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Deirdre Durkan-Simonds is a Senior Showbusiness Reporter covering pop culture and entertainment. The Los Angeles native has conducted hundreds of interviews over her career, including Jane Fonda, Jennifer Garner, Gary Oldman, Ariana Huffington, and Carrie Underwood. She has attended some of Hollywood's biggest events, including the Golden Globes, Emmy Awards, and Kids' Choice Awards. Prior to joining MailOnline, Deirdre wrote for People Magazine, E! News, and The Hollywood Reporter. Her work has appeared on CBS' show, The Real, and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University, where she spent a semester abroad at the University of Oxford and was a member of the English honors society. Deirdre's first original play was selected by LMU's New Works Festival after a campus-wide competition.

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Kristin Cavallari is 'unbothered' by ex Mark Estes dating again - after he 'proposed' to a Love Island star

13/11/24 11:54

Kristin Cavallari is reportedly 'unbothered' by her ex-boyfriend Mark Estes getting back in the dating game - after his 'proposal' to Love Island USA star Liv Walker. Sources told TMZ on Wednesday that Cavallari, 37 - who split from the 24-year-old hunk in October - is fine with Estes hanging out with other women. Cavallari has 'no plans' to reconcile with Estes and 'respects' him for trying to move on after their breakup....read

Taylor Swift fans are rushing to buy hundreds of dollars of her holiday merch: 'Tis the damn season!'
13/11/24 07:55
Taylor Swift fans are racing to her website to purchase items from her annual holiday collection, featuring ornaments, festive décor, sweatshirts and cute accessories.
Gisele Bundchen conceals her baby bump in slinky black gown - despite being several months pregnant
13/11/24 05:25
Gisele Bündchen skillfully hid her blossoming baby bump in a series of new photos, taken at the 20th Anniversary Gala for Lotus House Women's Shelter last week.
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Taylor Frankie Paul hints she and baby daddy Dakota Mortensen are back together
12/11/24 11:59
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul seemingly gave her fans a spoiler for season two of her hit reality series on Hulu in a recent TikTok video.
Doja Cat reveals cryptic new foot tattoo and fans are perplexed
12/11/24 11:13
The 28-year-old rapper - who recently showed off a new haircut - took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a photo dump featuring the fresh new ink on her foot prominently.
Chris Evans finally reveals truth behind his bookish new look
12/11/24 07:36
Marvel heartthrob Chris Evans has finally revealed his bookish new look is for an upcoming role in a thriller,called Sacrifice, alongside Anya Taylor Joy and John Malkovich.
Machine Gun Kelly makes a surprise appearance on same day as Megan Fox's pregnancy announcement
12/11/24 06:00
Machine Gun Kelly made a surprise appearance at The Wiltern on the same day that his partner, Megan Fox, announced she is pregnant with their first child together.
Kathy Bates enjoys 'not having breasts' after undergoing a double mastectomy amid breast cancer battle
12/11/24 04:44
Kathy Bates shed light on her decision not to undergo reconstruction surgery after her double mastectomy in 2012 amid her battle with breast cancer.
Selena Gomez shares sweet reaction to boyfriend Benny Blanco making the Sexiest Man Alive list
12/11/24 03:09
Selena Gomez gushed about her boyfriend Benny Blanco's unconditional love, after he was featured in People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue.
Benny Blanco sparks internet frenzy as he makes Sexiest Man Alive list amid Selena Gomez romance: 'He's redefining sexy!'
12/11/24 01:57
Selena Gomez's boyfriend Benny Blanco lit up social media after being featured in People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue.
The inventive way Megan Fox hid her baby bump at Halloween bash before pregnancy reveal with MGK
11/11/24 09:45
Megan Fox managed to keep her baby bump completely under wraps at a Halloween party, just two weeks before revealing her fourth pregnancy to the world.
Benny Blanco dishes on VERY romantic mornings with Selena Gomez as he makes People's Sexiest Man Alive issue
11/11/24 07:54
Benny Blanco couldn't help but gush about his relationship with Selena Gomez during his interview for People's Sexiest Man Alive issue.
Kristin Cavallari's ex Mark Estes 'proposes' to Love Island star after hanging out with former girlfriend
11/11/24 06:50
Kristin Cavallari's ex-boyfriend, Mark Estes, appears to be moving on, six weeks after she ended their seven-month romance over their 13-year age gap.
Yellowstone star Cole Hauser says it would be a 'shame to stop' telling the Dutton family story
11/11/24 04:34
Cole Hauser would like to continue to portray his beloved character, Rip Wheeler, even after his series, Yellowstone, comes to an end this December after five seasons.
Newly single Channing Tatum spends quality time with daughter after split from Zoe Kravitz
10/11/24 12:02
Channing Tatum spent some quality time with his daughter Everly 11, in the wake of his split from his fiancée Zoë Kravitz, 35. He shared two images to featuring giant teddy bears.
Taylor Swift celebrates six Grammy nominations with newly single Zoë Kravitz after Channing Tatum breakup
09/11/24 03:35
Taylor Swift looked enchanting as she stepped out to celebrate her six nominations at the 2025 Grammy over dinner with her longtime pal Zoë Kravitz in New York City .
Ariana Grande fans feel she is 'being sabotaged' after her major snub in the 2025 Grammy Awards nominations
08/11/24 11:19
Ariana Grande fans have expressed outrage over her seventh album, Eternal Sunshine, getting snubbed by the Grammy Awards.
Jennifer Lopez recreates Attack of the 50 Foot Woman poster in a sexy all-leopard look while out in London
08/11/24 07:24
Jennifer Lopez recreated late actress Allison Hayes' pose from the iconic movie poster for the 1958 film Attack of the 50 Foot Woman during a night out in London.
Alec Baldwin steps out with his wife Hilaria after sparking backlash for endorsing Kamala Harris
08/11/24 03:48
Alec Baldwin stepped out for a leisurely stroll with his wife, Hilaria Baldwin , after sparking backlash for endorsing Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
Mariska Hargitay fans shocked as SVU star makes unexpected move after Donald Trump's presidential victory
08/11/24 12:08
Mariska Hargitay left fans shocked after deactivating her Instagram account after Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race.
Kristin Cavallari spotted with ex Mark Estes - after revealing she's dating to marry
07/11/24 07:53
Kristin Cavallari was seen out with her ex Mark Estes on Wednesday after running into each other on Broadway in Nashville while out with their respective friends.
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Kendall Jenner adds to her vintage car collection as she cruises in another rare $280K Mercedes Cabriolet
07/11/24 07:06
Kendall Jenner added to her car collection once again - this time another incredibly rare vintage car.
Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson's family celebrate Christmas with SKIMS - but a very famous relative is missing
07/11/24 07:05
Goldie Hawn and her daughter Kate Hudson teamed up with nearly their entire family to spread Christmas cheer in a new holiday campaign for SKIMS.
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Angelina Jolie's Maria performance compared to Denzel Washington as Malcolm X by acclaimed director
07/11/24 01:12
'The performance is so striking,' he told Angelina, in a recent onstage conversation. 'Denzel Washington is Malcolm X, in a certain way. And I think you are Maria Callas in the same way.'
Angelina Jolie's father Jon Voight celebrates Donald Trump's election victory with Sarah Huckabee Sanders
06/11/24 11:40
Angelina Jolie 's father, Jon Voight, celebrated Donald Trump's historic win against Kamala Harris at a party with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Kaia Gerber is the spitting image of her supermodel mother Cindy Crawford filming Palm Royale
06/11/24 08:22
Kaia Gerber looked like her supermodel mom Cindy Crawford's identical twin while on set of her Apple TV series, Palm Royale, in Pasadena, California on Tuesday.
Rosie Perez reveals she 'hooked up' Tupac and Madonna while they were on a date after he came to her rescue
06/11/24 07:02
Rosie Perez revealed she was the matchmaker responsible for setting up her 'good friend' Tupac Shakur and Madonna while appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show.
Ben Affleck's brother Casey looks scruffy as he leaves Stephen J. Cloobeck's Election Night Watch party
06/11/24 05:43
Ben Affleck's older brother, Casey, was seen looking scruffy as he left Stephen J. Cloobeck's Election Night Watch party at Papillon Estates on Tuesday night.
Dr. Phil's shock U-turn on Donald Trump endorsement after 'rebelling' against Kamala Harris for 'snubbing' him
05/11/24 11:20
Dr. Phil McGraw has revealed that his appearance at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally in late October was 'an act of rebellion' against Kamala Harris.
Mark Ruffalo makes a last-minute plea to voters still considering Green Party nominee Jill Stein over Kamala Harris
05/11/24 08:35
Mark Ruffalo shared a last-minute plea to voters still torn between voting for Green Party nominee Jill Stein or Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election .
Real reason Ryan Reynolds is 'very serious' and 'not funny' off-camera after Martha Stewart's cruel insult
05/11/24 07:01
Although Ryan Reynolds is known for his larger-than-life personality and quick wit, Martha Stewart recently made headlines for claiming he's 'not so funny in real life.'
RHONJ's Teresa Giudice finally reveals why she no longer talks to her brother Joe Gorga
05/11/24 05:29
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice revealed why she no longer speaks to her brother Joe Gorga, and his wife, Melissa Gorga.
Hailey Bieber gives glimpse inside her life as a new mom after sharing first family photo since giving birth
03/11/24 08:42
Hailey Bieber gave her 53.8 million Instagram followers a rare glimpse of her life as a new mom over the weekend.
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek, 47, reveals colorectal cancer diagnosis
03/11/24 06:48
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek reveals he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Kendall Jenner turns 29! Mom Kris and sister Kourtney Kardashian pen sweet birthday tributes to the supermodel
03/11/24 04:50
Kendall Jenner received plenty of birthday love from her family on Sunday morning as she rang in her first hours as a 29-year-old.4
Jennifer Lopez rocks a sweater and baggy jeans as she shops in LA with Emme ahead of Kamala Harris rally
31/10/24 05:14
Jennifer Lopez proved she was a master of casual-cool style during a family outing with her child Emme on Wednesday.
Olivia Rodrigo was interrogated by the feds after she was mistaken for a look-alike with an arrest record amid tour
30/10/24 08:38
Olivia Rodrigo revealed she was brought into an interrogation room by federal officers amid her GUTS tour due to a very unfortunate case of mistaken identity.
Braless Zoe Kravitz smiles as she's seen in New York for the first time since calling off Channing Tatum engagement
30/10/24 07:27
Zoë Kravitz cracked a relaxed smile as she stepped out for the first time since news broke of her shock split from Channing Tatum after three years of dating.
Kristin Cavallari names celebrity chef she turned down after he slid into her DMs
30/10/24 05:00
The 37-year-old media personality had Bobby Flay on her Let's Be Honest podcast on Wednesday to talk about the awkward moment.
Jennifer Lopez is seen in LA amid plans to join VP Kamala Harris at Las Vegas rally ahead of 2024 election
30/10/24 03:50
Jennifer Lopez was seen spending some quality time with her kids on Tuesday ahead of her plans to join Kamala Harris on the campaign trail later this week.
Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Lizzo and all the stars that have already voted in the 2024 presidential election
29/10/24 10:39
Celebrities nationwide are taking to social media to encourage their followers to follow their lead and vote early in the upcoming presidential election.
Brittany Snow kisses cinematographer Hunter Moreno in NYC two years after Tyler Stanaland divorce
29/10/24 06:53
The actress, 38, was seen kissing a mystery man in New York during a stroll with her dog on Tuesday. The new couple enjoyed a smooch in the bustling Manhattan district.
The Wayans Brothers are set to reunite for Scary Movie reboot after 'nearly 20 years'
29/10/24 06:13
Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans will reunite for a Scary Movie reboot after nearly two decades.
Courteney Cox honors Friends co-star Matthew Perry with emotional post one year after his death
29/10/24 03:22
Courteney Cox paid tribute to her Friends co-star, Matthew Perry, on the first anniversary of his death.
Orange Is The New Black star Matt McGorry details how long COVID has 'massively impacted' his life
28/10/24 10:37
Orange Is The New Black star Matt McGorry detailed revealed how contracting long COVID has changed his life in a vulnerable video, uploaded to Instagram.
Chris Pratt and son Jack, 12, go wild with excitement together at Dodgers-Yankees World Series game
28/10/24 07:20
Chris Pratt and his rarely-seen son Jack appeared to be having the time of their lives as they cheered on the Los Angeles Dodgers at the World Series Game 1 on Friday.
Hollywood stars look unrecognizable filming alongside Austin Butler in new Darren Aronofsky thriller
28/10/24 05:40
Liev Schreiber looked unrecognizable while on set of Darren Aronofsky's crime thriller film, Caught Stealing, starring Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz and Regina King.
Angelina Jolie debuts curly hairdo at screening of her new film Maria after trailer set off Oscar buzz
27/10/24 04:33
Maria, starring Angelina as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas during her final decline in Paris in the 1970s, was helmed by Jackie director Pablo Larrain and is due out on Netflix December 11.
DWTS' Gleb Savchenko 'ended things' with Brooks Nader 'via text'
26/10/24 07:29
Dancing with the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko 'ended things' with Brooks Nader over text message, one week after their elimination from ABC's dance competition series.
REVEALED: The Travis Kelce traits that make Taylor Swift feel more protected than 'anyone she's ever known'
26/10/24 03:37
Taylor Swift reportedly feels 'a tremendous sense of peace' when she is around her boyfriend, Travis Kelce .
Braless Joey King suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at fashion event
25/10/24 09:40
Joey King suffered a minor wardrobe malfunction while on her way to accept the Face of the Future Award at the 2024 WIF Honors Ceremony on Thursday.
Kevin Kline reveals secret to 35-year marriage to former child star
25/10/24 02:49
Kevin Kline made a rare remark about his 35-year marriage to Phoebe Cates at the premiere of Apple TV+'s Disclaimer at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Ryan Reynolds sports edgy see-through top on NYC stroll with director Shawn Levy
24/10/24 10:53
Ryan Reynolds turned heads in a very sheer, see-through top while out for a post-birthday stroll with Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy on Thursday.
Angelina Jolie fans rave over latest trailer for Maria Callas biopic: 'Give her all the Oscars!'
24/10/24 06:24
Angelina Jolie has ignited Oscars buzz following the release of the official trailer for her upcoming Netflix movie Maria, in which she portrays Maria Callas.
Jelly Roll reveals he has lost 100 pounds: 'You won't recognize me'
24/10/24 04:03
Earlier this week, the country star, 39, opened up about his physical transformation in an Instagram video while detailing his diet and grueling exercise routine.
Tarzan star Ron Ely dead at 86: Actor's daughter confirms his passing with emotional tribute
23/10/24 08:50
Ron Ely, best known for his starring role in the 1960s TV show Tarzan, has died at age 86.
Rachel Zegler gives foul-mouthed response to Taylor Swift's internet trolls
23/10/24 07:20
Rachel Zegler, 23, has furiously defended Taylor Swift and other celebrities against trolls on social media.
Read the messages Zach Bryan sent a woman he met on dating app as fans slam country star
22/10/24 07:49
Zach Bryan is getting slammed on social media by fans amid rumors that he's already using the celebrity dating app, Raya , following his breakup with Brianna Chickenfry.
Renee Zellweger's boyfriend Ant Anstead has friendly exchange with ex Christina Hall amid her divorce
22/10/24 06:34
Christina Hall and her ex-husband Ant Anstead are continuing to prove they have a harmonious co-parenting relationship after finalizing their custody dispute in 2022.
Rumer Willis shows off her bikini body in Fiji following split from baby daddy Derek Richard Thomas
22/10/24 04:56
Rumer Willis appears to be fully embracing the single life following her split from baby daddy Derek Richard Thomas.
Britney Spears' millennial fans do major double take after famous Gen Z star copies iconic look - can you guess who?
21/10/24 04:23
The singer, 24 - who recently looked almost unrecognizable while going makeup free with friends - showed off her midriff in a knotted tank top and barely-there booty shorts on Sunday.
Fans furious as streamer axes show after just one season: 'AMC cancelling anything is actually a rarity!'
18/10/24 09:25
Parish fans took to social media to express their devastation over the news that the crime drama was cancelled by AMC+ after just one season .
Claudia Schiffer enjoys a date night with Matthew Vaughn after Hailey Bieber hired her for Rhode campaign
18/10/24 04:27
Claudia Schiffer enjoyed a date night with Matthew Vaughn at E Baldi in Beverly Hills after getting tapped to do a campaign for Hailey Bieber's beauty brand, Rhode.
Tyra Banks candidly reveals how much weight she's gained since Victoria's Secret heyday
17/10/24 11:12
Tyra Banks reflected on her iconic comeback to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show earlier this week, nearly two decades after retiring from the lingerie brand's annual catwalk.
Katherine Schwarzenegger steps out in LA as husband Chris Pratt reveals her very imminent due date
17/10/24 09:38
Pregnant Katherine Schwarzenegger showed off her growing baby bump while stepping out for some fresh air in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon.
Taylor Swift in talks for Ryan Murphy project amid boyfriend Travis Kelce starring in Grotesquerie
17/10/24 08:06
Murphy, 58, was asked if he was attempting to cast Swift on season two of Grotesquerie, his latest show that features the singer's boyfriend Travis Kelce, or had ever pitched an idea to her.
Emma Heming shares loved-up photo with husband Bruce Willis amid his dementia battle
17/10/24 06:34
Emma Heming was feeling nostalgic on Thursday as she shared a Wednesday photo from the early days of her relationship with husband Bruce Willis.
Zach Braff, 49, debuts new romance with mystery young woman - 2 years after split from Florence Pugh, 28
16/10/24 08:14
Zach Braff was seen cozying up to a mystery woman following a dinner date at Sushi Park in West Hollywood, two years after the his split from actress Florence Pugh following three years of dating.
Bachelorette star Jenn Tran opens up about depression battle while paying tribute to Taylor Swift on DWTS
16/10/24 06:14
Jenn Tran opened up about her battle with depression as she explained her decision to perform to Taylor Swift's track, The Archer, on Tuesday's episode of Dancing with the Stars.
Ex-Baywatch star Nicole Eggert shows off hair growth amid breast cancer battle
16/10/24 05:51
The actress, 52, donned a green sweatsuit and carried her belongings in two black bags. She carried her car keys as she trekked along the pavement in white sneakers.
Emily Osment is married! The Hannah Montana alum secretly ties the knot with longtime love Jack Anthony
16/10/24 05:09
Hannah Montana alum Emily Osment confirmed that she is a married woman to Gayle King while appearing on Wednesday's episode of CBS Mornings.
Tori Spelling playfully sticks out her tongue while leaving an Versace party in Beverly Hills
16/10/24 03:30
Tori Spelling looked incredible as she showed off her slender figure in a skintight leather corset dress with a corset-inspired bodice and plunging neckline.
Artem Chigvintsev 'wants to reconcile' with Nikki Garcia after accusing her of being the real abuser
16/10/24 02:38
The 42-year-old former Dancing With The Stars pro is ready to work past his contentious relationship with the 40-year-old former WWE champion pro-wrestler according to UsWeekly.
Gigi Hadid teases Taylor Swift surprise during her runway appearance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
15/10/24 10:30
Gigi Hadid revealed that Taylor Swift helped her prepare for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on Tuesday night.
Monsters' star Cooper Koch finally reveals whether he wore a prosthetic in Menendez shower scene
15/10/24 07:24
Cooper Koch revealed that he bared it all during Netflix's controversial crime drama , Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which was released last month.
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Sister Wives star Meri Brown reveals she breastfed one of ex Kody's other children due to 'medical necessity'
15/10/24 05:31
Sister Wives star Meri Brown opened up about breastfeeding one of her ex-husband Kody Brown's other children during their polygamous marriage .
Kesha announces new holiday song amid surprise Spring Breakers collab with Charli XCX
15/10/24 04:01
On Tuesday, Spotify announced the singer, 37, will be releasing her own rendition of Lindsey Buckingham's Holiday Road as part of their annual singles collection.
Doja Cat looks unrecognizable while smoking as she debuts new hairstyle
14/10/24 10:49
Doja Cat is continuing to prove she is a total style chameleon as she unveiled a brand-new hairstyle, which made her nearly unrecognizable.
The Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler, 43, details bizarre milk-only diet to 'cleanse' her body of parasites
14/10/24 07:00
Jamie-Lynn Sigler is on an extreme 'milk cleanse' to try and fix her gut health. The actress, 43, made the bizarre revelation while on former Sopranos co-star Robert Iler's Not Today, Pal podcast.
Makeup-free Addison Rae looks nearly unrecognizable at dinner with friends in LA
14/10/24 05:40
TikTok sensation, Addison Rae, attempted to keep a low profile following a fun night out with friends in Los Angeles over the weekend.

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