Posted on Tue Oct 9th, 2018 8:15am PDT By
X17 Staff
Can Kimye just leave the POTUS alone and let him do his job?!
Kanye is headed to the White House to meet with President Trump this Thursday to discuss everything from job opportunities in Chicago to ex-cons and gang violence, a rep for the rapper confirmed this morning.
"Kanye West is coming to the White House to have lunch with President Trump and he will also meet with Jared Kushner. Topics of discussions will include manufacturing resurgence in America, prison reform, how to prevent gang violence, and what can be done to reduce violence in Chicago," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement.
Yeezus first met with Trump when he headed to NYC to congratulate him on his victory after the election, and wife Kim Kardashian has meet with the Commander-in-Chief twice to get him to pardon prisoners that were given an unfair life sentence.
As of late, the Louis Vuitton Don has been rocking his "Make America Great Again" hat and singing Trump's praises on SNL and on social media. He's been getting a lot of backlash, especially from the black community, but he clearly doesn't care!
What is happening?! Maybe Elon Musk is right that we are actually living in a computer simulation, because Donald Trump being President and taking meetings with Kanye doesn't feel like real life.
Posted on Mon Oct 8th, 2018 2:25pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Clearly it went well!
We caught Ben Affleck heading into a meeting this afternoon after returning to LA following his Montana getaway with girlfriend Shauna Sexton, and when we asked him about the trip, he couldn't help but crack a slight smile before waving us away. Hey, it's somethin'!
A lot of people assumed the Oscar winner and the Playboy model wouldn't last after he went to rehab, but it appears their romance is going strong.
A source tells X17:
"Ben likes spending time with Shauna because she's young, upbeat, and uncomplicated. With Lindsay Shookus, there were so many big conversations about their future, and with Shauna, he can just relax and laugh. Contrary to ridiculous reports, he's not planning on "proposing" anytime soon, but he's enjoying getting to know her."
Posted on Mon Oct 8th, 2018 1:50pm PDT By
X17 Staff
It's not what it looks like, although we wish it was!
Ariana Grande felt the need to explain why she and fiance Pete Davidson have a crib at their $16 million NYC penthouse apartment, after fans began to speculate the baby gear they spotted in the background of her Instagram post meant the pair secretly had a little one on the way.
The crib is actually for her new pet pig!
"That's piggy smalls' play pen in the background the red [light] is to keep him warm," she wrote in the comments section.
The SNL comedian recently revealed how they came to be parents to the little farm animal.
"This girl, like, she was like, 'I want a pig.'And then an hour later it was just there. You know what I mean? Like, I'm still trying, to get, like, a Propecia refill….This chick got a pig in a f--king hour," Davidson joked to Seth Meyers.
"The first two days it was like really new and, like, didn't move much. But then, now, it's starting to bite and, you know, start to do stuff…I love it. I want it to get big and fat," he added.
Posted on Mon Oct 8th, 2018 1:25pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Are these "sorry I've been being crazy" petals?
Kanye West sent wife Kim dozens upon dozens of roses this weekend, right after he decided to delete his Twitter and Instagram accounts. We have a feeling Kimmy K gave him a serious talking-to about his behavior as of late, and he was trying to get back on her good side!
The rapper sparked fears for his mental health after his pro-Trump SNL rant, and sources claim he's off his bipolar disorder meds and in a manic episode.
Despite it all, KKW is standing by her man's side, and their differences and disagreements on certain matters are actually strengthening their marriage.
"Although Kanye has been supporting President Donald Trump on SNL, with his hat and through his Twitter, his wife Kim Kardashian and him are great. Kim doesn't always agree with everything Kanye says when it comes to politics or other things, but she respects him being vocal about what he believes in," a source told ET.
"Kanye has been a major influence in Kim's life in many ways, but Kanye has helped her be more vocal about what she believes in, and speaking up about it. Kim and Kanye are both passionate people who stand up for what they believe in and understand when they don't agree on something that it's healthy and makes their relationship stronger," the source added.
Taylor Swift has long stayed silent on political matters, but she felt it was necessary to speak her opinion ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
"I’m writing this post about the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, in which I’ll be voting in the state of Tennessee. In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now. I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country. I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG. I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent. I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love," she wrote on Instagram.
"Running for Senate in the state of Tennessee is a woman named Marsha Blackburn. As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn. Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me. She voted against equal pay for women. She voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape. She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry. These are not MY Tennessee values," she continued.
"I will be voting for Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives. Please, please educate yourself on the candidates running in your state and vote based on who most closely represents your values. For a lot of us, we may never find a candidate or party with whom we agree 100% on every issue, but we have to vote anyway. So many intelligent, thoughtful, self-possessed people have turned 18 in the past two years and now have the right and privilege to make their vote count. But first you need to register, which is quick and easy to do. October 9th is the LAST DAY to register to vote in the state of TN. Go to vote.org and you can find all the info. Happy Voting! 🗳😃🌈," she concluded.
Posted on Mon Oct 8th, 2018 12:05pm PDT By
X17 Staff
We didn't see this one coming!
Dakota Johnson and boyfriend Chris Martin are expecting a baby together, TMZ reports, and the news comes just weeks after his ex Gwyneth Paltrow's wedding to now husband Brad Falchuck. The conscious uncoupling is complete!
The Fifty Shades of Grey actress and the Coldplay frontman hosted a gender reveal party at their LA home, and cameras caught a bunch of blue balloons being released into the sky. They're having a boy, y'all! Guests for the bash included Julia Roberts and Dakota's parents Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson.
The pair have been dating for about a year, and it got serious fast!
The British musician's kids Apple and Moses will be getting a new sibling in the new year, but don't count on their Goop queen mother giving them another one.
"This is his second marriage … Neither of us wants more kids. We’re on the same team," the blonde beauty told Howard Stern about her hubby and their baby plans.
Congrats lovebirds!
UPDATE: Dakota Johnson's rep says the actress is NOT pregnant, and it was just a birthday party.
Posted on Mon Oct 8th, 2018 11:20am PDT By
X17 Staff
Time really flies!
Kylie Jenner was out and about running errands with BFF Jordyn Woods over the weekend in Calabasas, and we have a feeling they were on the hunt for a few baby presents to mark her daughter Stormi's eight month birthday!
Nobody could believe it when the LipKit mogul became a mom, but she's already thinking about adding another one to the mix!
"I want another baby, but when is the question. And I’m definitely not ready right this second and I don’t know when I will be. When I do [get pregnant], I would love to share more of that with you guys," she recently revealed during a fan Q&A on Instagram.
As for potential names?
“Have I thought of baby names for my next baby? I have, but I haven’t found anything that I love, love. But I definitely want another girl, hopefully, and I want her to have a really feminine name, that’s all I know,†she added.
Rumors are swirling that the young billionaire has secretly tied the knot with baby daddy Travis Scott, but we don't see a ring on her finger!
Posted on Mon Oct 8th, 2018 10:30am PDT By
X17 Staff
Their romance is really heating up!
Just days after completing rehab and finalizing his divorce, Ben Affleck took new girlfriend Shauna Sexton on a weekend getaway to Montana. The two spent some time in nature and went fishing in the river, and the Playboy model couldn't help but Instagram a couple snapshots from their trip.
The pinup shared one of the Oscar winner looking out the window as they drove, and she clearly wanted everyone to know they were together. We wonder how Jen Garner feels about this?
There are all types of crazy rumors going around about their relationship these days! The latest? The A-list star is preparing to pop the question!
“Ben’s head over heels in love with Shauna and sees her as definite marriage material. He’s anxious to hurry up and get his divorce finalized so he can marry her and they can start the rest of their lives together," a source told The National Enquirer.
"It's pretty shocking since he's only been dating this girl for a couple months and isn't in the right frame of mind to be settling down with anyone. But Ben's starry eyed about Shauna and insists there's nothing wrong with acting on his instincts. He wants her to be the next Mrs. Affleck as soon as possible. In fact, it wouldn't surprise anyone if he just went ahead and eloped any day now," the source added.
We really didn't think this would last more than a week, but apparently we were wrong. We caught them arriving home at his Pacific Palisades mansion last night, and it seems like they're living together now, too!