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.
Engagement ring.

DWTS Champ’s Boyfriend Surprises Her With Proposal: Engaged & ‘So Happy’

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A "Dancing With the Stars" champ has announced her engagement.

Bethenny Frankel and Raquel Leviss.

Bethenny Frankel Criticized for ‘Lazy’ Raquel Leviss Interview

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Bethenny Frankel is being criticized by another "Vanderpump Rules" alum.

Allison Holker.

Allison Holker Dances for the First Time Since tWitch’s Death: WATCH

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Allison Holker is dancing again after the tragic loss of her husband, tWitch.

DWTS pros.

Another DWTS Pro Announces She’s Leaving the Show Ahead of Season 32

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Another "Dancing With the Stars" pro is out for season 32.

Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough.

Here’s Who Was in Derek Hough & Hayley Erbert’s Wedding Party

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Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert's wedding party photos have been released.

Tom Bergeron and Bob Barker.

Tom Bergeron Pays Tribute to His Dear Friend, Bob Barker

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Tom Bergeron and Bob Barker became friends many years ago.

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert.

See Derek Hough & Hayley Erbert’s First Wedding Photo

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Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert tied the knot in California.

Bob Barker.

Bob Barker Dead at 99: Who Was His Wife, Dorothy Jo Gideon?

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Dorothy Jo Gideon was the wife of legendary television show host, Bob Barker.

DWTS logo.

DWTS Champ Shares Intimate Photo: ‘I Have Never Felt More Beautiful in My Whole Life’

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A "Dancing With the Stars" champ shared a special post in honor of her 35th birthday.

Boots on a red carpet.

DWTS Alum Makes Red Carpet Debut With Fiancee

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A "Dancing With the Stars" alum stepped out on a red carpet with his fiancee for the first time.

Louie Ruelas and Teresa Giudice.

Louie Ruelas Criticized for Latest Comments About Teresa Giudice

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People are dragging Louie Ruelas on social media.

"Dancing With the Stars" pros.

DWTS Pro & Fan Favorite Is Not Returning for Season 32

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A "Dancing With the Stars" pro has decided not to return to the show for season 32.

Andy Cohen.

Bethenny Frankel Says She’s ‘Sure’ Andy Cohen Is Mad at Her

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A former "Real Housewives" star is pretty certain that Andy Cohen is upset with her.

Broken heart.

DWTS Champ Explains Surprising Reason Behind Split

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A "Dancing With the Stars" champ and her fiance have broken off their engagement.

Julianne Hough.

Julianne Hough Reveals Why She’s the Most Qualified to Replace Tyra Banks

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Julianne Hough shares what makes her qualified to host "Dancing With the Stars."

Ramona Singer.

Kate Chastain Says RHONY Reboot Is ‘Karma’ for Ramona Singer

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A Bravo star is sharing her thoughts on the new RHONY.

Stuffed animals.

DWTS Alum Reveals She’s ‘Planning a Family’ After Surprise Wedding Announcement

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A "Dancing With the Stars" alum is making future plans after tying the knot.

Candace Cameron Bure.

Fans Rally Around Candace Cameron Bure After She Shares Sad News

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Candace Cameron Bure is mourning a sad family loss.

Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney.

Are Katie Maloney & Tom Schwartz Giving Love Another Chance?

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Rumors about Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney's relationship have been swirling.

A woman crying.

DWTS Champ Breaks Down Crying: ‘You’re Going to Be Ok’

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A "Dancing With the Stars" champ is having a really hard time.

Taylor Swift.

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Cast Member Linked to Taylor Swift & Her Eras Tour

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A "Dancing With the Stars" cast member has a lot to do with Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour.

Julianne Hough.

DWTS Fans Are Gushing Over First Promos for Season 32

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ABC has released the first promo photo for season 32 of "Dancing With the Stars."

Raquel Leviss and Kristen Doute.

Kristen Doute: Raquel Leviss Was Telling the Truth About ‘You Know Who’

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Kristen Doute is responding to something very particular in Raquel Leviss' interview with Bethenny Frankel.

Jenna Johnson.

DWTS Pro Jenna Johnson Injured During Savor Show

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Jenna Johnson shared details of an injury she sustained during a performance in Napa.

Jade Roper.

Jade Roper Taken to Emergency Room Following Pregnancy Loss

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Jade Roper was taken to the ER about a week after revealing that she'd suffered a miscarriage.

Jennifer Grey.

Fans Think DWTS Champ Jennifer Grey’s Daughter Is Her Twin

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Jennifer Grey shared a few new photos of her lookalike daughter.

Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy.

Jenna Johnson & Val Chmerkovskiy’s Son Marks Huge Milestone

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Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy's son has said his first word.

Rumer Willis.

‘Hot Mom’ Rumer Willis Shares New Photos of Infant Daughter

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Rumer Willis has shared a bit of a life update and new photos of her baby girl.

Bethenny Frankel.

Bethenny Frankel Fires Back at Former Co-Star’s Bombshell Claim

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Bethenny Frankel posted and then deleted a response to a bombshell claim made by her former RHONY co-star.

Robert Herjavec and Kym Herjavec.

Kym Herjavec Shares ‘the Sweetest’ Photo of Her Mom & Haven

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Kym Herjavec shared a photo of her mom and her daughter at the Museum of Ice Cream.