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Newly ousted Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder is pregnant with her first child, a source confirms to E! News. The news comes just days after Stassi, along with Kristen Doute and two other cast members, were fired from the Bravo reality TV series. Bravo cut ties with Stassi and Kristen after former co-star Faith Stowers publicly accused the pair

If the world of pop culture and everyone who loves and follows it (that’d be you, E! News reader) were a high school, celebrities would undoubtedly be the cool kids. Just think how breathlessly we consume the minutiae of their daily lives. We cheer for the class couples (hi, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend!), speculate over

Steven Ferdman/Getty Images Taylor Swift called on Tennessee politicians to take down statues that she said symbolize “hideous patterns of racism.” In a statement posted to her Instagram account on Friday, the pop star asked the Capitol Commission and the Tennessee Historical Commission to “please consider the implications of how hurtful it would be to continue fighting for these monuments,” some

“Every day, I’ve seen incredible things in this protest.” That’s how Tinashe recently described to E! News her experience taking to the streets in support of Black Lives Matter following the death of George Floyd. “It’s been really interesting to see firsthand the energy shift throughout the protest,” she continued. “As more and more people

Samantha Ware says Lea Michele went as far to threaten her job during their time as co-stars on Glee.  In a new interview with Variety, the actress details Michele’s alleged behavior toward her and others working on the set of the musical TV series. Earlier this month, Ware publicly accused Michele of making her experience on Glee a “living hell.” After

Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Lady Antebellum is changing its name to Lady A. The band made the announcement in an open letter to fans shared to social media on Thursday. “As a band, we have strived for our music to be a refuge…inclusive of all,” the country music group began. “We’ve watched and listened more than ever

Bachelor Nation is ready for a revolution and they want it televised. As the Black Lives Matter movement continues with nationwide protests and calls for action following the death of George Floyd, a group of fans of The Bachelor franchise have come to together to form the Bachelor Diversity Campaign, calling for the ABC reality series

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images UPDATE: The U.S. Soccer Federation has officially voted to repeal Policy 604-1, which required players to stand during the national anthem. In a statement released on Wednesday, the organization said in part, “It has become clear that this policy was wrong and detracted from the important message of Black Lives Matter.”  “We

One day after George Floyd was laid to rest, his brother is speaking out about police reform. On Wednesday, June 10, Philonise Floyd testified before the House Judiciary Committee at a hearing on policing practices and law enforcement accountability. This testimony comes two weeks after George was killed at the hands of Minnesota police. “Chairman Jerrold Nadler and members

Should the call come, Colin Kaepernick is ready.  Absent from NFL rosters for more than three years, the 32-year-old league veteran has been waiting, patiently waiting, for any team willing to take a chance on a dual-threat quarterback with quick feet, a strong arm and the emotional fortitude of a leader.  “My desire to play football is still

Multiple sources are revealing to E! News how Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute are dealing with their Vanderpump Rules firing.  The network addressed its decision to fire several cast members in a statement on Tuesday morning. “Bravo and Evolution Media confirmed today that Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules,” the

There’s a reason they say it takes a village. Hard as you may try to find it, there’s no guidebook filled with the answers to all your parenting questions: What should they be eating? Are they getting too much screen time? Am I even doing this right? (Spoiler: You are.) So, we’re here to help. We’ve asked

Victoria Jones/PA Wire; AP Images On Feb. 26, 2012, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot to death while on his way back to the house he was visiting in a gated community in Sanford, Fla. A month later, President Barack Obama, making his first public remarks about the case, said, “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon.” A

Vanessa Bryant is seeking “hundreds of millions of dollars” as part of a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Island Express Helicopters and the pilot that was in control of the helicopter that crashed and killed husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant, according to court documents obtained by E! News.  As previously reported by E! News, Vanessa submitted the wrongful death

For more than 30 years Andrea Barber has been known to millions of viewers around the world as Kimmy Gibbler, first on Full House for eight seasons, then on Fuller House with the fifth and final season dropping June 2 on Netflix.  Barber and Kimmy Gibbler are synonymous with each other, probably more so than

Black Lives Matter.  They are words you’ve no doubt seen stamped all over the Internet. A simple phrase, meaning, quite directly, that the lives of black people matter. That they need to be protected, cherished, respected, not systematically targeted or shattered.  An idea so straightforward, yet it’s one of the most hotly debated across dinner tables, news

Lady Gaga is giving us a “million reasons” to love her. In the last few months, many high school and college students have had to adjust their graduation plans due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Moreover, YouTube recently said today’s “Dear Class of 2020″ virtual graduation ceremony is meant to “center around the timely themes of hope, resilience

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian had a refreshingly honest conversation. The couple took to Instagram Live on Saturday evening to candidly discuss Alexis’ recent resignation from Reddit, the inequality Serena has faced and more. “When I thought about what Reddit needs, what business needed now more than ever was someone that had a position of power to

Chris Jackson/Getty Images Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is facing backlash after being accused of making transphobic comments on social media.  On Saturday afternoon, the 54-year-old author shared an opinion article from a global health website titled ”Creating a More Equal Post-COVID-19 World for People Who Menstruate” and shared her confusion with the phrase “people who menstruate.”  “I’m sure there used to be a

A Black Lives Matter protest in honor of George Floyd turned into a wedding celebration when a couple intersected with those marching outside of Logan Square in Philadelphia on Saturday. Dr. Kerry Anne Perkins and Michael Gordon were taking photos outside of the Logan Hotel when the movement passed by on Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The newlyweds

On Friday, May 29, my dead grandmother had a message for me. My deceased grandfather too, apparently. My other grandfather, who passed away when I was 2 years old, was also there, as was a cat and a male who died suddenly. At least that’s what Thomas John, the star of CBS All Access’ The

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has come forward to say the league was wrong for “not listening” to players’ concerns regarding racial inequality.  In a new statement voicing support for the Black Lives Matter movement, Goodell said Friday via video message, “It has been a difficult time for our country, in particular Black people in our country. First, my condolences to

Leigh-Anne Pinnock is opening up about her experience in the music industry. As the Black Lives Movement continues to grow around the world, the Little Mix member took to Instagram Friday morning and shared her perspective about race.  While she may be a member of one of the biggest girl groups, Leigh-Anne explained that it

Gary Miller/FilmMagic Anna Kendrick is reflecting on her protesting experience. During her virtual visit to The Late Late Show, the Trolls World Tour star recalled participating in a Black Lives Matter protest earlier in the week. “My experience was really positive,” she told host James Corden. “It was really moving and meaningful. And I found it

With a court hearing scheduled Thursday and flights unavailable, attorneys representing Ahmaud Arbery‘s family say they “started losing hope” they’d be able to attend—that is until Jay-Z offered to help.  According to Instagram posts shared by Blerim Elmazi and S. Lee Merritt, the rapper lent his private plane to the legal team so they could make it to

Kourtney Kardashian is sharing how she’s stepping up to ensure a better tomorrow for her children.  In a candid Instagram post shared Thursday, the E! reality star explained why it’s so important to have honest conversations with her three kids about racial inequality—even if it feels “uncomfortable.”  “As a mother,” Kourtney wrote, “there is a

Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutterstock Kristen Bell is opening up.  Speaking with The Morning Beat, the Frozen star shared how she has been having conversations with her and husband Dax Shepard‘s daughters Lincoln, 7, and Delta, 5, about social injustice and how she has vowed to raise them to be “anti-racists.” “I’ve been trying to figure out how to

Charles Crouch/@popandsock “Making history while witnessing history.” Across the United States, countless emotional pictures have emerged of those participating in the protests ignited by the police killing of George Floyd. Crowds of people, including celebrities like Halsey, Ariana Grande and Nick Cannon among others, have been photographed marching in unity. But this weekend, one particular image caught the eye of

NFL quarterback Drew Brees can add one more fumble to his career total. The New Orleans Saints star is the latest public figure to spark backlash over his comments surrounding his beliefs on the National Anthem and the United States flag.  On Wednesday, Yahoo Finance interviewed Brees and asked him about his stance on the recent nationwide protests in response