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A new report claims Justin Bieber‘s mom is living with him and Hailey Baldwin and getting on the model’s “nerves.” The claim, however, is untrue. Gossip Cop has been told by several sources that Pattie Mallette has not moved in with her famous son and his newlywed wife.

According to a new article from OK! titled, “Justin & Haliey: Three’s A Crowd,” the “honeymoon is over” for Baldwin and Bieber because his mother is now crashing with them. To pretend its has insight, the tabloid alleges it has a “source,” who maintains Baldwin is doing “her best to be welcoming,” but Mallette’s constant presence is getting on her “nerves.” The magazine’s supposed insider contends Mallette, who’s name the outlet misspells, has “taken over the house.”

Compounding the problems, asserts the publication, is that Bieber is a “mama’s boy,” who hasn’t stood up yet to his mother. The purported tipster adds how Baldwin thought she and Bieber would be able to enjoy married life more, but “between their work commitments and now his mom, this hasn’t been the romantic period she was hoping for.” Still, claims the source, Baldwin has been “trying to smile through it.”

The magazine’s article has a number of glaring issues. For instance, the outlet never mentions where Mallette, her son and his wife are living. In December Bieber and Baldwin moved out of the L.A house they were renting because of plumbing problems. After that, they stayed in the Montage hotel in Beverly Hills, and and the pop star’s mom most assuredly was not sleeping on a cot in their suite.

Since then, the Biebers have bounced around from Canada to Washington, DC, and more recently to New York City. Mallette has not been spotted with them at any of those locations. While it’s true that Mallette posted a photo to Instagram of her visiting Baldwin and her son a couple of weeks ago, she never moved in with them. That photo, it should be noted, is of Baldwin kissing her mother-in-law on the cheek, along with the caption, “What a gift!” A source in Bieber’s camp also tells Gossip Cop the tabloid’s entire tale is “not true.”

Gossip Cop is not completely surprised by the falsity of the report. In fact, this isn’t the first time the tabloid has made up a story about a third party coming between the happy spouses. Last month, we busted the outlet for falsely claiming Selena Gomez was “wrecking” Bieber and Baldwin’s marriage. The unreliable outlet alleged Bieber blamed himself for his ex-girlfriend’s recent stint in rehab, and his wife was losing faith in their marriage. In reality, the newlyweds are in the midst of planning an official wedding ceremony.

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A new story claiming Brad Pitt loves how his daughter Vivienne looks like Angelina Jolie is made-up. It comes from a site known for fabricating articles and manufacturing “source” quotations. The truth is no one from Pitt’s camp is sharing his inner thoughts with blogs.

HollywoodLife, which is often referred to as HollywoodLies, proves from the start that it knows very little about the estranged spouses. The outlet asserts Pitt can “still appreciate” seeing Jolie’s physical attributes in their kids even though he and the actress “are divorced.” But as even a casual observer of celebrity news would know, Jolie and Pitt are not divorced yet, making it nearly impossible to believe the repeatedly discredit blog has any insight whatsoever into their lives.

Next, HollywoodLies tips off what prompted it to make up its latest article. After noting how recent photos of Jolie taking Vivienne to a martial arts class in Los Angeles led some to remark on their striking resemblance, the outlet writes it was “not the only ones who thought that,” and that Pitt himself “loves how much Vivienne looks like Angie.” In an effort to lend credence to its concocted report, the habitually disproven site alleges it has a “source close to Brad” who says, despite the actor’s differences with Jolie, “it warms his heart to see the kids taking after her looks-wise.”

The outlet, which has previously been caught fabricating quotations, then contends an anonymous “source close to Angelina” shares how “it warms her heart to think the kids are taking on some of the amazing qualities… in Brad.” Wait, HollywoodLies would like its readers to believe an unnamed Pitt source said “it warms his heart,” while a completely different Jolie tipster uttered the same words, “It warms her heart”? Not only is the blog untrustworthy, but it’s also clearly not very creative.

Here’s what is really going on. As mentioned above, after a number of sites pointed out how the 10-year-old appears to be a mini-me of her famous mom, HollywoodLies crafted its phony piece about Pitt’s reaction. But does the blog really think it can dupe its visitors into believing that until those pictures were published in the Daily Mail and other places, Pitt never noticed how much his three biological kids look like him and Jolie?

Obviously, it’s an absurdity. As well-documented, the site has a pattern of taking stories posted by different outlets and then pretending it has unique insight into the situation. Among the problems for HollywoodLies is that it rarely fact-checks, and so the angles it makes up for its articles are sometimes predicated on untrue and inaccurate information.

For instance, HollywoodLies posted an entirely bogus story that Gossip Cop busted about how it discovered Pitt had been secretly dating Neri Oxman for six months. The site spun that tale after other outlets had wrongly alleged they were romantically involved. But, as Gossip Cop rightly reported from the start, and Oxman herself later stated, the two never dated and only had a professional relationship.

HollywoodLies also made up a fake story about Jolie being “upset” Pitt was dating Ella Purnell. That falsehood was slapped together after In Touch claimed Pitt was “falling” for the star of “Sweetbitter,” which he produced for Starz. But, as Purnell later tweeted, she had never even met Pitt.

HollywoodLies has been engaging in this type of trickery ever since it was announced Jolie and Pitt were divorcing in September 2016. Within hours of that shocking news, the questionable outlet published a piece about how George Clooney was offering Pitt divorce advice and support, with a nameless Pitt source maintaining, “Brad is leaning on George,” who feels their “marriage can be saved.” Of course, at the time the site published its work of fiction, Clooney wasn’t even aware Jolie and Pitt were divorcing, and when asked that day by CNN to comment on their split, he admitted, “That’s the first I’ve heard of it.”

To recap: The website begins its article by falsely contending Pitt and Jolie “are divorced.” And unlike Gossip Cop, HollywoodLies never identifies or lists its supposed sources who frequently are disproven. Additionally, its quotes, such as the ones about how Pitt loves that Vivienne looks like Jolie, appear to be fake. As we’ve noted in the past, Gossip Cop relies on facts, while HollywoodLife routinely publishes fiction.

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Angelina Jolie has not introduced Justin Theroux to her six kids, despite a completely fabricated tabloid report. The story is predicated on the bogus idea that the two stars are dating, which they aren’t. Gossip Cop can clear up the situation.

Last September, Gossip Cop busted Life & Style for falsely claiming Jolie was trying to “seduce” Theroux to get revenge on Jennifer Aniston. One month later, the outlet took the story to the next level and insisted Jolie and Theroux were dating. Last month, the unreliable outlet maintained Jolie and Theroux went on a secret vacation to Cabo together.

All of those stories were based on claims from anonymous “sources,” but Theroux’s rep has told Gossip Cop on the record several times that he’s not in a relationship with the actress. Naturally, the two stars have never been spotted together, despite both frequently being targeted by the paparazzi. Unfortunately, the tabloid has decided to keep the phony saga going by getting Jolie’s children involved.

According to the publication’s new tale, the actress recently brought her kids to “restaurant in Paris” to meet Theroux. The magazine doesn’t mention exactly when or where this get-together occurred, but a supposed source is quoted as saying, “Justin thought it was too way too soon, but she insisted. The boys liked him immediately, thought he was super cool, and the girls thought Justin was nice.”

The alleged insider goes on to say Theroux “was very impressed with all the kids” and “really liked spending a couple hours with them.” The questionable tipster further contends the actor is treading lightly when it comes to spending time with Jolie’s children as “he doesn’t want to overstep” any boundaries with their dad, Brad Pitt. “While Justin has nothing against Brad, even though they were both married to [Aniston], he understands how weird this whole thing is,” adds the highly suspect source.

As for Pitt, the seemingly phony source says he believes Jolie is only getting involved with Theroux “as some sort of ongoing vendetta she has against him and, of course, Jen.” The purported insider adds, “Now that Angelina has involved their kids, Brad is on high alert. Brad really has nothing against Justin, but he still thinks that Angie is totally using him.”

Despite how many times we’ve been told this recurring storyline is untrue, Gossip Cop once again checked in with Theroux’s spokesperson, who confirms this latest article is more nonsense. It’s worth noting, neither Jolie nor Theroux has been spotted in Paris for quite some time. The actor was last photographed in the European city in October 2018, while Jolie and her kids were last seen in Paris a full year ago. According to the tabloid, the get-together would have happened sometime in the past month, but there’s nothing to indicate either star has been overseas as of late.

Additionally, Life & Style uses an image on its cover to make it seem as if Jolie and Theroux posed together while in Paris, but the photo of Theroux was taken in Los Angeles in July 2017. The tabloid keeps escalating its stories about the two stars, and Gossip Cop suspects more fake developments will follow. In reality, Jolie and Theroux have nothing to do with each other.

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Is Lady Gaga reuniting with her A Star Is Born co-star Bradley Cooper for a Cleopatra biopic? That’s the claim in one of this week’s tabloids. Gossip Cop looked into the situation and we’ve learned the truth.

Earlier this month, Gossip Cop debunked an OK! story about Gaga battling Angelina Jolie for the lead role in a movie about the famous Egyptian queen. The story was based on claims from an unidentified “insider,” but the singer’s rep told us on the record that it was made-up. Unfortunately, the magazine’s sister publication, Star, is keeping the phony narrative going.

The outlet claims Gaga plans to ensure she nabs the lead role by getting Cooper on board the project. A so-called “studio source” tells the magazine, “Gaga and Bradley have crazy chemistry. She loved working with him and wants him to play the Egyptian queen’s legendary Roman lover, Mark Antony.” The seemingly nonexistent insider adds, “It’s the most romantic love story in history, and the pairing would guarantee a blockbuster.”

The magazine’s latest article about the proposed Cleopatra biopic is completely untrue. Gossip Cop once again checked in with Gaga’s spokesperson, who confirms she’s still not attached to the project. As we previously noted, Gaga launched her Las Vegas residency last month. The show runs until November, making it very unlikely she’s actively pursuing the Cleopatra movie. The singer simply doesn’t have time to shoot a major historical epic anytime soon.

Meanwhile, Cooper is currently in pre-production on a biopic about composer Leonard Bernstein. The actor will both direct and star in the film, so his schedule is also packed for the time being. It’s also worth noting, not a single Hollywood trade publication has reported that Gaga or Cooper are involved in a Cleopatra movie. The last piece of news on the Cleopatra biopic came in December 2017 when screenwriter David Scarpa spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about working on the script. There haven’t been any updates since.

Additionally, Star has a habit of publishing fiction about the Star Is Born co-stars. Last week, Gossip Cop busted the magazine for falsely claiming Gaga was stealing Cooper from his girlfriend, Irina Shayk. Shortly before that, the outlet made up a story about Gaga tattooing Cooper’s name on her body. The tabloid has no insight into the pair’s friendship or their career plans. The duo have no plans to team up on a Cleopatra biopic, and the claim otherwise simply isn’t true.

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Did Angelina Jolie warn Charlize Theron to stay away from Brad Pitt and their six kids? That’s the absurd claim in one of this week’s tabloids. Gossip Cop can debunk the phony report.

As Gossip Cop has stressed several times, Pitt and Theron aren’t dating, but the tabloids want the public to believe otherwise. For more than a week now, various outlet have falsely claimed the two movie stars struck up a romance while shooting an ad for Breitling watches last year. The actor’s rep, speaking on his behalf, assured us he “hasn’t seen [Theron] in months” and never dated the actress.

Not only is NW sticking to the false narrative, but the unreliable magazine is throwing Pitt’s estranged wife into the mix. The tabloid quotes an alleged insider as saying, “Word is [Jolie] sent Charlize hundreds of angry messages. She’s really gone off the deep end and can’t stop.” The supposed source further maintains Jolie has “always disliked” Theron, both because they’ve “competed for numerous roles over the years” and also because she believes the actress is “a pathetic wannabe who’s copied her image.” “Now here she is going after her estranged husband and the father of her six kids – it’s the final straw,” adds the so-called “insider.”

The questionable tipster goes on to assert Jolie will get “lawyers involved” if Pitt tries to introduce Theron to their kids. “It’s fair to say that Charlize is the last person she’d want to get close to her ex, let alone bond with her children,” contends the highly suspect source. “If she she does defy Angelina and meets Brad’s kids, then to say things will turn ugly is a massive understatement.”

The tabloid’s tale is based on the false premise that Pitt and Theron are a couple, which they most assuredly are not. Jolie isn’t upset about his nonexistent relationship with the South African actress. Last week, Gossip Cop busted RadarOnline for falsely claiming Pitt was hiding his romance with Theron from Jolie. Shortly after that, HollywoodLife pretended to know Jolie’s reaction to Pitt and Theron dating. And over the weekend, Gossip Cop called out OK! for making up a story about Pitt spending time with Jolie amid his romance with Theron.

Considering that Pitt and Theron aren’t involved with each other, every one of those stories involving Jolie is flat-out false. It’s worth noting, many tabloids have included Jennifer Aniston in the narrative as well. The gossip media is attempting to create a soap opera out of an imaginary scenario.

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Has Brad Pitt dumped Jennifer Aniston for Charlize Theron? That’s the absurd story in one of this week’s tabloids. Gossip Cop can debunk the bogus premise.

Rumors have been circulating for the past week about Pitt and Theron secretly dating, but the actor’s spokesperson has told Gossip Cop on the record that there’s no romance between the pair. The two movie stars shot an ad for Breitling watches last year, but Pitt’s rep assured us he “hasn’t seen [Theron] in months” and was never in a relationship with the actress. Unfortunately, that hasn’t stopped New Idea from continuing the phony narrative.

The unreliable outlet claims Aniston had rekindled a relationship with Pitt prior to him meeting Theron, but she’s “been dumped once again” by her ex-husband. An alleged insider tells the magazine, “Jen is devastated and can’t believe that she’s been let down by Brad – again. She really believed things were going well with Brad, that they were on the same page and working towards a real future together.”

According to the tabloid, Aniston had been spending time with Pitt’s six kids and she had even discussed starting a family with her ex. “But now it turns out it wasn’t real,” says the supposed source. “After months of saying Jen was the one, Brad all of a sudden turned around and said he wasn’t sure and wanted to see other people. Next thing you know, he’s spending time with Charlize and Jen is all alone.” The questionable tipster further contends Aniston is “angry at herself for giving him another chance” and “feels like a fool” over the situation.

The outlet’s story is predicated on the false idea that Pitt and Theron are a couple, which they aren’t. But even if they were, everything involving Aniston is completely fabricated. The actress never rekindled a romance with her ex-husband, as separate reps for both stars have confirmed to us countless times. For example, when New Idea claimed last month Aniston was spending Christmas with Pitt and his kids in Missouri, spokespeople for both the actress and the actor went on the record to dismiss the story. Days after we corrected the article, Pitt celebrated Christmas with four of his kids in Los Angeles.

Additionally, Aniston’s friend Portia de Rossi told Us Weekly last year she knows for “fact a fact” that she and Pitt “haven’t seen each other” in a long time. Pitt never rekindled a romance with his ex-wife, and certainly didn’t “dump” her for a woman he’s not dating. This ongoing saga is complete fiction.

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One of this week’s tabloids claims Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk’s relationship is ending over the actor’s close bond with Lady Gaga. The story is completely untrue. Gossip Cop can debunk it.

A headline in the latest issue of Woman’s Day Australia reads, “Bradley & Irina: It’s Over!” The accompanying article says the supermodel has had enough of her boyfriend’s close friendship with his A Star Is Born co-star. An alleged insider tells the magazine, “Gaga and Bradley poured everything into this movie together, and they’ve become ridiculously close as a result, to the point where they’ve prioritized each other over their own relationships.”

The supposed source goes on to say that Shayk initially “accepted” the actor’s rapport with his co-star, “but it’s getting to the point where their chemistry is nothing short of humiliating for her.” The suspicious tipster adds, “She feels like the third wheel, but Bradley barely notices. Irina’s going to have to walk out altogether before he even realizes she’s upset.”

The tabloids have spent a lot of time trying to create a love triangle between the actor, his girlfriend and his co-star, but there’s simply no drama or jealousy taking place. Earlier this month, Cooper and Shayk showed a ton of PDA at the Golden Globes, where they were joined by Gaga and her fiancé Christian Carino. A few days later, the model supported her boyfriend at the National Board of Review Awards Gala in New York City.

Cooper and Gaga formed a very close friendship while making A Star Is Born, but they’re both in committed relationships with other people. More than three months ago, Gossip Cop busted In Touch for falsely claiming Cooper and Shayk were headed for a split over his co-star. The premise wasn’t true then and it’s no more accurate now. In fact, Shayk has joined her boyfriend at numerous awards shows and ceremonies in support of the film, despite the private couple typically choosing to keep their romance out of the spotlight.

It’s worth noting, Woman’s Day alleged back in October that Cooper’s “flirty friendship” with Gaga was resulting in fights with his girlfriend. That narrative has been disproven in the time since we debunked it. Earlier this week, Gossip Cop shot down a ridiculous story about Gaga stealing Cooper from Shayk. That hasn’t happened. The chemistry between the A Star Is Born co-stars is undeniable, but the idea that their friendship is impacting their real-life romances is simply wrong.

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Is Daniel Craig and his wife Rachel Weisz trying to “play Cupid” for Halle Berry and Keanu Reeves? That’s the story in one of this week’s tabloids. Gossip Cop looked into the situation and we can set the record straight.

A supposed source tells the National Enquirer, “Halle’s been hot for Keanu for years – and her dreams came true when their mutual pal Daniel Craig introduced them a couple of years ago.” Berry and Reeves recently worked together on John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, and according to the magazine, sparks flew on set.

“They had a ton of chemistry and now that the film is in the can, they’ve been flirting up a storm in texts and emails,” adds the outlet’s alleged insider, who further contends that Craig and his wife are “doing their best to play Cupid. They’re convinced they’ve made a good match.”

None of this is true. Craig co-starred with Berry in the 2018 movie Kings, while Reeves worked with Weisz on 1996’s Chain Reaction and 2005’s Constantine. It seems the tabloid is playing connect the dots to come up with a reason why Craig and Weisz would be playing matchmaker for the John Wick 3 co-stars. Regardless, Gossip Cop checked in with a rep for Craig, who tells us on the record there’s “no truth” to the magazine’s report. Despite what the outlet’s anonymous source claims, the actor’s spokesperson confirms the article is a work of fiction.

Last May, Gossip Cop busted the Enquirer’s sister publication, Life & Style, for falsely claiming Reeves and Berry were dating after getting close on the set of their movie. Not only did a source close to the actress dismiss the rumor, but Berry had only spent one day on the set of John Wick 3 at the time the article was published.

Just last week, the tabloid’s other sister outlet, OK!, insisted that Berry and Reeves have been developing a romance now that they’ve wrapped shooting their upcoming movie. Gossip Cop was once again told by a trusted source that the relationship between the co-stars is completely platonic and professional. It’s just the tabloids that insist on “playing Cupid” for the pair.

It’s also worth noting, the Enquirer has been alleging for years that Craig and Weisz’s marriage is in trouble. Gossip Cop has called out the magazine several times over the years for falsely claiming the spouses had split. Last year, they welcomed their first child together. The tabloid clearly has no insight into the couple’s marriage, or their involvement in anyone else’s love life.

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Is Jennifer Aniston having a meltdown on the set of her Apple TV series over the news that Brad Pitt has moved on with Charlize Theron? That’s the ridiculous claim in one of this week’s tabloids. Gossip Cop can set the record straight.

Over the past week, there have been a slew of false reports claiming Pitt and Theron are dating, but the actor’s rep has told us on the record that the two aren’t a couple. They spent time together while shooting an ad for Breitling watches last year, but they haven’t seen each other in several months and never had a romance. Unfortunately, that hasn’t stopped Woman’s Day Australia from making up a story about Aniston being devastated by her ex-husband’s (nonexistent) new relationship.

An alleged insider tells the magazine that Aniston “looked so unhappy” while filming scenes for her upcoming TV series, which takes place behind the scenes of a morning show. “She got on with her work but she kept her head down trying to hold back tears in between scenes,” adds the supposed source. “It’s probably no coincidence that her miserable mood comes right after the news broke about Brad’s latest romance.”

The questionable tipster goes on to say that Pitt’s “romance” with Theron is “a painful reminder that [Aniston] doesn’t have anyone special in her life as she approaches the big 5-0.” The so-called “source” further contends that the actress “figured she’d be happily married by the time she turned 50, but Brad’s moved on and so has Justin [Theroux] but she’s still single. She’ll be feeling pretty lonely right now.”

None of this is remotely accurate. For starters, Pitt and Theron aren’t dating, as the actor’s spokesperson has confirmed. Regardless, the idea that Aniston would be upset about her ex-husband moving on with another woman is completely absurd, especially considering that she and Pitt divorced more than 13 years ago.

Additionally, in Aniston’s cover story for the January 2019 issue of Elle, she dismissed the idea she’s lonely and unhappy because she’s single. “We live in a society that messages women: By this age, you should be married; by this age, you should have children,” the actress said. “That’s a fairy tale. That’s the mold we’re slowly trying to break out of.” Aniston added, “I don’t feel a void…. What brings me happiness? I have a great job. I have a great family. I have great friends. I have no reason to feel otherwise.”

Meanwhile, there’s absolutely nothing to suggest the actress has been despondent while shooting her Apple series. In fact, Aniston has been photographed smiling on set on several different occasions over the past week. The Daily Mail even noted that Aniston looked “cheery” on the set of her show just days after the rumors about Pitt and Theron started circulating. And even if the romance rumors were true, which they aren’t, Aniston would have no reason to be upset.

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The tabloids have been claiming for quite some time that George Clooney and Amal Clooney are getting a divorce. Gossip Cop has debunked countless variations on this phony narrative. Here are five recent wrong rumors.

Just last week, Gossip Cop busted the National Enquirer for falsely claiming the human rights lawyer moved out of the home she shares with her husband in England and took their twins to a hideaway in Sardinia, Italy. The magazine alleged that Amal believed George was a deadbeat dad and husband who wasn’t dedicated to their family. Not only did a rep for the actor dismiss the story, but last year, Amal gave a touching tribute to George at his AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony. During her speech, the attorney called the actor an “amazing husband and father” and “the great love that I always hoped existed.” She added, “Seeing you with our children, Ella and Alexander, is the greatest joy in my life.”

Earlier this month, Gossip Cop called out the Enquirer for making up a story about Julia Roberts leaving her husband, Danny Moder, and starting a romance with George, whose own marriage was supposedly on the rocks. The outlet claimed the longtime friends and Ocean’s Eleven co-stars were leaning on each other amid their respective marital crises. Around the same time the story was published, Roberts and her husband were spotted showing a lot of PDA at the Golden Globes. Meanwhile, George and Amal had a date night the United Nations gala in New York City one month prior. The two movie stars never left their respective spouses for each other.

Gossip Cop also corrected Heat earlier this month after the magazine claimed the Clooneys had called off their “billion-dollar divorce” and decided to have another child together. Not only were the spouses never headed for a split, but they’re both on the same page when it comes to not having more kids. Amal told the Hollywood Reporter in 2017 that she had her twins “quite late” and wasn’t planning to carry another baby. One month later, George said in an interview with “Extra” that he’s “done” having children.

Last October, Gossip Cop debunked a Globe article about George divorcing his wife over her “demanding behavior.” The outlet maintained that the actor was put off by his wife’s “superior way of speaking” and tired of being “beaten down by her intellect.” In reality, the movie star has always praised his wife’s impressive career as a human rights attorney. George even jokingly introduced himself as “Mr. Amal Clooney” at Variety’s annual Power of Women luncheon last year. The actor never dumped his wife for being too intellectual.

And finally, Gossip Cop busted Life & Style last October for publishing a phony cover story about Amal dumping George on their fourth wedding anniversary. The tabloid alleged the attorney wanted half of her husband’s billion-dollar fortune and was just “using him the whole time.” A source close to the couple assured us the story was nonsense as soon as it emerged. Of course, the happy spouses are still together more than three months later. In addition to the couple praising each other publicly and attending various functions together, the passage of time has disproven every phony divorce story printed in the tabloids.