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A Rulebook For How To Not Piss Off Mama Kelce
Trust me, you don’t wanna piss Donna Kelce off. That’s not to say she’ll ruin your life if you do — quite the opposite actually. I spent 25 minutes trying to uncover exactly what makes Mama K tick, and all it did was prove she has the patience and poise of a literal angel. “You don’t want to say something or do something you regret later,” the mother of football stars Travis and Jason Kelce tells Betches in an interview.
Russell Dickerson Stays ‘Cool’ With Summer-Inspired EP ‘Three Months Two Streets Down’ (Exclusive)
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Russell Dickerson has brought his dreamy, twangy vocals, creative writing and producing power to his latest EP that is dedicated to the dog days of summer. The country crooner released Three Months Two Streets Down at the end of June and the songs continue to literally make waves on our summer playlists.
Lainey Wilson Teases Next ‘Batch’ Of Music, ‘Feels More Grounded’ In ‘New Season’ Of Life: I’ve Grown (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock While we’re humming along to the nostalgic, summertime hit “Watermelon Moonshine,” Lainey Wilson is hitting her pen to paper as hard as she’s been hitting the road the last year.
DJ Khaled Gushes Over Wife Nicole & Reveals How They’ve ‘Stayed Real’ With Each Other For Over 11 Yrs. (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock 11 years, two kids and several radio hits later, DJ Khaled and his partner Nicole Tuck continue to have one of the most beautiful and loving relationships in Hollywood. The artist only refers to the mother of two as ‘My Queen,’ and raves over his love for her at any chance he gets. The duo showed up in style at Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gala in NYC on July 14th and were all smiles side by side on the red carpet at NYC’s Pier 60.
Tinashe Recalls Standing Up To Lance Armstrong In Defense Of Trans Athletes: It’s Really Important (Exclusive)
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Tinashe has received wide-spread praise for sticking up to Lance Armstrong during a conversation on Fox’s latest celebrity competition series, Stars On Mars. The “2 On” singer went head to head with the former pro cyclist, pushing back on his views on transgender athletes participation in sports.
Noah Thompson Reveals Why He’s Been ‘Writing A Lot Of Breakup’ Songs: ‘I Like Sad Music’ (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless Noah Thompson shared his own songwriting with the world for the first time with his debut EP, Middle Of God Knows Where back in June and has since released a music video to accompany the title track. Despite just dropping new music, the American Idol winner admitted that he is constantly writing and working to build a full album for his massive fan base.
Donna Murphy Teases ‘Surprising’ Season 2 Of ‘The Gilded Age’: ‘It’s A Deliciously Fun Experience’ (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Jason Crowley/BFA Donna Murphy is just as thrilled about the second season of The Gilded Age as the rest of us. HollywoodLife spoke EXCLUSIVELY with the Broadway icon about season 2 and who from the Broadway world she’d love to see show up in the series. (Note: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG strike.) Donna Murphy at ‘The Miracle Club’ screening.
Tayshia Adams Reveals If She’s Watching ‘The Bachelorette’ Amidst Her Travels (Exclusive)
Following some former Bachelor Nation stars revealing they no longer watch the show Tayshia Adams told HL if she planned to tune in to the new season of ‘The Bachelorette!’ Tayshia Adams is the ultimate world traveler these days, jet-setting to Greece with Uber, before embarking to Paris for Couture Fashion Week.
Tayshia Adams Reveals If She’s Watching ‘The Bachelorette’ Amidst Her Travels (Exclusive)
View gallery Image Credit: Courtesy of Uber Tayshia Adams is the ultimate world traveler these days, jet-setting to Greece with Uber, before embarking to Paris for Couture Fashion Week. The former Bachelorette is soaking up her summer days in the best way, but is she making time to keep up with the newest season of The Bachelorette?! “I’m tuning in just to be supportive of Charity [Lawson]!” Tayshia revealed in an EXCLUSIVE interview with HollywoodLife.
Laura Linney Jokes She ‘Would’ve Read The Phone Book’ To Work With Maggie Smith & Kathy Bates (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Jason Crowley/BFA.com While Laura Linney is an icon herself, the Emmy Award winning actress literally leaped at the chance to work with industry legends Kathy Bates and Maggie Smith on the new film, The Miracle Club. “To be able to work with Maggie and Kathy, I would’ve read the phone book!” Linney joked, while chatting with HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY at Cinema Society and Sony Pictures Classics screening of the film in NYC.
Ant Anstead Reveals Why He Decided To ‘Fully Jump & Commit’ To Building ‘Dream’ Supercar Company (Exclusive)
Ant Anstead explained why he took his biggest career risk yet to launch Radford Motors & how they’re already expanding. TV host and car buff Ant Anstead made his dream a reality when he partnered with Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button and businessman Roger Behle to form Radford Motors. The move was one that the host called a “huge risk,” but has since had one of the greatest rewards. “Lots of supercar companies produce an image or a render and then the car never gets built.
Victoria Justice Reveals Jamie Lynn Spears Sent Her A Gift From ‘Zoey 102’ Set After ‘Reconnecting’ (Exclusive)
View gallery Image Credit: Everett Collection Due to scheduling conflicts, Victoria Justice was unable to reprise her role as Lola Martinez in the upcoming Zoey 101 reboot movie, Zoey 102.
Ant Anstead Reveals Why He Decided To ‘Fully Jump & Commit’ To Building ‘Dream’ Supercar Company (Exclusive)
Ant Anstead explained why he took his biggest career risk yet to launch Radford Motors & how they’re already expanding. Read More
Ant Anstead Reveals Why He Decided To ‘Fully Jump & Commit’ To Building ‘Dream’ Supercar Company (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Courtesy of SALT. Optics TV host and car buff Ant Anstead made his dream a reality when he partnered with Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button and businessman Roger Behle to form Radford Motors. The move was one that the Master Mechanic host called a “huge risk,” but has since had one of the greatest rewards. “Lots of supercar companies produce an image or a render and then the car never gets built.
Ant Anstead Reveals Why He Decided To ‘Fully Jump & Commit’ To Building ‘Dream’ Supercar Company (Exclusive)
7 hours ago The sharpest Chevy Corvette and Porsche 911 are wrapped around two of the highest-revving and most engaging engines in the business. From the July/August issue of Car and Driver. No one could have predicted this, that Chevrolet would birth a 670-hp 5.5-liter V-8 that goes hard all the way to 8600 …
Damian Lillard Aims To Be ‘The Ultimate Example’ In The NBA With Hopes For A Championship Win Amid Free Agency (Exclusive)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Modelo Damian Lillard is one of the hottest commodities in the NBA at this moment, with the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics, the LA Clippers and more teams vying for the former Trail Blazers star to join them. The Oakland native gave 11 years of superb play and leadership to Portland, despite never winning a single game in the conference finals before.
Belinda Carlisle Recalls ‘Kismet’ Run-In With Diane Warren That Inspired Her Return To Music (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Nick Spanos Belinda Carlisle sky-rocketed to fame in the late 70s as the lead vocalist of The Go-Gos, which would go on to become one of the most successful female bands of all time. From there, she pursued a solo career, delivering even more music that has withstood the test of time, like “Heaven Is A Place On Earth.” Now, in 2023, the star has returned to her roots, releasing her first English language pop music in 27 years, with an EP titled Kismet.
Julianne Hough Reveals How She’s Preparing For ‘DWTS’ Hosting Debut (Exclusive)
The Golden State Warriors have cleared a path to re-sign Draymond Green, but not before a few suitors get the chance to bat their proverbial eyelashes in the defensive juggernaut’s general direction. A handful of teams, including the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies, have been floated as potential destinations for Green who opted out of the final year of his contract with the Dubs this summer, forfeiting a $27.6 million payday in the interest of a multiyear deal.
Julianne Hough Reveals How She’s Preparing For ‘DWTS’ Hosting Debut (Exclusive)
View gallery First she was a competitor, then she was a judge, and now, Julianne Hough will be back on Dancing With The Stars as a host! The fan-favorite was announced as the newest addition to the upcoming season 32 on the heels of Tyra Banks’ exit from the ABC series, and will be joining Alfonso Ribeiro in the hosting role.
Andy Cohen Reveals Why He’s ‘Excited’ For The ‘Shift’ On ‘RHOBH’ After Lisa Rinna’s Exit (Exclusive)
Spilling some tea… or Fresca Mixed, rather! During a new EXCLUSIVE interview with HollywoodLife on Jun. 21, Bravo executive Andy Cohen, 55, revealed what he is most looking forward to on the upcoming 13th season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, while also promoting Fresca Mixed Vodka Spritz. “It’s light, it’s surprising and there’s kind of a shift in the platelets,” the TV personality said of the next season.
LaurDIY Teases ‘Idyllic’ Wedding Aesthetic & Reveals Why She Won’t Be DIYing Her Big Day (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Phillip Van Nostrand Your wedding is a day that you want to enjoy — not work! That’s one of the reasons why Lauren Riihimaki, who is well-known by her nearly 9 million YouTube followers as LaurDIY, has chosen to not DIY her own wedding, despite being a pro-DIYer.
Jenna Dewan Gushes Over ‘Incredible & Unique’ Daughter Evie, 10, & ‘Independent’ Son Callum, 3 (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Courtesy of Mother's Cookies Jenna Dewan is pushing her two young kids to follow their passions, try new things and achieve all of their dreams! While it may pull her in a million different directions — from basketball practice to a Fèis to her own job on the set of The Rookie — the multi-hyphenate mom enjoys every moment of being a girl mom and a boy mom to her kids Evie, 10, and Callum, 3. “Evie is just the most incredible little soul because she’s so unique.
David Beckham Wears Nothing But Tiny Bike Shorts To The Gym & Victoria Approves: Photo Original
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Thank you for your service, Victoria Beckham! The fashion designer took to her Instagram on the morning of June 16th and shared a nearly-nude image of her hot hubby David Beckham. The former soccer star rocked tiny bike shorts, black ankle socks and black sneakers, while holding a shopping bag that read ‘Eton.’ He had his muscles and many tattoos on display as he entered the gym in what appears to be the house he and Victoria share.
Kate Hudson Hits The Town With Ex Matt Bellamy’s Wife In A Silky Red Dress: Photos Original
View gallery Image Credit: TOT / MEGA Who says exes can’t be friends? And who says you can’t be friends with their new partners? Kate Hudson, 45, proved the nay-sayers wrong when she stepped out on Thursday, June 15, in London with her ex, Matt Bellamy’s wife Elle Evans! The pair enjoyed a meal at celeb hotspot Chiltern Firehouse, after attending a star-studded gala performance of Cabaret earlier in the evening.
Jennifer Garner Hugs BF John Miller In Rare PDA Photos After Opening Up About Ben Affleck Co-Parenting
View gallery Image Credit: ZapatA/MEGA Jennifer Garner and John Miller are going strong! The Last Thing He Told Me star and her hunky BF were photographed sharing a long embrace as they grabbed a cup of coffee out and about in Los Angeles. The couple nuzzle into each other’s necks and are clearly more in love than ever in photos YOU CAN SEE HERE! Jennifer, 45, was casual in a white tank top and black leggings, while John, 51, matched her vibe in a navy T-shirt and dark jeans.
Alex Morgan Shares Plans To ‘Continue Fight’ For Gender Equality Ahead Of The World Cup (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Nearly a month out from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand, Alex Morgan is ready to lead the US Women’s National Team to victory once again — on and off the soccer field. The soccer star and her teammates were instrumental in the fight against the US Soccer Federation for equal pay among male and female US soccer players. “I’m so proud to say that we have true equality within US soccer.
Karamo Reveals ‘Famous Musician’ Asked To Come On Talk Show For Help With Family Relationship (Exclusive)
View gallery Image Credit: Chambord Fresh on the heels of The Karamo Show‘s season 2 renewal, the Queer Eye star admitted EXCLUSIVELY to HollywoodLife.com that he’s had a few famous stars request his guidance and advice with their own issues. “More people are telling me in my DMs that they want to bring their families on who are celebrities.
‘Food Network’s Molly Yeh Dishes On The Biggest Changes To Her Cooking Since Becoming A Mom Of 2 (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Blue Apron Oftentimes, moms take on the roles of doctor, chef, maid, and parent all in a day’s work for their kids.
Sam Hargrave Recalls Going From Stuntman To Director For Action-Packed ‘Extraction’ Franchise (Exclusive) Original
Sam Hargrave follows up his 2020 directorial debut Extraction with the second installment in the franchise, Extraction 2, with Chris Hemsworth once again leading the way. The highly-anticipated sequel to the action-packed AGBO film comes out on Netflix on June 16th, and features Hargrave’s masterful stunt choreography and direction.
Chris Hemsworth Details ‘Risky’ 21-Minute Fight Scene & ‘Gritty’ Stunts He Performed In ‘Extraction 2’ (Exclusive)
From Thor to former military turned mercenary Tyler Rake, Chris Hemsworth is continuing his streak of being one of the most popular action stars of our generation! While speaking exclusively to HollywoodLife reporter Ali Stagnitta at the Extraction 2 premiere, on behalf of AGBO, the star dished on performing his own stunts, including a 21-minute long fight sequence in the film! “I feel like everything I’d done in the last 10 years kind of led to that point. It was exhausting.
How Stars Are Getting ‘Slim Waists & Flat Tummies’ Without Surgery Or Downtime: Expert (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Forget lipsuction and forget Ozempic — many celebrities are relying on natural methods to prepare for major events, slim down and feel their best.
NaTasha Yvette Williams Emotionally Recalls Writing ‘Acceptance Speech’ At 15: ’50 Yrs. Of Hard Work’ (Exclusive)
View gallery Image Credit: Marc J Franklin NaTasha Yvette Williams is just as electrifying as she opens Some Like Hot as she is when she closes the Broadway show, and every moment in between when she is on the stage at the Shubert Theater. The theater mainstay encapsulates the role of Sweet Sue, an empowering yet strict band leader taking a group of women from Chicago to California to perform in the midst of prohibition and the 1930s.
Miriam Silverman Reveals Why Revived, ‘Prophetic’ Lorraine Hansberry Play Asks Viewers To ‘Have Empathy’ (Exclusive)
View gallery Image Credit: Stan Demidoff Miriam Silverman didn’t believe the hype when friends, fans, her NYU students and critics eyed her for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Tony Award nomination. However, her biggest supporters stood correct and she nabbed her first-ever Tony nom for a role she has emulated and cultivated for nearly 7 years. “Lorraine Hansberry‘s The Sign In Sidney Brustein’s Window is one that I love so much to get to return to years later.
Megan Moroney Admits ‘Tennessee Orange’ Was Never Meant To Be Her First Single Off New Album ‘Lucky’ (Exclusive)
View gallery Image Credit: David McClister Megan Moroney’s honest, sassy and mostly sad songs strike a chord with nearly every woman (and a few men!) that listens. However, her award-winning, chart-exploding single “Tennessee Orange” is a little more biographical, about her love for Georgia (go Dawgs!) and a happier, exciting love. The hit, which was the first single off her newly released debut album Lucky, was actually not meant to be the world’s “introduction” to the 25-year-old singer.
Adam Doleac ‘Loves’ That ‘Wrong Side Of A Sunrise’ Is ‘Different’ From His Usual Songs (Exclusive)
After embarking on his first headlining tour and celebrating the success of his album Barstool Whiskey Wonderland, Adam Doleac has released a new single that ushers in a continuation of his debut, but even more confident. “I’m continuing to figure out exactly how I want to sound and what I love to play at the live shows,” he told HollywoodLife in an EXCLUSIVE interview.
Caroline Jones Ushers In New Era With EP ‘Superpower,’ Blending Bluegrass & Country Roots (Exclusive)
View gallery Image Credit: Tyler Lord Months after officially becoming the first female member of the Zac Brown Band and touring with the group while also embarking on her solo tour, Caroline Jones has dropped new music and revealed her forthcoming third studio album.
Robert Horn On Why Tony Nominated ‘Shucked’ Is A ‘Different Kind’ Of Musical That’s ‘Hitting A Nerve’ (Exclusive)
9 time Tony nominated musical ‘Shucked’ is welcoming a new generation to Broadway with its jokes, score & story, according to the show’s playwright Robert Horn. Read More
Robert Horn On Why Tony Nominated ‘Shucked’ Is A ‘Different Kind’ Of Musical That’s ‘Hitting A Nerve’ (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Emilio Madrid Despite being “a little left from what everyone else is doing on Broadway,” Shucked garnered a whopping — and deserved — 9 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
Tyler Cameron Shares His Favorite First Date Idea To ‘Make A Moment’ Without Breaking The Bank (Exclusive)
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Reality TV star turned entrepreneur Tyler Cameron has been sharing his advice for dating, business and beyond with fans since his rise to stardom following Hannah Brown‘s season of The Bachelorette. The Florida native went on to briefly date Gigi Hadid, and recently opened up about how he had only $200 in his bank account during that time, recalling asking his dad to send money for dates.
Maks & Val Chmerkovskiy Praise ‘Brave’ Wives For Opening Up About Pregnancy Loss & Hope To End ‘Stigma’ (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy have nothing but praise and admiration for their wives, who have been opening up about their experiences with pregnancy loss and fertility struggles in recent months. Maks’ wife Peta Murgatroyd, who is currently pregnant with the couple’s second child, has been transparent with her followers about their years of heartbreak following three miscarriages and failed embryo transfers.
LOCASH Recall Writing Tim McGraw’s Record Breaking ‘Truck Yeah’ After Being Told ‘Truck Songs Don’t Work’ (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock There’s somethin’ ’bout a truck, and no matter what, they will never go out of style when it comes to a country song. Country singer-songwriter duo LOCASH, comprised of Chris Lucas and Preston Brust, opened up about writing Tim McGraw‘s highest debuting single of all-time, “Truck Yeah,” while chatting with HollywoodLife.com in an EXCLUSIVE interview.
Shane McAnally Reveals The ‘Algorithm’ For Writing The Perfect Country Song For Broadway: Keep It Real (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Three chords and the truth is what it takes to write a perfect, raw country song. Now, how does that translate to the Broadway stage? Eight-time Grammy nominated songwriter Shane McAnally joined forces with his longtime friend and seven-time Grammy nominated songwriter Brandy Clark for a challenge outside of anything they’d ever done before — to write a Broadway musical score.
‘& Juliet’s Lorna Courtney Gushes Over ‘Uplifting, Epowering & Inspiring’ Audiences As Juliet (Exclusive) Original
View gallery Image Credit: Matthew Murphy New jukebox musical & Juliet serves up the pop culture works of renowned songwriter Max Martin, and delivers it on a perfect platter of Broadway goodness that leaves everyone with a smile on their face. The show, which transferred to Broadway from London’s West End this past fall, was nominated for an impressive 9 Tony Awards, including its star Lorna Courtney for Best Actress In a Leading Role in a Musical.
‘Parade’s Micaela Diamond Opens Up About ‘Meaningful’ Connection To Lucille Frank As A Jewish American (Exclusive)
Since the first Broadway production of Parade in 1998, no Jewish actor nor actress has portrayed the lead roles of Leo and Lucille Frank, two American Jews who were victims of antisemitism in the early 1900s. In the 2023 Broadway revival, Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, both of Jewish heritage, have taken on these real characters and because of their Jewish backgrounds, provided audiences with a more truthful and raw portrayal of the Franks than has been seen before.
Singer JORDY Feels ‘Responsibility As An Artist’ To ‘Protect’ LGBTQ+ Community With His Music (Exclusive) Original
This is a story of a signer named JORDY! The rising pop star’s latest single “Story Of A Boy” has become an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community, as he retells the tale of Nine Days’ “Absolutely (Story Of A Girl),” but from a boy’s perspective longing for another boy. JORDY, who recently nabbed a nomination for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist at the GLAAD Media Awards, spoke with HollywoodLife.com in an EXCLUSIVE interview about his music and the impact he’s had on the LGBTQ+ community.
Alana Springsteen ‘Pushes Boundaries’ & ‘Untangles Her Emotions’ In Debut Album ‘Twenty Something’ (Exclusive)
Alana Springsteen captures the lure of young love, the challenges of heartbreak and the constant spiral that is being ‘twenty something’ in the second installment of her three-part album Twenty Something: Figuring It Out, out July 14.
Lea Michele Rocks Sparkling Silver Gown With Plunging Cut-Out & A Sleek Bob At Met Gala
View gallery Lea Michele continues to slay every red carpet she’s on, and this time it’s for fashion’s biggest night! The Funny Girl star joined in on the fashion fun 2023 Met Gala on May 1st, wearing a sequin silver gown and debuting a chic, sleek bob. Lea leaned into Karl Lagerfeld’s playful designs, with the addition of a bow across her chest, as well as at her neckline, holding the dress together before it draped into a full open back.
2023 Tony Award Nominations: Jessica Chastain, Ben Platt & More Nominated For Broadway Performances
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock This Tony Awards season is filled with some of the greatest talent and competition we’ve seen in years. With 38 Tony-eligible shows with several favorites amongst audience members, the big question is will the Tony nominations narrow the field to disperse the nods amongst the array of contenders?
Gigi Hadid Is Gothic Chic In Black Mesh Corset & See-Through Tulle Skirt At The Met Gala Original
View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock All hail Met Gala Queen Gigi Hadid! The seven-time Met Gala attendee delivered, as always, with her 2023 Met Gala look, inspired by the career of Karl Lagerfeld. Gigi wore a dress fit for a rocker by Matthew Williams of Givenchy! The star opted for a chic black corset that had a sheer tulle overlay, only droping over one shoulder. The top model paired the corset with a low-rise, nearly-sheer black tulle skirt.
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