Best Robert Skidmore Podcasts (2024)

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Is This Really Ellen DeGeneres’s 'Last Stand?' 10:25

34m ago10:25

10:25

Is Ellen DeGeneres done with Hollywood? Based on what she recently told a crowd in Santa Rosa, California, it sure sounds like it. She’s been laying pretty low since her controversial exit from her talk show. But during a Q & A session as part of her “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up” comedy tour, an audience member asked the former daytime queen if she had p…

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TV Icon Shannen Doherty Passes at 53 10:45

27m ago10:45

10:45

Shannen Doherty has died at the age of 53. After a long and hard-fought battle with breast cancer, the former “Beverly Hills, 90210” star passed away over the weekend. Since the news broke, online tributes have poured in from all over, including some touching ones from former co-stars like Brian Austin Green and Rose McGowan. Even Alyssa Milano - w…

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Controversy Over Katy Perry's Questionable Collaborator 12:14

19h ago12:14

12:14

Katy Cats are rejoicing because their queen is finally releasing new music. Katy Perry dropped her new single “Woman’s World,” yesterday and gave fans the release date for her first album in four years, “143.” But it’s not all great news for Katy. “Woman’s World” has sparked a load of controversy. Fans and celebs alike are coming for the “Teenage D…

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Rebel Wilson Rebels Against Producers of Her New Movie 12:39

2d ago12:39

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Rebel Wilson is a rebel with yet another cause. Yesterday on Instagram, she slammed the producers of her new movie, “The Deb.” In a video shared to her 11 million followers, the “Pitch Perfect” star called out three producers by name, alleging that they are the reason the film - which marks her directorial debut - won’t be premiering at the Toronto…

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Emma Roberts Says Being a Nepo Baby Ain’t Easy 12:07

3d ago12:07

12:07

By definition, Emma Roberts is a true "nepo baby,” and now the actress is opening up about that label in Flaunt magazine’s "Gold Standard" issue. Emma - who’s the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and niece of Julia - told the mag that life as a nepo baby ain’t all that it’s cracked up to be. In fact, she claims her famous family ties have actually co…

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MyKayla Skinner Vaults Into Olympic-Sized Controversy 12:59

4d ago12:59

12:59

Richies, we’ve got ourselves an Olympic-sized beef. Silver medal-winning gymnast MyKayla Skinner recently stirred things up when she strongly criticized the training program and work ethic of today’s Olympic gymnasts in a now-deleted YouTube video. People are reacting strongly online - including two fellow Olympians, Simone Biles and Dominique Moce…

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Eric Stonestreet Called Out by Taylor Strecker 13:49

5d ago13:49

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Another day, another celeb called out for being an A-hole. Last month, on Paige DeSorbo’s Amazon Live show, “In Bed with Paige DeSorbo,” podcaster Taylor Strecker was asked who the worst guest was on her podcast “Taste of Taylor." Her answer - former “Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet. Taylor told Paige that unlike the lovable fan-favorite Cam t…

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Listen Now: Even the Royals 5:02

11d ago5:02

5:02

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. We know the six wives of Henry the eighth as pawns in his hunt for a son. But their lives were so much more than just being the king’s wives. Each episode of Wondery’s podcast Even the Royals pulls back the curtain on royal families, past and present, from all over the world, to show you the d…

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It’s Your Midsummer ‘Real Housewives’ Update 13:52

8d ago13:52

13:52

Richies, it’s been a hot minute since we talked about the “Real Housewives” universe, so it’s about time for an update. Last week, former RHONY cast member Kelly Bensimon shocked everyone by calling off her wedding just four days (!!!) before she was set to tie the knot. On that same day, Kenya Moore was booted from “Real Housewives of Atlanta” aft…

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Happy Miss Independent’s Day, Kelly Clarkson! 9:54

13d ago9:54

9:54

With July 4th just around the corner, what better way to celebrate Independence Day than by giving flowers to “Miss Independent” herself - Kelly Clarkson? The "American Idol" winner has had a rocky couple of years, what with the drama of her divorce from her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. But with the graceful way she handled her very public divor…

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Jamie Foxx on His Mysterious Illness 12:41

11d ago12:41

12:41

Jamie Foxx was admitted to the hospital last year and - still - nobody knows why. He was in Atlanta shooting the movie “Back in Action” when his daughter (and fellow “Beat Shazam” co-host) Corinne told the world that her dad experienced a “medical complication.” But details surrounding this “complication” are still a mystery, leaving a lot of peopl…

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Billy Ray Cyrus vs. Firerose, Part Deux 11:19

12d ago11:19

11:19

The Billy Ray Cyrus/Firerose divorce drama is getting messy. After the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer filed for divorce back in May, there wasn’t much intel on why the two were splitting up. But now we’re getting plenty. In a complaint she filed in a Tennessee court, Firerose is alleging that Billy Ray was emotionally and verbally abusive to her and th…

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Ariana Grande’s Dahmer Dream Dinner Debacle 10:48

15d ago10:48

10:48

During a two-parter that Ariana Grande did for Penn Badgley’s “Podcrushed” podcast, she opened up a huge can of worms. The “You” star asked Ari all about her new album, “Eternal Sunshine” and about playing Glinda in the upcoming “Wicked” movie. Good so far, right? Then the conversation shifted, and Ariana admitted that she had a fascination with no…

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Ms. Hilton Goes to Washington 11:52

16d ago11:52

11:52

On Wednesday, Paris Hilton was on Capitol Hill - in Washington, DC - to testify before a House committee. She pleaded with them to reinstate Title IV-B - a child welfare protection legislation that expired in 2021. During her impassioned and emotional testimony, she detailed the horrific abuse she says she suffered while she was in the same kind of…

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AI, China(again) and Rethinking Supply Chains with Peter S. Goodman 49:13

17d ago49:13

49:13

Welcome to Episode 65 of Tradesplaining! This week, hosts Rob and Ardian dive into the intricacies of the U.S. borrowing its way to economic growth, the role of AI in trade, and, of course, the ever-relevant topic of China. They also sit down with Peter S. Goodman, Global Economic Correspondent for The New York Times, to discuss his latest book, "H…

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The Plot Thickens in Justin Timberlake Arrest 6:40

17d ago6:40

6:40

Last week, Justin Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, NY for an alleged DWI. Justin denied he was drunk, telling cops that he only had one martini before hopping in his car. At first, the "SexyBack" singer stayed mum on his arrest. But on Friday, he alluded to his “tough week” in front of a crowd in Chicago during his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour…

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Ben Affleck’s Run-In With the Paps 13:45

18d ago13:45

13:45

Ever since he got back with Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck’s become a magnet for the photogs. Especially now with all the rumors that he and J-Lo are headed for Splitsville. The paparazzi have been all over the “Argo” star and he’s had enough. Over the weekend, Ben and the paps hit a “flash” point as he left his Beverly Hills home. He got out of his c…

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Taylor Swift Shades Kim K and Then Gets Shaded by Dave Grohl? 12:05

23d ago12:05

12:05

Taylor Swift’s reign continues. Over the weekend, the “Tortured Poet” herself did three shows at London’s Wembley Stadium, and some of Hollywood’s biggest A-listers were among the crowd of raving Swifties. And Taylor's NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce even made a surprise appearance onstage! Taylor also performed her rumored diss track about Kim Kardashi…

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Kylie Jenner Breaks Down Over Online Trolls 14:16

23d ago14:16

14:16

On last night's episode of "The Kardashians," Kylie Jenner was really in her feelings. For years, there's been tons of speculation about what cosmetic work Kylie has (or hasn't) had done. And after photos of her at Paris Fashion Week went viral back in January, many people thought she was the victim of bad filler. Now, Kylie's had enough of the hat…

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All the Details on Justin Timberlake's DWI 14:09

24d ago14:09

14:09

Early Tuesday morning, Justin Timberlake was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated. Cops in Sag Harbor, NY pulled over the "SexyBack" singer after they noticed him blowing past a stop sign and swerving on the road. Justin and his legal team are denying he was drunk behind the wheel, and with a court hearing not scheduled until the end …

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Celebrating Juneteenth with Usher, Beyoncé and FKA Twigs 13:51

27d ago13:51

13:51

Happy Juneteenth, Richies! To celebrate this important day, we’re propping up just a few of our favorite Black celebrities who’ve been killing it this year. Like Usher’s spectacular Super Bowl halftime show, which was full of surprise guest performers. Then there’s Beyoncé, who crossed country music boundaries with her smash album, “Cowboy Carter.”…

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Armie Hammer on Those Cannibal Claims 11:07

26d ago11:07

11:07

Armie Hammer is tackling one of his biggest accusations head on. In a new episode of the podcast “Painful Lessons,” the “Call Me By Your Name” actor sat down for his first interview in a year. Armie opened up about recovery, sobriety and one of the allegations that demolished his career - cannibalism. It’s a very candid interview from the man who w…

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Joe Alwyn (Sorta) Opens Up About Taylor Swift 13:56

27d ago13:56

13:56

Joe Alwyn is finally breaking his silence on his split from Taylor Swift last year. The actor (and rumored inspiration for TTPD song “So Long, London”) is opening up in a piece in The Sunday Times. Even though Joe plays nice when it comes to his feelings about Taylor, he makes no bones about the fact that the public nature of their relationship and…

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Céline Dion Opens Up About Stiff Person Syndrome 13:22

1M ago13:22

13:22

Céline Dion has been quietly battling Stiff Person Syndrome - a disorder that’s affected her ability to sing - since revealing the diagnosis in 2022. But this week, she sat down for a very candid interview with NBC’s Hoda Kotb, in which she opened up about her intense struggle with SPS, her upcoming documentary, “I Am: Céline Dion,” and whether she…

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New Twist in Bennifer Marriage Saga 13:25

1M ago13:25

13:25

The Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck marriage saga continues. Rumors have been flying for awhile now that Bennifer 2.0 is headed for breakup 2.0. And now, the plot has thickened. There are new reports that Ben and Jen are selling the $61 million mansion they bought together about a year ago. One insider says they want to unload the house because it d…

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Billy Ray Cyrus’s ‘Achy Breaky’ Divorce 11:51

1M ago11:51

11:51

Well, they had a good run! After seven months of marriage to Firerose, Billy Ray Cyrus is calling it quits. The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer filed for divorce on May 22nd, citing “irreconcilable differences” and “inappropriate marital conduct.” He’s also accusing Firerose of fraud and is asking for an annulment based on those grounds. Richies, rumor …

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George Lopez Heckled Off Stage 13:35

1M ago13:35

13:35

Last Friday, George Lopez had to deal with the bane of every comedian’s existence: hecklers. While performing at the Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, California, the legendary stand-up was interrupted several times by a of couple audience members of a sold out show. Instead of finishing his set, George left the stage about a half hour early. G…

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It’s Julia Louis-Dreyfus vs. Seinfeld in PC Comedy Wars 11:45

1M ago11:45

11:45

Back in April, Jerry Seinfeld ruffled a lot of feathers with his unfiltered take on the state of TV comedy today. While reminiscing about classic sitcoms like “Cheers” and “All in the Family,” Jerry said that because of PC culture these days, TV comedy has changed for the worse. Of course, people online were divided about whether Jerry has a point,…

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Ray J Spills on Sex Tape, Diddy and His Brandy Tattoo 14:19

1M ago14:19

14:19

In a new episode of the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Ray J leaves no stone unturned. The “Sexy Can I” singer opens up to host Shannon Sharpe about his relationship with his sister, Brandy, and why they’ve grown apart. He also gets very real about his infamous sex tape with Kim Kardashian, as well as all those disturbing allegations about his old frien…

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Taylor Swift Comes to Gaga’s Defense 12:23

1M ago12:23

12:23

Last weekend, Lady Gaga took a break from her diva duties to be the maid of honor at her sister Natali’s wedding. But after paparazzi pics from the rehearsal dinner leaked online, everyone zeroed in on Gaga’s belly. Rumors ran wild that the “Rain on Me” singer was getting ready to say “goo-goo-ga-ga” to her own baby Gaga. She immediately addressed …

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Halsey Says She’s ‘Lucky to Be Alive’ 11:46

1M ago11:46

11:46

Halsey, the Grammy-winning artist known for pop hits like “Without Me” and “Bad at Love,” just dropped some new music, and it sounds like a new direction for her. Her new single “The End” seems inspired by her mounting list of serious health issues. And as she announced the song yesterday on Instagram, Halsey said she’s “lucky to be alive” and shar…

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Zachary Quinto Makes a Spock-tacle of Himself at Restaurant 11:08

1M ago11:08

11:08

Richies, you’ve heard of bridezillas? Well let us introduce you to a birthday boyzilla. On Sunday, “Star Trek” actor Zachary Quinto showed up at Manita - a restaurant in Toronto - for a birthday brunch. But when he was told that his table was no longer available, witnesses say Zach had a total meltdown, screaming obscenities at the staff, even maki…

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This is JLo…Not on Tour 13:13

1M ago13:13

13:13

And it’s curtains for Jennifer Lopez’s “This is Me…Live - Greatest Hits” tour. While low ticket sales have been a major issue for Jen, Live Nation says that JLo’s pulling the plug so she can spend more time with her family. This tracks, given all those divorce rumors surrounding Jen and hubby Ben Affleck. Whatever her real reason for scrapping the …

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Khloé Kardashian Gets Roasted for Parenting Comments 12:48

2M ago12:48

12:48

The Kardashian sisters are back at it. On yesterday’s episode of their Hulu show “The Kardashians,” Khloé opened up about her parenting struggles when baby daddy Tristan Thompson is away. She griped about how hard it is to take care of her two young kids without a team of nannies, which really pissed off people online. Today, Khloé’s getting totall…

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Selena Gomez on Business, Babies and Benny Blanco 12:09

2M ago12:09

12:09

Selena Gomez is a Time Magazine cover girl. Her business - Rare Beauty - has been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential Companies. In the cover story, Selena opens up about all things professional and personal! On the business side, she talks about Rare Beauty’s novel philosophy about selling makeup and how the company supports mental health ini…

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Breaking Down Pt. 3 of the VPR Reunion 11:35

2M ago11:35

11:35

A lot of tears were shed on last night’s final installment of the “Vanderpump Rules” season 11 reunion. Ariana Madix was in the middle of almost everything. First, she called out her ex, Tom Sandoval, for not giving her a sincere apology for his affair with her former bestie, Raquel (now Rachel) Leviss. And then things turned sour between her and L…

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Nicki Minaj Livestreams Her Own Arrest 12:27

2M ago12:27

12:27

Nicki Minaj had an interesting weekend. As part of the international leg of her “Pink Friday 2 World Tour,” she was at the airport in Amsterdam on her way to a gig in England when things took a turn. The “Super Freaky Girl” rapper was detained - and arrested - by Dutch cops after they found weed in her luggage. But, in true Nicki fashion, she manag…

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Nikki Glaser, Chad Michael Murray and a Possible *NSYNC Reunion 12:53

2M ago12:53

12:53

Richies, today we’re talking about three stories. First up, former “One Tree Hill” heartthrob Chad Michael Murray opens up about his mental health struggles in a revealing new interview. Then Chris Kirkpatrick is teasing a possible *NSYNC reunion. (And it sounds like it really could happen!) And finally, Nikki Glaser - who absolutely killed at the …

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New Twist in the Brad and Angelina Legal Battle 12:37

2M ago12:37

12:37

Things are getting even messier for Brad and Angelina. Since the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” stars split, they’ve been in a messy legal battle over Château Miraval - the French winery they once owned together. Angie sold off her half of the biz to the Stoli Group (owned by a Russian oligarch) without Brad’s approval. He says that this was a “spite” sale and…

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The Tariffs Keep on Coming, While Mexico is Stuck in the Middle 38:47

2M ago38:47

38:47

Episode 64 - "The Tariffs Keep on Coming, While Mexico is Stuck in the Middle" Hosts: Ardian Mollabeqiri and Robert Skidmore Guest: Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at Maersk --- Episode Summary Welcome to Episode 64 of Trade Splaining, the podcast that makes sense of international trade, business, and expat life without p…

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Breaking Down Pt. 2 of the VPR Reunion 12:39

2M ago12:39

12:39

There was plenty of drama on last night’s “Vanderpump Rules” reunion, part 2. While Tom Sandoval had a quiet night, Lala Kent took shots at…well…just about everybody. She came for Katie Maloney about being a phony. And then she went after Ariana Madix, accusing her of setting unrealistic boundaries on the show. And then it was the other Tom - Sando…

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Bennifer Divorce Rumors, Part Deux 12:19

2M ago12:19

12:19

The Bennifer divorce rumors continue! Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck hadn’t been photographed together in over a month. But - finally - there were several sightings of the couple in LA over the weekend. They were all smiles for the paparazzi, but insiders are saying it's a different story behind closed doors. Reportedly, things have gotten so bad t…

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The Disturbing Diddy Video 12:35

2M ago12:35

12:35

On Friday, CNN released a disturbing surveillance video recorded in 2016. It shows Diddy physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, in a hotel hallway. Back in November, Cassie settled a lawsuit she filed against the “Bad Boy” rap mogul, which accused him of sexual and physical assault. (There are still five other ongoing suits against Diddy.…

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All the Bennifer Breakup Rumors 12:29

2M ago12:29

12:29

Is Bennifer 2.0 crashing to a halt? After Jennifer Lopez turned up solo at the Met Gala, rumors started flying that there might be trouble in paradise between her and hubby, Ben Affleck. Since Ben’s no-show, online sleuths have been building a case that this high-profile marriage might be over, including “evidence” that Ben and Jen have been sleepi…

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Sophie Turner on Divorce and Her ‘Party Mom’ Rep 11:28

2M ago11:28

11:28

In a new British Vogue profile, Sophie Turner pulls back the curtain on her personal life. The “Game of Thrones” star opens up about her divorce from Joe Jonas and how the media painted her as a “wayward” party mom. And speaking of motherhood, Sophie shares how that journey hasn’t been easy, and how she had real doubts after she found out she was p…

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Breaking Down VPR Reunion Pt. 1 13:57

2M ago13:57

13:57

Last night, Bravo aired part one of the three-part “Vanderpump Rules” reunion. And it was juicy. Bravo puppet master Andy Cohen got right to it by bringing up former cast member Raquel (now Rachel) Leviss. The cast talked about her grooming allegations against Tom Sandoval, as well as the revenge porn lawsuit she’s launched against him and her form…

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Chris Pratt’s Mother’s Day Misfire 8:55

2M ago8:55

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A-listers showed out on social media to celebrate Mother’s Day. Madonna shared a touching tribute to the mother she lost when she was 5, and Lindsay Lohan posted about celebrating it as a first-time mom. And while many celebs got us in our feels with their tributes, Chris Pratt managed to ruffle some feathers with his. The “Guardians of the Galaxy”…

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RHOBH’s Dorit and PK Are Separating 9:59

2M ago9:59

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It looks like another “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” relationship is biting the dust. Last week, cast members Dorit and Paul “PK” Kemsley announced they were separating after 9 years of marriage. These two have definitely had a rough past few years. Back in 2021, Dorit was robbed at gunpoint in her home while PK was away on a business trip. On …

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Justin and Hailey Bieber are Having a 'Baby, Baby, Baby!' 10:26

2M ago10:26

10:26

Are you ready for another Bieber? Yesterday, Justin and Hailey Bieber took to social media to share some happy news: they’re having a baby - their first! They each shared a touching and adorable post on Instagram announcing that they’ve got a baby Bieber bun in the oven. And everyone’s excited, including many of their celeb pals. Kim Kardashian, Pa…

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Disturbing New Details from Christine Quinn’s Marriage 8:11

2M ago8:11

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The Christine Quinn/Christian Richard marital saga continues. Back in March, the former “Selling Sunset” cast member accused her husband of domestic violence. He was arrested twice in two days, and Christine quickly got a restraining order, detailing other examples of Christian’s bad behavior, like faking a suicide attempt and urinating on the floo…

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