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Michael Lee Simpson

Michael is a Digital Writer for Us Weekly, covering the latest entertainment and celebrity news. He has written everything from culture and breaking news to crime, features, human interest, politics, sports, evergreen content, commerce, and film criticism. He also produces the Inspired Minds podcast, which hosts influential figures in the entertainment industry.

Before joining Us Weekly in 2024, Michael was a Digital News Writer for People magazine and freelancer for Entertainment Weekly, Variety, BuzzFeed, Reader’s Digest, Backstage, Creative Screenwriting Magazine, The Drill Mag, Script Magazine, Ocala Magazine and The Kansas City Star. Originally from the Midwest, he graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Film and Media Studies with a minor in English.

Mickey Guyton Shares Experience of When of Her Son Grayson Almost Died

Mickey Guyton Recalls Son 'Losing Consciousness' in Near-Fatal Health Scare

Mickey Guyton got emotional while reflecting on son Grayson’s near-death experience. “Back in 2021, after the CMAs that I did with Brittney Spencer and Madeline [Edwards], literally the next day that I got home, my son got really sick with, like, a stomach bug,” Guyton, 40, recalled during the Thursday, April 25, episode of The […]

Al Roker Thanks Hoda Kotb for Bringing Her 'Sweet' Daughters Into His Life

Courtesy of Al Roker/Instagram Al Roker is grateful for Today cohost Hoda Kotb’s daughters, Haley and Hope. “I remember when it was Take Your Daughters To Work Day,” Roker, 69, wrote via Instagram on Friday, April 26, alongside a carousel of photos with Kotb, 59, Hayley, 7, and Hope, 4. “Yesterday brought back a lot […]

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves' Kids Are All Grown Up on Red Carpet

Rick Kern/Getty Images Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves, made a rare appearance with their kids for a good cause. The couple, who share sons Levi, 15, and Livingston, 11, and daughter Vida, 14, attended the 12th annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala on Thursday, April 25, in Austin, Texas. McConaughey, 54, donned a […]

Normani Drops New Single ‘1:59’ — and Finally Confirms Debut's Release Date

Normani fans, rejoice, because she has finally announced a release date for her long-delayed debut album — and dropped a new single called “1:59.” “Yeeee 1:59 out now and DOPAMINE coming JUNE 14th 🖤,” the Fifth Harmony alum, 27, wrote via Instagram on Friday, April 26. “1:59” — the first single from Dopamine — features […]

'Nine Perfect Strangers' Cocreator Teases Season 2's Plot Will Be 'Wild'

Vince Valitutti/Hulu Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers is returning for a second season — and the details sound more twisted than ever. Based on the book by Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty, the seven-part limited series debuted in 2021 and quickly became Hulu’s most-watched original of all time across all genres. The plot was as […]

WNBA's Kelsey Plum 'Devastated' Over Divorce From NFL Star Darren Waller

Ethan Miller/Getty Images WNBA champion Kelsey Plum and NFL star Darren Waller have split after one year of marriage. “I’m devastated,” Plum, 29, wrote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, April 23. “I walked through fire for that man, but now I see it’s time to go. God has given me an incredible life, and […]

Olivia Munn Says Son Malcolm 'Lifted Me Up' During Breast Cancer Battle

Courtesy of Olivia Munn/Instagram Olivia Munn’s 2-year-old son, Malcolm, played a role in the healing process during her breast cancer battle. The Newsroom alum, 43, shared a video of herself laughing with the little one near a pool via her Instagram Story on Monday, April 22. “This moment was last summer when I had already […]

Yes, Katy Perry Has Listened to Taylor Swift’s New 'TTPD' Album

Katy Perry is still rooting for Taylor Swift. When Access Hollywood asked the American Idol judge, 39, on Monday, April 22, if she listened to Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, she responded with a resounding “Yes,” adding, “And the whole world is too.” In February, Perry — along with Travis Kelce, Taiki Waititi […]

Statue of Late Queen Elizabeth II Revealed on Day of Her 98th Birthday

A new statue of Queen Elizabeth II was revealed in England on what would have been her 98th birthday. A seven-foot tall bronze memorial emulating the late monarch as a young woman was unveiled next to Oakham Library in the U.K. on Sunday, April 21. The statue depicted Elizabeth adorned in ceremonial robes with the […]

Luke Bryan Jokes He Needs 'Viral Moments' to Sell Music After Onstage Fall

Luke Bryan joked that his “viral” blunders only help his career after recently falling on the stage during a performance. “Ironically, last week, I was having back trouble to the point where I had to, like, get a chiropractor to the room because I had been cycling,” the American Idol judge, 47, told Entertainment Tonight […]

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes 'Haven't Decided' About Tying the Knot

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have talked about marriage but “haven’t decided” whether they want to officially tie the knot. During an episode of their “Amy & T.J.” podcast on Sunday, April 21, the former Good Morning America coanchors opened up about navigating the pros and cons of walking down the aisle. “I think we’re […]

Kylie Kelce Got Jason the 'Perfect' Gift for His NFL Retirement

Kylie Kelce revealed what she bought her husband, Jason Kelce, following his retirement from the NFL. Kylie, 32, shared a video of the gift via her Instagram Story on Monday, April 22, revealing a wooden model of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Lincoln Financial Stadium. Engraved at the base of the structure was her husband’s name along […]

Morgan Wallen Jokes About Ole Miss Concert, 1 Year After Canceling Show

John Shearer/Getty Images Morgan Wallen poked fun at his vocal ability ahead of taking the stage at Ole Miss this weekend — two weeks after his arrest and a year after canceling a previous concert at the University of Mississippi. The musician, 30, performed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, April 20, in Oxford, Mississippi, after […]

Why Nicola Peltz Missed Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday Party

Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images; Darren Gerrish/WireImage Nicola Peltz Beckham missed her mother-in-law Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party, but for good reason. Beckham celebrated her big day in grand fashion by hosting a luxurious party at a private members club in London, but Peltz Beckham, 29, was notably absent from the festivities. Nicola, who is married to […]

Kourtney Kardashian Brushes Off Claims Kim Posted Unflattering Bikini Pic

Kourtney Kardashian is clearing the air after Kim Kardashian was accused of purposely sharing an unflattering bikini photo of her older sister. Kim, 43, shared a birthday tribute to “Queen” Kourtney via Instagram on Thursday, April 18, as she turned 45. “There’s no one on this planet that I have spent more time with and […]

Flavor Flav Is All in on Taylor Swift's Kim Kardashian Diss Track

Flavor Flav cosigned Taylor Swift’s new song “thanK you aIMee,” which references Kim Kardashian in its title and the lyrics. “Ya boy always says KIM,” the rapper, 65, wrote via X on Friday, April 19. “Keep It Moving.” Flavor Flav — who previously referred to himself as “King Swiftie” — is just one of many […]

King Charles III and Queen Camilla Spotted in Car Together

News Licensing/MEGA King Charles III and Queen Camilla were photographed leaving their London residence in a car amid his cancer treatment. Camilla, 76, smiled at spectators from the front passenger seat while Charles, 75, waved in the back on Wednesday, April 17. The royal couple were back in London after celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary […]

Who Does Katy Perry Want to Replace Her as a Judge on 'American Idol'?

Katy Perry has some thoughts on who should replace her as a judge on American Idol after her final season. “I gotta say Jelly Roll was crazy when he came on the show,” Perry, 39, told E! News on Monday, April 15. “I was convinced at anything he said. He could run for president, he […]

Henry Cavill and Girlfriend Natalie Viscuso’s Relationship Timeline

Henry Cavill and girlfriend Natalie Viscuso are still flying as fast as a speeding bullet. The Superman star and the Vertigo Entertainment executive first made headlines with their relationship in 2021 and have been each other’s biggest supporters ever since. Soon after taking their romance public, Viscuso shared her support for Cavill. “I am so, […]

Patrick Mahomes Hints at When He'll Be Ready to Retire From the NFL

Patrick Mahomes never wants his NFL career to interfere with him spending time with his family. “I’ve looked, if I played until Tom [Brady]’s age, my daughter would be 19, 20 years old,” the quarterback, 28, told Time in an interview published on Tuesday, April 16. “I would love to play that long. At the […]

See Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce With Bleachers Backstage at Coachella

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were photographed hanging out backstage with Bleachers at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — and their smiles say it all. The band’s drummer, Sean Hutchinson, took to Instagram on Monday, April 15, to share a carousel of photos from the music festival, including a snap with Swift […]

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