Gwen Stefani Pregnant: Is A ‘Miracle’ Baby With Blake Shelton Happening?

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First came love, then came marriage, but a pregnant Gwen Stefani? Is that really a possibility?

Ever since Gwen and Blake Shelton got together, fans have been eager for them to start a family of their own.

Rumors have been flying for years, with “sources” suggesting everything from medical miracles to secret pregnancies and beyond.

On the flip side, there have also been reports that the pair are headed for a split, but we choose to ignore that noise.

So, is Gwen Stefani, who turned 56 in October, pregnant? Let’s discuss what we know.

Blake Shelton, his wife Gwen Stefani and her children pose during his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony, in 2023. ((Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images))

Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton Love Being Parents 

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton started dating in late 2015, shortly after both of them divorced their respective spouses.

While they seemingly had nothing in common, it was clear from the start that they were perfectly aligned when it came to the importance of family.

Gwen gave birth to three children with her ex, Gavin Rossdale: Kingston, Zuma and Apollo.

Meanwhile, Blake had no children of his own with his ex-wife, Miranda Lambert. In fact, some insiders suggested that the lack of kids was the reason for their split. 

From the moment Blake joined the family, it was clear he was eager to be a role model for Gwen’s boys and took to being a “stepdad” even before it was official. 

In fact, he’s become such a mentor to the boys, he’s even started helping them launch their own musical careers! How about that!

Gwen Stefani pregnant in 2006 with her then husband Gavin Rossdale at the Grammys ((Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images))

Is Gwen Stefani Pregnant with Blake Shelton’s Child?

Cards on the table: no, Gwen isn’t pregnant. At least, not that she has announced. 

But it’s not completely out of the question that these two will still have a kid together – especially since they have been trying for over 7 years!

Gwen and Blake did not get married until 2021, but for years before that, it was reported that the pair were “hyper-focused on getting pregnant.”

Insiders close to the couple told outlets like Us Weekly that their bond was so strong, Blake and Gwen put having a kid ahead of getting married for many years.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani attend the 48th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Julie Andrews at Dolby Theatre on June 09, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for TNT))

“They believe there is still a chance for Gwen,” said an Shelton insider. “They are incredibly hopeful.”

Despite having 3 successful pregnancies, Gwen was in her late 40’s when she started dating Blake.

While celebs like Janet Jackson welcomed children into their 50’s, insiders explained that Gwen needed some help if she was going to conceive. 

“Gwen would love to get pregnant, things with Blake are so perfect, having a baby with him would be the icing on the cake.,” a Gwen insider told HollywoodLife.com. 

“She’s a big believer in alternative medicine so she wants to do it in the most natural way possible. She’s been getting acupuncture and working with a Chinese herbalist to increase her fertility.” 

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. ( (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy))

However, as we know, as of 2024, any attempts to have a baby have not proven fruitful yet. 

Still, there is always adoption and surrogacy. And ,with them both off The Voice now, there would be no real time to focus on a family.

Gwen Stefani Loves Being A Mother 

“I waited my whole life to be a mom. That’s all I wanted, my entire life”

The rock star mom appeared on a 2024 episode of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show‘s podcast, and she discussed how hard it was to juggle her kids while working, even though she loved being a mom. 

From working on her solo album to touring with No Doubt, Kingston was always by her side.

“It just felt so real and right. I got so ripped off on that tour because I was so sick. I ended up taking the baby when he was 9 months and going and doing a world tour, like 120 shows … We’re in a hotel one day and I thought that I had to stop nursing because I was like, ‘How am I going to nurse and be on stage?'”

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani attend the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

With all that said, Gwen had thought, once upon a time, that she was too old to have another child. Then her oldest,  Kingston started asking her to have another sibling.

“I was like, ‘I’m too old. I’m not having any more babies. I’m sorry, love,’ ” she said. “He just wanted a baby, so he would start praying every night for this baby. Four weeks later, praying every night like, ‘Please, let my mom have a baby,’ and I’m pregnant with Apollo.”

Gwen calls that pregnancy a miracle. She also admits she’s been lucky enough to have 3 miracles happen in her lifetime. 

“[Hosting The Voice] was the second miracle. The first miracle was getting pregnant. The second was The Voice. And then the third was, obviously, meeting Blake.”

Perhaps a fourth miracle is due? Fourth baby, fourth miracle – stranger things have happened!

Gwen Stefani Pregnant: Is A ‘Miracle’ Baby With Blake Shelton Happening? 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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Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Divorce Explained: ‘He Wants to Build a New Life’ …

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Speculation has run wild about Jelly Roll and Bunny Xo’s divorce.

Some claim that the singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, wanted to “trade in” his wife of nearly a decade for a younger model.

His own daughter predicted the internet’s reaction to the truth about their split.

Now, a new report lays the blame on something more personal and relatable and a little less sensational. Is it true?

Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala at The Beverly Hilton on January 31, 2026. (Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Did their marriage end because the IVF didn’t pan out?

RadarOnline is now reporting that DeFord had held out hope that he and Bunnie would successfully conceive via IVF.

However, the report alleges that their efforts to have a child together failed.

Despite the urging of some members of his management team, this was apparently a breaking point.

“With Jelly, his life narrative is as important to his career as the music he makes,” an alleged inside source explained.

With that in mind, those closest to him really wanted his marriage to work out.

“His story of being a lifelong jailbird who turned around his life when Bunnie took the reins struck a chord with fans,” the supposed insider affirmed.

The source added: “Ending it would be a career blow.”

Certainly there are many famous acts, including comedian John Mulaney and former Try Guys personality Ned Fulmer, where fans took the end of a marriage very seriously.

“Jelly hoped having a child would turn things around,” the purported insider claimed.

“But,” the source added, “it just didn’t work out.”

Fertility can make or break many relationships

“Now he wants to build a new life,” the insider claimed.

“And,” the alleged source continued, “realize his dream of becoming a dad again.”

Obviously, many of us are keenly aware that having a child is not a magical fix for a relationship.

Infamously, not only does it not mend a marriage, but condemns a child to grow up in a household where the parents aren’t necessarily happy with each other or in general.

In some cases, these children internalize it, blaming themselves for the circumstances of their births.

DeFord is already a parent to 18-year-old Bailee.

He has had primary custody of her since she was 8.

He is also the father of 9-year-old (almost 10, in fact) Noah. Noah’s mother has primary custody.

It’s possible, but not confirmed, that the IVF medications played a role in DeFord and Bunnie’s conflicts that culminated in their divorce earlier this year.

Despite that, Bunnie has said that she still wants to continue with IVF and welcome a child with her ex.

Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Divorce Explained: ‘He Wants to Build a New Life’ … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Chris Affleck Cause of Death: Mother of Ben & Casey Was 83

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Actors Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck have suffered a loss in their family.

Their mother, Chris Anne Affleck, has passed away.

Her death followed a diagnosis of cancer. Doctors had only given her months to live.

Chris was 83.

Ben Affleck with mom Chris Affleck in the 2000s. (Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagic)

She died early last month

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chris passed away on June 2.

This followed a diagnosis in December.

She had pancreatic cancer.

Doctors at the time told her that she had about six months to live.

Unfortunately, the prognosis was very accurate.

Born as Christopher Anne Boldt in 1942 in New York, Chris would go on to graduate from Harvard.

She spent 35 years as a teacher and remained a committed civil rights activist.

She married Timothy Affleck, divorcing in the ’80s. Together, they welcomed Ben in 1972 and then Casey in 1975.

Ben Affleck’s career has been successful for decades. He is also, pretty famously, a good person — even if he is the butt of some joke memes.

Casey is arguably better known for settling two sexual harassment lawsuits out of court than for his acting career.

Ben brought his mom to the Oscars almost 30 years ago

For much of the public, their first introduction to Chris was when her son was nominated for an Oscar.

In 1998, both Ben Affleck and Matt Damon received nominations for Good Will Hunting.

The actors attended the Oscars together, which could mean nothing, and both brought their mothers.

“We were sitting next to our moms and we won, and we kind of hugged our moms. I remember how everyone had made such a big thing out of it as if this was such a novelty,” Ben recalled to Vanity Fair in 2023.

“There was nobody else that was going to go,” he explained. “That was it. Of course, our moms were gonna go. That was really innocent and not faked.”

The pancreas is part of the endocrine system, and lies directly behind the stomach.

When cancerous cells begin to multiply out of control and potentially spread to other parts of the body, this is pancreatic cancer.

About 90% of all cancers of the pancreas are pancreatic adenocarcinoma, to the point where this is often synonymous with pancreatic cancer (even though this can take other forms, like neuroendocrine tumors).

In general, pancreatic cancer tends to have a very poor prognosis, as was the case with Chris. The cancer tends to be diagnosed at a later stage.

Our hearts go out to the Affleck family as they continue to mourn their dearly departed mother and grandmother.

Chris Affleck Cause of Death: Mother of Ben & Casey Was 83 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Meghan Markle Allegedly Clashed with ‘MasterChef’ Judge After …

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Back in April, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex took a trip to Australia.

Many recall this trip because the two were well-received, which seemed to make the royal firm frantic.

One of the things that actually happened was that Meghan Markle made a guest appearance on MasterChef Australia.

Now, a report describes an upsetting encounter as personalities clashed behind the scenes. What happened?

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during a Scar Tree Walk on April 16, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo Credit: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

‘All the way from sunny California …’

According to a report from SkyNews, Meghan clashed with MasterChef Australia judge Poh Ling Yeow.

“We’ve had MasterChef royalty in the kitchen before but no one like this,” Yeow announced in a promotional clip.

“All the way from sunny California, please welcome to MasterChef Australia … the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle!” she continued.

That sounds like a slightly cringe but otherwise fine introduction. That’s pretty normal for a cooking show introducing a celebrity guest.

But the report alleges that Meghan felt “frustrated” by the remark, which left Yeow feeling “upset.”

“It wasn’t about Meghan personally,” the inside source claimed.

“Poh felt she had been unintentionally drawn into a royal protocol issue she never intended to be part of,” the insider explained.

That sounds like the story of Meghan’s life over the past decade.

Yeow reportedly wanted to personally apologize to Meghan for any awkwardness, but apparently the show talked her out of it.

“She was willing to reach out immediately,” a second source alleged. “But she was advised to leave it for production to handle.”

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‘There was no frustration on Meghan’s side …’

According to a third source, some moments were filmed but will never air from the episode. (That’s how TV works.)

“Poh is full of energy — she’s always joking and lifting the mood,” the third insider described.

The source claimed: She tried to bring that same spark with Meghan, cracking a few playful lines, but not all of it landed as intended.”

Meanwhile, a source close to Meghan told Page Six that she and Yeow “had a great time together on set.”

The insider clarified: “There was no frustration on Meghan’s side about anything that was said on set.”

What are we to make about this?

Well, it’s always possible that this is just part of the flurry of anti-Meghan stories that came pouring out of the royal firm as royalists panicked over how well liked Meghan and Harry are outside of beans-on-toast island.

But we can also consider the possibility that there was a small slice of awkwardness on set when someone dropped the word “royalty” in the same line as mentioning Meghan.

That said, we hope that she knows by now that no matter what she says or does, nothing will ever be good enough for the people who hate her. They clearly do not need a reason to hate her, after all.

Ultimately, it’s up to each individual whether to decide whether they believe that Meghan had some sort of huffy bit on screen or whether she was just a normal guest judge. The latter is more reasonable but, hey, you can believe anything that you like, we suppose.

Meghan Markle Allegedly Clashed with ‘MasterChef’ Judge After … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Did Lauryn Shannon’s Boyfriend Knock Up a Sugar Mama? June Shannon Warns It Might …

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Mama June Shannon loves to drop messy family allegations on social media for no apparent reason.

This time, her claim is about daughter Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon and her boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens.

(Lauryn is no stranger to airing dirty laundry, for what it’s worth.)

June says that Lauryn’s new man has multiple sugar mamas … and that one of them may be pregnant.

Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Shannon attends WEtv’s premiere fashion event on March 13, 2019. (Photo Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for WEtv)

One of the sugar mamas might now be a baby mama …

Mama June took to her TikTok page to allege that Lauryn’s boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens, has knocked up one of his sugar mamas.

During the TikTok Live on Tuesday, July 21, June told followers that this was not yet confirmed.

“He really might have a girl pregnant, but we’re kind of concerned about that, but that hasn’t came out yet, so don’t tell nobody,” she said during the Live.

Speaking about something on social media as a public figure is not a traditional way to keep a secret.

Interestingly, June dished on this claim without calling for Lauryn to dump Darrin. Why is that?

@jamesazq315 Mama June dishing tea on Darrin #mamajune #pumpkin #darrin #mamajunefromnottohotfamilycrsis ♬ original sound – Tea☕☕☕

According to June, she believes that Lauryn and Darrin are not cheating.

“Because Darrin does his thing, Pumpkin does her thing,” she explained, “so I guarantee that they’re probably in an open relationship.”

June shadily added: “But hey, if they’re okay with being in an open relationship and [Pumpkin is] going to different cities and meeting her sugar daddies, and [Darrin] meeting his sugar mamas here in Georgia.”

She added: “I mean, if they’re cool with that, I’m cool with that.” It’s unclear if Lauryn is invested in June’s opinion of her romance.

June added that her daughter and Darrin are hoping that their hookups will bankroll a $90,000 new pool at Lauryn’s house.

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Pumpkin claims that she invented this rumor

June went on to detail the alleged sugar mamas in Jones County, including a multi-millionaire like June once was, a woman who works at the sheriff’s office, and an associate of Lauryn.

She also warned that Lauryn will feel “heartbroken” if this other woman truly is pregnant. Lauryn and Darrin are both already parents, by the way.

For her part, Lauryn is actively debunking her mother’s allegations, The Ashley documented.

“I texted her last night to start some tea just so y’all would yap it up,” she claimed in an Instagram comment.

On Facebook, Lauryn claimed that June is “just stirring s–t up” in order to “get mfs talking.”

Who should we believe?

Well, there is really no reason to believe that June is telling the truth, even without Lauryn’s counterclaims.

On the other hand, there is also no reason to believe that “Pumpkin” is telling the truth, either.

Both women have possible motives to lie. And Lauryn’s version of events also admits to a deceitful conspiracy to hoodwink fans. But to what end?

There is seemingly nothing to be gained by conjuring up a dramatic story only to debunk it within days. But, then again, nothing that this family does makes any kind of sense. That’s why they’re on reality TV.

Did Lauryn Shannon’s Boyfriend Knock Up a Sugar Mama? June Shannon Warns It Might … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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MrBeast and Thea Booysen: Married!!!

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MrBeast is officially off the market!

The YouTube superstar, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, married longtime girlfriend Thea Booysen during a private wedding celebration on Richard Branson’s exclusive Necker Island, according to a report from People.

The couple tied the knot in front of approximately 70 close friends and family members after several days of festivities on the luxurious Caribbean island.

MrBeast attends the Los Angeles VIP screening of “Beast Games” Season Two with Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 06, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Prime Video)

Rather than turning the occasion into a social media spectacle — like some recent newlyweds — Donaldson and Booysen opted for a low-key celebration with no cameras beyond their professional wedding photographer.

“This will definitely be more family and friends — definitely more private,” Donaldson had previously said while discussing his wedding plans.

“It will be the ultimate way to take some time away and enjoy things.”

The festivities reportedly began on July 14 and stretched across an entire week, giving guests plenty of time to enjoy Necker Island’s amenities before the couple exchanged vows.

Wedding attendees spent time snorkeling, kitesurfing and even interacting with the island’s resident kangaroos and lemurs before the ceremony, which was officiated by a family friend who is an ordained minister.

Donaldson and Booysen first met in 2022 while the YouTube creator was visiting South Africa. Introduced through a mutual friend at dinner, the pair quickly connected over their shared interests.

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“When I met him, I was quite surprised how down-to-earth he was, and also how intelligent he was,” Booysen recalled. “I thought YouTubers were just sort of a persona, but when I met him, I was quite surprised to see that he’s actually a nice guy.”

After returning to the United States, Donaldson reached out via X, and the two soon began a long-distance relationship.

He proposed on Christmas Day in 2024 while both of their families looked on after disguising the engagement ring as part of a gift exchange.

Now that they’re officially husband and wife, Booysen says little will change in their day-to-day lives.

“It sounds silly, but this is really just a formality,” she told People. “Ever since we started dating we’ve been doing it with the goal of marriage.”

She also described the wedding week as “heaven,” adding that she and Donaldson hope to make gathering their friends and family for a week-long celebration an annual tradition.

Our congratulations go out to Mr. and Mrs. Beast!

MrBeast and Thea Booysen: Married!!! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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