Russ Weakland

Senior Reporter

Senior LA Reporter Russ Weakland has worked with HollywoodLife.com for nearly a decade, helping to break some of the site’s most exciting, exclusive content on all your favorite stars. He can always be found covering major Hollywood events like the Golden Globes, the Oscars, The Voice, and Dancing with the Stars, and on the red carpet for the biggest movie premieres of the moment. Throughout his career, he has also helped break some of the biggest stories in Hollywood, including the explosive Chris Brown and Rihanna domestic violence incident in 2009. Prior to joining HL, Russ worked at Radar Online and TMZ and the film industry on various TV and Film sets like Chronicles of Narnia and Without A Trace. He is a proud graduate of Full Sail University in Orlando, FL.

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Michael Che: How The ‘SNL’ Cast & Crew Are Reacting To Backlash Over Simone Biles Jokes

A source tells HollywoodLife exclusively that the ‘SNL’ cast and crew are not ‘making a big deal’ about Michael Che’s jokes about Simone Biles.

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August 1, 2021

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Kelly Clarkson Is ‘Sad & Angry’ As She Deals With Divorce & Custody Drama With Ex Brandon Blackstock

Kelly Clarkson ‘is dealing with all the emotions one can deal with’ during her divorce and custody battle with ex Brandon Blackstock and it could be leading her to make some ‘interesting music.’

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July 28, 2021

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98 Degrees Vows To ‘Stay True’ To Their Roots With New Music As They Drop 1st Video In 8 Years

Pop group 98 Degrees speaks exclusively to HollywoodLife about their new music, the band’s legacy, and a potential tour with NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.

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July 25, 2021

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Kim Kardashian & Kanye: Why They’ll Support Each Other In Public ‘Again & Again’ Despite Their Split

Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West in Feb. but the former lovebirds are still ‘civil and talk quite often’ while trying to find a ‘balance’ in their post-split lives.

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July 23, 2021

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Jennifer Lopez’s 52nd Birthday Plans With Rekindled Flame Ben Affleck Revealed

Jennifer Lopez is set to celebrate her 52nd birthday, however it’s going to be a low-key affair, with her former flame Ben Affleck and her family.

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July 21, 2021

Josh Peck

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Josh Peck Wants Tom Hanks In ‘Turner & Hooch’ Reboot: ‘Nothing Would Make Me Happier’

‘Turner & Hooch’ is getting the reboot treatment 32 years later. HL spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Josh Peck and Reginald VelJohnson about a possible Tom Hanks guest spot in the future.

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July 21, 2021

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Paralympic Swimmer Mallory Weggemann On Why She’s ‘Really Excited’ For 2021 Tokyo Olympics

Paralympian Mallory Weggemann has opened up about what continues to motivate her, as she prepares for the upcoming Games in Tokyo.

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July 20, 2021

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Beach Volleyball Player April Ross Reveals Why The Olympics Will ‘Feel Weird’ Without A Live Audience

Beach volleyball player April Ross speaks to HollywoodLife about the ‘unique’ 2021 Tokyo Olympics, her campaign with Eli Lilly and Company that advocates for health equity, and more.

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July 20, 2021

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High Jumper Vashti Cunningham Reveals How She’s Preparing For The Olympics: I’m ‘Really Excited’

Track & field athlete Vashti Cunningham speaks to HollywoodLife about her prep process for the Tokyo Olympics & the ‘good pressure’ of coming from a family of famous athletes.

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July 18, 2021

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Exclusive Interview

Eva Marie Says Fellow WWE Stars Nikki & Brie Bella Are ‘Staples’ In Wrestling: They’re ‘Fantastic’

WWE Superstar Eva Marie talked about Nikki and Brie Bella’s success and complimented how they’ve handled their brand, in an EXCLUSIVE interview with HL.

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July 16, 2021

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Jason Sudeikis Reveals If He’ll Return Next Season To ‘SNL’ To Reprise His Joe Biden Character

In this EXCLUSIVE interview, Jason Sudeikis reveals if fans can expect him to make a big return to ‘Saturday Night Live’ as Joe Biden.

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July 16, 2021

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Justin Bieber & Hailey Baldwin Are ‘Doing Great’ & ‘In Love’ Despite Video ‘Drama’

Sources tell HollywoodLife that Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are in ‘good shape’ despite the video drama.

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July 13, 2021

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Olympic Swimmer Katie Ledecky Reveals Secret Rituals That Help Her ‘Relax’ Before Competing

Katie Ledecky speaks to HollywoodLife about the upcoming 2021 Tokyo Olympics, her partnership with grooming brand BIC, and more!

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July 8, 2021

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Rock Climber Brooke Raboutou Hopes To Meet ‘Legend’ Simone Biles At 2021 Olympics

In an interview with HollywoodLife, Brooke Raboutou chats about her climbing debut at the Olympics and love for Simone Biles.

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July 7, 2021

Zendaya & Tom Holland Are ‘Very Happy Together’: Why They’re ‘Attracted To’ Each Other

‘Spider-Man’ co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya started off as friends, but a source tells HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY that their relationship has become “so much more.”

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