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Johnni Macke

Digital Senior Writer Johnni Macke lives in Southern California and has been working in the entertainment industry since 2012 when she graduated from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining the Us Weekly team in 2019, she was a writer and editor for People’s Choice Awards at E! News and a freelance journalist for PopSugar, Hello Giggles and Teen.com. She got her start in the industry as the photo editor for BOP and Tiger Beat magazines. Her favorite celebrity interview to date is Sophie Turner, who offered her a cup of tea and said her name in an accent you can’t help but love. Career highlights include working the 2022 Oscars, covering the 2022 ACM Awards in Nashville and getting paid to watch and recap Southern Charm.

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Ciara and Russell Wilson Celebrate 10th Anniversary: Together ‘For a Lifetime’

Russell Wilson and Ciara have been going strong since they first started dating in 2015. Ahead of their July 2016 nuptials, the couple spoke candidly about their decision to remain celibate until marriage. “We’re hanging in there. I’m not gonna lie. I’m human, so it is not easy,” Ciara, who was already the mother of son […]

Will Compton Clarifies Travis and Taylor Wedding Jab After Saying He Was Flabbergasted By No Invite

BWTB's Will Compton Breaks Silence on Travis, Taylor Wedding Jab: 'Insanity'

“Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast cohost Will Compton can’t help but laugh at how “seriously” some people took his remarks about being snubbed from Travis Kelce’s and Taylor Swift’s wedding. “Flabbergasted at how many people took this seriously,” Compton, 36, wrote via X on Tuesday, July 7, alongside a link to TMZ’s story about him […]

Dwight Howard Estranged Wife Amy Accuses Him of Dragging Out Divorce in Legal Battle

Dwight Howard's Estranged Wife Amy Claims He's Dragging Out Divorce: Docs

Dwight Howard’s estranged wife, Amy Luciani (real name Amber Rose Howard), is accusing him of dragging out their ongoing divorce battle. Luciani, 36, claimed in her Monday, July 6, response filing to the Georgia court, exclusively obtained by Us Weekly, that Howard, 40, filed a protective order earlier this year to allegedly “harass and humiliate” […]

Everything to Know About the 2026 Emmy Awards Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay Hosting 2026 Emmy Awards: Everything to Know

As fans countdown to the biggest night in television, the 2026 Emmy Awards hype continues to grow — in part because of this year’s host. The Television Academy announced on Tuesday, July 7, that Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay will emcee the iconic awards show. “Bringing important stories into the light has […]

McBee Dynasty Star Steve McBee s FBI Investigation Explained When Did He Leave and Is He in Jail 008

‘McBee Dynasty’ Star Steve McBee’s FBI Investigation, Fraud Case Explained

Steven “Steve” McBee Sr. was thrust into the limelight during season 1 of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys — but soon his legal woes were making headlines. Fans met Steve and his four sons, Steven McBee Jr., Jesse McBee, Cole McBee and Brayden McBee, during the first season of the reality show in 2024 […]

Steve McBee Make 1st McBee Dynasty Season 3 Appearance for Son Proposal Ahead of Jail Stint

Steve McBee Makes 1st ‘McBee Dynasty’ Season 3 Appearance Ahead of Jail Time

Steven “Steve” McBee Sr. made his first appearance on The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys after being MIA for all of season 3 and prior to serving his jail sentence. During the Monday, July 6, episode of the Bravo series, Steve’s third son, Cole McBee, prepared to propose to longtime girlfriend Kacie Adkison. When the […]

President Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj Hot During White House Luncheon Shes Got Real Talent

Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj 'Hot,' a 'Real Talent' at White House Lunch

President Donald Trump gave Nicki Minaj an eyebrow-raising shout-out during the White House Rose Garden luncheon. “We also have a woman that is so respected and so hot and so great and such a great friend of, I don’t say conservative, I say of common sense,” Trump, 80, told the Monday, July 6, event crowd, […]

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Dancer Faces Backlash Over White Dress at Wedding Her Husband Claps Back

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Dancer Faces Backlash Over White Gown at Wedding

Eras Tour dancer Tori Evans is receiving backlash over her dress choice for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding. Thankfully, her husband has her back. Evans, 33, sparked an intense internet debate on Saturday, July 4, after posting a video featuring the dancer getting ready for Swift, 36, and Kelce’s nuptials (alongside husband TJ […]

Donald Trump Claims He Is More Influential on TikTok Than Taylor Swift Following MSG Wedding Im No 1

Donald Trump Claims He’s More Influential on TikTok Than Taylor Swift

President Donald Trump is claiming he’s the king of TikTok after coverage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding took over social media this past weekend. During a Monday, July 6, press conference at the White House, Trump, 80, went on a tangent about his popularity while speaking about the controversial topic of China’s involvement […]

Sylvester Stallone Through the Years From Rocky to The Family Stallone Feature

Sylvester Stallone Turns 80! Take a Look Back at His Biggest and Best Moments

Sylvester Stallone is known for being the face of several successful franchises, from Rocky to Rambo — and the leading man shows no signs of slowing down. The New York native nearly gave up on acting before landing his major breakthrough in 1974’s The Lords of Flatbush. The first Rocky film hit theaters two years […]

Jesse McBee Admits He Feels Stuck in Marriage With Alli Needs a Spark on McBee Dynasty

McBee Dynasty's Jesse Admits He Feels ‘Stuck’ in Marriage, Needs a ‘Spark’

Jesse McBee and wife Alli McBee’s one-year wedding anniversary celebration is anything but cheerful on the upcoming episode of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys. “I wouldn’t say I’m nervous about going on a date with Jesse for our one-year anniversary, it’s just a little, it gets a little hard,” Alli, 30, tells the cameras […]

Taylor Swift Isn t Throwing Her Traditional 4th of July Bash — But Her Past Parties Live On 229

Taylor Swift Is the 4th of July Queen: A Look Back

Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift has become somewhat of an Independence Day queen. Swift’ kicked off her tradition of hosting July 4th bashes at her home in 2013. Two months after purchasing her $17 million mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, the singer hosted her Red Tour dancers to celebrate America’s birthday. […]

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Taylor Swift's 4th of July Squad Through the Years

Since Taylor Swift started celebrating Independence Day with her famous squad in 2014, her circle of friends has shifted each year — take a look back

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Taylor Swift’s Dating History: From Joe Jonas to Travis Kelce

While she's recently taken a self-proclaimed hiatus from men, the 1989 songstress has been linked to a slew of hotties over the years. See the celebs that have inspired some of Swift's most-popular songs

Selena Gomez Shows Off Glam in Car Ahead of Taylor Swifts Reported Rehearsal Dinner

Selena Gomez Shows Off Glam Ahead of Taylor Swift's Reported Rehearsal Dinner

Selena Gomez is all glammed up — and seemingly on her way to a special event — ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported rehearsal dinner. Gomez, 33, showed off her flawless makeup and hair while driving in a car on Thursday, July 2, which many fans think was en route to Madison Square Garden […]

Lewis Hamilton Confirms Hes a Happier Man Because of Girlfriend Kim Kardashian

Lewis Hamilton Makes Rare Comment About Girlfriend Kim Kardashian

Lewis Hamilton gave girlfriend Kim Kardashian a shout-out ahead of the British Grand Prix, calling her the source of his happiness. “You’ve been a happier man recently, why’s that? Could that be a girlfriend?” one fan asked Hamilton, 41, on Thursday, July 2, as he stood on stage at Silverstone in the U.K., via the […]

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Which 'Chicago P.D.' Stars Are — And Aren't — Returning for Season 14?

Chicago P.D. season 13 ended with one Intelligence Unit member almost dying — and while the team did make it out alive, the same might not hold true next season. During the finale, which aired in March, Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) discovered that Eva Imani’s (Arienne Mandi) long-lost sister, Shari (Selin Cuhadaroglu), killed a woman […]

Bring It On Cast Where Are They Now

‘Bring It On’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

We are cheerleaders! Bring It On became an instant cinematic classic when it debuted in August 2000, thanks to knockout performances from Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union and more cast members. The comedic film followed a group of rival cheerleaders as they competed to win a national championship amid allegations of cheating, blossoming love and plenty of other […]

Chyler Leigh and Nathan Wests Divorce Details Revealed Finances Spousal Support Split Date More

Chyler Leigh and Nathan West’s Divorce Details Revealed: Who Makes More Money?

Chyler Leigh announced her divorce from Nathan West in May, but the pair actually settled their divorce more than one year ago. Us Weekly can exclusively confirm that West, 47, quietly filed for divorce from Leigh, 44, in June 2024, two days after he claimed in court documents that they had separated. They finalized their […]

Taylor Swift Exes What Are They Doing Now Feature

Taylor Swift's Exes: What the Singer's Former Flames Are Doing Now

Taylor Swift’s relationship history is made up of many different types of men, including a British crooner, a Kennedy, an Avengers villain and a movie werewolf. Swift has been linked to massive stars, such as Harry Styles and Joe Jonas, in addition to lesser-known names like Conor Kennedy. All of her past relationships have shaped […]

James Ransone Medical Examiner Report Revealed After Death

James Ransone's Medical Examiner Report Revealed After Suicide: Details

James Ransone’s medical report reveals new information surrounding the actor’s shocking death by suicide. According to the medical report, obtained by Us Weekly on Wednesday, July 1, Ransone “had a medical history of mental health issues and suicidal ideations” prior to his death in December 2025 at the age of 46. The medical examiner’s office […]

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