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Steve Helling, Senior News Reporter

Born and raised in New York, Steve is a writer with more than 25 years of experience in covering celebrities, crime, and breaking news stories. He began working for People Magazine in 2000, where he remained until 2023. He went on to work as a writer at the New York Post before joining the Daily Mail in February 2025. Steve is also a familiar face on television. He hosted the true crime show 'Murder Made Me Famous,' which aired on the Reelz Channel for seven seasons and spawned a successful spinoff, 'Scandal Made Me Famous,' that lasted for four seasons. Now based in Florida, Steve covers a variety of beats for the Daily Mail.

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Total meltdown at CBS as anti-woke new boss Bari Weiss deploys shock and awe tactics: Staff are 'running scared'... as insiders reveal what they fear most

30/10/25 10:34

Swingeing job cuts are underway, with the network's formidable new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss telling staff this week that an 'enormously difficult' period lies ahead....read

Cheryl Hines' woke Hollywood friends turn on her, slamming 'unrecognizable' MAGA transformation: 'Beyond comprehension'
29/10/25 03:46
Friends who have known Cheryl Hines for years are horrified by the 60-year-old's dramatic transformation.
Britney Spears' family intervention: Star is 'losing control,' say insiders... as nuclear option is discussed and fears of the worst mount
26/10/25 10:49
Britney Spears' family are growing increasingly alarmed about her spiraling behavior and is quietly discussing how to step in before it's too late, the Daily Mail can reveal.
Fears for Britney Spears' safety amid shocking new video: 'She's spiraling'
23/10/25 09:16
It appears Britney is in trouble once again. Swerving her car into the wrong lane after a night out, she is 'spiraling' out of control in sad echoes of her infamous 2007 breakdown, friends say.
Dave Grohl on 'thin ice' with wife Jordyn Blum as insiders reveal her strict list of rules to save their marriage... and his plans for daughters to build relationship with his love child
23/10/25 12:02
The once beleaguered spouses have worked hard to overhaul their marriage, enduring months of counselling sessions and implementing strict rules, insiders have told the Daily Mail.
Kate Cassidy's friends reveal her 'concerning' behavior after Liam Payne's death... her reclusive life... and the one thing her late boyfriend 'would have wanted'
19/10/25 03:55
A year after the singer plunged to his death off a balcony, his girlfriend is moving on.
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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's wedding plans are OVER, say insiders... as 'toxic' couple's antics and awards blow-up are revealed
17/10/25 11:43
Despite aggressively promoting Wicked last year and lapping up the praise on the awards circuit together, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have not been spotted together for months.
Recovering Tiger Woods desperately wants one last dance... but experts warn he'd be crazy to return to golf
16/10/25 03:14
Tiger Woods, 49, has had an illustrious career that transcended the world of golf. But now his close friends have revealed the icon's new plans.
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Bella Hadid's health battle takes dark turn: Loved ones reveal hellish new details about model... as ominous texts emerge
15/10/25 03:01
Behind the glitzy runway show and behind the glamorous photoshoots, the model has been struggling.
Inside staff rebellion at Time magazine: Staff sabotaged 'worst ever' Trump cover... now they're in crosshairs of billionaire owner
14/10/25 10:43
When Donald Trump secured a historic peace deal that ended the war in Gaza, Time magazine tried to meet the moment with its traditional cover.
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The TRUTH behind Justin Bieber's relationship with his mom... and the real meaning of her cryptic prayer
14/10/25 07:36
After the singer's mom posted a prayer on her Instagram, Justin's flippant replay led many to believe that they were feuding, but friends say he was simply joking
He's the king of HGTV with a picture-perfect marriage. But behind closed doors cracks are showing...
11/10/25 12:38
HGTV star Tarek El Moussa has sparked concern over his 'sketchy' social media posts. But according to sources, HGTV won't be getting rid of the house flipper any time soon.
Fox insider reveals the fate of star NFL analyst Mark Sanchez... as victim files lawsuit after bloody drunken brawl with ex-QB
06/10/25 06:01
The former New York Jets star was in Indianapolis to call Sunday's Raiders-Colts game, but was hospitalized in critical condition in the early hours of Saturday morning after being stabbed.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau... the TRUTH: Late-night calls, flirty texts and the clue it's getting serious
04/10/25 03:11
The 40-year-old pop star and the 53-year-old former Canadian Prime Minister sent social media into a meltdown in July when they were spotted together at a restaurant in Montreal, Canada .
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Nicole Kidman pictured for first time since Keith Urban divorce
02/10/25 12:39
In exclusive Daily Mail photos, the actress, 58, was seen for the first time since the collapse of her 19-year marriage to singer Keith Urban, 57, out on a hike in Nashville, Tennesse, on Wednesday.
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Nicole Kidman pictured for the first time since Keith Urban divorce... as friends share brutal new details of her 'humiliation' and why he finally 'grew tired'
01/10/25 09:51
In exclusive Daily Mail photos, the actress, 58, was seen for the first time since the collapse of her 19-year marriage to singer Keith Urban, 57, out on a hike in Nashville, Tennesse, on Wednesday.
Truth behind Netflix star Madelyn Cline's steamy fling with a European prince as insiders reveal her bold intentions
26/09/25 04:57
Madelyn Cline and Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece and Denmark have sparked romance rumors after they were seen on a low-key date night in New York City.
Insiders: What really happened behind the scenes when Kimmel returned
25/09/25 02:10
As the late night host gave an emotional monologue, the show's crew held their breath as they wondered how the audience would react.
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Panic, paranoia and tears: What REALLY happened behind the scenes when Jimmy Kimmel returned to TV, told by show insiders
25/09/25 12:11
As the late night host gave an emotional monologue, the show's crew held their breath as they wondered how the audience would react.
Jimmy Kimmel's comeback descends into chaos: Staff turn on host over 'sh***y' behavior... as 'betrayal rumor' runs rife backstage
23/09/25 07:39
An insider told the Daily Mail there was 'chaos' backstage before Kimmel's highly anticipated return to late-night TV.
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Insiders reveal the real reason Jimmy Kimmel is returning and the secret monologue plan that could spark mutiny
22/09/25 10:11
The 57-year-old's show was put on hiatus over his comments about conservative leader Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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Utter chaos breaks out backstage at The View over Jimmy Kimmel: Hosts at war and staff in fear... as network bosses impose strict new 'rule'
19/09/25 12:17
Production sources have broken their silence to reveal supposed panic behind the scenes of the ABC daytime talk show.
Jimmy Kimmel goes nuclear over ABC cancelling him for outrageous Charlie Kirk comments... as insiders reveal he ALREADY has new job plans
17/09/25 11:39
Jimmy Kimmel has gone nuclear after ABC pulled his show following his vile comments about Charlie Kirk 's assassination.
Charlie Kirk scandal at HGTV explodes as executives lose patience with top star: 'I literally groaned out loud'
17/09/25 07:06
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in Utah on Wednesday. Hours later, the network star took to her Instagram story to share a pointed message.
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Terrifying real reason Taylor Swift hid behind that bulletproof screen... as friends reveal 'legitimate threats'
16/09/25 08:21
She shielded behind a bullet-resistant screen as she was sneaked into the Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday to watch Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dancing with the Stars descends into CHAOS: Foul-mouthed backstage rants erupt over 'trainwreck' celebs... as one star goes 'missing' and ugly rape allegations resurface
15/09/25 07:36
Dazzling smiles and lashings of sequins might not be enough to hide the growing tensions and backstage chaos as Dancing with the Stars returns to screens.
Friends reveal Tiger Woods' politics as he's dating Vanessa Trump... after picture with top Democrat
15/09/25 05:05
Tiger Woods, 49, and Vanessa Trump, 47, confirmed their relationship in March with an Instagram post.
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Exposed: Shocking jail texts of killer mom Susan Smith who drowned her two children
06/09/25 06:12
The Daily Mail has obtained transcripts of hundreds of Smith's voice and text messages as she sits behind bars for drowning her two young sons.
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Overheard: Ugly 'nepo baby' and 'sh** show' whispers inside Vogue after Anna Wintour's shock replacement
04/09/25 10:13
In the hours after Anna Wintour anointed her successor at American Vogue, staffers are weighing in on her decision - and noting that the new incumbent had a notable advantage.
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Bruce Willis is 'going downhill fast': Agonizing dementia update from family friends who share 'dire' fly-on-wall account of actor's life in care
02/09/25 09:13
His devastating dementia diagnosis was announced to the world in February 2023 via a family statement. In the months since, much of the his decline has been shrouded in secrecy. Unitl now...
Secrets behind Taylor Swift's fairytale engagement: Insiders spill all on what happened minute-by-minute behind closed doors... and the vital moment the cameras didn't capture
26/08/25 09:06
It's a love story and Taylor Swift just said yes. Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce, both 35, announced their engagement with a glossy Instagram photoshoot on Tuesday.
Perverted prison letters of monster dad to his female pen pal... as he rots in jail for murdering his pregnant wife and their two daughters
26/08/25 12:23
The Colorado quadruple murderer has been writing to a middle-aged female pen pal - and the Daily Mail has obtained his letters.
Vanity Fair staff erupt in fury over proposed Melania Trump cover
26/08/25 11:47
Raging Vanity Fair employees have vowed to quit their jobs and work at a supermarket if First Lady Melania Trump is granted a spot on its cover.
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Vanity Fair staff erupt in fury over proposed Melania Trump cover with foul-mouthed meltdown
25/08/25 11:04
Raging Vanity Fair employees have vowed to quit their jobs and work at a supermarket if First Lady Melania Trump is granted a spot on its cover.
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Truth about Tiger Woods' WHITE HOUSE wedding to Vanessa Trump... as friends reveal her strict romance rule
22/08/25 03:50
Friends of the golfing superstar have dished all the details to Daily Mail about a rumored DC wedding...
CBS plunged into huge crisis as beloved Survivor star who's appearing on reunion contest embroils herself in ugly scandal
20/08/25 03:21
Stephenie Lagrossa Kendrick went on Instagram Live after an evening of wine - and ended up regretting it.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were texting nonstop... then an 'overwhelming' moment caused a blow up. Here's what they're telling friends
19/08/25 12:11
An unlikely pair were caught deep in conversation as they enjoyed an intimate dinner in Canada.
The $28 million TV star exiled in one of the most salacious sex scandals in decades plots an almost impossible comeback
18/08/25 09:01
It has been seven years since America woke up to one of the most stunning scandals in decades. Now, the star embroiled in controversy is rumored to be planning a comeback.
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Stephen Colbert's $50m humiliation laid bare in brutal DailyMail+ Power List ranking the best and worst late-night hosts
15/08/25 01:23
The Daily Mail has ranked eight of the remaining heavy-hitters in our Late-Night Power List based on polling that measured likeability, trustworthiness, perceived bias and knowledge.
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Kelly Clarkson hit by unimaginable double tragedy after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's shock cancer death: Fears as star 'feels lost'
08/08/25 01:13
Kelly Clarkson is 'feeling lost' as she grieves the shock death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. He had battled cancer for three years.
Patrick Mahomes humbled in DailyMail+ Power List of NFL quarterbacks as shock star is crowned the winner
05/08/25 01:04
DailyMail+ can reveal its Power List of the most popular and unpopular NFL quarterbacks. Fans chose a surprise favorite, while a veteran branded 'spoiled' by ex-teammates came rock bottom.
DailyMail+ Power List of America's sports analysts... with an NBA icon taking the crown
30/07/25 02:01
DailyMail+ can reveal its Power List of the most popular and unpopular sports media personalities in the US, which gives the definitive ranking of who fans trust and who they don't.
Look away, Kaitlan Collins! News anchors and political pundits ranked in the DailyMail+ Power List
25/07/25 01:50
Our Power List measures likeability, trustworthiness, bias and knowledge. It reveals who Americans really trust to deliver the news... and who they loathe.
Details of Hulk Hogan's dreadful final weeks revealed
25/07/25 07:00
A source close to Hulk Hogan's family revealed to Daily Mail that the aging wrestling star knew he was suffering myriad health problems before his passing on Thursday aged 71.
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Hulk Hogan's horrific final weeks revealed as musclebound former wrestler's strength sapped away
25/07/25 03:27
A source close to Hulk Hogan's family revealed to Daily Mail that the aging wrestling star knew he was suffering myriad health problems before his passing on Thursday aged 71.
DailyMail+ unveils its Power List of America's most loved and loathed morning show hosts… including the celebrity couple who can't be trusted
22/07/25 11:17
DailyMail+ can unveil its inaugural Power List, giving you the definitive ranking of the most influential figures in American media. The first category: Morning show hosts.
Worrying sign Aaron and Denise's marriage was toxic as insider reveals what it was really like on their reality show
20/07/25 03:05
Following Denise Richards' accusations of abuse against her estranged husband Aaron Phypers, insiders reveal exactly what went down while filming their Bravo reality series.
The real reason Tiger Woods WON'T be marrying Vanessa Trump any time soon (look away, Vanessa... what his friends say is pretty humiliating!)
17/07/25 07:22
An insider who has known the golfer for two decades dares to share the true thinking of his friend.
Bad news for Property Brothers amid HGTV cancelation bloodbath
11/07/25 05:02
Without warning, HGTV pulled the plug on Bargain Block, Married to Real Estate and Izzy Does It - with sources telling DailyMail.com more changes are coming.
Denise Richards' 'f*** you' fight that made Aaron Phypers run for the door... and now friends tell us the REALLY dirty part is just starting
10/07/25 06:05
A source, who spoke exclusively with Daily Mail, has shed light on Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers' 'toxic' marriage before the reality star's ex shockingly filed for divorce on Monday.
Truth about Kelly Clarkson's never-ending show cancellations, leaked by exasperated staffers... who reveal name everyone now calls her behind her back
09/07/25 03:26
'The whiplash is a lot with her right now,' one exasperated show staffer told the Daily Mail. 'It's enough to make you crazy.'
Inside racism scandal tearing apart Love Island USA: Show sources reveal 'anger' over Cierra Ortega's exit, tell what's going on backstage - and expose who's REALLY to blame
07/07/25 08:47
After Love Island USA star Cierra Ortega was dumped from the villa following backlash over her resurfaced social media posts, an insider has revealed why staff are 'frustrated' at the scandal.
HGTV star unloads on network in scathing post after show's shock cancellation
06/07/25 01:13
Without warning, HGTV pulled the plug on Bargain Block, Married to Real Estate and Izzy Does It - with sources warning DailyMail.com more changes are coming.
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Katy Perry's secret hurt as Orlando Bloom behaves like 'acting-out adolescent'
04/07/25 08:30
As Orlando Bloom cozies up to a bevy of beauties, his ex-fiance is quietly nursing a broken heart - and telling friends that the actor is acting immaturely.
Two more HGTV shows face the ax as cancelation bloodbath spirals
02/07/25 06:55
The network has gone on a cancellation spree a in surprise shake-up - sparking fears that more fan favorites could soon be on the chopping block.
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Jon Bon Jovi refuses to sell his $43M estate in blow to plans for mysterious 'fortress' near Mar-a-Lago
01/07/25 11:08
The rock star's property has seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. It boasts a private gym, two elevators, a climate-controlled wine cellar and a beachfront cabana.
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Hamptons influencer defends herself as she splits with late husband's family after his shock suicide
29/06/25 02:14
Nearly a year after prominent real estate financier Brandon Miller died by suicide at his Hamptons mansion, family members gathered to unveil his tombstone.
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Fly-on-the-wall account of what really happened when Anna Wintour told stunned Vogue staff she was leaving
28/06/25 08:45
Anna Wintour , 75, sent a thunderbolt through the Vogue headquarters in New York on Thursday by suddenly revealing that she would be stepping down as editor-in-chief.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have rented out ENTIRE Italian island for six days for their glamorous wedding
20/06/25 03:16
Up until now, little has been known about what may be dubbed as the wedding of the year - but a source in Italy has exclusively revealed to the Daily Mail all of the intimate details.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's explosive row over 'cringeworthy' space flight... as Lauren Sanchez's wedding escalates tensions
20/06/25 01:04
Perry's recent choices have caused tension in her relationship with Bloom - and now the couple is arguing over him attending the upcoming nuptials of Sanchez and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Aaron Rodgers fuels 'fake marriage' rumors with lonely beach walk
19/06/25 09:09
Aaron Rodgers went for a solo beach walk on Wednesday as speculation continues to swirl around his recent marriage to a mystery woman.
Power couple 'stressing out' while closely watching Diddy trial... as they prepare to press the nuclear button
17/06/25 03:08
The trial featured explosive allegations about the disgraced mogul's notorious 'freak off' parties - reportedly involving sex workers and drug use. This couple wants to stay out of it all.
Aaron Rodgers marriage mystery deepens as family questions if he really tied the knot with never-seen wife
16/06/25 02:09
Aaron Rodgers is facing mounting questions - and growing doubts - over his mysterious personal life after revealing he had quietly tied the knot with a mystery woman he refuses to name.
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Caitlyn Jenner's private texts to her children revealed as she guzzles wine in Israel bunker amid Iran missile strike
13/06/25 09:42
As Iran pounded Israel with ballistic missiles in a counterstrike , the 75-year-old former Olympian told loved ones that she is taking every precaution to stay safe.
Alex Murdaugh's son Buster's 'bitter' life in isolation and the source of fury at his father that has nothing to do with the murders
12/06/25 05:49
Four years after his mother Maggie, 52, and brother Paul, 22, were shot and killed by the disgraced legal scion, the 32-year-old still hasn't adapted to his bleak new reality.
'Tormented' Kelly Clarkson has a MELTDOWN on set over the real reason she fears quitting her show
04/06/25 10:42
Every indication is that the Miss Independent songstress his heading for the exit when her contract is up in 2026, but one unresolved issue has her in a panic.
Terrifying new details in feud between gay King of the Hill star and neighbor accused of shooting him dead
03/06/25 09:43
Jonathan Joss, 59, who also starred in Parks and Recreation, was gunned down outside the charred remains of his San Antonio childhood home that burned to the ground in January.
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Astronomical sum insiders say Todd and Julie Chrisley are demanding for new TV show... and the SAVAGE response from Hollywood
02/06/25 07:52
Just two days after Todd and Julie Chrisley were released from prison, the reality family is reportedly on the hunt for their next TV deal with an eye-watering ask, the Daily Mail has learned.
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Aydan Nix's subtle fashion tribute to sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid at her college graduation
01/06/25 01:22
When Aydan Nix graduated from design school earlier this month, she wore a significant article of clothing to pay homage to her father and sisters' heritage
Justin Bieber seeks VERY unlikely source of comfort amid marriage woes with Hailey... as he tries to heal huge childhood wound
30/05/25 08:21
Justin Bieber's increasingly bizarre and erratic behavior has sparked concerns not only for his marriage, but also his mental wellbeing.
Gigi and Bella Hadid's stunning secret SISTER revealed as lookalike from humble beginnings
29/05/25 08:24
The Daily Mail can exclusively reveal that the supermodel sisters' sibling recently graduated college, and is now pursuing her fashion dreams.
Tiger Woods takes surprising new step with girlfriend Vanessa Trump
27/05/25 08:19
The golfer and the President's former daughter-in-law are getting serious - fast.
Why Kelly Clarkson Show could 'collapse at any minute', as staff say she could QUIT... and BEG for Today host to replace her
26/05/25 12:13
Stressed Kelly Clarkson Show staff have been thrilled by speculation that she could quit when her NBC contract expires next year because it would improve the mood on set, the Daily Mail can reveal.
Inside the vicious CBS News 'bloodbath' where staff are fighting, crying and 'resent' Gayle King
23/05/25 01:25
As several high profile exits have rocked CBS News, staffers are anticipating a bloodbath - and popping antacids at their desks, insiders tell the Daily Mail.
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Secret message encrusted on Kim Kardashian's $6M Paris trial outfit, revealed by insiders who spill on star's private 'dread'
13/05/25 05:40
It marked the first time Kardashian has confronted the suspected 'grandpa gang' of Paris robbers who are accused of stealing jewelry worth $10 million from her in 2016.
Astonishing prison transformation of notorious murderess as she 'lives her best life' behind bars
12/05/25 03:12
America remembers her as the butter-wouldn't-melt murderess. But nearly ten years into her prison sentence, boyfriend killer Jodi Arias has a dramatic new look - and calling.
The real reason Justin Bieber skipped Met Gala while wife Hailey put on a brave face
07/05/25 08:26
When Hailey Bieber stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet alone on Monday, it was the latest in a string of solo outings.
Inside Kevin Costner's VERY active love life as he vows to sow his oats at 70... and is caught on video with a young brunette doing just that
05/05/25 10:31
Daily Mail understands the Yellowstone heartthrob is having a blast playing the field - and is fending off more women than ever.
Kim Kardashian toma medidas extremas en guerra con Kanye West
01/05/25 09:15
'En algún momento, simplemente llega a ser demasiado. Y para Kim, esto es demasiado. Ahora mismo no se siente segura', dijo al Daily Mail una fuente que conoce a Kim desde hace más de una década.
Tiger Woods' fiery four-word clapback to friends who slurred Vanessa Trump... as insiders spill on private details of their home life
01/05/25 05:13
When Tiger Woods began dating Vanessa Trump, his PR-minded circle worried that it would be difficult for his brand - but the golfer was having none of it.
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