Rumer Willis Slams Surgery Rumors, Chrishell Stause Shades Katharine McPhee and More Us Top Stories

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on May 21, 2026. Here are key takeaways:

• Shutting down rumors: Rumer Willis is pushing back on plastic surgery speculation, telling “The Inside Edit” podcast that her face has physically changed because of spiritual work, not cosmetic procedures. The actress said she no longer gets Botox and credits motherhood with helping her feel “back in my power.”

• An unexpected feud: Katharine McPhee is responding to Chrishell Stause calling her “insecure” for backing “problematic men” in a TikTok comment. The American Idol alum said she has “no idea” what prompted the criticism, though others speculated it stemmed from her endorsement of Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles Mayor.

• Behind bars: A former inmate is claiming Mackenzie Shirilla showed no remorse behind bars and wanted to “be like” Regina George from Mean Girls. Mary Katherine Crowder, who served time with Shirilla at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, also disputed claims that a medical condition caused the 2022 crash that killed two people.

Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance