Dax Shepard addressed claims that he’s “controlling” and “abusive” toward his wife, Kristen Bell, during the Monday episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast.

The 51-year-old actor said he had tried to ignore the latest wave of criticism, but that changed once it started affecting Kristen.

“Another round of me being a terrible person was in the media, and like, I avoided that,” Dax said on the episode, as Us Weekly reports.

He went on to say the chatter “hit Kristen’s doorstep really hard.”

Dax called the rumors about their marriage “deeply insulting” and explained why the backlash has been so painful for his wife.

He also pushed back on the picture some critics have painted of him at home. “I don’t ever yell,” he said.

The speculation took off about two weeks before Dax’s response, after Kristen appeared on “Armchair Expert” and opened up about how her husband flirts with her.

According to the 46-year-old actress, Dax’s go-to move on a date is complimenting their waiter or waitress while she’s sitting right there.

Kristen framed the habit as a sweet quirk. In her telling, Dax praising someone else in front of her was really his way of flirting with her.

Plenty of listeners didn’t see it that way. The clip went viral, and Dax quickly found himself in hot water online.

Some critics took particular issue with reports that the compliments were often directed at waitresses and focused on their appearance, a detail that didn’t sit well with a lot of people who heard the story.

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From there, the conversation snowballed. Commenters began picking apart the couple’s dynamic, and some went as far as labeling Dax controlling and abusive in his marriage.

None of those claims has been backed up by anything beyond online speculation, and Dax flatly rejected them on his podcast.

Dax, who’s best known for his role on Parenthood, admitted that the criticism has been hard to tune out, even as he insisted he was prepared to let the noise about himself go.

What he wasn’t prepared for, he explained, was seeing Kristen take the brunt of it.

The couple have long been open about their relationship, and Armchair Expert has frequently served as a window into their marriage. Kristen’s appearance on the show was supposed to be another lighthearted peek behind the curtain.

Instead, it turned into the latest round of scrutiny for the pair, with the flirting anecdote being replayed and dissected far beyond the podcast’s usual audience.

Dax Shepard Responds to Claims He’s ‘Controlling’ and ‘Abusive’ to Kristen Bell was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

“This is an outrage,” declares America’s most outraged podcaster.

On Monday, the court sentenced convicted rapist Russell Brand to just over 10 years in prison.

Megyn Kelly is not in a celebratory mood.

To no one’s surprise, she siding with the rapist — declaring him the victim of a “witch hunt.”

She thinks that the sentence is ‘insane’

For one conviction on rape and three on sexual assault, Brand received a 10-and-a-half year sentence behind bars.

His sentence was on the lower end of what prosecutors sought and much less than the maximum penalty.

(Police are still investigating other cases against him — and, with luck, this is just the beginning of his time behind bars.)

On her eponymous podcast, Kelly once again made it clear that she’s here to comfort and reinforce the worldviews of her audience of geriatric white men.

“Good Lord. Ten and a half years in prison?” Kelly complained.

🚨🇬🇧 Megyn Kelly seems visibly shaken that her r*pist friend, Russel Brand has been found guilty and remanded in custody, not even able to say goodbye to his children. The injustice of it! How do these supposed conservatives live with themselves? Not a word for the actual victims and what they’ve been through.

— HUMAN WA$TE (@Dplanet) November 5, 2026

“He grabbed a boob,” Kelly began, as if seeking to minimize the significance of sexual assault.

“He kissed a lady,” she continued. She added: “He sniffed a lady.”

Kelly added: “And he had backdoor sex with a woman who licked his backdoor before she was even introduced to him.”

That is a categorically bonkers way to describe anal rape. But, to Kelly, it’s his prison sentence that’s somehow unfair.

“This is insane,” Kelly complained.

On Thursday I wrote about the 2014 injunction Russell Brand obtained against a woman who accused him of assault. I've now obtained the final order. It's breathtaking. She had no lawyer. No trial. Yet she was silenced for life – even barred from speaking to the police. 🧵:

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— Dan Neidle (@danneidle.bsky.social) November 7, 2026 at 4:56 AM

‘This is an outrage’

As is so often the case for people like Kelly, her argument appears to be that women are to blame for being raped — especially when the rapist is white.

After (of course) claiming that the UK imported rapists to “rape young, white girls with impunity for years,” she contrasted this apparent blanket immunity with Brand’s case.

“And now Russell Brand — for grabbing boobs, kissing, sniffing, and having that kind of sex with a woman who consented to vaginal sex with him seconds beforehand,” she complained.

After even further victim-blaming, Kelly whined that now “he’s going to jail for 10 years.” She griped: “This is an outrage. This is an obvious double standard.” She also called it a “political witch hunt.”

Does she just hate women? Or did Kelly actually buy Brand’s claim that he’s being persecuted for being a conservative?

Without giving Kelly too much credit, we can probably say that she’d be saying this even if she sees through Brand’s persecution complex nonsense.

Her conservative viewership of older white men tune in to her because she is beautiful and because she reinforces their horrible worldviews in a way that gives them comfort.

After all, what does conservatism conserve?

Most often, existing power structures that keep the world running exactly as it has without revision or correction — allowing wealthy terrible men to do terrible things, often to women and girls.

When those men are exposed or even, rarely, held accountable, Kelly’s viewers want reassurance that their systems are right and good, that nothing needs to be changed, that it’s either a fluke or a conspiracy, that women and immigrants are the real danger.

Megyn Kelly live-streamed today to show support for Russell Brand after his sentencing.

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— Don Lemon (@donlemonofficial.bsky.social) November 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM

She’s an opportunist, but this is also who she has chosen to be

This is clearly why Kelly appears so focused upon the consensual sexual encounters that preceded the rape.

She’s not just victim-blaming — she wants her geriatric audience to see a woman engaging in (let’s be honest, very common) sex acts to be seen as some sort of floozy.

Maybe Kelly earnestly believes that these sex acts mean that Brand’s victim was fair game for rape, or was consenting via proxy, or whatever.

But it seems likely that she’s just bringing up these details to disparage the victim in the eyes of her audience, most of whom are older and misogynistic.

There was a time when Kelly attempted to brand herself as some sort of warrior for women. It did not last. Calculated or not, this is who she is.

Megyn Kelly Flips OUT Over Russell Brand Prison Sentence: ‘This Is an Outrage’ was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, won’t face a jury until the summer of 2028.

Fourth District Judge Tony Graf set jury selection for Wednesday, June 21, 2028, during a hearing in Provo, Utah, on Monday, November 9 (via OK! Magazine).

The trial itself is reportedly expected to get underway on July 31, 2028, after jury selection wraps.

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That puts opening arguments nearly three years after Kirk’s death, and roughly a year later than his family had hoped to see the case go to trial.

The scheduling didn’t come easily. Prosecutors and Robinson’s defense team reportedly clashed over when proceedings should begin before Graf settled on the 2028 timeline.

The hearing was closely watched, with the proceedings streamed live as the judge weighed the date.

Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, responded to the ruling within hours.

In a statement posted to X, she blasted the decision to push the trial to June 2028, TMZ reports.

“Today’s decision to delay the trial of the man accused of murdering our beloved Charlie until at least June 2028, is deeply disappointing,” the statement read.

Erika Kirk also said that every additional day without justice only prolongs her family’s pain.

The statement has been attributed both to Erika Kirk personally and to the Kirk family as a whole, but the message was the same either way: they wanted this case in front of a jury much sooner.

The reaction came just one day after Erika Kirk condemned comedians joking about her husband’s death.

On Sunday, November 8, she posted a lengthy message slamming “leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators” who she said laugh about political assassination “as though it’s entertainment.”

She did not name anyone in that post, though the timing pointed to recent remarks from Dave Chappelle and Jennifer Welch.

“My husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed in an act of political violence,” she wrote, adding that it was “something our two children and I will live with every day for the rest of our lives.”

Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.

He was appearing on campus as part of his American Comeback Tour when he was struck in the neck by a single gunshot.

Video of the moment spread rapidly on social media in the hours after the shooting, and his death set off a wave of reaction across the political spectrum.

Robinson was later identified as the suspect and charged in connection with the killing.

He has not been convicted of any crime, and the case against him will now play out over the next year and a half before a jury hears it.

The anniversary of Kirk’s death in September drew fresh attention to the case, as supporters and critics debated his legacy online.

Erika Kirk has stayed in the public eye since her husband’s death, speaking out repeatedly on his behalf and on behalf of the couple’s two children.

Graf reportedly reserved a lengthy stretch of the court calendar for the proceedings, signaling that the trial itself could run for months once it begins.

For now, jury selection in Provo is set to begin on June 21, 2028, with the trial expected to follow on July 31.

Charlie Kirk’s Accused Killer Won’t Stand Trial Until 2028; Erika Kirk Blasts Delay was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

At first, the public only knew that a man was accused of using his fame and power to prey upon women.

Until now, the world only knew that the anonymous celebrity had threatened to take his own life if his name became public.

That man is comedian, former Britain’s Got Talent judge, and children’s book author David Walliams.

Some, familiar with why he has lost a couple of his most famous gigs, might find this less surprising than others.

No longer anonymous

On Tuesday, November 10, The Guardian publicly identified Walliams as the allegedly suicidal celebrity.

The allegations say that he used his status to groom women between the ages of 17 and 22 for sex.

Walliams, upon learning that the story would be published, fought frantically with the court to get an injunction to prevent his name from coming up.

However, the court ruled that he could be named.

The court maintained this even after Walliams’ team argued that he was in danger of taking his own life if the world found out.

A joint three-year investigation by ITV News and the Guardian reveals allegations David Walliams preyed on teenage girls as young as 15 Walliams denies all allegations including criminal activity Read and watch the full investigation here: https://t.co/Hh4zwec4h9 https://t.co/gbdezDub94

— ITV News (@itvnews) November 10, 2026

Walliams’ attorney, Sara Mansoori KC, essentially argued to the court that naming her client would be tantamount to a death sentence.

“The only reason they would not be fatal is because the claimant would be locked up and prevented from his desire to end his life,” she claimed.

“The claimant has attempted suicide twice as a result of these matters,” she alleged.

Mansoori went on to say that Walliams has “been hospitalized for months, been the subject of involuntary detention and been examined by multiple — now more than 10 — doctors.”

She also sought to assure the court that Walliams “has no intention of returning to public life.”

All things considered, this name-drop is sadly not a shock

Walliams denies the allegations against him. They are, notably, not the first that have come his way.

From 2012 until 2022, he was a judge on Britain’s Got Talent. In 2022, there were reports that he made derogatory and also sexually explicit remarks to contestants on the show.

He left. There was also a legal dispute, which was settled in 2023.

In 2025, despite being a bestselling children’s author, Walliams underwent an investigation by HarperCollins into — you guessed it — allegations of sexual harassment towards young women at the company.

The publishing giant then ended their contract with him and has stated that they will no longer sell or reprint his existing books.

Just rewound Sky News 6½ hours (on their YouTube channel) to watch that moment for myself

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All things considered, perhaps Walliams is not the most shocking name to anyone familiar with why he is no longer on Britain’s Got Talent or why he is no longer churning out books through HarperCollins.

Many may understandably feel uneasy at the idea of naming an alleged predator who might take his own life if publicly identified.

However, it is surely in the interest of justice for people to be familiar with any credible allegations against Walliams.

Additionally, surely most would agree that the trauma of victims of sexual predation generally experience worse mental health symptoms, including suicidal ideation, than the alleged perpetrators.

Walliams’ name is out there. Whatever comes next is up to him.

David Walliams Identified as Alleged Sexual Predator Who Threatened Suicide If Named was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS is issuing refunds to customers who bought the brand’s $148 advent calendar, TMZ reports.

The move comes after a wave of furious complaints from shoppers who felt the pricey holiday box was extremely underwhelming for what they paid.

Advent calendars are meant to track the days leading up to Christmas, with a little surprise tucked behind each door. Many SKIMS buyers apparently expected a lot more from their surprises, given the price tag.

Now the brand is reimbursing the customers who called it out. The refunds are being offered to buyers who were dissatisfied with their calendars.

The calendar first started drawing heat last week, when it got thoroughly roasted online.

Some critics went as far as labeling it the “worst advent calendar ever.” After all, this is the brand that helped make Kim a billionaire. So it probably shouldn’t be cutting corners on an item targeted at diehard fans.

For a brand that has built its reputation on shapewear and loungewear that sells out in minutes, the reaction to a holiday accessory was a rare stumble.

Before the refund news broke, SKIMS had already moved to address the backlash publicly.

The brand acknowledged that it is “aware of the feedback” about the calendar and its accessories, E! News reports.

That acknowledgment appears to have been the first step, with the refunds following as SKIMS reportedly works to win back customers who felt burned by the purchase.

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The internet’s complaints were clearly heard, and the brand’s response landed quickly. The outcry built over a matter of days before SKIMS changed course.

This isn’t the first time the brand has found itself under fire from its own customers, and shoppers have been quick to hold Kim and her company to account.

The price was a sticking point for many critics. At $148, buyers expected a premium experience to match the SKIMS name, and plenty of them said that’s not what showed up on their doorsteps.

The advent calendar drama marks the second time in about a week that Kim has caught heat from her own fans.

Last week, Kim faced backlash over a post on X that many followers read as a celebration of the Democrats’ wins in the midterm elections.

The day after the election, Kim shared a video of herself modeling with the caption, “GOOD MORNING AMERICA.”

Critics quickly pulled her friend Ivanka Trump into the conversation, accusing Kim of turning her back on her Republican pal after a rough night for the party.

Kim has also been in the headlines for more serious reasons lately. She recently revealed on The Kardashians that she underwent surgery to have “irregularities” removed from her esophagus.

That health scare reportedly has ties to the illness that took her late father, Robert Kardashian Sr., who died in 2003 after a battle with cancer.

As for the advent calendar, SKIMS customers who felt shortchanged now have a way to get their money back, with the brand reimbursing buyers who were unhappy with what they received.

Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Issues Refunds After $148 Advent Calendar Backlash was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

On Monday, Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

And it seems that the disgraced comic is reportedly having a miserable time behind bars, with new reports claiming the convicted rapist is too frightened to leave his cell as fellow prisoners target him.

According to The Blast, Brand is facing a frightening new reality, with inmates allegedly subjecting him to relentless taunts.

The outlet reports that other prisoners view the disgraced comedian as a “high-end target,” and that he is allegedly avoiding leaving his cell as a result.

Page Six paints a similar picture, reporting that Brand has been left “cowering in fear” while inmates taunt him with a vulgar chant.

Reports also claim that the conditions he is living in are grim. Brand is reportedly housed in “vermin-infested” surroundings alongside violent inmates, and prisoners are said to be subjected to drug searches.

Sources claim the taunts and the harsh surroundings have left Brand keeping to his cell as much as he can.

It’s a dramatic fall for a man who was once a fixture on British television and in Hollywood comedies.

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Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday, November 5, after a four-week trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court.

The same jury acquitted him of two additional counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault.

His bail was denied following the verdict, which meant Brand went straight into custody while he awaited his punishment.

The convictions involved four different women, and the offenses took place between 2004 and 2009.

During sentencing, Mr. Justice Bennathan addressed Brand directly, noting that many people had once considered him funny and charismatic.

“You had also become a sexual predator,” the judge told him.

The judge also said that Brand’s fame had protected him until the allegations against him became public in 2023.

One of the most disturbing parts of the case involved the woman Brand was convicted of raping at his Hampstead home in 2009. According to the judge, the encounter began as consensual sex before Brand removed a condom without her consent and raped her.

The judge described the lasting impact on the woman, including her later struggles with alcohol. She reportedly spent months afraid that she might have contracted HIV.

Another victim was sexually assaulted while working on a project for Channel 4. The judge recalled Brand making crude sexual comments about her afterward in front of two male colleagues.

Before the sentence was handed down, Kirsty Brimelow, chair of the Bar Council, had predicted that Brand would likely face “between six and nine years” in prison, though a life sentence was technically possible.

The final sentence landed above that estimate, putting Brand behind bars into the 2030s.

Not everyone accepted the outcome. Elon Musk publicly called the sentence “unjust,” weighing in before the judge had even issued it.

Brand’s supporters had also begun circulating conspiracy theories online about the case, including a graphic that compared his potential sentence with that of another convicted rapist.

His legal troubles may not be over, either. There are ongoing cases, and as investigators continue to gather evidence for the Crown Prosecution Service, Brand could face further trials in the future.

For now, he is serving his sentence amid reports that life inside has been anything but comfortable.

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

Inside Russell Brand’s Grim Jail Life After Rape Conviction: Vermin, Violence & Drug Searches was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

If you spent any time watching TV this weekend, then there’s a very good chance that you saw a trailer for the upcoming A Christmas Carol adaptation, Ebenezer.

And if you’re also a fan of celebrity gossip, you might have found yourself thinking — wait, wasn’t Johnny Depp canceled?

Sure, the once A-list actor has appeared in a handful of indie projects in the years since the infamous Amber Heard trial, but now he’s back to headlining big-budget, family-friendly fare.

In the movie’s promotional trailer, Depp delivers a particularly pointed message to audiences: “It’s good to be back.”

Apparently, the timing is no coincidence.

The comeback campaign began gaining momentum over the summer, when Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con dressed as Scrooge.

His appearance generated considerable attention, with Paramount seemingly testing how audiences would respond to seeing the actor back in a major promotional role.

The studio also has reason to be encouraged by early audience reactions. According to reporting from Puck, Ebenezer received an 80 out of 100 in test screenings, while Depp himself reportedly scored an impressive 86.

Those numbers suggest there may be an audience willing to welcome him back, although test screenings are hardly a guarantee of box-office success.

The cast also includes Rupert Grint, Ian McKellen, Daisy Ridley, Sam Claflin, and Andrea Riseborough. Depp is expected to follow the project with Day Drinker, a thriller co-starring Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline.

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Of course, Depp’s return cannot be discussed without revisiting the legal battles involving his former wife, Amber Heard.

Their highly publicized disputes included a 2020 British libel case, which Depp lost, and a 2022 Virginia defamation trial. The American jury found that Heard had defamed Depp, while also finding that one statement made by Depp’s attorney had defamed Heard. The former couple eventually settled their appeals.

The fallout significantly disrupted both careers, although their professional trajectories have looked very different since then.

Heard has largely stepped away from Hollywood, with her first major on-screen project since 2023 being Silenced, a documentary examining the use of defamation lawsuits against women who speak publicly about abuse allegations.

Meanwhile, Depp is once again being positioned as a major Hollywood leading man.

That contrast has drawn criticism from advocates and commentators who believe the entertainment industry is more willing to rehabilitate male stars than the women who publicly accuse them of misconduct.

Film scholar Tanya Horeck has also challenged the idea that Depp is truly returning from professional exile, noting that he remained visible through advertising campaigns and a devoted online following.

Still, the commercial question facing Paramount is relatively straightforward: Will moviegoers actually purchase tickets to see Depp again?

Ebenezer arrives in theaters November 13, and its performance could help determine just how much Hollywood is willing to bet on the actor’s renewed popularity.

For now, Depp appears confident that audiences are ready for another visit. Whether they’ll agree remains to be seen.

Johnny Depp Debate Rages as ‘Ebenezer’ Hits Theaters: Wasn’t He Canceled? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

The “wild” Duggar cousin just added another layer to tensions with her extended family.

Amy even managed to shade Joy-Anna’s big news in the process.

She soon revealed that Joy, specifically, refuses to speak to her.

Amy says that she’s open to talking. But Joy?

It started with a small update on Joseph’s case

Over the weekend, Amy Rachelle King took to her TikTok page to share an update on tension with her extended family as one of them — Joseph — heads to trial.

In the video, which has since spread to multiple other social media platforms, the “rebellious” Duggar cousin acknowledged that “a lot of people” do not like what she has been saying.

Some of these folks are Duggar loyalists, and condemn her for criticizing her cousins and her aunt and uncle. (Remember, Amy is quite close with some of them — like Jill.)

However, Amy emphasized that she will continue to speak up for “what is right,” especially as Joseph’s trial approaches.

She also cheekily described how her cousins use announcements, interviews, and more to put on a cheery facade and distract from dark stories that come out about the Duggars as individuals or as a cult.

With Joseph Duggar's CSA trial approaching, here is what Amy Duggar had to say.

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— fanana hammock (@fananahammock.bsky.social) November 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM

If you have ever followed any of the Duggars on social media, you likely know that commenters will leave the most inane, superficial comments.

At times, it seems like a desperate bid to talk about anything and everything except something important.

Well, this was no exception.

After Amy spoke at length about family tensions and even new evidence in Joseph’s trial (another phone call, she said, though we must of course acknowledge that Amy likely has no firsthand knowledge of the case), a commenter wrote about her appearance.

Specifically, they gushed about how Amy resembles cousin Joy-Anna in both looks and voice.

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Joy ‘will not talk to me’

Amy replied to this comment, informing the fan that she and Joy are not on speaking terms — but that’s it’s entirely one-sided.

“I wish her well,” she began.

“She will not talk to me,” Amy revealed.

“But the door is always open,” she emphasized, “and I’ve made that perfectly clear.”

In other words, she says that Joy has cut her out of her life — and that the ball is in Joy’s court.

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One would hope that Joy has not iced out Amy because of Amy’s outspoken advocacy for a CSA survivor, one who was nine when a grown man — allegedly Joy’s brother Joseph — chose to make her his victim.

But obviously it is impossible to believe that Joy is distancing herself from Amy because of Amy’s malicious vice signaling on social and political matters.

It is likely that, for any abhorrent view that Amy expresses, Joy holds one at least as bad if not worse.

One can understand Joy’s feelings about Joseph’s charges, but part of those feelings are likely that public commentary on it is worse for their family.

As Amy is well aware, the Duggars — and especially the women — are groomed to brush conflicts, trauma, and more under the rug and smile their way through things.

Amy Duggar Says Joy-Anna ‘Will Not Talk to Me’ Amidst Joseph Scandal was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Dianna Russini is officially back in the game. And while her return to sports media might be good news for her career, it’s unlikely to make everyone forget the scandal that sent her packing in the first place.

The former NFL insider announced Monday that she’s joining BetUS Casino & Sportsbook, marking her first major career move since resigning from The Athletic in April.

In a statement announcing the move, she made it clear that she’s eager to return to covering the league.

“Football has always been my favorite sport to cover, and I’ve really missed being in the middle of the action, breaking stories and connecting fans to what’s happening across the league,” she said.

She added that she’s excited to bring fans insider perspectives, uncover stories behind the biggest moments, and offer a closer look at the teams, players, and matchups shaping the NFL season.

Of course, Russini’s departure from The Athletic wasn’t exactly a routine career transition.

The veteran reporter resigned on April 14 after photographs surfaced showing her getting cozy with married New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at an adults-only resort in Arizona. The images showed the pair embracing and holding hands, prompting questions about the nature of their relationship.

Both initially insisted that nothing inappropriate had happened. However, the controversy grew after additional photographs emerged that appeared to show the two kissing at a New York City bar in 2020.

TMZ also obtained photographs of Russini and Vrabel gambling together at a Mississippi casino in 2024. The outlet subsequently reported that they had rented a private boat in Tennessee in June 2021, when Russini was pregnant with her first child.

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While Russini maintained that she had done nothing wrong, the fallout proved difficult to escape.

Vrabel acknowledged having difficult conversations with his family and stepped away from the Patriots during the NFL Draft to attend counseling.

Meanwhile, The Athletic conducted an internal investigation into Russini’s relationship with the coach.

Released in September, its findings concluded that the relationship violated newsroom standards because Russini failed to disclose it, regardless of whether it was romantic.

Investigators did not find clear evidence that she used her position to give Vrabel favorable coverage.

Now, seven months after walking away from her high-profile job, Russini is ready to see whether there’s life after the controversy.

Her return should certainly give NFL fans something to talk about. Whether the league’s players, coaches, and executives are equally enthusiastic about having her back remains another question.

Dianna Russini Returns to Sports Media Following Mike Vrabel Scandal was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

“Reconciliation is not in the cards” for King Charles’ sons.

Reports say that Prince William isn’t budging when it comes to reconciliation efforts from Harry, even as their father welcomes him back to the UK with open arms.

Both princes are stubborn and neither feels the need to apologize.

Some speculate that there’s something else eating away at William — and not something that an apology could remedy.

‘Rubbed salt into an already festering wound’

Author Christopher Andersen spoke to Fox News about the princely feud between brothers — or, more accurately, the brotherly feud between princes.

“Harry has never believed he has anything to apologize for,” he asserted. “William had never believed he had anything to apologize for.”

As a result, Andersen explained: “Reconciliation is not in the cards.”

He suggested that “it shouldn’t come as any surprise that William views Harry as having betrayed not only the royal family but the institution of the monarchy itself.”

According to Andersen, “Harry returning to the U.K. and picking up where he left off before Megxit just rubbed salt into an already festering wound.”

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“These are two extraordinarily strong and stubborn men,” Andersen characterized.

He went on to lament that the princes are people “who have, sadly, learned over the past few years that they can live without each other.”

Harry and William were once very close.

Andersen reasoned: “If the death of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, their father’s coronation, and the cancer battles of both the king and the Princess of Wales didn’t bring them together, it’s very hard to imagine what would.”

Though just about all reporting seems to agree that the brothers are on the outs, not everyone echoes the claim that it’s still mutual.

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There’s more to this grudge than some on-air grievances

An unidentified inside source spoke to People recently, sharing that Harry and Meghan have no plans to apologize to William and Kate.

(There have been wild claims that the Sussexes plan to grovel and apologize for daring to discuss their lives and experiences.)

Harry has made profound steps in getting closer with Charles and, reports say, even spending more time with Camilla.

However, the insider noted that, when it comes to his brother, “there’s no movement, especially on William’s side.”

It sounds incredibly frustrating to live your life, doing what is best for your family, only for someone with whom you were once close to refuse to mend fences with you. Unfortunately, family works like this sometimes.

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Many speculate that William may feel, more than anything else, a deep sense of envy when it comes to Harry.

Both brothers were born in the spotlight, their lives and duties planned before they first drew breath.

Harry, however, found a way to leave and live happily with his wife and children. And this may have only been the latest unintended grating success.

He was widely believed to have always been the late queen’s favorite grandchild. And, to be blunt, he is the handsomer of the two.

William could abandon all claims to the throne. He could take the throne and help (finally) abolish the monarchy, sparing his children from this generational curse. He won’t, but he could.

Prince Harry & William: Feuding Worse Than EVER Despite UK Return? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.