Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman: Who Won the LA Mayoral Primary?

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Maybe we all died in 2012 and are slowly realizing that we’re in hell?

The Los Angeles mayoral primary was Tuesday.

Technically, results are still coming in. Votes are still being counted.

But it looks like Spencer Pratt is going to remain a looming threat to the people of LA for months — at least.

Spencer Pratt visits “Fox & Friends” at Fox News Channel Studios on May 28, 2026 in New York City. (Photo Credit: Getty/Fox News)

Who were the frontrunners for mayor of America’s second largest city?

As of early Wednesday morning, crystal merchant and former reality TV villain has won 30.4% of the vote.

This was the primary race.

Pratt is, as of early on Wednesday coming in at second place, behind incumbent mayor Karen Bass.

Bass has 34.8% of the vote. She is in first place — for now.

This places him ahead of City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, who brought in 22.3% of the primary vote.

There are hopes, however vain, that the remaining votes could make a difference.

Raman could end up with more of the vote than Pratt.

That would be good news for the residents of Los Angeles, as Raman has a solid platform, obvious experience in office, and seems to be a very genuine person.

If that happens, she will end up facing Karen Bass in a runoff election on November 3.

As it stands, however, it appears that people in Los Angeles and all across the country are going to have to continue remembering that Pratt exists for the next five months. Like we said, maybe we’re all in hell.

Hoping for the best for the people of Los Angeles

Pratt and his wife, Heidi Montag, famously blew through millions of dollars, earning and losing a fortune on The Hills.

Many have questioned his qualifications to be mayor. Simply put, he doesn’t seem to have any. LA’s mayor oversees America’s second-largest city. It is not an entry-level position.

He is also just a deeply unpleasant person, on-screen and off. If you’ve been following his antics for years, you know this.

In British slang, a prat is a person who is stupid or foolish.

We mention this for no particular reason.

It’s hard to say whether Pratt wants this gig for his ego, as part of some broader grift, or if he has actually convinced himself that he would be good at being mayor.

Many have likened his campaign to Donald Trump. The comparisons — bluster, mysterious funding, no qualifications, reality TV — are obvious.

Truth be told, 30% isn’t a ringing endorsement. Particularly not with left-leaning votes split between Raman and Bass.

Meanwhile, many other eyes are on the gubernatorial race. Those hoping for California to have a good governor with solid promises — like Steyer — appear to be having to settle for worse.

Living in a democratic republic has its ups and downs. Hopefully, come November, the voters of Los Angeles will restore a little hope in humanity by kicking this guy to the curb.

He’s promised to leave LA if he loses! Make him another city’s problem!

Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman: Who Won the LA Mayoral Primary? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Kyle Cooke & Amanda Batula Never Boned While Married (And Yeah, That Helps Explain …

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Summer House viewers already know that Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula’s marriage spanned four years.

At the Season 10 Reunion Part 2, however, the former couple dropped a bombshell.

During those years of marriage, they didn’t have sex. At all.

That actually might explain some things.

‘Summer House’ star Kyle Cooke on the Season 10 Reunion Part 2. (Image Credit: Bravo)

Four years will wear down a lot of marriages

“How many years was it that needs weren’t being met?” host Andy Cohen asked the exes.

Amanda said that they did not have sex during their four years of marriage.

Kyle chimed in with agreement, saying that they didn’t have sex “the entire time” that they were married.

That is unusual and remarkable for a young couple. To avoid sex even as newlyweds is very unusual.

What’s particularly wild is that it wasn’t even the thing that brought about the end of their marriage.

‘Summer House’ star Amanda Batula on the Season 10 Reunion Part 2. (Image Credit: Bravo)

Amanda, who sat beside West Wilson at the reunion, explained “the nail in the coffin” that ended her marriage.

“Kyle and I were bickering. I didn’t go to New Year’s with him, I spent it by myself,” she recalled.

“He spent it deejaying at a restaurant. I woke up the next morning, I saw he was at a hotel in Hoboken,” Amanda said.

“I’m going into 2026 wanting to have a fresh start,” she characterized, “and he’s doing the same s–t that he was doing that was pissing me off before.”

No sex, all bickering. These two fast-forwarded towards being a stereotypical old straight couple, but skipped all of the fun bits. Oh no!

Was there cheating? That depends upon whom you ask

Amanda contacted Bravo PR, asking them to announce the split sooner rather than later.

Her concern was that fans would watch Season 10 — which began in February — and believe them to still be together.

Kyle, meanwhile, said that Amanda “pushed” him to agree with the statement, which came out on January 19.

They broke the news before he could even tell his family.

Kyle also said that, watching Season 10, it’s clear that Amanda had “zero intention of continue trying and making an effort.”

At the Season 10 Reunion Part 2, Andy Cohen acted as questioner and mediator for the messy stars of ‘Summer House.’ (Image Credit: Bravo)

As they bickered, Amanda accused Kyle of having “stepped out of marriage.” He countered, saying that he had never cheated.

He did admit to crossing boundaries with another woman because he felt “completely starved and deprived of everything.”

Kyle, a grown adult in his 40s, said that he had “acted out” as a result.

“After we were married, there was a time you were at a party asking a girl if you could kiss her, make out with her, she DM’d me on a personal level,” Amanda fired back.

“That was my point,” she highlighted. “That was my issue with you going out, was you putting yourself in these positions.”

What a mess. But it’s a fascinating mess, at least.

Kyle Cooke & Amanda Batula Never Boned While Married (And Yeah, That Helps Explain … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Jennifer Lopez & Brett Goldstein: Are They Dating?

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Jennifer Lopez has locked lips with some of the most famous, most handsome men in the business.

Her romantic comedy co-star, Brett Goldstein, is apparently the best kisser of them all.

Does their incendiary on-screen chemistry translate to an off-screen romance?

Are they dating?

Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein sit down and smile on ‘The Today Show’ on Tuesday, June 2. (Image Credit: NBC)

Are they dating?

Lopez and Goldstein’s on-screen chemistry in Office Romance is causing quite a stir.

Though the film does not hit people’s TVs until June 5 (on Netflix), the airline office entanglement film is drawing attention because of the stars.

Lopez and Goldstein are both attractive lead actors. He’s in his late 40s. She’s nearly a decade older.

And their chemistry is, to be blunt, insane.

Fans want to know if there’s a real-life romance between the two.

“We were very lucky,” Goldstein commented to Savannah Guthrie on The Today Show on Tuesday, June 2.

“When we first met on the Zoom, it was instant. We were laughing,” he commented.

“Yes, it was easy,” Lopez agreed of their chemistry. “I was like, ‘OK, it’s going to be great.”

During a previous appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Lopez had commented that her best onscreen kiss — out of so many — was Goldstein.

She echoed the sentiment to Guthrie.

Sorry, but they’re not dating

“Let me see if I can channel my best Andy because you know what everyone’s saying,” Guthrie segued.

“That you might actually be dating in real life,” she explained, as if Lopez didn’t know what she meant.

“There’s never a time when I’m seen with somebody or working with somebody where they don’t try to put me with the person,” Lopez recalled.

Guthrie even agreed, saying: “That’s true.”

“I think if you stand near her, that’s what happens,” Goldstein commented.

Host Savannah Guthrie chats with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. (Image Credit: NBC)

When Guthrie pushed for a clear, concise answer, Lopez admitted that she’d thought that she’d made it pretty clear.

“That was not an answer? It was an answer!” she objected. “Because (I’m not dating) all these people that they put me (together with in rumors).”

Lopez listed: “I think I was with Kevin Costner this year. I was with, there was a lot of people. It happens all the time. Doesn’t make it true.” Fair!

Then, in case that wasn’t clear enough, Lopez spelled it out with: “Not dating.”

Goldstein chimed in: “Correct.”

Jennifer Lopez & Brett Goldstein: Are They Dating? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Josh Duggar Transferred to Federal Medical Facility Under Mysterious Circumstances

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Convicted predator Josh Duggar has been transferred to a facility catering to inmates who require medical and mental health services.

According to TMZ, the disgraced former reality star has been transferred from FCI Seagoville, the Texas federal prison where he had been serving his sentence, to a Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth.

The move is significant because Federal Medical Centers are generally reserved for inmates who require specialized or long-term care services that cannot be provided in a standard federal prison setting.

Upon his arrest, Josh Duggar was charged with receiving and possessing CSAM. (Photo Credit: Washington County Jail)

At this point, federal officials aren’t saying exactly why Duggar was transferred.

The Bureau of Prisons declined to discuss the conditions of any individual inmate, noting only that transfers can occur for a variety of reasons, including medical needs, mental health treatment, security concerns, programming requirements, or inmate safety.

That lack of information has already fueled widespread speculation online.

Interestingly, the facility already houses another disgraced reality star, Joe Exotic, who is receiving cancer treatment on site. Exotic is doing time for a murder-for-hire plot targeting his professional rival, Carole Baskin.

Josh is currently serving a more than 12-year federal sentence after being convicted in 2021 of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.

The former reality star was sentenced to 151 months in prison and has made several appeals challenging his conviction.

The transfer comes just weeks after another setback.

Already in custody, Josh Duggar continued to exude a smug presence when posing for mugshots. (Photo Credit: Washington County Detention Center)

As we previously reported, Josh’s projected release date was pushed back yet again, moving from late 2032 to February 2, 2033. It marked the third time his release date had been extended during his incarceration.

His time behind bars has hardly been loaded with conduct violations and disciplinary action.

In 2023, Josh spent time in solitary housing after being caught with a contraband cell phone. More recently, intimate jail messages he sent to wife Anna Duggar resurfaced publicly, generating another round of headlines.

Throughout it all, Anna has remained supportive of her husband.

The couple, who married in 2008 and share seven children, have largely maintained a united front despite the criminal conviction and years of damaging scandals surrounding the Duggar family.

For now, the biggest mystery is the reason behind Josh’s seemingly sudden transfer to a medical facility.

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

Josh Duggar Transferred to Federal Medical Facility Under Mysterious Circumstances was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Taylor Swift NOT Inviting Blake Lively, Karlie Kloss to Wedding: Why?

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding will take place very, very soon.

The save-the-dates went out. Those who are invited very likely already know.

We don’t have the full list.

But we can safely name a couple of famous Taylor besties who likely won’t be attending.

Taylor Swift attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 26, 2026. (Photo Credit: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Tangential or fallen friends are NOT invited

The Daily Mail reports that Taylor and Travis didn’t exactly wing it with their wedding invitation list.

“Taylor has meticulously gone through her wedding guest list,” an alleged inside source reported.

The insider explained that this is “because the people she wants at her wedding are the people she hopes will remain in her life forever.”

Remember, Taylor and Travis’ nuptials will reportedly fall on July 3.

Save-the-dates already went out. If someone didn’t receive an invite, they’re likely not attending.

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“She wants to be surrounded by those who can genuinely share the love and meaning of the day,” the alleged source elaborated.

The insider specified that this is important “especially the people who have played important roles in her life for years.”

But some of even the most important people in her life shouldn’t expect to attend.

“Over time,” the source warned, “some of her friendships have become strained for various reasons.”

Though the insider did not name them, two names come to mind: Blake Lively and Karlie Kloss.

Former besties seem like unlikely wedding guests

Blake and Taylor enjoyed a storied friendship. Blake’s kid’s voice even appears on one of Taylor’s songs.

But a couple of years ago, Blake became embroiled in a lengthy and punishing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

The disgraced director alleged during his side of the lawsuit that Blake had used her friendship with Taylor to intimidate him. Taylor, meanwhile, seemed to resent being drawn into the courtroom, even indirectly.

Reports have since said that their relationship became strained as a result. It is conceivable that there is something — good or ill — that we don’t know about.

Regardless, at present, no one expects Blake to attend the wedding. It would be a fun surprise if she does!

Taylor and Karlie were famous friends who began publicly hanging out in 2013. Karlie was part of the “Squad” in the mid-2010s, even appearing in music videos.

Something happened. Reports are divided upon what.

Some believe that Karlie’s infamous marriage into the Kushner family was a sticking point. Scooter Braun was a guest at their wedding. None of that was likely to sit well with Taylor.

Others say that the rift happened even earlier — with clues showing up in “Reputation.” This may have been more personal, perhaps a misuse of Taylor’s spacious New York City residence.

Regardless, if Karlie shows up at Taylor and Travis’ wedding, it would be to bestow a curse upon the couple. That rift isn’t sad like the one with Blake, and it’s much older.

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Does Erika Kirk Have a Boyfriend? Here’s What She Has to Say …

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Last September, far-right conservatives placed a great deal of importance upon the death of Charlie Kirk.

These days, many of those same individuals are lashing out at Erika Kirk, his widow.

From her parenting to her handling of his far-right recruitment organization to her general demeanor, many conservatives are fed up with her.

Now, it’s claimed that she has moved on — showing PDA with a friend of her late husband’s. How will the right react?

C.E.O. and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA Erika Kirk speaks during a Turning Point USA stop in the Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University on April 02, 2026. (Photo Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Does she have a new man?

According to an account on what was formerly Twitter, an accounted called “Project Constitution” tweeted a big claim.

“Erika Kirk Has A New BOYFRIEND,” the post began. “She Was SPOTTED Getting Handsy with New Jewish Boyfriend BLAKE WYNN (Nephew of Casino Mogul Steve Wynn) at Exclusive Beverly Hills Hotel.”

The tweet went on to allege: “I have now confirmed through 2 separate sources that Erika Kirk has already moved on — and fast.”

As the post continued, the author wrote: “A trusted eyewitness who knows the Beverly Hills Hotel scene personally saw Erika on Thursday evening May 14th at the ultra-exclusive, invite-only Bar 1912 getting very intimate with Blake Wynn.”

The tweet bluntly added: “They were hugging, kissing, and the witness says he had his hand on her ass.”

Whoever runs ‘Project Constitution’ appears to be dishing on some hot goss from conservative circles. (Image Credit: Twitter)

“She goes on to say Erika was also heavily intoxicated,” the post announced, writing: “This from the same woman who claims to be a devout trad Christian who doesn’t drink.”

The tweet went on: “The source also saw them shopping together earlier that day at Neiman Marcus.” That is an upmarket department store chain.

“Even more damning?” the post continued. “A quick search turns up nearly a dozen photos of Erika and Blake together at multiple events over time.”

The tweet explained: “They weren’t strangers. This looks like a relationship that was already happening.”

Wow, that’s interesting and big news — if true. But is it true?

Within hours, Erika Kirk moved to quash the claims that she’s moved on romantically. (Image Credit: Twitter)

‘Charlie’s love will last me a lifetime’

Mere hours later, Erika issued a reply, tweeting that “Every single word here is a lie.” Harsh!

“Charlie’s love will last me a lifetime,” she declared, referring to her late husband. “The Lord is the only one who can ever fill that most painful void.”

Erika even specified her alibi, writing: “On May 14th I was home in Arizona celebrating my son’s 2nd birthday.”

She continued: “Blake (who is about to be engaged to his longtime gf) was a dear friend of my husband’s and I am grateful for his continued support, just like hundreds of others.”

Erika accused: “Your deranged obsession with me and blatant disregard for any form of truth whatsoever is deeply disturbing and I am praying you get the help you so clearly need.”

Blake Wynn, the other target of the claims, also responded to the post. (Image Credit: Twitter)

For the end of her tweet, Erika advised the original poster: “Brush off the Dorito dust and go touch grass.”

“Blake Wynn here,” the other individual in the story tweeted in his own reply.

“I hate to be the bearer of bad news to the cesspool of bots and X users that spend their entire day making things up under the guise of journalism,” he admitted, “but I am not dating Erika Kirk.”

Following Charlie Kirk’s death, his most ardent supporters were quick to pounce on anyone criticizing the deceased white nationalist, even those who simply quoted him. Hundreds of people lost their jobs (some of whom are making a lot of money in legal settlements).

But most of the criticism of Erika herself seems to come from the political right. Charlie’s fans don’t trust or seem to even particularly like his widow. The conservative war on women continues to target conservative women.

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Diddy Probe May Lead to New Sexual Battery Charges, Additional Jail Time

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More bad news for Sean “Diddy” Combs this week.

Just one day after news that his sex tape with Daphne Joy had leaked online, we now know that the disgraced mogul is facing a new district attorney investigation.

According to TMZ, prosecutors are reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing additional criminal charges against Combs.

Sean “Diddy” Combs attend 2018 Fox Network Upfront at Wollman Rink, Central Park on May 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage)

According to the outlet, Los Angeles prosecutors are reviewing a new criminal case against the disgraced music mogul stemming from allegations made by music publicist Jonathan Hay. And the claims are disturbing even by the standards of Diddy’s already sprawling legal saga.

Hay filed a police report in September 2025 alleging that Diddy sexually battered him on two separate occasions, one in 2020 and another in 2021.

After an investigation, detectives reportedly submitted their findings to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which is now reviewing the case to determine whether criminal charges should be filed.

The allegations center on incidents Hay claims occurred while he was working on a project involving the late The Notorious B.I.G.’s son, CJ Wallace.

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According to Hay, one encounter took place in September 2020 when he allegedly found himself alone with Diddy.

Hay claims Combs masturbated into one of Biggie’s shirts before throwing the garment at him and making a sexual demand.

Hay further alleges that a second incident occurred in March 2021 after he traveled to Los Angeles to continue working on the project. During that encounter, Hay claims Diddy forced oral sex on him after accusing him of being a “snitch.”

The allegations are not new. Hay previously filed a civil lawsuit against Diddy and has repeatedly stood by his account. Last month, he publicly rejected Diddy’s denials, stating, “There was nothing consensual about it. He forced himself on me while I was being held against my will.”

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As for Diddy, his legal team has denied the allegations.

The potential new case comes while the Bad Boy founder is already serving a federal prison sentence following his 2025 conviction for violating the Mann Act by transporting people across state lines for purposes of prostitution. He was acquitted of racketeering and sex-trafficking charges but remains incarcerated.

He is currently scheduled to be released in 2028.

For now, no new charges have been filed.

But if Los Angeles prosecutors decide the evidence supports Hay’s claims, Diddy could find himself facing yet another criminal prosecution.

And for a man whose legal nightmare already seems endless, that is likely the last headline he wanted to see today,

Diddy Probe May Lead to New Sexual Battery Charges, Additional Jail Time was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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