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Songbird and “Scorpion” star
Katharine McPhee is nothing but a McPhony — her so-called “romantic” relationship with record executive
David Foster is a total sham!
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Although spotted in a slew of PDA-filled public outings, a source close to the music mogul told
The National ENQUIRER that it’s all for show! David is desperate to drum up talk about a new reality series, while the former “American Idol” runner-up is trying to keep in the spotlight.
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“David and Katharine are conspiring to create a public buzz about their relationship,” spilled our source. The ex-husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star
Yolanda Hadid (left) and Katharine were also photographed looking lovey-dovey at an L.A. Lakers basketball game.
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However, the insider dished, “David does not even like basketball. It was just a photo op. He can’t even name one player on the team except for
Kobe Bryant,” who retired two seasons ago.
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The only game David is interested in playing is pitching himself for reality TV — and what better way to do it than with the bulimic bombshell who made a “Smash” on television as a manic
Marilyn Monroe wannabe?
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“David is desperate to get back on the reality television circuit and has been since he split with Yolanda,” the source squealed. “Recently, he’s been pitching a show based on himself called ‘The Prince of Malibu.’”
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As for Katharine — whose marriage to ex-husband
Nick Cokas (right) ended when he caught her cheating on him with “Smash” director
Michael Morris — she will do anything to keep her career from crashing down — and she can’t rely on
revealing a secret eating disorder this time around!
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“Katharine is desperate to stay famous,” the source added. “She is getting close to David because she really wants a part in the upcoming musical about the iconic character Betty Boop. Not only that, but David is also apparently helping her to record a pop album.”
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Katharine has told the press she’s “fond” of David. “He produced my first single,” she said. “So he’s been really good to me. People can say whatever they want.”