Taylor Swift & Blake Lively Friendship Will NEVER Recover After Wedding Snub, …

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Ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, there was much conversation about who was invited.

But after the fact, after seeing over 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden, there’s talk of who got snubbed.

Blake Lively was once one of Taylor’s closest friends. She was clearly not part of Taylor’s big day.

Analysts and commentators say that this exclusion means that they’re never, ever getting back together. And Blake’s kids might need a new godmother, too.

Blake Lively attends the 2026 Met Gala on May 04, 2026. (Photo Credit: Theo Wargo/FilmMagic)

This isn’t the kind of snub that friendships recover from

Taylor and Travis’ big blowout wedding didn’t lack for A-lister guests.

It wasn’t just longtime bestie Selena Gomez and friends and family who made the list.

Taylor invited friends that people didn’t even know that she had — like Simone Biles.

She also invited titans of industry, including Disney CEO Bob Iger. They’re not exactly gal pals.

But despite a decade of friendship, Blake Lively didn’t make the cut. She was very visibly not in attendance.

On YouTube, Maria “Ria” Ciuffo of Chicks in the Office spelled out what Blake’s exclusion likely means.

“Not only are Blake Lively and Taylor on the outs,” she reasoned. “She must f–king hate her.”

Elaborating, she noted: “Everybody was invited to this shindig. Everybody was invited.”

Over 1,000 guests definitely feels like everybody, especially when some of the guests were so ancillary that they were more like business acquaintances than friends and family.

“She must really, really be upset with her for her to not be invited,” the video went on.

‘Couldn’t be more done’

“It’s not just a, ‘Oh you know, we’re taking a little break in our friendship,'” Ciuffo assessed.

“No, no, no, no. They are not friends. They are donezo,” she highlighted. “Couldn’t be more done.”

She then added: “Those kids are gonna need a new godmother.”

Taylor actually has five godchildren. Four of them are Blake and Ryan Reynolds’ children. The other is Leo Newman, Jaime King’s 10-year-old son.

None of the godchildren are believed to have been present for the nuptials.

Taylor and Blake’s friendship dates back to 2015, during Taylor’s first era as a cultural monolith.

Their fabled friendship included numerous highlights, including Taylor’s bond with Blake and Ryan’s kids.

It all changed during Blake’s legal war with Justin Baldoni.

It’s unclear exactly what Taylor’s beef seems to be, except that her name got dragged into it — by Baldoni, for the record.

You know, it’s a real shame. Who knows better than Taylor what it’s like to have your name dragged through the mud by a terrible man in a deeply public way?

And yet, if that’s the source of the apparent rift, Taylor’s still holding it against Blake — and, by extension, perhaps the rest of her family.

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Erika Kirk Makes Dramatic Exit from Tyler Robinson Hearing as Court Hears Details in …

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Nearly 10 months ago, podcaster Charlie Kirk died, shot during an event in Utah.

This week, his widow came face-to-face with the accused shooter in court.

What did she say? What did prosecutors say?

Here’s everything that we know so far:

C.E.O. and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA Erika Kirk speaks on April 02, 2026. (Photo Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

This was a heavy topic for certain members of the gallery

On Monday, July 6, Erika attended a court hearing, where she shared a room with Tyler Robinson for the first time.

This was mere days before July 10, the 10-month anniversary of Charlie’s death.

Erika did not attend alone.

She was there with Charlie’s parents.

Donald Trump Jr. also showed up. So, too, did notorious right-wing influencer Jack Posobiec. Lovely crowd.

Robinson’s parents were also in attendance, seated a few rows behind the assembled Kirks in the gallery.

Ahead of the hearing, the Kirks released a statement: “Every court proceeding serves as a painful reminder of his death and the loss that has irrevocably impacted our lives and the lives of his children.”

They expressed: “We remain deeply grateful for the support, prayers, and kindness we have received.”

The Kirks then affirmed: “This outpouring has sustained us during the darkest days of our lives.”

This preliminary hearing is supposed to determine whether prosecutors possess the evidence required to try Robinson for aggravated murder.

There are still major questions about the evidence and the prosecution’s case

Over the course of the hearing, the court heard testimony from police officer Chris Bagley.

Bagley testified about suspicious signs on campus, including out-of-place items and a possible makeshift sniper perch.

During cross-examination, Robinson’s attorney asked: “Nothing that you found that day was able to identify who the shooter was?”

That is an interesting question. Robinson was located after his parents felt that he resembled surveillance footage and allegedly contacted law enforcement, persuading him to surrender to authorities.

Erika and her in-laws reportedly left the courtroom during Bagley’s testimony about details of the shooting.

Late last year, Erika spoke at her dead husband’s memorial, announcing that she forgave whoever killed Charlie.

“My husband, Charlie, he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life,” she announced on September 21.

“That young man … I forgive him. I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it’s what Charlie would do,” Erika claimed.

There have been multiple theories about the shooting, ranging from it being a false flag to a time-traveler determined to take out the next Hitler.

While we do not endorse these notions, we do emphasize that Robinson remains innocent in the eyes of the law until proven otherwise.

The preliminary hearing will continue all week. Prosecutors expect to submit dozens of pieces of evidence that they claim supports the allegations that Robinson was the shooter.

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Senator Mitch McConnell Brain Dead, Not Expected to Recover: Report

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Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent from the public eye for several weeks, and speculation about the 84-year-old’s health has reached a fever pitch.

As questions surrounding McConnell’s condition continue to mount, a series of explosive, unverified claims from far-right activist Laura Loomer is gaining quite a bit of traction.

McConnell has remained hospitalized since being found unconscious at his home on June 14.

Subcommittee Chairman Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) looks on before a hearing with the Senate Appropriations Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on June 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Officials have released very little information about his condition, leading to growing public curiosity and online rumors.

On Monday, Loomer stepped in to fill the void, claiming that she had spoken with a “very high-level source” who told her McConnell was “officially brain dead.”

“A very high-level source told me Mitch McConnell is officially brain dead, and machines are keeping him alive, but he is a vegetable and ‘never coming back,'” Loomer wrote.

She did not provide any evidence to support the claim.

Loomer also questioned why McConnell’s wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, was reportedly in China while her husband remained hospitalized.

“So why is his wife @ElaineChao in China instead of by his side? Is she a Chinese CCP spy? How does the wife of one of the most powerful US Senators just travel to China?” Loomer asked, adding:

Oh…

Who goes to China when their husband is on life support?

Is she about to be someone’s new handler? https://t.co/AwhaVBI500

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 7, 2026

“Is she coming back from China? Who is she meeting with in China? Will she be the one to pull the plug?”

The post quickly generated thousands of reactions, with commenters offering their own opinions about McConnell’s health and the lack of public information surrounding his hospitalization.

Despite the online speculation, Republican leaders have painted a much different picture.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he had spoken with McConnell following his medical emergency.

“He sounded good. He wants to be back,” Thune said, adding:

“He is clearly dialed in to what’s going on. He’s following along with stuff we are doing this week up here. Very much so.”

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Meanwhile, a spokesperson for McConnell also sought to reassure the public, saying the senator was “fully engaged with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters and is very appreciative of the outstanding care he is receiving.”

However, no additional information has been released regarding why McConnell was hospitalized or where he is receiving treatment.

McConnell has announced he will retire when his current Senate term ends in January 2027 after more than four decades in office.

In recent years, the veteran lawmaker has experienced several highly publicized health incidents.

He suffered a concussion and broken ribs after a fall in 2023 and later drew widespread concern after freezing and going silent during multiple public appearances that same year.

McConnell also experienced significant falls in 2024 and again in October 2025, when his legs appeared to give out while he was speaking with reporters at the Capitol.

For now, however, the senator’s current condition remains unclear.

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

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Lauren Bennett Cause of Death: Singer on LMFAO’s ‘Party Rock Anthem’ …

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We have tragic news to report from the world of music today.

Lauren Bennett — the British singer best known for her work on LMFAO’s 2011 hit “Party Rock Anthem” — has passed away.

She was just 37 years old.

Lauren Bennett of G.R.L performs during the Nickelodeon Slimefest 2016 matinee show at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on September 30, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images for Nickelodeon Australia)

News of Bennett’s passing comes courtesy of an announcement from the surviving members of GRL, her former group

“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” the statement reads.

“Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.

“We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved,” the group continued, concluding:

“Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts.”

Other sources have since confirmed the tragic news, but Bennett’s cause of death remains a mystery.

Bennett got her start in the music industry when she competed on The X Factor at the age of 14.

The following year, Pussycat Girls founder Robin Antin selected her for his Paradiso Girls in, formed by Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin.

The group scored a minor international hit with their 2009 debut single “Patron Tequila,” featuring Eve and Lil’ Jon, but they disbanded shortly thereafter.

Bennett went on to join the group GRL, which scored several hits in Australia and the UK.

But it was her feature on “Party Rock Anthem” — which spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 1 in 20 different countries — that brought Lauren the greatest success of her career.

15 years after its release, the song remains a staple of movie and TV soundtracks as well as pop radio stations.

Our condolences go out to Lauren Bennett’s loved ones during this enormously difficult time.

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Dolly Parton Raves Over Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s $2 Million Donation: …

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Some people had complaints about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

These gripes ranged from legitimate to bad faith.

But Taylor and Travis donated a whopping $26 million to a variety of charities.

Dolly Parton’s charity received a sizable portion of that donation. And she has some words for the couple.

Dolly Parton attends Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony World Premiere on March 20, 2025. (Photo Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

‘Thank you, thank you, thank you’

On Friday, July 3, Dolly took to her social media pages to reveal that Taylor and Travis had donated $2 million to her Imagination Library.

The famous charity program mails free books to children from birth to the age of five, the ages at which most children developmentally first learn to read.

Parents reading with children helps childhood development in numerous ways, helping to give them a head start on life. Dolly’s charity work is legendary.

“Taylor and Travis, it’s Dolly, and I was just told that you two are making a donation of two million dollars to my Imagination Library,” she stated in her Instagram video.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you,” Dolly expressed.

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“I’m blown away and overjoyed with that gratitude,” Dolly expressed.

“Hey, when you have your firstborn, can I have it?” she joked.

Dolly explained: “Because that is going to be one special baby!”

Yes, the Rumpelstiltskin jokes took off on social media after this post.

Though she’s not literally asking for their child, surely anyone would be lucky to grow up as Dolly’s kid.

‘I will always love you’

Dolly noted that the mission of her Dollywood Foundation is “to dream more, care more, learn more, and be more.”

She shared that her charitable organization will push for that “in bigger ways now with your money.”

To end her video, Dolly sang a line from one of her most famous songs — one that urban legend claims that she penned on the same day that she wrote “Jolene.” (That is not true, by the way.)

“I will always love you,” she assured the newlyweds.

Dolly then blew a kiss to the camera.

Taylor and Travis’ generous donation was to make their wedding day extra special.

One can essentially justify self-centered splurges by donating a proportionate amount to positive causes.

(Notably, Taylor’s Eras Tour tended to accompany massive donations to local food banks, with some reporting that he one or two nights in their city meant that their funds were taken care of for the rest of the year.)

While the $26 million doesn’t exactly make Taylor the next Mackenzie Scott, she’s still doing good things with her money. Just as Dolly has been doing for decades.

Many have observed that today’s billionaires often seem to feel little to no need to contribute to actual charity, pouring money into malevolent projects if they donate at all. It is good to see that there are still some exceptions.

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Beyoncé Pregnant? Here’s Why Fans Think She’s About to Make an Announcement

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There are few figures in pop culture who receive more adoration than Beyoncé.

She and husband Jay-Z welcomed Blue Ivy in January 2012.

Then, in June 2017, they welcomed twins, Rumi and Sir.

Now, members of the Beyhive believe that she’s gearing up to add a fourth child to the mix.

Beyoncé attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026. (Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

A new Beyoncé pregnancé?

In early May, Beyoncé staged her triumphant return to the Met Gala.

She had not attended fashion’s biggest night since 2016.

The art charity ball encourages high fashion and bold design choices. Queen Bey understood the assignment.

She showed up wearing a downright skeletal Olivier Rousteing dress alongside a crown headpiece and a white ombre feather cape.

Bey’s most important accessory, many would argue, was Blue — her eldest daughter, who is currently in her early teens.

Commenters on social media were, of course, delighted to see Beyoncé return to the Met Gala after a 10-year hiatus.

But some of these commenters could not help but ask if she has big news to announce soon.

In February 2026, just a few months earlier, Queen Bey shared a Valentine’s Day message with fans. This was a first of its kind from her.

Did Beyoncé make such a post and return to the Met Gala because she’s leading up to a big announcement later this year?

And, more specifically, a ton of commenters on social media have been asking if she’s pregnant. They’re not saying this to insult her or her costume.

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How likely is the pregnancé?

We do not claim to be pregnancy psychics or whatever, so we’ll look at the evidence as to whether Beyoncé is hiding a big surprise.

The truth is that we do not know.

One possible hint, proponents of the pregnancy theory, is something that Beyoncé said at the Met Gala.

In light of the prompt for the night — Costume Art, with a dress code of Fashion Is Art, someone on the red carpet asked Queen Bey: “Is there one piece of art that has changed your life?”

Beyoncé replied: “My children.”

“is there one piece of art that has changed your life?”

“my children🙂‍↕️”

OH EXACTLY BEYONCÉ😭😭🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/dcay8X7z7B

— 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆🫧💚 (@beyoncegarden) May 5, 2026

As exciting as another Beyoncé baby might be, now might not be the best time.

Plenty of critical replies on social media have been reminding Bey that Jay-Z shows up in the Epstein Files.

Even if he is not accused of wrongdoing, scandal is not an ideal time to grow your family.

We also cannot help but recall that Beyoncé was born in 1981.

She turns 45 later this year. That would be an extremely geriatric pregnancy. If she and Jay-Z do expand their family, a gestational carrier seems more likely than a 44-year-old billionaire being pregnant herself.

Maybe we’re wrong! Maybe she’s pregnant. But, until Bey herself confirms anything, this sounds like wishful thinking.

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Nancy Guthrie Case: Man Pleads Guilty Over Ransom Messages

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Even if authorities don’t seem to know who Porch Guy is or where Nancy’s remains might be, at least one aspect of this painful story is over.

This week, a man pleaded guilty for his role in this family nightmare.

He confessed to sending ransom demands to the Guthries.

Though he has no apparent knowledge to help find Nancy, he won’t be prolonging their anguish any further.

A photograph of Nancy Guthrie is seen on a sign that people can leave messages on February 26, 2026. (Photo Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

He entered a guilty plea

On Thursday, July 2, Derrick Callella pleaded guilty to transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce.

He also pleaded guilty to using a telecommunications device to abuse, threaten or harass a person.

Callella is a resident of Hawthorne, California.

He texted two members of Guthrie’s family on February 4 — Annie and Tommaso Cioni. For context, this was mere days after Nancy’s abduction.

Callella also allegedly made a nine-second call to another relative.

Obviously — now, to us — Callella was making fake ransom demands.

He had no knowledge of the case, no access to Nancy, and could only demand payment via cryptocurrency.

According to court records, Callella used a VOIP line to message: “Did you get the bitcoin [we’re] waiting on our end for the transaction.”

This message came mere moments, investigators say, after the Guthrie family’s first public plea for proof of life.

But, despite the content of his messages, Callella had no involvement with the abduction. There was no “we.” He wanted an easy payout for himself.

On July 2, 2026, Derrick Callella entered a guilty plea. (Photo Credit: California Department of Motor Vehicles)

The Guthries have suffered enough

As we previously reported, the FBI determined that the ransom notes mailed to various media outlets were forgeries.

This goes for those sent in February and for the additional note sent to TMZ in recent weeks.

It isn’t simply that sending false messages to try to scam money out of grieving, desperate people is illegal.

These notes — the ones in February, at least — gave the Guthrie family hope that she might be alive.

It is now widely believed by most that Nancy died very early into her abduction. The family’s hopes of reunification with her were false.

Callella has not yet been sentenced.

His sentencing hearing will be in just over two months, on September 10.

At that time, he will be ordered to 10 years of probation.

According to court records, after entering his guilty plea, he reported to a residential addiction treatment facility.

Reading between the lines, this appears to be a case of a troubled individual who made things worse for an already grieving family.

We hope that rehab helps him to set his right life. Then, at least some piece of good can come from the horror story that the Guthries have now endured for half a year.

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