These days, Mackenzie Shirilla is in prison.

The 21-year-old is serving 15 to life for the fatal crash that claimed the lives of her boyfriend and a friend.

Authorities have now released text messages between Shirilla and her late boyfriend.

In them, she accuses Russo of having tried to harm her — even to “kill” her — during a recent incident.

‘You just tried to kill me’

Strongsville law enforcement has now released text messages that Shirilla exchanged with deceased boyfriend, Dominic Russo.

In the texts, Shirilla appears to tell Russo that she believed that he had been trying to harm her during a then-recent, heated argument.

Following her arrest, investigators learned that she and Russo had gotten into a fight when she was driving erratically mere weeks before the fatal crash.

According to a family friend, Shirilla was allegedly seen striking at Russo.

The individual also reported that she had declared: “I’m going to wreck this car right now!”

Whatever may or may not have happened, Shirilla appears to be confronting Russo on a very serious topic.

“Do you think I would have my car started with you in it knowing that you just tried to kill me,” she asks in one text.

The texts also show that she does not believe that he loves her, as she asks for specific examples.

For context, the two had been dating — with multiple breakups — for four years, having gotten together when she was 13 and he was 16. (Also, yikes.)

The two had also reportedly been living together, albeit with breakups.

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Do these texts change the case?

To be clear, these text messages to not prove any criminal wrongdoing on Russo’s part.

In fact, as far as the bench trial that sentenced Shirilla to spend at least 15 years behind bars is concerned, he and their friend, Davion Flanagan, are both the victims of a deliberate homicide.

The victim is not on trial, nor is he meant to be.

However, these texts may help shed light upon things ahead of the crash.

Whether these texts describe actual events before the tragedy or simply Shirilla’s state of mind … that’s a topic of ongoing debate.

To be clear, authorities releasing the texts is likely a result of the high level of interest in the case.

(There have been multiple documentaries, given several sensational aspects of the crime.)

The texts do not change Shirilla’s conviction or sentence.

In her bench trial, the judge convicted her of multiple serious felony counts — despite her insistence that it was a tragic accident.

Shirilla is serving two concurrent life sentences. She will have a chance at parole after 15 years, though some speculate that her notoriety may come back to bite her.

Mackenzie Shirilla & Dominic Russo’s Disturbing Texts Revealed: Did She Accuse … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

As expected, the long-awaited Summer House Season 10 reunion got messy in a hurry.

The relationship between Amanda Batula and West Wilson has been reality TV’s biggest scandal for several weeks now, and it took center stage right off the bat.

Specifically, the drama exploded when cast members began digging into the timeline surrounding Amanda and West’s interactions, attempting to pin down exactly when they became more than friends, and whether it happened during Amanda’s marriage to Kyle Cooke.

And while portions of the Summer House reunion were leaked ahead of schedule, the first installment still contained plenty of surprises.

The conversation became tense as cast members argued over details, dates, and what exactly should count as inappropriate behavior.

Amanda maintains that she and West did not sleep together until “after the statement,” meaning the joint statement in which the pair confirmed that they were dating.

She admits that the two of them kissed following a group brunch in February.

However, Ciara says she became suspicious way back in January — around the time of Batula and Cooke’s divorce — when Amanda started behaving in an evasive manner.

Ciara also accused West of dating a woman named Meija Moreno while he was pursuing Amanda.

However, West claims that he and Meija were never exclusive, and Amanda says she knew about the relationship.

Fans of Summer House have already spent weeks dissecting every interaction between Amanda and West, and even though Amanda’s marital struggles with Kyle were well-documented, many still believe that that relationship ended because of West.

The couple — who married in 2021 after a famously rocky engagement — have often been candid about communication issues and trust problems throughout their Bravo run.

Neither Amanda nor West has publicly addressed last night’s reunion revelations.

And with two more installments on the way, we’re sure Summer House Season 10 still has plenty of drama in store.

Amanda Batula, West Wilson Relationship Timeline Finally Revealed On Explosive … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Even if you don’t watch Euphoria, by now you’ve probably heard about Sydney Sweeney’s OnlyFans storyline.

Showrunner Sam Levinson obviously knew that he would get a ton of free publicity by writing scenes in which the most famous sex symbol of the 2020s strips down in increasingly outrageous scenarios.

But Cassie Howard’s efforts to become the queen of adult content are now drawing criticism from an unexpected source — actual OnlyFans creators.

Speaking with Page Six, OnlyFans creator and podcast host Gracie Canaan stated that she thinks there’s “danger” in “romanticizing this job as overnight wealth.”

Canaan noted that her line of work is not for everyone, explaining that online sex work “can be just as dangerous as in-person.”

She noted that when creators share explicit photos and videos, they’re “out there” in the world.

“People can use it to blackmail you,” she said, before quipping, “Wow, I sound like a ‘don’t do drugs’ PSA!”

She also noted that it’s not as easy to rise to the top of the profession, as Cassie’s storyline might lead some to believe.

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“It is running a business. It is marketing, it is sales, it is strategy. I think people don’t understand the business savvy required,” she said.

Gracie also criticized the fact that Cassie’s new career created conflict in her marriage, noting that many creators “are partnered, or married, or have kids.”

“This is another job. It can be really fun and rewarding . . . But, people don’t realize the mundanity,”

Canaan also addressed the fact that celebrities such as Shannon Elizabeth have been launching OnlyFans pages in recent months.

She notes that such big-name creators might be taking money away from people who rely on OnlyFans to put food on the table.

“The downside can be that it feels like celebrities are playing make believe in what is a lot of people’s very serious livelihoods,” she explained.

Well, in that sense, we guess Canaan can’t fault Ms. Sweeney — her nudity is bringing more attention to OnlyFans, and it’s not costing anyone any thing more than their HBO subscription!

Sydney Sweeney Blasted By OnlyFans Creator Over ‘Dangerous’ Euphoria Scenes was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Wedding bells may be ringing for Lil Wayne.

Or at the very least, the rap icon recently shelled out for a very expensive ring.

Yes, Wayne is reportedly engaged to a woman nearly two decades his junior, according to reports from multiple outlets.

According to Page Six, Weezy, 43, is set to marry girlfriend LeahAngelie Murphy, an Indiana native in her twenties whom he has been quietly dating for the past several months.

And while the rapper has largely kept the relationship out of the spotlight, insiders claim things have become very serious.

The report alleges Wayne recently popped the question to Murphy, who has occasionally appeared in photos shared online but has otherwise remained largely out of the public eye.

Neither Wayne nor Murphy has publicly confirmed the engagement as of yet.

The reported age gap is already turning heads, but we’re guessing Wayne is unbothered.

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Born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. the hip hop legend has spent decades as one of music’s most influential and recognizable stars, helping shape modern rap with albums such as Tha Carter III and hit singles like “Lollipop,” “A Milli” and “6 Foot 7 Foot.”

His love life, meanwhile, has often made headlines of its own.

Over the years, Wayne has been romantically linked to several high-profile women, including singer Christina Milian and model Denise Bidot, to whom he was previously engaged before the pair split.

Around this time last year, Wayne’s ex-girlfriend accused him of abuse and alleged that he had evicted her on Mother’s Day.

The two parties appear to have since resolved that conflict.

This would not be Wayne’s first trip down the aisle.

The rapper was previously married to Toya Johnson, with whom he shares daughter Reginae Carter. He is also father to three other children from previous relationships.

Interestingly, Reginae is 27, meaning she might be older than her dad’s new fiancee. We’re sure they’ll get over any potential awkwardness during shopping sprees equipped with Wayne’s AmEx card.

Anyway! Congrats to the happy couple! We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Lil Wayne Engaged to MUCH Younger Woman: Congrats or Ew, Creepy? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Were they never really married to begin with?

Back in January, Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula announced the end of their marriage following weeks of rumors, speculation, and denials.

Infamously, Amanda ended up moving on with West Wilson. It didn’t go over well.

But were Kyle and Amanda really married in the first place? Or did they fake their wedding?

Did they ‘fake’ their 2021 wedding?

On Monday, May 25, Kyle Cooke honored Memorial Day by responding to a rumor.

Someone on Threads — of all places — asked him in a since-deleted post about whether he and Amanda had faked their wedding.

(Remember, their wedding aired on Summer House. It was the Season 6 finale!)

Many public figures would ignore such a question. Especially if it is pertaining to a former marriage.

But Kyle clearly took it personally. And he decided to respond.

“You got me,” Kyle wrote, his message dripping in sarcasm.

“The only actor with a MBA, a SBA loan, 2 businesses, and an acquired set of skills that lets me recall my scripted lines from memory when drunk, even blackout,” he joked.

“I’m a jack of all trades,” Kyle boasted sarcastically, “which is exactly why I’m capable of pulling off such trickery.”

Kyle then added: “Oh wait here’s a pic of us at Hillsborough town hall.” He was referring to a photo in which he and Amanda signed their marriage documents.

His post concluded: “Respectfully, please take off your tinfoil hat.”

In case anyone needs a quick refresher …

Kyle and Amanda married on September 25, 2021.

As Summer House viewers may recall, the ceremony took place in Amanda’s parents’ backyard in her hometown.

They had been engaged for three years, only delaying their wedding by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By early autumn 2021, the vaccine allowed people to gather for outdoor nuptials in relative safety.

On January 19, 2026, Kyle and Amanda announced their separation in a joint statement. It was over.

It is true that reality TV personalities sometimes reenact real moments from their lives, or (rarely) fake life events, for the cameras.

The most common is rehashing a private conversation, this time for the cameras. In exceptional cases, someone might hold a separate birthday party on the wrong day, but pretend to the cameras that it is on the day of.

(For that matter, non-famous couples sometimes elope or quietly marry ahead of a larger ceremony, and don’t admit it to friends and family until later, if at all.)

However, accusing someone of having staged a fake wedding with his now-ex seems a little odd.

Many rumors might be true. But you shouldn’t expect a positive reaction if you bring them up to the rumor’s subject.

Kyle Cooke & Amanda Batula: Did They FAKE Their Wedding?? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday next month.

And while the late John McCain was once considered too old for the White House at 71, we’ll soon set a new precedent with two octogenarian commanders-in-chief in a row.

It’s a good thing for senior citizen representation, but as Trump visits DC’s Walter Reed Medical Center for the third time in 13 months today, many are wondering if it’s a good thing for the country.

Yes, Trump spent much of the 2024 campaign arguing that former president Joe Biden was simply too old for the job, and now he’s facing many of the same questions that plagued his predecessor.

The president traveled to Walter Reed this morning, and the visit comes amid growing public scrutiny surrounding both his physical health and mental sharpness.

According to the White House, Trump’s appointment is expected to include medical and dental evaluations, as well as a private meeting with military staff.

In recent months, concern about Trump’s health has steadily grown after repeated public appearances sparked speculation online.

As MS Now points out, critics have pointed to visible bruising on his hands — which Trump has reportedly covered with makeup at events — along with swelling in his lower legs and moments in video clips where he appeared to nod off.

The White House has repeatedly denied those allegations.

Officials insist Trump has not been caught sleeping during public appearances, while the president himself has dismissed the speculation by saying cameras merely caught him “resting his eyes.”

Aides have even argued that in some widely circulated images, Trump was simply blinking.

Trump, meanwhile, has continued to tout his performance on cognitive evaluations.

The president has repeatedly claimed he has “aced” the cognitive tests administered during medical exams, often citing the results when dismissing concerns about his age and mental fitness.

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Last month, dozens of Democrats backed an effort questioning Trump’s ability to remain in office after controversial comments he made during negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran.

The concern stemmed largely from a tweet in which Trump threatened to destroy “an entire civilization,” a remark that prompted criticism not only from Democrats but also from some voices inside MAGA circles.

“His mental capacity needs to be examined,” former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said during a CNN interview.

A recent Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll found that 44% of Americans believe Trump is physically healthy enough to effectively serve as president, down from 54% last September (per MS Now).

Even fewer — just 40% — said they believe he has the mental acuity required for the office.

Politically, however, those concerns do not appear to have weakened Trump’s standing inside the Republican Party.

GOP lawmakers continue seeking his endorsement, and vulnerable Republicans in competitive districts have still embraced campaign appearances with the president.

Moments ago, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to assure his followers that all is well:

“Just finished my 6 month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Everything checked out PERFECTLY. Thank you to the great Doctors and Staff! Heading back to the White House. President DJT,” he wrote.

Of course, the president has a tendency to stretch the truth and use words like “perfect” where they’re not totally applicable.

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

Donald Trump Checks Into Walter Reed Hospital Again, Sparking Health Concerns was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

The court has a legal mandate to balance the rights and protections of victims with the lives of defendants who have not been convicted under the law.

Joseph Duggar is facing serious charges in Florida after allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl.

Despite initially appearing repentant, he is now mounting a defense — and attempting to chip away at the court-ordered protection that his accuser received.

Joseph apparently owns multiple parcels of land near her family, and is asking the judge to let him to there to perform maintenance and upkeep.

He wants the court to let him get closer to her family’s home

People obtained a motion that Joseph’s attorney, Albert J Sauline III, filed in an effort to amend the protective order.

Part of the court’s order forbids Joseph from visiting multiple parcels of land that he owns.

This is not capricious — it is because the child, whom he reportedly twice confessed to molesting, live nearby.

Many protective orders ban an individual from getting within a certain proximity of a victim. However, there are sometimes exceptions.

Joseph seeks to modify the order — and claims that this will not impact the child or her family at all.

According to Joseph’s filing, his accuser — who was 9 in 2020, and is now 14 — is no longer at the family home.

The court document claims that she and her family “have abandoned their residence, no longer residing at the previously listed address.”

That is an interesting turn of phrase, because if the family had simply moved, one would expect different diction within the legal document — and for the court to issue a protective order covering the new residence.

Joseph claims that, by preventing him from visiting these six specific properties, the court is preventing him from performing work.

These alleged tasks involve mowing, landscaping, painting, repairs, and removing an “old dilapidated shed and its contents.”

He also wants contact with his own children

This is not the first time that Joseph has sought to modify the protective order.

He has also complained about the order preventing him from having contact with minors.

Joseph would like to be able to communicate with his four children.

He has not been permitted contact with them since March.

(Remember, he and Kendra are both facing separate charges in Arkansas for child endangerment and false imprisonment.)

Joseph is due in court for a hearing on the matter on June 20.

That is in less than four weeks.

He will be arguing both points — through his attorneys — seeing to get near his accuser’s allegedly abandoned home and seeing to be permitted to spend time with his own children.

The court will have to consider the facts, such as the victim’s current residence, and weigh the safety of Joseph’s children.

There is a lot at stake with child safety. But our legal system gives an inordinate amount of rights and authority to parents.

Next month, we’ll find out how the hearing goes.

Joseph Duggar Wants Court to Let Him Work Closer to Alleged Victim was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Last week, we reported that the man formerly known as Prince Andrew is under investigation by police in the UK.

Andrew, of course, was a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein.

And before she took her own life, an American woman named Virginia Giuffre accused Andrew of raping her while she was being trafficked by Epstein.

Now, new allegations about Andrew’s interactions with women have come to light thanks to a reissued biography of the former royal.

As its title suggests, Andrew Lownie’s Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York is not exactly a flattering portrayal of the ex-prince.

And the new edition that hit stores today contains even more startling revelations.

“His chat-up line was, ‘What’s it feel like to have the royal c–k against your thigh?’” Lownie told Page Six while promoting the book. “I mean, just [an] extraordinary sense of entitlement, right?”

In the tell-all, Lownie recounts an incident in which Andrew introduces himself to a flight attendant and then “whirls around, basically sticks his groin in her backside and then practices [a] golf swing.”

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Lownie added that he’s heard “just lots and lots of stories” of Andrew behaving abhorrently, adding that the former royal has “a strong sense of entitlement”

And according to Lownie, Andrew’s bad behavior was not limited to Epstein Island.

“It’s sort of sexual humiliation,” Lownie claimed, a “pulling down the zips” on women’s dresses at balls and “leaving them embarrassed.”

In February, Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday. He was released the same day, but his legal troubles are far from over.

Andrew has been stripped of his land and titles as a result of the allegations.

If convicted of all of the charges against him, Andrew could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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

Former Prince Andrew Referenced His ‘Royal C–k’ While Picking Up Women, … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Lisa Rinna is weighing in on Los Angeles’ high-stakes mayoral race.

Specifically, she’s referring to crystal connoisseur and former The Hills villain Spencer Pratt’s run.

Fans of Pratt may argue that the former Real Housewife is being too harsh.

His critics, on the other hand, may observe that she’s being entirely too generous.

Who should be the next mayor of Los Angeles?

After confirming to Variety that she is a very political person, Rinna noted that the mayoral race “is a good question.”

“I am gonna say … I don’t know yet,” she admitted.

The election is on June 2, 2026. That is next week. One can never fathom the mind of an undecided voter.

“Not a reality star, though,” Rinna continued. That is, clearly, a reference to Pratt.

“I’m sorry,” she expressed. “I love him, but we’ve already done that. We’re not gonna do that again.”

Lisa Rinna says she doesn’t want to see a reality star like Spencer Pratt as the mayor of Los Angeles:

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— Variety (@Variety) May 25, 2026

Sagely, Rinna warned of the risks that Pratt “could be” the next mayor, ill-advised and unqualified though he may be.

“He’s got power behind him,” she cautioned.

Rinna then explained how she knows, firsthand, why Pratt simply has no business being mayor of the second largest city in America.

“I’m a reality person,” she pointed out. “You wouldn’t want me as mayor.”

She then reiterated that she has no personal dislike towards Pratt. Rather, she simply wants what’s best for LA — which could, obviously, never be him.

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Is she really as ‘undecided’ as she implied?

It is possible that Rinna is not actually undecided about the Los Angeles mayoral race.

Celebrity endorsements can be a thorny topic.

And, in highlighting that she herself is unqualified for such a role without experience in such a role, Rinna might undercut any endorsement that she might make in the same breath.

However, by not endorsing anyone, she places the focus upon how disastrous Pratt would be for the city.

Or perhaps we are simply telling ourselves this because the alternative is to believe that she’s undecided a week before election day.

It’s never gonna stop being funny/sad how absolutely *terrified* conservative men are of just like… cities.

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When Rinna points out that Pratt “has power behind him,” she’s right.

There are numerous questions about the financing behind his campaign.

Given his and Heidi Montag’s infamous money troubles — such as when they burned through their initial The Hills fortune as if their reality stardom would never end — he’s clearly not self-financing.

Pratt has received an endorsement from Donald Trump. Truly a clown-for-clown political action.

Last year, New York City elected its most normal, most progressive mayor in living memory. Los Angeles has the chance to, at the very least, not do the opposite of that.

But voters are fickle and seldom rational. So we’ll wait and see, and hope for the best for the city’s millions of residents.

Lisa Rinna Trashes Spencer Pratt Mayoral Race: ‘I’m a Reality Person. You … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Each week, millions of HBO viewers watch the over-the-top drama and various twists and turns of Euphoria.

When the teen series first launched in 2019, one of the breakout stars was Sydney Sweeney.

She has gone on to take on phenomenal acting roles across a spectrum of genres, earning acclaim for her acting.

But some worry that her nude and all-around NSFW Euphoria scenes could ruin her career in the long run.

Can a role be too steamy for a sustainable career?

On Sunday, May 24, Sweeney once again went topless for Euphoria Season 3, Episode 7: “Rain or Shine.”

For the scene, viewers saw the POV of looking up at her while she pretended to have fairly energetic sex.

Topless moments like this one have been going viral throughout the show’s history.

And though her character, Cassie Howard, is an objectively terrible person, she has continued to draw eyes.

Season 3 followed her character’s journey as an OnlyFans creator. Though many sex workers have noted that the “easy money” narrative is not realistic for the vast majority of performers, many viewers have enjoyed the storyline for obvious reasons.

Crisis and reputation management expert Dave Quast spoke to Fox News about the double-edged sword of Sweeney’s nude scenes in Euphoria.

“‘Euphoria’ clearly helped establish Sydney Sweeney as a fearless performer, physically and emotionally, and that’s part of why she broke through,” Quast began.

“The risk is that when the public conversation focuses more on the sexualized aspects of the role than on the performance,” he explained, “the same work that made her seem daring can start to narrow the brand.”

Quast did correctly clarify: “Sexuality on screen is not inherently unserious.”

He added: “The problem is when it becomes the dominant shorthand for the actor.””

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So what is the real challenge?

“For Sweeney, the challenge is not that she has played sexualized roles,” Quast reasoned.

He clarified: “The challenge is making sure those roles continue to read as character choices, not as the entire brand proposition.”

That’s not to say that Quast thinks that her career is doomed, by any measure.

“Visibility is currency, and Sweeney has become one of the rare young actresses who can reliably generate conversation around almost anything she does,” he praises.

Quast acknowledged: “That has real commercial value.”

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There are obvious pitfalls to being something of a lightning rod — even if there are commercial applications.

Sweeney’s jeans ad last summer ignited a firestorm, through no real fault of her own.

Conservative panelists highlighted a handful of people who (not unreasonably) found the eugenics implications of the “good jeans” pun to be off-putting.

Against her will, Sweeney became the epicenter of a national discussion. To some, her relative silence after the scandal seemed like a confirmation of people’s worst assumptions, rather than a fear of stirring the hornet’s nest.

Truth be told, her Euphoria role — with Cassie Howard espousing conservative views and hurling slurs — cannot have helped.

There’s a chance that sexualization could make things worse for her. But Sweeney also has a lot of defenders who first paid attention to her because she’s really, really hot.

Sydney Sweeney: Career Doomed by NSFW ‘Euphoria’ Scenes? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.