Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Elizabeth Lauten to Sasha and Malia Obama: Try Showing a Little ... | Gossip Hollywood Blog

Elizabeth Lauten to Sasha and Malia Obama: Try Showing a Little <b>...</b> | Gossip Hollywood Blog


Elizabeth Lauten to Sasha and Malia Obama: Try Showing a Little <b>...</b>

Posted: 30 Nov 2014 04:17 AM PST

Elizabeth Lauten, an aide to a Tennessee Congressman, is under fire for posting a Facebook rant calling out the daughters of U.S. President Barack Obama.

  • Elizabeth Lauten Photo
  • Malia and Sasha

Following the POTUS' annual pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey - a silly but harmless White House tradition - Lauten tore into his two teenage girls.

Sasha and Malia Obama were apparently not as transfixed by the pardon ceremony as this Congressional aide would have appreciated, thankyouvermuch.

Lauten, obviously, took to Facebook to lecture the pair:

"Dear Sasha and Malia, I get your both in those awful teen years but you're a part of the First Family. Try showing a little class. At least respect the part you play."

"Then again, your mother and father don't respect their positions very much, or the nation for that matter, so I'm guessing you're coming up a little short in the 'good role model' department."

"Dress like you deserve respect, not a spot in a bar."

Yeah. Possibly a bit over the line at the end there.

The communications director for Rep. Steven Fincher (R) and one-time media manager for the Republican National Committee soon felt the backlash.

After being called "mean," "thoughtless," "ignorant," and many more things not suitable for print on a family celebrity gossip website, Lauten apologized.

"After many hours of prayer, talking to my parents, and re-reading my words online," she said she wished she had not make the controversial comments.

"I can see more clearly just how hurtful my words were," an apologetic Lauten said. "Please know, those judgmental feelings truly have no place in my heart."

The original post has either been deleted or made private.

All in all, it's just further proof that partisan bitterness can't even take Thanksgiving off. Can't we all just get along? Or at least rant against something universally reviled?

You know, like Michelle Obama's healthy school lunches?

Kim Kardashian: So Thankful for North West! - The <b>Hollywood Gossip</b>

Posted: 29 Nov 2014 11:36 AM PST

It may not be alluring as photos of Kim Kardashian nude.

But it's far more adorable.

Kim Kardashian has posted a new picture online in honor of Thanksgiving, giving Instagram followers a fresh look at daughter North West and penning as a caption that she's so "thankful" for her "best friend."

Fancy North West

Little Nori looks all grown up in the image, as she stands around in a black furry coat with matching pants and shoes.

She's also rocking some diamond earrings and her black hair is pulled back in a small bun.

Kim has been publishing more and more pictures of her child as North grows older.

She says she'd be fine with North posing naked someday, which is a VERY disturbing thought, and she's also been open of late about her plans to have a second child with Kanye West.

There's been some talk of Kardashian using a surrogate for this second baby, but that rumor has seemingly been put to rest.

We'll likely find out the truth soon, but, in the meantime, no matter what you may think her mother, one has to admit

North West is pretty darn adoable, isn't she?

It's Kim Kardashian and daughter Nori! The former posted this photo online with a simple caption: Good morning.

Kendall Jenner Goes Public with Burn Book, Calls Out Haters - The <b>...</b>

Posted: 29 Nov 2014 05:23 AM PST

Kendall Jenner has gone all Mean Girls on her critics.

The half-sister of Khloe, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian has filmed a video for Dazed magazine in which she takes a literal page from that beloved comedy.

In the following footage, we see Kendall jotting down insults from her critics, such as those who think she's only a model due to her family connections and those who think she once "made out with a hot dog."

It's a pretty creative way of getting back at the haters, we must admit. Take a look now:

Kendall Jenner Burn Book

Kendall Jenner will never be a real model... Kendall Jenner is a spoiled brat... Kendall Jenner is ugly, evil and greedy... It's crazy to think North West can already read better than Kendall Jenner.

Do you agree with these disses? Do you think Kendall has only succeeded in the fashion industry to her last name? 

And/or do you give Kendall props for responding to the criticism in this manner?

And could you ever imagine Kim Kardashian doing anything remotely this original? We must hand it to Kendall for actually showing some kind of personality here.

We still wish she wouldn't show so much skin here, however: 

This is ONE RACY photo of Kendall and Kylie Jenner in bikinis on Instagram. Goodness.

Roseanne Barr Tweets Bloody Face Photo, Jokes About "Tussle <b>...</b>

Posted: 28 Nov 2014 05:00 AM PST

Roseanne Barr spent her Thanksgiving this year backtracking from a joke most Twitter followers believe went way too far.

Late Wednesday night, the comedian posted a photo of her swollen/ravaged face online, quipping that she just "got in a tussle w bill cosby" and "U shoyld see that mfer."

The former sitcom star later deleted the picture and the caption and explained that the following image was due to a "chemical peel" she got to "look more sexier."

Roseanne Barr Twitter Photo

Barr, of course, was originally joking about the ongoing Bill Cosby scandal in which that legendary actor finds himself at the center of numerous sexual assault allegations.

Multiple women have come forward over the past few weeks and accused Cosby of drugging them and raping them, with most alleged cases having taken place in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Most recently, celebrities such as Michelle Hurd and Janice Dickinson have joined the long list of accusers.

Cosby has remained awkwardly mum on the issue (below), while his attorney has released a handful of statement that deny all allegations made against his client.

Bill Cosby Shoots Down Sexual Assault Questions

However, it's clear where Barr stands on the controversy.

"I don't wanna get sued or have [Cosby] send anyone to beat me up, but I think it's obvious: 13 to 1," Barr told The New York Daily News in regard to the number of women who have come forward against Cosby.

Roseanne adds that this situation "is the best and the worst thing. It's horrible when you peel back the curtain and see what's behind it, but it's so great that people now have the capacity to actually look at the truth and see how it adds up."

What do you think of her Twitter picture and joke? Did she go way too far in mocking Cosby, along with violence against women in general?

Or is everything now fair game when it comes to Bill Cosby?

Dancing with the Stars Champions: Who&#39;s the Best? - The <b>...</b>

Posted: 29 Nov 2014 06:00 AM PST

Another season of Dancing with the Stars came to an entertaining end this week.

And, when all was said, done, juked and jived, former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor Alfonso Ribeiro was voted the latest champion, taking home the mirror ball trophy with partner Witney Carson.

Based on the history of winners through this competition's storied history, Ribeiro was a surprise victor. He's not an ex-athlete. He hasn't won a single medal in any Olympic Games.

But one should never underestimate the power of The Carlton.

The soap star captured the first-ver mirror ball, while Mazo never again finished higher than eighth on Dancing with the Stars.

Where, however, does Alfonso Ribeiro rank among all-time Dancing with the Stars first place finishers?

We've posted photos of all 19 winning celebrities above (along with their professional partners) and we now want to know:

WHO IS THE GREATEST DANCING WITH THE STARS CHAMPION EVER?

Sunday, 30 November 2014

Scott Stapp Blames Financial Woes on Criticism of President Obama ... | Gossip Hollywood Blog

Scott Stapp Blames Financial Woes on Criticism of President Obama <b>...</b> | Gossip Hollywood Blog


Scott Stapp Blames Financial Woes on Criticism of President Obama <b>...</b>

Posted: 28 Nov 2014 03:27 AM PST

As previously reported, Scott Stapp is broke.

The Creed singer opened up about his dire situation via a strange video on Facebook Wednesday, telling fans he's been under a "vicious attack" by the IRS, which has frozen his bank accounts and left him "penniless."

Stapp asserts that money has been stolen from him and insisted in the footage that he's "sober," emphasizing that "truth will prevail."

Scott Stapp: I'm Broke!

Yesterday, meanwhile, Stapp conducted a radio interview and claimed his 2012 criticism of President Obama during a Fox News segment is why the government has made him a target.

"I believe that the IRS situation is definitely a result of me expressing my dissatisfaction with President Obama," he said. "Absolutely. 100 percent."

HOWEVER, Jaclyn Stapp tells another story.

According to TMZ, she filed for divorce from the artist last month and also filed legal documents that allege Scott Stapp has serious mental issues.

She says Stapp hears voices, has visions of people on fire, has threatened to kill himself and is in possession of man guns.

Jaclyn adds that her ex-husband is broke because he spends all his money on drugs such as cocaine, PCP, meth, marijuana and Special K.

She hopes that she can open up lines of communications with the troubled rocker in order to steer him in the right direction. We hope for the same.

THG Presents: The 10 Biggest Turkeys of 2014! - The <b>Hollywood</b> <b>...</b>

Posted: 27 Nov 2014 04:10 AM PST

Happy Thanksgiving, from The Hollywood Gossip family to yours.

What would this quintessential, traditional and uniquely American holiday be without family, food, football and appreciation for the things we hold dearest in this world?

In the case of THG, that means turkeys, in more ways than one.

Spencer Pratt is a Turkey

Who will win THG's 8th Annual Spencer Pratt Thanksgiving Turkey Award!?

On this 27th day of November, we're paying tribute to some of the celebrities we had the honor, the pleasure, and the burden of covering here in 2014.

We're talking straight up fowl individuals. Serious bird brains.

You get the idea. So who ruffled feathers with antics that left us shaking our heads, hanging our heads in shame, and laughing our heads off at the same time?

Without further ado, here are our Top 10 Turkeys of 2014 ...

10. Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott (tie). These two are really something else. Even in an era where shameless reality shows and celebs are pervasive.

9. Kylie Jenner's lips (and their critics). Are they surgically enhanced? Probably not, but Kylie Jenner's lips look pretty ridiculous. As do the haters who care so much.

8. June Shannon. What else is there to say at this point in time? Besides SIGH.

7. Scott Disick. We legitimately enjoy The Lord and the comic relief he brings to Keeping Up With the Kardashians and the celebrity gossip world overall.

Still, though. Dude needs to pull it together before he ruins his life and family.

Lord Disick often says what we're thinking. Especially when he's ragging on his baby mama's clueless sisters.

6. Adam Levine. Through no fault of his own, the above-average singer became astonishingly overexposed. The man is literally everywhere at all times.

Someone needs to vote him off of The Voice ... or the radio ... or something.

5. Hank Baskett. Either he hooked up with a transsexual model and tried to may him/her off, got played and set up by one, or made it all up for reality TV.

Any of those three options earn the Kendra on Top star a spot on this list.

4. Chris Brown. Even by Chris Brown standards, he had a pretty epic year of generating needless drama and controversy at seemingly every opportunity.

3. Florida Man. If you see a thoroughly ridiculous headline you think has to be from The Onion but is somehow real, chances are good it was Florida Man.

2. Justin Bieber. A former global teen heart throb now morphed into the globe's biggest douche, this year was the apex of a meltdown years in the making.

Hard to top for entertainment, yet at the same time kind of depressing.

1. Teresa Giudice. Living beyond her means, being bad at felony schemes and clueless about consequences, living in denial and showing no remorse?

Yup. Pretty much the definition of a turkey in our estimation.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at THG!!!!

Duck Dynasty Season 7 Episode 2 Recap: It&#39;s News to Them! - The <b>...</b>

Posted: 27 Nov 2014 06:47 AM PST

The Robertsons didn't have much time to lament Sadie Robertson's loss on the Dancing with the Stars finale this week.

That's because they had to prepare to host a local news broadcast last night. For real!

(Yes, we know Duck Dynasty Season 7 Episode 2 was taped a long time ago. Just go with it, okay?)

Watch Duck Dynasty Season 7 Episode 2 Online

The latest installment of this A&E hit found reality TV's favorite family (oh, we said it, Kardashians!) taking over "Good Morning Arklamiss."

And they proved themselves to be surprisingly adept at working far away from the woods.

There was Willie and Jase, serving as anchormen and keeping the production humming. There was Si as the weatherman, giving Al Roker a run for his entertaining money.

Kay, meanwhile, presented her beloved Thanksgiving recipes to the audience, while the rest of the relatives offered up some unique tips for the holiday season.

Ready to take some notes? To see if the Robertsons could take over for The Today Show team if need be? To see Jase actually dressed in a suit?!?

It happened, folks. And you can click on the video above to watch Duck Dynasty online to see all this craziness transpire.

Scott Stapp: Creed Frontman is Broke and Homeless, Blames <b>...</b>

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 11:35 AM PST

Scott Stapp - lead singer of the popular 90s Christian rock band Creed - posted an alarming video to his Facebook page earlier today:

In the clip, Stapp explains that he's broke, homeless, and living in a hotel, following several days of sleeping in his truck, and eventually being admitted to an emergency room.

Scott Stapp: Broke, Homeless

Stapp blames the federal government, claiming that an audit went awry, causing the IRS to seize every dollar he had to his name.

"I'm under some kind of pretty vicious attack," Stapp says in the clip. "I still haven't figured out why, except that about eight weeks ago I began an audit...During the course of audit a lot of things were uncovered. A lot of money was stolen from me."

"The IRS has frozen my bank accounts two or three times to leave me completely penniless. When I called to find out why, they said,  'Oh we had an address mix-up. It was a clerical error. We'll return your funds in 9 to 10 months."

"If any of you guys were worried, just know, I'm sober; I'm safe as of right now; don't be believe any lies, and just know the truth will prevail."

The singer last made headlines in 2012, when it was reported that rapper T.I. saved Stapp's life following a suicide attempt.

Stapp welcomed his third child in 2010, while he was still struggling with depression and addiction issues. It is not currently known if he is still in contact with his family.

Tori Spelling Confirms Dean McDermott Departure: Will True Tori <b>...</b>

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 10:18 AM PST

Will the show go on?

Despite Dean McDermott recently telling Dr. Oz that he's not quitting his family's ridiculously scripted reality series, Tori Spelling appeared today on The Meredith Vieira Show and confirmed the opposite.

Asked about the rumors that McDermott doesn't want to continue filming the series, Spelling told the host "that's true."

True Tori Fight Scene

So, does this mean True Tori will soon be coming to an end?

"I don't think so," Spelling replied. "For me, you know, it's True Tori. I have a lot more to tell. I have four children, I'm a mom, I'm a woman, and I want to go on and I really really really need the money."

McDermott has opened up in recent weeks about his depression, while the couple continues to struggle with his affair.

Talk of a Dean McDermott-Tori Spelling divorce has been circulating around the Internet for months, though Spelling continues to insist she's sticking with her man.

Even if he is an admitted cheater.

"I chose to deal with it because it was my journey, it was my truth," Spelling told Vieira of why she's made her private issues so very public. "Women everywhere go through this and I wanted to put it out there."

McDermott doesn't share this enthusiasm, however.

"I can't keep opening a vein, opening my soul and sharing my feelings and thoughts and demons with the world," he previously told Access Hollywood. "I don't watch it. I can't. It's really difficult. I can't do it anymore, for my soul."

Still, True Tori Season 3 Episode 7 will air on Tuesday and many will say McDermott's departure simply gives writers new material for Season 4.

Why do folks continue to turn in to this nonsense? Here is your chance to watch True Tori online and to find out for yourself:

Chris Soules Pregnancy Test Drama: Did New Bachelor Knock <b>...</b>

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 01:19 PM PST

Last week, ABC released a promo for The Bachelor that played up the show's unintentionally comedic aspects, while teasing a few The Bachelor spoilers.

Today, the network shared a teaser that focuses on the soap opera-caliber drama that's made the cutthroat romantic competition series such an addictive reality TV staple over the years.

The Bachelor Pregnancy Test Promo

it's an understatement to say there's a lot going on in this trailer:

We get our first extended look at Chris Soules as The Bachelor; we learn producers have brought in more wannabe-fiancees than ever before...But the real surprise comes at the very end:

As the show's signature, schlocky voice-over promises a season "pregnant with possibility," the camera closes in on a discarded home pregnancy test...

The results screen has been blurred out, so it's totally possible that one of the ladies simply experienced a false alarm, but the dramatic tease certainly has the Internet abuzz with speculation. 

The new promo has raised a number of questions about this upcoming season:

Would the show go on if one of the ladies got knocked up? Will the female fans who fell in love with Chris after he got dumped by Andi Dorfman feel the same way if he gets some rando pregnant?

Doesn't ABC stock that damn Fantasy Suite with condoms?!

Hopefully all these questions and more will be answered in the show's 19th (!) season.

In the meantime you can watch The Bachelor online to relive every sleazy moment the Fantasy Suite has to offer, and click through pics of the new star below:

Chris Soules is The Bachelor 2015. Here he is, leaving no doubts about it.

Sunday, 23 November 2014

Jennifer Lawrence in beautiful Dior at the Hollywood premiere of ... | Gossip Hollywood Blog

Jennifer Lawrence in beautiful Dior at the <b>Hollywood</b> premiere of <b>...</b> | Gossip Hollywood Blog


Jennifer Lawrence in beautiful Dior at the <b>Hollywood</b> premiere of <b>...</b>

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 06:07 AM PST

November 18, 2014 17:36:33 Posted at November 18, 2014 17:36:33
Lainey Posted by Lainey
Photos:
WENN

Last night was the Hollywood premiere of Mockingjay Part 1. I've not read any stories about Chris Martin being there, have you? Let me know. Because a couple of weeks ago the Daily Mail was saying that he was going to show up and be with Jennifer Lawrence at the after-party. Last week, when Lawrence was in London promoting the movie and Chris was seen flying to London, people were thinking that he was going there to hook up with her…only Lawrence flew to NYC immediately and Martin stayed in London for Live Aid 30.

So…again…no one knows anything.

Except that she wore Dior last night and I love this dress on her because it looks like an upside down wine glass.

Natalie Morales and Willie Geist: Fired from Today? - The <b>Hollywood</b> <b>...</b>

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 06:16 AM PST

Today Show Shake-Up Alert! Today Show Shake-Up Alert!

Maybe.

About a week after rumors first surfaced that Natalie Morales was feuding with Tamron Hall and was unhappy with her role on the NBC morning program, insiders tell Us Weekly that both Morales and Willie Geist have been fired from Today.

Morales is already in negotiations with ABC, the tabloid adds, while Geist has lined up a gig at CBS.

Natalie Morales and Willie Geist

HOWEVER, in a memo obtained by Us Weekly, NBC News' Deborah Turness writes that General Manager Jamie Horowitz was simply "not the right fit" and has also been let go from his job, which he only held for two months.

Horowitz was allegedly the executive in favor of removing Morales and Geist from their posts and, with him now gone (for certain), it remains unclear whether Today will go through with his proposed anchor change.

A source says there are other ideas "floating around" as well, including demoting Hall back to MSNBC and adding Good Morning America alum Josh Elliott as a newsreader on Today.

"An executive went rogue and got fired for suggesting crazy ideas no one agreed with," an insider says of Horowitz, explaining that Morales and Geist aren't going anywhere.

And a Today Show rep echoes this sentiment, saying via statement:

"We have a strong anchor team we want here for a long time."

Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer go makeup free on the Today Show February 24, 2014.

Lisa Rinna Freaked Out on Kim Richards Because of Harry Hamlin <b>...</b>

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:29 PM PST

If you watched The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 5 Episode 1 this week, then you know that Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin joined the cast and immediately declared their place as the poshest, prettiest couple on a show full of posh, pretty people.

Hamlin on Housewives was something of a surprise, as it was originally rumored that he wouldn't be participating in the show, because...ya know, he has a real career and all.

But it looks like Harry's on board after all, and we already have reason to believe he'll be involved in some serious Housewives-style drama.

You may remember this Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 5 trailer. The Lisa RInna bug-out around the 1:30 mark stands out in particular:

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 5 Preview

Lisa can be heard to remark, "Don't you ever go after my husband!" before hurling a wineglass in the proud Housewives tradition. Now we might know what caused her to lose her cool:

Sources on set tell Radar Online that the fight began when Lisa Rinna accused Kim Richards of falling off the wagon during the ladies' trip to Amsterdam.

Kim shot back with some remark about how it's an open secret in Hollywood that Harry sleeps around.

Needless to say, Lisa was less than pleased. 

So between ax-alcoholics turning back to the bottle and accusations about philandering husbands, it sounds like we're in for quite the season.

Watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills online to catch every minute of the sauvignon blanc-slinging action.

Michael Keaton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie <b>...</b> - Lainey <b>Gossip</b>

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 03:46 PM PST

November 17, 2014 15:43:40 Posted at November 17, 2014 15:43:40
Lainey Posted by Lainey
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Jon Kopaloff/ Christopher Polk/ Jeff Kravitz/ Jason Merritt/ Getty

The race for Best Actor will be between Michael Keaton, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Eddie Redmayne this year. All three were at the Hollywood Film Awards. All three received awards at the Hollywood Film Awards. Jesus, is this show business or is this grade school?

As we've seen, Keaton had the early lead in this category since Venice. Redmayne came out hard after TIFF. But Cumberbatch is making his move. He's been closing in on both. And, as a source who was at the event on Friday told me, Cumberbatch is "in it to win it". He was seated at a table that included Harvey Weinstein and Les Moonves. He didn't drink, even though, as we've already clearly established, no one gives a sh-t about the Hollywood Film Awards, and he played every smile and gesture perfectly – for a politician.

The impression I was given about Eddie Redmayne's attitude, on the other hand, was that he wasn't so much campaigning as…grateful to be there? While Cumberbatch worked the room, under Harvey's supervision, my sources didn't see Eddie kissing too many babies and shaking too many hands. For him, you get the sense that the nomination really will be enough. It won't come with expectation.

So if it's between Cumberbatch and Michael Keaton, how is Keaton doing? Did you know that Michael Keaton and Jeff Bridges are basically the same age? I bring up Bridges because when Bridges won for Crazy Heart four years ago it was sold like he was the old guy in the race who deserved it over Clooney and Colin Firth and everyone else. Do you get the same impression of Michael Keaton? I wonder if that's where he might be vulnerable to Harvey Weinstein's strategy. Because I don't look at Michael Keaton and think "old guy". So if he can't campaign on his veteran card, what's going to be the angle? When you're up against Harvey, you have to have an angle.

Raven-Symone Slams Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Rumor: FALSE <b>...</b>

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 04:27 PM PST

With more and more women coming out over the past few days and accusing legendary comedian Bill Cosby of rape, Raven-Symone would like to go on record:

She is NOT one of them.

Raven-Symone Image

The 28-year old actress, forever known as Olivia from The Cosby Show to fans of that classic sitcom, found herself entangled in the Cosby scandal today, with chatter around the Internet alleging Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her.

To that rumor, Symone had the following to say via Facebook:

"I was NOT taking advantage of by Mr. Cosby when I was on the Cosby Show! I was practically a baby on that show and this is truly a disgusting rumor that I want no part of! Everyone on that show treated me with nothing but kindness. Now keep me out of this!"

A few weeks ago, comedian Hannibal Buress quipped in a stand-up routine about the fact that Cosby has been accused of rape by at least 13 women over the years.

Most of these alleged incidents took place over four decades ago.

Since then, supposed victims such as Joan Tarshis have come forward, sharing horrifying stories about how Cosby drugged them and forced them to perform various sexual acts.

Even supermodel Janice Dickinson claims Cosby sexually assaulted her.

Cosby's attorney has denied all allegations, though the star himself has remained quiet. In response, Netflix has postponed a planned comedy special with Cosby and NBC has pulled the plug on a new sitcom featuring the actor.

This evening, meanwhile, TV Land yanked all reruns of The Cosby Show off the air.

Taylor Lianne Chandler: Michael Phelps - The <b>Hollywood Gossip</b>

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 02:27 PM PST

Shortly after Michael Phelps was arrested for DUI back in September, it was revealed that he had been spending time with a new girlfriend just before his brush with the law.

Taylor Lianne Chandler was with Phelps the night of his arrest, and is rumored to have dated the Olympian for several months:

Taylor Lianne Chandler Photo

The relationship became a subject of tabloid interest due to the couple's age difference (Phelps is 29, Chandler is 41).

Now, however, it seems there's an even more unexpected element to the May-December romance. In a recent interview with Radar Online, Chandler reveals she never told Phelps that she was born as a man named David Roy Fitch:

"I was born with male genitalia with no testicles, but I also have a uterus and no ovaries," Chandler explains. 

Chandler adds that she began presenting as female while still in her teens, and later had surgery to become a woman.

In the interview, Chandler also details how her passionate affair with Phelps began.

Taylor says they met on Tinder back in August, and Phelps later invited her over to watch a Baltimore Ravens game.

"One thing led to another, and we made love during halftime. Later we had sex again. The intimacy was amazing! It was the first time in my life someone has made me feel like a true woman."

While Phelps is expected to complete rehab this week, Taylor says she's unsure if their relationship will continue, as she believes Phelps might feel that dating a transgender woman could be damaging to his career.

Taylor Lianne Chandler is Michael Phelps' alleged cougar girlfriend. This was sent to THG directly from a source claiming it's from her. Decide for yourself in this gallery!