Is Gayle King Too 'Woke' for CBS? Fans Say Yes — But What About Execs?
Plus, Brandi's Nair disaster leaves her face scorched while Stephen Colbert bounces back with a new gig after his shock cancellation: OK'S THE GROUP CHAT
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Gayle’s Ratings Went Woke — and Her Contract Might Go Broke
Gayle King's days at CBS Mornings may be… well, numbered. Despite her $13 million deal through May 2026, insiders say the 70-year-old anchor likely won’t be renewed as ratings nosedive and backlash grows over the show's “woke” content.
“The audience doesn’t want woke – it wants optimism and joy,” one source claimed, adding that Gayle has resisted efforts to make the show more balanced. Since Trump’s 2024 win, insiders say CBS staff have seemed “shocked” and out of touch, losing up to 30% of their target demo.
With Skydance officially taking over Paramount on August 7 and axing all DEI programs, change is already in motion… and Gayle’s morning coffee run could be coming to an end.
Liam’s Son on Approving Pamela: Yes, No, or Maybe?
Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson just scored a major cheerleader in Liam’s youngest son, Daniel, who flooded Pamela’s Instagram with fire emojis and big love for the new couple.
The 73-year-old action star and the Baywatch babe have fans – and fam – buzzing, including Pamela’s son Brandon, who called them “such great costars” and praised their on-screen chemistry.
Behind the scenes, insiders spill Liam’s been totally smitten from day one, with their “quiet and introspective” meets “fun curiosity” vibe making them a surprisingly perfect pair. Looks like this romance is getting all the family thumbs-up!
Stephen’s Not Crying Over His Show — He’s Booked n’ Busy Again
Stephen Colbert isn’t fading into the night! After CBS announced The Late Show will end in 2026, Colbert is already back on screen – guest-starring as a talk show host on Elsbeth. Filming kicked off last week, reportedly before the cancelation news even dropped.
He teased the idea with Elsbeth star Wendell Pierce months ago, and recently joked on The Late Show about needing a new gig, asking Las Culturistas hosts to “sell me on podcasting.”
“It’s not just the end of our show,” Colbert told fans. “It’s the end of The Late Show on CBS… I’m not being replaced.” But clearly, he’s not going anywhere.
Brandi’s Beauty Routine Goes Up in Flames — Literally.
Brandi Glanville just scorched her face with Nair trying to zap a stubborn facial parasite she’s battled for two years.
The Real Housewives star shared a raw TikTok showing red, damaged skin and joked, “I know I look attractive.” Calling Nair “the fountain of youth,” she admitted, “I overdid it” after leaving it on for seven minutes and warned fans to do a test patch first.
She’s now soothing the burn with a frozen aloe-cucumber-tea spray and seeing a NYC specialist who “thinks he has gotten to the bottom” of her health struggles.
Despite the pain, she’s keeping her trademark humor: “Good news, you don’t need expensive peels and lasers anymore!”
Sydney’s Style Critics: United in Horror, Divided by Denim
Sydney Sweeney hit the red carpet for her Americana premiere looking like a walking fairy tale in a corseted champagne gown and lemon-yellow headband – but the internet had… thoughts.
It was the 27-year-old’s first big appearance since her American Eagle “great jeans” ad stirred up major backlash, and while Sydney twirled for cameras like nothing happened, fashion police online were brutal. “Who’s responsible for her bad fashion genes?” one critic asked, while another piled on: “Genes with a bad taste.” One even joked, “Whoever styled her found out she’s a Republican lol.”
Meanwhile, AE tried to cool the firestorm, insisting the slogan “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” was all about, well… denim.
“Her jeans. Her story… Great jeans look good on everyone.” We’ll let you be the judge.
RHOM’s Julia Cheating With Below Deck’s Sandy? Insider: ‘Ridiculous!’
After a juicy DM leak had Adriana de Moura hinting Julia Lemigova ditched Guerdy Abraira to hook up with Below Deck’s Captain Sandy Yawn, an insider slammed the rumor as “ridiculous” and pure “messy” gossip.
“Julia and Martina have been good friends with Sandy and her wife, Leah Shafer, for years,” the source dished, shutting down the hookup talk cold. Turns out Julia and Leah even teamed up for a charity holiday song, proving their bond is all about music… not romance.
As the insider put it, “Everyone knows it’s ridiculous and a total lie.” Drama defused!
Katy Went From Pop Star to EMT Mid-Show
Katy Perry’s “Lifetimes Tour” is giving full-blown spectacle – and not just because of the music.
The pop queen paused her show to personally help a fan who fainted on stage, calmly coaching her through deep breaths until medics arrived. Days earlier, she kissed a total stranger mid-performance during “I Kissed a Girl” (after spotting her fan sign in the crowd!), and somehow kept belting through a butterfly prop malfunction that nearly launched her off stage in San Francisco.
And in Perth? She straight-up yeeted a creepy Labubu doll mid-song, declaring “No Labubus!” before handing the fan a Tim Tam instead. Between life-saving, lip-locking, and Labubu-banning, Katy’s not just on tour – she’s on a mission.
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