Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun: Facing Relationship Tension Over NSFW …

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Sydney Sweeney’s love life and professional life have both been taking off.

Just one month ago, she went Instagram official with Scooter Braun.

All eyes are on her every Euphoria Sunday as Season 3 continues to court controversy.

Are these “spicy,” NSFW scenes on screen driving a wedge into her real-life romance?

Sydney Sweeney performs with Diplo at Diplo’s HonkyTonk during the 2026 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 25, 2026. (Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Stagecoach)

How does he feel about her ‘Euphoria’ scenes?

A new report from Page Six offers to shed light about how Scooter Braun feels about his girlfriend’s spicier scenes on Euphoria.

Season 3 of the HBO drama — no longer a “teen drama” after a real-life filming hiatus and an in-universe time skip — has doubled down upon Sydney Sweeney’s nude and sexually charged scenes.

“Scooter has absolutely no issue with Sydney’s more provocative scenes in ‘Euphoria,'” an insider reported.

The source continued: “or any of the work she does as an actress.”

According to the insider: “He fully understands that it’s part of her job and respects how dedicated she is to her craft.”

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“Their relationship is very secure,” reported the source.

“And,” the insider affirmed, “there’s a strong level of trust between them.”

The insider characterized: “Scooter isn’t the type to feel threatened by her work or try to control what roles she takes on.”

According to the source: “He’s incredibly supportive of her career and proud of everything she’s accomplished.”

Despite substantial — albeit partially manufactured — controversy in 2025, her career has soared to new heights.

Sydney Sweeney and controversial music mogul Scooter Braun went 'Instagram Official' this week.

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How is the relationship overall?

According to this same inside source, Sweeney and Braun are still going strong.

“They’re both very happy together,” the insider characterized.

“And,” the source assessed, “things between them have been going really well.”

There was considerable backlash when word of their entanglement first came out last year.

Sweeney had, as we mentioned, a series of controversies — or, arguably, one controversy that she did not handle in a reassuring way, ignoring for too long. Braun is already a controversial figure.

✈️ Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun board a private jet in Australia. https://t.co/7LKTCJmuUq pic.twitter.com/FbCBnFuQks

— TMZ (@TMZ) May 8, 2026

Sydney Sweeney has been portraying Cassie Howard on Euphoria since the series premiered in 2019.

The role has involved dramatic acting and more from the start. A disproportionate focus has fallen upon her nude scenes, however.

Arguably, Euphoria has doubled down on courting controversy and attempting to “shock” viewers with kinks, suggestive content, and slurs on Season 3. Some suggest that it’s to keep the show relevant after such a lengthy hiatus.

There might be a lot of very valid criticism to level against Braun, but it’s good to hear that he’s not one of those weird men who dates a woman only to seek to sabotage her work and control her.

It may even be reassuring that the tone of Page Six‘s source sounds an awful lot like what a publicist for Braun might say. If he were unhappy and wanted it known, perhaps this report would sound very different.

Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun: Facing Relationship Tension Over NSFW … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Mandy Moore Divorced: Her History of Marriage, Explained

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Mandy Moore has been married and divorced, and that only covers part of her relationship highs and lows.

Rocketing to fame in the late ’90s as a singer, most know her as a successful actress.

But her dating and married life have had some monumental ups and downs.

Here is Moore’s relationship history explained, and where things stand today.

Mandy Moore attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Mandy Moore dated Vilmer Valderrama

For those who remember, Mandy Moore’s most infamous romance was likely with Vilmer Valderrama.

She and the That ’70s Show alum dated from 2000 until 2002, very early into her fame.

Valderrama boasted in a 2006 interview that he had been the first to sleep with her, adding that she did not feel “like warm apple pie.”

Talking about your ex like that is gross! Also untrue, as it turned out. Moore has stated that they have remained friends despite this inexplicable fib.

Actors Wilmer Valderrama (L) and Mandy Moore talk at the after-party for United Artists’ “Saved” at the Beverly Hills Community Sports Center on May 13, 2004. (Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Her most famous (on his own) romantic partner was Zach Braff

Just a few years after her “Candy” music video perfectly captured the 1999-2000 aesthetic (the good and the bad, all in one place!), Moore entered a relationship with actor Zach Braff.

Their romance lasted from 2004 until 2006.

Two years later, in 2008, she began dating fellow musician Ryan Adams.

Actors Mandy Moore and Zach Braff attend the Weinstein Co. Golden Globe after party held at Trader Vic’s on January 16, 2006. (Photo Credit: David Livingston/Getty Images)

Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams married in March 2009

In February of 2009, Moore and Adams were engaged.

It was not a lengthy engagement, as the two married in March of that year.

Moore filed to divorce Adams in January of 2015, following six months of legal separation. In 2019, years after finalizing the split, she described Adams as emotionally abusive.

She has since gone on the Dinners on Me podcast to reflect upon the ill-advised union.

Going into the marriage, she feels, was a response to her parents’ divorce. Even knowing this, she admitted that she cannot believe that she made herself so small — but is glad to have learned lessons from that mistake.

Mandy Moore accepts the Virtuoso Award onstage during The 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards: Broadcast & Cable at The Beverly Hilton on August 13, 2022. (Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

In November 2018, she married Taylor Goldsmith

Later in 2015, Mandy Moore began dating another fellow musician, Taylor Goldsmith.

The two became engaged in September of 2017. This engagement lasted a little longer, as they married in November of 2018.

In February 2021, they welcomed son August “Gus” Harrison Goldsmith.

A medically inadvisable 15 months later, in October 2022, the couple welcomed son Oscar “Ozzie” Bennett Goldsmith.

Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes pose in the press room during the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Is Mandy Moore currently married or divorced?

In late September of 2024, Moore announced the birth of her daughter, Louise Everett Goldsmith.

All three children share Moore and Goldsmith as parents.

Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith are neither divorced nor separated, and thus far show no signs of doing either.

Perhaps she has found her happily ever after.

Mandy Moore Divorced: Her History of Marriage, Explained was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Jacob Elordi Shouts F-Slur on ‘Euphoria,’ Leaves Audience Divided

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Euphoria is no stranger to controversy.

But the show’s third and final season is pushing the envelope like never before and stirring up at least one new debate each week.

Most of the controversies have had to do with Sydney Sweeney’s OnlyFans storyline, but on Sunday night, Cassie may have passed the baton to her estranged husband Nate, played by Jacob Elordi.

Jacob Elordi attends the Los Angeles Premiere of HBO’s “Euphoria” Season 3 at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 07, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Brianna Bryson/WireImage)

Nate, of course, is having a tough season, and last night’s episode saw him throwing a tantrum over his stalled real estate development project.

Said tantrum had Nate trampling endangered flowers, and — in a writing decision that left some viewers irritated and offended — shouting the f-slur.

“Jacob Elordi said the f slur with a little too much conviction,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter).

“Why’d they make jacob elordi say the f slur?” another asked.

“We’re dropping F slurs on HBO, now? That’s them trying to see what they can get away with with Jacob Elordi. Buddy is lucky this is the the finale and he already has his Oscar nom,” a third chimed in.

(Last night’s episode was not the finale, but the user might have been referring to the fact that this is Euphoria’s final season. Elordi was recently nominated for an Oscar for his work in Frankenstein.)

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We’re sure that showrunner Sam Levinson knew that the scene would ignite an online discourse, and that’s exactly what it did.

But is Euphoria resorting to cheap tricks in its effort to remain culturally relevant?

The Elordi controversy comes just one week after Sweeney used the r-slur in a scene that left viewers equally baffled.

Obviously, Euphoria is for mature audiences, and more than halfway through the show’s third season, fans certainly know what they’re in for.

But there’s a difference between envelope-pushing narratives and offensive language that’s shoehorned in to offer a cheap laugh or spark a debate online.

Euphoria is the kind of series that will always leave audiences divided, and its detractors are unlikely to remember it as anything more than an exercise in shock value.

But fans are surely hoping that the final episodes will showcase Levinson and company’s better impulses and remind us that amid all the controversy, this has always been a show with heart.

Jacob Elordi Shouts F-Slur on ‘Euphoria,’ Leaves Audience Divided was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Erin and Ben Napier Divorce Rumors: Are the ‘Home Town’ Stars Headed For Splitsville?

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Of all the renovation teams on HGTV, perhaps none is more beloved than Erin and Ben Napier of Home Town fame.

The married Mississippians, who are parents to daughters Helen and Mae, have been transforming their neighbors’ lives since their show debuted in January of 2016.

Their success has as much to do with their onscreen chemistry as it does with their talent for restoring old homes.

But according to a recent rumor, the Napiers have been dealing with some marital setbacks behind the scenes.

Erin and Ben Napier on their hit HGTV series ‘Home Town.’ (HGTV/YouTube)

Erin Napier addresses persistent divorce rumors

Is there any truth to these reports? Could the college sweethearts actually be moving from Home Town to Splitsville?

Thankfully, we don’t have to wonder, as Erin has taken to social media to clear the air.

“Can’t believe I even have to say this but NO, the click bait articles that we are splitting up are not real, y’all,” she wrote in an Instagram Story (per Realtor).

“They are AI generated in India or something and don’t even make any kind of sense. Y’all are smarter than this.”

Ben Napier and Erin Napier attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Erin added a request that fans not bring up the rumors in front of the Napiers’ daguhters:

“Please don’t ask about it in front of our babies. They don’t understand what ‘online fake news’ means and it’s upsetting,” she wrote.

The ‘Home Town’ love story is still going strong

Erin and Ben met while they were both students at Jones County Junior College, near Laurel, Mississippi.

They later transferred to the University of Mississippi, and they’ve been inseparable ever since.

The Napiers married in 2008, and they quickly got to work restoring old houses.

Ben Napier and Erin Napier speak onstage at The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Their work first caught the attention of regional media outlets, such as Southern Weddings magazine.

HGTV soon came calling, and Erin and Ben have since shot more than 100 episodes of Home Town.

The show also inspired two spinoffs, Home Town: Ben’s Workshop and Home Town Takeover.

So it sounds like the Napiers will continue beautifying their neighborhood for many years to come.

Sadly, rumors are part of the territory when you’ve reached their level of fame.

Thankfully, it seems that Erin and Ben are content to ignore the haters and focus on what really matters — addressing the housing needs of their Mississippi neighbors, and building up their community, one restoration at a time.

Erin and Ben Napier Divorce Rumors: Are the ‘Home Town’ Stars Headed For Splitsville? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun Go Instagram Official With Inexplicable Relationship

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2025 was a year of unwanted controversies for Sydney Sweeney.

Many fans were hoping that 2026 would be a calmer time, with more focus on the actress’ craft and clothing brand.

Instead, she has now gone Instagram official with Scooter Braun, one of music’s most controversial figures.

He calls himself a “lucky bastard” over the relationship. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who disagrees.

Actress Sydney Sweeney attends the Los Angeles Premiere of HBO’s “Euphoria” Season 3 on April 07, 2026. (Photo Credit: Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Like it or not, it’s official

For months — the better part of a year, actually — they’ve kept this romance limited to mere rumors.

Some had even briefly believed that it was over.

No such luck.

This month, Scooter and Sydney have relaxed enough to not only canoodle in public, but openly kiss at premieres.

And, as you can see below, she shared an Instagram Story photo of the two snuggled up. And Scooter took it even further.

Sydney Sweeney and controversial music mogul Scooter Braun went 'Instagram Official' this week.

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When Scooter shared Sydney’s Story post to his own Stories, he added a little commentary.

“Lucky bastard,” he wrote.

From context and common sense, it is evident that he was writing about himself.

Sydney is one of the most beautiful and widely desired human beings on the planet.

It is possible that Scooter is experiencing something akin to imposter syndrome over this relationship. And, for this, who could blame him?

As a guest on the ‘Question Everything’ podcast, Scott ‘Scooter’ Braun discussed his feud and the wrath of Swifties. (Image Credit: YouTube)

What is she thinking?

Scooter isn’t only controversial among Swifties — though Taylor Swift’s beef with him is the most famous.

Other stars — including Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, and more — have disentangled themselves from the billionaire.

Though Scooter arguably helped save the singer’s life during some of his darkest times about a decade ago, Justin Bieber’s fans also have some understandable gripes with the man.

There’s also an age gap. She is 28. He is 44. That isn’t “problematic,” but it’s noteworthy.

And many find Scooter off-putting. His post, which some have likened to gloating, isn’t changing that for Sydney’s fans.

Sydney Sweeney greets boyfriend Scooter Braun with a kiss at the ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 premiere pic.twitter.com/73f4JXMcDa

— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) April 8, 2026

During our reporting on the alleged feud between Sydney and Zendaya, we mentioned an eye-popping claim.

It is alleged that Sydney was inappropriately flirty with Tom Holland when he visited the Euphoria set.

We mentioned that, though anything is possible, that doesn’t really sound true.

In the public’s very narrow window of following Sydney’s romantic choices, she hasn’t ever gone for the hottest guy in the room.

She acts alongside some of the most widely desired men — men her own age, at times. But that’s never been who she’s dated. Not publicly, anyway.

A smiling and charming Sydney Sweeney appears as a The Late Show guest. (Image Credit: CBS)

This pairing doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else

We’re not calling Scooter Braun “ugly.” He is certainly a handsome man.

But even if he were not 16 years older than Sydney, it’s never an insult to call someone less handsome than Tom Holland or less desired than Jacob Elordi.

Almost everyone on the planet matches that description. But these two are at different tiers of hotness.

We don’t understand Sydney’s dating choices. But we also don’t have to.

She’s allowed to date anyone she likes. Even if that guy is super controversial. She doesn’t need the permission of her fans.

Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun Go Instagram Official With Inexplicable Relationship was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Alex Cooper Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Matt Kaplan!

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After months of rumors, we can now confirm that Alex Cooper is pregnant and expecting her first child with husband Matt Kaplan.

The “Call Her Daddy” host announced the happy news on May 17, revealing that she and Kaplan are officially entering their parent era.

Cooper shared a series of photos showing off her baby bump on Instagram, keeping the caption short and sweet, writing, “Our family 🤍.”

Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan attend Netflix’s XO, Kitty Los Angeles Premiere at Netflix Tudum Theater on May 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Netflix)

Naturally, Alex’s many diehard fans lost their collective minds.

Before the big reveal, Cooper teased the announcement on Instagram Stories, telling followers:

“Daddy Gang, there is something I’ve been waiting to share with you ….” She later posted cozy photos with Kaplan, including one of the producer holding her close as she cradled her growing bump.

And yes, the timing is notable.

The pregnancy announcement arrives amid weeks of online speculation about Cooper and Kaplan’s marriage, with rumors swirling that the couple had been experiencing tension behind the scenes.

But sources close to the pair pushed back on that narrative, insisting the two are excited for this next chapter and very much solid.

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Cooper, 31, and Kaplan, 42, first connected during a Zoom call in 2020.

She eventually nicknamed him “Mr. Sexy Zoom Man” before revealing his identity to fans.

The pair got engaged in 2023 before tying the knot in an intimate destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico, in April 2024.

Over the years, Cooper has been candid about her evolving thoughts on marriage and motherhood, at times admitting she wasn’t sure either path was for her.

But she has repeatedly credited Kaplan with changing her perspective, describing him as someone who supported her success instead of being intimidated by it.

Now, it looks like the couple’s next major life chapter is officially underway.

No word yet on baby names, nursery themes, or whether the child will someday inherit the “Call Her Daddy” empire.

But Alex is about to have a ton of new experiences to discuss on her wildly popular podcast. Our congrats go out to the happy family.

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Erika Kirk Slammed For Massive Wealth, ‘Performative’ Tributes to Late Husband

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Erika Kirk is facing renewed scrutiny, and this time, it’s coming from multiple directions.

Amid claims that Erika has been exploiting Charlie Kirk’s memory with “performative” birthday and anniversary tributes, many are now zeroing in on the widow’s growing bank account.

Yes, Erika has found herself at the center of a growing public debate involving her finances, political influence, and recent comments about women and marriage.

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk speaks during a Turning Point USA event at the Dream City Church on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

According to recent reports, estimates of Kirk’s net worth vary wildly, landing somewhere between $2 million and $20 million.

The wide range appears tied to lingering questions surrounding inherited assets, insurance payouts, and her growing business portfolio since Charlie’s death in 2025.

Following Charlie’s passing, Erika stepped into a major leadership role at Turning Point USA, taking over as CEO and chair of the organization. Alongside that transition, she reportedly expanded into real estate and continued pursuing several business ventures.

But it’s not just the money drawing attention.

Kirk recently sparked controversy following a commencement speech at Hillsdale College, where she encouraged young women to jump right into marriage and family life.

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During the speech, Kirk said women are “called to nurture” and encouraged graduates to consider marrying young. These comments quickly spread online and ignited criticism.

Some detractors questioned whether her advice aligns with economic realities for many young people, while others pointed to the conflict between the message and Erika’s own high-profile career path.

“Charlie would often encourage people to get married young… not rushed, but young,” she told the graduates, before encouraging them to “have more children than [they] can afford.“

The Hillsdale comments landed at precisely the moment when attention around Erika’s public persona was already unusually high.

That overlap has fueled broader debates over wealth, influence and the expectations placed on women in positions of power.

At the same time, Kirk’s public tributes to her late husband have generated sharply divided reactions online.

Posts featuring Charlie and the couple’s children have drawn support from allies and followers, including public figures such as Karoline Leavitt and Savannah Chrisley, who publicly voiced encouragement.

Others, however, have expressed skepticism about Erika’s sincerity.

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“I feel sorry for the babies and Charlie, that’s it,” one commenter wrote in response to Erika’s recent anniversary post, according to Microsoft News.

“Performative grief,” another added.

“I still don’t understand why everything Erika posts and says is so inorganic. This would’ve gone a lot better without that dramatic audio production,” a third chimed in.

“It’s so easy to post an organic memory and message. SO EASY I could fake one 10x better without ever meeting Charlie.”

The backlash highlights a broader divide in how Kirk is viewed publicly.

To supporters, she represents resilience after tragedy and a continuation of Charlie Kirk’s mission. To critics, her rising platform raises uncomfortable questions about branding in the age of the influencer.

Since Charlie’s death, Kirk has expanded her public profile significantly.

In addition to leading Turning Point USA, she has reportedly worked in real estate through The Corcoran Group and expanded her entrepreneurial work through projects such as BIBLEin365 and Proclaim Streetwear.

As a former pageant queen who has appeared on reality TV, Erika has made no secret of her fondness for the spotlight.

But in the wake of Charlie’s murder, many believe that Erika’s time and energy would be better spent at home with her two young children.

Erika Kirk Slammed For Massive Wealth, ‘Performative’ Tributes to Late Husband was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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