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Justin Harp

Justin Harp joined the Luxury Handbag Shopping digital team as a reporter and editor in January 2025. He contributes pop culture news content in collaboration with Luxury Handbag Shopping’s digital team. Prior to joining US Weekly, he spent 14 years at Hearst working at Digital Spy, including a 7-year stint as Night News Editor. Justin has covered some of the world’s biggest entertainment industry events on the ground, such as San Diego Comic-Con, D23, and Star Wars Celebration. Throughout his career, Justin led breaking news coverage of the Academy Awards, the Grammys, Britain’s National Television Awards, and even the Eurovision Song Contest. He has interviewed countless celebrities, including Marvel Cinematic Universe stars and numerous Real Housewives. Justin’s most exciting professional achievement was interviewing his comedy idol Steve Coogan in 2021.

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Christina Applegate Breaks Silence After Reported Hospitalization

Christina Applegate has broken her silence following reports that she was hospitalized amid her battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). “Thank you for the outpouring of love and well-wishes,” Applegate, 54, wrote via Instagram on Monday, April 20. “Health issues are a constant for me, but I’m a strong chick and I’m getting stronger and better […]

Celebrity Engagements of 2026: MLB Player Austin Hedges and More Stars

Several stars took the next step in their relationships in 2026 by getting engaged to their significant others. Sports Illustrated model Clarissa Bowers kicked off the New Year by announcing her engagement to Jackson Morgan by showing off her ring via social media on January 4. The next month, Halle Berry confirmed her engagement to […]

Celebrity Deaths of 2026: Days of Our Lives’ Patrick Muldoon and More

Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2026. The year started off with Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford’s death at age 46. At the end of the month, comedy acting icon Catherine O’Hara died at age 71. In February, Designing Women’s Camilla Carr died at age 83, Dawson’s Creek […]

Running Influencer Eugene Lim Dead at Age 45 3 Days After Wedding

Running influencer Eugene Lim has died at age 45 after getting married to his wife, Sofie Chandra, three days prior. “Eug has passed on, a true legend, the love of my life,” Chandra announced via Instagram on April 10. “His light will keep shining on and on.” Chandra previously shared photos from the couple’s April […]

Celebrity Weddings of 2026: RHOBH's Amanda Frances, NFL Star Sam Darnold, More

Many stars went to the chapel and said “I do” in 2026. Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White rang in the new year with a wedding to her now-husband, John Donaldson. Later that month, Love Is Blind season 2 alum Iyanna McNeely, for her part, married boyfriend Alex Lewis in a dreamy Chicago ceremony. Stranger Things star Maya […]

Luxury Handbag Shopping's Top Stories: Natalie Portman's Pregnancy Reveal and More

Here’s a rundown of Luxury Handbag Shopping‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 17, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Natalie Portman’s baby bombshell: Natalie Portman announced she is pregnant with her third child — her first with boyfriend Tanguy Destable. “Tanguy and I are very excited,” she told Harper’s […]

Alex Cooper and Alix Earle Fallout Was 'Ego-Driven': Feud Reason Revealed

The ongoing drama between Alix Earle and Alex Cooper was rooted in an “ego-driven” conflict that ultimately led to their very public feud, a source exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping. “It was not one isolated incident that led to the feud. There were multiple occasions where Alex made Alix feel uncomfortable,” the insider explains. “Alix felt […]

Celebrity Splits of 2026: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, More

A slew of breakups rocked the celebrity world throughout 2026, beginning with Bill Hader and Ali Wong in January. That same month, The Real Housewives of New York City alum Kelly Bensimon announced that she’d recently split from her boyfriend. In March, NFL quarterback Dak Prescott and his fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, called it quits. News […]

‘Buffy’ Star Nicholas Brendon Allegedly Groomed Teen, Victim Speaks Out

Late Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon has been accused of grooming a teenager years before his March death at age 54. “When I heard the news that he died, I cried out of pure relief,” the alleged victim, now 30, told Page Six in an interview published on Friday, April 17. The woman […]

Candace Owens Slams Erika Kirk's ‘Psychotic’ Cancellation of Event

Candace Owens condemned Erika Kirk’s “utterly indefensible and psychotic” decision to pull out of an event with Vice President JD Vance this week. “The public should continue to be outraged over this recent lie from Turning Point USA,” Owens, 36, wrote via X on Friday, April 17. Owens has repeatedly criticized Kirk, 37, for canceling […]

Candace Owens Speaks Out After President Trump Calls Her ‘Really Dumb’

Conservative commentator Candace Owens clapped back after President Donald Trump insulted her in his latest social media rant. Trump, 79, took a shot at Owens, 36, and other former allies while reacting to a CNN poll comparing his favorable approval rating among Republicans to conservative critics such as Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly. “Tucker is […]

NFL Reporter Says She Was Fired Over Dianna Russini 'Track Record' Comments

UPDATE — 4/16/26, 8:30 p.m. ET: NFL reporter Crissy Froyd said she is “beyond distraught” over being fired by USA Today, seemingly due to her comments about NFL insider Dianna Russini. USA Today Sports confirmed in a statement on Thursday, April 16, that Froyd no longer works for the publication. “USA Today Sports has ended […]

Summer House's Lindsay Slams Austen Love Triangle Comparison to Amanda, West

Lindsay Hubbard is over comparisons between her past with Southern Charm star Austen Kroll and the current drama surrounding Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s budding romance. Instagram account Unhinged and on Camera got her attention this week by suggesting that “Lindsay kind of did the same” to Ciara Miller when they were both interested in […]

Pete Hegseth Reads Fake Bible Quote From ‘Pulp Fiction,’ Pentagon Responds

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth seemingly confused Samuel L. Jackson’s classic rant from Pulp Fiction with a Bible verse during a Pentagon prayer service. Hegseth, 45, was speaking at the “Faith in Military” event at the Pentagon on Wednesday, April 16, when the mixup occurred. Hegseth told those in attendance that he would read “a […]

No ‘Credible Threats’ Found Before Erika Kirk Canceled Event Despite Claims

A Secret Service source reportedly denied that any “credible threats” were discovered before Erika Kirk canceled a Turning Point USA appearance with Vice President JD Vance this week. On Tuesday, April 14, Kirk, 37, announced shortly before an event at the University of Georgia that she would not attend an onstage discussion with Vance, 41, […]

Who Is Kelly Hopton-Jones? What to Know About Influencer Who Ran Over Son

Influencer Kelly Hopton-Jones rose to fame online for sharing parenting and lifestyle content. In April 2026, the content creator made headlines when she shared a story about running over her son Henry with her car. She called it “the worst day of our lives,” noting that she was taking daughter Lily to get donuts while […]

Lindsay Lohan's Stepmom Kate Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Ex Michael

Lindsay Lohan’s stepmother, Kate Lohan, was arrested in Texas for allegedly attacking the Mean Girls star’s father, Michael Lohan. Court documents obtained by Luxury Handbag Shopping confirmed that Kate, 42, was booked on suspicion of assaulting a family or household member with a previous conviction in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, April 14. Kate was held […]

Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle TikTok Feud Explained: A Timeline of the Drama

Social media is officially on fire. What started as a quiet business breakup between “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper and influencer Alix Earle has exploded into a full-blown public feud — dragging in Barstool’s Dave Portnoy, podcaster Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia and even a fast food chain. Cooper and Earle were once on solid footing. […]

Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia's Feud With Alex Cooper Explained

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia has never shied away from sharing her candid thoughts throughout her career. The former “BFFs” host generated no shortage of social media chatter with her messy breakup from country singer Zach Bryan, while her podcast feud with former cohost Grace O’Malley proved to be just as contentious. She has also sparked intense […]

Duggars Are Retaliating Against Caldwell Family for Joseph's Arrest, Friend Says

Christian influencer Amy Paul has accused the Duggars of retaliating against Kendra Duggar’s family, the Caldwells, in the wake of her husband Joseph Duggar’s child molestation arrest. Paul made a litany of allegations against Joseph and his family via Instagram on Monday, April 13, including suggesting that the Caldwells were being forced out of their […]

Parenting Influencer Reveals She Accidentally Ran Over Son With Car

Parenting Influencer Kelly Hopton-Jones opened up about the traumatizing experience of accidentally running over her young son Henry with her car. “I can’t even let my brain fully go to how different this situation could be right now,” Hopton-Jones, 36, shared via Instagram on Wednesday, April 15. “It’s so easy to start questioning everything.” Hopton-Jones […]

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