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Grey’s Anatomy Recap: Meredith Says Goodbye to Her Father

“You went and got a whole new life, halfway across the world this time,” she said. “But you didn’t give a damn about the people you left behind.” Thursday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy was an emotional one.  Catherine went under the knife for surgery when it emerged that her cancer had to be treated straight away, and Meredith weighed up whether she could say goodbye to her dying father.  Meredith was open and honest with Richard, a man who has been instrumental in her career from the get-go.  She wanted to be with him while Catherine was in surgery in the event he needed to vent, or if something didn’t quite go to plan.  However, Richard told Mer that he didn’t need her during this time and that she would be best visiting her dying father and trying to make peace with him.  Meredith wondered about whether she could actually press on and visit the man she hated, and she was in for a surprise when she did.  Thatcher was close to death. As such, he had lost lots of weight, was weak and didn’t have much will to live for longer.  He decided to quit the treatment plan because his condition was terminal, and he didn’t see much point in trying to prevent the unpreventable.  Meredith didn’t know what to say, but that was fine with Thatcher. He went on to list some of the things he did following the last time they saw each other.  Thatcher said that Lexie’s death weighed so heavily on him that he started building schools in Zimbabwe and did so until he got sick. He was also sober during that time.  That’s when Meredith realized she could not sit and allow him to talk.  “You went and got a whole new life, halfway across the world this time,” she said. “But you didn’t give a damn about the people you left behind.” That’s when we were let in on the biggest bombshell of the season: Meredith’s father did return home, but it was for Derek’s funeral. He attended, but Meredith was understandably a bit out of it following the loss of the love of her life.  What followed were emotional scenes with the father and daughter finally putting the past behind them, but it wasn’t long before Thatcher passed away.  Back at the hospital, Amelia and Koracick were given the green light by Catherine to try and cure her cancer.  Things got a little too emotional when Catherine handed Jackson her will because she was fully prepared not to survive the surgery. “I will see you when I wake up,” she promised to her husband, Richard before the surgery commenced.  Things were tense throughout the complicated procedure, especially when it emerged that the surgeons could not take out the whole tumor.  Richard said they could try doing it piece by piece and that they did. However, they could only remove 95 percent of it, confirming that there was some going to be left over.  But this was a win. Catherine could live her life normally … for now, and that was enough for her.   “I’ll operate. I’ll hug my son. Make love to my husband. Chase my Harriett,” she said. “Make mistakes. Fight about who gets to pick the movie on date night. You two have given me my life back.” What are your thoughts on how all of it played out? Hit the comments below.  Grey’s Anatomy continues Thursdays on ABC.  View Slideshow: 17 Characters Who Ruined Perfectly Good TV Shows

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Lolo Jones Vs. Tamar Braxton Is The Reality Show Fight That Has Twitter Split Over Who They Hate More

Source: Sonja Flemming/CBS / Sonja Flemming/CBS Lolo vs. Tamar Sometimes reality TV is so simple. All you have to do is put two people who get the people going together in a room and see what happens. Celebrity Big Brother did just that by putting Lolo Jones and Tamar Braxton in a house together. They started as besties but things quickly deteriorated with people speculating that Lolo smacked the shades off of Tamar’s face. This has been explosive for Twitter as Lolo and Tamar are two people everyone loves to pick sides about. So who are they siding with this time? Hit the flip and see for yourselves… Kandi explaining how Tamar got beat up by Lolo Jones in the Big Brother House. #CelebrityBigBrother pic.twitter.com/gaLqxFqP2c — The Bad Guy (@MrDashBaby) January 27, 2019

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#BlackInkChi: Van Admitting To Side Chick Smashing Apprentice Evenita Before (Not) Marrying Jen Had EVERYONE Getting Clowned

Source: VH1 / VH1 Van Dirty Dogs Again Van just can’t get right. The Black Ink crew dirty dog just can’t stay faithful. His infidelity reared its ugly head again when he had to confess that he was chopping down his apprentice Evenita. Not only that…he did so while Jenn was at her father’s funeral. Yo! But even still she was going to take him back and have a quick wedding. Then Van had the nerve to back out! This is a dirty dog hall of fame moment. This is so embarrassing. I almost feel bad for Ecoli, almost! Engine talking bout she getting a hotel. Girl just go home. You knew Van had a girl. Bye Ebenezer! #BlackInkCHI — shesosinful (@TayTay_884) January 31, 2019 Twitter came with the slander. Take a look…

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Mekhi Phifer, Bryshere Gray, & Woody McClain Star In Canal Street, Hitting Theaters January 18th

Canal Street Hits Theaters January 18th Source: Rhyan Lamarr / Rhyan Lamarr Canal Street is a modern-day thriller telling the story of a teen, Kholi Styles, trying to get by in an unwelcoming new world. After the mysterious death of a classmate, all eyes fall on Kholi, the new kid at his high school. It’s up to his father, Jackie Styles, an up-and-coming lawyer from the slums of Chicago, to defend his son in court and battle an outraged public before time runs out. Jackie fights to keep his faith and prove his son is not the monster the world has made him out to be. CANAL STREET OPENS IN THEATERS EVERYWHERE JANUARY 18, 2019!   Be sure to get your tickets!

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Leah’s Lemonade: Rihanna is Suing Her Dad Over “Fenty” Trademark

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Jay Z and Beyonce told us that nobody wins when the family feuds…Well Rihanna clearly should take a page out of the Carter’s book, because her family dynamic is heading to court. Rihanna is suing her dad Ronald Fenty for the trademark “Fenty.” According to The Umbrella singer her father is trying to use the likeness that her career created to profit off of their last name. In the lawsuit documents Rih claims that her father started an entertainment company and was conducting business improperly which looked bad on the “Fenty” brand. He also tried to create hotel resorts under the name “Fenty.” Rihanna claims in the lawsuit that he even tried to get Fenty trademarked but obviously Rihanna owns alll of that! She’s suing her dad saying that although she received his last name, her career created the world known brand of “Fenty.”  We’ll see how that pans out. If you haven’t seen the crime fighting super hero from Southeast D.C., stopping bad men in thigh high pink boots, you haven’t met @hesosoutheast…He’s gone viral for his ninja like moves and sassy persona. He’s gotten the attention of someone pretty huge. Empire director Lee Daniel has found his newest movie star. Daniels took to his social media to rave about the discovery of his gay male super hero….Super B***. Here’s Daniel’s video announcement: If you’d like to hear more details on either story, plus how R. Kelly’s lawyer lowkey shaded him while trying to defend him. Chile….Listen to Leah’s Lemonade above for all these stories, happening in Hollywood.

Leah’s Lemonade: Rihanna is Suing Her Dad Over “Fenty” Trademark

R. Kelly’s Daughter Calls Her Dad A “Monster” As She Breaks Silence In Thoughtful Post

Source: Splash News / Splash News She Details Her Thought Process In The Wake Of ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ R. Kelly ‘s estranged daughter Buku Abi has decided to break her silence following the premiere of Surviving R. Kelly. Abi, whose birth name is Joann Kelly, posted a lengthy message on her Instagram Stories on Thursday, according to People . She condemned her “terrible” father, who she hasn’t been in contact with for years, and she expressed support for all the people who were allegedly abused by her father. She also explained why it took so long for her to release a statement: “To the people that feel I should be speaking up/against everything that is going on right now. I just want you all to understand that devastated is an understatement for all that I feel currently,” she wrote. “I do apologize if my silence to all that is happening comes off as careless. That is my last intention. I pray for all the families & women who have been affected by my father’s actions. Trust, I have been deeply affected by all of this.” Abi is the daughter of R. Kelly and Andrea Kelly, who also accused Kelly of abusing her for years . Abi went on to say in her post that it’s been “very difficult to process it all” and “gather all the right words to express everything I feel.” She continued: “Anyone that knows me personally or has been following me throughout the years knows that I do not have a relationship with my father. Nor do I speak on him or on his behalf. I also am not fond of dealing with my personal issues or personal life through social media but, I feel things are starting to get out of hand.” Abi also said her family, including her siblings and mother, haven’t seen R. Kelly for years. She cited the challenges they faced in regards to his life decisions as the reason they don’t keep in contact with him. “My mother, siblings and I would never condone, support or be a part of ANYTHING negative he has done and or continues to do in his life,” she said. “Going through all I have gone through in my life, I would never want anyone to feel the pain I have felt. Reminders of how terrible my father is, and how we should be speaking up against him, rude comments about my family, fabricating me, my siblings & our mothers ‘part’ etc. Does not help my family (Me, my sister, my brother, and my mother) in our healing process. Nor does it allow a safe space for other victims who are scared to speak up, speak up.” Abi then went on to say “The same monster you all confronting me about is my father. I am well aware of who and what he is. I grew up in that house.” Abi explained that she stayed quiet for a long time for her peace of mind, her emotional state and her healing. “I have to do & move in a manner that is best for me. I pray anyone who reads this understands I put nothing but good intent behind each word,” she said, adding that her statement took her nearly three days to compose. She ended her post writing, “I just want everyone to know that I do care and I love you all. This is a very difficult subject to speak on… again, I apologize if my words don’t come out right.” Continue reading

Bye-Bye Matrimony-dom: Amar’e Stoudemire Files For Divorce From Wife Of 6 Years, Alexis Welsh

Source: Larry Busacca / Getty Amar’e Stoudemire Files For Divorce From Wife Alexis Welch Former NBA star  Amar’e Stoudemire  has filed for divorce from his wife of almost six years, Alexis Welsh. This news comes a little over a year after it was revealed that he fathered a love child with another woman. According to court documents obtained by The Blast , Stoudemire filed a petition for dissolution of marriage with minor children against Welch. The Florida native had been dating Alexis since the early 2000s, but the couple finally made things official when they got married in 2012. Stoudemire and Alexis share four kids together: Ar’e. Amar’e Jr., Assata and their youngest son, Alijah, who was born in 2013. Despite Amar’e’s petition, this case is still open and the divorce has yet to be finalized. Alexis has yet to file a response to the baller’s divorce petition, nor does she have a lawyer listed as representing her as of yet. This split comes after it was revealed that Stoudemire fathered a child with a Florida woman named Quynn Lovett. Back in April 2017, Lovett sued Stoudemire for paternity and sought child support for a baby named Zoe Renee, who had been born the previous year. Stoudemire responded to the suit by admitting he could be the father and revealing he had been paying the woman temporary child support without a court order. Lovett accused him of not being involved with the pregnancy and demanded he be ordered to pay support. The case dragged on for months but eventually settled in October 2017 once a DNA test came back confirming that Stoudemire was indeed the father. The terms of their settlement were sealed from the public. After leaving the NBA, Amar’e Stoudemire signed a deal to play for an Israeli pro basketball team in Jerusalem.

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Holiday Preciousness: This Dad From Ohio Purchased 6 Flights Just To Spend Christmas With His Flight Attendant Daughter

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Source: NurPhoto / Getty There are no more excuses for not seeing your family next holiday season, all because of one dedicated dad from Ohio. One father went the extra mile(s) this Christmas , booking six different flights to spend the holiday with his daughter, who works as a flight attendant. Delta Airlines attendant Pierce Vaughan wasn’t able to take the day off for Christmas Eve or Christmas day, so her father Hal decided to join her. He used his accrued miles and points to spend the holidays with her in the sky as she completed her job for the rest of the Christmas travelers on board. Their absolutely adorable story went viral after one passenger shared  it on Facebook , after sitting next to Hal on the plane and realizing exactly what was going on. “I had the pleasure of sitting next to Hal on my flight back home. His daughter Pierce was our flight attendant who had to work over Christmas,” Mike Levy wrote on his Facebook with a selfie of himself next to Hal. “Hal decided he would spend the holiday with her. So, he is flying on each of her flights today and tomorrow around the country to spend time with his daughter for Christmas. What a fantastic father! Wish you both a very Merry Christmas!” What a fantastic father, indeed. And as you could probably imagine, people on Twitter ran with this story and everyone agrees: this is the most wholesome thing ever. One Twitter user got emotional, mentioning the fact that her father–who passed away almost a decade ago–would have done something exactly like this. She tweeted, “My dad passed away 7 years ago but this is something he would have done..I love reading sweet stories like this. It sounds like her dad is a wonderful man. I hope they enjoyed their Christmas.” My dad passed away 7 years ago but this is something he would have done..I love reading sweet stories like this. It sounds like her dad is a wonderful man. I hope they enjoyed their Christmas. pic.twitter.com/nvDL2cnkcu — libbygirl (@libbygirl9) December 27, 2018 Other people online were quickly attached to this story and also shared their praise for this awesome dad. The compliments were a’plenty within the comments of all the outlets posting this story, bringing some Christmas joy to the internet even a few days after the holiday ended. This is the best story! What an amazing father! This daughter is so lucky to have a father this loving! — Kimberly (@KimberlyGrnMtn) December 27, 2018   How amazing and wonderfully sweet — lisa (@lisa39784897) December 27, 2018   Your a very lucky girl and he is s lucky man, many blessings — Mona Lee Robinson (@Numberonemom11) December 27, 2018 Though many people are pointing out the fact that this father purchasing the flights isn’t exactly the same as any normal person–since he used points and benefits from his daughter’s job–it’s not just the money that makes this gesture so sweet. Most of us don’t want to spend a few hours on a flight just to get to our destination–so staying on a plane for 2 days straight to hang out with a loved one takes things to a whole new level. Shoutout to Hal, you’re the real MVP!

Holiday Preciousness: This Dad From Ohio Purchased 6 Flights Just To Spend Christmas With His Flight Attendant Daughter

Meghan Markle and Queen Clash Over How to Handle Her Awful Dad

This week, Thomas Markle lamented that Meghan had ghosted him , and announced that only Queen Elizabeth II can mend his broken family. We now know that this disgusting betrayal of Meghan’s boundaries may have ruined his chances of reconciliation. See, Meghan had hoped to resolve tension with the Queen by getting back in touch with her father, but he just destroyed his chances. A new, in-depth profile by Vanity Fair tracks the breakdown of the Markle family. The most interesting revelation is that the Queen was so concerned about Thomas Markle’s paid photo ops and his interviews that she wanted to step in. “She was very concerned that it [the Markle situation] was spiraling out of control,” a royal insider reveals. “Which,” the source admits. “It was.” That is true. There is nothing about Meghan’s relatives on her father’s side that seems remotely under control. “Buckingham Palace wanted to be able to do something,” the insider adds. According to the source, the Queenw anted to take action “and be proactive and make the situation go away.” “It was a direction from the Queen,” the insider notes. “So her courtiers were under strict instructions to sort it out.” The royal family has dealt with scandals before. They take their responsibility as essentially very wealthy mascots very seriously. “But,” the source reveals. “Kensington Palace was not singing from the same hymn sheet,” That is a hilarious euphemism for disagreement. “And that was because the message was coming from Meghan,” the insider explains. Meghan, filled with embarrassment and shame that her family was being a royal terror, didn’t want to burden her in-laws. “She didn’t want to engage,” the source says. “And,” the insider continues, Meghan “thought that she could handle it on her own.” Apparently, this difference of opinion caused a little bit of tension between the two courts. Fittingly, it sounds like the sort of royal drama you’d get on a BBC production rather than on HBO. Meghan didn’t want the tension, however, so she was reportedly prepared to begin speaking with her father on a trial basis. She would have the strict condition that he not open his yap and resume blabbing to any media outlet that would listen. Unfortunately, just days before this report was released but very likely after Meghan had resolved to resume contact, Thomas was back on TV. Thomas Markle appeared on Good Morning Britain to talk incessantly about any topic that came up. Admittedly, it was nice of him to give Piers Morgan the rare opportunity to not be the worst person on the show. But this was a terrible thing to do to his daughter, whose alleged plan to resume contact with him blew up in her face. Thomas rambled on, claiming that Meghan and Harry believe whatever they read in tabloids about what he says. He openly wondered why Meghan hasnt’ contacted him. As anyone on the planet can tell him, it’s because he cannot be trusted to not blabber to the nearest camera. The monarchy is old and fairly unique. But family drama is as common as families. It takes different forms, but it exists. Some very toxic people have called out and insisted that Meghan should speak to Thomas simply because he’s her father. In fact, some morons have even claimed that Meghan’s silence is killing her dad . She doesn’t owe her dad the time of day. And after the way that he has disparaged her in the news and crossed her carefully laid boundaries, he’ll be lucky if she ever sends him a postcard. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 19 Cruelest Things Her Own Family Has Said About the Duchess

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So Sad: Donald Glover Mourns The Loss Of His Father During Concert Tribute

Source: Apega/WENN.com / WENN So sad… Donald Glover Reveals His Father’s Death Donald Glover paid tribute to his late father at a recent concert. The rapper was recently performing at the final stop of his “This Is America Tour” when he shocked fans by announcing that he’d been mourning the death of his dad. According to Donald, his father Donald Glover, Sr. passed away in recent weeks and he’s been reeling ever since. “I lost my father a couple weeks ago,” said Glover. “I wanted to play him some of the new songs, but he didn’t want to hear them, because he was like, ‘I know they’re going to be great,’” Gambino continued, as he appeared to struggle to maintain his composure. “I’m not saying that to talk about music – I say that to talk about trust,” he explained. “That’s what love is. I hope you guys get to feel that kind of love.” He then previewed one of the new songs he wanted to play his father. Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty We’re so sorry to hear about Donald’s dad. We heard so many great things about him and he did a helluva job raising hs on.

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