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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.

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 […]

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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 […]

Taylor Frankie Paul Is Trying to Avoid Pain In the Wake of Ex Dakota Mortensens Call to 911

Taylor Frankie Paul Is ‘Trying to Avoid Pain’ After Ex Dakota Called the Cops

Taylor Frankie Paul is trying to get back to neutral after ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen called 911 alleging she violated their protection order amid their contentious custody battle. A source close to Taylor, 32, exclusively tells Us Weekly that they believe Dakota, 33, is allegedly “ using and abusing the system to inflict the most pain […]

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‘NCIS’ Stars Who’ve Confirmed They Would — Or Wouldn’t Return to the Show

NCIS debuted in 2003 and more than 20 years later, fans are still captivated by the show — no matter who is starring on it. When the CBS drama premiered, fans met Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team, which initially consisted of Kate Todd (Sasha Alexander), Anthony “Tony” DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly), Abby Scuito […]

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Who Is Tate Paul? What to Know About Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex-Husband

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul’s relationship with ex-husband Tate Paul has been a popular topic since she exposed their participation in “soft-swinging” in 2022. The summer after Taylor went public with their sexual preferences, the couple divorced, but they continued to maintain a good coparenting relationship for the sake of […]

Which NCIS Stars Are And Arent Returning for Season 24 After Cast Teases Major Changes

Which ‘NCIS’ Stars Are — And Aren’t — Returning for Season 24?

NCIS left fans with a major cliffhanger and possible death to end season 23 — so will the full cast be returning next season? “If you ask me to speculate, I think there’s a major, major shakeup happening,” Wilmer Valderrama, who plays Nick Torres, told People in June 2026 after his character pulled a gun […]

Every Star Who Left NCIS Where Are They Now Feature

Every Star Who Has Left ‘NCIS’ Over the Years: Where Are They Now?

NCIS has been on the air since 2003 — and the fan favorite drama is still going strong. The CBS series follows a group of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they investigate various different crimes. NCIS season 1 began with lead actors Mark Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette and […]

Michael Weatherly and More of the Biggest NCIS Franchise Returns Through the Years

Michael Weatherly Is Returning to 'NCIS' 10 Years After His Exit

NCIS has seen its fair share of cast exits throughout its 20-plus years on TV — but some stars, including Michael Weatherly, have also made epic comebacks. When season 23 premiered in fall 2025, Sean Murray, who plays Timothy McGee, was the only original cast member still featured on the CBS hit series. He won’t […]

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Inside Taylor Swift’s Relationship With Travis Kelce’s 4 Nieces

Taylor Swift has fully embraced auntie mode ahead of her highly anticipated wedding to Travis Kelce. “Everybody knows how close Travis is with his family, so it really means everything to him how seamlessly Taylor blends in with all of them,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in January 2024 of Swift’s easy rapport with […]

Taylor Frankie Pauls Mom Liann Calls Out Her Exes Tate Paul Dakota Mortensen Amid Custody Battles

Taylor Frankie Paul's Mom Calls Out Her Exes Tate, Dakota Amid Custody Battles

Liann May is defending her daughter Taylor Frankie Paul — and calling out the reality star’s exes as she faces two custody battles. “Both dads know 100 [percent] damn right that Taylor’s a GREAT mother!” Liann wrote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, June 30, hours after news broke that Taylor’s ex-husband, Tate Paul, filed […]

Why Tori Spelling Had More of an Emotional Outward Reaction to Shannen Dohertys Death Than Her Fathers

Why Tori Spelling Cried More Over Shannen Doherty's Death Than Her Father's

Tori Spelling is reflecting on Shannen Doherty’s death nearly two years after her passing — revealing why it affected her differently than when she grieved the loss of her father, Aaron Spelling. “I had more of an emotional … outward reaction when Shan passed than my own father,” Tori, 53, said during the Tuesday, June […]

Karamo Brown Seemingly Confirms Jussie Smollett Romance After Pair Packs on PDA Future Husband

Karamo Brown Seemingly Confirms Jussie Smollett Romance After Packing on PDA

Queer Eye star Karamo Brown seemingly confirmed his relationship with Empire actor Jussie Smollett after the couple’s PDA-filled outing sparked romance rumors. “I am dating a celebrity,” Brown, 45, teased on the Tuesday, June 30, episode of the “Reality With The King” podcast hosted by Carlos King. “It’s not like we’re hiding it. We go […]

Prince William and Kate Middleton Wont Attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces Wedding Report Feature

Will Prince William and Kate Middleton Attend Taylor and Travis' Wedding?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is the event of the summer, but Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton apparently won’t be among the guests in attendance. Despite speculation about the royal couple possibly traveling from England to the United States for the upcoming nuptials, People reported on Tuesday, June 30, that William and Kate, […]

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