Sydney Sweeney Swipes at Taylor Swift With Panties Promo

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The girls are fighting? Maybe?

Sydney Sweeney’s clothing line is SYRN. And her latest eye-popping underwear promo looks like a shot across Taylor Swift’s bow.

Many people make nods to Swift’s songs.

But when your boyfriend is Swift’s #1 enemy in the world, at least in Swifties’ minds, people pay attention.

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‘But daddy, I love him’

Using her Instagram Story, Sweeney is showing off SYRN’s new underwear line.

The photo shows an unmistakable pair of panties, soft pastel colors and even with a teeny little bow.

Embroidered upon the fabric in pink thread are the words: “But daddy, I love him.”

Sweeney included the same text written on the screen, also in a pink font.

“Panty packs with some of my lil sayings. Hehehe,” she wrote alongside the SYRN teaser.

Sydney Sweeney's underwear teaser could be a dig at another famous blonde … or maybe just bait for her fans?

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Is that a “lil’ saying” of Sweeney’s? Maybe.

However, “But Daddy I Love Him” is one of the songs on Taylor Swift’s 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department.

That could be a coincidence or, some might argue, an homage. Certainly, Swift was not the first to speak or pen that specific phrase.

But Sweeney is, for reasons known only to her, dating controversial music mogul Scooter Braun.

In case you missed it, Swift and Braun have been locked in a very public feud since 2019.

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What’s the beef with Braun, again?

In 2019, Braun purchased Swift’s masters — and felt the wrath of Swifties all over the world.

There are other reasons to dislike the guy (and things to say in his favor — for one thing, he’s arguably why Justin Bieber is still alive after the singer crashed out about a decade ago), but for Swift, it’s about buying her music rights before she had the chance to.

You know those “Taylor’s Version” editions of her classic songs? Yeah, that’s part of the fallout from that.

Swifties on social media have called out Sweeney for her “audacity” in taking this shot across Swift’s bow.

A number of them have suggested that Swift (who is famously litigious) should sue Sweeney.

Others have reasoned that, not only is “But Daddy I Love Him” not an original phrase to Swift, she’s not even the first to use it in a work of art.

For one example, The Little Mermaid — which came out a few weeks before Swift was born — features that exact line.

Now, the legality of using the line doesn’t really address whether this was a direct, intentional reference to Swift.

If it was a swipe, it was a subtle one.

Many believe that it was not really aimed at Swift at all. Instead, it made headlines and gathered attention to SYRN, in part from Swifties and their outrage.

If that was the plan … it worked.

Sydney Sweeney Swipes at Taylor Swift With Panties Promo was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Ariana Grande Pregnant? The Rumor & The Truth

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Is Ariana Grande pregnant?

In recent months, some people have body-shamed Ariana over her ultra-slender appearance.

Now, some of the denizens of TikTok are reporting something very different about her body.

Is this just a rumor? Wishful thinking? A new angle of body-shaming? Or is Ariana Grande now Ariana Pregante?

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Is Ariana Grande pregnant?

“Ariana Grande is reportedly three months pregnant,” a TikTok video reports. And it is not alone.

The post went on to claim that she “discovered she was expecting in October, the same day as her first Wicked press interview.”

That is incredibly specific!

Presumably, the father would be Ethan Slater, Ariana’s Wicked castmate.

Multiple comments below the video show that even the TikTok audience isn’t immediately convinced. And that’s saying a lot, folks. TikTok is a notorious vector of disinformation.

In fact, a series of TikTok denizens asked the same question: “Does Ariana know?”

Ethan Slater, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo accept the Best Film Award for “Wicked” from Ryan Reynolds onstage during The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 07, 2025. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for National Board of Review)

The implication, of course, is that this is a baseless claim and that Ariana is not, to her knowledge, pregnant.

It’s worth investigating where the rumor originates.

Is there a source for saying that Ariana Grande is pregnant?

Ariana Grande has not made any pregnancy announcement.

Her silly little guy, the Spongebob musical star Ethan Slater, hasn’t either.

Sometimes, pregnancy news leaks from close family or friends or even professionals.

Many celebrities know that contacting first responders or visiting a hospital is barely different from calling certain tabloids directly.

But this doesn’t come from TMZ or People or Page Six. This isn’t even a dubious Deuxmoi claim.

And it doesn’t seem to match up with any blind items, to our knowledge.

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Thus far, we’re just seeing unsubstantiated claims on TikTok.

Which is a lovely place for people to do duets with strangers or to share recipes for food. Not so much for, like, actual information about the world.

On the positive side for Ariana, this rumor doesn’t appear to be body-shaming. She is extremely slender.

In fact, this may be a form of wishful thinking from some of her fans.

Maybe they’d like to see her have a kid, even if it’s with Ethan, who pretty famously already had a kid shortly before the downfall of his marriage.

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Right now, having a baby probably isn’t her focus

Ariana Grande just dazzled audiences with Wicked, even taking home a “Rising Star” award even though she has been a household name for a decade and has been acting since she was a child.

Presumably, if she’s serious about Ethan (which many of her fans would not understand, but that’s her business), she’ll want to spend more time considering their next step.

Not only did Ethan exit a marriage relatively recently, but so did she.

Taking time to reassess your next step is always a good idea.

Ariana Grande Pregnant? The Rumor & The Truth was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Alanis Morissette Divorced: Her History of Marriage, Explained

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One of the figures who truly embodied the 1990s was Alanis Morissette.

The singer’s unique voice and evocative songs helped define a decade, and formed the soundtrack to people’s lives.

She has not always been so lucky in love, however.

Here’s a look into Alanis’ history of marriage and divorce — and where things stand today.

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Dave Coulier

Starting in 1992, Alanis dated actor and comedian Dave Coulier.

This was not only shortly after the launch of her career with her debut album, but also during a time when the Full House cast members were all cultural touchstones.

The two did break up and go their separate ways in 1994. Things never went further than dating.

After the split, there was widespread speculation that “You Oughta Know,” Alanis’ breakup anthem, was about Dave.

However, though he did at one point jokingly say that it was about him, he has since clarified that it is not, to the best of his knowledge, about him.

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Ryan Reynolds

Alanis continued during her peak era of fame and musical success.

Her next high-profile romantic entanglement began when she attended Drew Barrymore’s 2002 birthday party.

There, she met Ryan Reynolds, who was at that time in his mid-20s. However hot he may be as a DILF these days, he was hotter at that time. They soon began dating.

In June of 2004, they even became engaged after two years of dating.

However, in February 2007, they called off the engagement and split.

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Souleye

In 2009, Alanis met hip hop artist Mario “Souleye” Treadway.

They soon began dating.

Clearly, things were going well.

The two married on May 22, 2010 in a private ceremony at their Los Angeles home.

Even if a couple of her past entanglements are more famous — as individuals and for having dated her — he is the only one whom she married.

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Where do things stand today?

Alanis and Souleye have not gotten divorced and are still together. In fact, they also share three children.

Their son, Ever, was born in December 2010.

Their daughter, Onyx, was born in June 2016.

And their other son, Winter, was born in August of 2019.

Congratulations to the couple for still going strong after so many years of marriage!

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

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Jax Taylor Says He’s In Love With Brittany Cartwright’s Friend Lori Krebs: …

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We’ve known for a while that Jax Taylor is dating Lori Krebs, the former publicist and close friend of his ex-wife, Brittany Cartwright.

But we figured it was just a fling. This is Jax Taylor, after all.

Of course, falling in love with Lori and launching a serious relationship is pretty much the worst thing Jax could do in this situation, so naturally, that’s exactly what he did.

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Speaking with paparazzi outside a Los Angeles gym this week, Taylor didn’t hesitate when asked about Krebs.

“I love [Krebs] to death. You can’t help who you fall in love with. Everybody deserves to find happiness,” he said (via Page Six).

The former Bravo star went on to gush about the relationship, saying:

“I’m in the happiest place I’ve ever been, and I couldn’t be happier right now. My mental health has been so amazing since I’ve been with her.”

Taylor also called Krebs “the best thing that’s ever happened” to him and said the two “love each other very, very much.”

The public declaration comes just weeks after Taylor confirmed he was “taken” without identifying his new partner following the publication of vacation photos showing the pair together in Puerto Vallarta.

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Taylor’s comments arrive on the heels of a very public response from Cartwright, who has made it clear she feels deeply betrayed by both her estranged husband and her former friend.

During recent interviews, Cartwright described Krebs as someone who had been like family for years, saying the publicist helped her through some of the darkest moments of her marriage before beginning a relationship with Taylor.

She has since fired Krebs and didn’t hold back when discussing the situation publicly.

Taylor acknowledged that Cartwright has “every right” to be upset, but insisted “a lot of the stuff she’s saying is untrue.”

He also argued that many of the issues she’s raising stem from years ago, pointing to the extensive rehab and mental health treatment he’s undergone since the couple separated in 2024.

“I’ve gone through countless amounts of rehab [and] countless amounts of mental health facilities,” Taylor said, adding that he believes it’s unfair for old issues to continue defining him.

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Questions about the timeline have fueled much of the controversy.

Taylor and Krebs first sparked speculation back in 2024 after appearing together in social media photos, though those rumors were denied at the time.

According to a source who spoke with Page Six, however, the romantic relationship didn’t begin until several months ago.

The insider said both Taylor and Krebs were single when they got together and that their relationship developed naturally while Krebs supported Taylor through his struggles with substance abuse and mental health.

“This is the first relationship he’s been in sober,” the source claimed, adding that Taylor is “taking it very seriously.”

Krebs has not commented publicly on the relationship. She’s a publicist, after all, so she probably knows what sort of PR headaches will come with dating Jax.

Jax Taylor Says He’s In Love With Brittany Cartwright’s Friend Lori Krebs: … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Kelly Clarkson & Kids Grieve Brandon Blackstock 1 Year After Tragic Death

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On August 7, 2025, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away.

He was only 48.

Now, the former American Idol contestant is working to help their young children cope.

It is the one-year anniversary of his passing. That milestone cuts deep.

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‘Kelly has done everything she can to be there’

Brandon Blackstock died after a battle with melanoma that ultimately claimed his life.

One year later, Page Six reports that “It’s been an incredibly emotional year for Kelly and the kids.”

River, their daughter, is 12. Remington or “Remy,” their son, is 10.

“Losing a parent at such a young age is something no child should ever have to go through,” the insider opined.

The source added: “Kelly has done everything she can to be there for River and Remy as they’ve navigated that loss.”

“Her focus has been making sure they feel loved, supported, and as stable as possible,” the insider described.

The source added that this is “while giving them the space to grieve in their own way.”

Loss is difficult at any age, but children usually have fewer coping mechanisms than adults when it comes to accepting the change.

Losing a parent like this can alter a child’s trajectory in life, changing how they view relationships and more.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healthy grieving. But, in most cases, giving someone space to process is a good idea.

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They were married for nearly 7 years before the split

Clarkson and Blackstock’s marriage did not end on a high note. Nor did it end quickly.

In June of 2020, Clarkson filed to divorce her husband after just shy of seven years of marriage.

Some declared that their marriage was a pandemic casualty. Some bonds grew closer during lockdowns and social distancing, while others found that without work and hobbies, they did not really like their partners.

In Clarkson and Blackstock’s case, they locked into a lengthy legal battle that lasted for years.

It was not until March 2022 that they settled disputes on spousal support, custody of their kids, and of course the contentious Montana ranch. Only then did they finalize their divorce.

As many of us recall, Clarkson postponed her Vegas residency in light of what was, at the time, merely a report of her ex-husband’s illness.

Exes though they were, he was still the father of her children.

Since his passing, she has shared her own grief and even made public tributes to her ex in the form of changed song lyrics and more.

Her children are not public figures and their mourning remains a private matter.

But we hope that they are able to process this loss in a healthy manner, with emotional support and patience. Grief is not an easy thing or a linear experience.

Kelly Clarkson & Kids Grieve Brandon Blackstock 1 Year After Tragic Death was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Perez Hilton: First Words After Breakdown & Rescue, Revealed

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For days, fans and detractors alike have been united in horror over Perez Hilton’s alarming self-harm incident.

We have heard from his family, but everyone seems to still be searching for answers.

What does Perez himself have to say?

A new report shares his first statement after his hospitalization.

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His first words after his hospitalization, revealed

The Daily Mail reports on Perez, born Mario Lavandeira Jr, speaking from his hospital bed after being rushed to a medical facility.

“I need help,” he allegedly said.

An insider told the tabloid that Perez is “really suffering” right now.

“He’s a man in a lot of pain,” the source characterized. And they do not merely mean the numerous bloody injuries.

“I think right now he’s focused on the physical, but it’s all tied together,” the insider continued. “No one deserves the torment he’s going through.”

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The source described Perez as “stable and alert” now that he is under medical supervision.

According to the insider, he was “able to articulate himself” and communicate with his mother, Teresita Lavandeira.

“But I don’t think he’s quite self-aware enough yet [to understand exactly what happened],” the source observed.

“He’s still in a dark place as I understand it,” the insider added.

The source characterized the whole situation as “just very very sad.”

What could have led to this breakdown?

Before the harrowing incident — a TikTok livestream that dragged on and on for well over 10 minutes before the dubious social media platform’s moderators finally took action — Perez was allegedly “acting normal.”

The insider elaborated: ““He was getting excited about future projects. It had been a good day up to then.”

According to the source, it was his mother who met the cops there and told them” about the mental health crisis.

Teresita had reportedly assured her son that she’d help watch the kids if and when he needed a break.

(Fortunately, his children were reportedly not home at the time of the full incident. Perez’s sister, Barbara, “fled” with all three children to keep them from witnessing their father’s full descent.)

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There are multiple possible stressors in Perez’s recent history. For one thing, he undertook a big move.

Twice in the past year, he has been hospitalized.

After a three-week hospital stay, he announced that he was delving back into Christianity.

(Most of the time, someone who “converts” to Christianity after a major life crisis was raised in that religion.)

However, none of these things are a blazing sign pointing to the cause of his apparent breakdown. Did all of these changes and stressors add up to this, or were some of these symptoms of his worsening mental state?

Perez Hilton: First Words After Breakdown & Rescue, Revealed was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Voted in Contempt of Congress by Senate Committee: What’s Next?

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The right wing obsession with punishing Dr. Anthony Fauci just hit a new milestone.

Last week, in his attorneys’ advice, he invoked his Constitutional right to avoid self-incrimination.

On Thursday, a Senate committee voted to hold him in contempt of Congress.

The next step could be to send a criminal referral to the DOJ. Will it happen?

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Dr. Fauci was voted in Contempt of Congress

On Thursday, August 6, the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress.

Last week, members of the Senate grilled Dr. Fauci six years after the fact about the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times.

Despite him showing up to the Senate floor and allowing the GOP to put on this show trial, that still wasn’t good enough.

In an 8-to-5 vote along party lines, Republicans voted to hold him in contempt for allegedly blowing off a congressional subpoena.

The right wing narrative about Dr. Fauci seems to be a little inconsistent.

Some claim that he manufactured this virus (humans do not have the technology to engineer a virus of this sophistication), killing millions and disabling millions more.

On the flip side, other rightists have claimed that this deadly pandemic was actually nothing, and hate Dr. Fauci because they believe that the government response was too restrictive.

Both groups have been known to parrot unhinged narratives about vaccines.

Though Trump was in office in 2020 and supervised the launch of America’s pandemic response, Republican Senators are loathe to criticize him. Therefore, they take aim at Dr. Fauci.

Will he be prosecuted by the DOJ?

Rand Paul is many things. Very few of them are good.

He is also the Committee Chairman.

He says that the Fifth Amendment does not protect Dr. Fauci because President Joe Biden offered him a preemptive pardon before leaving office.

Biden issues multiple pardons for targets, like Dr. Fauci and Hunter Biden, who seemed likely to be subjected to malicious and unjust prosecutions by the Trump regime.

Dr. Fauci’s legal team advised him to invoke the Fifth because answering questions in any way might expose him to legal jeopardy. Among other things, federal pardons are not state pardons.

Now, the potential criminal referral to the DOJ may sound daunting — but it might not be that big of a deal.

An actual referral would require 60 votes in the full Senate.

Even if, let’s be real, the alleged ghost of Mitch McConnell were to join in this vote, that seems pretty unlikely.

Rand Paul, whom some people take seriously for whatever reason, wants Dr. Fauci prosecuted and imprisoned.

In that sense, this is a big deal. Vindictive maniacs who are utterly detached from reality should probably not hold as much political power in our federal government as they do now.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Voted in Contempt of Congress by Senate Committee: What’s Next? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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