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Deirdre Durkan-Simonds

Deirdre Durkan-Simonds, US Associate Showbusiness Editor

Deirdre Durkan-Simonds is the US Associate Showbusiness Editor covering pop culture and entertainment. The Los Angeles native has conducted hundreds of interviews over her career, including Jane Fonda, Jennifer Garner, Gary Oldman, Ariana Huffington, and Carrie Underwood. She has attended some of Hollywood's biggest events, including the Golden Globes, Emmy Awards, and Kids' Choice Awards. Prior to joining Daily Mail, Deirdre wrote for People Magazine, E! News, and The Hollywood Reporter. Her work has appeared on CBS' show, The Real, and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University, where she spent a semester abroad at the University of Oxford and was a member of the English honors society. Deirdre's first original play was selected by LMU's New Works Festival after a campus-wide competition.

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Gruesome 'waist snatching' treatment that shaves inches off... influencers swear by it, but now surgeons reveal dark side effects and the one celebrity body everyone wants

08/03/26 09:54

The pursuit of a dramatically 'snatched' waist is exploding across social media - but as rib remodeling inches closer to the mainstream, surgeons are increasingly divided over whether the viral trend is racing ahead of the science. Across TikTok and Instagram, influencers and young women are touting dramatic inch-loss claims, sharing corseted recovery journeys and before-and-after photos that promise an hourglass silhouette once thought impossible for naturally athletic or straight-framed bodies. But while some plastic surgeons are urging caution, others say the procedure is being widely misunderstood, particularly when it comes to who it's actually designed for, and what the real trade-offs are. Dr. Sergey Turin, a Scottsdale-based plastic surgeon who has performed the procedure using the RibXCar technique, told The Daily Mail that the vast majority of his rib remodeling patients do not fit the stereotype many critics assume....read

Selena Gomez confirms long-running Taylor Swift fan theory and reveals she inspired two of the pop star's songs
03/03/26 11:11
Selena Gomez is finally setting the record straight about one of the internet's favorite Taylor Swift theories.
Martin Short's daughter Katherine's cause of death at 42 is confirmed eight days after tragic passing
03/03/26 08:38
The cause of death for Katherine Hartley Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, has been revealed.
Kaley Cuoco reveals she was 'terrified' after being snubbed by icy A-list star
03/03/26 06:14
Kaley Cuoco is looking back at one of the most nerve-wracking moments of her early career while joining the eighth and final season of Charmed.
There's a subtle new plastic surgery trend sweeping America... and transforming women's lives. Can YOU spot it?
03/03/26 12:08
In an era once defined by exaggerated curves and dramatic transformations, a quieter, and arguably more telling, beauty shift is taking hold in Hollywood.
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Dax Shepard reveals emotional toll of writing about childhood sexual abuse in deeply personal memoir
02/03/26 10:51
Dax Shepard is preparing to share some of the most personal chapters of his life in an upcoming memoir, including details of the childhood sexual abuse he suffered.
Zendaya hinted at secret wedding to Tom Holland with subtle gold band weeks before stylist's bombshell reveal
02/03/26 08:37
Zendaya may have quietly hinted at a major relationship milestone weeks before her longtime stylist appeared to confirm it.
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Eric Dane's cause of death is confirmed 11 days after his tragic passing at 53 after ALS battle
02/03/26 06:48
The actor was widely recognized for his role as Dr. Mark 'McSteamy' Sloan on Grey's Anatomy and, more recently, for his portrayal of Cal Jacobs on HBO's Euphoria.
Saturday Night Live faces backlash over cut sketch mocking Tourette Syndrome after BAFTA incident
02/03/26 05:24
Saturday Night Live is under fire after a sketch released online depicted celebrities attributing past controversies to Tourette syndrome.
Inside Justin Bieber's cozy 32nd birthday celebration as he gushes over Hailey in sweet tribute
02/03/26 03:17
Justin Bieber marked his 32nd birthday with a candlelit celebration alongside wife Hailey Bieber.
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Kirsten Dunst stuns in backless gown at Actor Awards as husband Jesse Plemons looks completely smitten by her side
02/03/26 12:37
Kirsten Dunst delivered one of the evening's most elegant red carpet moments at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles, with husband Jesse Plemons visibly proud by her side.
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Ted Danson brings his rarely seen daughter Kate, 46, as his date to the Actors Awards
01/03/26 11:15
Ted Danson made it a family affair on the red carpet as he arrived to the Actors Awards in Los Angeles with his rarely seen daughter, Kate Danson, by his side.
Scream 7 sets franchise box office record with $97 million at global box office
01/03/26 09:56
Scream 7 made a killing in its first weekend at the box office, generating $97.2 million in worldwide ticket sales.
Demi Lovato celebrates major eating disorder recovery milestone in emotional post
01/03/26 09:11
In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, the singer, 33, marked what she described as a full-circle moment in her life.
Oprah Winfrey's ex says their interracial romance was 'very uncomfortable' in the 1970s
01/03/26 07:32
John Tesh is looking back on his brief romance with Oprah Winfrey, and the challenges they faced as an interracial couple in the 1970s.
Nicki Minaj gets brutally roasted in mock 'prayer' at NAACP Image Awards as Deon Cole's opening joke sparks gasps
01/03/26 06:37
Deon Cole didn't hold back during his opening monologue at the 57th NAACP Image Awards as he took a swipe at Nicki Minaj.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton's 'intense' romance heats up with lavish desert resort escape
01/03/26 05:29
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton appear to be taking their relationship to the next level while enjoying a luxurious trip to together near Lake Powell on the Arizona-Utah border.
Pink denies shock split from husband Carey Hart after 20 years of marriage in bizarre video
26/02/26 08:43
Pink has broken her silence on claims she has split from husband of 20 years, Carey Hart.
Brad Pitt's estranged son Maddox, 24, DROPS actor's last name after sister Shiloh took Angelina Jolie's moniker
26/02/26 08:06
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Maddox Jolie has dropped his father's last name, eight months after his sister Shiloh made the same move .
Sarah Michelle Gellar pays emotional tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg on first anniversary of her shock death
26/02/26 07:12
Sarah Michelle Gellar paid a heartfelt tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg on the first anniversary of her former co-star's tragic death, at age 39, with a touching message.
Corey Feldman finalizes divorce as he's ordered to pay six-figure sum - and the fate of his Michael Jackson memorabilia is revealed
26/02/26 05:33
Corey Feldman has officially finalized his divorce, with a Los Angeles judge signing off on a financial settlement that includes a six-figure lump-sum payment.
Shia LaBeouf leaves a New Orleans court house after being told he had to pay a $100k bond and go to rehab following bar brawl arrest
26/02/26 02:23
Shia LaBeouf narrowly avoided going to jail after he appeared in the New Orleans Criminal District Court on Thursday - days after his explosive Mardi Gras fight.
Bella Hadid steps out with new hunky cowboy following on-off love Adan Banuelos' arrest
25/02/26 11:17
Bella Hadid was spotted out at night alongside a mystery man wearing a cowboy hat, just weeks after news broke that she and longtime boyfriend Adan Banuelos had split.
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby's son dead at 23 just three weeks after jail release
25/02/26 07:14
Robert Cosby Jr., the son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby , has died at the age of 23, according to a report from TMZ.
Hilary Duff reveals she felt 'used' amid Ashley Tisdale's 'toxic mom group' scandal that set social media ablaze
25/02/26 04:41
Hilary Duff is speaking out after being swept into the online conversation sparked by Ashley Tisdale's viral essay about stepping away from a so-called 'toxic mom group.'
911 call in tragic death of Martin Short's daughter Katherine is released
24/02/26 11:52
In the call, a dispatcher from the Los Angeles Fire Department was heard telling first responders that the nature of the wound was 'self-inflicted.'
Martin Short's daughter dead at 42
24/02/26 09:44
On Tuesday, representatives for the 75-year-old comedy legend confirmed the devastating news in a statement to the Daily Mail.
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Martin Short's daughter dies by suicide aged 42 in latest tragedy to rock beloved Hollywood star
24/02/26 08:12
On Tuesday, representatives for the 75-year-old comedy legend confirmed the devastating news in a statement to the Daily Mail.
The Voice Kids star dead at 19 in shocking hit-and-run tragedy as police hunt driver
24/02/26 03:08
A former contestant from Colombia's The Voice Kids has been killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash that also claimed the life of another man.
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Inside Michael B. Jordan's 'disgusted' reaction to shocking BAFTAs N-word slur as insiders scramble to contain fallout
23/02/26 10:54
Michael B. Jordan was left 'disgusted' after a racial slur was shouted from the audience while he and costar Delroy Lindo were presenting on stage at the BAFTA Film Awards.
Tone-deaf Barbra Streisand's tribute to 'half-Chinese' Alysa Liu torched by fans: 'What level of boomer is this'
23/02/26 10:34
Barbra Streisand is facing backlash online after posting what she likely intended to be a heartfelt tribute to figure skating star Alysa Liu.
Courteney Cox enjoys dinner with 'great friend' and on-screen husband as they stay together at her New York home ahead of snowstorm
23/02/26 10:09
Courteney Cox hunkered down ahead of New York's snowstorm with a close friend by her side.
Hilary Duff reveals she 'finally understands' sex in her thirties after years of unenjoyable experiences
23/02/26 05:04
Former child star Hilary Duff is embracing a far more confident chapter of her life, and confirmed she is more comfortable than ever talking about sex along the way.
Sinners stars Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan lead outrage after N-word is shouted at them during shocking BAFTAs moment
23/02/26 01:34
Delroy Lindo has spoken out following a deeply uncomfortable moment at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, saying he wishes 'someone from BAFTA spoke to us afterwards.'
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Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie's steamy Wuthering Heights smashes $150M at global box office
23/02/26 12:01
The gothic romance has surged past $150 million worldwide, cementing itself as one of the year's biggest theatrical surprises just two weekends into its run.
Katherine Heigl breaks silence on Eric Dane's death after 'days of debate' with heartbreaking tribute
22/02/26 10:41
Katherine Heigl paid tribute to her former Grey's Anatomy costar Eric Dane on Instagram, three days after his death at age 53 following a hard-fought battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Jennifer Lopez marks twins' 18th birthday with emotional home video: 'It's always been the three of us'
22/02/26 08:24
Jennifer Lopez is celebrating a major milestone for her twins, Emme Maribel Muñiz and Maximilian David Muñiz, who officially turned 18 on Sunday.
Eric Dane's former Grey's Anatomy costar fights back tears as she reveals his 'extraordinary' act of allyship on set
22/02/26 07:42
Transgender actress and activist Alexandra Billings shared a deeply moving memory of working alongside Eric Dane on Grey's Anatomy.
Christie Brinkley unleashes blistering Instagram attack on Trump over policies she says are 'destroying our health'
22/02/26 07:09
Supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley took aim at President Donald Trump in a series of pointed Instagram Stories.
Hailey Bieber makes a whopping $20K donation to Eric Dane's GoFundMe for daughters after his death at 53
22/02/26 05:58
Hailey Bieber has stepped forward with a major contribution following Eric Dane's death, donating $20,000 to a GoFundMe established to support the late actor's family.
Revealed: Mia Goth's hopes for her troubled estranged husband Shia LaBeouf after his New Orleans arrest
21/02/26 01:51
The 32-year-old star's split from LaBeouf was recently revealed, with the separation occurring last year following nine years of marriage. The pair share daughter Isabel, three.
Shia LaBeouf resurfaces after chaotic Mardi Gras arrest for three-hour walk and back-to-back church visits
19/02/26 11:38
Shia LaBeouf appeared to be laying low in New Orleans on Wednesday, just one day after his chaotic Mardi Gras arrest.
Shia LaBeouf hurled homophobic slur 'multiple times' during wild Mardi Gras bar brawl before arrest
19/02/26 08:49
Shia LaBeouf allegedly shouted a homophobic slur multiple times during a fight at a New Orleans bar that led to his arrest on Mardi Gras, according to a police report obtained by The Daily Mail.
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NYPD Blue star Kim Delaney claims to judge she fled crash scene over fears tied to her celebrity status
19/02/26 05:34
Former NYPD Blue star Kim Delaney is pushing back against claims that she was intoxicated during a 2022 traffic collision.
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Jill Zarin hits back at shock show firing after star trashed Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show for 'having no white people'
10/02/26 09:16
On Sunday, the 62-year-old reality star shared a video on Instagram blasting the performance, calling it 'the worst halftime show ever'.
Bethenny Frankel gets dragged as she deletes Bad Bunny critique and posts complimentary video
10/02/26 08:57
Bethenny Frankel set social media alight after posting, and then deleting, a video revealing her initial thoughts on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.
Dog the Bounty Hunter cries in court as his stepson faces manslaughter charge for allegedly shooting teenage son dead
10/02/26 07:46
The court appearance comes one week after Zecca was arrested in Florida for the fatal shooting of his teenage son, Anthony, which occurred over the summer in Naples.
Halle Berry flashes jaw-dropping $200K engagement ring at movie screening after finally confirming marriage plans
10/02/26 06:09
Halle Berry gave fans their clearest look yetat her highly unconventional engagement ring on Monday night, and according to experts, the striking piece is anything but traditional.
Controversial influencer Clavicular, 20, is ARRESTED for fake ID... months after livestream incident that showed pedestrian being run over
10/02/26 03:12
Controversial online streamer Clavicular has been arrested in Arizona months after a viral livestream that appeared to show him driving over a person.
Is Pink replacing Kelly Clarkson? Singer fuels speculation as she is set to guest host talk show for a week
10/02/26 12:39
Pink is officially stepping in as a guest host on The Kelly Clarkson Show - and the timing has fans buzzing with speculation that NBC could be quietly auditioning her as a future replacement.
Jill Zarin trashes Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show for 'having no white people'... as fans call for her to be sacked
09/02/26 08:54
Real Housewives of New York City alum Jill Zarin found herself at the center of a social-media firestorm after posting, then quickly deleting, a scathing critique of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.
Super Bowl fans 'sickened' after translating Bad Bunny's X-rated Spanish lyrics: 'This is pure degeneracy'
09/02/26 06:04
Super Bowl viewers were left 'sickened' after social media users began circulating English translations of Spanish lyrics from Bad Bunny's music following his halftime performance.
Cardi B sparks split rumors with Stefon Diggs after her cold response to his Super Bowl appearance as they UNFOLLOW each other
09/02/26 05:05
When approached by an ESPN reporter before kickoff and asked to share 'one inspiring message to Stefon', the Grammy-winning rapper appeared unimpressed.
Lady Gaga shocks Super Bowl crowd with surprise performance during Bad Bunny's halftime show
09/02/26 01:39
Lady Gaga surprised Super Bowl viewers during Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl LX halftime show, with an unexpected Latin-inspired twist that had fans buzzing.
Kendall Jenner, Justin and Hailey Bieber and Jay-Z lead star-studded Super Bowl crowd as A-listers pack Levi's Stadium
08/02/26 10:46
Celebrities flocked to the Bay Area on Sunday as football's biggest night took over Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with luxury suites and sideline seats packed wall to wall with A-listers.
Country legend Faith Hill's Super Bowl anthem performance resurfaces as fans crown it 'the greatest of all time'
08/02/26 10:20
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, one unforgettable national anthem performance from the NFL's past is once again stealing the spotlight.
Steamy new video shows Tom Brady GROPING Alix Earle at sultry Super Bowl party… as insiders lay bare the full story of what happened after dark
08/02/26 10:13
The intimate footage comes just weeks after Brady, 48, and Earle, 25, enjoyed a flirty New Year's Eve encounter in St. Barts.
Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner set out to disprove 'Kardashian curse' after Kendall's viral Super Bowl ad
07/02/26 08:22
Their sister Kendall Jenner recently starred in a viral Super Bowl commercial that made fun of both the supposed 'curse' and her own string of NBA boyfriends.
Gossip Girl is coming back! Blair Waldorf's story is set to continue in shock new book
05/02/26 11:47
The book, titled Blair, is set approximately 20 years after the original Gossip Girl and will follow the former Manhattan socialite in her 40s as she returns to New York City.
Beverly Hills, 90210 star says they are 'bummed' they didn't land White Lotus role
05/02/26 11:03
The 53-year-old actress got honest about her career days after the season four cast of the highly-popular HBO series was announced.
Influencer Diana Skys, 24, found strangled at home after friends discover her apartment open
05/02/26 09:08
Ugandan influencer Dianah Namulinde, known online as Diana Skys, was found dead, at age 24, in her apartment in Kampala City, Uganda on February 4.
Teddi Mellencamp urges fans not to delay cancer screenings amid stage 4 treatment: 'Don't be like me'
05/02/26 07:30
Teddi Mellencamp used her platform to deliver a powerful reminder about the importance of early cancer detection as she continues treatment for stage 4 melanoma.
Zendaya shows off dramatic short haircut as she stuns in plunging pinstripe vest for Louis Vuitton campaign
05/02/26 06:00
The actress and singer has unveiled a sleek new short haircut while starring in Louis Vuitton's latest campaign celebrating 130 years of the brand's iconic monogram.
Kate Hudson blushes reading 'boy-crazy' childhood diary on TV including a lusty love song penned at just 12
05/02/26 04:40
Kate Hudson took a walk down memory lane as she revealed excerpts from her deeply personal childhood journals during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Kristen Stewart makes shock career move after teasing plans to flee U.S. over Trump's threats against Hollywood
04/02/26 11:17
Kristen Stewart has made a surprise career move after recently teasing plans to leave the U.S. amid growing concerns about the state of the film industry under Trump.
Andy Dick reveals his chilling first words after being revived from a near-fatal drug overdose
04/02/26 09:56
Andy Dick has revealed the chilling first words he spoke after being revived from a near-fatal drug overdose.
Sydney Sweeney dares to bare in eye-popping lace lingerie as she quietly plots beauty takeover
04/02/26 04:15
Sydney Sweeney turned up the heat this week as she unveiled a fresh set of sultry campaign images for her SYRN lingerie line.
Lorde fans go wild as she's set to co-headline All Things Go music festival in Toronto with another major pop star
03/02/26 11:44
Lorde is set to headline the second annual All Things Go musical festival in Toronto, Canada.
Nicki Minaj draws line on transgender surgery for minors after calling herself President Trump's 'number one fan'
03/02/26 10:26
Nicki Minaj is weighing in on transgender issues and making it clear she supports adults' autonomy while voicing firm opposition to medical procedures for children.
Chappell Roan fires back at outrage over shockingly revealing Grammys gown that hung from her nipple rings
03/02/26 07:06
Chappell Roan is unfazed by the uproar surrounding her headline-making 2026 Grammys outfit.
All My Children legend Susan Lucci reveals if she ever had a 'meltdown' over 18 crushing Emmy losses in a row
03/02/26 04:28
Susan Lucci is finally putting to rest decades of speculation about how she handled one of television's most infamous award-show losing streaks.
The truth behind Bad Bunny's 'engagement ring' at the Grammys is revealed after it sparked a fan frenzy
02/02/26 11:58
Bad Bunny sent fans into a frenzy during the 2026 Grammy Awards after stepping out with a gleaming ring that quickly set off engagement speculation online.
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Nicki Minaj reveals why she supports 'bullied' Donald Trump amid worldwide backlash
02/02/26 11:11
Nicki Minaj revealed why she has publicly thrown her support behind Donald Trump despite intense backlash while appearing on The Katie Miller Podcast.
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Ricky Gervais torches Grammy winners using acceptance speeches to blast ICE: 'They're still not listening!'
02/02/26 08:29
Ricky Gervais reignited his long-running feud with politically outspoken celebrities as he took aim at Grammy winners who used their acceptance speeches to blast U.S. policies.
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Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus shares heartbreaking posts after devastating death of 11-month-old baby girl
02/02/26 06:39
Cori Broadus has shared a series of devastating Instagram Story posts as she mourns the death of her 11-month-old daughter, Codi Dreaux.
Bella Thorne goes bra-free in sheer red top as she steps out with fiancé Mark Emms at Grammys party
02/02/26 04:47
Bella Thorne made a bold fashion statement on Sunday night as she arrived at a Grammys after-party in Hollywood, stepping out bra-free beneath a sheer, ribbed red top.
George Clooney makes his long-awaited Super Bowl ad debut as he vows to end food service fees
02/02/26 03:37
The Oscar winner, 64, is set to star in Grubhub's first-ever Big Game commercial , which will air during the third quarter of Super Bowl 2026 on Sunday.
Grammy Awards 2026 viral moments: From Sabrina Carpenter backlash to shirtless Justin Bieber to Chappell Roan's WILD nipple-piercing look and Cher's very chaotic stage moment
02/02/26 08:23
From record-breaking wins to unexpected controversies, the 2026 Grammy Awards delivered no shortage of jaw-dropping moments.
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Addison Rae flashes underwear in Marilyn Monroe-style Grammys gown at 2026 Grammy Awards
02/02/26 03:27
Addison Rae delivered a full-blown old Hollywood fantasy for one of the biggest nights of her career as she arrived to the red carpet at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night.
Justin Bieber's bizarre Grammys performance in BOXERS baffles fans as he returns to the stage: 'Why is he naked?'
02/02/26 02:39
The 31-year-old pop superstar delivered the raw set at the Grammy Awards inside Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, looping an electric guitar and drum sample for a minimalist performance.

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