
Elizabeth Randolph
Staff WriterLocation: Columbus, Ohio, United StatesEducation: Kent State UniversityElizabeth is a writer based in Ohio who loves entertainment news and pop culture. She enjoys listening to podcasts, cooking, and spending time with her loved ones outside of work.
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The exes have been in a nasty custody battle since their 2016 divorce. FYISound Off: Does a Hard Wig Really Attract a Soft Life?
Many Black women accused of having a “hard wig, soft life” say the luxury afforded to them has nothing to do with hair. EntertainmentFrancia Raísa Says She’s Much More Than You-Know-Who’s Kidney Donor (EXCLUSIVE)
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Jennifer and Ryan were slammed on the show for dating while she married William Pedranti. EntertainmentMatthew Perry’s Dad Guest Starred on ‘Friends’ — Who Are His Parents?
“That was mostly the way that I saw my father when I was young — on TV shows,” Matthew recalled to Katie Couric in 2004. FYIWhy You Should Worry if Someone Accuses You of Having a “Hard Wig, Soft Life”
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Dylan and Yam's dance moves could threaten his and Tulay's connection for the second time on 'Love & Translation.' Reality TVMost of the ‘Summer House’ Cast Are Millionaires — Inside Their Net Worths
Samantha Feher would have been the richest 'Summer House' cast member had she stuck around for Season 8. TelevisionWho Is Logan Shroyer Dating? The ‘This Is Us’ Alum Appears to Be Secretly Engaged
Logan Shroyer appears to be single, but a wedding registry suggests otherwise. MusicJ. Cole and Kendrick Lamar Went Toe-to-Toe Through Their Music — the Rap Beef Explained
J. Cole called his and Kendrick Lamar's beef his "lamest, goofiest" one and it was practically Drake's fault. SportsWho Are NFL Star Tyreek Hill's Kids? He Was Served With Two Paternity Suits
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Everyone’s favorite “Avon Lady” has strong opinions about all things Bravo, and will always make time for ‘Housewives.’ Reality TVSimon Guobadia's Nanny Says Porsha Williams Abandoned His Kids Before Divorce Filing
Porsha allegedly asked the nanny to watch Simon's kids and "never came back" to their marital home until she filed for divorce. Reality TVWho Are Lauri Peterson's Kids? The 'RHOC' Alum Shared Her Son, Josh Waring, Died at 35
Lauri and her husband, George Peterson, adopted Josh's daughter, Kennady, shortly after her 2012 birth. Reality TVPeacock's 'Love Island USA' Enlists Fan-Favorite 'Vanderpump Rules' Personality as Host
On March 26, 2024, 'Modern Family' star Sarah Hyland announced that she would not be returning to host Season 6 of 'Love Island USA.' Exclusives'RHOM' Star Nicole Martin Is the Proud Mother of Two Kids (EXCLUSIVE)
"[Greyson] was like, 'Am I gonna have a little brother or a little sister?'" Nicole shared with 'Distractify.' "I hope it stays [in] excitement." Reality TVIs Gizelle Bryant From ‘RHOP’ Still Dating Jason Cameron? Here's Her Take
Gizelle said Jason's possible fling with a mystery woman during their "situationship" is the farthest thing from her mind. Reality TVWhy Did Farrah Aldjufrie and Alex Manos Break Up? She Opened Up About It on 'Buying Beverly Hills'
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'Rent's' reimagined performance by Deaf Broadway came 16 years after gave its final curtain call on Broadway in 2008. Reality TVHow Much Did 'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams' 2011 Wedding to Kordell Stewart Cost?
Porsha and Kordell's wedding featured the "luxury, class, and romance" the couple shared before their 2013 divorce. Reality TVPorsha Williams' Ex Simon Guobadia Says She's Been Texting a Possible New Boo
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“Being there in that environment was different than anything I've ever done in my life,” ‘Vanderpump Villa’ star Emily said. SportsReggie Chaney Died at 23 — His Cause of Death Revealed Months After His Passing
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"Everything you see is the real drama, which surprises people," Noelle said of her first season of 'Summer House: MV' TelevisionPower in the Pen: 5 of the Best TV Shows Written and Created by Black Women
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