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Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard Support the Troops By Taking Selfies

For many people, one of the most infuriating things about the Duggar clan is their inability to practice what they preach. They claim devotion to the teachings of Jesus, and yet they dedicate their days to amassing wealth. They insist on privacy when it’s convenient, yet they’ve made careers out of sharing the details of their private lives on social media. And, as many have pointed out in recent years, they talk a big game about their support for the US military, despite the fact that none of the Duggar men (and there are many) have ever served a day in the military. Obviously, you can support the troops without having served in the armed forces, but some folks are accusing the Duggars of supporting the military only in a performative, insincere fashion. Over the weekend, Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard attended a fundraiser for veterans. Jill posted the above pic, along with the very lengthy caption below: “To all American military veterans and their families, THANK YOU, we love you and are supporting and praying for you!!! We were able to attend a veteran’s gala hosted by @getitatsamsnwa (thanks @davidlaningham & @sierrajodominguez for your help and @cldilla for watching the boys!) “It was such a powerful night! Our returning military often fight their greatest battles after they return from the field and it’s our job as civilians to do whatever we can to raise awareness and reach out in support. “There are so many organizations that help us do just that, one amazing one is the REBOOT Alliance! “What are your favorite ways to support our troops and their families? We probably don’t need to tell you that several folks answered that question with something along the lines of “by actually serving in the freaking military!” The issue of why the family has no involvement with the US military despite their constant talk of supporting the troops is a common subject of inquiry on Duggar-themed message boards . Responding to the question of whether a Duggar would ever enlist, one fan on the Free Jinger site responded: “No, never. They’d have to interact with ‘commoners’ plus take orders from someone other than Daddy.” Others pointed out that serving would put the Duggars in contact with folks who engage in such sinful activities as swearing, smoking, and drinking. None of this is to say that Jill and Derick were wrong to pose for selfies at a swanky event designed to raise money for veterans. It’s just odd that there are so many Duggars and none of them seem to have any interest in serving. Maybe they should get over their fear of f-bombs and Marlboros so that they can serve their country. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar: Is She Rebelling Against Jim Bob’s Belief System?!

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Meghan Markle: Driving Royal Staffers to Quit with Her Diva Demands?

While rumors say that Kate Middleton resents Meghan Markle stealing her spotlight , it turns out that Meghan has gotten on the last nerve of others in the Palace. Meghan and Harry lost three of their employees in a very short time. A report says that Meghan may be causing this “stampede” with her insistence on following her own path instead of royal protocol. According to a report by the Sunday Express , Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s household has lost yet another staffer. Samantha Cohen was the couple’s private secretary. She has now departed from the post. She was preceded in that job by Edward Lane Fox, who also left that position by his own choice. And on Saturday, someone walked out who worked even more closely with Meghan. Meghan Markle’s personal assistant was known only by “Melissa.” Melissa has spent the past six months at Kensington Palace with Meghan. Among her duties was having a very direct role in key elements of preparing for the Royal Wedding in May of this year.  Well, Melissa has now reportedly resigned. Some have interpreted the loss of three members of the Royal couple’s staff as a sign that something is wrong. According to how a source characterized matters to the Sunday Express , this is very unusual. “To lose one member of the household could happen to anyone,” the insider admits. Two is happenstance. But three? “To lose three in a few months is starting to look like a stampede,” the source says. Maybe that is a little dramatic, but that does seem like a lot of turnaround for one couple’s household, right? So … what’s sending these staffers running for the hills? Allegedly, Meghan Markle’s independent attitude is driving away the household staff. As an actress, Meghan was a public figure long before she began dating Prince Harry. And, like most humans, she has a personal sense of style. She remains dedicated to that style even as a duchess, and is resistant to certain Royal traditions that would dictate how she should dress. Meghan wants to dress like herself. She doesn’t feel a need to be dressed in outfits that are virtually identical to those worn by Duchess Kate. We are meant to believe that Meghan’s sense of autonomy is viewed as “tiresome” by household staffers. In June, Meghan wore an off-the-shoulder blush colored Caroline Herrera gown to attend the Trooping of the Colour event. (Gosh, Britain has goofy names for things) She has also worn purses whose straps cross the body rather than a simple clutch. Additionally, Meghan didn’t wear pantyhose for the engagement announcement. All of that is beautiful and even stylish, but flies in the face of stuffy Royal traditions. We’re not sure what to make of these reports. Meghan seems to be a genuinely likeable person. The narrative that she’s “difficult” and resistant to conforming to expectations is tempting, because she’s an American, but that doesn’t mean that it’s true. And it’s difficult to imagine that Meghan and Harry’s secretaries are so personally offended that Meghan’s formal attire isn’t boring enough that they quit. There can be real drama surrounding the Royal Family. But that doesn’t mean that every story has a scandal just beneath the surface. Sometimes, people just quit. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle Just Announced She’s Having a Boy … Right??

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29 Totally Insane Celebrity Tour Demands

We all know demanding people in our day to day life. The person who MUST have a certain coffee cup from the company stash. The one who can't STAND if the office manager doesn't buy a certain creamer. That guy who complains to anyone who can hear if he has to park somewhere other than his “usual” spot. Those people can be total buzzkills. Well, guess what. Some of our celebrities can be demanding too. But this is what it takes to get them on the stage, so managers and reps and venue personnel the world over meet their demands and enjoy their brush with fame. (Or they don't. That's totally possible.) Check out 29 outrageous celebrity tour demands! So. Many. Snacks. (And so. many. towels.) 1. Miley Cyrus Sigh. Once upon a time all she wanted backstage was Guitar Hero and Frosted Flakes because she didn’t want to stop rocking. There’s really no telling the myriad ways her demands have grown as she’s gotten increasingly more…out there. 2. Pharrell Williams Pharrell Williams once requested a troupe of belly dancers. Guess that’s why he was so damn happy. (Badum CHHHHH…) 3. Kanye West Long before Kanye West was Kim Kardashian’s baby daddy, his tour rider held the demand that his dressing suite be entirely white, floor to ceiling. Now he’s added an $8,000 bed (EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLAR BED) for North, as well as the tot’s own personal chef to make her favorite meals with organic foods. 4. Taylor Swift Among some of Taylor Swift’s very first tour demands were: edamame (which she noted came from the frozen aisle of the grocery store), Starbucks grandes, and Ben & Jerry’s. Throw in some Ugg boots and it just doesn’t get much more basic than T.Swift. 5. Kid Rock Kid Rock is a simple man, really. His request? Packs of Hanes or Fruit of the Loom underwear, white one-pocket tees, white tank tops, and white socks. 6. Gwen Stefani The No Doubt front-woman, solo artist, mom of three, and judge of The Voice *used to* request “bright white rooms,” 30 bottles of water, 10 white towels, 4 white candles (all the same scent), and a pesticide-free buffet. (Are you sensing a trend here with all the requests for white everything?) View Slideshow

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‘Mortal Instruments’ Clary Fray: The Beyonce Of Shadowhunters?

‘I did ask for a personal fan to be blowing at all times on my face,’ actress Lily Collins joked of the demands of the role. By Amy Wilkinson, with reporting by Jean Bentley

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Jason Hoppy Files for Custody of Daughter, Mirrors Bethenny Frankel Divorce Demands

Unfortunately, it’s about to get ugly between Jason Hoppy and Bethenny Frankel. A few weeks after Frankel filed for divorce and made such legal demands as primary custody of daughter Brynn ; sole use of the couple’s residence; and child support from her ex, Hoppy has gone ahead… and done pretty much the exact same thing. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Hoppy is also seeking primary custody of the two-year old, while asking for child support and all medical expenses related to himself and Brynn. The scorned reality star wants Frankel to name him as a beneficiary on her life insurance policy and he’s after “exclusive use and occupancy of the marital residence.” Frankel appeared on Ellen this month and tearfully said this split made her feel like a failure , but we have an inkling it won’t even be official any time soon. Considering the demands of both sides, this battle is destined to be drawn very far out.

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Rihanna Makes History Again, Beats Madonna’s Record

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Rihanna has broken another record. She’s achieved the most Top 10 hits in the shortest amount of time, according to Billboard . With the success of “We Found Love,” she’s garnered 20 hit songs in a span of only six years and four months. (She first graced the Hot 100 in 2005 with “Pon De Replay.”) She beat Madonna out by just 5 months, who achieved her twentieth Top 10 song in 1990 after six years and nine months. However , Madonna still holds the title of artist with the most Top 10 hits overall (she has 37 altogether). Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson have 27 each and Whitney Houston has 23 UK Shows Rihanna Love: New Vogue Cover & Wax Figure [PHOTOS] Rihanna Demands 2 A.M. Bikini Waxing At Hotel

Rihanna Makes History Again, Beats Madonna’s Record

Justin Bieber’s voice is “definitely” changing

The 16-year-old singing sensation is relying on the assistance of his vocal coach to adapt his music to suit the way puberty has impacted on his speaking and singing, but says he is handling it well. He told ‘Today’ show host Matt Lauer: “My voice is definitely changing, gradually. It’s definitely lower than last time I was here. I think that everybody’s voice changes. It’s just how you go through it. I have a great vocal coach that’s helping me.” Though the ‘Baby’ hitmaker’s schedule is always packed, he is given one day off a week to live a normal life and while he sometimes struggles to cope with the demands of being an international pop icon, he hopes he can make his younger stepsiblings, Jaxon and Jazmyn, proud. He said: “I make sure I have at least one day off a week. I need one day of downtime. The rest of the week is all jam-packed. I have to have at least one day. It’s hard because I’m away from my family, like, my brother and sister. You only live once, but at the same time, my brother and sister are going to grow up and they’re going to be proud of me.”

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Rihanna Elle magazine cover 2010

“I#39;m so happy. I feel really comfortable, and it#39;s so easy,” the pop star Rihanna, 22, says of her relationship with the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder, 25, in Elle#39;s July issue. In the midst of Rihanna#39;s crazy life, boyfriend Matt Kemp provides an oasis of calm. With all the demands made of the young singer in her already-megawatt career, Rihanna says it#39;s nice to have someone to mellow out with. “I have such a chaotic life, but at the end of the day, that is just my peace,” sh

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Andrew and Karenna Schiff break up

Karenna Schiff , 36, and Andrew “Drew” Schiff, 44, “have been separated for a couple of months and in marriage counseling,” says a friend of the couple, who live in New York and have three small children: Wyatt, 10; Anna, 8; and Oscar, 3. Another friend of the Gore family said of the split, “It#39;s amicable and they are in counseling. They are not divorced.” One week after former Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Tipper, dropped their separation bombshell, friends of the family quietly con

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Excerpts From the Biography That Oprah Doesn’t Want You to Read, Part 1 [Books]

Celebrity profiler Kitty Kelley ‘s unauthorized Oprah biography was released today. But who has time to sit down and read a 544-page book? We spent the afternoon going through the exhaustive tell-all to bring you the juiciest bits. More