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Trump's White House Ballroom Halted: The Court Decision Making Waves

Trump's White House Ballroom Halted: The Court Decision Making Waves

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court blocked further construction of President Trump’s new White House ballroom, ruling that the massive project must first receive congressional approval.In a 2-1 decision, a panel of DC circuit judges determined that “Congress has exclusive authority to regulate the construction and demolition of White House structures.”“We are aware of no instance in American history in which a President unilaterally and using privately collected funds demolished substantial portions of the White House that Congress authorized to be built and American taxpayers paid for. Until now,” wrote judges Patricia Millet and Bradley Garcia for the majority. An appeals court has ordered a halt to White House ballroom construction. AP Photo/Tierney L. Cross The DC circuit judges ruled that only Congress can regulate “construction and demolition.” Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP / SplashNews.com“The Constitution’s Property Clause vests Congress with plenary control over all real property that belongs to the United States,” they said.Circuit Judge Neomi Rao dissented that the district court, which initially paused construction, “had no jurisdiction because the [National] Trust has no standing to stop construction at the White House.”“The ballroom is also likely within the President’s authority to make improvements to the Executive Residence at the White House,” Rao added. “The district court elevated the aesthetic displeasure of a single passerby over the government’s security interests in the ballroom and the security risks of leaving an open construction site at the President’s home and office.”The ruling will be on pause for 14 days while Trump may pursue the option of appealing to the US Supreme Court.The project could cost upwards of $600 million. Trump has prioritized its construction to host large-scale dinners with enhanced security measures.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Aug 07, 2026
Frankie Grande's Fiery Response to Big Brother's Kamu Kirk Sparks Buzz

Frankie Grande's Fiery Response to Big Brother's Kamu Kirk Sparks Buzz

Frankie Grande did not mince words after hearing his sister, Ariana Grande, mentioned on the latest episode of Big Brother. “Frankie Grande, tell your sister to hit me up!” Kamu Kirk said while casting his vote for eviction on the Thursday, August 6, live show. Frankie, 43, competed on Big Brother season 16 in 2014 and is the proud older brother of Ariana, 33. “Not a f***ing chance Kamu,” Frankie wrote via X, sharing a selfie from the crowd at his sister’s Eternal Sunshine Tour concert that night. “You can eat my ass.” In response, a social media user called out the Broadway performer for giving Kamu, 32, “attention” by replying in the first place. “He hasn’t seen anything cause he’s … in the house. Are you … OK?” Frankie quipped. Earlier this season, Frankie condemned Kamu for his anti-drag comments. “Um. What the f*** is this horses***?! Get these homophobic bigots out of the f***ing house IMMEDIATELY. Both of them,” Frankie tweeted last month. “Ew this conversation makes me sick to my stomach. I’m disgusted. This better be the biggest thing ever when I wake up tomorrow or I’m flipping a table… f***. Ew. Gross.” In the footage, Kamu and fellow houseguest Rick Devens reacted to their alliance member Drew Campbell’s unicorn-themed pajamas. When Devens, 42, asked Kamu whether “those dudes dressed in women’s clothes,” his costar responded affirmatively. “I’m not doing that, bro,” Kamu claimed, noting that he wouldn’t participate until Jason De Puy won a Head of Household competition. (Outside of the Big Brother house, Jason, 35, is a professional drag queen known as Salina EsTitties.) He added, “I said, ‘Bro, miss me with the drag stuff.’ I’m still an MMA guy, and I have an image to uphold.” Frankie later said in a follow-up X post that it was a “mistake” to get involved in the drama. “After leaving the show and getting sober, I’ve been nothing but an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community,” he tweeted. “So seeing things like that and seeing people in the house that are definitely homophobic is just hard for me. “It always is. And I should not engage on X.” As for Ariana, she has not publicly addressed the Big Brother shout-out. The Oscar nominee is currently closing out her Eternal Sunshine Tour before taking a “break” from the spotlight. “It is something that I had decided, a plan I had quietly made a long time ago, and it’s a decision that was made from a thoughtful and empowered place,” Ariana said during her Monday, August 3, concert. “No matter what noises exist out there, nothing will be able to distort my reality or be more real to me or not as real to me than this love that we share and how it feels to make art with people that I love and respect. Absolutely nothing will change that.” Big Brother airs on CBS Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.

Aug 07, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Thin Skin Exposed: What Insiders Are Revealing

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Thin Skin Exposed: What Insiders Are Revealing

He’s a real prima-dani.Social media-savvy Mayor Zohran Mamdani is developing a reputation IRL as “thin-skinned” and hyper-sensitive to public criticism, despite hyping himself online as a smiling and unflappable politician, scores of insiders spilled to The Post.Behind the scenes, Hizzoner huffily badgers critics who dare question him publicly, harbors petty grudges against prominent pols and often only responds to texts when he’s miffed about bad press, according to interviews with more than a dozen elected officials, consultants and other politicos.“I see more and more he cannot handle criticism, but mainly from elected officials who he thinks he can push around,” one political consultant said.Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “thin-skinned” and obsesses over criticism behind the scenes, more than a dozen insiders told The Post. Matthew McDermott for NY Post“The mayor personally reaches out when electeds criticizes him publicly. If they speak, then he cares. He cares because he doesn’t want bad press. It shows a sensitivity.”The insiders who spoke with The Post about Mamdani asked to remain anonymous to avoid crossing a touchy mayor with whom they must deal over matters of governance and politics.His reputed simmering irritation recently boiled over after city Jewish leaders called on him to “stop fanning the flames of hatred” against Israel in the wake of an alleged antisemitic stabbing attack on the Upper West Side.Sources said the mayor personally called at least one elected official who attended the news conference, complaining about being told to tone down his rhetoric — and upset that their exhortation was connected to his video branding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal,” which was posted days before the attack.The controversial two-minute clip, delivered direct-to-camera by a sober Mamdani sitting at a desk in front of the US and New York City flags, garnered an incredible 100 million views across social media platforms. Moshe Grunhaus is seen on the ground after being stabbed in an alleged antisemitic hate crime in Manhattan. Mamdani was irritated with an elected official who attended a press conference from Jewish leaders calling on him to tone down his anti-Israel rhetoric after the attack. Facebook/Lidia LanderHis mastery of social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, where he now, respectively, has 3.5 million and 11.9 million followers, largely fueled Mamdani’s meteoric rise during 2025 from little-known state lawmaker to the Big Apple’s next mayor — and, thus, a standard bearer for the nationally ascendant Democratic Socialists of America.He bombarded New Yorkers’ feeds with slick, entertaining videos in which he affably pressed his campaign’s core message of affordability, such as when he highlighted “halalflation” at the city’s street food carts.After taking office in January, Mamdani maintained his image-conscious ways by pouring $53 million into a new “Office of Mass Engagement,” an expansion of his already massive communications team that critics argue is a propaganda organ for City Hall.Mamdani branded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal” in a video posted days before the Upper West Side stabbing. X/@NYCMayorHe also regularly drops new videos, from an arguably ill-advised clip filmed outside billionaire hedge fund titan Ken Griffin’s $200 million condo to hype the DSA “tax the rich” agenda to a 13-minute documentary this week about tenants organizing against their do-nothing landlord.Protecting the DSA movement’s burgeoning political power appears to be the source of much Mamdani touchiness, insiders said.Another Democratic operative said Mamdani is “tough on staff,” often holding late-night meetings in Gracie Mansion with his DSA comrades.Mamdani’s slick social media videos helped propel him into office, but have caused him some problems — such as when he targeted billionaire Ken Griffin. X/SaraEisen“He’s the first DSA (mayor) so they have to show he can manage the city, and any time someone puts a dent in that it hurts their cause,” a government insider said.But sources revealed that Mamdani also obsesses over even the potential for bad media coverage, such as when Queens Borough President Donovan Richards in July slammed the DSA as “white supremacy” in an X post.Sources said Mamdani tried to nip a negative story in the bud by having a staffer reach out to Richards’ office to take down the post. Richards left the post up, leading to a Post story highlighting the rift between Mamdani’s largely lily-white DSA comrades and minority lawmakers such as the borough president.Queens Borough President Donovan Richards’ recent swipe against the DSA prompted a failed attempt by Mamdani to nip bad coverage in the bud. The story made the July 21 cover of The Post.“He’s so thin-skinned and reads everything,” one City Council member said.“His security blanket is his phone and the dopamine from how many likes he gets on a post,” a Democratic operative scoffed. “Seems to keep him going.”Posts that harshed Mamdani’s mellow also included City Councilwoman Virginia Maloney (D-Manhattan) rebutting the mayor’s claim that a budget proposal by lawmakers cut services with a lashing, “I know math is hard.”Maloney’s sarcastic post on X apparently drew Mamdani’s ire, and he reached out to her, sources said.“That Virginia Maloney tweet really got under their skin,” a source said amid the spat.He likewise reached out to elected officials who slammed him over a proposed nearly 10% property tax increase, insiders said.Mamdani was blocked from speaking at Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad’s funeral in Queens last week — leaving the mayor fuming mad. Calvary Assembly of GodAs The Post reported last week, Mamdani fumed in silence as he was snubbed from eulogizing Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad at her funeral in Queens last Friday.One Democratic insider said Mamdani treats those who cross him with a “cold demeanor,” terse in responses and not his usual smiling self. That’s a contrast to his usual smiley and affable public manner, even to foes like his unexpected texting bud President Trump and in the face of boos, like the ones he received during an anti-crime event on Staten Island this week.Multiple sources said they discovered that one sure-fire way to get Mamdani’s and his team’s attention — and a reply — will be negative news coverage or a critical social media post.“They only respond when it’s a crisis for them and reaches crisis levels in the press, but before that they don’t return calls, texts or emails,” a Democratic operative said.“He has been known to hold grudges against whoever challenges him or his positions for even some of the smallest of slights, and those people get sent to the back of the line unless he needs something.”Mamdani kept smiling as he was booed relentlessly during an NYPD event on Staten Island this week.Some insiders did credit the youthful Mamdani, 34, for being engaged in backroom dealings and acknowledging his limits. The mayor carries himself with “humility,” a union source said.“He asks lots of questions. Seeks to understand the issues he’s lacking familiarity with,” the source said. “He does more listening than talking. That’s uncommon in the political realm.” The mayor often doesn’t respond to texts for days, unless he’s irritated about bad press, several insiders griped. Matthew McDermott for NY PostMamdani’s senior spokeswoman Dora Pekec said in a statement: “The mayor’s focus has and always will be how best to deliver for New Yorkers and he sees our city and state elected officials as valuable partners in building a safer and more affordable city.”City Hall officials conducting damage control isn’t new, but insiders said Mamdani is quickly showing himself to be even more sensitive to media coverage than his notoriously whiny groundhog-killing predecessor Bill de Blasio.Mamdani takes a selfie with Marine veteran Allan Singer during a Veterans Day event at Volunteers of America – Commonwealth Veterans’ Residence. Getty ImagesMamdani should focus on the job, rather than a “first-term council member tweeting” about him, snarked Fabien Levy, former Mayor Eric Adams’ chief mouthpiece.“This administration is more on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok than probably any other politician in the county, but to steal an Eric Adams-ism: it’s not what’s in the tweets, it’s what’s in the streets,” Levy said.

Aug 07, 2026
The Hidden Sensitivity of Mayor Zohran Mamdani: What Insiders Reveal

The Hidden Sensitivity of Mayor Zohran Mamdani: What Insiders Reveal

He’s a real prima-dani.Social media-savvy Mayor Zohran Mamdani is developing a reputation IRL as “thin-skinned” and hyper-sensitive to public criticism, despite hyping himself online as a smiling and unflappable politician, scores of insiders spilled to The Post.Behind the scenes, Hizzoner huffily badgers critics who dare question him publicly, harbors petty grudges against prominent pols and often only responds to texts when he’s miffed about bad press, according to interviews with more than a dozen elected officials, consultants and other politicos.“I see more and more he cannot handle criticism, but mainly from elected officials who he thinks he can push around,” one political consultant said.Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “thin-skinned” and obsesses over criticism behind the scenes, more than a dozen insiders told The Post. Matthew McDermott for NY Post“The mayor personally reaches out when electeds criticizes him publicly. If they speak, then he cares. He cares because he doesn’t want bad press. It shows a sensitivity.”The insiders who spoke with The Post about Mamdani asked to remain anonymous to avoid crossing a touchy mayor with whom they must deal over matters of governance and politics.His reputed simmering irritation recently boiled over after city Jewish leaders called on him to “stop fanning the flames of hatred” against Israel in the wake of an alleged antisemitic stabbing attack on the Upper West Side.Sources said the mayor personally called at least one elected official who attended the news conference, complaining about being told to tone down his rhetoric — and upset that their exhortation was connected to his video branding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal,” which was posted days before the attack.The controversial two-minute clip, delivered direct-to-camera by a sober Mamdani sitting at a desk in front of the US and New York City flags, garnered an incredible 100 million views across social media platforms. Moshe Grunhaus is seen on the ground after being stabbed in an alleged antisemitic hate crime in Manhattan. Mamdani was irritated with an elected official who attended a press conference from Jewish leaders calling on him to tone down his anti-Israel rhetoric after the attack. Facebook/Lidia LanderHis mastery of social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, where he now, respectively, has 3.5 million and 11.9 million followers, largely fueled Mamdani’s meteoric rise during 2025 from little-known state lawmaker to the Big Apple’s next mayor — and, thus, a standard bearer for the nationally ascendant Democratic Socialists of America.He bombarded New Yorkers’ feeds with slick, entertaining videos in which he affably pressed his campaign’s core message of affordability, such as when he highlighted “halalflation” at the city’s street food carts.After taking office in January, Mamdani maintained his image-conscious ways by pouring $53 million into a new “Office of Mass Engagement,” an expansion of his already massive communications team that critics argue is a propaganda organ for City Hall.Mamdani branded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal” in a video posted days before the Upper West Side stabbing. X/@NYCMayorHe also regularly drops new videos, from an arguably ill-advised clip filmed outside billionaire hedge fund titan Ken Griffin’s $200 million condo to hype the DSA “tax the rich” agenda to a 13-minute documentary this week about tenants organizing against their do-nothing landlord.Protecting the DSA movement’s burgeoning political power appears to be the source of much Mamdani touchiness, insiders said.Another Democratic operative said Mamdani is “tough on staff,” often holding late-night meetings in Gracie Mansion with his DSA comrades.Mamdani’s slick social media videos helped propel him into office, but have caused him some problems — such as when he targeted billionaire Ken Griffin. X/SaraEisen“He’s the first DSA (mayor) so they have to show he can manage the city, and any time someone puts a dent in that it hurts their cause,” a government insider said.But sources revealed that Mamdani also obsesses over even the potential for bad media coverage, such as when Queens Borough President Donovan Richards in July slammed the DSA as “white supremacy” in an X post.Sources said Mamdani tried to nip a negative story in the bud by having a staffer reach out to Richards’ office to take down the post. Richards left the post up, leading to a Post story highlighting the rift between Mamdani’s largely lily-white DSA comrades and minority lawmakers such as the borough president.Queens Borough President Donovan Richards’ recent swipe against the DSA prompted a failed attempt by Mamdani to nip bad coverage in the bud. The story made the July 21 cover of The Post.“He’s so thin-skinned and reads everything,” one City Council member said.“His security blanket is his phone and the dopamine from how many likes he gets on a post,” a Democratic operative scoffed. “Seems to keep him going.”Posts that harshed Mamdani’s mellow also included City Councilwoman Virginia Maloney (D-Manhattan) rebutting the mayor’s claim that a budget proposal by lawmakers cut services with a lashing, “I know math is hard.”Maloney’s sarcastic post on X apparently drew Mamdani’s ire, and he reached out to her, sources said.“That Virginia Maloney tweet really got under their skin,” a source said amid the spat.He likewise reached out to elected officials who slammed him over a proposed nearly 10% property tax increase, insiders said.Mamdani was blocked from speaking at Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad’s funeral in Queens last week — leaving the mayor fuming mad. Calvary Assembly of GodAs The Post reported last week, Mamdani fumed in silence as he was snubbed from eulogizing Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad at her funeral in Queens last Friday.One Democratic insider said Mamdani treats those who cross him with a “cold demeanor,” terse in responses and not his usual smiling self. That’s a contrast to his usual smiley and affable public manner, even to foes like his unexpected texting bud President Trump and in the face of boos, like the ones he received during an anti-crime event on Staten Island this week.Multiple sources said they discovered that one sure-fire way to get Mamdani’s and his team’s attention — and a reply — will be negative news coverage or a critical social media post.“They only respond when it’s a crisis for them and reaches crisis levels in the press, but before that they don’t return calls, texts or emails,” a Democratic operative said.“He has been known to hold grudges against whoever challenges him or his positions for even some of the smallest of slights, and those people get sent to the back of the line unless he needs something.”Mamdani kept smiling as he was booed relentlessly during an NYPD event on Staten Island this week.Some insiders did credit the youthful Mamdani, 34, for being engaged in backroom dealings and acknowledging his limits. The mayor carries himself with “humility,” a union source said.“He asks lots of questions. Seeks to understand the issues he’s lacking familiarity with,” the source said. “He does more listening than talking. That’s uncommon in the political realm.” The mayor often doesn’t respond to texts for days, unless he’s irritated about bad press, several insiders griped. Matthew McDermott for NY PostMamdani’s senior spokeswoman Dora Pekec said in a statement: “The mayor’s focus has and always will be how best to deliver for New Yorkers and he sees our city and state elected officials as valuable partners in building a safer and more affordable city.”City Hall officials conducting damage control isn’t new, but insiders said Mamdani is quickly showing himself to be even more sensitive to media coverage than his notoriously whiny groundhog-killing predecessor Bill de Blasio.Mamdani takes a selfie with Marine veteran Allan Singer during a Veterans Day event at Volunteers of America – Commonwealth Veterans’ Residence. Getty ImagesMamdani should focus on the job, rather than a “first-term council member tweeting” about him, snarked Fabien Levy, former Mayor Eric Adams’ chief mouthpiece.“This administration is more on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok than probably any other politician in the county, but to steal an Eric Adams-ism: it’s not what’s in the tweets, it’s what’s in the streets,” Levy said.

Aug 07, 2026
Could Putin's Next Move Shatter the NATO Alliance?

Could Putin's Next Move Shatter the NATO Alliance?

Russian President Vladimir Putin may test the NATO alliance’s strength with an attack on an allied country as early as fall — including a possible land invasion, according to new US intelligence reports.The reports on the potential of a limited assault, which could range from a cyber attack to a military incursion, come as the US deals with a shortage of critical munitions it would need to respond to such an attack from Russia or China, US officials told the Wall Street Journal.An attack is estimated to happen between this fall and 2029, the intelligence assessment warned.Putin’s goal of an attack on a NATO nation is to force the US’s hand and fracture the 77-year-old alliance.Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council in Moscow, Russia, Aug. 7, 2026. via REUTERS“The question mark is how the United States would respond in that case,” Heather Conley, senior fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, told the Journal about the possibility of a Russian incursion.“It has always been a goal [of Russia’s] to challenge the credibility of NATO and to separate the United States from its allies.”The US believed Moscow would never provoke the long-standing North Atlantic Treaty Organization while its forces are entangled in its war with Ukraine — however, this year, officials determined Putin may be bold enough to test the alliance’s resolve.Putin’s new openness to a NATO assault comes as he faces immense pressure at home to defeat Ukraine. Russia has been dealing with increasing drone attacks from Kyiv on its oil industry and Putin’s forces, who have suffered heavy casualties, have been significantly slowed on the front.Russia has already been shown it’s willing to push NATO, with Russian missiles landing in Poland and drones flying over Romania.A house is destroyed by debris from a shot down Russian drone in Wyryki-Wola, Poland, on September 10, 2025. POland’s PM called it a major provocation aimed at the EU and NATO member. AFP via Getty ImagesPolice and forensic investigators examine the location of impact after a Russian drone struck an apartment building on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Galati, eastern Romania. AFP via Getty ImagesMeanwhile, the US has severely depleted its stockpile of munitions by arming Ukrainian troops and in its ongoing conflict with Iran.Stockpiles at risk include long-range Precision Strike Missiles and Army Tactical Missile Systems, as well as short-range Stinger surface-to-air missiles, officials told the Wall Street Journal.

Aug 07, 2026
Why the Perseid Meteor Shower After the Solar Eclipse Is a Must-See Event

Why the Perseid Meteor Shower After the Solar Eclipse Is a Must-See Event

Stargazers will have a spectacular week of skywatching, as a meteor shower follows a solar eclipse that will sweep across parts of the continental United States from August 12 to August 13.The eclipse will be partial and will only take a “small bite out of the Sun,” according to NASA, with the amount of lunar overlay varying by location from North Carolina to Alaska.Visible debris breaking off the subsequent shower, dubbed “the Perseids,” will peak on the evening of August 12 into the early morning hours of August 13 with a path of totality across Greenland, Iceland and Spain. The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak about Aug. 12-13, and with a new moon, may have optimal viewing if skies are clear. USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectAs the Earth passes through the debris stream of the Comet Swift-Tuttle, “tiny bits of comet dust hit our atmosphere at high speed, they burn up as bright streaks of light,” creating the aerial phenomenon known as a “shower,” according to NASA.50 to 100 meteors can be seen per hour, making the Perseids the most plentiful of all annual meteor showers alongside the presence of “fireballs.”Fireballs, or unusually bright meteors — often called “shooting stars” — are meteors that shine brighter than the planet Venus.These dazzling light displays are caused by significantly larger pieces of space rock, such as direct fragments from asteroids or comets, entering Earth’s atmosphere at very high speeds. Visible debris breaking off the subsequent shower, dubbed “the Perseids,” will peak on the evening of August 12 into the early morning hours of August 13 with a path of totality across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe new moon arriving on August 12 will create ideal, dark conditions in the skies. NASA instructs astrophiles to look toward the northeast and watch the Perseus constellation clear the horizon, where the meteors originate — however, they can appear anywhere.

Aug 07, 2026
Rylee Arnold's Brave Journey: Overcoming Diabetes Fears to Dance Again

Rylee Arnold's Brave Journey: Overcoming Diabetes Fears to Dance Again

Dancing With the Stars pro Rylee Arnold exclusively opened up to Us about her journey with type 1 diabetes — revealing that she initially feared she’d never dance again after being diagnosed at age 15. “Right when I was diagnosed, I didn't think I was going to dance anymore,” Arnold, now 21, told Us in an interview on Wednesday, August 5. “I thought I was going to have to stop doing it and fully just devote my life to managing my health. But then I realized I didn't [have to quit dancing].” Arnold acknowledged that it was “honestly really hard in the beginning” to balance her health and the physical demands of dancing, especially since she was a teenager at the time. “There'd be times where, I mean, as a teenager, I would be embarrassed to give myself a shot in front of friends at school or at dance, and there were just little things that I was like, ‘If I don't prioritize this, I will not live a long and lengthy and beautiful life,’” she recalled. “Just balancing that and learning how to balance my life was really, really important. But ever since I got on [DWTS], I feel like I've really focused on balancing that and having that healthy balance.” “Even more so now, I feel like I finally am at a point where I understand how to manage my type 1 diabetes,” she noted. “It's taken … a while to understand your body and how it works. So it was about six years it took me to really, really get adjusted [and] understand how I react to things, how my body reacts to things, and I finally feel like I'm, like, ready to go.” Rylee now uses a continuous glucose monitor called a Dexcom G7 CGM to track her glucose levels. The dancer wears her device on the back of her arm, allowing the Dexcom G7 CGM to send real-time glucose readings directly to her mobile device. Rylee’s Dexcom G7 is integrated with her insulin pump, which helps the DWTS pro and her family constantly monitor her health through using the Dexcom Follow app. Along with Nick Jonas and Lance Bass, Rylee is one of millions of people worldwide living with diabetes. She has partnered with a community of Dexcom Warriors to help show young people that their dreams don’t have to be defined by their type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Addressing her journey with diabetes, Rylee recalled, “It was super hard [at first]. But I feel like, again, I looked at other people with type 1 diabetes, and I have learned so much through TikTok and Instagram, people's videos, and although my body is my body and it's different from everyone else's, there are so many people's experiences that are so similar to mine, and I've been able to learn so much from others. So that has helped tremendously. But it's one of those things. It's just like you go through it, you figure it out and see how you can do it yourself.” Last October, Rylee made the “really hard” decision to step away from the Dancing With the Stars Tour to prioritize her health. “Making the decision to step away from tour this last year was really hard, and because it was because of my health, it made me really sad,” she told Us. “But it was something I needed so badly. I needed to get home. I needed to rest. I'm now on, like, a continuous insulin pump. I recently got, like, my blood checked, and there's this A1C number, and it basically tells you, like, how healthy you are, and it's, like, dropped down tremendously. And just fixing that part of my life is going to make things so much easier this season.” She went on, “I'm just excited to have that, like, alleviated a little bit because I hate when that adds to my stress and just makes things so much harder. But I feel like I worked so much on, like, my mental health and my physical health this season, and I was able to just get ready for that. And I'm so grateful that I did because I think if I would have just jumped into the next thing and kept going this year, I think I would have not been ready for this season coming up. And now I'm excited and I feel refreshed.” Dancing With the Stars returns on ABC this fall.

Aug 07, 2026
Why Honey Boo Boo's Sister's OnlyFans Content is Sparking Buzz

Why Honey Boo Boo's Sister's OnlyFans Content is Sparking Buzz

Honey Boo Boo’s sister Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird released “hardcore” OnlyFans content five months after joining the subscription-based platform.“I really started doing hardcore because, truthfully, it’s another revenue of money and so many options to do and give,” the reality star told TMZ.The outlet reported that Efird, 26, has raunchy content on sale for between $100 and $150.Honey Boo Boo’s sister Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird (seen above) released “hardcore” OnlyFans content. Pumpkin/ instagramTMZ reported that the reality star (seen above with Jessica Shannon, Mama June and Alana Thompson in 2025) has raunchy content on sale for between $100 and $150. Paige Kahn for Page SixOne video allegedly shows the “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” alum engaging in sexual intercourse with her boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens, “on a bed in front of a camera.”Efird told TMZ about her plans for forthcoming content, including some girl-on-girl action that may turn into a threesome with Kitchens. The “Mama June: Family Crisis” star launched her OnlyFans account in March, running a limited deal of a month of content for $23.39 with a 10 percent discount.In one video, the “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” star is allegedly having sex with her boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens (seen above). pumpkin/ instagramShe launched her OnlyFans in March. (Pictured: Efird at the beach.) Pumpkin/ instagram“Enjoy the spicy side you didn’t get to see on TLC or WeTv 😈🌶️!!,” reads her bio.Efird said she would share behind-the-scenes exclusives, live sexting, role play and daily videos and photos.After only two weeks on the site, Efird told TMZ that she was already in the top 0.5 percent of creators and “almost in the six-figure range.”Efird told TMZ that she was already in the top 0.5 percent of creators and “almost in the six-figure range” after only two weeks on the platform. Pumpkin/ instagramThe TLC star (seen above) said she is doing it all for her four kids. Pumpkin/ instagramShe also said she reached out to other OnlyFans stars for collaborations, including Sophie Rain, who has earned more than $101 million on the platform.The TLC star said she wasn’t worried about people having negative remarks about her new endeavor because it was helping her take care of her and her ex Josh Efird’s four children: Ella Grace, 8, Bentley Jameson, 5, and twins Sylus Ray and Stella Renae, both 4.“People have a s–t ton to say about me … doing OnlyFans and at the end of the day, I do all of this for my kids,” she told the outlet. “The money that I make, it’s going straight to them — their college funds, not telling them no, vacations, all of that stuff. I’m a mama first.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Aug 06, 2026
James Haven's Courageous Announcement: Angelina Jolie's Brother Comes Out at 53

James Haven's Courageous Announcement: Angelina Jolie's Brother Comes Out at 53

Angelina Jolie's brother, James Haven, publicly came out as gay after splitting from ex-wife, Romi Imbelli. “I’m gay,” Haven, 53, said during a Thursday, August 6, livestream alongside Imbelli, 44, for her Substack, which earned an enthusiastic cheer from his ex. Haven, who is the son of Jon Voight and the late Marcheline Bertrand, decided to come out to Imbelli when they reconnected after having their marriage annulled in March 2025. (The exes wed in August 2024 and were only married for 15 days before separating.) Haven also shared a letter he wrote about coming to terms with his sexuality. "When I was a little boy, I was absolutely obsessed with the Disney princesses. I would sneak glitter onto my cheeks, swipe mascara onto my lashes, and for those moments, I felt like magic," he read aloud during the livestream, adding that he “didn’t have the language back then to explain why I just knew it made me feel more like me.” Haven added that he never wanted to pretend to be something he wasn’t, but now wants to let a part of himself “shine that had always been there.” “Coming out isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about allowing everyone else to meet the person who has been here all along. … I hope my family and others can choose love over fear, understanding over judgment and connection over the beliefs that may have kept us apart,” he continued. “I hope they can look beyond the labels and simply see me with the same heart, the same laugh, the same soul they’ve always known.” Following the livestream, Imbelli took to social media to share how proud she was of Haven for being his most authentic self. “This story was never just mine. It was ours. I wasn’t here to out someone I love. I was here to help set someone free. There is a difference. In return he set me free,” she wrote via Instagram on Thursday. “Forgiveness, grace, and unconditional love have carried us to this moment. We ask only that you give him the same compassion as he learns to walk through this world with his head held high, exactly as God made him.” Imbelli continued, “Love doesn’t always fit into the boxes we’re taught it should. Sometimes it transforms. Sometimes it changes shape. Sometimes it asks us to let go of what we imagined so we can embrace what is true. I’ll always love him. Just not as his wife, but as my family, my best friend, and one of the greatest loves of my life.” Haven has kept a relatively low profile since retiring from acting in 2013. He famously made his onscreen debut in Jolie's 1998 movie Gia. Two years later, the siblings infamously kissed on the lips at an Oscar party. Haven will soon be launching his "Safe Haven" podcast with Wonder Peak Media. Each week, he will guide his guests through the moments, choices and turning points that shaped who they have become.

Aug 06, 2026
Richard Gere and Diana Silvers' On-Screen Chemistry in NYC Sparks Buzz

Richard Gere and Diana Silvers' On-Screen Chemistry in NYC Sparks Buzz

Richard Gere, 76, filmed a romantic scene with his much-younger co-star, 28-year-old Diana Silvers, on the set of “Asymmetry” in New York City Wednesday.The actors cozied up to each other on a bench in a park while eating ice cream, as seen in photos obtained by Page Six. For the scene, Gere wore a button-down shirt with gray pants and brown shoes.Diana Silvers, 28, and Richard Gere, 76, filmed scenes for their new movie “Asymmetry” in New York City on Wednesday. GC ImagesThe pair got into character as they sat on a bench and ate ice cream. GC ImagesTheir characters were all smiles together in the cozy scene. GC ImagesSilvers, meanwhile, wore a long-sleeved red-knit shirt with a khaki skirt and black heels. She also had a headband on and a black purse by her side. Gere and Silvers have been spotted filming “Asymmetry” in NYC multiple times in the last several weeks. On July 16, Gere wrapped his arm around Silver as they looked engrossed in a deep conversation for another scene on a park bench.Both actors indulged in vanilla ice cream in the scene. GC ImagesGere wore a button-down and pants, while Silvers rocked a red-knit shirt and khaki skirt. GC ImagesEarlier that week, they were seen in character holding hands while walking through the streets of the Big Apple.At one point, the “Pretty Woman” actor put his arm around Silvers’ waist, pulling her in close as she draped her arm across his shoulders.The film is based on Lisa Halliday’s 2018 critically acclaimed novel of the same name.The book is split into three parts — the first section, “Folly,” tells the story of Alice, who is described as “a young American editor,” and follows “her relationship with the famous and much older writer Ezra Blazer,” reads the book synopsis.Gere and Silvers (seen here on the set of the film) have been shooting scenes for “Asymmetry” in New York City since July. GC ImagesThey play an age-gap couple in the film. GC ImagesThe movie is based on Lisa Halliday’s 2018 critically acclaimed novel of the same name. GC Images“A tender and exquisite account of an unexpected romance that takes place in New York during the early years of the Iraq War, Folly also suggests an aspiring novelist’s coming-of-age,” the description adds.The film appears to focus solely on Alice and Ezra’s fictional love story, as its logline notes that it “tells the story of a young editorial assistant in New York, Alice (Silvers), who comes upon world-renowned 70-year-old author Ezra (Gere) in Central Park one day.”The synopsis continues: “Their one moment of eye contact sparks a connection that leads them both down a life-changing rabbit hole, where they create a private world just for two.”Oscar winner Edward Zwick worked on the screenplay with Halliday and Marshall Herskovitz, reports Deadline. Zwick is also attached to direct and produce.In real life, Gere (seen above shooting a scene with Silvers) has an age-gap love story with wife Alejandra Silva, 43. Jose Perez / BACKGRIDGere (pictured above filming with Silvers) and his wife moved to her native country, Spain, in 2024. Janet Mayer/INSTARimages.comGere has a real-life age-gap love story with wife Alejandra Silva, 43.The couple began dating in 2014 before tying the knot in 2018. They share sons Alexander, 7, and James, 6.Gere and his wife relocated to her native country, Spain, in 2024, but they returned to the US to celebrate the 4th of July in NYC before Gere started shooting “Asymmetry.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Aug 06, 2026
Perez Hilton's Family Speaks Out After Shocking Livestream Incident

Perez Hilton's Family Speaks Out After Shocking Livestream Incident

Perez Hilton's family is sharing another update in the wake of his hospitalization. "Our family cannot express enough our continued gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received during this incredibly difficult time," read a new statement posted via his website on Thursday, August 6. "The events of the past several days have been nearly unbearable for our family." According to the statement, "Just minutes before the public livestream incident, Perez’s children, niece, and sister were inside the home. When it became clear that Perez was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself, they immediately fled to protect the children from witnessing any further trauma." Hilton's family noted that the children's safety was of utmost importance. (Hilton, 48, is a father of three.) "Our highest priority right now is helping the children begin to heal from what they experienced. An important part of that process is allowing them to safely return home and begin rebuilding a sense of security and normalcy," the update continued, asking the media and content creators to "leave the area surrounding the family’s home and not return" for the sake of Hilton's kids. The family also assured fans that additional updates would be provided in due time, adding, "Again, thank you for your compassion, understanding, and continued prayers." Hilton appeared to engage in self-harm behavior during a late-night TikTok livestream on Tuesday, August 4. First responders were called to the blogger’s Miami home for an apparent “suicide attempt,” according to 911 dispatch audio obtained by Page Six on Wednesday, August 5. Multiple responders arrived at the scene on Tuesday and stayed at the property for hours. “The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media,” the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office told Us in a Wednesday statement. “Deputies quickly located the individual’s residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and confirmed he was alone inside.” The statement continued, “In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize deescalation by creating time, distance and opportunities for communication. At this time, deputies have tactfully disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation.” Authorities confirmed in an additional statement that Hilton, who was not named, had been “safely recovered” and transported to a nearby hospital. “He is receiving medical attention,” the second statement read. “The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit and Licensed Mental Health Professionals are also on scene providing support and resources to the individual’s family.” Hilton’s spokesperson Dante Rusciolelli subsequently told Us that there was no “additional confirmed information to share regarding Perez Hilton’s condition” following the distressed livestream. Later that day, Hilton’s family broke their silence on his hospitalization, confirming "Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being." The statement continued, “We kindly ask that you respect Perez’s privacy, as well as the privacy of his family, during this difficult time. If and when we are able to share any updates, we will do so with everyone as soon as we can. Thank you for your compassion, understanding, and continued support.” Since the incident, a TikTok spokesperson confirmed to Us that the social media platform permanently banned Hilton’s account, noting his livestream was a violation of its community guidelines which prohibits acts of self-harm. Hilton’s account was flagged by the platform’s automated moderation system minutes into the stream for the company’s human moderation team for immediate review. The stream lasted for about 15 minutes before it was removed. The TikTok rep explained that a moderation error caused a delay in the livestream’s removal. It was also noted they alerted law enforcement of the livestream on Tuesday. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

Aug 06, 2026
Heartbroken Father Speaks Out After Tragic Crash Claims Family

Heartbroken Father Speaks Out After Tragic Crash Claims Family

This is the devastating moment a SoCal father broke down in tears from hospital Wednesday when opening up about the death of his wife and two young kids following a horrific car crash.Felix Valenzuela, his wife, and three kids were driving eastbound in Apple Valley last month when a 43-year-old Hesperia man, Hendrix Arcadio Collado, allegedly ran a red light and hit another vehicle, which then careened into them.Valenzuela and his 16-year-old daughter survived with severe injuries. His other two kids, a six and seven-year-old, and his wife, Theodora Wilson, 39, died at the scene.A three-vehicle collision in Apple Valley killed 39-year-old Theodora “Tedi” Wilson and her two young children, 7-year-old Rose and 6-year-old Felix Valenzuela. FOX LA“My injuries are nothing compared to what my kids went through,” he said. FOX LAValenzuela, who was hospitalized with severe injuries, has been charged with three counts of manslaughter with gross negligence and three counts of reckless driving causing injury.He was initially charged with driving under the influence, with police still investigating whether drugs or alcohol may have influenced the crash.A third driver was treated at the scene of the crash.“They killed three people in my family,” he cried in an interview with Fox 11. “Three innocent people who didn’t deserve to die.”“My injuries are nothing compared to what my kids went through,” he said, donning a neck brace and sitting in a wheelchair, “and my wife.”His eldest daughter, who remains hospitalized, was “basically decapitated.”His eldest daughter, who remains hospitalized, was “basically decapitated.”“I know he didn’t do it on purpose, but you shouldn’t be driving under the influence, period,” he said. GoFundMeHe said the crash didn’t just mangle his body — it has broken his heart in ways he couldn’t imagine. “My heart is more broken than anything.” GoFundMe“Her skull came off of her… spine, like, completely dislocated. But they were able to… do some surgery and… fix her up, I guess, like put her head back together,” he said.“I know he didn’t do it on purpose, but you shouldn’t be driving under the influence, period,” he said.A GoFundMe has been started in honor of Felix’s family with a stated goal of $100,000. The fundraiser has raised nearly $79,000 so far.He said the crash didn’t just mangle his body — it has broken his heart in ways he couldn’t imagine. “My heart is more broken than anything.”Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!

Aug 06, 2026