT' Costar Is Like an 'Annoying Older Brother'
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Ted Danson Was Shocked Women Found Him Attractive on 'Cheers': 'You Mean Me?'
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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.
