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Perez Hilton says Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have allegedly reconciled again. He posted a New Year’s Eve photo of them together with a very “growth, truth, love” caption which immediately sent insiders into panic mode. A source claims friends and family are begging her to walk away, saying this cycle has already left scars. The concern? Chaos feels like chemistry, apologies keep winning, and the reunion might be part loneliness, part PR. Insiders whisper give it a few weeks… the confetti settles, the mask slips, and 2026 starts with baggage that should’ve stayed in 2025
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Jelly Roll just landed the January cover of Men’s Health, after losing 275 pounds. He says the real change happened when he started treating food like an addiction and digging into why he was eating, not just what. That mindset shift changed everything. From rock bottom to Men’s Health cover… that’s a full life rewrite.
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TMZ reports America’s Got Talent finalist Brian King Joseph is suing Will Smith for sexual harassment. The violinist claims Smith fired him from his tour after he reported the alleged behavior and says it led to PTSD and mental health struggles. Will Smith denies the allegations and says he’ll fight the case in court. This one’s serious, messy, and likely far from over.
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By now you’ve probably seen a dozen headlines screaming that MTV shut down its music channels and that’s only half true. What those articles conveniently leave out is this: the shutdown is happening outside the U.S. In places like the UK, Australia, France, Poland, Brazil, and more. Americans still have MTV Live and MTV Classic, and there’s no word yet if Paramount plans to pull the plug. The main MTV channel isn’t going anywhere either so don’t worry, your Teen Moms and Jersey apes are safe… for now.
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Kim Kardashian went big for Christmas …four Pomeranian puppies, one for each kid. all got their own living, breathing furball. PETA is not thrilled, saying puppies aren’t plush toys, and Khloé also caught heat for buying from a breeder. And because this is a Kardashian headline, daughter North also got a 106-carat diamond skull necklace, a nose piercing, grills, and turquoise hair. Kanye is NOT happy about it…So yeah… normal kid stuff.
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Evangeline Lilly shared a difficult update to kick off 2026. She says she suffered brain damage after fainting and falling onto a boulder during a beach trip in Hawaii last year. Scans show parts of her brain are functioning at a decreased capacity, and recovery will be a challenge. Lilly says the injury has slowed her down, but she’s grateful for the support as she focuses on healing.
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Luke Combs has fans spiraling thanks to a countdown clock on his website that hits zero tomorrow. Most people think it’s a new album announcement because who launches a dramatic timer for one single? Luke said earlier this year the new music might be the best record he’s ever made. He also teased a new song called “Sleepless in a Hotel Room.” Album season feels extremely likely.
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Ella Langley just reached a major milestone. Her song “Choosin’ Texas” cracked the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first-ever Top 10 hit. From breakout to chart force in a hurry. If it feels like you’re hearing her everywhere that’s because you are.
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