Did Melania Trump Just Pull the Ultimate Royal Snub? Why Kate Middleton Was Left Without a Curtsy — and How Donald Defied U.S. Rules With His Own Stunt
Plus, Riley Keough quietly welcomes baby No. 2 while Bella Hadid's hospital-bed bombshell leaves fans shaken: OK'S THE GROUP CHAT
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Did Melania Just Snub Kate? Why She Skipped the Curtsy…
Melania Trump sparked chatter in Windsor after she didn’t curtsy when greeting Kate Middleton and Prince William – but did she really break any rules?
Royal watchers were quick to notice the first lady and Donald Trump skipped the bow and curtsy during their arrival at Windsor Castle yesterday, opting for simple handshakes instead. But according to the monarchy’s own site, “There are no obligatory codes of behavior when meeting a member of the royal family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms.”
It adds: “For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. Other people prefer simply to shake hands in the usual way.”
Donald, however, did break U.S. protocol… giving a military salute during “The Star-Spangled Banner,” despite 36 U.S. Code § 301 noting only those in uniform, veterans or service members should.
Surprise! Riley & Ben Just Became Parents of Two
Secret baby bombshell! Riley Keough quietly welcomed her second child with hubby Ben Smith-Petersen earlier this year, her rep confirmed yesterday – though the famously private pair are keeping all details under wraps.
The couple, married since 2015, already share daughter Tupelo Storm, born in August 2022. The meaningful moniker honors her grandfather Elvis Presley’s birthplace and memorializes her late brother Benjamin Keough, who tragically died in 2020.
On Call Her Daddy, the Daisy Jones & the Six star, 36, opened up about life as a mom while reflecting on her own late mother Lisa Marie Presley: “I think she was such an amazing parent… when you're used to so much, it's hard to find joy in simple things.”
“I really want my children to be able to find joy in just playing in the backyard… not need like elephants and circus and all these things,” she added.
Ted Steamrolls Kaitlan in a Chaotic CNN Clash Over Kirk Shooting
Fireworks flew on CNN as Senator Ted Cruz and Kaitlan Collins went toe-to-toe in a fiery showdown over the Charlie Kirk assassination. Watch the shocking exchange here.
Cruz claimed shooter Tyler Robinson was fueled by “leftist” beliefs. But Collins quickly reminded him, “We don’t have a motive yet, we don’t know yet, we’re still waiting.” Cruz fired back with sarcasm: “We don’t have a motive yet? Really? That’s CNN’s position? He just happened to fire the gun in celebration.”
The senator accused CNN of spreading “misinformation,” citing Robinson’s chilling words: “Some hate can’t be negotiated out.” Collins pushed back: “Senator, that’s not what I said… They did not set a concrete motive… it’s not misinformation, senator.”
Still, Cruz doubled down, calling it “overwhelmingly” a “left-wing problem.” Collins shot back, “I don’t think that anyone should celebrate someone’s murder… I think that’s wrong and I think that’s evil.”
Cruz laughed, but Collins cut him off: “Senator Ted Cruz, thanks for your time tonight.”
Bella’s Hospital Selfie Sparks Panic — Sister Gigi to the Rescue
Bella Hadid set off alarm bells after sharing a shocking hospital-bed selfie with an IV hooked up to her arm.
“I’m sorry I always go MIA I love you guys,” the 28-year-old captioned her Wednesday Instagram carousel. The post opened with a peaceful sunset shot before jolting fans with snaps of Bella lying in a hospital bed, covering her mouth in concern, eyes swollen and skin red and inflamed.
“❤️Lyme warrior,” mom Yolanda Hadid cheered in the comments, while big sis Gigi gushed, “I love you! I hope feel as strong and good as u deserve, soon!!!!!!”
Though Bella didn’t reveal details, she previously opened up about her health battle in August 2023. “The little me that suffered would be so proud of grown me for not giving up on myself🫶🏼,” she wrote, reflecting on “almost 15 years of invisible suffering” before finally feeling “healthy.”
“The universe works in the most painful and beautiful ways,” Bella shared. “If you are struggling – it will get better. I promise.”
Whoopi & Joy Erupt in a Fiery Battle About America on The View
The claws came out on The View as Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar butted heads in a doomsday debate about Trump, Kash Patel, and the Constitution.
“I feel like we’re trapped in a bad movie. We’ve got a bunch of incompetent people running the country and we’re like a bunch of sitting ducks,” Behar vented, ripping “the brain worm” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pete Hegseth. “There’s no end to the incompetence… we’re screwed.”
And Goldberg pushed back: “No, we’re not screwed.” Behar shot back, “I know you say that every day, but I feel like we are.” Whoopi then insisted, “I say it everyday and yet we are still standing,” earning audience applause.
Behar muttered, “Just barely.” But Goldberg doubled down: “It takes a lot to ruin a country… I don’t see people breaking… God bless the Constitution. She’s holding.”
So… are we screwed or standing? Depends which host you ask.
Robert Remembered: Grandkids Shar Unseen Pics of the Hollywood Legend
Robert Redford’s grieving grandkids have broken their silence with emotional tributes and never-before-seen family photos after the Hollywood icon’s death at 89. Click here to see the shots.
“He was larger than life to the world, but to his family, he was simply that…family,” grandson Conor Schlosser, son of Shauna Redford, wrote alongside a carousel of throwback shots, including one of him riding horseback with the Oscar winner. “Rest in peace, Grandpa.🐎.” He added: “If anyone has a favorite story of him you’d like to share, please send it to me in a private message – I’d love to collect them.”
Granddaughter Lena Redford shared a heart emoji with childhood pics of her and her grandpa in the mountains, while her brother Dylan called Robert the “best grampa [sic] a grandson could ask for” who “tried to make the world a better place.”
The outpouring came just hours after Redford “passed away on Sept. 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah – the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” his rep confirmed.
Royal Pain: William’s Front-row View Came With Andrew in the Rear
Prince William was “fuming” at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral after being seated directly in front of his disgraced uncle Prince Andrew.
Reports say the heir found it a “disgrace” and was “furious” and “ambushed” by Andrew, dreading the inevitable photos. The Prince of Wales has gone to great lengths to distance himself from the dad-of-two… who lost his royal title over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew, who attended the service with ex Sarah Ferguson and was spotted speaking to King Charles outside Westminster Cathedral, remains dogged by scandal.
He has faced accusations from Virginia Giuffre, who claimed he sexually assaulted her – allegations he denied before settling out of court.
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