Amy Krouse Rosenthal, a popular’s children’s book author whose recent New York Times essay about her husband went viral, died Monday morning from ovarian cancer. She was 51 years old. Rosenthal’s passing was confirmed by her longtime literary agent and friend, Amy Rennert, who told The Associated press of Amy: “Everything Amy did was life and love affirming. “She was such a bright light with a great sense of wonder. Amy loved her family. She loved words, ideas, connections.” Earlier this month, Rosenthal (who was diagnosed with the disease that would take her life in 2015) made headlines for encouraging other women to date her husband, Jason, after she passed away. We’re serious. She penned a beautiful, emotional story for The New York Times’ “Modern Love” column titled ” You May Want to Marry My Husband .” In the piece, Rosenthal created a poignant “dating profile” for her husband, whom she said she fell in love with in “one day.” The author felt so strongly about Jason that she wanted to share him with others; both in her essay and, in theory, with another woman some day down the line. “He is a sharp dresser. Our young adult sons, Justin and Miles, often borrow his clothes,” Amy wrote in one section of the article. “Those who know him – or just happen to glance down at the gap between his dress slacks and dress shoes – know that he has a flair for fabulous socks. He is fit and enjoys keeping in shape.” Rosenthal made millions of people tear up by outlining various specific details about her husband, going on about all the ways he’s made her happy over the years. And admitting that she knows she doesn’t have much time left with him or with her three kids, Paris, Justin and Miles. “I want more time with Jason. I want more time with my children. I want more time sipping martinis at the Green Mill Jazz Club on Thursday nights,” she wrote, adding: “But that is not going to happen. I probably have only a few days left being a person on this planet.” WMAQ-TV reported on Monday that Rosenthal was in hospice. Last month, she wrote about her health on Instagram, making it clear in her final post that things were taking a downward turn. “This cancer – oh, did I mention I have cancer? – has increasingly (and rudely) robbed me of my normal energy and focus,” she wrote on February 1, explaining that she had to stop her latest project because of her condition. “There are other things I need to be tending to, creating, and focusing on with my limited time.” In the essay that went viral, Amy called Jason “an easy man to fall in love with.” She described him as an “absolutely wonderful father” to their three children and she added: “Did I mention that he is incredibly handsome? I’m going to miss looking at that face of his.” Jason and Amy were married for 26 years. “I didn’t know exactly what she was composing,” Jason said in a statement released regarding The New York Times article. “But I was with her as she labored through this process and I can tell you that writing the story was no easy task. “When I read her words for the first time, I was shocked at the beauty, slightly surprised at the incredible prose given her condition and, of course, emotionally ripped apart. ” In a nod to his late wife and the marriage they shared, Jason concluded: “I don’t have the same aptitude for the written word. But if I did, I can assure you that my tale would be about the most epic love story… ours.” View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2017: In Memoriam Amazing, heartwrenching stuff all around. May Amy Krouse Rosenthal rest in peace.
It’s been nearly two years since Gwen Stefani filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale , and the singers have wasted no time in moving on. Gwen, of course, began dating Blake Shelton just a few months after she cut ties with Rossdale. Now, Gavin is reportedly getting into his own serious relationship, and like Gwen, he decided to rebound with a celebrity who’s fresh out of a relationship with a different According to Radar Online, Gavin has some sort of thing going on with Tiger Woods’ ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. It’s a bit of an odd pairing, as there have been rumors that Rossdale cheated on Stefani, and we all know how Elin feels about cheaters. Hopefully, Gavin doesn’t keep golf clubs in the house. Of course, we’re getting ahead of ourselves here, as it’s not really clear at the moment what exactly is going on between these two. It would be jumping the gun to say that Rossdale and Nordegren are dating, but from the sound of things they’re either currently hooking up, or Gavin is really working overtime to make sure they eventually hook up. In a recent interview with The Sun, Gavin laid it on thick, basically treating the piece as an opportunity to pen an open love letter to Elin: “A friend was, like, ‘You have to meet Elin. She’s amazing.’” Rossdale said told the newspaper. “He was trying to connect us.” It gets weirder: “So I texted her a couple of times to say hello,” Rossdale went on to say. “She lives in Florida. She’s a really great girl.” Confusingly, Gavin then reveals that he can’t date anyone at the moment because his kids ate too hyper … or something” “I look at my boys running around the house with Nerf guns and throwing footballs and think, ‘How would anyone survive?’” he said. “I’d be like, ‘Oh, sorry about that — someone’s just sat on your sunglasses.’” Sounds like Gavin is coming up with a preemptive justification for getting shot down. Currently, Rossdale is in London filming the UK version of The Voice, which is kind of weird, considering his ex-wife met her new dude while they were both working on the American edition. But apparently all is well with Gavin and Gwen these days. The former Bush rocker says he and his ex regularly discuss parenting and other issues. Asked about all the time he’s been spending in London, Rossdale had this to say: “There’s only one downside, and that’s the time away from my boys. They have a spring break and were going to come, but it’s just not going to work out. “Gwen pointed out, ‘You’re going to be up all night, working all day. What’s the point?’” In conclusion, Gavin Rossdale really enjoys talking about his communications with famous blondes. This has been your quarterly Gavin Rossdale update. Check back in three months for more on the poor man’s Eddie Vedder. View Slideshow: 13 Sexiest Elin Nordegren Photos
Jana Duggar is 27 years old and single. Normally, that would be no big deal, but like her sisters (several of whom, though younger, are already married with children), Jana was raised to believe that women were put on this planet to breed. If you watch Counting On online , you know that Jana certainly isn’t wanting for company, as she’s tasked with helping care for her many, many younger siblings around the clock. Jana’s celibacy and servitude have earned her the nickname the ” Cinderella Duggar ,” and fans have been very vocal about their desire to see her find the right man. In the past, Jana has claimed that she enjoys being single and is content to spend her days helping out around the Duggar compound. In a new interview with the oddly-titled Crown of Beauty magazine, however, Jana opens up about the single life and admits for the first time that it’s frequently a struggle: “I know how it feels to wait for ‘Prince Charming’ to come along,” Jana tells the “magazine” (which is far as we can tell is actually just a website). “I’m still waiting. Waiting is not always easy.” Not surprisingly, it seems one of the things that makes waiting so difficult is the fact that Jana’s coupled-up siblings enjoy engaging in couples’ activities together, often to the exclusion of poor Jana. “Especially in those times when all the married siblings are getting together and you can’t go along because you’re not part of ‘that’ group,” Jana says. So what gets Jana through the long days and lonely nights? Well, she’s a Duggar, so you know the answer is Jesus: “My parents have always encouraged each of us to serve those around us,” she said. “As Jesus said and led by example, ‘The greatest among you will be the servant of all.’” “I’ve found that when I’m having a hard or discouraging day, I try to look for ways to bless or serve someone else. And in turn it usually blesses and encourages me!” It’s nice that Jana is maintaining a positive attitude, and she seems to genuinely find fulfillment in helping her family. Still, it can’t be easy watching her younger siblings leave the nest to start families of their own. Of course, it’s not too late for Jana. The rumors that she’s courting Tim Tebow may have turned out to be bogus, but if she can somehow make that happen, she wins the title of undisputed courting GOAT. View Slideshow: Jana Duggar Photos: So Beautiful, So Maligned
Nick Viall’s final rose was on the line and the man tears were a-flowin’ Monday as The Bachelor season finale arrived at last on ABC. Weeks of rumors, tears, heartbreak and The Bachelor spoilers led us to this moment, but would Nick’s fourth time truly be the charm? All was revealed and all gossip put to rest at last. Despite a season unlike any other in many respects, the finale followed a familiar pattern, with two hours building up to an epic conclusion. For Raven Gates and Vanessa Grimaldi, Nick’s only remaining aspiring wives, hopes and emotions ran high as the final dates approached. You cannot blame them, considering the stakes. Either could make the case to the leading man (or the fans) that they should be who Nick Viall picks , but there can be only one ring. One Neil Lane ring, if you will, to rule them all. At least for the next 3-6 months until they break up and she returns it. Kidding! (Maybe!) Anyway … would it be a conventional season finale this year, or would there be a twist at the end that defied all predictions and conventions? Fans have been promised a franchise “first,” and the producers, editors and writers are good at pushing our buttons like it’s their jobs. Hmm. Which it is, now that we think about it. And for good reason. These people are pros at what they do. But will this literally unprecedented “first” be, and will it be truly noteworthy? All we can do in the end is sit and watch. Who did Nick decide on? And would there be a live, unpredictable ending to his journey for love on the After the Final Rose special? Well, let’s get right into it and find out! After dates with both women, meetings with family, and plenty of tears, fears and everything in between, Nick sucked it up and proposed to … Vanessa Grimaldi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Bachelor spoilers straight up nailed it. No switcheroo a la Jason Mesnick. No double rejection flake-out a la Brad Womack 1.0. Raven Gates was left out in the cold, literally, despite Nick letting her reach the final rose ceremony in Finland before giving her the boot. Brutal. Don’t get us wrong. Dude has been through a lot and looked genuinely torn at times, and clearly didn’t relish cutting her loose. Still. Dragging it out like that for effect? We can debate whether that was bad form or not until we’re blue in the face, but if you were #TeamVanessa, you had to love the outcome. She and Nick had a strong connection from the start, and despite Raven, Rachel and Corinne Olympios’ best efforts, she was his pick. Think she was the right choice? Will Nick and Vanessa last?! Will everyone involved in this experience look back on it fondly? As for the After the Final Rose special shocker … We were led to believe – or at least it was implied – throughout the final week of the season that the “historic” event had to do with Nick. He’s the star, after all, and he just got engaged. How could it not have to do with Nick and Vanessa? Well, slow your roll there, people. Remember, Rachel Lindsay was announced as The Bachelorette before hometown dates, so the producers are mixing things up lately. Our guess is it as to do with her. Stay tuned. View Slideshow: Vanessa Grimaldi: The Bachelor Favorite!!
For card-carrying members of Bachelor Nation, it has all come down to this. At last, Ben Higgins’ final rose was on the line this evening. Months of rumors, tears, heartbreak and The Bachelor spoilers have led us to this moment in time. But how would this fairy tale end? All will be revealed and all rumors will be put to rest at last. Those who watch The Bachelor online or LIVE on ABC know the routine well. Two hours building up to Season 20’s epic conclusion, followed by one hour of analysis, make for one compelling three-hour EVENT. For JoJo Fletcher and Lauren Bushnell, both of whom Higgins admits he is so in love with, hopes and emotions ran very high coming in. You can’t blame them, considering all they’ve been through. Either could make the case that they should be who Ben Higgins picks . Only one can wear the Neil Lane ring, of course. Ben breaking Bachelor tradition by professing love to not one but two women has been the big storyline in the back half of the season. Is that all it is, though? A compelling storyline? We don’t doubt Ben’s professions of love, but these producers, editors and writers are good at pushing our buttons in all the right ways. Just saying. Simply because there were some emotional declarations doesn’t mean there’s an epic, unprecedented twist in the offing. There could be, sure. But not necessarily. Who did Higgins decide on? And would there be a live, unpredictable ending to Ben’s journey to find everlasting love on reality TV? Well, let’s get right into it and find out! After romantic, last-chance dates with both women, one dramatic phone call , and a whole lot of tears, Ben gave his final rose of 2016 to … View Slideshow: The Bachelor Couples: Are They Still Together? Lauren Bushnell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The spoilers and editors were both correct in a sense. There was no real jaw-dropper or last-minute switcheroo a la Jason Mesnick. Jojo Fletcher was left out in the cold, despite Ben being all over her (and gushing over her) as much as was Lauren all episode long. Could Ben have been prodded to openly profess his love for both women and to say that he’s “struggling” countless times? Of course. Nevertheless, dude looked genuinely torn at times, and more upset than most Bachelors in his position when he had to cut her loose. “I didn’t know if I could find love … I did find it with you. It was real. I just found it with somebody else more. I don’t want to say goodbye.” Brutal. Dragging it out like that for effect. Anyway, it was pretty romantic from then on (if you’re #TeamLauren) as Ben got down on one knee and asked her to spend a lifetime with him. As for the After the Final Rose special … Despite reports that Caila Quinn The Bachelorette … Jojo got the job! And the crowd goes wild! Ultimate win-win for tonight’s final two?! Think she’s a good choice? And it will last for Ben and Lauren?! Will everyone involved experience their happily ever after?! View Slideshow: The Bachelor & Bachelorette: 27 Most Stunning Exits
The Bachelor season finale Monday night promises to be one for the ages. But who will win Sean Lowe’s final rose? And what is in that letter? After the emotional hometown dates, overnight dates and Women Tell All Special, it all comes down to Catherine Giudici and Lindsay Yenter. The Bachelor Finale Preview: Sean’s Final 2 Women The Bachelor spoilers have called the same winner from the start (follow the link if you want to know), but fan opinion remains fairly evenly split. Chris Harrison recently said that Sean is still very happy with his decision, and that by the time it came down to the final two, the choice was clear. Who do you think it is? And will he make the right call? Based on Sean’s connection with both women – as well as fan favorites AshLee Frazier and Desiree Hartsock – it’s been hard to say all along. Catherine Giudici, a fun-loving 26-year-old Amazon graphic designer, has had the chemistry with Sean all season long. Will that carry her through? Lindsay Yenter, a 24-year-old teacher and Army brat, made quite an impression with that wedding dress on night one. Will she get to wear it again?! The Bachelor Season 17 Finale Preview Both Lindsay Yenter and Catherine Giudici attend the final rose ceremony. Photos from ABC confirm there is no big twist at the end in that regard. One is proposed to, one is not. Standard Bachelor operating procedure. The burning question on most fans’ mind is what the deal is with the letter. The promos have hyped this big time. Is it from one of the final two? AshLee? Desiree? Sean’s mom? We welcome all of your theories and predictions. Most importantly, though, who do you think Sean SHOULD propose to on Monday night? Share your comments with us below and vote in our survey: Lindsay Yenter Catherine Giudici View Poll »
The Bachelor host Chris Harrison spoke to reporters via conference call today and shared his thoughts on the re-engaged Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson. Chris paints a fair portrait of the controversial couple, and sympathizes with Courtney (though he concedes he and his family were Team Lindzi from the start). Will the couple make it? Will we see them on TV again? And what was it like whipping out that ring on the After the Final Rose special? So many questions. Excerpts from his lengthy interview on all of that and more below: On whether he’s rooting for rooting Ben and Courtney : “Of course I’m rooting them on. You know, why wouldn’t you?” “I mean, I know that she wasn’t the most popular choice and that if you put it to America’s vote maybe she wouldn’t have been in it, but I think the important thing and the great thing about the show is that was Ben’s choice.” “Why not respect that? Who am I not to respect that? And so of course I wish them the best and the million dollar question, will they make it? Who knows? Who’s to say which couples make it in life? But I wish them the very best.
It’s all come down to this. After months of speculation over The Bachelor spoilers and controversy swirling around a woman who has left an indelible mark on the show (for better or for worse), Courtney Robertson squares off with Lindzi Cox for the final rose. Who will Ben Flajnik give it to? The next three hours will reveal all as the two ladies go on their last dates with Ben in Switzerland and he makes the proposal that brings this season to an end. After he does, the After the Final Rose special will catch us up on Ben and his fiancee’s current status. We’ll be here throughout with THG’s LIVE +/- recap: Chris: It’s the most controversial finale IN BACHELOR HISTORY (this year)! Plus 11 . Swiss Alps: So beautiful. And a Fitting venue for the Ice Queen’s coronation. Plus 9 . Does ABC freaking have David Gray on retainer? Minus 13 . The MOUNTAIN gives Ben hope?! Uggggh. Minus 7 . Ben’s sister looks a little Shawntel Newton-esque. Plus 4 . Red flag? Understatement of all time. Minus 8 . Lindzi looks as cute as she has all season. Things certainly haven’t gone downhill since she rode in on a horse … dinnertime silverware faux pas aside. Plus 12 . Lindzi and Julia are talking smack about Courtney? We’re not even 15 minutes into the episode! Minus 8 for rehashing the obviously coached ABC narrative. “Red Flag” and “modeling” drinking game, anyone? Plus 6 . WHAT is Ben wearing, a shirt made of alpaca fur? Minus 5 . Courtney, in nasally baby voice: “You like me? You like me?! Aww.” Shoot us now. After we take two shots for the modeling and red flag references. Minus 9 . The creepy Courtney soundtrack definitely isn’t designed to foster the psycopath image ABC has created for her. Not at all. Nice work, sound guys. Plus 8 . Julia “will never truly know went on this season” … until she watches it unfold on network TV and becomes sick to her stomach every single week. Minus 7 . Wait, Court won her “Barb” and “Jule”? Did we see different footage? Minus only 2 , ’cause she did handle the questions well, but she’s not that pretty or charming. The Flajnik family’s take: Lindzi is a “lovely” person. Courtney is “honest,” has “depth” and there is “more of what [Ben] wants.” Advantage: Court. Minus 20 . For some reason Ben annoys us when he says things. Like “Zermatt.” Or “these women.” Or “mountain caps.” Or anything, if we’re being honest. Minus 12 . Oye, Lindzi’s roots are looking kinda rough. Still hope she wins, so Plus 1 . Lindzi can totally trust Ben “on the slopes and in life.” GROAN. Minus 19 . Promotional consideration furnished by: Zermatt Tourism! Ya think? Also sponsored by models, red flags and wool! And in about 45 minutes, Neil Lane! Plus 6 . Even when Lindzi’s annoying, she’s so darn lovable. Plus 7 . Still, this feels more like fun banter than romantic courtship. At this point she may need to pull a Tonya Harding on Courtney to have any chance. Here’s hoping! Plus 30 . Ben keeps saying he “needs more time” since things have been “moving more slowly” with Lindzi. Just because some girls don’t hijack one-on-one time or strip buck ass naked on a group date doesn’t mean they’ve failed somehow. Minus 12 . Mmmyeah Lindz is acting kinda drunk up in herrrrre. Plus 18 . Lindzi: [breathy voice] “I love you …” Ben: [nods, silent]. Minus 45 . This guy makes Brad Womack look charismatic … he can’t even fake it at this point. OMFG they’re in a helicopter!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Minus 13 . “New heights”? Are you guys kidding?! Minus 17 . Courtney Robertson Auto-Tuned Someone’s got to spoof her exulting “I got the stamp of approval” and doing lame baby talk as a sequel to this video of Courtney auto-tuned (above). Plus 9 . It’s “kiss the cook,” not the “chef,” you two. Minus 10 for this nausea. People “keep taking and taking and don’t give anything back” to Courtney? She’s the one who goes skinny-dipping and bikini-less on the third date. Minus 12 . Courtney’s “very special gift” to Ben somehow wasn’t herself naked! Plus 15 . ABC’s interns did a really a mediocre job on that scrapbook. Minus 18 . And also on styling Ben. Suspenders? A vest? AND the hair? Minus 9 . What a surprise, Ben may be “second guessing” his decision now. He can’t even sell stuff straight out of the Bachelor textbook. Which we would totally buy. Plus 5 . OOH, look at the artistic, blurry retrospective montage! Plus 4 . This is cheesy even by Bachelor standards. “I know what true love is” in this “fairy tale romance”? Honestly? Just put the cue cards away, it’ll sound more natural. Minus 7 . Courtney claims she’s “never been with a man she’s really trusted”? Ohhhh, snap. Jesse Metcalfe is totes rolling in his grave watching this right now. Plus 10 . Are they wearing capes? Is this The Bachelor: Hansel and Gretel edition? Who has elbow-length satin gloves lying around? No, no, no. Minus 12 . This is going to suck for Little Red Riding Lindzi. Minus 23 . Look at Chris, escorting her to her doom. Pimp always keeps it professional. Plus 10 . Ben’s liked her from the start, she’s pretty, she’s perfect, he’s fallen for her, but … NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Minus 270 . Geez, didn’t waste a lot of time showing her to the chopper either. Minus 38 for Ben just letting her blame herself (?) and not even looking that upset by it. Plus 40 for Lindz handling that a lot better than, say, Kacie B. might have. This is about as anticlimactic as it gets. In a word, meh . Minus 15 . “You’re my forever.” Eyes? Rolling hardcore. Sweet though. Plus 4 . She said yes! SHE SAID YES!!!! OMG!!!! How magical. Simply breathtaking. Ben and his own personal dominatrix Cruella de Vil, together forever. Minus 70 . At least she took her glove off for him to put a ring on it. Plus 14 . Think Ben’s dad is smiling down upon this? No points , just asking. Her hair does look pretty good. Plus 9 . You know when Chris is asking the audience to withhold judgment on the winning relationship at 10:02 p.m. that this has been one heck of a season. Plus 25 . Minus 125 for Ben’s facial hair. Good grief. Wait, they broke up?! Plus 80 . After watching this season play out all winter, it’s no wonder he had to “reassess.” At least he acknowledged her suckitude. Wow, Chris even brought up his alleged cheating. Nice! Plus 20 . I did not have kissing relations with that woman! Uh, you did, and your hand was on her ass no less, but Radar Online has zero credibility, so you might as well just lie and hope people believe you over them! Plus 20 for strategy. Courtney’s wedding dress shopping thing was a total PR stunt to take the heat off Ben. Unreal. Chris is right … these two are very weird. Wash . First winner of The Bachelor to come on stage to boos since … Vienna Girardi? Plus 16 . She seems semi-sincere in this interview, and it’s possible she regrets what she did on the show, but there’s something that just rubs us the wrong way. Minus 4 . They’re a couple now … “I think.” When you have to think, never a good sign. Minus 6 . When the going got tough, they split. Why? Because it was hard for him to watch the drama, and hard for her that he didn’t have her back. At the very least, they’re being honest about their trust issues and don’t seem like they’ve fully figured it out yet. Tough crowd. Plus 10 . This is one uncomfortable interview. Minus 5 . Gotta love their reaction to the immediate backlash from the “haters.” Hey, maybe it will help them put on a united front going forward? Their engagement has been so SOILED by The Bachelor . Which they chose to go on. Audience? Not too sympathetic it seems. Minus 10 . Aww, their pimp brought the ring! And it’s back on! Plus 75 for such a tear-filled, non-scripted ending to a mesmerizing special! Ben reunited with J.P. Rosenbaum? Awkward! Plus 10 . Nice vote of confidence from J.P., though. He’s right, the worst is without question behind Courtney. Whether she’ll ever earn his trust is the question. They’re opening up Bachelor Pad to random schmoes? Lame. Minus 15 . Ashley Hebert is pregnant … just kidding! Darn you, JP! Plus 10 . Chris Harrison is maybe seriously going to officiate their wedding. Plus 250 . EPISODE TOTAL: -73! SEASON TOTAL: -92! Ben and Courtney: Will it last?
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