Daily Pop Culture Scuttlebutt 9/12/2025
Daily pop culture scuttlebutt first story today is about Mark Wahlberg getting a divorce from Jenny McCarthy. This is his second marriage. The second story on today’s daily pop culture scuttlebutt is about Karen Huger, of the Real Housewives of the Potomac. The third story in the daily scuttlebutt today is about Patrick Swarenagger getting married. Patrick is the son of Arnold. Do you watch any of the Real Housewives shows?
Daily #1: From Marriage to Divorce: Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy’s Story
Donnie Wahlberg is a divorced man, which might be a surprising thing for some to learn about Jenny McCarthy’s beloved. The boy band heartthrob-turned-Blue Bloods star has always been careful about keeping certain aspects of his private life away from the public eye. As a result, even diehard fans might not be clear about the details of Wahlberg’s family situation.
Whalberg married Kim Fey in 1999, and the couple had two children together. However, in 2008, they decided to go their separate ways, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Following a messy legal battle in which Kim requested sole custody of the kids, the divorce was finalized in 2010.
Whatever the case, it was not long before Donnie fell for his second wife. It happened in 2012 when Donnie and Jenny both appeared on Andy Cohen‘s Bravo talk show, Watch What Happens Live. Donnie recalled their first meeting while participating in Instagram’s “first photo challenge” in 2020.
Daily #2: Karen Huger Released From Prison: Real Housewives of Potomac Star’s Return
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger’s time in prison is over, earlier than expected. She was supposed to serve an entire year in Jail, but got out early. The reality Television star was released Tuesday from the Montgomery County Detention Center in Maryland, a spokesperson for the Montgomery Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed. Huger left six months into a yearlong prison sentence. She was sentenced in February to two years in prison with one year suspended after she was convicted in 2024 of driving under the influence in Potomac, Maryland.
Representatives for Huger, 62, did not immediately respond to the request for comment on Tuesday. Huger waved to bystanders from her SUV as she exited the facility shortly after her release, according to video shared by Fox 5 DC reporter Stephanie Ramirez. Maryland police arrested Huger in March 2024, citing her for driving under the influence after she crossed a median and hit street signs, crashing her Maserati. She was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence and other traffic violations and was later released from police custody.
Daily #3: Patrick Schwarzenegger Ties the Knot in Unexpected Wedding Ceremony
According to a report, a 31-year-old actor, Patrick Schwarzenegger, married the 28-year-old model Abby Champion over the weekend at the luxurious Gozzer Ranch Country Club in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. The couple wanted to keep the ceremony private with close family and friends, while keeping it classy. Patrick is the son of Arnold. The actor’s parents, journalist-author Maria Shriver and Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger, attended the event. His sister Katherine was also there with her husband, actor Chris Pratt.
On the other end, Abby’s sister, model Baskin Champion, and their parents, Greg and Laura, were there. The couple has not yet released any official wedding images or confirmed the details, preferring to keep the event private and small. After being together for nearly 8 years, Patrick and Abby got engaged in 2023. They started dating in 2015. On The Drew Barrymore Show, Patrick shared that their wedding was put on hold because of his acting obligations. Their wedding was supposed to happen sooner.
Conclusion
Today’s daily pop culture scuttlebutt included a first story about Mark Wahlberg getting a divorce from Jenny McCarthy. The second story in today’s daily scuttlebutt is about Karen Huger, one of the Real Housewives of the Potomac, being released from jail. The third story on the daily is about Patrick Schwazenagger getting married. Patrick is the son of Arnold and Maria Snriver.
