Exclusive | Jen Affleck says DWTS will help prevent postpartum depression — and shares ‘dream scenario’ for competition with Whitney Leavitt

Exclusive | Jen Affleck says DWTS will help prevent postpartum depression — and shares ‘dream scenario’ for competition with Whitney Leavitt

She’s dancing away the baby blues. For most people, signing up for a dance competition watched by millions of people less than three months after having a baby would be absolutely crazy — but for “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jen Affleck, it may be the thing that keeps her from going crazy. … Read more

‘16 and Pregnant’ star Whitney Purvis arrested for involuntary manslaughter

‘16 and Pregnant’ star Whitney Purvis arrested for involuntary manslaughter

“16 and Pregnant” star Whitney Purvis has been arrested for suspicion of involuntary manslaughter following a fatal overdose. The Post can confirm that Purvis, 33, was booked in Floyd County, Georgia, on Monday, July 7. Purvis was charged with aggravated involuntary manslaughter, distribution of a controlled substance, and use of a communication device to commit … Read more

‘16 and Pregnant’ star Whitney Purvis denied entry to son Weston’s funeral after showing up late: report

‘16 and Pregnant’ star Whitney Purvis denied entry to son Weston’s funeral after showing up late: report

“16 and Pregnant” star Whitney Purvis was denied entry to her son Weston’s funeral after she arrived late, only to find out that she was not put on the guest list, according to a report. The former reality star’s eldest child died at age 16 on June 2 in Gordon County, Georgia. An official cause … Read more

‘16 and Pregnant’ star Whitney Purvis reveals she ‘can’t imagine going on’ after son Weston’s death

‘16 and Pregnant’ star Whitney Purvis reveals she ‘can’t imagine going on’ after son Weston’s death

Whitney Purvis is sharing heartbreaking details of how she’s coping after the loss of her son, Weston Owen Gosa. Weston passed away at age 16 on June 2, and on Friday, the MTV alum, 33, opened up to People about the aftermath. “I can’t distract myself. It’s going through my mind constantly. I hate to … Read more

‘16 and Pregnant’ star Whitney Purvis pays tribute to son Weston after ‘nightmare’ death

‘16 and Pregnant’ star Whitney Purvis pays tribute to son Weston after ‘nightmare’ death

“16 and Pregnant” star Whitney Purvis has paid tribute to her 16-year-old son, Weston, after his shocking death earlier this week. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the former reality star wrote that she “will always cherish our memories together” in the wake of Weston’s sudden passing. “I will always cherish our memories together,” Purvis, 33, … Read more

‘16 and Pregnant’ star Whitney Purvis’ son Weston dead at 16: ‘My worst nightmare come true’

‘16 and Pregnant’ star Whitney Purvis’ son Weston dead at 16: ‘My worst nightmare come true’

“16 and Pregnant” star Whitney Purvis is mourning the loss of her son, Weston, who has died at age 16. Taking to social media Monday, the former reality star, 33, penned a heartfelt tribute to her “beautiful son,” revealing that the teenager had died earlier that day. “This is so hard to write. My beautiful … Read more

Whitney Cummings shades Jennifer Lopez’s ‘toxic’ marriage to Ben Affleck and her canceled tour

Whitney Cummings shades Jennifer Lopez’s ‘toxic’ marriage to Ben Affleck and her canceled tour

Jennifer Lopez caught a stray during Whitney Cummings’ epic roast on CNN’s New Year’s Eve special. The comedian, 42, savagely shaded Lopez, 55, and brought up the flop year that the singer just had during her viral bit in Times Square on Tuesday night. “Let me be clear: 2024 was not only negative. The media … Read more

Whitney Museum will soon be free for all visitors 25 and under

Whitney Museum will soon be free for all visitors 25 and under

The Whitney Museum in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District will soon be free to patrons 25 and younger starting in mid-December to grow the influence of art, the cultural institution announced. “Since its founding, the Whitney has been committed to supporting young and innovative artists, and we now hope to further support younger audiences, too, by addressing … Read more

Exclusive | Inside Whitney Houston’s ‘best show’ at landmark South Africa concert 30 years ago: She was ‘hysterically funny’ and ‘confident’

Exclusive | Inside Whitney Houston’s ‘best show’ at landmark South Africa concert 30 years ago: She was ‘hysterically funny’ and ‘confident’

In 1994, there was no doubt about who had the greatest voice of all: Whitney Houston. So if there was going to be one singer on earth to capture a historic moment in time, it was going to be the “I Will Always Love You” diva. And so Houston was the first major Western artist … Read more

PBS character Xavier Riddle celebrates legendary dancer Alvin Ailey at the Whitney

PBS character Xavier Riddle celebrates legendary dancer Alvin Ailey at the Whitney

Sunday will be Funday at the Whitney Museum of American Art, with a real-life version of a popular PBS Kids character joining a celebration of the late legendary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey. Xavier Riddle, the main character from “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum,” will be part of a day of Ailey-inspired activities to … Read more

Alvin Ailey at the Whitney, Boucheron on Madison Avenue and more NYC events

Alvin Ailey at the Whitney, Boucheron on Madison Avenue and more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.  What’s making our luxury list this week? Boucheron makes its Manhattan debut, goop drops a collection of … Read more

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star Whitney Leavitt addresses decision to leave MomTok

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star Whitney Leavitt addresses decision to leave MomTok

There’s one less mom in MomTok after the first season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” The new Hulu reality show follows a group of Utah-based Mormon TikTok moms including Whitney Leavitt, who finds herself on the outs of the click and ultimately decides to leave MomTok by the finale. Leavitt, 31, exclusively told … Read more

Whitney Rydbeck, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘M*A*S*H’ actor, dead at 79

Whitney Rydbeck, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘M*A*S*H’ actor, dead at 79

Whitney Rydbeck, the actor best known for his role in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives,” died at the age of 79. He passed away last Monday from prostate cancer complications while in hospice care in Chatsworth, California. Tommy McLoughlin, who directed the sixth “Friday the 13th” film, confirmed Rydbeck’s death to The Hollywood Reporter. … Read more

Kevin Costner refused to shorten his 17-minute eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral: ‘They can get over that’

Kevin Costner refused to shorten his 17-minute eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral: ‘They can get over that’

He’ll always be her bodyguard. Kevin Costner spoke about his bond with his late “The Bodyguard” co-star Whitney Houston on Dax Shepard’s podcast, and revealed that he refused to shorten his eulogy at the singer’s 2012 funeral. “I could feel the weight on her, now it’s shifted to me. What am I gonna say about … Read more

Barstool Sports’ Ryan Whitney reveals Michael Jordan’s savage golf trash-talk

Barstool Sports’ Ryan Whitney reveals Michael Jordan’s savage golf trash-talk

Michael Jordan’s famous competitive juices and trash-talking have not dissipated with age. Ryan Whitney, the former NHL defenseman who cohosts Barstool Sports’ “Spittin’ Chiclets” podcast, told his tale of getting mercilessly hectored by Jordan during a round of golf to cohost Paul Bissonnette and guest Justin Thomas. “He doesn’t say a word to me,” Whitney … Read more

Outfits worn by divas Madonna, Lady Gaga and Whitney up for sale

Outfits worn by divas Madonna, Lady Gaga and Whitney up for sale

Here’s your chance to dress like a diva. Outfits worn by pop legends Madonna, Lady Gaga and the late Whitney Houston go under the hammer at a Feb. 27 auction in Beverly Hills. Fans of the “Material Girl” can bid on a pair of ensembles Madge wore in the 1996 film “Evita” — and combined … Read more

Why Reba McEntire’s Super Bowl national anthem made us miss Whitney Houston on the 12th anniversary of her death

Why Reba McEntire’s Super Bowl national anthem made us miss Whitney Houston on the 12th anniversary of her death

There are so many times that I —  just like many others around the world  —  miss Whitney Houston. Every time I hear someone on “American Idol” or “The Voice” attempt the impossible by singing one of her songs. Every time I hear “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” in a bar or club and watch … Read more

‘Hills’ star Whitney Port hits NYFW amid weight-loss concerns

‘Hills’ star Whitney Port hits NYFW amid weight-loss concerns

Whitney Port is making the rounds at New York Fashion Week, after facing concern over her weight loss and a possible diagnosis of “neurovegetative depression.” The designer and “Hills” star sat front row at Tibi on Saturday, dressed in the brand’s slouchy jeans and a black bandeau top. The 5’10” glamazon, who hosts the “With Whit” podcast, … Read more

Babyface talks producing Whitney Houston with Jalen Rose

Babyface talks producing Whitney Houston with Jalen Rose

Babyface is a legend in the recording booth. As a producer and songwriter, he’s developed some of the world’s greatest musicians across genres, including the likes of Whitney Houston, Beyoncé and Usher, just to name a few. This week on “Renaissance Man,” Babyface – born Kenneth Brian Edmonds – took me down memory lane and … Read more

The Whitney Museum of Art sale at Sotheby’s is an industry scandal and art world is furious

The Whitney Museum of Art sale at Sotheby’s is an industry scandal and art world is furious

The art world is up in arms, from collectors to curators – donors to docents. They are all furious about a host of major museums selling works by some of America’s best-loved artists.  And one of the most contentious of these sell-offs is happening this week at the venerable Whitney Museum of American Art in Manhattan. … Read more