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Andrea Francese

Andrea Francese joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 after seven years of working in content marketing. Most of her writing focuses on TV, and she’s an expert in her coverage of Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, and Sister Wives. Andrea also writes about vintage TV series including Star Trek and The Andy Griffith Show.

Andie is a pop culture trivia buff and enjoys being able to provide in-depth analysis and news to her readers. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Media Studies from Mercy College. See more from Andie on her Muck Rack profile.

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Portrait of Denise Richards wearing a black jumpsuit on a purple background
News

Denise Richards Swears off Marriage After Splits: ‘0 for 2’

Denise Richards didn’t give up on love after her first divorce, but her second walk into divorce court has certainly soured her on the idea of marriage ever again. Richards opened up about her future plans during a recent podcast interview, and they do not include wedding bells. Here’s what she said. Denise Richards isn’t …
Anna Faris at the 'Gaurdians of the Galaxy' premiere in 2014
Notable People

Anna Faris Speaks out After Chuck Lorre Memoir Diss

Chuck Lorre is no fan of Anna Faris. At least, that’s how it seems from his newly released memoir, Sitcom. In one chapter, he all but eviscerates the actress and leaves room for rumors to swirl. His comments were brutal, but the way Faris found out about them might be worse: the former Mom star …
Dancing with the Stars logo
Reality TV News

Kim Kardashian Admits She Prayed to Get Kicked Off ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Kim Kardashian has had years to grow into her celebrity status, but back in 2008, when she appeared on Dancing with the Stars, the attention her family was receiving was still relatively new. Kardashian, who seems to love the spotlight these days, was so overwhelmed by the process that she actually prayed to get kicked …
Notable People

Who Is Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke? The Drug Lord Diddy Allegedly Fought in Prison

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ time behind bars at Fort Dix took a dramatic turn earlier this week. Over the weekend, he was rushed to a New Jersey hospital with a head injury, though the details of the injury were not immediately clear. Now, details of a melee with a crime boss, Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke, are emerging. …
Cancer and Capricorn astrological compatibility
Notable People

Was Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara’s Split Written in the Stars?

Joe Manganiello’s new memoir, Bloodlines, paints a less-than-positive picture of his marriage to Sofia Vergara. He claims she was cold, emotionally distant, and downright cruel during his years-long battle with a mysterious autoimmune disease. She has not directly responded to those claims. Now, their split is back in the headlines, and fans are looking for …
Joe Manganiello at SXSW in 2016
Notable People

Joe Manganiello’s Biggest Marriage Bombshells

Joe Manganiello released his memoir, Bloodlines, on Oct. 13. While the book is about his mysterious illness and his search for answers, a good portion of the nonfiction work mentions Joe Manganiello’s marriage to Sofia Vergara. While the marriage was over before the book was written, Manganiello dropped more than a couple of bombshells about …
Selma Blair in a promotional photo
Notable People

Selma Blair Admitted to Biting People Years Before Her Mid-Flight Meltdown

Selma Blair’s mid-air meltdown has resulted in assault charges after she allegedly fought with flight attendants and reportedly bit one. While her representative has said the violent episode was the result of a medical emergency, Selma Blair has previously admitted to a bit of a biting habit. In her memoir, she revealed she had bitten …
Group portrait of the McBee family
Reality TV News

All of the Clues That Jesse Mcbee and Alli Mcbee’s Marriage Is in Trouble

The McBee family has had plenty of drama since reality TV fans were first introduced to them on The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys. While much of that drama was legal, there has been a lot of relationship trouble documented on the show, too. Still, Jesse McBee and his wife, Alli McBee, appeared to have …
A view of Las Vegas where Tupac Shakur was shot
Notable People

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis’ Sentencing, Explained

The unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur is officially solved, 30 years after he was gunned down in Las Vegas following a night out. Over three weeks in August, Duane “Keffe D” Davis stood trial for his role in the slaying, with his own memoir used heavily as evidence. Now, Keffe D has been sentenced, and …
Nick Reiner at the 2016 SAMHSA Voice Awards
Notable People

Nick Reiner’s Trust Paid Attorney Alan Jackson Almost $350k Already

Nick Reiner, accused of stabbing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, to death inside their Brentwood home, has made headlines in recent weeks for his attempts to access a trust fund his slain parents set up for him when he was born. The younger Reiner insists that he was owed a large payout when he …
Sean 'Diddy' Combs wears a tuxedo.
Notable People

A Timeline of Diddy’s Ever-Changing Prison Release Date

It’s nearly impossible to keep track of exactly what Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release date is now. The disgraced media mogul’s prison release has changed multiple times since he walked through the doors at FCI Fort Dix. This week, he was taken away from the federal facility for medical treatment; now he’s back in prison, and …
Ezra Frech in promotional photos for 'Dancing with the Stars'
TV

Ezra Frech Isn’t Against Appearing on ‘The Bachelor’

Paralympian Ezra Frech is winning over fans on Dancing with the Stars. Some fans even think he could dance his way into a leading role on a longtime favorite dating show. After learning more about Ezra Frech, fans want to see him take the lead on The Bachelor, potentially saving the long-running dating competition. He’s …
Kelly Clarkson performs during opening ceremonies for the 2018 Warrior Games at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. June 2, 2018.
Notable People

The Kelly Clarkson and Art of Play Drama, Explained

Kelly Clarkson has been largely known for her bubbly personality since she first graced the screen on American Idol. Apparently, though, you shouldn’t cross the musician and talk show queen. Kelly Clarkson recently took to social media to call out Art of Play, a toy and magic shop in Brooklyn, claiming she was treated poorly. …
Kim Kardashian wearing a brown tank top in 'The Kardashians' interview segment
Reality TV News

The Kardashian Curse, Explained

Lewis Hamilton is the latest man to walk into a Kardashian woman’s life. The F1 racer and Kim Kardashian’s relationship has been the focus of fans and critics since they went public with the romance earlier this year. While they seem to be pretty happy together, Hamilton’s fans have been warning him of the infamous …
Khloe Kardashian in a 'Glamour' photoshoot
Reality TV News

Why Is Khloé Kardashian Feuding With the Teacher She Flirted With?

Late last year, Khloé Kardashian created quite the stir when she was spotted sliding into the Instagram comments of a handsome high school teacher. The flirtatious comment, left on a video of teacher Jacob Myers-Norys listing out his best attributes in hopes of finding his special someone, had fans wondering if Khloé was giving up …
Notable People

Could Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez Be an Astrological Match?

Jennifer Lopez has said she’s happy being single since her short-lived marriage to Ben Affleck ended, but that hasn’t stopped plenty of romance rumors. For most of 2026, fans have been shipping Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban, convinced the former American Idol judges are a couple. Neither has confirmed a romance after their very high-profile …
Hugh Hefner in Paris in 2007
Movies

What Is ‘Playmates’ and Why Is The Movie Causing So Much Controversy?

Few things in Hollywood’s history have stirred up as much controversy as Playboy and the divisive Playboy Mansion under Hugh Hefner’s reign. Years after his death, more controversy has popped up, this time over the casting of a fictionalized movie, Playmates, set against the backdrop of the mansion. What is ‘Playmates’ about? Playmates is an …
Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Notable People

Diddy’s Lawyers Want Out of His $100M Defamation Case Over Unpaid Fees

Sean “Diddy” Combs is no stranger to disputes, but his current disagreement with his lawyers is new. He is in the process of changing legal teams for his $100 million defamation lawsuit. The imprisoned music mogul insists he was being overcharged, but his former legal team claims Diddy is in serious arrears. The dispute has …