EXCLUSIVE: Vogue’s Next Queen? Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Move Has Everyone Talking After Anna Wintour's Exit
Plus, Drake Bell’s in a cash crunch while Tom Cruise ducks Trump to keep his box office crown: RADAR'S KEEPING TABS
Signals are coming in hot – but don’t stress, we’re Keeping Tabs. Here’s the latest buzz and gossip that’s shaking up the conversation today…
EXCLUSIVE: Victoria’s Got Vogue Fever — and Wintour’s Seat in Her Sights
Word is, Victoria Beckham’s gunning for Vogue’s editor-in-chief throne… just two months after Anna Wintour bowed out. One fashion commentator even said: "Victoria Beckham could actually be the perfect fit… She's a Tom Ford in her own way. Call me crazy, but I can sense it."
An insider believes she would "absolutely love" the role, which could do "wonders for Victoria's fashion brand… Taking on the role could propel her business to the level of some of the world's biggest brands."
But, she’s reportedly torn over balancing the job with raising four kids: "She’s still so hands-on with the business and very present as a mom… Taking on something this massive would mean stepping back from both." But luckily, hubby David Beckham backs her up: "He's completely in support of it."
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Ghosts Trump’s Honors to Keep Fans Over Politics
Tom Cruise wasn’t about to let Donald Trump pull him into political chaos – and he made it crystal clear by turning down a Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Award, citing “scheduling conflicts.” But insiders whisper it was more about dodging politics than his calendar…
The Mission: Impossible star “has finally dug himself out” of years of bad press, one fan noted, so “avoid politics like the plague, it’s the way.” Another bluntly cheered: “I am so glad he refuses to have anything to do with Trump.”
Meanwhile, Trump is openly campaigning… for himself. This was before he veered off into a bizarre rant about D.C., “the finest grasses,” and even tossing a random shout-out to Lindsey Graham. Hollywood? Politics? Lawn care? Only he could mash it all together.
MSNBC Dumps the BC — Rebrands After Ratings Freefall
MSNBC is shaking things up – big time. The all-news network is ditching the peacock from its name and will rebrand as MS NOW by year’s end in a desperate bid to stop plummeting ratings.
“It’s gonna be a bloodbath,” warned an insider, with layoffs rumored as “no one’s job is safe.” The network’s already axed The ReidOut and shuffled hosts like Michael Steele, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Katie Phang, and Alicia Menendez to new time slots. According to insiders, the moves are all about trying to win back viewers lost to Trump-friendly outlets.
“Execs are desperate to stop the ratings freefall, but it might be too late,” they added.
Baywatch Star Jeremy’s Homeless Ex Turns Heads With Rolex
Jeremy Jackson’s ex-wife Loni Willison, 42, was seen in a Beverly Hills alley on August 17 – carrying bags of belongings and flashing what looked like a Rolex.
Wearing a backwards cap, tank top, leggings, and Converse, the troubled former fitness model turned heads with the shiny silver watch – though it’s unclear if it’s a leftover from her glory days or something new.
Loni, once worth $1.6 million, lost everything after her 2014 divorce from Jeremy. She later said: "It took me over two months to recover properly. I ended up having to quit my job as an assistant to a plastic surgeon, and I couldn't work out or take on any modeling jobs. I didn't go out with friends or do anything – I was in a very bad place."
A fall from fame… now with a flash of bling.
EXCLUSIVE: Drake’s Cash Crisis Exposed — and How Rent’s Still Haunting Him
Drake Bell, 39, says his childhood stardom on Nickelodeon hits The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh didn’t translate into lasting wealth because his contracts didn’t include residual payments.
Bell explained: “That’s far from the case,” addressing the common misconception that all TV stars are rich. He filed for bankruptcy in 2014 and says financial hardship played a role in his 2021 guilty plea for child endangerment related to sexting a minor, a case that led to probation and community service.
Unlike some stars who earn big from reruns – Drake noted, “The Friends cast at the peak was making a million dollars an episode” – he says many Nickelodeon alumni received only flat fees. Work opportunities have since been limited, leaving him facing ongoing money challenges.
One thing’s for sure – his journey sheds light on the tricky business side of childhood fame in Hollywood.
Perry Bombshell Update: ‘Ketamine Queen’ Pleads Guilty
Matthew Perry’s death takes another turn as Jasveen Sangha, the “Ketamine Queen,” pleads guilty to ketamine distribution, distributing ketamine resulting in death, and maintaining a drug-involved premises, with other charges dropped. She could face up to 65 years, though prosecutors may recommend less.
Investigators say Sangha tried deleting messages about Perry, including claiming she “never dealt directly with Perry.” She and Erik Fleming allegedly supplied Perry’s assistant with 51 vials before his death on October 28, 2023, and a raid found 79 vials, counterfeit Xanax, MDMA, and a gold money-counting machine.
Perry’s doctor Salvador Plasencia also pleaded guilty, allegedly charging $2,000 per vial. “I wonder how much this moron will pay,” he texted, while Perry, 54, was found dead in his Los Angeles hot tub.
EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: $3 Billion Bombshell! Trump Fam Accused of Cashing In
Donald Trump’s family is said to be swimming in cash – a whopping $3.4 billion from deals, investments, and empire-building moves. “The speed at which he and the family are doing it, they seem to turn down no opportunity,” says David Kirkpatrick.
Since Trump’s re-election, they’ve announced a Saudi Trump Tower, a Qatar golf course, a Dubai hotel, crypto ventures, a D.C. private club, and merch. Kirkpatrick adds how Trump swapped meme-stock holdings for $3 billion and Bitcoin, netting roughly $1 billion in two months.
But of course, the White House pushed back: “The claims that this President has profited from his time in office are absolutely absurd… The President has lost hundreds of millions of dollars to serve this country… President Trump has always practiced integrity and transparency.”
In the Trump world, turning opportunities into billions is just another day at the office.
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EXCLUSIVE: Royal Expert Reveals What Peacemaker Princess Diana Would Have Done to Bring 'Cold War' Between Princes William and Harry to an End
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