Guy Fieri Fist-Bumps Andrew Tate at UFC 327 for Some Awful Reason, Prompts Food Network …

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Something is rotten in Flavortown.

Some, however, say that the warning signs were there all along.

On Saturday, UFC 327 in Miami had many infamous attendees. Guy Fieri, the self-styled Mayor of Flavortown, was also present.

Why did he fist-bump accused human trafficker and self-styled misogynist Andrew Tate?

Controversial Food Network icon Guy Fieri speaks during an interview. (Image Credit; YouTube)

Why is he smiling and fist-bumping Andrew Tate?

In an ideal world, no occupant of the Oval Office would attend a UFC event. One could argue that, in a truly ideal world, no such events would take place.

But Donald Trump attended, to notably subdued reactions from the audience. And he was not the only infamous figure in the audience.

Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate are under investigation in multiple countries for, among other things, human trafficking and rape.

(They were only allowed into the US when Trump retook power.)

Those who have been fans of Guy Fieri and his easy-going, charitable reputation are appalled at his reaction to seeing one of the planet’s most infamous dirtbags in person.

Guy Fieri cozying up to the Andrew Tate. Bye Food Network until this is addressed. And buy Guy Fieri forever. Hanging with a rapist is a hard no. #Pinks #GuyFieri #AndrewTateRapist

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At the event on Saturday, April 11, Fieri appeared to offer a friendly greeting to Tate.

The two men exchanged a fist-bump.

To be clear, even independent of his alleged crimes, Tate is a blight upon humanity.

He has openly and accurately described himself as a “misogynist.” And his pernicious influence has helped to twist other men and even boys into scummy reflects of who and what he has chosen to be.

There are now plenty of calls to boycott Food Network, on which Fieri is heavily featured. And a lot of people simply feel heartbroken.

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Why are people taking this news so hard?

For background, Guy Fieri was once a punchline. His deliberately over-the-top appearance is, well, a lot.

However, he has impressed people by boosting struggling restaurants and restaurant workers. He has also shown up to disaster zones to feed people.

All of this has given him a generally positive reputation, going back years. Some have even apologized for treating him like a joke.

Basically, people have viewed Fieri as a good person due to his treatment of the restaurant industry and its employees.

Seeing him fistbump a monster — let alone a monster accused of heinous crimes — is jarring.

Guy Fieri displays his signature look during an interview. (Image Credit; YouTube)

However, some on social media have pointed out that this should not really be a surprise.

Fieri does not actually have a spotless record. But his good works — and his larger-than-life presentation — have distracted from the truth.

Salon did a great and thorough write-up on Fieri back in the summer of 2023, when Fieri was among those called out for “normalizing” disgraced then-ex-president Donald Trump.

Fieri has been accused of homophobia by someone who used to work with him. And he’s rubbed elbows with the likes of Trump, sat down for a Joe Rogan interview, and generally associated with the seedy underbelly of society before.

With all of that in mind, is seeing him fistbump Andrew Tate a surprise? No. It’s shocking because it’s awful, but it’s not a surprise. It’s consistent with who he has chosen to be.

Hi, I’m Guy Fieri, and we’re rolling out looking for America’s greatest rapists, con artists, and pedophiles.”

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This isn’t guilt-by-association

We’ve always been careful to avoid falling into guilt-by-association. But that doesn’t mean that Fieri is blameless.

Fieri’s friendly fist-bump with Tate doesn’t mean that he is a misogynist or a human trafficker. Similarly, him being so chummy with Trump doesn’t mean that he organized an attack against Congress or tanked the economy or committed heinous crimes with Epstein.

But that he chooses to associate with the worst that humanity has to offer is pretty damning.

It speaks to his judgment. It speaks to his character. And it speaks to his values.

Something is rotten in Flavortown.

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Anna Kepner Was Raped By Stepbrother Prior to Murder, Investigators Allege

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We have horrifying new details to report about the death of Anna Kepner.

As you may recall, Kepner was murdered aboard a Carnival Cruise in November of last year.

Her stepbrother, 16, was arrested in connection with the 18-year-old’s death, and prosecutors allege that he was sexually obsessed with her.

Police are reportedly investigating Anna Kepner’s stepbrother in connection with her death. (YouTube)

Now, federal investigators allege that the stepbrother — whose name is being withheld due to his age — raped her before her death.

They claim that the suspect, who is referred to in court documents by the initials TH, vaginally penetrated her with his penis “by the use of force.”

The suspect has been indicted as an adult by a federal grand jury and charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.

He was originally charged as a juvenile, but now, a superseding indictment indicates that TH will be charged as an adult.

He faces life in prison if convicted.

Anna Kepner was murdered aboard a Carnival cruise ship in November of 2024. (YouTube)

Much of what we know about the suspect comes courtesy of Steven Westin, the father of Kepner’s ex-boyfriend.

Westin spoke with Inside Edition and told the outlet that Anna’s stepbrother — whose name has not been made public — had a long history of obsessing over her.

Westin tells the outlet that Kepner was frightened of her stepbrother and claimed that he always carried a knife.

The stepbrother was allegedly relentless in his romantic pursuit of Anna.

Westin says that his son was once on a FaceTime call with Anna when he witnessed the stepbrother climbing on top of her while she was sleeping.

Anna Kepner’s stepbrother has reportedly been arrested three months after her murder. (YouTube)

Obviously, there’s still a tremendous amount that we don’t know about this situation.

Much more about Anna’s allegedly volatile domestic situation will surely come to light once this case goes to trial.

Anna’s body was found wrapped in a blanket and stuffed under a bed by staff aboard the cruise.

Her cause of death has been listed as “mechanical asphyxiation.”

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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Alix Earle Says She WILL Explain Beef with Alex Cooper (After Alex Dared Her To)

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What’s going on with Alex Cooper and Alix Earle?

Well, a pretty intense feud. But people obviously want to know more.

So does Cooper, she says, daring the Dancing With The Stars alum to come forward and explain their disagreement.

Instead of backing down, Earle is threatening to do just that.

During their first interview, Alex Cooper and Alix Earle grew unexpectedly emotional. (Image Credit: YouTube)

‘There’s no NDA. No one’s stopping you.’

On Monday, April 13, Alex Cooper posted a vague callout post in the form of a TikTok video.

The Call Her Daddy host condemned Alix Earle for what she called “passive-aggressive re-posts and likes” across social media.

“Just say it yourself,” Cooper challenged. “Because I’m really tired of waking up and seeing you using this fake drama to distract from other s–t going on. Not interested.”

Cooper taunted: “I know what happened and so do you, so talk. Unless the fake narrative that you’re creating happens to be way more interesting than the truth.”

She claimed: “I have nothing to hide when it comes to you and me, so unless you actually have something to say, I’m out. This is over.”

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According to Cooper, the drama is a “waste of time.”

She expressed that it felt “embarrassing to participate.” And yet, she powered on through to post the video.

Cooper added that, in her opinion, this clapback was “long overdue.”

She again taunted: “Alix Earle, hey girl. … I’ve got to call you out here. You’re gonna need to get specific and just say what you’ve got to say about me.”

Cooper added: “There’s no NDA. No one is stopping you.”

Though Alex Cooper told cameras that she and Alix Earle “hated” their outfits, not everyone shared their opinion. (Image Credit: YouTube)

‘Okay on it!!’

Alix Earle saw the video. That’s not speculation.

In fact, she left a comment.

“Okay on it!!” Earle wrote.

That exclamation point is both ominous exuberance and, some would say, a threat.

When you dare someone to do something and they reply with sarcastic cheer, it can mean one of two things.

In this ominous reply, Alix Earle tells Alex Cooper that she is “on it.” (Image Credit: TikTok)

It is possible that Earle is planning to do exactly as Cooper suggests.

Previously, the Dancing With The Stars alum has re-posted unkind social media videos, such as one depicting Cooper as an “ambulance-chaser” and the “Grim Reaper.”

In fact, the feud rumors have circulated since last year, when Cooper’s media company dropped Earle’s podcast.

However, it is possible that Earle could go another route.

Rather than her friendliness being sarcastic, it is possible that her agreement was. Like it or not, people are seldom obligated to explain why they dislike someone.

At first, Alex Cooper and Alix Earle seemed to get along so well. The falling out was brutal. (Image Credit: YouTube)

As numerous social media commenters have already pointed out, Cooper’s post seemed like a vague shot across Earle’s bow.

Which seems sort of hypocritical, since she didn’t decide to share any behind-the-scenes drama with Earle, either.

It is possible that Cooper is waiting to see what Earle will say before she speaks.

Alternatively, it is possible that Cooper straight-up does not know what the beef is, and is just as curious at the rest of us.

In the meantime, Earle doesn’t have to tell anyone why she dislikes the Call Her Daddy host so much. But, if she wants people to take her side, she might want to be more direct.

Alix Earle Says She WILL Explain Beef with Alex Cooper (After Alex Dared Her To) was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Lindsie Chrisley Details Alleged Strangulation, Past Violence from Ex-Boyfriend David …

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Late last week, Lindsie Chrisley’s boyfriend was arrested after allegedly attacking and strangling her.

Authorities arrested David Landsman, charging him with aggravated assault and battery.

Now, there’s audio of the 911 — revealing the claims that he made to police before they ultimately arrested him.

Additionally, Lindsie’s filing for a protective order includes descriptions of previous violence against her and against her son.

Lindsie Chrisley speaks about her estrangement from her awful relatives. (Image Credit: CBS/YouTube)

She’s asking the court for a protective order against her ex

On Monday, April 13, TMZ reported that Lindsie has filed for an ex parte dating violence protective order.

Within the filing, she details what she recalls happening on the evening of April 9 and then on April 10, prior to David Landsman’s arrest.

She also writes that David has been violent with her — and with her son, Jackson — in the past.

“[David] has also been physically violent with [Lindsie’s] minor son in a public setting,” the filing reads. “This has caused [Lindsie] to be extremely concerned for her safety and the safety of her minor son.”

She also described an incident in which David allegedly pinned her to the ground, by her writs and ankles, to prevent her from leaving his home. Lindsie wrote that she was only able to escape by punching him and running for it.

This April 10, 2026 mugshot shows David Landsman wearing an orange shirt, with a small cut near his eyebrow. (Photo Credit: Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office)

Lindsie’s filing confirms that she and David are no longer in a relationship. The two began dating in 2024, and were still together until last week.

She shared that, on Thursday evening, she and David went out to dinner. He grew angry at a photo on Lindsie’s phone, she shared, believing that it was of another man. (It was actually a photo of David.)

However, Lindsie noted that David remained “on edge” even after realizing his mistake.

After dinner, at his place, she told him that she wanted to “step away” from their relationship, at least for a while. She also confronted him about alleged lies that he had told her.

This, she wrote, is when David became “agitated and angry.”

Just one day after her (ex) boyfriend’s arrest, Lindsie Chrisley posted this cryptic Instagram Story. (Image Credit: Instagram)

This is when this awful story (again) turns violent

When Lindsie tried to leave David’s home, she says that he attacked her, strangling her “multiple times.”

In her filing, she writes that he allegedly held her “up so that her feet were off the ground.”

When she was able, Lindsie reportedly screamed so that he would stop, but to not avail. She punched him, she writes, but this only made him let go temporarily, and he soon grabbed her throat again.

This time, she said, he did allow her to leave — by physically throwing her outside of his home with enough force that she struck her head on the concrete.

Lindsie confirms previous reports that it was David who called the police. (More on that in a moment.)

On her now-estranged family’s former show, Lindsie Chrisley wore her version of her family’s big hairstyle. (Image Credit: WEtv)

At the request of police, Lindsie returned to David’s home. They may have been planning to arrest her.

However, upon examination of her, they found injuries on her neck consistent with strangulation.

Additionally, the police report noted “lacerations on her head” from being thrown onto the concrete.

This is why authorities opted to arrest David, and not Lindsie.

He is charged with aggravated assault and battery.

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Then there’s his version of what went down

The Ashley obtained the 911 call audio from when David contacted authorities.

According to David’s version of events, he accuses Lindsie of breaking into his home and “beating” him in the face.

It does not appear that investigators felt that the physical evidence at the scene and on the two exes corresponded with his account.

Every detail of this is horrifying — for Lindsie and for her son, Jackson.

We hope that all parties remain safe from harm.

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Kidnappers ‘Didn’t Care’ That Nancy Guthrie Died In Their Care, FBI …

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It’s been over ten weeks since Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson.

And sadly, investigators are no closer to locating Nancy or apprehending her kidnappers.

At this point, it’s widely believed that the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie is no longer living. And one former FBI agent believes that her captors continued to send ransom notes after her death.

Savannah and Nancy Guthrie during one of Nancy’s many guest appearances on the Today show. (YouTube)

Jennifer Coffindagger is a former federal agent who now provides media coverage on cases such as Nancy’s.

In a recent series of social media posts, Coffindaffer stated that she believes Nancy is no longer alive.

“Law enforcement said they know the motive for the abduction of Nancy and they have known it from the beginning. “Kidnapping for ransom,” she wrote (via Radar Online), adding:

“Nancy sadly died. The kidnappers didn’t care and tortured the family with 2 notes knowing the FBI would not recommend paying a ransom without proof of life.

“Like most cases, this one is simple, but everyone wants to make it complex.”

Nancy and Savannah Guthrie on the set of the Today show. (NBC/YouTube)

The Guthries received multiple ransom notes demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin in exchange for Nancy’s safe return.

The family’s requests for proof of life received no response, and as a result, the Guthries did not offer payment.

In a recent interview, Savannah addressed the fact that her family may have been targeted due to her wealth.

“But I knew that,” she told Newsweek. “I hope not. I mean, we still don’t know. Honestly, we don’t know anything.”

Savannah added, “I don’t know that it’s because she’s my mom and somebody thought: ‘Oh, that lady has money, we can make a quick buck.’ I mean, that would make sense, but we don’t know.”

A tearful Savannah Guthrie urges someone out there to do the right thing. (Image Credit: NBC)

Sadly, it’s looking more and more like the Guthries might never find the closure that they seek.

After more than two months away from the anchor’s desk, Savannah returned to the Today show last week.

And while she’s welcomed the support of fans and colleagues, we’re sure nothing would help her heal like some definitive word on her mother’s fate.

We wull have further updates on this devleoping story as new information becomes available.

Kidnappers ‘Didn’t Care’ That Nancy Guthrie Died In Their Care, FBI … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb Reunite on ‘The Today Show’

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Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb are finally sharing a screen again.

This is their first time as co-hosts since Hoda left the show.

It’s been well over a year.

And it is their first time appearing together on The Today Show in any capacity since their tearful interview.

Co-hosting ‘The Today Show’ again for the first time in over a year, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie introduce a guest. (Image Credit: NBC)

Reunited!

On Monday, April 13, Savannah and Hoda had their Today reunion.

This was their first time co-hosting in over a year.

“Hi, everybody, good morning and welcome to ‘Today.’ Nice to have you with us on a Monday morning,” Savannah told the audience.

She turned to Hoda, placing a hand on her arm.

Savannah then gushed: “I’m so glad to have you here, Hoda!”

“I’m so happy sitting next to you in this chair again,” Hoda expressed.

Savannah agreed: “Yeah, it’s good. It’s just like the old times!”

This is a temporary reunion. Craig Melvin, who became a Today co-host after Hoda left the series, is only temporarily out.

Savannah explained that Hoda is filling in while her usual co-host enjoys a “well-deserved vacation with his family this week.”

Craig has been doing so much in recent months. He recently spent weeks with Hoda by his side as she sat in for Savannah, who was understandably taking time off amidst the search for her mother, Nancy.

The entire ‘The Today Show’ panel, including recently returned Savannah Guthrie and substitute co-host Hoda Kotb, reacts to an adorable elephant video. (Image Credit: NBC)

‘It’s just like the old times!’

This is the first time that Hoda and Savannah have shared the desk as co-hosts since January 10, 2025.

Prior to that, they had been co-hosts starting in 2018.

Though Hoda left the show to pursue other projects, she has returned to help while Savannah deals with her family crisis.

We can’t really say that the mystery and grief of Nancy being a missing person is “over.”

But, sometimes, returning to work — taking your mind off of the pain for minutes at a time — is the best thing for someone who’s in a crisis.

On April 6, Savannah returned to her chair.

She quipped that it was “good to be home.”

It was back in March, during a heart-wrenching interview that Hoda conducted, that she shared her plans to return to the Today desk.

If Savannah and her family had gotten to have a sense of closure, then figuring out the “right” time to come back would have been easier.

But there has been no answer. No one seems to know where Nancy’s remains might be found. And Savannah knows that she cannot simply wait for answers that may never come.

Together, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie listen to a ‘The Today Show’ guest. (Image Credit: NBC)

What happened to Nancy?

This is an unfortunate time to be kidnapped or the victim of certain other crimes, as the federal agencies normally involved in resolving these situations are under serious mismanagement at the moment.

That said, we do not know if competent FBI leadership would have made a difference in this case.

Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped over a weekend. This may mean that the unknown suspect works a 9-to-5 weekday job, and that no one noticed their absence.

Given Nancy’s age and health, many believe that she may have died very soon after her abduction, either due to an injury or from lack of her medication.

But we don’t actually know. Her killer is out there, probably living a daily routine and not telling a soul. Maybe we’ll have answers one day. We hope that it will bring a sense of peace to Savannah and her family.

Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb Reunite on ‘The Today Show’ was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of ‘Disgusting’ Sexual Assault

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It’s no secret that Katy Perry has been hemorrhaging fans in recent years.

She is controversial. Her ex-husband is one of the worst people alive. Her legal battles haven’t endeared her to anyone, either.

Now, actress Ruby Rose is leveling a jarring allegation.

She accuses Perry of sexual assault, and explains why she’s kept quiet until now.

Actor Ruby Rose had plenty to say regarding her passion for theater. (Image Credit: YouTube)

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This began with, believe it or not, some of the back-and-forth wank about Justin Bieber essentially doing karaoke of his old work at Coachella.

Some folks used this to bash other performances, such as Sabrina Carpenter’s, claiming that high production values were somehow inferior to almost literally phoning it in.

This came under discussion on Threads, which is Meta’s attempt at replacing Twitter. Yes, there are real people who use Threads.

As you can see below, Katy Perry’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s barebones karaoke at Coachella became a topic of discussion.

“Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne,” Ruby Rose replied. “Who gives a s–t what she thinks.”

In a reply on Threads, Ruby Rose accused Katy Perry of a sexual assault nearly two decades ago. (Image Credit: Threads)

The alleged incident to which Rose refers happened so long ago that the Spice Market is no longer open.

She opened up about how, personally, leveling an allegation like this — against a woman — is much more difficult than speaking out against a man.

In response to a tasteless quip, Rose elaborated on the accusation.

“She saw me ‘resting’ on my best friends lap to avoid her and bent down, pulled her underwear to the side,” she began.

Rose detailed: “And rubbed her disgusting vagina on my face until my eyes snapped open and I projectile vomited on her.”

In a reply, Ruby Rose spared no detail in sharing her accusation regarding Katy Perry. (Image Credit: Threads)

‘Thank you for seeing me’

“Before I open up about something incredibly raw and traumatic, I tell myself ‘it’s ok, you don’t need people to believe you, you just need to get it out of your poor body, before it gives you cancer,’” Rose replied to a supportive fan.

She added: “But then I see this post and tears consume me, in a good way. Thank you.”

She also more closely specified the timeline.

“I’m now 40,” Rose acknowledged. “It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly.”

She continued: “Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes. Thank you for seeing me.”

Here, Ruby Rose thanked fans for “seeing” her as she shared her allegation. (Image Credit: Threads)

In addition to struggling to speak out against a woman, Rose admitted that she had another reason for avoiding the topic for longer than she had cared to.

According to the actress, she minimized the story as nothing more than a wild story, in part, because Perry helped her.

Allegedly, Perry helped Rose to secure a visa to the US.

Many of us best know Rose’s work from acting in North America. Obviously, getting this visa helped change Rose’s life.

But there is no situation where an alleged sexual assault is a fair trade for paperwork.

According to Ruby Rose, Katy Perry helped her considerably with her visa process following the alleged sexual assault. (Image Credit: Threads)

‘She is more than welcome to sue me’

As you can see, Rose also expressed total disinterest in filing a police report over this.

This is something that many, many people on social media have noted feel relatable.

For survivors — particularly someone accusing a powerful celebrity — the court of public opinion is cruel. The legal system is generally much crueler, and that applies even when the accused is neither wealthy nor powerful.

Social media is full of anecdotes of people who told their stories to police only for police to use interrogation tactics to try to poke holes in their stories. Some are even charged, accused of providing false information to police. Very, very few get justice in any form.

Katy Perry did not immediately issue a public response to the allegations. However, Rose made it clear that she’s willing to go to court if Perry intends to sue her.

Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of ‘Disgusting’ Sexual Assault was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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