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Is Kourtney Kardashian getting back together with Scott Disick? A report claims the exes may be on their way to reuniting. But Gossip Cop can debunk the story.

The article in question appears in OK! Australia, under the headline, “Kourtney Back With Scott!” According to the tabloid, Kardashian’s continued closeness with the father of her three kids is causing problems in her relationship with Younes Bendjima. “It’s driving Younes crazy. He doesn’t trust Scott and has accused Kourtney of still having feelings for him,” a so-called “insider” is quoted as saying.

Consequently, Kardashian and Bendjima are described as “definitely on the rocks,” and the gossip magazine goes as far as suggesting the model may be the victim of the “Kardashian curse.” What’s “making matters worse,” contends the outlet, is that Kardashian’s mom, Kris Jenner, is “firmly Team Scott.” As evidence, the publication quotes the family matriarch as saying, “I have always been a fan of Kourtney and Scott together, so that would be my first choice.”

What the tabloid fails to mention, however, is that those remarks are more than a year old. Jenner made the comments in an interview with Us Weekly, before Kardashian even embarked on a serious relationship with Bendjima. After deceptively not providing key context for Jenner’s quote, the magazine goes on to assert that “adding to Younes’ concerns are signs that Scott may be cooling off” with Sofia Richie. The outlet points to Disick’s absence when Richie’s dad Lionel recently had his hand-and-footprint ceremony.

But the publication doesn’t acknowledge the couple has been seen together multiple times since then. Richie even posted a sweet tribute to Disick on Instagram on Monday. Still, the tabloid maintains “Kourtney hasn’t ruled out a reunion with Scott,” and highlights how Kardashian has said she’d be open to having a fourth child with Disick if the “situation was right.” But again, the magazine doesn’t acknowledge the full circumstances.

Kardashian made the comment on last October’s season premiere of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” an episode that was filmed months before it actually aired. And though she suggested the possibility of giving her kids another sibling with the same father, the reality star stressed to her family, “But that doesn’t mean, like, tomorrow, guys. So don’t get any ideas.” The problem, of course, is that this magazine seems to have lots of ideas about Kardashian and Disick getting back together, none of them actually accurate.

Far from planning to imminently reunite with her ex, Kardashian and Benjimda just went on a road trip together, which they each documented on social media. The couple’s romance may not last forever, and Disick could reenter the picture romantically at some point down the line, but she is clearly committed to the relationship with Bendjima for the foreseeable future.

Are Meghan Markle’s parents back together and possibly remarrying? A report claims the actress’ own wedding may not be the only nuptials in the works. But Gossip Cop investigated, and there is no substantial evidence to support this story.

The questionable claims stem from Woman’s Day New Zealand, which begins its piece by declaring, “It looks like wedding fever is contagious!” The tabloid contends Markle has been “playing cupid for her divorced parents in the run-up to her big day,” and “things are going so well” that her dad Thomas Markle and mom Doria Ragland are “talking about getting married again.” A so-called “close pal” is quoted as saying, “They’ve rekindled their romance and it’s Meghan’s dearest wish for them to tie the knot.”

Gossip Cop must note that no friend genuinely close to Markle would be talking about her with a gossip magazine. Yet this supposed source allegedly asserts to the outlet, “She’s always wanted her mum and dad to get back together. Now it’s happening and she is just so happy… As her mum says, it’s all because of the royal wedding!” Indeed, the publication goes on to claim that “wedding preparations” are what led the actress’ parents to reunite.

“They have stayed friendly all these years, but Meghan’s romance with Harry has brought them closer together in a way they never imagined,” the purported “pal” alleges. “They have been happy spending time together, especially with all the excitement over Meghan’s wedding,” continues the highly suspect source. And at the big event, adds the tabloid’s supposed snitch, “When Meghan throws the bouquet, she is going to make sure that her mum catches it!”

Actually, it’s unlikely there will even be a bouquet toss. Per a tradition that dates back to the 1920s, Kate Middleton’s wedding bouquet was left at the grave of the unnamed warrior at Westminster Abbey. Though Markle’s wedding won’t be taking place there, it is expected her flowers will be handled in a meaningful way after they are done being used for official photographs. And while it was speculated that Markle’s parents each traveled to England earlier this month to be present for their daughter’s baptism, no reputable outlet has reported anything about the former spouses reconciling, much less remarrying.

To date, all that is known is Markle’s dad may her walk down the aisle at her wedding to Prince Harry and, as People just reported on Tuesday, her father is likely to receive a family coat of arms as a traditional pre-wedding gift for the father of the bride. That said, Kensington Palace has yet to officially announce any involvement on the part of Markle’s family in the planning of the nuptials or the special day itself. That makes it all the more likely Woman’s Day’s alleged insight is far from legitimate.

Pay day for “Hot Felon”!

According to US Weekly sources, Chloe Green is expecting her first child with boyfriend/convicted thief Jeremy Meeks!

Related: There’s A New ‘Hot Felon’!

The 34-year-old model and the 27-year-old Topshop heiress were first spotted together in June 2017 while “Prison Bae” was still legally married to wife Melissa.

Meeks filed for divorce in October 2017, while he was on vacation in St. Barts with Green.

Earlier this month, the former gang member and his ex-wife struck a divorce deal where he will pay her $ 1,000 a month in child support. The two were also granted joint custody of their 9-year-old son Jeremy Jr.

Cha-ching!

[Image via WENN.]

We knew Donald Trump was talking about Stormy Daniels somewhere…

POTUS has been uncharacteristically silent on Twitter regarding his affair with the porn star — so we’re not surprised to learn that he’s been chatting about it behind closed doors with his aides.

Related: All Of Donald Trump’s Many Scandals EXPLAINED!

According to reports, the 71-year-old has been denying claims about his hotel spanking by saying Stormy isn’t his type. Ha.

The insider dishes:

“Privately, the president has lobbed sharp attacks at Daniels and her media tour, calling her allegations a ‘hoax’ and asking confidants if the episode is hurting his poll numbers. The president even has griped to several people that Daniels is not the type of woman he finds attractive.”

Further, Trump “personally did not think Daniels appeared credible” on 60 Minutes, and doesn’t believe his base will abandon him amid her claims.

We’re not sure how anyone can work for him, let alone have sex with him, but here we are.

[Image via CBS.]

You can’t truly call it a fairytale wedding if the prince/groom isn’t SHREDDED.

Prince Harry understands this, which is why he’s making sure to get his soldier’s body back by the time he and Meghan Markle tie the knot in less than two months.

Video: Meghan’s Estranged Relatives SLAMMED Over Wedding Invitation Expectations!

E! News reports that the groom-to-be has been treating his body like a temple ahead of the big day, working out several days a week and leading an overall healthier lifestyle.

A source close to Harry confirmed that while he was never a “full time” smoker, the 33-year-old recently kicked the habit for good, sharing:

“He smoked socially, but as he doesn’t go out as much anymore, he naturally lost interest in smoking.”

In addition, the royal is said to be working out with a trainer several days a week and eating clean, while Meghan continues to keep it tight with yoga.

Photos: Harry & Meghan Surprise Northern Ireland With An Official Visit!

The source added:

“He was already in good shape when he met Meghan but the two of them enjoy healthy living together. They eat sensibly, his diet is very clean and ahead of the wedding, he is working out five times a week with a personal trainer. Meghan doesn’t follow as strict an exercise regime but focuses mostly on yoga. She does, however, also go to the gym sometimes.”

The insider shared that Meghan is definitely a driving force in Harry’s new health kick, as the Suits actress knows the importance of self care.

But one thing his new diet isn’t: an effort to increase his fertility! A source said of the speculation:

“That story should be filed in the rubbish bin. What a load of nonsense. He’s a healthy guy. That’s all.”

Got it. So, his new regime is purely for the wedding pics.

We’re glad to hear Harry knows his role in all of this!

[Image via John Rainford/WENN.]

Is Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding being “wrecked” by a “bitter family feud”? That’s the latest claim to surface in advance of the couple’s nuptials. But Gossip Cop can bust this untrue tabloid cover story.

The new issue of Woman’s Day New Zealand announces a “battle royale” and alleges the family is at “war” as a “bitter family feud wrecks the wedding.” (see above). The headline inside the edition is just as dramatic: “Royal Feud Explodes: Will Meghan & Harry’s Wedding Be Ruined?” The premise of the sensational article is that the new book Rebel Prince, about Prince Charles, has sparked a “bitter feud behind palace doors” that “threatens to overshadow the joyous event.”

The book, which is an unauthorized biography, has made headlines in recent weeks for offering what some have deemed to be crazy claims about Prince Charles and his family. The allegations include the prince’s supposed insecurity over his sons’ popularity, and his resentment over wife Camilla allegedly not being accepted by his own family. While many of the anecdotes have yet to be verified, the gossip magazine contends “senior members of the Windsors, including Harry and Prince William, are hardly on speaking terms” due to the book’s seedy allegations.

“The tension within the royal family is at an all-time high. This is nothing short of a battle royale,” a so-called “well-placed palace source” is quoted as saying. Queen Elizabeth is described as “disgusted,” while it’s alleged “William and Harry are barely speaking to Charles” or Duchess Camilla. Even Kate Middleton is said to be affected by all the supposed bad blood. Assert the outlet’s alleged tipster, “Kate can barely be in the same room as her father-in-law and can’t stand for [her] children to be around him.” And now with Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding less than two months away, “palace aides fear the fight could spill over on the big day,” claims the publication.

The purported “palace source” laments, “The timing of these allegations couldn’t be worse… The queen will make it clear that everyone must be on their best behavior, but there’s no doubt that behind the smiles, the tension will be simmering.” Of course, the British, and especially members of the monarchy, are known for having a “stiff upper lip.” They tend to not let any family squabbles spill over into their public life. So it’s quite convenient for the tabloid to suggest the clan might be faking their smiles and hiding “tension” at the nuptials, given that such a contention would be impossible to prove or disprove.

But this much is known: Less than two weeks ago, Queen Elizabeth gave her formal marriage approval for Prince Harry and Markle to wed. Then, just last week, Kensington Palace announced invitations for the wedding had been issued. In other words, it’s business as usual as preparations for the ceremony and receptions continue. Nothing has been “wrecked” or “ruined,” and there’s no legitimate indication that the special day is in jeopardy of being “overshadowed.” While the book about Prince Charles may seem scandalous, there is no evidence that it is actually having an effect on Prince Harry and Markle’s wedding, contrary to the publication’s claims.

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The Crown fans cried mutiny earlier this month when producers revealed that series lead Claire Foy was paid less than her costar Matt Smith — but no one felt more rattled by the news than the Queen herself.

Foy broke her silence on the fuss surrounding her salary over the weekend. While she admitted that being the center of the drama felt “very out of the ordinary,” she of course understood why fans were royally pissed off.

Video: Ellen Pompeo SLAMS Rumors Her Paycheck Led To Grey’s Anatomy Departures!

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Unsane star explained:

“I’m surprised because I’m at the center of it, and anything that I’m at the center of like that is very very odd, and feels very very out of ordinary. But I’m not [surprised about the interest in the story] in the sense that it was a female-led drama. I’m not surprised that people saw [the story] and went, ‘Oh, that’s a bit odd.'”

The odd story came out during the INTV Conference in Jerusalem, when producers Suzanne Mackie and Andy Harries revealed that Foy was paid less than Smith, who portrays Prince Philip, due to the actor’s fame from Doctor Who.

A number of fans weren’t satisfied with that justification, and were so outraged they created a Care2 petition encouraging Smith to donate the difference in their paychecks to the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund.

Related: Claire & Husband Stephen Campbell Moore Have SPLIT!

While Foy didn’t comment on the petition, she added that Smith was just as caught off guard about the ordeal as she was:

“But I know that Matt feels the same that I do, that it’s odd to find yourself at the center [of a story] that you didn’t particularly ask for.”

Smith has yet to respond to the petition. For what it’s worth, Left Bank Pictures, which produces The Crown, issued an apology to both actors in a statement, which reads:

“We want to apologize to both Claire Foy and to Matt Smith, brilliant actors and friends, who have found themselves at the center of a media storm this week through no fault of their own. Claire and Matt are incredibly gifted actors who, along with the wider cast on The Crown have worked tirelessly to bring our characters to life with compassion and integrity. As the producers of The Crown, we at Left Bank Pictures are responsible for budgets and salaries; the actors are not aware of who gets what, and cannot be held personally responsible for the pay of their colleagues.”

Discussing individuals’ salaries is certainly not polite conversation, but sometimes it’s a necessary one. As the producers said, from now on, “no one makes more than the Queen.”

[Image via Netflix.]

Stormy Daniels officially gives no fucks!

On Monday, a day after her revealing 60 Minutes interview, the porn actress filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump‘s personal attorney Michael Cohen for defamation.

Related: Celebs Lay Into Trump For His “Shithole Countries” Remark

In case you forgot, Cohen reportedly arranged for the media figure to receive $ 130,000 to keep her from talking about an alleged 2006 Lake Tahoe sexual encounter with the now-President.

According to TMZ, Daniels and lawyer Michael Avenatti take issue with the following statement from Cohen:

“Just because something isn’t true doesn’t mean that it can’t cause you harm or damage.”

In response, the lawsuit says:

“It was reasonably understood Mr. Cohen meant to convey that Ms. Clifford is a liar, someone who should not be trusted, and that her claims about her relationship with Mr. Trump is ‘something [that] isn’t true.'”

Daniels and her team say Cohen’s comment has subjected the adult star to physical threats, hatred, contempt, ridicule, and shame. She is seeking both actual and punitive damages.

As we reported earlier this month, Daniels sued Trump claiming their nondisclosure agreement is invalid because he never signed it. Although the President wants to settle the matter privately, Avenatti specifically asks in the amended lawsuit for the judge to rule no arbitration agreement was agreed upon.

[Image via CBS/CNN.]

She’s one of the most exciting new artists out of Nashville! And we are thrilled that RaeLynn is performing her brand new single live for the very first time here!!

Enjoy this acoustic take on Queens Don’t!

And then CLICK HERE to listen to more music from RaeLynn!

Troye Sivan is the gay icon we need right now… just don’t call him that to his face.

The My My My! singer took his shirt off for the cover of Wonderland‘s Spring Issue and “politely” rejected being called a “gay icon,” because such a label puts too much pressure on him.

Related: Troye Is Loving Harry Styles’ New Bisexual Anthem

Why? Because young Troye can’t possibly understand the struggles of everyone in the LGBT community. He explained:

“Knowing when to shut up, I will never understand the struggles of a trans woman of color growing up. What can I do as an empathetic person? How can I help? That’s why I politely reject the term ‘gay icon’. I would never wanna put that on myself.”

So… by that logic, no one should be labeled a gay icon? Are we following correctly, Troye?

@WONDERLAND COVER ❤️🌹 Photos by @dritch, styling by @seanknight, fashion by @coach. Pre-order the issue now!! Happy v day you beauties! ❤️A post shared by troye sivan (@troyesivan) on Feb 14, 2018 at 5:09pm PST

As for the 22-year-old’s own gay music icons growing up, he admits mostly straight women took that title:

“When I think about the songs that I grew up listening to that made me feel… gay, it was mostly straight women: Cher, Madonna, Miley, Robyn, Lady Gaga. Those are my gay icons, which is a bit strange. I would have loved to have had more queer music growing up. That would have been nice.”

Speaking of more queer music, Troye’s second album is set to be released later this year — though the young Aussie is worried he may have already reached his artistic peak:

“I heard something about how when an artist reaches their peak, the thing that’s in their head winds up being the same as the thing they’re creating. This album is the first time in my life I’ve been able to do that. If people don’t like it I’m shit outta luck.”

We’re sure we’ll love it! But if we don’t, it’s not like it would be the tragic downfall of a gay icon or anything.

[Image via Media Punch.]