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Kathy Griffin, 65, sets record straight after ‘hard launching relationship with boyfriend, 22’

Metro

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July 11, 2026

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The comedian took to Instagram to share she was dating someone 43 years her junior.

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DNyuz

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· Jul 10, 2026

Kathy Griffin, 65, reveals new boyfriend on social media: ‘He’s 22’

Comedian Kathy Griffin has apparently hard-launched a new relationship on social media — with a man she says is 43 years her junior. The “Suddenly Susan” and “My Life on the D-List” star, 65, posted a photo of herself hand-in-hand with the unidentified younger man on her Instagram, captioned simply: “He’s 22. Have at it, internet.” Confusingly though, this is []

Us Weekly

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· Jul 6, 2026

Emilie Kiser’s Family Guide: What to Know About Her Husband and Kids

Influencer Emilie Kiser rose to fame sharing parenting and lifestyle content on social media. Kiser, who has more than 2.1 million followers on Instagram, tied the knot with husband Brady Kiser in 2019. They went on to welcome sons Trigg and Teddy Kiser in 2021 and 2025, respectively. News broke in 2025 that Trigg died []

The Standard

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· Jun 24, 2026

Nicola Peltz Beckham calls Brooklyn ‘kindest man I’ve met’ in anniversary post

The American model and actress, 31, gushed about her partner, 27, who she got engaged to in 2020.

E! Online

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· Jul 3, 2026

Taylor Swift Marries Travis Kelce in Star-Studded Wedding at MSG

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story has reached new heights. The Grammy winner and the Kansas City Chiefs star—who started dating in 2023 and announced their engagement in August 2025—got...

RAPPLER

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· Jul 4, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: A timeline of the pop powerhouse and football star’s relationship 

(1st UPDATE) After three years of dating, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot. Here’s a timeline charting the key moments of the power couple’s relationship.

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 1, 2026

Drake’s ex, Suede Brooks, says she felt ‘scared’ for her life after threatening texts post-split

Drake, 39, and Brooks, 25, were first romantically linked in July 2022

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Related coverage for "Kathy Griffin, 65, sets record straight after ‘hard launching relationship with boyfriend, 22’": DNyuz — Kathy Griffin, 65, reveals new boyfriend on social media: ‘He’s 22’. Us Weekly — Emilie Kiser’s Family Guide: What to Know About Her Husband and Kids. The Standard — Nicola Peltz Beckham calls Brooklyn ‘kindest man I’ve met’ in anniversary post. E! Online — Taylor Swift Marries Travis Kelce in Star-Studded Wedding at MSG. RAPPLER — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: A timeline of the pop powerhouse and football star’s relationship . Toronto Sun — Drake’s ex, Suede Brooks, says she felt ‘scared’ for her life after threatening texts post-split