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Jill Duggar Reveals Name of Second Baby Boy!

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

New, headline-grabbing revelations about the Duggar family seem to be surfacing every day lately. We suppose it makes sense, considering reality TV’s most controversial stars are in the midst of promoting the upcoming fourth season of Counting On , but it’s amazing that one family could generate so much fresh gossip. Of course, it helps when said family is the size of the Duggar clan. Just last week we learned that Joy-Anna Duggar married Austin Forsyth in a massively-attended ceremony in Springdale, Arkansas. (Naturally, the wedding will provide the basis for the Counting On season premiere.) That same weekend, the family revealed that Joseph Duggar had gotten engaged to Kendra Caldwell . (The only thing Counting On viewers love more than a wedding is the build-up to a wedding.) All the Dugs needed to really work their fans into a frenzy for the big premiere was a perfectly-timed birth. Unfortunately, uteruses aren’t controlled by network execs (yet), so the promo team will be forced to settle for the next best thing: A premature name-reveal! Yes, even though their second child will likely still need a couple more weeks to gestate, Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard have decided to share their forthcoming bundle of joy’s moniker with the legion of Duggar obsessives. If you were hoping for another off-the-beaten path Duggar handle like Israel of Spurgeon, we’re afraid you might be a little disappointed. Jill dropped the unexpected bombshell with the following post on their personal website: “We are so excited to announce the name of Baby Dillard #2! Samuel Scott Dillard,” she wrote. “We can’t wait to welcome him to the world and have him join our family very soon!” Yes, Samuel Scott. So they’re sticking with the Biblical theme, but it’s considerably less quirky name than the one they chose for little Sammy’s older brother, Izzy. It’s unusual for Duggars to reveal their kids’ names ahead of the birth, but who says you have to wait for a kid to be born for them to start earning. The Duggars are old-fashioned about everything, and that includes child labor laws, friend-o. Now good put on your most durable overalls or your longest denim skirt and share this news with the masses the way God intended – via Twitter. When you’re done, watch Counting On online to get caught up in time for season premiere on June 12. There should be another 18 or so Duggar news items for you bone up on by then. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard Photos: A True Love Timeline From Courtship to Parenthood, Twice!

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The Bachelorette Spoilers 2017: Final Three, Winner CONFIRMED! Who Does Rachel Choose?!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The Bachelorette is about to begin its 13th season on ABC. While we’ve yet to see a single episode, Rachel Lindsay’s epic journey for love has just concluded with a final rose ceremony in Spain. Customarily, The Bachelor spoilers have already leaked. Hands in the air if you’re surprised … hello? Anyone?! There are no hands in the air because  The Bachelorette spoilers  leaking before the season begins, let alone ends, is a foregone conclusion. It’s even more of a given than the winners of the previous season breaking up, which is really saying something given the show’s history! We apologize for the pessimism in what should be an uplifting time, but we tell it like it is, and they’re batting around .070. Just saying. Anyway, back to the lecture at hand, as Snoop would say: Starting Monday night, more than two dozen guys will arrive at the Bachelor mansion to begin their formal courtship with Chris Harrison. Er, sorry. With Rachel Lindsay. Here’s the full lineup” View Slideshow: The Bachelorette Suitors: Meet Rachel Lindsay’s Men! Soon, she will begin to pare down the field until only a few contenders are left and, eventually, a final rose recipient is selected. To the surprise of no one, Reality Steve (a.k.a. the Soothsayer of The Bachelorette spoilers) has already uncovered the scoop. As a result of his sleuthing, we can confirm who Rachel has already gone on hometown dates with, and who gets cut after that. Moreover, we can tell you who among her final three guys walks away from the finale engaged to the beautiful attorney from Dallas. Ready to find out exactly who the final four are, and whose life will be intensely scrutinized as soon as the season finale airs? The four dudes who make it to hometowns are: 1. Dean Unglert (above). He is a startup recruiter who has his mother’s initials tattooed on his chest. Will he add “RL” next?! 2. Bryan Abasolo (above). Dr. Bryan, as he is sometimes referred to, is a chiropractor who has spoken Spanish since he was a child. Talk about a cool and useful skill set. Will it be part of the whole package that lands him in the winner’s circle, or will it be … 3. Eric Bigger (above). This is a personal trainer who considers himself to be somewhat of a neat freak. We all have our neuroses. Also, he is jacked out of his mind. Like, shredded. Do you even lift?! We’re guessing he does … but seriously, is that an eight-pack!? Goodness gracious. 4. Peter Kraus (above). This is a business owner who has a fear of heights, according to his oh-so-revealing ABC biography. A quartet of worthy contenders, to be sure, so you know when it came down to the final three, Rachel had a tough decision. Which three to take on overnight dates (read: take into the Fantasy Suite for sexiness), and which one to send home alone? Dean Unglert, according to Steve, is eliminated, at this stage, but rest assured, he’ll be off to  Bachelor in Paradise. Phew. That leaves us with a final three of Eric Bigger, Peter Kraus and Bryan Abasolo, all of whom meet Lindsay’s family in Dallas. So, the million dollar question: Who will win the final rose, and become Rachel’s fiance at season’s end (if she picks one)?! Bryan Abasolo. Rachel is engaged to Bryan Abasolo. It’s still not clear who made the final two, or where the exit of the third-place finisher occurred, but Bryan wins, and proposed in Spain. As always, in Reality Steve’s own words, this is a lock. The man’s track record speaks for itself. Yes, he has been wrong before, but very rarely so, and he’ll cheerfully admit when he is. He’s simply spot-on accurate almost always. So between now and early August, when we expect the season finale will air, expect a whole lot of rumors, half-truths and misdirection. Maybe there will in fact be a mammoth twist that blows The Bachelorette spoilers above to smithereens at the last second. We just wouldn’t bet on it. View Slideshow: Rachel Lindsay: The Bachelorette Star in Photos! Granted, as those who follow this stuff religiously know, Steve initially told us Peter Kraus would take home the final rose, not Bryan. That prediction? Well, it’s now been amended . We’ll have more episodic details, spoilers and specifics about how everything plays out once they become available next week and beyond. We’ll also update this with any twists or inaccuracies that need correcting or addendums. Again, though, we don’t anticipate the former. As for whether love will last for Ms. Lindsay? We would not bet on it, that’s for darn sure. Which is not a knock on Rachel, but simply a commentary on the show and its track record.  Please, prove us wrong, Rachel and Bryan! View Slideshow: The Bachelor and Bachelorette Couples: Are They Still Together?

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Duggar Family Church Becomes Site of Anti-Trump Protest

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Though it was the size of their seemingly ever-expanding brood that first landed Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar in the national spotlight, it’s the couples ultra-conservative religious and political views that have made them enduring subjects of both derision and fascination. That fascination has come at a significant price, as the family has been beset by a string scandals ever since it was revealed in May of 2015 that eldest son  Josh Duggar molested four of his sisters when they were young girls. So perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that the Duggars recently found themselves at the center of an uproar involving both their controversial religious beliefs and one of the more widely criticized policies of the Trump administration. On Sunday, protestors gathered at the Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas to protest Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement – a global initiative designed to combat climate change by reducing carbon emissions. The reason for the location may not have had anything to do with the Duggars, but rather with the church’s founder, Ronnie Floyd, who was reportedly a valued “spiritual advisor” to Trump during his campaign. The peaceful assembly was covered by a local reporter named Katie Davidson: “Protestors have assembled in front of Cross Church in Rogers to ask Ronnie Floyd, who was a member of a spiritual advisory panel for President Trump during the campaign, to help the poor and the climate,” Davidson wrote on Facebook yesterday. It is not known if the fact that the Duggars attend the church was a factor in the protestors’ choice of location, though some have speculated that they might have been motivated by the additional media attention they would receive at the Springdale Cross Church, as opposed to one of the other places of worship presided over by Floyd. Like Bill Gothard , founder of the “Quiverfull movement” that forms the basis for many of the Duggars beliefs, Floyd has been wrapped in numerous scandals over the years. Most recently, Floyd has come under fire the excessive “tithing” demands he makes of his parishioners, as well as for homopohobic views expressed in his book The Gay Agenda: It’s Dividing the Family, the Church, and a Nation . While the Duggars political beliefs have long been a source of controversy, TLC has consistently attempted to separate the family from the ideology, so as not to alienate viewers or advertisers. It’s a task that’s become increasingly difficult over the years and may soon prove impossible. Watch Counting On online to try and pick out all the scenes that have been carefully edited so as not to reveal the Duggars’ most far-right wing beliefs. View Slideshow: The 11 Biggest Duggar Family Scandals of 2015

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Bill Cosby: Supported in Court By Real, TV Wives For Whatever Reason

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Bill Cosby’s trial began today, for only one of the more than fifty sexual assaults of which he has been accused. Many would say that anyone still standing with him is either delusional … or stands to lose something. Well, right now he’s believed to have two avid supporters in the form of his “wives” — the one from real life and from television. Camille Cosby has been his actual, real life wife for 53 years. She’s reportedly been unwavering in her support of and belief in him. Phylicia Rashad, who played his character’s wife on The Cosby Show , is apparently also a believer in his innocence. Both women have been expected to stand by Cosby’s side through the trial. Notably, of the other members of  the  Cosby  cast , the women who played his daughters on television have been tight-lipped.  That could mean anything from not wanting to get involved — either for or against him — to being somehow involved with the story themselves and not wanting that exposed. As much as we wish that everyone who knows anything could just come forward, we can absolutely understand why some people wouldn’t want to become involved. After seeing the sort of treatment that Amber Heard’s received from Johnny Depp’s fans since last year, it’s pretty clear that anyone opposing a celebrity is going to have to deal with a very passionate fanbase. Few celebrities have had so many decades to make a positive impression on the world before the accusations against them became common knowledge. But, at the same time, few face accusations from 58 alleged victims. It’s understandable, if alarming, that people close to Cosby might still support him, despite having more than 50 accusers. Sometimes it’s easier to believe in elaborate conspiracy theories than to see the worst in a loved one. Cosby himself has enjoyed accusing his accusers of racism , which might not make sense, but it doesn’t have to. There are always going to be people looking for any excuse to believe in his innocence. They don’t need to be people who know him personally. Some people can’t reconcile a serial predator with the man they saw on a groundbreaking sitcom. Or with the man they saw on jello commercials as a child. The power of being a celebrity is far-reaching and leaves lifelong impressions. Beyond the conspiracy theorists, Cosby has also enjoyed the support of mentally unstable celebrities . Even that kind of endorsement could work in his favor with certain parties. The only thing that ultimately matters for this case, however, is what the jury believes. If the attorneys and judge did their jobs during Voir Dire, the jury shouldn’t be stacked with “truthers” or with anyone who’s already out for blood. Cosby could face as much as 10 years for the 2004 assault. In about two weeks, we’ll see what the court decides. View Slideshow: Bill Cosby Sex Scandal: What Led to His Arrest

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This Dad Used Peeled Oranges to Become an Internet Hero

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Sorry, all other dads around the world. But Tom Sullivan has done it. A resident of Tacoma, Washington and the father of an 18-year old daughter named Meg, Tom has already earned himself the 2017 Father of the Year award. Read the following story and you'll quickly understand why… 1. This is the Note That Turned Tom Into a Viral Hero But what made it so special? Let’s go back in time to find out, shall we? 2. From Age 5 Through Age 18… Meg didn’t just have oranges placed in her lunch. She has oranges peeled by her dad placed in her lunch. 3. The Full Note When Meg opened her lunch on the final day of high school, this was what the note said in full. It was time for her to learn on her own. 4. A Long-Time Bond Between Father and Daughter “I thought it was just going to be a letter saying ‘Happy last day of school!’ or something, so when I opened it I couldn’t help but smile,” said Meg upon sharing the note on social media. 5. So Very Bittersweet Added Meg of the gesture and the motivation behind it: “I’m his last kiddo leaving for college this year, and you can tell he’s really really sad about it.” 6. Quite a Tribute Adds Meg: “He has always gone above and beyond and is easily the cutest and most caring man I’ll ever know.” View Slideshow

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Prince Harry: Plans to Propose to Meghan Markle Revealed?

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Like Hemingway and the Jimmy John’s guy  before them, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will soon be headed to the green hills of Africa, where they’ll participate in a full-blown safari. Unlike those giants in the worlds of literature and cold cuts, however, Harry and Meghan thankfully won’t be slaying any large beasts. But that doesn’t mean they won’t have something to show off when they get home. According to Radar Online, Harry is planning to propose to Meghan during the couple’s jungle jaunt. The continent is apparently of tremendous emotional significance to Harry, who sought refuge there with his brother and father following the death of his mother, Princess Diana. “Africa means everything to Harry,” a source close to the Royals tells Radar. “It is where he and William were taken by their father to escape after their mother’s death.” And that’s not the end of the Harry’s sentimental ties to Africa: “He feels himself there, and it was the South African jewelry he gave to Meghan that first gave their relationship away,” says the insider, adding: “Prince William proposed to Kate there.” In case you still haven’t grasped the extent to which Harry really, really loves Africa, the tipster continues: “He really feels he has found a soulmate in Meghan, and both have even said they would love to live on and run a wildlife safari reserve.” At this point, you should imagine the source grabbing you by the shoulders, shaking you, and screaming about Harry’s love of Africa. “The continent, the Toto song, everything! Harry. Loves. Africa!” Rumors about Harry and Meghan getting engaged have been circulating pretty much from the moment the world learned they were dating, but it’s really beginning to feel like it’ll happen soon. The couple attended Pippa Middleton’s wedding together  last month, and the event served as their unofficial coming out party. Now that they’re a confirmed couple, it seems only a matter of time before Harry puts a ring on it. At 32, he’s not longer the wild child/black sheep (depending on whom you ask) of the Royal clan, and he’s spoken in recent years about his desire to settle down and start a family. We don’t know for sure when he’ll propose … but it sounds like there’s little doubt as to where it’ll happen. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 16 Things to Know About Prince Harry’s New Squeeze

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Kendra on Top Season 6 Trailer: ALL the Mama Drama!

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Back in May, we learned that the new season of Kendra on Top would focus on Kendra’s feud with her attention-starved mother. The initial teaser for Season 6 of this WE TV reality series made it clear that Kendra's sort of evil parent, Patti, was about to go public with a tell-all that would expose every detail of Kendra's ongoing marital drama with Hank Baskett. And we were right.  We just didn't know just how right. The network has unveiled the first extended trailer for upcoming episodes… and sh-t is about to go down, people! It's about to hit the fan! For real! In the following preview, the drama escalates as Patti meets with a book publisher and then with some of her friends, talking about her plans to make lots of money off her daughter's many issues. The main topic at stake, once again, appears to be Hank Baskett's alleged affair with a transgender model , the same topic this same show has managed to mine for multiple seasons now. It's really pretty impressive. Will Patti, who recently appeared opposite her daughter on Marriage Boot Camp , really go there? Will she really write a book that brings up this taboo subject? And that embarrasses both her child and her son-in-law? All to make a little bit of cash? This is the question the show wants us to ponder while we anticipate its return on Friday, June 23 at 10/9c. Here is the official network synopsis: After Kendra and Patti arrive home from Boot Camp, Patti gets serious about writing a tell-all book placing their tense relationship at risk. Meanwhile, Kendra’s offered a racy starring role in Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man in Las Vegas, and when Hank’s not on board, she must decide whether to prioritize career or family. Can Kendra find a common ground with her mom, who is also at odds with Hank, her dad, Eric, and his new wife, Amy? Will Patti reunite with her grandkids? And here is the first official trailer:

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Ireland Baldwin Is Completely Topless on Instagram And For That, We Thank Her

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Ireland Baldwin contains multitudes. Despite being named after a foreign nation, she’s an American treasure. And despite being the offspring of a jowly rage maniac, she does nothing but spread joy with glorious pics like this: Yes, Ireland is about as naked as you can be without violating Instagram’s no nipple policy . The pic is a pleasure to look at for the obvious reasons, but we’re also happy to see it because of what it represents. When Ireland first began posting bikini pics , she became an overnight Instagram sensation. She rode that wave for just a few months before encountering some difficulties in her personal life that led her to shut down her social media accounts.  Eventually, Ireland checked into rehab , seeking treatment for what her camp has described as depression and anxiety issues. After completing the program, she remained low-key for a time, eschewing social media and the lime light in favor of staying home and focusing on her mental health. We applaud Ireland for taking the time to properly heal, but at the same time, we’re very happy to have her back on the ‘Gram. Though we’re sure she still has her emotional mountains to climb, as we all do, it’s difficult to look at a pic like Ireland’s latest and imagine that the girl photographed is suffering from a crisis of self-esteem. It’s entirely possible that we’re reading way too much into a simple side-boob pic, but there’s something about this sultry snap that makes us feel optimistic for Ireland’s future. She’s experienced the travails of young stardom and the difficulties of being born to a famous family, and she’s come out on the other side. Are their further battles ahead? Of course! But unlike so many people her age (particularly young celebs), Ireland now has the tools to meet those future challenges. There’s pretty much no way that we’re not reading way too much into this, but maybe side boob selfies are a sort of modern-day Rorschach Test. So think long and hard about what you’re seeing when you look at Ireland’s IG page. Or just enjoy the boobies, it works on many levels.

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Teresa Giudice: My Daughter Gia’s All Grown Up … and Going to Prom!

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There’s nothing like your firstborn’s major life milestones. Even reality TV moms get excited when their daughter goes to prom. They look so lovely together and, even with all of that makeup, you can tell that they’re mother and daughter. They, of course, being Teresa Giudice and her 16-year-old daughter, Gia Giudice.  Teresa could barely contain her excitement and pride over Instagram, and it’s no wonder — Gia looks absolutely stunning. The fact that Teresa spent some time behind bars clearly only means that she cherishes time with her children that much more. And yes, that’s enough on Gia that it doesn’t necessarily look flattering for her features. But that’s what everyday makeup is for.  Gia can look like a gorgeous teenager on each and every other day of the year. This is prom season and it’s time for her to look however she likes. She gets to shine in a room full of her friends and peers who are also dressed and made up to shine. In this case, for Gia, that means looking like some kind of fairy princess whose face sparkles beautifully match her dress. At a dance’s lighting, she’s going to look positively celestial . You know, they make an adorable couple. And they’re young, so we’re gonna limit our eye-rolling over Nick’s super-short hair. Frankly, a lot of high school kids are still getting whatever haircut their parents order for them. Also, if there’s one thing that we know about straight couples, is that height differences are all the rage. As in, studies have shown that greater height differences tend to lead to longer-lasting relationships, which sounds like the fakest thing ever. Just because it sounds fake doesn’t mean that it isn’t real, though. And women do seem to swoon over height, so good for Gia for landing Nick, since he’s clearly a good head taller than she is. Teresa Giudice’s had a rough go of it at times, what with various legal troubles . What people maybe didn’t consider is how much that would take away from time with her children. It’s good that she’s taking this time to connect with her daughter. It’s also adorable that she’s basically just gushing about her on social media. This is a woman who’s been absolutely over-the-top on television before, so it’s nice to see her doing something so normal and healthy.

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Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie Standifer: MARRIED!

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So this is an interesting development. You know how Ryan Edwards has a whole, whole lot going on in his life right now? Maci Bookout just revealed on Teen Mom OG something that fans have been speculating about for a long, long time now: he’s in the midst of a nasty battle with drug addiction . On the show, she said that things were so bad that she was scared that he’d end up dead if he didn’t get help. But now we know that he is getting help: a new report we discussed just earlier today explains that he’s in rehab , and he’s been there for two weeks now. And now we’re learning that just before he went to rehab, he got married. Feel free to take a moment to process all this, we know it’s a lot. Ryan married his fiancée of six months, Mackenzie Standifer, in Hamilton County, Tennessee on May 15th. It was a religious ceremony officiated by a minister, and right now those are the only details we know about the wedding. As we’ve seen on Teen Mom OG, Ryan and Mackenzie had been looking around for venues and planning a big wedding for this fall. In a registry the couple made , the original wedding date was listed as November 18th. But obviously they decided to move things ahead a bit. Considering the facts of the situation — the wedding was moved up so fast with little notice, it was held on a Monday, Ryan was on drugs at the time — it couldn’t have been a big affair. And honestly, it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. Why would Ryan get married immediately before going to rehab? If he’s already been in treatment for two weeks, he would have to have left a few days, at most, after the wedding. Why not wait until he was clean, especially if they’d already been planning something together? It’s hard to say, and it looks like we won’t be getting any information from Mackenzie: as of this morning, she’s made all of her social media accounts private. Another strange thing is that Mackenzie filed for divorce from her first husband last July — less than a year ago. The divorce was finalized days before Ryan proposed , and now she’s on her second marriage at the tender age of 20. Additionally, we learned yesterday that Ryan’s drug addiction may be affecting the custody arrangement for her three-year-old son, Hudson. It’s all just very, very curious. View Slideshow: Teen Mom Dads, Husbands & Boyfriends Ranked: Who’s #1?! Whatever the reason for the rushed wedding, we wish Ryan and Mackenzie a lifetime of happiness and, especially for Ryan, good health. What a roller coaster.

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