Controversy

Jed Duggar and Wife Katey Face Backlash for Making Light of COVID-19 in Pregnancy Announcement

Jed Duggar and his wife Katey are being called "tasteless" and "tone deaf" after using their pregnancy reveal to make a joke about the coronavirus pandemic.

September 7, 2021

Scott Disick and Amelia Hamlin Officially Split

Scott Disick and Amelia Hamlin breakup after 11 months of dating, and E! News has the exclusive details. Get the scoop!

September 7, 2021

Amelia Hamlin Appears to Remind Scott Disick of Their Romance After DM Drama Over Kourtney Kardashian

Amid the fallout from Scott Disick's alleged leaked DM about ex Kourtney Kardashian, his girlfriend Amelia Hamlin may have reminded him of something important with her latest style.

September 5, 2021

Lil Nas X Divides the Internet With "Pregnancy" Announcement Photoshoot

Lil Nas X called out the “negative energy” being sent his way after he turned his album announcement into a faux pregnancy announcement, complete with a radiant baby bump.

September 2, 2021

Dog the Bounty Hunter Says He Had a "Pass" to Use the N-Word Amid Racism Allegations

Dog the Bounty Hunter and fiancée Francie Frane took part in a joint interview that aired the day before their Sept. 2 wedding, with Dog claiming he "had a pass" to previously use the N-word.

September 2, 2021

Rachael Kirkconnell Hit "Rock Bottom" After Being Pressured to "Stay Silent" on Resurfaced Pictures

In a new interview, Rachael Kirkconnell spoke candidly about the decisions she made after controversial resurfaced photos made her the talk of Bachelor Nation.

September 1, 2021

Rose McGowan Fires Back at Criticism for "Throwing Stones" at Oprah Winfrey

Rose McGowan is not backing down from her comments about Oprah Winfrey, including over her past connection to Harvey Weinstein.

September 1, 2021

Olivia Jade Joins Dancing With the Stars Season 30

Influencer Olivia Jade, who faced public scrutiny over her mother Lori Loughlin's involvement in the college admissions scandal, will be part of Dancing With the Stars' season 30 cast.

September 1, 2021

Royal Staffers Rescind Bullying Complaints Against Meghan Markle

The new epilogue to Finding Freedom revealed the royal staffers, who alleged bullying by Meghan Markle, have rescinded their complaints to HR.

August 31, 2021

Mike Richards OUT as "Jeopardy!" Executive Producer Amid Controversy

A week after stepping down as the new host of "Jeopardy!," Mike Richards is now also out as executive producer of the long-running game show. Get the details.

August 31, 2021

McKayla Maroney Says Larry Nassar Was Given "Perfect Breeding Ground" for Abuse

McKayla Maroney told Elle why her Texas training facility became Larry Nassar’s “breeding ground” of sexual abuse and why he wasn’t just “one bad apple.”

August 31, 2021

Mike Richards Out as Jeopardy! Executive Producer Amid Controversy

A little over a week after stepping down as the newly appointed host of Jeopardy!, Mike Richards is now also out as executive producer of the long-running game show.

August 31, 2021

Kourtney Kardashian's Ex Younes Bendjima Shades Scott Disick With Alleged Leaked DMs About Travis Barker

Kourtney Kardashian ex Younes Bendjima posted a screenshot showing alleged leaked DMs from Scott Disick that criticized her recent PDA in Italy with boyfriend Travis Barker.

August 31, 2021

Exclusive

Bachelor Nation's Jef Holm Drops Restraining Order Against Robby Hayes

Jef Holm exclusively told E! News why he decided to put a stop to the restraining order he filed against fellow Bachelor Nation star Robby Hayes.

August 31, 2021

Kanye West Claims Universal Released Donda Album Without His Permission

After Kanye West's new album Donda dropped, the rapper stated on social media that he hadn't yet granted approval to his record label to release it.

August 30, 2021

Sarah Paulson Admits "Regret" After Backlash Over Wearing Fat Suit as Linda Tripp on Impeachment

Sarah Paulson responded to controversy over her wearing 4.5 pounds of padding to play Linda Tripp in the upcoming FX series Impeachment: American Crime Story.

August 30, 2021

Exclusive

Kim Kardashian "Caught Off Guard" By Kanye West's Decision to Invite Marilyn Manson to Donda Event

Multiple sources told E! News Kim Kardashian was not aware that controversial figures Marilyn Manson and DaBaby would play a part in Kanye West’s Donda listening event.

August 28, 2021

Tina Knowles Claps Back at "Righteous" Criticism of Beyoncé's Tiffany Diamond

Tina Knowles defended Beyoncé after the pop star was criticized for wearing the Tiffany Yellow Diamond, which was acquired during the colonial era in South Africa.

August 27, 2021

BTS Denies Claims of Chart "Manipulation" Tactics: "We're Easy Targets"

BTS and their talent agency are firing back at speculation that the group's fan ARMY might be trying to manipulate the music charts in their favor.

August 26, 2021

Britney Spears Praises Sam Asghari for Sticking By Her Through "Hardest Years" of Her Life

Britney Spears applauded Sam Asghari with a heartwarming tribute about his support for her, further proving that they will be together "'Til the World Ends."

August 26, 2021

Addison Rae Perfectly Responds to Shade About Her Rumored Met Gala Invite

TikTok star Addison Rae used humor to address speculation that she's attending the ultra-exclusive 2021 Met Gala.

August 25, 2021

Update!

Nirvana Gets Child Pornography Case Dismissed Regarding Baby on Nevermind Cover

In court documents obtained by E! News, Spencer Elden claimed Nirvana “knowingly produced, possessed and advertised commercial child pornography" with their 1991 album cover.

January 4, 2022

Amber Smith Shares "Most Hurtful" Messages She Received After Son River's Fatal Drowning

Two years after River's drowning, actress Amber Smith called out the hateful messages she's received since welcoming a baby boy with husband Granger Smith.

August 24, 2021

Josh Duggar's Attorneys File Motions to Dismiss Child Pornography Case

In court documents obtained by E! News, former 19 Kids and Counting star Josh Duggar and his lawyers alleged prosecutors failed to preserve potentially exculpatory evidence.

August 24, 2021

The Truth About Jonestown and What All Cults Have in Common

From Charles Manson to Jim Jones to NXIVM founder Keith Raniere, cults begin—and usually end—with the unmitigated hubris of a charismatic leader.

August 22, 2021