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Savannah Guthrie’s ‘power grab’ leaves some staffers puzzled

8 years ago Lily Garner
Savannah Guthrie pulled a “power grab” to install an ally as the executive producer of the “Today” show, sources say. We’re told that after former co-host Matt Lauer was canned in November, Guthrie pushed out Lauer pal and executive producer Don Nash and had him replaced by veteran senior producer ..

Cernovich: Buying Gawker would be like taking ‘enemy territory’

8 years ago Lily Garner
Right-wing conspiracy theorist Mike Cernovich says that buying Gawker would be like taking over “enemy territory.” On Tuesday Vanity Fair reported that the divisive activist had made a $500,000 bid to buy the shuttered site. Cernovich — who wrote a 2015 book called “The Gorilla Mindset” about beco..

Infamous ‘Hipster Grifter’ may be up to her old tricks

8 years ago Lily Garner
The infamous “Hipster Grifter” — who allegedly scammed her way into a job at Vice and several men’s beds in 2009 despite being on Salt Lake City’s “most wanted” list — appears to be up to her old tricks. On Wednesday, Refinery29’s senior features writer Connie Wang posted a 2016 letter on Twitter t..

‘Black Panther’ comic writer not invited to movie premiere

8 years ago Lily Garner
The LA debut of “Black Panther” put most movie premieres to shame with a royal-themed dress code, but the big night also brought disappointment for some. “My feelings are real hurt that I didn’t get an invite to the [premiere]. I mean goddamn Marvel. Goddamn,” Roxane Gay, co-writer of the comic boo..

Ivana Trump has feisty dinner with ex-husband

8 years ago Lily Garner
As Melania Trump re-emerged to attend the State of the Union in Washington, DC, Donald Trump’s first wife, Ivana, was seen having a feisty dinner with another of her ex-husbands on the Upper East Side. A spy tells us that Ivana, who was married to Donald from 1977 to 1992, was spotted at the newly ..

Meredith in a hurry to take down Time Inc. signage

8 years ago Lily Garner
Call it a sign of the Time. Even before Meredith officially took over Time Inc. on Thursday in a $2.8 billion acquisition, the new owner moved to take down all Time Inc. signage at 225 Liberty St. Sources said that a crew was scheduled to arrive at 8 p.m. on Wednesday night to remove a large Time ..

Giggy, Lisa Vanderpump’s dog, recovering after health scare

8 years ago Lily Garner
Lisa Vanderpump‘s beloved pup Giggy is on the mend after suffering a health scare while in Aspen, Colorado. “Home now.. thank you to all the wonderful people at Aspen Animal hospital!” the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star wrote Tuesday on Instagram, as Giggy rested in an oxygen tank. Vander..

Kelly Clarkson schools Grammys president after ‘step up’ remark

8 years ago Lily Garner
Kelly Clarkson is joining the ranks of female musicians who have spoken out against Grammys president Neil Portnow after his now-infamous “step up” comment. “A confused soul said women need 2 ‘step up’ their A-game if they wanna start winning & u know what I’m not even mad at ignorance. I’m just go..

Mark Salling’s child porn victims could lose their restitution

8 years ago Lily Garner
Mark Salling’s child porn victims could lose their restitution after his suicide. The “Glee” actor agreed in October to pay each victim who requested it $50,000 as part of his plea deal, but now they may never see that money as he was never sentenced. But TMZ reports that his victims could still su..