Lauren Weiler | Showbiz Cheat Sheet Senior Writer

Justin Bieber’s ‘Money Is Dwindling’ as He’s Hit With Massive Bills, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:05:02 +0000

Justin Bieber might be having a tumultuous 2024, if rumors are to be believed. While the pop star seemingly dodges his association with Sean “Diddy” Combs, he has serious bills to pay. Now, a source says Bieber’s wealth is “dwindling” due to his health concerns and property tax bill. Here’s what to know.

Justin Bieber can’t ‘sustain his extravagant lifestyle’ with his ‘dwindling’ bank account, a source says

Justin Bieber might be running out of money, according to an insider. The source told RadarOnline that Bieber’s “irresponsible” spending hasn’t let up since he canceled dates on his “Justice World Tour” in 2022 and 2023.

In 2022, Bieber was diagnosed with a neurological disorder called Ramsay-Hunt syndrome. He explained his disorder to his fans on Instagram.

“Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome, where my face was partially paralyzed,” Bieber explained, according to Page Six. “As the result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North American leg of the ‘Justice Tour.’ After resting and consulting with my doctors, family, and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour. I performed six live shows, but it took a real toll on me.”

Now, in 2024, Bieber still hasn’t hit the road with a tour or made new music. Additionally, he was hit with $380,000 in unpaid property taxes on his $16 million home.

“Justin has always been irresponsible with money and spends freely without looking at prices or his bank balance,” the source explained. “No wonder the money is dwindling. The quickest way to make some cash would be to tour, but Justin probably wouldn’t be able to withstand the rigors of the road.” The insider added that Bieber can’t “sustain his extravagant lifestyle” with no cash flow for “much longer.”

Justin Bieber reportedly considered retirement after selling his music catalog

While sources claim that Justin Bieber might be hurting for cash, such might not be the case. The pop star sold the rights to all of the music he made before 2022 for $200 million. Merck Mercuriadis, founder and chief executive officer of Hipgnosis Song Management, purchased the rights. “This acquisition ranks among the biggest deals ever made for an artist under the age of 70,” Mercuriadis said, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Bieber’s friend told RadarOnline that “stardom weighs heavily” on the pop singer, resulting in the massive sale. “Justin hasn’t felt right with the world for some time, and his stardom weighs heavily on him,” the friend explained. “Even his therapist says if what he’s doing makes him unhappy, he should make the hard decision to set it aside.”

Another insider noted that Bieber hopes to potentially retire with the $200 million. “He just wants to disappear with Hailey and enjoy his money,” they added.

The pop star doesn’t want to ‘relive’ or ‘discuss’ his relationship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Justin Bieber, and Jimmy Kimmel in 2011 | Mitch Haddad/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest in 2024 had the public questioning what went on between the hip-hop mogul and Justin Bieber. Bieber and Combs spent time together in Bieber’s early teen years. The pop star hasn’t spoken out against the mogul, but insiders allege that he doesn’t want to “discuss” his previous time with Combs.

“The last thing Justin wants to do is relive or even discuss his complicated friendship with Diddy,” an insider told In Touch Weekly. “But he’s finally breaking his silence to his friends about his nightmare experience and the private hell it’s caused him. The source added that Bieber continues to focus on his wife, Hailey, and their son.

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Josh Duggar Puts Himself in ‘Danger’ by Sporting Sunglasses and Sneakers in Prison, Attorney Says

Lauren Weiler — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:50:49 +0000

While the Duggar family once had an empire built from their reality TV series on TLC, it came crashing down with Josh Duggar’s arrest and prison sentence. Josh was sentenced to over 10 years in prison after he was found guilty of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. Now, he might be putting himself in harm’s way by sporting sunglasses and name-brand sneakers while behind bars. Here’s what an attorney shared.

Inmates at FCI Seagoville might ‘target’ Josh Duggar because of his luxury goods

Josh Duggar is likely one of the most famous faces in FCI Seagoville in Seagoville, Texas. He currently has a release date of Oct. 2, 2032. In the meantime, he’s reportedly sporting goods in prison that might make him a “target” to other prisoners. Photos from late November 2024 show Josh wearing sunglasses and Under Armour sneakers while walking the prison’s track.

According to The U.S. Sun, Josh could not have purchased those items in the prison commissary. He likely placed a special order to have them. A source told the publication that “inmates could make special orders for sunglasses or sneakers from specific vendors.” Additionally, the inmates have to get cash from family or loved ones to complete the purchase.

While Josh might enjoy his comfort items, Beverly Hills attorney Adam Michael Sacks told The U.S. Sun that they could do more harm than good. “Wearing sneakers and sunglasses is putting yourself in danger because other inmates would want to steal it from you,” Sacks explained. “You need to be aware of that kind of stuff. Sunglasses [are] a luxury in prison; if you have anything nice, other prisoners will want it. You are setting yourself for a fight.”

Given Josh’s relaxed look, Sacks thinks the disgraced reality star has “status” behind bars.

Josh Duggar was reportedly signing autographs for prisoners

Attorney Adam Michael Sacks is likely correct in assuming Josh Duggar has status at FCI Seagoville. In July 2024, The U.S. Sun reported that Josh was signing autographs for inmates, as they consider him a celebrity.

“Josh has been signing autographs on newspaper articles about him for prisoners’ family members,” an insider alleged.

Another source told The U.S. Sun in September 2024 that Josh had new amenities and privileges, as he moved into a renovated dorm.

“They finished painting the walls and getting flowers put into Dorm 6, where Josh lives,” the source alleged. “It’s been turned into an honors dorm.” Within the “honors dorm,” Josh allegedly has access to washers, dryers, and microwaves. “They’re trying to create a dorm of model inmates,” the source continued.

While Josh’s previous time in the SHU should’ve disqualified him from Dorm 6, the source noted that the prison “waived” the disqualification.

Anna Duggar was allegedly ‘questioning her future’ with her husband

Anna Duggar and Josh Duggar pose during the 42nd annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) | Kris Connor/Getty Images

Anna Duggar has stood by Josh Duggar’s side through his imprisonment. However, a source told In Touch Weekly in January 2023 that she started to question her “future” with Josh given his lengthy sentence.

“Anna is still very much questioning their future,” the family insider alleged. “She took her wedding vows seriously, and she wants to stand by her man and all that, but the reality of her situation is very difficult.”

While Josh resides behind bars, Anna is caring for their seven children: Mackynzie, Maryella, Marcus, Mason, Michael, Meredith, and Madyson. “Ten years behind bars feels like a lifetime for her,” the insider continued.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Had a 20-Foot Sculpture of Kim Porter Built to Show Her ‘Curvature’

Lauren Weiler — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:58:00 +0000

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs had several high-profile relationships through the years. And the public was well aware of his long-time romance with Kim Porter. Porter and Combs dated from the early ’90s to 2007 and had three kids together. Recently, exclusive photos show how Combs had a 20-foot sculpture of Porter in the backyard of his Los Angeles mansion.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs once discussed the 20-foot sculpture of Kim Porter’s body that he had in his backyard

Kim Porter was likely the greatest love of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life. The on-again, off-again couple started dating in the early ’90s and broke up in 1999. In 1998, the couple welcomed a baby boy, Christian Casey. Combs moved on with Jennifer Lopez for two years and went back to Porter in 2003. Porter and Combs then had twins, D’Lila Star and Jessie James, in 2006. The couple split one final time in 2007. Porter died in 2018 from lobar pneumonia, and the exes remained committed co-parents until her death.

DailyMail.com obtained exclusive photos of a 20-foot chrome sculpture resembling a woman’s body. The sculpture is cut off at the knees and neck and looms over the rose gardens in the backyard of Combs’ Los Angeles mansion. In the past, Combs explained that the sculpture was a monument of Porter’s body.

During an Instagram livestream with Fat Joe in 2020, Combs explained that he had the sculpture made three years before Porter’s death. According to Combs, the decision came after he went on a “spiritual retreat.”

Fat Joe asked Combs if the sculpture allowed him to feel like Porter was still with him.

“Without a doubt,” Combs answered, “because, look, you can see the curvature, you know what I’m saying? My baby had a little badonkadonk.”

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Kim Porter during the 2006 BET Awards | J. Strauss/FilmMagic

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is trying to sell his LA mansion

Homeland Security raided two of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ properties in March 2024 — months before the mogul’s arrest in September 2024. Combs put his LA mansion up for sale in September 2024. While the home has many appealing features, including the sculpture of Kim Porter, he’s allegedly having trouble selling it.

Real estate sources told TMZ in November 2024 that Combs had “only a few” potential buyers on the property. A married couple allegedly looked at the home but felt “creeped out.” One source noted there’s an “ick factor” associated with the house due to the allegations against Combs. Additionally, realtors told the news outlet that Combs had a “ridiculous” asking price of $61.5 million.

The hip-hop mogul said losing Kim Porter ‘broke’ his heart ‘forever’

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kim Porter weren’t dating when Porter died in 2018. However, Combs later clarified that he loved her. When she died it “broke” his heart “forever.”

“I always said that I can’t make a hit record unless my heart is broken. It’s just like a vulnerable state that you’re in, and so, when I lost Kim, it broke my heart forever,” Combs told Entertainment Tonight in September 2023. “I just wanted to turn it into something positive, you know what I’m saying?”

The media outlet asked Combs if he believed he’d find love again. “I still believe that I will,” Combs answered. “I’m not looking at it in a negative way. I just don’t know what the future holds, you know? So I gotta be happy for the love that I felt. I can’t chase the love that I had.”

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Friends Expect ‘Engagement Announcement to Come Soon’ as Year Ends, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:08:00 +0000

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce remain one of the hottest celebrity couples at the end of 2024. While Swift has kept the details of her romances private in the past, she and Kelce aren’t afraid to step out into the public and express their love. Fans are anxious to know when Kelce will get down on one knee. According to an insider, Swift and Kelce’s friends “expect an engagement announcement” very soon.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s friends allegedly expect the couple to announce their engagement at any point

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce haven’t publicly discussed the possibility of marriage. However, the couple seems stronger than ever heading into 2025. Kelce raved about Swift’s “Eras Tour,” and he saw the show multiple times. Swift attends as many of Kelce’s games with the Kansas City Chiefs as possible, and she’s reportedly connected with his family over their shared love of football.

A source told Life & Style in November 2024 that Swift’s romance has “changed” her and given her “the best year of her life.”

“Her relationship with Travis has strengthened so many parts of her and made her more confident and fearless,” the source alleged. “Finding a love like this has changed Taylor.” The insider added that Swift has always faced “self-doubt,” but Kelce allows her to “let go” and act more “relaxed and authentic.”

The source noted when Swift sang “End Game” during “The Eras Tour,” she sang it about Kelce, as she sees “marriage in their future. Swift and Kelce’s family are allegedly on board for a wedding, and other insiders noted how Swift already has an idea of what she wants her big day to look like.

“Friends expect an engagement announcement to come soon,” the source continued. “Taylor wants to spend the rest of her life with Travis.”

A source claimed that Travis Kelce found the perfect engagement ring in Europe for Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce | TheStewartofNY/GC Images

In August 2024, a source told The Sun that Travis Kelce went ring shopping in Europe. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end allegedly bought a $250,000 band containing the “finest diamonds.”

“It probably took more than 40 shop visits and 100 Zoom calls and meetings with jewelry experts,” the insider continued. Overall, the process allegedly took months, but Kelce is happy with the result. “He finally found the ring he is sure she will love,” they added.

In November 2024, Swift made waves when she wore a $33,000 ruby and diamond ring to a Chiefs game. The ruby is set on a yellow-gold band and surrounded by round-cut diamonds. Swift likely chose the rings’ colors to pay homage to the Chiefs’ red and gold colors. While not an engagement ring, it set alarm bells off to fans.

An insider slammed ‘erratic and unfounded speculation’ on the couple’s future

Some fans wondered if Travis Kelce already got down on one knee for Taylor Swift. A source close to the couple told TMZ in October 2024 that Swift and Kelce aren’t ready for marriage despite their strong romance.

“It’s not true, and the recent erratic and unfounded speculation on this couple is just proving that media and overzealous fans do not know what’s going on with them and shouldn’t make wild assumptions based on zero facts,” the source said. “Two days ago everyone had decided they were broken up, now they’re allegedly secretly engaged? It’s whiplash-inducing.”

The source noted this after ESPN commentator Troy Aikman said on a podcast that “someone” reached out to him and claimed the couple got engaged.

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Jennifer Lopez Wants to Return to ‘Being Herself’ in 2025 as She Processes ‘Losing’ Ben Affleck, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:51:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez’s failed marriage to Ben Affleck dominated headlines in 2024. The couple tied the knot in 2022 after reconnecting in 2021. Unfortunately, two years into their marriage, they realized they weren’t meant for each other. Now, Lopez has big plans for 2025, according to multiple sources. Here’s what an insider said about Lopez wanting to return to “being herself” next year as she moves forward from heartbreak.

Jennifer Lopez wants to get back to ‘being herself’ in 2025, an insider reveals

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s reconnection in 2021 shocked and delighted Bennifer fans. The couple initially fell in love in the early 2000s and had plans to spend the rest of their lives together. Unfortunately, they ended their engagement in 2004, citing the media’s influence as one of the reasons for their split. While they rekindled their flame nearly 20 years later, it burned fast and bright until 2024 when Lopez filed for divorce.

Lopez was deeply in love with Affleck. However, multiple sources claimed the couple couldn’t agree on how they hoped to live. While Lopez could sulk over another failed marriage, she doesn’t want Affleck to get her down as she heads into a new year. A source told DailyMail.com that Lopez wants to prioritize herself in 2025.

“She is focused on her work and wants 2025 to be the year she gets back to being herself,” the insider explained. “She isn’t actively looking to date right now and is still processing losing Ben again.”

The source added that Lopez, “like most people, would love to have love in her life again.” However, she plans on dedicating more time to herself. “If something presents itself, then obviously life and love find a way, but she isn’t looking to get into any new relationships,” they continued.

As for future relationships, the source noted, “She doesn’t want to get into anything that would be a temporary rebound.”

Jennifer Lopez plans to bring her tour back in 2025, a friend says

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in 2021 | Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez has big plans for 2025. She canceled her “This Is Me … Live” tour in 2024, noting she needed more time with her family. At the time of the cancelation, fans suspected it had to do with troubles in her marriage to Ben Affleck. An alleged friend of Lopez’s told DailyMail.com that Lopez has big plans for 2025.

“She wants next year to be her best year ever to show the world her crummy love life did not get her down,” the friend claimed. “She will rise.”

Another source told the publication that Lopez canceled her tour in 2024 “with the intention of doing it in 2025, so that has been on the books for a while.” When Lopez returns to the stage, she’s planning a “greatest hits tour with all the razzle-dazzle,” the insider claims. “She will slip into all those sexy outfits and look fantastic. And there may be some A-listers popping up on certain nights.”

J.Lo might have men running after her multiple failed marriages and engagements

Jennifer Lopez made it clear that she’s not prioritizing love in 2025. While numerous men would likely love to have a chance at love with Lopez, a source told In Touch Weekly that her four failed marriages and six engagements are sending red flags.

“Jennifer may say she needs time away from men, but that’s clearly a self-defense mechanism because the reality is that every man who sees her coming now runs in the other direction,” a source alleged. “She’s aware of what’s happening, but she’s trying to control the narrative to make it look like she’s the victim — which is getting harder for anybody to swallow!”

The source added that Lopez’s exes are “happy she’s out of their lives,” including Ben Affleck.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s Kids Loved Celebrating Thanksgiving ‘As a Family’ Amid J.Lo Divorce, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:41:44 +0000

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner stayed friendly following their split in 2015 and divorce finalization in 2018. Affleck tied the knot for a second time to Jennifer Lopez in 2022. Unfortunately, Lopez and Affleck couldn’t make their marriage work, and Lopez served Affleck divorce papers in August 2024. In November 2024, Affleck spent Thanksgiving with Garner and their three kids. Here’s how their kids felt about their parents coming back together for the holidays.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s kids loved celebrating Thanksgiving ‘as a family,’ a source explained

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner maintained a close friendship following their divorce in 2018. They share kids Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, and put their children first in their relationship post-split. In November 2024, Affleck and Garner had Thanksgiving as a family despite Affleck’s ongoing divorce from Jennifer Lopez.

Affleck and Garner started their Thanksgiving by teaming up with Midnight Mission to feed 2,000 homeless and near-homeless people in the Los Angeles area. Photos showed Affleck walking to Garner’s place in the Brentwood neighborhood to join his ex and their three kids for dinner.

“Even though Ben and Jen have been split for a while now, he feels a certain level of comfort with her,” an insider explained to Page Six. “Ben has a strong relationship with Jen that will never dissipate because they have a lot of history together and she’s the mother of his kids.” The source added that this isn’t the first time the exes spent time together on the holiday, as “they’ll always be close.”

Garner and Affleck’s three kids allegedly love seeing their parents together. A source told People that the family had a “nice Thanksgiving.”

“They celebrated Thanksgiving as a family,” the source noted. “The kids love having everyone together. Jen hosted dinner at her house.”

As for Jennifer Lopez, she previously explained that she planned to spend the holidays with her kids, Max and Emme Muñiz, 16. She likely did not see Affleck, as they no longer live together.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s kids allegedly worked hard to get the couple back together

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in 2021 | Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s kids love to have their parents together for the holidays. However, they also allegedly hoped that Affleck and Jennifer Lopez would make their marriage work. Lopez and Affleck’s kids got along famously and likely will keep their friendship long after the couple finalizes their divorce. A source told DailyMail.com that Affleck and Lopez’s kids hoped their parents could talk out their differences.

“The kids think Jennifer and Ben are really, deeply in love, like soul mates, and they don’t want them to divorce,” the insider explained. “They want them to work it out for better or for worse, like their vows said. And they do feel that the two should continue counseling and talking it out, even if it is painful. They feel like if they do and say the right things that there could be more peace.”

Jennifer Garner allegedly doesn’t want to hear from Jennifer Lopez unless it’s about their children

Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez appeared to get along while Ben Affleck and Lopez were happily married. However, now that Lopez and Affleck are divorcing, Garner allegedly doesn’t want to hear from Lopez unless it’s about their kids.

“Jen no longer wishes to have communication with J.Lo unless it is do with the kids,” a source told DailyMail.com. “Her friends feel she shouldn’t have allowed herself to get so involved in helping J.Lo to fix her marriage to Ben.”

Several insiders alleged that Garner helped Affleck through his marital issues with Lopez until Lopez filed for divorce. While Garner might be done with Lopez, Garner and Affleck’s daughter, Violet, retains a close relationship with Lopez while in college.

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Kanye West Said Kim Kardashian’s Thirst Traps Were ‘Fire’ 2 Months Before Marriage to Bianca Censori

Lauren Weiler — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:44:00 +0000

Kanye “Ye” West and Kim Kardashian tied the knot in 2014. Unfortunately, they couldn’t make their marriage work and finalized their divorce by 2022. West didn’t waste time moving on with Yeezy’s Head of Architecture, Bianca Censori, whom he married in December 2022. A few months before West and Censori united in wedlock, West commented on Kardashian’s “thirst traps.”

Kanye West commented on Kim Kardashian’s ‘thirst traps’ a few months before marrying Bianca Censori

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are no longer together as a couple, but they’ll forever stay linked via their four kids. West and Kardashian share North, 11, Saint, 8, Chicago, 6, and Psalm 5. The couple filed for divorce in 2021, and in 2022, West spoke to Piers Morgan about where he and Kardashian stand post-filing.

“We’ll always be together,” West told Morgan regarding him and Kardashian. “She dresses exactly like me. Like, my kids are me. There’s no person that she’ll ever get with that will influence her more than God and then her priest on Earth, which is me.”

Morgan asked West about the specifics of his divorce from Kardashian, as the two moguls weren’t technically legally separated yet. “I ask God the same question: ‘Am I divorced, God? Am I divorced?'” West said. “I might be divorced on paper, but I’m not divorced of the idea of being the protector ….”

Later in the interview, Morgan asked if West would one day like to get back together with Kardashian, especially given how the couple has several children together.

West took several seconds before responding with, “Those thirst traps still be fire.” He then asked Morgan if Morgan understood the language he used. “Do you understand what I said?” West asked, laughing. “Do you understand that language right there?”

“I would prefer to not be put on the spot on these kind of questions,” West continued when pressed further on his feelings for Kardashian.

Kim Kardashian is ‘pretty much a single mom,’ a source says

Kanye West might still consider himself the head of Kim Kardashian’s household because of their four kids. However, Kardashian seems to be making do without him. West has been in Tokyo with Bianca Censori for months, as he’s reportedly working on his next album. In the meantime, Kardashian cares for their children.

“Kanye is sadly not around very much. She’s pretty much a single mom,” an insider told People. “Although she has help, it’s still a lot of work for her to balance and coordinate everything.”

The source added that Kardashian centers her life around her children’s schedules. “When they are off, she’s very much focused on being a mom,” they continued. The insider added that Kardashian “is not even dating anyone now. It’s all about work and the kids.”

Relationship experts say Kanye West is ‘highly controlling’ of his partners

Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the Marni fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 in February 2024 | Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images

Kanye West remarried Bianca Censori just a few months after his infamous interview with Piers Morgan. While West seemingly still had feelings for Kim Kardashian at the time, it doesn’t seem like she regrets moving forward without him as her husband. Relationship experts told DailyMail.com that West appears “highly controlling” of those he dates and marries, which can be seen by the way his partners dress.

Censori is known for the revealing outfits she wears when with West. Additionally, Kardashian revealed that West would weigh in via text on what she chose to publicly wear. Julia Fox also noted that West changed her closet during their brief relationship in early 2022.

“True love and intimacy is formed with trust and acceptance, not trying to change someone,” expert Sabrina Zohar told the publication. “He is literally creating carbon copies of each [girl he dates] and controlling every aspect of their outward appearance to flex the control. This seems unhealthy to the core.”

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Had ‘Cross Words’ Over Bianca Censori’s Risqué Clothing, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:27:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have a long history and will forever stay linked because of their four kids. In December 2022, West secretly tied the knot with Bianca Censori. The two emerged as a couple in January 2023, and Censori turned heads with her daring, barely-there outfits. Here’s what a source said regarding what Kardashian told West about Censori’s clothing choices around their kids.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West ‘lost their tempers’ when talking about Bianca Censori’s clothing, a source says

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West married in 2014 and filed for divorce in 2021. In their seven years of marriage, they had four kids: North, 11, Saint, 8, Chicago, 6, and Psalm, 5. The exes finalized their divorce in November 2022. A month later, West secretly married Bianca Censori. Kardashian hasn’t publicly commented on Censori’s clothing choices. But she allegedly isn’t happy about how the architectural designer dresses in front of her kids.

“Kim has let Kanye know she’s going to try and withhold his visitation with the kids if Bianca is around dressed like a cheap tart,” a source told RadarOnline in November 2024. “They had cross words with each other, and the word is they both lost their tempers.”

The source added that Kardashian “will make trouble” for West and has lawyers “on standby” if he doesn’t obey her requests. “The trouble is, Kanye never does what he’s told,” the insider continued. “He moves to the erratic beat of his own drum. But Kim will follow through with her threats if push comes to shove.” They added that Kardashian believes West uses Censori’s bold public looks to make her jealous.

Another insider echoed Kardashian’s woes to In Touch Weekly in October 2024. “It’s awful, and Kim’s convinced Bianca and Kanye are purposely trying to mess with her,” the insider noted.

West and Censori are currently turning heads in Tokyo, Japan, as West resides there to complete his new album. Censori continues to make bold fashion choices abroad and seems to have no issue showing off her body outside the U.S.

Bianca Censori’s friends say she dresses differently when back home in Australia

Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the Marni fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 in February 2024 | Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images

Bianca Censori is known for her wild, nearly nude outfit choices when out with Kanye West. However, her friends in Australia claim she doesn’t always dress this way. A friend told Page Six that Censori ditched the outlandish outfits and looked “back to normal” during a trip to Australia in June 2024.

“It was very obvious to us that she was acting like she was off the clock from a job,” the friend told the publication. Censori had recently gone out to eat with her parents while wearing a sweater dress. “When you look at all the press [about Censori and West], you would believe she has lost her mind, so it was good to see her with her family and being the person we remembered. The clothes were back to normal … there was nothing to suggest her time with Kanye has had a lasting effect.”

Kim Kardashian is reportedly changing her style to fit her career path

Kim Kardashian is on a quest to become a lawyer and intends to take the bar exam in February 2025. She’s made bold, head-turning fashion choices in the past (not unlike Bianca Censori). However, a source told In Touch Weekly that she wants to revamp her style to look “more traditional.”

“She knows passing the bar will be huge, but she also wants her image to be more traditional, so she’s getting all sorts of mood boards together for her new, more professional look,” the source explained. “She’ll still be sexy, but she wants it to be toned down and classier — less glitter, less hoop earrings, and more diamonds, more pearls, and more power suits.”

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Jennifer Lopez’s Link to Diddy Is ‘Damaging Her Own Health’ as She Proceeds With Ben Affleck Divorce, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:28:00 +0000

The media continues to cover hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest as 2025 approaches. Federal agents arrested Combs in September 2024. He now faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Jennifer Lopez dated Combs in the early 2000s and maintained a friendship with him. Thus far, she has not publicly spoken about his arrest. And a source revealed she doesn’t intend to make any statements.

Jennifer Lopez is ‘on the run’ from answering questions about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Jennifer Lopez has had a difficult 2024. After two years of marriage, she filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in August 2024. She and Affleck continue through their divorce proceedings without a prenup. And she’s fielding questions about Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Combs and Lopez dated from 1999 to 2001 and maintained a friendship after they split. Lopez hasn’t commented on Combs’ arrest.

“Jennifer knows everyone is asking what she knew about Diddy — and it’s clear she’s on the run from answering any of it,” a source told RadarOnline. “Her links to him resurfacing are a PR disaster for her and damaging her own health, as it’s adding to her already massive stress levels as she goes through her divorce from Affleck. But sooner or later, she is going to have to sit down and say what she knew — as she could even be called as a witness at Diddy’s trial.”

New York lawyer Pete Gleason told In Touch Weekly that Lopez’s presence at the 1999 New York nightclub shooting with Combs might put her in a precarious situation now. “Jennifer Lopez’s presence the night of the shooting incident and then departing in the same vehicle as Combs makes her a witness with firsthand knowledge and could subject her to being subpoenaed to testify under oath,” Gleason explained.

A former staffer who worked with Jennifer Lopez says Lopez ‘did not have any idea about Diddy’

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Jennifer Lopez at the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards | Kevin Winter/ImageDirect

Those who worked with Jennifer Lopez in the past have come to her defense online. Thea de Sousa, a staff member who worked on Maid In Manhattan, posted to Threads about Lopez. The staffer called the singer/dancer/actor a “workaholic” who didn’t know about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ crimes.

“If you knew Jennifer Lopez, if you ever worked with her like I did, or if you were close with people who are like family to her like I am, you would know she did not have any idea about Diddy,” Sousa wrote, according to DailyMail.com. “She barely drinks, she is not a partier, she isn’t a good time girl, she is a workaholic who uplifts a woman and who was charmed by him for a brief time in her life.”

Unfortunately, another source told In Touch Weekly that Combs might have expected Lopez to stand by him. The source added that Lopez feels “legitimate fear” that Combs could “embarrass” her by revealing “intimate” details.

J.Lo and Ben Affleck ‘have been trying to hash out a settlement for months,’ a source says

While Jennifer Lopez is dealing with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal battle, she’s also finalizing her divorce from Ben Affleck. In a recent interview with Interview Magazine, Lopez appears sure of her decision to move forward as a single woman. However, according to DailyMail.com, dividing assets hasn’t been easy.

According to insiders in August 2024, Lopez and Affleck “have been trying to hash out a settlement for months. Unfortunately, negotiations were becoming “increasingly acrimonious.” Additionally, their unsold Beverly Hills mansion threw a wrench into their divorce.

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Jennifer Garner Hinted She Hoped to Change Ben Affleck But ‘Learned’ She Couldn’t, Insider Says

Lauren Weiler — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:57:00 +0000

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck had a successful Hollywood marriage for 10 years. The couple tied the knot in 2005 — a year after Affleck and Jennifer Lopez ended their engagement. Garner and Affleck split in 2015 and finalized their divorce in 2018, and they vowed to stay friendly for the good of their three kids. Recently, Garner talked about the important lessons she learned through her life — and one likely pointed to her marriage to Affleck. Here’s what an insider said about discovering she could never “change” her ex-husband.

Jennifer Garner ‘learned’ that she couldn’t ‘change’ Ben Affleck after she married him, a source says

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck maintain a healthy relationship years after their divorce. However, they had difficulties during their marriage. Garner helped Affleck navigate his alcoholism, and she fielded rumors that suggested Affleck had an affair. On Nov. 12, 2024, Garner spoke on the Lipstick on the Rim podcast about the lessons her mother taught her — and one of them seemed applicable to her past marriage.

“’Don’t marry a man thinking you can change him,’” Garner stated as a lesson from her mother.

A source told In Touch Weekly that Garner had to learn that she couldn’t save Affleck no matter how much she wished she could. “Jen worked hard to save her 10-year marriage,” the source explained. “But Jen has learned that the only person who can change Ben is Ben.”

Garner reflected on her divorce during a 2016 Vanity Fair interview. She and Affleck separated the year prior and wouldn’t finalize the paperwork until 2018.

“It’s one of the pains in my life that something I believe in so strongly I’ve completely failed at twice,” Garner said of her two divorces (the first with Scott Foley). “You have to have two people to dance a marriage. My heart’s a little on the tender side right now, and it’s always easier to focus on the ways that you feel hurt, but I know that, with time and some perspective, I’ll have a clearer sense of where I let the system down, because there’s no way I get off in this.”

Jennifer Garner allegedly helped Ben Affleck during and after his divorce filing from Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner in 2007 | Jim Rogash/WireImage

Jennifer Garner might’ve learned she couldn’t “change” Ben Affleck during her marriage. However, she still reportedly stood by him as his marriage to Jennifer Lopez failed. Affleck and Lopez tied the knot in 2022 after reconnecting in 2021. Unfortunately, Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024 after months of speculation that the couple were calling it quits.

Media outlets swarmed the news and claimed Affleck sought guidance and comfort from Garner while he and Lopez navigated their split. Photos showed Affleck spending time at Garner’s home. A source told In Touch Weekly that Garner, Affleck’s brother, and Matt Damon worked “as a team” to ensure Affleck’s wellness and safety amid the divorce proceedings.

“They’re all in touch with him and with each other,” the source explained. “They’re very much a team and acting as a de facto support group for him. If they’re seeing a thing to worry about, they alert each other immediately. Ben knows they’re all in touch, but he doesn’t know the extent of it.”

The ’13 Going on 30′ actor is ‘putting the focus back on herself’ amid John Miller romance

Jennifer Garner still cares deeply for Ben Affleck. However, she moved on romantically with John Miller. She and Miller have been together since 2018. They prefer to keep their romance out of the public, though rumors suggest they’re now considering a Paris wedding.

A source told In Touch Weekly that Garner “is finally putting the focus back on herself,” which pleases those around her. “She’ll never be a diva,” the source continued, “but she deserves to be the center of attention after putting Ben [Affleck] first for so long, and this shopping trip in Paris was the perfect reward.”

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