Effie Orfanides

Effie Orfanides is a reporter at EntertainmentNow with more than two decades of experience in entertainment journalism. She has been a contributor for Heavy.com, the maker of EntertainmentNow, since 2017 covering celebrity and entertainment news, including reality TV. She specializes in shows like "The Real Housewives" and "Dancing With the Stars." Effie's bylines have appeared in People, Newsweek, and Men's Journal. Effie is also the CEO and founder of EO Digital and the mobile app beacheo. Effie graduated from The University of Massachusetts with a degree in English. She is based in Tampa, Florida.
Stephen Nedoroscik

How Long Have Stephen Nedoroscik & His Girlfriend Been Together?

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Stephen Nedoroscik and Tess McCracken met in college.

Tito Jackson.

Tito Jackson’s Heartbreaking Last Instagram Post Uploaded Days Before Sudden Death

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Tito Jackson took to Instagram just days before he died to share a photo from a recent visit to a memorial for his brother.

DWTS season 33 cast.

DWTS Showrunner Teases Celebrity ‘Curve Balls’ for Season 33

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Season 33 of "Dancing With the Stars" may have some added elements in the later weeks, according to EP Conrad Green.

Tito Jackson.

Tito Jackson’s Cause of Death Suspected by Family Friend: Report

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Tito Jackson has died at the age of 70 and a longtime family friend of the Jacksons has shared what happened.

Dancers in a ballroom.

DWTS Season 33 Competitor Says Ex Will Be in the Audience

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A "Dancing With the Stars" season 33 contestant will have an ex in the audience cheering her on as she competes.

Disco balls.

DWTS Alum Felt ‘Awful’ About Who Won the Mirrorball on His Season

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A former "Dancing With the Stars" competitor felt "awful" that Kaitlyn Bristowe won the Mirrorball Trophy on his season.

A phone.

Hallmark Actor Deletes All Social Media Accounts

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A Hallmark actor has decided to take a break from social media and deleted all of his accounts on September 14.

Artem Chigvintsev.

Fans React to Artem Chigvintsev’s Divorce Requests as Things Get Messy

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Fans are reacting to what Artem Chigvintsev is requesting of Nikki Garcia in his divorce papers filed on September 13.

DWTS season 33 cast.

DWTS Pro Doesn’t Think Season 33 Star Has What it Takes to Win

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A former "Dancing With the Stars" pro spoke out about the season 33 cast and admitted there's one person she's "not excited" to see.

Couple at a table.

Reason Behind Bravo Star’s Shocking Divorce Revealed: Report

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Their marriage is over.

Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough.

Derek Hough & Hayley Erbert Make Surprise Announcement

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Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert are so excited.

Dancers.

DWTS Contestant’s Daughter Is Worried About the Upcoming Season

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The daughter of a season 33 "Dancing With the Stars" competitor is hoping that her mom doesn't get injured on the show.

Roses.

‘Bachelorette’ Lead Puts Wedding Plans on Hold

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A former "Bachelorette" lead has put her wedding plans on hold though maintains that she and her fiance will eventually tie the knot.

Peta Mugatroyd.

Peta Murgatroyd’s Former DWTS Partner Calls Her ‘Very Beautiful’

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Peta Murgatroyd's former "Dancing With the Stars" partner sung her praises in a new interview and shared his first impressions of her.

Jenn Tran.

Fans Think Jenn Tran Is Dating Her Ex After ‘Golden’ Post

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Jenn Tran has been spending time with an ex-boyfriend following her split from Devin Strader on "The Bachelorette."

Valeri Bure and Candace Cameron Bure.

Candace Cameron Bure Issues Statement to Fans After ‘Difficult Weekend’

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"Fuller House" actress Candace Cameron Bure has been leaning on her family as they go through a very challenging time.

Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev.

Artem Chigvintsev, Nikki Bella Make Decision About Their Marriage

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Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev have made a decision about their future as a couple just two weeks after his arrest.

Red carpet.

Former DWTS Pro Makes Red Carpet Debut With New Boyfriend

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A former "Dancing With the Stars" pro has gone public with a new romance.

A bride.

HGTV Star May Be Ready to Tie the Knot

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An HGTV star opened up about her relationship and feels as though the guy that she is dating is the one for her.

Jenna Johnson and Joey Graziadei.

Fans Voice Concerns Over Joey Graziadei & Jenna Johnson’s DWTS Partnership

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Some "Dancing With the Stars" fans have expressed concerns over Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson's partnership.

Someone upset.

DWTS Alum Accused of Shocking Child Abuse: She ‘Zip-Tied My Hands and Feet’

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A former "Dancing With the Stars" competitor has been accused of abuse toward her son, who spoke out candidly.

Jenn Tran and her suitors.

Jenn Tran’s Ex Issues Public Apology

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One of Jenn Trans' ex-suitors issued a public apology after he made some comments about her split from Devin Strader.

City of Miami.

‘Real Housewives’ Star’s Ex Shades Her on Instagram

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The ex-boyfriend of “Real Housewives of Miami” star Larsa Pippen shaded her on social media — and fans are talking ...

Peta Murgatroyd.

Peta Murgatroyd Involved in Car Accident in California

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Peta Murgatroyd was in a multi-car accident in California on Monday, September 9, but was uninjured according to her husband.

Lea Thompson and Artem Chigvintsev.

Season 19 DWTS Alum Speaks Out About Artem Chigvintsev

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A former "Dancing With the Stars" competitor who was partnered with Artem Chigvintsev spoke out about their time together on the show.

A woman and a baby.

DWTS Champ Heads to Italy Following Surprise Split

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A "Dancing With the Stars" champ spent some time in Italy with her 1-year-old daughter following a breakup.

Devin Strader and Jenn Tran.

Devin Strader Accused of Sliding Into Girl’s DMs Before Jenn Tran Finale

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Devin Strader may have been ready to move on from Jenn Tran pretty quickly and people are speaking out about his apparent actions.

A bench in a park.

DWTS Alum Still Doesn’t Have Answers About Brother’s Sudden Death

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The DWTS alum opened up about his brother's death.

Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev.

Artem Chigvintsev Makes Telling Changes on Social Media

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Artem Chigvintsev has made some changes on social media one week after he was arrested in Napa County, California.

Danny Amendola.

DWTS Season 33 Star Receives 5-Word Message Ahead of Premiere

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A season 33 "Dancing With the Stars" competitor received a 5-word message.