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RHONY’s Eboni K. Williams Slams Bethenny Frankel’s Reality Reckoning

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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images The Real Housewives of New York City alum Eboni K. Williams has no plans to return to Bravo — but she also has no interest in joining Bethenny Frankel ’s proposed reality TV union . “F–k Bethenny Frankel,” Williams, 40, told Vanity Fair when asked whether she’s interested in teaming up with Frankel, 52. “You think I’m going to let some white girl speak for me with my experience with a multibillion-dollar corporation?” Williams and Frankel both participated in an exposé published by the outlet on Monday, October 30. Along with fellow RHONY alum Leah McSweeney , the duo detailed their alleged experiences at Bravo over the years. Williams starred on season 13 in 2021, while Frankel appeared off and on from 2008 to 2019. “I was a prostitute at the highest rate possible and was aware that there was a transaction that was happening and that I was going to benefit from it,” Frankel claimed. Related: Former ‘RHONY’ St

SZA Thought Drake Was ‘Trying to Sabotage’ Her With ‘Slime You Out’

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SZA had her suspicions about Drake regarding “ Slime You Out .” Though the collab between SZA, 33, and Drake, 37, went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the “Kill Bill” singer was initially apprehensive about the song, particularly Drake’s decision to use the first take of her vocals. “If you accept my first draft, I won’t trust you,” SZA told WSJ. Magazine when discussing collaborations and feedback in an interview published on Monday, October 30. Yet, that’s exactly what Drake did when it came to “Slime You Out.” “I just handed in the first draft to Drake, and he’s putting it on his album,” she told the publication. “I’m scared because I handed in second vocals and he didn’t use that. And now I’m like, ‘Are you trying to sabotage me?’ I know that’s not true. I literally know that’s not true, but that’s how bad I feel about my first draft. When things come from an effortless space, I almost can’t enjoy it.” However, Drake’s judgment proved sound. “Slime You Out” debuted atop t

Taylor Swift’s Famous Music Video Men: From Stephen Colletti to Miles Teller

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Taylor Swift ‘s music videos have included many memorable appearances from famous men taking on the roles of her love interests . Over the years, the Grammy winner has enlisted many well-known actors to help make her visions come to life, including Stephen Colletti , who starred in the 2008 music video for “White Horse.” “Stephen was my first choice because I thought he was great on One Tree Hill and I had watched Laguna Beach when it was on and I was like, ‘He’s so cute!'” Swift said in a behind-the-scenes video for the project at the time. “The reason why he’s perfect for this role [is] because we were looking for someone who comes off very sweet and endearing. He just looks so sweet … you never expect that they would lie.” In 2021, Swift recruited Dylan O’Brien to star alongside Sadie Sink in the short film for her 10-minute version of “All Too Well.” The actors seemingly played characters inspired by Swift and her ex Jake Gyllenhaal , whom the song is heavily rumored to

Everything the 'Pump Rules' Cast Has Shared About Their Salaries

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Vanderpump Rules cast members have offered glimpses at how much they’ve earned during their respective tenures on the hit Bravo series. The topic of paychecks has come up in various circumstances over the years since Vanderpump Rules debuted in 2013. Following Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval ‘s shocking affair behind Ariana Madix ’s back — which came to light in March 2023 — the former beauty pageant recalled how money played a role in her not returning for season 11. “I asked for equal pay with Tom and Ariana and for them to reimburse me for my treatment expenses. They refused to pay me equally,” Raquel alleged on Bethenny Frankel ‘s “ReWives” podcast in August 2023. “I feel like when you pay your employees, it really shows how much you value them.” Bethenny, for her part, claimed that the network should have offered Raquel a bigger paycheck because of the resounding success — including higher ratings — of Scandoval-related episodes. “As people who are partially produced … Le

Ed Sheeran and Brandon Flowers Sing 'Mr. Brightside': Our 'National Anthem'

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Ed Sheeran and Brandon Flowers Arturo Holmes/WireImage;Harry Durrant/Getty Images(2) Ed Sheeran was coming out of his cage and doing just fine, thanks to some help from The Killers’ Brandon Flowers . While performing at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, October 28, as part of his Mathematics Tour , Sheeran, 32, offered his guests a little bit of a Halloween treat. Sheeran, dressed as Chucky from the Child’s Play/Chucky franchise, said he was going to bring out a Vegas native to “sing the song that is essentially, like, my country’s national anthem.” From there, the opening chords of “Mr. Brightside” — arguably The Killers’ biggest hit — started to play, and out came Flowers, 42, dressed fashionably in black. He led the crowd in a sing-along while Sheeran played guitar and joined in on the chorus. After Sheeran played on one of Flowers’s songs, the alt-rock icon stuck around to return the favor. Flowers and Sheeran performed “Castle On The Hill” from the latter’s 2017

DWTS’ Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold Are Ready to Dance After ‘Hard Week’

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Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold are ready to hit the dance floor. Arnold, 18, took to Instagram on Sunday, October 29, to share a snap of her and Jowsey, 26, preparing for the Tuesday, October 31, episode of Dancing With the Stars . In the photo, Jowsey rested his hands on his partner’s shoulders while giving the camera a soft smile. Arnold stood in front of him and also beamed. “Such a hard week but I’m so proud of @harryjowsey and so excited to dance this Tuesday,” she captioned the post. Arnold’s message comes hours after Jowsey shared an image of the duo posing with his dog, Bean, who died over the weekend. Related: Harry Jowsey and ‘DWTS’ Partner Rylee Arnold’s Quotes About Their Bond Too Hot to Handle star Harry Jowsey and his Dancing With the Stars partner, Rylee Arnold, have sparked dating speculation due to their chemistry on the reality competition series. Rylee’s sister Lindsay Arnold — a fellow DWTS pro who stepped back from the show in 2021 to focus on her fa

Charlie Puth Performs 'Friends' Theme in Sweet Tribute to Matthew Perry

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Charlie Puth, Matthew Perry Getty Images(2) Charlie Puth took a moment to remember everyone’s “friend” Matthew Perry following the actor’s death . “I dedicate this song to another song, so if it makes you think of a person, that’s who it’s dedicated to,” Puth, 31, said during his concert at the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday, October 29. While seated behind a piano, Puth played the unmistakable opening cords to The Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There for You,” best known as the theme song for Friends . The tribute came one day after Perry, 54, was found dead in his Los Angeles home. The crowd in Melbourne instantly recognized the tune, according to fan footage taken of the event , and began to sing along – to the point that Puth let them take over. “So, no one told you life was gonna be this way/ Your job’s a joke, you’re broke, your love life’s DOA,” the masses sang in tribute to the actor best known for his role of Chandler Bing on the ‘90s sitcom. The audien

The One Where We Remember Matthew Perry's Most Iconic Chandler Moments

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The late Matthew Perry ’s  Friends  character, Chandler Bing, not only knew how to cut through any situation with a well-timed joke, but he also had a lot of heart. Perry — who died at age 54 on Saturday, October 28, after an apparent drowning at his home in Los Angeles — starred as the funny one of the bunch from 1994 to 2004. He shared the screen with Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Courteney Cox (Monica Geller), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay), Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani) and David Schwimmer (Ross Geller) during the show’s highly successful 10 seasons on NBC. Whether Chandler was making up silly names for his magazine subscriptions or confessing his feelings for future wife Monica, he was always good for a laugh and a heartwarming moment. The actor revealed during a March 2017 appearance on Good Morning America that his favorite one-liner from his time on the sitcom was from the season 2 episode “The One With Ross’ New Girlfriend.” Chandler tells Joey, “You have to stop th