Katie Scott
Verified
As seen in:
Insurance Times,
MSN,
MSN Canada,
MSN Singapore,
MSN UK,
Yahoo Entertainment,
Color Research & Application,
Nature,
Yahoo Canada,
Yahoo News New Zealand,
wikiHow
and
Editor at Insurance Times - feel free to get in touch at katie.scott@insurancetimes.co.uk
Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Katie Scott
Macklemore speaks out after being dropped from Ed Sheeran tour
Macklemore has responded after being dropped as the opener from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour following his onstage comments supporting a Palestinian state.
Lady Gaga welcomes first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky: reports
Lady Gaga welcomes first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky: reports Lady Gaga has reportedly welcomed her first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky nearly two years after the couple got engaged, according to multiple U.S. outlets Mon, September 14, 2026 at 3:08 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Lady Gaga welcomes first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky: reports
Lady Gaga welcomes first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky: reports Lady Gaga has reportedly welcomed her first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky nearly two years after the couple got engaged, according to multiple U.S. outlets Mon, September 14, 2026 at 11:08 a.m. EDT Lady Gaga welcomes first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky: reports Pop star Lady Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky have welcomed their first baby together, according to multiple U.S. reports.
Lady Gaga welcomes first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky: reports
Michael Polansky Now A Complete Timeline of Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky’s Relationship Now That They’re Reportedly Parents (!!) Cosmopolitan - Starr Bowenbank • 17m Literally Mother and Father. If you’re a Little Monster, you probably know Lady Gaga has been in her fair share of relationships.
Alec Baldwin says new documentary on ‘Rust’ shooting shows ‘me at my worst’
Alec Baldwin is opening up about the tragic Rust shooting and revealing that people are going to see him at his "worst" in the trailer for his new documentary, The Trial of Alec Baldwin. The new documentary follows the 2021 shooting on the set of Rust that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and Baldwin's manslaughter trial, in which a New Mexico judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor in the fatal shooting.
Judge Judy Sheindlin retiring from on-camera work after 30 years
Judge Judy Sheindlin is hanging up her robe and officially adjourning her time in-front of the camera after calling order on TV for 30 years. With her latest series Judy Justice nearing the end in October, Sheindlin revealed that she's handing over her gavel to her son, Adam Levy. "I have a lot of other things of interest," she told People in an interview published on Thursday.
Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis
Billy Joel is sharing a health update after announcing that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus last year. On SiriusXM's Billy Joel channel, the 77-year-old singer said that he is doing better after brain surgery, which helped relieve some of the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). "I just want people to know, don't worry about me. I'm not going anywhere. I'm here.
Police investigate trespassing at Quentin Tarantino’s Hollywood Hills home
Police are investigating a possible trespassing incident at Oscar-winning director Quentin Tarantino's Hollywood Hills home. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded Wednesday to the 7400 block of Woodrow Wilson Drive around 12:20 p.m. local time after reports of a prowler lurking, according to the Los Angeles Times. Officers were reportedly on the hunt for a 35-year-old man with a thin build wearing a long-sleeved black shirt and black pants.
Are you willing to pay more to stand up to the U.S.? What readers told us
The United States escalated its trade war with Canada on Tuesday, announcing an upcoming ban on some Canadian dairy products and motorcycles as well as most alcoholic beverages after retaliatory Canadian counter-tariffs took effect on about $28 billion in U.S. goods. Those counter-tariffs followed the U.S. imposing 50 per cent tariffs on Canada in August. U.S. President Donald Trump also moved to shut Canadian products out of large, long-term U.S. government contracts.
Are you willing to pay more to stand up to the U.S.? What readers told us
Now When Lynn Henderson walks into her local grocery store in British Columbia, she has one label at the top of her mind: “Made in Canada.” The 47-year-old is among a drive of Canadian consumers who are attempting to boycott U.S. products in a show of solidarity amid the ongoing trade war. “Even when …
Pamela Anderson opens up about hepatitis C ‘death sentence’ diagnosis
Pamela Anderson opens up about hepatitis C ‘death sentence’ diagnosis Pamela Anderson, who was honoured with amfAR's Award of Courage, said that she was 'hep C free' by 2015 but added that 'it took everything I had in my bank' to pay for treatment. Updated Wed, September 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Pamela Anderson opens up about hepatitis C ‘death sentence’ diagnosis
Canadian actor Pamela Anderson is opening up about being diagnosed with hepatitis C in the late 1990s. "It was a death sentence. That's what my doctor told me — that I probably had around 10 years to live," the 59-year-old actor said during a speech at the amfAR Gala in Venice. "I'm sure that coloured and corrupted my decisions. It was not fear of death, but fear of what might happen to my young children.
Costco Canada chicken product is being recalled. What to know
Costco Canada chicken product is being recalled. What to know According to Costco Canada's official website, the affected product is the Rossdown Meal Starters Black Garlic Chicken Breast Chunks sold between August 2026 and September 2026.
Lori Loughlin files for divorce from Mossimo Giannulli after 28-year marriage
Full House actor Lori Loughlin has filed for divorce from her estranged husband Mossimo Giannulli, nearly one year after she confirmed their separation. Loughlin filed for divorce from the fashion designer on Friday, citing irreconcilable differences, according to court documents obtained by People, Entertainment Weekly and E! News. Global News has not independently viewed the court documents. The 62-year-old actor listed the couple's date of separation as Aug.
Iceland summons U.S. ambassador over Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ map post
Iceland's foreign ministry said it has summoned the U.S. ambassador Billy Long to a meeting after U.S. President Donald Trump posted a map that showed the island covered with the U.S. flag, according to Icelandic public broadcaster RUV. On Monday, Trump posted an image with a map of North America, showing countries like Canada, Greenland and Iceland coloured in with the American flag. The map was labelled as "United States of America" and he shared the post without adding any further explanation.
U.S. family missing after small plane flying from Bahamas to Miami vanishes
A small plane carrying four family members flying back home to Florida from the Bahamas went missing on Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities said. The plane took off from Great Harbour Cay, an island in the northern part of the Caribbean archipelago of the Bahamas, and was heading to Miami Executive Airport in Miami-Dade County, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton fired following investigation
Longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been fired from the hit game show, according to Sony Pictures Television. "Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton's employment with Wheel of Fortune has been terminated, effective immediately," a company spokesperson said in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone and Variety.
Iceland summons U.S. ambassador over Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ map post
1:22 7 hours ago Iceland Summons US Ambassador Over Trump’s Map Claiming Iceland Unbranded - unbranded - Newsworthy • 7h Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after President Donald Trump posted an image on social media showing the island covered by the American flag.
‘Survivor Greece’ contestant sues for $100M after losing leg on show: report
A Survivor Greece contestant who lost part of his leg in a boat incident is suing the show's producer for $100 million, according to U.S. media reports. On Sept. 3, Stavros Floros filed a complaint suing Survivor Greece producers following an incident in May that left him with severe injuries to his legs. While filming the show in Dominican Republic in May, Floros lost part of his left leg after being struck by a tour boat's propeller and severely injured his right leg.
Cher claims son’s wife is on ‘quest for money’ amid legal battle: report
Cher reportedly claims that her daughter-in-law, Marieangela King-Allman, is involving herself in her son Elijah Blue Allman's guardianship battle "on a quest for money and/or a bit of fame." The 80-year-old singer filed a supplemental brief in Los Angeles court on Aug. 28 arguing against the appointment of King-Allman as her son's potential appointed guardian. "The New Hampshire State Hospital, and the rest of the family remain adamantly opposed to Mrs.
George Clooney calls out Pete Hegseth for mocking Canadian military cadets
Actor George Clooney is calling out U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his recent comments mocking two female Canadian military cadets. On Monday, Hegseth posted an image of two female cadets at a British Columbia training centre with the words "this is real" and a Canadian flag. Clooney said he was "ashamed" of Hegseth's post while attending the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, where he received a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the opening ceremony.
‘Below Deck’ star Nathan Gallagher wanted on warrant for missing court
An arrest warrant has been issued for Below Deck Mediterranean star Nathan Gallagher after Australian police said he missed a scheduled court appearance for charges of assault and choking on Tuesday. The New South Wales Police released a photo of Gallagher's mug shot on Tuesday and confirmed that a warrant has been issued for the 28-year-old reality TV star's arrest.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended amid ‘allegations’
Longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the hit game show, according to Sony Pictures Television. Sony Pictures Television said the studio will be recasting while it conducts a thorough investigation into allegations against Thornton. "We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton," Sony Pictures TV said in a statement to Variety.
George Clooney calls out Pete Hegseth for mocking Canadian military cadets
World News 7 hours ago Lawmakers ask Army to explain why it told a military unit to stop specializing in drone warfare Associated Press - By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and BEN FINLEY • 7h WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pressing the Army to explain why it told a unit based in Europe to stop specializing in drone warfare, an order that comes as the world’s battlefields rapidly evolve and military tactics increasingly rely on uncrewed systems to fight.
Global’s ‘TMS2’ announces Brad Smith as co-host of new show
Global's new afternoon program TMS2 has announced that former Chopped Canada host Brad Smith will be co-hosting the new show alongside award-winning entertainment news personality Morgan Hoffman. TMS2, which premieres Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. ET/PT and 2 p.m. AT on Global, has also announced that Canadian TV personality Brittnee Blair will be joining the team as entertainment reporter across The Morning Show, TMS2 and Global News.
7K walking pads sold at Canadian Tire recalled due to electrical hazard
7K walking pads sold at Canadian Tire recalled due to electrical hazard Health Canada says anyone who purchased the PowerG Walking Pad since January 2025 should 'immediately stop using the recalled product.' Tue, September 1, 2026 at 7:39 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after concert in St. Louis: reports
Lionel Richie checked himself into the ICU out of caution following his performance in St. Louis on Saturday, according to multiple U.S. reports. While performing at the Muny on Saturday night, Richie appeared to lean on a piano for support, CBS News reports. He also asked for a chair to sit down for his final song, All Night Long, according to the outlet. TMZ was the first to report the news of the 77-year-old singer's hospitalization.
Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral, family says
Country icon Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private funeral service attended by family on Friday, according to Parton's niece. Parton died in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a "brief battle with cancer," according to her representatives. The Jolene singer's immediate family gathered at the Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville on Friday morning, the Los Angeles Times reports.
19-year-old taekwondo champion dead after suffering cardiac arrest in sleep
Taekwondo champion Isabelle Sava died "completely unexpectedly in her sleep after suffering a cardiac arrest," according to her family. She was 19. "It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I am creating this fundraiser on behalf of my dear friends, Laura and Ovi Sava, who are facing every parent's worst nightmare – the sudden and unimaginable loss of their beautiful and only daughter, Isabelle, at just 19 years old," the description for Sava's GoFundMe page said.
Selena Gomez seeks to dismiss ‘absurd’ lawsuit over mental health startup
Pop star Selena Gomez is asking a federal judge to dismiss fraud claims against her after she was accused in a lawsuit by investors who say she failed to fulfil her duties to build and promote her mental health startup. Earlier this month, Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, were accused of allegedly deceiving investors of their mental health startup Wondermind to continue funding the company, according to legal documents obtained and viewed by Global News.
Rob Reiner’s son Jake speaks out about parents’ murders in 1st interview
Jake Reiner is opening up about the tragic murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, in his first sit-down interview eight months after their death.
Blake Lively awarded $400K in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after $8M request
Blake Lively will receive just over US$400,000 of the $8 million she sought in legal costs from Justin Baldoni after they settled their legal battle over the production of their 2024 film, It Ends With Us. Judge Lewis J. Liman explained in a written decision, obtained by Global News, why Lively was not entitled to the full amount that her lawyers claim she spent after Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios LLC, filed their own claims in response to her December 2024 lawsuit.
Busy Philipps diagnosed with rare brain tumour: ‘Grateful that I’m alive’
Freaks and Geeks actor Busy Philipps is opening up about her recent brain tumour diagnosis and sharing details about undergoing two surgeries. In a cover story interview with People, the 47-year-old actor said she's "grateful that I'm alive" and called herself "the luckiest girl in the world." Philipps revealed that she had a malignant brain tumour removed weeks before she was set to start filming her new show, Cupertino.
Petition to rename Nashville airport in honour of Dolly Parton gains traction
A petition calling for Nashville International Airport to be renamed in honour of Dolly Parton has gained traction online following the country superstar's death. The Change.org petition calling for the airport to be named "Dolly Parton International Airport" has more than 133,000 signatures as of Thursday afternoon. The petition was created by Nashville-based comedian Lydia Popovich in January 2025, but only gained around 50,000 signatures at that time, ABC affiliate WKRN-TV reports.
Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dead at 80
Tim Curry, the British actor best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in It, died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 80. His death was confirmed to Global News by his longtime agent and manager, Marcia Hurwitz, who said the actor "passed away peacefully at his home in Toluca Lake" on Tuesday. The cause of death was not immediately available.
Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed as tributes continue to pour in
Country music icon Dolly Parton died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday after a "brief battle with cancer," her representatives announced. In a statement to People, Parton's team wrote: "Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched.
Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed as tributes continue to pour in
Country music icon Dolly Parton died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday after a "brief battle with cancer," her representatives announced. In a statement to People, Parton's team wrote: "Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched.
Dolly Parton, country music icon, dead at 80
Country music icon Dolly Parton died in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday at the age of 80. Her death was announced in a video by her nephew, Bryan Seaver. "I am representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing the passing of my Aunt Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean. Sister, sis, Aunt Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next. This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality," Seaver began.
Perez Hilton’s brother-in-law shares health update amid hospitalization
Perez Hilton's brother-in-law is sharing an update on the celebrity gossip blogger's health, three weeks after a concerning TikTok livestream, in which he appeared to harm himself. A spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office previously told Global News that Hilton was hospitalized on Aug.
Sandra Bullock speaks out for 1st time on death of partner Bryan Randall
Sandra Bullock is breaking her silence on the death of her partner, Bryan Randall, who passed away in 2023 following his battle with ALS. During a recent episode of the SmartLess podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, Bullock revealed that Randall asked her to keep his diagnosis a secret. "He asked me not to share. I know why he asked me not to," she said.
Post Malone engaged to girlfriend Christy Lee
Post Malone and his girlfriend Christy Lee are officially engaged just over a year after going public with their romance. Lee's friend Marina Hollyer confirmed the news on her Instagram stories on Wednesday, sharing several photos of Malone and Lee posing together and showing off her new diamond engagement ring. Lee was also seen wearing a sash that read, "Bride to Be," and a small wedding veil. "My best friend in the world just got engaged," Hollyer wrote.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly returning to Britain
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly returning to Britain this month, six years after they quit royal duties and relocated to the U.S. The couple intend to relocate from the U.S. to a private non-royal residence outside London, according to the BBC.
Celine Dion shares health update on stiff-person syndrome ahead of Paris shows
Céline Dion is opening up about her health battle with stiff-person syndrome and the work she is doing to prepare for her return to the stage in Paris. In a Harper's Bazaar cover story, published on Tuesday, the Grammy-winning singer, 58, said she experienced symptoms of the condition 17 years before her diagnosis in August 2022.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer, dead at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for rock trio ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77. Beard was in hospice care when he died Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members at his side, according to a statement posted to the band's website.
Cindy Crawford’s daughter Kaia Gerber says she had ‘exorcism’ as child
Kaia Gerber, the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, recently shared that she underwent an "exorcism" because she was "haunted" as a child. In an interview on The Mitch Churi Chat Show, Gerber was speaking about appearing in the 10th season of American Horror Story when she shared the details. "My mom gave me holy water to go to set with because she was like, 'I don't want you to get possessed," the 24-year-old model said.
Nick Reiner blocked from accessing trust fund ahead of murder trial
Nick Reiner, who was indicted for the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, had a request for access to his over USD$1.5 million trust fund blocked. A trustee for the fund said in court documents, viewed and obtained by Global News, that due to a California law known as the "slayer statute," Reiner is prevented from using the funds to defend himself against the charges.
Selena Gomez’s lawyer calls Wondermind fraud lawsuit ‘completely meritless’
Pop star Selena Gomez's legal team is speaking out after she was accused of fraud in a lawsuit by investors who say she failed to fulfil her duties to build and promote her mental health startup. Gomez's lawyer, Mathew S.
U.S. tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna
U.S. tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna The 29-year-old man from Kansas was found and transported to hospital by helicopter crew after being struck on Sunday in a prohibited area on Etna's eastern slope. Tue, August 18, 2026 at 3:05 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Selena Gomez accused of fraud by investors over mental health startup
Pop star Selena Gomez and her mom Mandy Teefey are being accused of fraud in a new lawsuit by investors who say they failed to fulfil their duties to build and promote her mental health startup. Gomez and Teefey are accused of allegedly deceiving investors of their mental health startup Wondermind to continue funding the company, according to legal documents obtained and viewed by Global News.
Tyler Duckworth, ‘The Challenge’ winner, dead at 44
Tyler Duckworth, who appeared on six seasons of the reality competition show The Challenge and The Real World: Key West, has died at the age of 44. Duckworth's mother, Joni, announced the news on Facebook on Thursday, writing, "My son, Tyler, passed away earlier this week. Cause of death has yet to be determined.
Show More
loading
Actions
Get in touch with Katie
Contact Katie, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack