Shannon Raphael
Associate Editor, Reality TVShannon Raphael is a New York-based writer who is always willing to discuss reality TV, the latest pop culture news, and pasta.
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Reality TV When Will 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 Finale Be Available to Stream on Hulu?
'The Bachelorette' fans can stream the Season 21 finale on Hulu beginning Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.Music Cardi B and Offset Are Getting Divorced — Is There a Prenup?
Just after news broke that Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset again in July 2024, she announced that she’s pregnant.Exclusives Why Phaedra Parks Was Hesitant to Return to 'RHOA' Before Season 16 (EXCLUSIVE)
"You called, I answered," Phaedra said while confirming she's coming back to 'RHOA.'Reality TV Have Any of the 'Love Island' Winners Decided Not to Split the Prize Money? Details
Season 6 winners Serena Page and Kordell Beckham decided to split the prize money. But has anyone ever kept it all for themselves?Entertainment Wait, Elon Musk Had Another Child? He and Shivon Share Three Kids, Bringing His Total to 12
Elon Musk has children with three different women: Justine Wilson, Grimes, and Shivon Zilis.Reality TV The Bombshells on 'Love Island USA' Season 6 Are Stirring Things Up in the Villa
Bombshells can arrive at the villa on 'Love Island USA' at any point during the season.Reality TV 'RHODubai' Star Lesa Milan Hall Shares How She Met Her Husband (EXCLUSIVE)
'RHODubai' star Lesa Milan Hall's meet-cute with her husband rivals rom-coms.Entertainment Myka Stauffer "Rehomed" Adopted Son Huxley, but She Also Has Four Other Kids
Kova is Myka's oldest child, though James is not the biological father.Entertainment Nicki Minaj Has Faced Criticism for Her Marriage to Kenneth Petty
"I think I have what I was striving for, just happiness," Nicki said after getting her marriage license in 2019.Stream & Chill What Happens to Big Man at the End of 'Sweet Tooth'? His Fate Revealed
Jepp certainly has his fair share of close calls with death throughout the 'Sweet Tooth' series. What happens to him?Reality TV Danielle Busby’s Health Is Still a Work in Progress for the 'Outdaughtered' Mother of 6
Danielle Busby has been open about suffering from an autoimmune disease.Reality TV 'Vanderpump Rules' Fans Think Ariana Madix Is on Her Way Out — But Will She Actually Leave?
Ariana Madix revealed that there is one person 'Vanderpump Rules' who won't be back after Season 11.Stream & Chill Kim and Khloe Kardashian Discuss Caitlyn Jenner and *That* Documentary on 'The Kardashians'
"This was my dad for 24 years," Khloé says, about Caitlyn talking about the family in a documentary.Entertainment Nikki Glaser Has Been Dating Boyfriend Chris Convy Off and On For 10 Years
Nikki says the turbulence in her relationship stems from her not directly addressing her complaints with Chris.Celebrity Relationships Is Tyler Stanaland Dating Anyone? An Update on His Status With Alex Hall
During an interview with 'People', Alex admitted "We don't speak," referring to where her relationship stands with Tyler.Reality TV 'Selling the OC' Agent Brandi Marshall Is Married to a Former Professional Basketball Player
"You came into my life late in my career and you stuck by my side through the ups and downs."Celebrity Relationships Who Is Tyler Cameron's Girlfriend? Fans Are Convinced They've Figure It Out
"I'd say I'm less floating [around in the dating scene], more dating someone."Reality TV Netflix's 'The Circle' Switches up Its Location for Season 6 (EXCLUSIVE)
In a departure from its predecessors, Season 6 of Netflix's beloved reality competition series 'The Circle' was filmed in the United States.Reality TV Before 'RHOM' Star Alexia Nepola Wed Todd Nepola, She Was Married Two Other Times
Alexia Nepola is about to be a single lady once again as Todd Nepola files for divorce after two years of marriage.Entertainment What Is the Meaning of Taylor Swift's Song, "Champagne Problems"?
Is this song about Joe?Human Interest Amie Harwick, Drew Carey's Ex-Fiancée, Was Murdered in February 2020 — A Look at the Tragic Story
"It feels like we've all let out a breath and are able to finally move on," said Carey about the conviction of Harwick's killer.Celebrity Relationships From Demi Lovato to Dominic Purcell, Here Are All the People Noah Cyrus Has Reportedly Dated
Noah got engaged in 2023, but her alleged past romance with her mom's future husband became big news in early 2024.Entertainment Pickle Wheat From 'Swamp People' Has a Long History of Gator Hunting
Cheyenne "Pickle" Wheat (aka "Pee Wee")'s family has a long history of looking for gatorsReality TV Is Ciara Miller Dating Anyone After Her 'Summer House' Season 6 Love Triangle?
'Summer House' star Ciara Miller hasn't had the best of luck in the romance department over the years. Is she dating anyone now?Entertainment Miley Cyrus's Boyfriend, Maxx Morando, is a Younger Musician
Miley Cyrus and boyfriend, Maxx Morando, were first romantically linked in 2021. He is the drummer for the band Liily. More on Miley’s dating history.Human Interest Disgraced Actor Danny Masterson Moved to Maximum-Security Prison That Once Housed Charles Manson
After being convicted of two counts of forcible rape, That '70s Show star Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Details ahead.Reality TV 'Vanderpump Rules' Star Tom Sandoval on His Band: "People Love These Songs" (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Sandoval is the lead man of a cover band that's featured on 'Vanderpump Rules,' and he shared exclusive details about his music.Reality TV 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Stew Kyle Viljoen Secretly Wed Zachary Riley in 2023
On Jan. 12, 2024, 'Below Deck Med' star Kyle Viljoen revealed he and Zachary Riley married on April 6, 2023. They kept it secret for almost a year.Entertainment From Showmances to Strollers: 'Big Brother' Couples Embrace Parenthood!
'Big Brother' hit the scene in 2000, and guess what? Marriages and babies galore! Get ready for a refresher on all the love and tiny houseguests!Reality TV Who Is Jennifer Cook? Meet the 'Love on the Spectrum' Autism Expert (EXCLUSIVE)
Jennifer Cook, an autism expert, appears in 'Love on the Spectrum U.S.' Season 1 and 2 to help several of the participants get ready for their dates.Reality TV 'Love on the Spectrum' Fans Are Still Rooting for Abbey and David After the First Season
Abbey and David met in the first season of 'Love on the Spectrum U.S.' The California-based duo won viewers over and many want to know if they're together now.Reality TV Cian O'Clery and Jennifer Cook From 'Love on the Spectrum' on Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)
'Love on the Spectrum U.S.' director and showrunner Cian O'Clery and autism expert Jennifer Cook discussed Season 2 in an exclusive interview.Reality TV When Did 'Southern Charm' Stars Olivia Flowers and Thomas Ravenel Hookup? Details
'Southern Charm' star Olivia Flowers confirmed that she previously hooked up with Thomas Ravenel during the Season 9 reunion episode.Entertainment Most of the 'Laguna Beach' Cast Have Replaced Their Cabo Trips With Kid-Friendly Outings
What happened to the cast of 'Laguna Beach'? Where is the cast of 'The Real Orange County' now? What they’ve been up to since the show ended.Human Interest Where Is Ashley McArthur Now After the 2017 Murder of Taylor Wright?
Ashley McArthur was convicted of killing private investigator Taylor Wright. Where is she now? And Where is Taylor's girlfriend Casandra Waller?Television Gobble up These 10 Thanksgiving TV Episodes to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
There are plenty of Thanksgiving-themed episodes airing on TV each year, but these are the top 10 episodes you can stream this holiday season.Exclusives 'RHOM' Star Alexia Echevarria Talks Her Son, Frankie's Health Progress (EXCLUSIVE)
What happened to 'The Real Housewives of Miami' star Alexia Echevarria's son Frankie Rosello? He was involved in a car accident before Season 2.Stream & Chill 'Selling Sunset' Star Nicole Young's Husband Defends His Wife With Harsh Text to This Agent
'Selling Sunset' star and Oppenheim Group agent Nicole Young has been married to Brandon Young since 2017. Here's everything we know about him.Entertainment Lifetime's 'Girl in the Basement' Is Based on the Harrowing True Story of Elisabeth Fritzl
Elisabeth Fritzl had seven kids with her dad one the decades he had her trapped in the family's basement. Where is Elisabeth Fritzl now? Details.Reality TV Find Out When You Can Watch New Episodes of 'FBoy Island' Season 3
'FBoy Island' returned in October 2023. But since the third installment is on the CW now, an episode release schedule is a must for fans.Reality TV 'FBoy Island' Star Benedict Polizzi Is Behind Those Viral "Polite Catcalling" Videos on TikTok
Benedict Polizzi, who is in the CW's 'FBoy Island' Season 3, hosts a podcast and performs stand-up comedy. Details on his life outside of the show.Reality TV Corinne Olympios Is One of 'The Bachelor's Most Memorable Villains (EXCLUSIVE)
Corinne Olympios, who rose to fame as a "villain" on 'The Bachelor,' spoke to 'Distractify' about her life now and her thoughts on the show.Entertainment Is Bryce Hall Single or Has He Fallen in Love? Get the Scoop on His Dating History
Bryce Hall and Addison Rae dated on and off from 2019 to 2021. He was later rumored to be dating Josie Canseco. Who is Bryce with now?Entertainment Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, Is Now a Totally Normal Teenager
Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, is now a teenager who enjoys spending her days with her biological father, Larry Birkhead.Celebrity Relationships Who Is Mads Lewis Dating? Plus: A Look at the TikToker's Relationship History
TikToker Mads Lewis made headlines when she split from Jaden Hossler, but she's since moved on to other relationships. Here's the scoop.Reality TV What Religion Do the Plaths Practice on 'Welcome to Plathville'? There Have Been Changes
TLC's 'Welcome to Plathville' follows the once ultra-conservative Plath family, and after some changes, many wonder what religion they practice today.Entertainment Kristin Cavallari's Brother Struggled With Mental Illness Before His Untimely Death
Kristin Cavallari's brother, Michael Cavallari, died in 2015 at the age of 30. It was initially believed he may have committed suicide. What happened?Influencers Who Are TikTok Star Tayler Holder's Ex-Girlfriends? Let's Break It Down
TikTok star Tayler Holder has dated a few top names on the app. We take a look at his list of exes, along with details on his current girlfriend.Entertainment Adam Sandler's Daughters Have Cameos in Most of His Films
Who are Adam Sandler's daughters? His girls have starred in many of his films including 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!' on Netflix.Reality TV Shane Simpson Is Married to 'RHOC' Star Emily Simpson and Has Five Kids
Shane Simpson, who shares three children with 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' star Emily Simpson, also has two kids from his first marriage.