Julia Mullaney | Showbiz Cheat Sheet Senior Writer

Camilla Parker Bowles’ Schedule Has to Be Flexible as She Continues Recovery From Illness: ‘Extreme Tiredness’

Julia Mullaney — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Camilla Parker Bowles has been getting a lot more rest and relaxation over the last few weeks as she continues to recover from a chest infection she dealt with during the fall. The queen consort, who is married to King Charles, has missed out on a few events here and there, and she continues to need a more loosely-fitted schedule due to dealing with “extreme tiredness” from her illness, per palace sources.

King Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Camilla Parker Bowles continues to recover from an illness

Although Camilla’s condition is improving, she is still taking some time away from the royal spotlight and attending engagements where she can. Camilla was noticeably absent from outdoor events at the royals’ welcome for the Qatari visit, which took place on December 3. According to Express, she has been advised by her doctor that she needs more time to heal, so she’s been removing herself from planned events.

“Some days the queen is on really good form,” a source close to the royals said, per Express. “It’s just one of those things. She has lost the coughing, but the lingering side of it is bouts of extreme tiredness. There has to be a degree of flex in the queen’s diary at the moment.”

Camilla has been able to attend some events, but, for example, she’s participating in more indoor events than outdoor ones, likely due to the colder months upon the United Kingdom. Camilla is still recovering from what has been diagnosed as viral pneumonia, which explains why she is taking her recovery slowly. She came down with the illness after returning home from a trip to Australia in late October.

The royal family has dealt with unexpected illness this year

Of course, the royals’ health has been top of mind for people all over the world in recent months, and it seems that everyone is taking things slowly. Earlier this year, Princess Kate and King Charles were both diagnosed with cancer, and Kate took a number of months off to focus on chemotherapy. Charles took time off as well but was able to return to work while continuing treatment.

This year has certainly changed the way the royal family views work. When Kate announced in late summer that she is cancer free, she also put an emphasis on what matters most: Her health and her family. It’s no surprise that Camilla is taking her healing seriously as the royals continue to put their health and well-being above royal engagements.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Christmas Plans Revealed As This Year’s Holiday Will Be More ‘Special’ for 1 Reason

Julia Mullaney — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:18:32 +0000

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not spent a Christmas with the royal family since 2018. By 2019, tensions were already brewing between the Sussex family and the rest of the royals, so Harry and Meghan took their son, Prince Archie, on holiday to Canada for six weeks.

This year, it doesn’t look like Harry and Meghan will be spending any time with the royals. Insiders say the two are especially excited for the holiday, though, for one big reason.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Prince Archie | Toby Melville/Pool/Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s kids are old enough to understand Christmas

Harry and Meghan are reportedly looking forward to this year’s holiday because their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are both old enough to understand what’s happening. Archie is five and Lilibet is three, and they’ve reached the age where Christmas is starting to mean a lot to them. Insiders say that the Sussexes are planning to spend the holiday with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, but nobody from Harry’s family.

“This year feels special because both children fully ‘get it’ — they’ve been talking about Santa and Christmas for weeks,” a source told OK! Magazine, per Express. “The kids will have their own tree to decorate, while the main tree will be a bit more color-coordinated! They will have lots of people over for the holidays; Doria will even move in for a bit.”

Harry and Meghan both reportedly love the holiday season and decorate for the holiday immediately after Thanksgiving. The two have mostly kept quiet about their holiday plans over the last few years, but now that the kids are getting older, holiday traditions will likely start to form.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were invited to the United Kingdom for Christmas

Harry has not returned to the UK with his family since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022. When Harry and Meghan stepped down from their royal roles, Britain’s Home Office chose to remove their royal-level security. Harry has said in the past that he refuses to bring his family back to the UK until proper security is granted.

Earlier this year, Harry and Meghan were reportedly invited to spend Christmas with Princess Diana’s family. However, the same UK security issue still stands, which prevents Harry from accepting the offer. Since 2019, the Sussexes have remained in Meghan’s home state of California for Christmas, and that will likely be the case for 2024 as well.

King Charles Could ‘Jeopardize’ His Relationship with Prince William If He Chooses to Reconnect With Prince Harry

Julia Mullaney — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:45:00 +0000

Prince William and his younger brother, Prince Harry, haven’t exactly had the closest relationship over the last few years. The two princes had a falling out that began sometime around 2018, and they have hardly spoken since Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, departed the royal family in 2020.

Although King Charles has kept up a relationship with his younger son, it has reportedly remained a point of contention between Charles and William. Now, one expert says that if Charles chooses to reunite with Harry, it could cause a rift between the king and William.

Prince William, King Charles, and Prince Harry | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Prince Harry could cause a divide between King Charles and Prince William

Charles and William have always remained close, but Harry has been the odd one out over the last few years. Earlier this year, though, Charles and Harry reconnected shortly after Charles learned that he’d been diagnosed with cancer. In the months since, Harry and Charles have reportedly kept up a relationship but haven’t seen each other; Harry has reportedly still not spoken to William. Now, one expert thinks that Charles and William’s relationship could be impacted if Charles reconnects again with his younger son.

“I know from speaking to my own sources that if the king does talk to Harry about a possible return to royal life, it would need to involve William and that may jeopardize his good rapport with his elder son,” royal commentator Emily Andrews told Woman Magazine, according to Express. She continued by saying that William and Kate Middleton have had a difficult year that it’s not a good time “to open bilateral discussions on the renegade royal Harry.”

William and Kate did acknowledge Harry publicly on his birthday this year for the first time since 2021.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will likely not attend Christmas at Sandringham

It’s been years since Harry and Meghan spent Christmas with the royals; you’d have to go all the way back to 2018 to find their last shared Christmas. By 2019, tensions had already heated between the brothers, and Harry and Meghan were on the brink of their high-profile exit. The two spent the holidays in Canada and left the United Kingdom for six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

This year, not much will change. Harry has said publicly that due to the Sussex family’s lack of security, he and Meghan would not return to the UK with their kids any time soon. That likely won’t change in time for Christmas, and even if it did, it’s hard to say at this point if Harry and Meghan are on good enough terms with the royals to spend a holiday with them.

How Did NFL Quarterback Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld Meet?

Julia Mullaney — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:13:58 +0000

When it comes to celebrity relationships, some celebs are wide open about sharing their love lives, while others prefer to keep them quiet. For example, the not-so-secret romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is a pretty big contrast from the hardly-known love story between Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actor Hailee Steinfeld (who also makes some pretty catchy music).

After hard-launching Steinfeld in July 2024, Allen made a big move over Thanksgiving week when he proposed to his girlfriend. But after keeping their relationship a secret for so long, people can’t help but wonder: How did they meet?

Hailee Steinfeld | Rich Fury/VF22/Getty Images for Vanity Fair

Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld’s relationship has remained quiet

Allen and Steinfeld aren’t big on publicizing their romance, and we certainly don’t fault them for wanting to keep things private. But these two haven’t actually been together for all that long. They only went on their first date in May 2023, about a year and a half before getting engaged. At the time, Allen had recently split from a longtime girlfriend whom he’d known since high school, and things with Steinfeld were still new.

Allen and Steinfeld were first spotted in public having dinner at a sushi spot in New York City. “At one point in the night, Josh got behind the bar and served Hailee,” a witness told Entertainment Tonight at the time. “They looked sweet together and seemed like they had a great time.”

In all honesty, it’s still unclear exactly how the two met, but a source told People in May 2023 that they “They’ve been hanging out for a few weeks.” Allen “hard-launched” Steinfeld on Instagram in July 2024, more than a year after dating rumors began; the two had been together for all that time without ever confirming their relationship.

Josh Allen proposed to Hailee Steinfeld in November 2024

When you know, you know. You know? Such was the case for Allen and Steinfeld, whose relationship went from ultra-quiet to a full-blown marriage proposal within just about a year and a half. Allen popped the question in November 2024 and took to Instagram to share the good news in a collaboration post with Steinfeld. The caption only read the date of the proposal and two “infinity” symbols.

Fans were thrilled for the quarterback yet surprised given how quiet he has kept his relationship. Of course, there were a few jokes about Super Bowl rings, but ultimately, keeping the relationship under wraps seems to have worked for both of them. We wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t get another social media post until the wedding, though.

Meghan Markle ‘Always Planned to Leave’ the Royal Family After Marrying Prince Harry: She Wanted a ‘Wonderful Wedding’

Julia Mullaney — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:57:34 +0000

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship came to light back in 2016 after they had done their best to hide it from the public for several months. But they knew they wanted to be together, and by 2017, Harry had proposed. The two planned a wedding in six months, which was watched by millions, and they were married in 2018.

The fairytale turned complicated after that, though, when Harry and Meghan left the royal family in 2020 in favor of a more private life. Now, one expert thinks Meghan was never planning a long-term life as a working royal.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle | Vizzor Image/Getty Images

Royal expert claims Meghan Markle always planned to leave the royal family

Meghan and Harry met when Meghan was still an American actress with a lifestyle blog. She was as breath of fresh air for Harry, having grown up nothing like the way he did. But once the two were married, it did not take long for Meghan to recognize that she wanted a life of philanthropy without the confines of royal rules. It was such a quick realization, in fact, that some think it was always her intention.

“To be honest, I don’t think she ever intended to stay in the royal family,” royal expert Phil Dampier told The Sun. “Unfortunately, I think she was prepared to have a wonderful wedding costing millions of pounds, but I don’t think her heart was ever really in it, and I think she always planned to leave.”

Harry, on the other hand, wanted a world where he could have both — the royal family and the ability to choose his own adventure. The downside, though, is that this wasn’t feasible, and when his hand was forced to choose one over the other, he chose the freedom.

Nobody blames Harry and Meghan for leaving the royal family

The problem with Harry and Meghan’s popularity isn’t that people hate them for leaving the royal family. It’s that people dislike the couple’s decision to bad-mouth the royal family after their exit.

Harry and Meghan spent a year flying under the radar before unleashing everything that they claim happened to them (all caused by the royals). Harry released a memoir, the couple produced a documentary, and they even sat down for a bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview. These days, the two have seemed to take a step back from the spotlight — perhaps because they realized it wasn’t doing their popularity any favors.

LeBron James Accused of ‘Ducking Questions’ About His Association With Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs After Previously Praising Diddy’s Parties

Julia Mullaney — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:51:40 +0000

Hip-hop star Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was once the one person everybody wanted to be associated with. His parties became a status symbol, and people were nobodies unless they got the invite. Now, though, things have changed. Ever since Diddy was arrested in September 2024 on allegations including sex trafficking and racketeering, celebrities have been doing their best to disassociate from the mogul.

LeBron James is no exception. The NBA star has said good things about Diddy’s parties in the past — including in a resurfaced clip, per the New York Post — but now refuses to address the situation despite being called on to do so.

LeBron James and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in 2013 | Johnny Nunez/WireImage

LeBron James is yet another celebrity who has dodged association with Diddy

It makes sense that most famous people would want to pretend their relationship with Diddy never existed. In the early 2000s, Diddy’s white parties were the place to be, but now, everyone who went to one is doing their best to pretend they didn’t — including basketball player LeBron James.

Earlier this year, James was called out by multiple people over refusing to speak up about Diddy’s allegations. “Lebron James been ducking smoke from Candace Owens,” Kwame Brown, a former no. 1 draft pick for the Washington Wizards, said of James’ silence, according to Sports Illustrated. “He’s been ducking questions from anyone asking him about this Diddy situation.”

Candace Owens, a controversial political commentator, previously called out James for his silence and spoke up again once Brown did, too. “I’m not okay with [Lebron’s] silence,” Owens said after hearing Brown’s words. “We have this former NBA player, Kwame Brown, and he is calling out Lebron James. I think it’s fantastic.”

Perhaps the interest in calling out James stems from James’ hard work on various social justice issues that have plagued the US in recent years.

LeBron James isn’t the only celebrity who is keeping quiet

It wouldn’t be fair to mention James’ silence without also noting that almost everyone who was previously associated with Diddy has remained silent as well. Rapper Ray J recently said in a TMZ documentary that he even knows of celebrities who have been trying to pay victims to avoid spilling their names, though he did not name anyone.

Former record producer Suge Knight suggested that Diddy’s life could be “in danger” due to all of the people who were previously associated with him. Nobody knows how many tapes Diddy has or what’s on them, and Knight alluded to people taking strong action to ensure their names are never associated with Diddy’s alleged actions.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Recent Major Decision Is a ‘Good Indication’ of How They’ll Act In the Future, Expert Says

Julia Mullaney — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 19:54:31 +0000

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been living their lives in Montecito, California ever since stepping back from their royal roles in 2020. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have built a new life for themselves while continuing to disassociate from the royal family, but they certainly have not kept quiet about what happened between them and the royals.

Now, the couple’s recent decision has one expert saying that it’s a “good indication” of what we can expect from Harry and Meghan down the road.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle | Daniel Leal-Olivas/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kept silent about their Portugal home

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly recently made a new home purchase: a vacation property in Portugal. However, the information was leaked rather than told. Harry and Meghan have remained silent on whether they bought a new property. But the couple’s big decision could actually indicate a new direction in their relationship with the public. Previously, they were very open about all of their experiences. They had documentaries, interviews, and books all recounting their time in the royal family. But now, their silence could mean they’re changing their views on letting the public in and are opting for a truly private life.

“Portugal may be something they’re planning to keep more private because they have been quite reticent in talking about it at all, royal expert Gareth Russell told GB News, via Express. “Whereas the Montecito purchase was fairly public.”

Russell added that the couple’s decision to publicize or not publicize the home purchase says a lot about them. “Whether they go private or public with the new Portuguese residence will be a good indicator of where they’re going in terms of how public or private they’ll be going forward, and whether it will be a change to what we have seen in the past.”

Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle finally be living a private life?

Harry and Meghan left the royal family in favor of a more private life but then proceeded to go public with so much about their lives and their time spent in the royal family. But now that they have told their royal story, the two might actually be ready to live privately.

Little has been heard about Harry and Meghan in recent months; the two have started making separate public appearances in an attempt to rebuild their reputations, but outside of that, they have faded from the spotlight. It has most likely been intentional, with Harry and Meghan wanting to change the way they are viewed by the people.

Prince William and King Charles’ Relationship Has ‘Shifted’ As Charles Is Hesitant to Give Up Any Power, Insider Says: ‘It’s a Sensitive Topic’

Julia Mullaney — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 19:34:46 +0000

Prince William and King Charles have seemingly always had a close father-son bond. William is Charles’ firstborn, meaning he is first in line for the throne now that Charles is king. In recent years, the two seemed to grow even closer with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to separate themselves from the royal family.

Recently, though, two royal insiders claimed that things behind palace doors aren’t as peachy as they seem. Rather, there is allegedly a power struggle between William and his father that has “shifted” their “dynamic.”

Prince William and King Charles | Jane Barlow/Pool/Getty Images

Are Prince William and King Charles in a power struggle?

William and Charles have been through a lot together in recent years. The Prince of Wales watched both his father and his wife, Kate Middleton, face cancer diagnoses earlier this year, and Charles and William watched their son and brother, Prince Harry, disappear from the royal family only a few years back. Things have definitely changed for the royals in recent years, but Charles and William’s relationship has remained steady.

Now, a source is claiming that the two are actually in a bit of a power struggle because Charles is so unwilling to hand over any responsibility to his son. “The dynamics have shifted,” one source close to the royals told Us Weekly. “Charles has wanted to be the monarch for decades,” another source said. “Even though he’s battling cancer, he’s not letting that get in the way of his desire to be successful on the throne or a dynamic leader.”

Still, despite that Charles is not so quick to give up the throne, William is still “preparing” to one day have the role.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are putting their family first

Although sources claim that William is set on preparing for his role as king, he and Kate have shown that they aren’t putting the throne ahead of their family. Kate took most of 2024 away from the spotlight in order to focus on her health, and she and William even relocated from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle in 2022 in order to give their kids a more private upbringing.

While William and Kate are certainly preparing to take the throne because that’s what they have to do, it is hard to believe William could be so obsessed with the role of king that he is willing to let his relationship with his father dwindle. Of course, time will tell, but it’s hard to believe the sources are right.

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Comes Under Fire as Fans Freak Out Over New Cast: ‘Nobody Is Gonna Be Watching’

Julia Mullaney — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:49:20 +0000

Bravo is making a major change. After 11 seasons, the popular show Vanderpump Rules, which started out as a measly Real Housewives spinoff but became one of network’s most-loved shows, is moving forward with a whole new cast.

It’s no secret that the show, which followed RHOBH star Lisa Rinna’s restaurant staff, has seen its share of drama over the last year (hello, Scandoval). Despite the chaos, fans are not alright with the change and have shown their distaste on social media.

The ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast in 2013 | Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

The ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast is no more

It’s always hard to see even one cast member leave your favorite show. But what happens when every one of them gets axed? Well, Bravo fans are about to find out. After a massive cheating scandal rocked the original cast in 2023, Bravo has decided to take the show in a totally new direction. For quite a while, both the cast and the fans were holding out hope that Bravo would allow them to return, but it seems the whole show just needed a breath of fresh air. Still, most fans are not pleased.

“Nobody is gonna be watching, nothing can compare to the OG cast,” one person wrote under an Instagram announcement from fan account pumprulesbravo.

“They should have changed the show to fit the old cast instead of changed the cast to fit the show. I don’t want to invest in some new kids when I’m now 41,” one fan joked.

“The original cast will never be replaced and bravo is just gonna get negative feedback … you’d think both Lisa [Vanderpump] and producers would be much smarter than this after 12 years,” another user added.

Very few details of the new show have been released, and as of right now, none of the cast members are known. While it seems that Bravo has made their decision final, the fans are certainly fighting back.

Some fans are open to watching a new ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast

Although it looks like the majority of people are not satisfied with Bravo’s decision, not everyone is so quick to judge. There are a number of people who seem to be open about the idea of a new cast.

“It makes sense, Ariana is too busy and no one likes the toms,” someone wrote.

“I personally think this is the best decision! I love the OG cast, but the show was centred [sic] around a group of young people working at SUR trying to make it in LA and now the OG cast have all outgrown that,” another user commented.

“The show ran its course with the old cast,” someone else added.

Bravo has said that the new cast will begin filming in 2025, though a premiere date is not known.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was ‘Threatening to Kill’ His Employees Before His Arrest, Prosecutors Allege

Julia Mullaney — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:23:00 +0000

Earlier this year, hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested on allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering. Diddy has been closely examined by the public since last year when his ex, Cassie Ventura, sued him for abuse during their relationship. Then, in spring 2024, footage leaked of Diddy physically attacking Cassie in a hotel hallway.

Now, as Diddy sits in jail, more and more is coming out about his alleged actions before his arrest. And there have even been reports that Diddy would threaten “to kill” his employees.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs | Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly threatened to ‘kill’ employees who disobeyed him

So much has come out about Diddy’s lifestyle ever since his arrest. Many celebrities who previously attended Diddy’s parties in the early 2000s are now working hard to disassociate themselves from his existence. In November 2024, hip-hop star Ray J said in an interview that certain unnamed celebrities were even trying to pay off victims to avoid getting their names out there.

Now, though, more is also coming out about Diddy’s treatment of his employees. Diddy currently sits in jail as his team argues for his supervised release, but the prosecutors recently brought more allegations to light. Rolling Stone reports that court documents show the prosecutors have alleged that Diddy’s former employees “have described the defendant threatening to kill them, throwing objects at them, and being struck, punched, and shoved by the defendant, and seeing him do the same to others.”

The new allegations come as Diddy’s team fights for him to be able to reside in a New York City apartment while he awaits trial rather than in a jail cell. It’s unclear yet whether Diddy will be released.

Most celebrities have avoided talking about Diddy

Celebrities have run the other way as far as being associated with the mogul. There are very few people who have been willing to speak on Diddy’s situation, although Suge Knight is one of the only people who hasn’t held back.

Knight, who is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence for voluntary manslaughter, spoke from his jail cell on the Diddy situation on a few occasions. “I’ll tell you what, Puffy, your life is in danger because you know the secrets of who’s involved in that little secret room you guys are participating in,” Knight said, according to The Source.

For now, Diddy remains in jail. His trial is set to begin in May 2025, and while prosecutors are fighting for him to remain in jail until that date, his team is working hard to get him out.