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Nicholas Hautman

Nicholas Hautman is the Deputy Editor (News) at Luxury Handbag Shopping, working across print and digital. The Long Island native and Hofstra University graduate started his career as an entertainment journalist at Us from 2015 to 2021. After a four-year stint editing the New York Post‘s Page Six, he returned to Us in 2025. Through the years, Nick has reported extensively on his favorite pop princess, Britney Spears, gaining unprecedented access to her famously small inner circle, in addition to breaking news about Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake, among other stars. He has also reviewed dozens of albums and concerts, receiving recognition from the likes of Harry Styles, The Weeknd and Christina Aguilera. When Nick is not chasing a story, he can be found perfecting his bolognese recipe, cruising in his Jeep or throwing back a crisp glass of rosé with friends at his favorite winery.

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Britney Spears' Sons 'Urged' Her to Go to Rehab After DUI Arrest: Source

Britney Spears voluntarily checked into a treatment facility after her DUI arrest, but her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, gave her a final push. “Britney went to rehab after several conversations with both of her sons,” a source exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping. “They expressed concern about her recent behavior and urged her to seek […]

Everything We Know About Madonna's 'Confessions on a Dance Floor' Sequel

Madonna is returning to the discothèque. Two decades after the release of her beloved album Confessions on a Dance Floor, the Queen of Pop has been hard at work on a sequel. “I’m putting my heart and soul into my new music,” she wrote to her Instagram followers in February 2025, “and I can’t wait […]

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Inside Celine Dion's Preparations for Paris Comeback Concerts

Celine Dion is “already hard at work” on putting together her concerts at Paris La Défense Arena, a music insider exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping. “She wants high production and high fashion but, most importantly, an emotional connection to the audience,” the source shares. “She missed her fans so much. She really thrives on stage and […]

Pete Davidson's Quotes About His Sobriety Struggles Through the Years

Pete Davidson has never shied away from the messy and painful chapters of his life. After nearly a decade of public struggles with addiction and multiple rehab stints, the former Saturday Night Live star says he’s finally in the best place he’s ever been — and it all started with one brutally honest call from his […]

Justin Bieber Is 'About Vibing and Enjoying' Amid Coachella Mixed Reviews

Justin Bieber is not letting outside noise faze him after receiving mixed reviews for his Coachella set. “This is Justin in 2026. He doesn’t have anyone pushing him to do these huge pop spectacles like a 3D concert movie anymore. It’s all about vibing and enjoying where he’s at now,” a source exclusively tells Us […]

10 Must-See Tours This Summer: Ariana Grande, Harry Styles and More

From nostalgic reunions to buzzy new headliners and possible farewells, this summer’s concert calendar is stacked with what are sure to be must-see tours. Below, Luxury Handbag Shopping rounds up 10 superstar acts — including pop princess Ariana Grande, global heartthrob Harry Styles and generation-defying party starter Bruno Mars — who are hitting the road with […]

Inside Justin Bieber's Coachella Preparations: Setlist, Filming and More

With his Coachella performance just two days away, Justin Bieber is feeling more than prepared to headline the music festival. “He’s been involved in everything all along, from negotiating his own paycheck to working on the show’s creative direction,” a source exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping. “He even helped design the merch that’ll be sold on […]

Lil Nas X Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder, Battery Case Could Be Dismissed

Lil Nas X was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after his battery arrest last year. A Los Angeles judge revealed the news during a court hearing on Monday, April 6, while granting the “Old Town Road” rapper entry into a mental health diversion program, according to Rolling Stone. Judge Alan Schneider also agreed to dismiss the case […]

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's Sons Now Go by Her Last Name

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline‘s sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, have started going by their mother’s world-famous last name, Luxury Handbag Shopping can exclusively confirm. However, Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19, have not made any legal changes to their names. Luxury Handbag Shopping has reached out to reps for Spears and Federline for comment. The news comes […]

Were Ciara Miller and West Wilson Hooking Up Weeks Before Amanda Romance?

As West Wilson’s romance with Amanda Batula continues to make headlines, fans are wondering how recently he and ex Ciara Miller were hooking up — and was there any crossover? “West was hitting on Ciara, and they had hooked up recently, about three to four weeks ago,” a source exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping of the […]

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Inside Taylor Swift's Plans for Her Star-Studded Bachelorette Party

Taylor Swift is going all out for her bachelorette party. A source exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping the pop superstar, 36, may be planning two separate girls’ trips “so all of her closest friends can be there,” adding that New York City, Nashville and the Bahamas are options. “There could be multiple getaways, and they all […]

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Where Reese Witherspoon Stands With Exes Ryan Phillippe and Jim Toth

Reese Witherspoon has mastered the impossible: getting along with her exes. “She is very close to Ryan [Phillippe],” a source exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping. “They have been coparenting through the years, and they are friends.” Witherspoon — who celebrated her milestone 50th birthday on March 22 — was married to Phillippe, 51, from June 1999 […]

Ciara Miller Feels 'Betrayed' by Amanda Batula and West Wilson

In the wake of Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s confirmed romance, Summer House fans want to know how Ciara Miller is coping. “Ciara is heartbroken by this,” a source exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping. “She and Amanda were very close, and she feels more betrayed than ever by both of them.” The insider shares that Ciara, […]

Why A*Teens Haven't Changed Their Name Despite Being in Their 40s

The A*Teens were just as surprised by their 2024 reunion as fans. “We never, ever thought that we would ever get back together again,” Marie Serneholt exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping in a new interview. “And then when we did that, we never, ever thought we would release more music again.” Fast-forward two years, and the […]

New Britney Spears Book With 600 Photos to Be Released: See the Cover

A new book commemorating Britney Spears‘ illustrious music career is on the way. Pop culture writer Kara Nesvig is set to release Britney Spears: A Visual Celebration, Official and Authorized: Memorabilia and Treasures of the Princess of Pop on October 20. The cover art, exclusively obtained by Luxury Handbag Shopping, uses a 2013 promotional image for […]

How Reese Witherspoon Really Feels About Turning 50

Reese Witherspoon is having the opposite of a midlife crisis. After her 50th birthday on Sunday, March 22, a source tells Luxury Handbag Shopping exclusively that the Oscar winner was “looking forward to it more than anything.” “She isn’t the kind of person to hide her age or aging,” the insider explains. “She would want to […]

Luke Combs Affirms His Support for LGBTQ Kids: 'You Don't Get to Choose'

Luke Combs is taking a stance on the outdated belief that sexual orientation is a choice. The country singer, 36, affirmed his support for the LGBTQ+ community in a new interview while discussing his 2024 song “Whoever You Turn Out to Be,” in which he assures his sons that he will love them no matter […]

What Led to Britney Spears’ DUI Arrest: ‘Pills Are Her Real Vice’ (Source)

The morning after Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of a DUI in Ventura, California, her rep issued a surprisingly candid statement to the media, calling the “unfortunate” incident “completely inexcusable.” The 44-year-old pop star was pulled over on March 4 for speeding and reckless driving, and spent roughly three hours in Ventura County Jail […]

Britney Spears' Ex-Lawyer Reacts to DUI: She 'Is and Always Will Be an Icon'

Britney Spears‘ former lawyer Mathew Rosengart has spoken out for the first time since the pop star’s DUI arrest. “It was my great honor to work with and protect Britney as her litigator, and I will always be proud of her and the work we did together, ranging from helping, at her request and direction, […]

Morrissey Cancels Concert Because He Didn't Get Enough Sleep

Morrissey spent the night counting sheep. The “Suedehead” singer, 66, canceled his sold-out concert at Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia, Spain, on Thursday, March 12, due to “sleep deprivation.” A post on Morrissey’s official website stated that after spending two days driving from Milan to his hotel in Valencia, the former frontman […]

How Harry Styles' 'Together, Together' Tour Will Be Different From the Past

Harry Styles is putting his health first. After years of grueling world tours, the “Aperture” singer, 32, is bringing his Together, Together show to only seven cities this year — a decision he made intentionally. “Harry approached this project and tour very mindfully,” a source exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping after the March 6 release of […]

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