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.
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DWTS Pro Made Her Husband Promise to Keep a Heartbreaking Secret

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A DWTS pro admits that she made her husband promise to keep a heartbreaking secret.

Ramona Singer

Ramona Singer Opens Up About Former Boyfriend’s Sudden Death

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Ramona Singer opened up about a tragedy that affected her life.

Gabriella Giudice

Fans Can’t Get Over How Much Gabriella Giudice Looks Like Nonno in new Photo

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Fans can't believe how much Gabriella Giudice resembles her late grandfather.

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Gives Update on Baby Plans

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A former "Vanderpump Rules" star has shared an update on when he and his wife plan on adding to their family.

Kym Herjavec and Robert Herjavec

PHOTOS: Kym & Robert Herjavec Spend Father’s Day in Italy With Twins

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Kym Herjavec and Robert Herjavec are vacationing in Italy with their twins, Hudson and Haven.

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DWTS Champ ‘Messed Up’ After Winning the Mirrorball

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A DWTS winner screwed up camera angles for production after the Mirrorball Trophy was announced.

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Former ‘Real Housewives’ Star Drops Big Hint About Spinoff

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A "Real Housewives" star teased her involvement in an upcoming spinoff.

Nayte Olukoya and Michelle Young

Fans Called Out Major Red Flag Before Michelle Young & Nayte Olukoya Split

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Fans noticed a red flag in a TikTok video that Nayte Olukoya posted before he and Michelle Young announced their split.

Tony Dovolani

Former DWTS Pro Tony Dovolani Gives Rare Update on Daughter’s Achievements

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Tony Dovolani shared a photo of some of the certificates that his daughter earned at school.

Brittany Cartwright

Jax Taylor Gives an Update on Brittany Cartwright After Fan Shows Concern

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Jax Taylor was asked if Brittany Cartwight was okay.

Jacqueline Laurita

PHOTO: Jacqueline Laurita’s Son Nicholas Turns 13

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Jacqueline Laurita's son celebrated his 13th birthday with a circus-theme party.

Dolores Catania

Dolores Catania Says She ‘Beat Up’ Frank Catania’s Girlfriend After Split

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Dolores Catania took out her "anger" on Frank Catania's girlfriend after he cheated.

Carrie Ann Inaba

Carrie Ann Inaba Gives Update on DWTS Season 31 Changes, Judge’s Panel

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Carrie Ann Inaba is opening up about her future on DWTS and the program's switch to Disney+.

Kyle Richards

Fans Can’t Get Over Kyle Richards’ Daughter’s ‘Stunning’ New Photo

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Kyle Richards' daughter looks "gorgeous" in a new photo.

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DWTS Champ Says She’s Been Called ‘Ugly’ on Social Media

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A 2015 DWTS champ took to social media to address haters.

Kyle Richards.

See How Much Kyle Richards’ Face Has Changed in ‘Then & Now’ Photos

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A new side-by-side of Kyle Richards gives fans an idea of how much she's changed over the years.

Luis Ruelas and Teresa Giudice

Luis Ruelas Shares His Feelings About Margaret Josephs

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Luis Ruelas and Teresa Giudice seem to be in a better place with at least one of their RHONJ co-stars.

Jeannie Mai, Jenna Johnson, Val Chmerkovskiy

LOOK: ‘Nervous’ DWTS Alum Shares First Photos of Newborn Daughter

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A new member of the DWTS extended family has made her internet debut.

Taylor Armstrong.

Fans Can’t Get Over Taylor Armstrong’s Look in New Video

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Taylor Armstrong shared a video in Santa Monica, California, and many fans said they didn't recognize her.

Kathy Hilton.

Kathy Hilton Debunks Rumor About the Season 12 Reunion

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Kathy Hilton reveals that she will absolutely be attending the season 12 reunion.

Luis Ruelas and Teresa Giudice

Did Teresa Giudice Send out new Wedding Invitations After Leak?

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Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas had to act quickly after their wedding information was leaked online by Ramona Singer.

Jax Taylor

Jax Taylor Says He Needs Surgery ‘So Bad’

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Jax Taylor sent tweets to TLC about needing surgery.

Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen Made a ‘Real Housewives’ Star Upset on WWHL

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A "Real Housewives" star admitted that she was unhappy that Andy Cohen asked her daughter a question on WWHL.

Joe Giudice.

EXCLUSIVE: Does Joe Giudice Have a new Girlfriend?

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Joe Giudice's rep shares an update on Joe Giudice.

Jacqueline Laurita.

Jacqueline Laurita Fires Back at Fans Accusing Her of Photoshopping New Pics

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Jacqueline Laurita responds to Instagram users who questioned her recent ads.

Milania Giudice.

Milania Giudice Praised for Kindness Toward Luis Ruelas’ Autistic Son

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Milania Giudice and Luis Ruelas' son Nicholas have formed a sweet bond.

Kym and Robert Herjavec

Fans Can’t Get Over Kym Herjavec’s Daughter Haven in New Family Photo

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Kym Herjavec and her family posed for family photos with their two dogs, Lola and Trixie.

Lisa Vanderpump.

Lisa Vanderpump Reveals ‘Change’ Is in Store for Season 10 of VPR

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Lisa Vanderpump shared some insight on what's to come on "Vanderpump Rules."

Ramona Singer and Andy Cohen.

Andy Cohen Responds to Ramona Singer’s Wedding Invite Leak

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Andy Cohen has made a comment about Ramona Singer's Instagram mess up.

Lindsay Arnold.

DWTS Pro Lindsay Arnold Claps Back After Being Asked if She’s Pregnant

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Lindsay Arnold responds to a fan who asked her if she's pregnant with her second baby.