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Kristie Lau-Adams

Kristie Lau-Adams is the Australian Overnight Editor who joins the team from the Gold Coast, Queensland. She’s extended our news coverage around the clock since April 2024 after working as a journalist and editorial director in Australia for more than 20 years. Some of her all-time favorite interviewees include Katy Perry, Will Ferrell, Sandra Bullock and Kelly Clarkson but she loves breaking news across all genres — and binging shows like The Bear and Poker Face when she’s off-duty.

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Queer Eye's Karamo Brown Details ‘Suffering’ After Botched Plastic Surgery

Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown has opened up about a botched plastic surgery experience that left him in chronic pain. Brown, 45, told People in an article published on Tuesday, June 2, that a 2021 buccal fat removal procedure caused scar tissue to block saliva in his cheeks from draining. “For years, people have been, like, […]

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The Sopranos’ Aida Turturro ‘Didn’t Know’ She Was Having a Heart Attack

The Sopranos star Aida Turturro has recalled a heart attack she mistook for prolonged chest pains. During a Tuesday, June 2, appearance on Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Christina Applegate’s “MeSsy” podcast, Turturro, 63, detailed her near-death experience that led to an emergency quadruple bypass surgery. “I was having chest pains for a while, but a hiatal […]

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Morgan Wallen Breaks Silence With Sarcastic Remark After Flipping Over Piano

Morgan Wallen has issued his first public remark after upturning a piano while performing on stage in Denver, Colorado. Wallen, 33, took to TikTok four days after the Empower Field at Mile High concert to share a sarcastic response to the Friday, May 29, incident. “Hey, I just want you guys to know that right […]

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Scott Pelley Fired by CBS News After Clash With Bosses

60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley has been fired by the show and CBS News following an alleged verbal confrontation with new executive producer Nick Bilton. Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday, June 2, that Bilton, who was confirmed in the top role last week, informed Pelley, 68, of his termination that evening. The Hollywood Reporter quoted […]

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Mandy Moore Details ‘Unsuccessful’ IVF Before Getting Pregnant With 3rd Child

Mandy Moore has opened up about IVF struggles she experienced before welcoming her third child with husband Taylor Goldsmith. During the Tuesday, June 2, episode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, Moore, 42, told host Amanda Hirsch that after she gave birth to sons Gus, 5, and Ozzie, 3, she did one round […]

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Noah Brown Details Brother Matt's Final Days, Last Conversation Before Death

Noah Brown detailed the events leading up to his brother Matt Brown‘s death. “I actually saw him the day before [Matt went missing], just in one of those, like, driving by, wave-type situations,” Noah exclusively told Us Weekly on Sunday, May 31. “I wish I had more time when I drove past. It was stopped, […]

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Mackenzie Shirilla's Dad Argues Friend 'Never' Would've Been in Murder Plan

Mackenzie Shirilla’s father, Steve Shirilla, defended his daughter, arguing that her late friend Davion Flanagan never would have been included in a plot to murder her boyfriend, Dominic Russo. Steve — who has been vocal in his support of Mackenzie, 21, as she serves two concurrent sentences of 15 years to life for the July […]

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Taylor Frankie Paul Says Son Ever, 2, 'Hasn't Been' to Her Home in 'Months'

Taylor Frankie Paul provided insight into her current coparenting arrangement with ex Dakota Mortensen over their son, Ever. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 32, shared an Instagram Story on Sunday, May 31, that discussed her court-ordered supervised visits while spending time with 2-year-old Ever. “I think all the projects and redoing is a fresh […]

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Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman Details Caring for Mom Amid Parkinson's

Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman has opened up about caring for her mom, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. “It’s 24-hour care,” Schlapman, 56, told USA Today in an interview published on Saturday, May 30, of the experience she’s undertaken since her 78-year-old mother Barbara’s diagnosis was presented about 20 years ago. “When she was […]

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Matthew Perry's Sisters Slam Former Assistant, Claim He Left Actor ‘To Die'

Two of Matthew Perry‘s sisters, Caitlin and Madeline Morrison, have claimed the late actor’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, left him “in a hot tub to die.” According to a Tuesday, May 26, report by People, who obtained victim impact statements filed on Wednesday, May 20, that relate to Perry’s October 2023 death, the sisters placed significant […]

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Lea Michele's 'Chess' Closing Early After Her Tony Awards Nomination Snub

The Broadway revival of Chess will close earlier than scheduled. According to a report by Variety, published on Tuesday, May 26, the show will see curtains fall for good on June 21 when its star, Lea Michele, was already confirmed to be departing the production. The news comes after the Cold War musical, which debuted […]

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Mackenzie Shirilla's Late Boyfriend Addressed Mortality In Newly Revealed Text

Mackenzie Shirilla’s boyfriend Dominic Russo allegedly addressed his mortality four weeks prior to her 2022 car crash that killed him. According to a Tuesday, May 26, report by TMZ, Russo, who died at the age of 20 in a high-speed crash caused by Shirilla, 21, sent the convicted killer a text that read, “Kenzie you […]

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Katherine Short’s Autopsy Report Reveals New Details About Death

An autopsy report has revealed new details into the death of Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Short. The report, filed in the wake of Katherine’s February 23 death and obtained by Us Weekly on Tuesday, May 26, stated that Martin, 76, phoned a friend of Katherine’s to request he “check on her welfare” after the actor […]

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Ashley Tisdale Reveals Why She Won't Let Her Daughters Attend Sleepovers

Ashley Tisdale French is explaining why she won’t allow her daughters to attend sleepovers. The High School Musical star, 40, who shares two daughters, Jupiter, 5, and Emerson, 20 months, with husband Christpher French, explained her reasoning via a Tuesday, May 26, blog post on By Ashley French. “I’m just not a fan of sleepovers,” […]

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Kate Mansi Confirms Exit From 'General Hospital' After a 'Difficult Decision'

General Hospital’s Kate Mansi will exit the daytime soap opera. In an interview with SoapSteph’s Daytime Dish, Mansi, 38, confirmed that her run as Kristina Corinthos-Davis came to an end last month when her last day of filming occurred. “I’ve made the very difficult decision to leave General Hospital,” Mansi told the outlet in an […]

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Lily Phillips Emotionally Reacts to a Bridesmaid Invitation From Annie Knight

Lily Phillips is set to serve as one of fellow OnlyFans model Annie Knight’s bridesmaids. In an Instagram video posted by Knight, 29, on Sunday, May 24, an emotional Phillips, 24, was seen accepting her friend’s invitation to accompany her down the aisle when she marries Henry Brayshaw on Australia’s Gold Coast in October. The […]

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Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Grab Dinner During Montecito Date Night

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi appear to be spending more time together than ever. Photos published by TMZ on Sunday, May 24, seemingly showed the model, 30, standing inside a Montecito restaurant with the Euphoria actor, 28. According to the outlet, the pair dropped into the eatery “with pals” in what was a “double date” […]

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Kyle Busch's Wife Samantha Breaks Down in Tears Ahead of Moment of Silence

Samantha Busch (née Sarcinella) was brought to tears ahead of a moment of silence at the Indy 500 that honored her late husband, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch. Clutching the shoulder of son Brexton, Samantha, 39, was overcome with emotion while one of the event’s announcers paid tribute to the Busch family at the Indianapolis Motor […]

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Tiffany Wisconsin Is Searching for Love With ‘A Man or a Woman’ After Divorce

OnlyFans star Tiffany Wisconsin is open to true love following her divorce. In a press release issued by the influencer’s team and obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, May 22, Wisconsin, 36, said that despite not being desperate for a new connection, she’s certainly ready for one. “I’ve only been in one serious relationship, and […]

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Taylor Swift Snaps Selfies as Travis Kelce's Date at George Karlaftis' Wedding

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding approaches, the singer got into the spirit of things at the nuptials of a fellow couple. Two selfies snapped by Swift, 36, captured her enjoying the festivities of Kansas City Chiefs’ George Karlaftis’ May 9 wedding to Kaia Harris, with the pop star posing alongside guests as she […]

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Teen Mom’s Tyler and Catelynn Celebrate Daughter Carly’s 17th Birthday

Teen Mom couple Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell shared a loving tribute to their daughter Carly on her 17th birthday. Taking to their shared Facebook account to post a TikTok created by Caitlynn, 34, the pair reflected on how much their daughter has grown after placing her for adoption in 2009 when they were 16 […]

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