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.
Natalie Joy and Nick Viall.

Nick Viall & Natalie Joy Share Family News Ahead of Baby Girl’s Arrival

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Nick Viall and Natalie Joy have welcomed another dog into their lives months before giving birth to their first child.

Rylee Arnold.

Fans Are Criticizing Rylee Arnold as a DWTS Pro

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Some "Dancing With the Stars" fans are unhappy with the way Rylee Arnold has been choreographing.

DWTS pros performing.

Fans Left Heartbroken by 1 Particular Moment From the Len Goodman Tribute

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There was one moment at the end of the Len Goodman tribute that left everyone in tears.

Sharna Burgess and DWTS pros.

Sharna Burgess Releases Statement After Ballroom Snub

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Brian Austin Green has released a statement about Sharna Burgess' DWTS absence.

Noah Erb and Abigail Heringer.

Abigail Heringer Gives Update on Wedding to Noah Erb

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Abigail Heringer and Noah Erb are engaged to be married, but a wedding won’t be happening anytime soon. The couple, ...

Sharna Burgess.

Former DWTS Cast Member Slams Producers for Cutting Sharna Burgess

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A former “Dancing With the Stars” cast member is speaking out about longtime pro Sharna Burgess being cut from the ...

Paris Hilton.

Paris Hilton Baby Photo Causes Concern Among Fans

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Paris Hilton shared a rare photo of her baby boy that caused many fans to express concerns. Dozens of fans ...

Len Goodman.

Former DWTS Pro Says She ‘Didn’t Get Asked’ Back for Len Goodman Tribute

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Past and present “Dancing With the Stars” cast members will join together on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, for a tribute ...

Emma Slater.

DWTS Pro Emma Slater Spotted Holding Hands With Season 32 Contestant

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Emma Slater was spotted holding hands with her season 32 “Dancing With the Stars” partner, Mauricio Umansky. In a photo ...

Krystal Nielson.

‘BiP’ Alum Krystal Nielson Deletes Reel After ‘Miscarriage Clickbait’

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Former “Bachelor in Paradise” star Krystal Nielson is being criticized for posting a Reel that suggested she suffered a miscarriage. ...

Cheryl Burke.

Cheryl Burke Says a DWTS Pro ‘Came at’ Her

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Cheryl Burke has been getting heat over her new podcast, which she discussed with her friend Tom Bergeron.

Allison Holker.

Former DWTS Pro ‘Overwhelmed’ in Return to the Ballroom

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Former “Dancing With the Stars” pro Allison Holker returned to the ballroom on October 17, 2023. Holker was in the ...

A welcome tag.

DWTS Champ Introduces New Family Member 6 Months After Giving Birth

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Season 20 “Dancing With the Stars” champ Rumer Willis has a new dog. “Welcome to the family Atlantis Moon. You ...

DWTS Mirrorball with angel wings.

DWTS Alum’s Son Says ‘Heaven Is Lucky’ After Mother’s Death

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Former “Dancing With the Stars” competitor Suzanne Somers died on October 15, 2023. Somers, who had recently learned that her ...

Daniel Durant and Britt Stewart.

Britt Stewart Tells Us When She Really Fell in Love With Daniel Durant [Exclusive]

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Britt Stewart shares some details about her relationship with Daniel Durant.

Divorce paper.

DWTS Alum’s Husband Releases Statement After Filing for Divorce

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Former “Dancing With the Stars” competitor Jeannie Mai and her husband, Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins have ended their marriage. On September ...

Robert and Kym Herjavec.

Kym & Robert Herjavec Mourn Loss of Dear Friend

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Kym Herjavec and her husband Robert Herjavec are mourning the loss of their dear friend, Suzanne Somers. Somers, who competed ...

Rylee Arnold.

Fans Criticize Rylee Arnold for Copying Choreography From Season 28 Dance

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Fans are criticizing Rylee Arnold after noticing that her Disney Night dance was very similar to one Lindsay Arnold did on season 28.

RHOBH cast.

Kyle Richards Drops Bombshell About Season 13 Dinner Party

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“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kyle Richards hosted a dinner party for her friends while filming season 13, ...

DWTS female pros.

DWTS Pro Makes Return to the Ballroom 7 Years After Leaving the Show

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Former “Dancing With the Stars” pro Allison Holker was in the ballroom on October 17, 2023, for Disney Night. Holker ...

Britney Spears.

Britney Spears’ ‘Everytime’ Music Video Now Has a Heartbreaking Meaning: WATCH

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Britney Spears‘ memoir, “The Woman In Me,” is slated for release on October 24, 2023. The pop star is expected ...

Alyson Hannigan, Mira Sorvino, and Xochitl Gomez.

Mira Sorvino Shares the Person She’s Dancing for on Season 32

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A season 32 contestant is dancing in honor of someone very special.

A man with his head in his hands.

DWTS Alum’s Husband Left Heartbroken Following Her Death: ‘I Weep’

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The husband of former “Dancing With the Stars” competitor Suzanne Somers has posted a tribute following her death. On October ...

Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

Retired DWTS Pro Says Maks Chmerkovskiy Apologized for Insensitive Comments

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A "Dancing With the Stars" pro says Maksim Chmerkovskiy apologized to her for insensitive comments.

Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards.

Kyle Richards & Mauricio Umansky Had ‘Things Going on’ Prior to Separation, Co-Star Says

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Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky’s separation came after the two had been struggling in their marriage. The “Real Housewives of ...

Lauren Luyendyk and Arie Luyendyk.

Arie Luyendyk & Lauren Luyendyk Introduce New Family Member

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Arie Luyendyk and Lauren Luyendyk have grown their family by one.

Alan Bersten.

Alan Bersten Reveals Which DWTS Partner ‘Changed’ His Life

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Alan Bersten has a close bond with his former "Dancing With the Stars" partner.

A pregnant woman.

Pregnant DWTS Alum Hospitalized After Falling Ill on Babymoon

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Pregnant “Dancing With the Stars” alum Jana Kramer was hospitalized in Florida while on her babymoon with husband-to-be, Allan Russell. ...

Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd.

Maks Chmerkovskiy Says He & Peta Murgatroyd Thought They ‘Lost Rio’

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Maks Chmerkovskiy got candid about his wife's pregnancy.

Amy Purdy and Derek Hough.

Amy Purdy Walks for the First Time in Years (& Dances With Derek Hough): WATCH

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Amy Purdy has walked — and danced — for the first time in four years. “After injuring my leg 4 ...