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Josiah Duggar Gushes About Lauren Swanson On Her 21st Birthday!

It’s been two months since Josiah Duggar got engaged to Lauren Swanson , and while there’s been no public talk of wedding specifics, Josiah and Lauren would like the world to know that they’re still very much in love. Lauren turned 21 over the weekend, and Josiah made it clear that he’s more in love with her than ever in a heartfelt Instagram post. “There are not enough words to express what you mean to me and how much I love you!” Josiah wrote alongside the photo above. “You are the best gift God has given to me. Happy Birthday, Lauren!” he added. “I will love and cherish you all the days of your life.  -Your man, Si.” Needless to say, fans loved Josiah’s kind words. Josiah and Lauren are currently keeping a tight lid on their wedding plans, but fans expect them to tie the knot sooner rather than later. After all, these two have been moving very quickly since day one of their relationship. Just six weeks after the world learned that Josiah and Lauren were courting , the young couple revealed that they had gotten engaged. The Duggars were just as effusive in their praise for Swanson when they announced the engagement on Facebook: “We are so excited to announce that Josiah and Lauren are officially engaged!” they wrote. “We have known Lauren and her family for a very long time and have seen how she has grown in her knowledge and understanding of the Lord,” the statement continued. “She is a wonderful, caring, compassionate young lady, full of zeal for Christ. We are very thankful for her.” The Duggars went on to state that Josiah and Lauren are eager to tie the knot: ‘We are looking forward to another Duggar wedding soon!” Josiah’s in an unprecedented position, as he’s the first Duggar of his generation to engage in multiple courtships. The vast majority of romantic relationships result in marriage in the Duggars’ community, so Josiah no doubt found it difficult to find someone to confide in after his breakup. Fans were stunned when the 21-year-old abruptly ended his courtship with Marjorie Jackson back in 2015. The couple never made a formal announcement. Instead, Duggar watchers arrived at the conclusion that they had broken up based on the fact that Josiah removed every photo of Marjorie from his Instagram page. It was an unexpected move, but those who know Josiah best say he’ll likely continue to toss out his family’s traditions in favor of doing things his own way. Like his sister Jinger, Josiah is a bit of a rebel , and a source close to the family tells us that he’ll likely “be the next one to bust out.” Sources close to the family say there are concerns that Josiah will reject his family’s belief system once he’s married and out of the house. We guess that’s just one more reason to look forward to the next Duggar wedding! Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most  View Slideshow: Duggar Courtship Rules Reveal Dark Side of Counting On Clan

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Amber Rose Shares Results of Breast Reduction, Cellulite Treatment

Amber Rose is nothing if not if not supremely confident, but she’s also a human being with an audience of millions scrutinizing her every selfie. So it should come as no surprise that Amber is occasionally willing to go the surgical route in her efforts to fine-tune her appearance. And because she’s far more forthcoming with her fan base than most celebrities, Amber is happy to discuss the details of her cosmetic procedures on social media. In a candid Instagram live stream, Rose recently revealed to her millions of followers that she’s at home recovering from a breast reduction surgery: “I’m still in the house recovering from my breast reduction surgery, and I just wanted to give you a little [update],” said the model and activist. “So I’m really just letting my hair grow, letting my eyebrows grow out, and just trying to rest and relax and recover. And also of course, I wanted to give you an update on my new boobs.” Rose first announced that she was considering a breast reduction back in August, but she didn’t say much about the decision process in the months since. (Though at one point, she revealed that she was afraid of the possibility of “lollipop scars.”) Discussing the possibility of going under the knife on Loveline , Rose stated: “My boobs are stupid heavy, my back hurts and I can’t wear cute lil’ shirts without a grandma bra.” And now that she’s gone through with it seems, she’s more than happy with the results: “I really went down a lot. So I don’t know if you guys know, but I was like a 36H, I was really, really big, and I think now I might just be a D-cup, which is really small for me,” she said on Instagram. “I’ve been online shopping, and getting my cute little shirts, and little strapless things, and I’m just so excited to be actually be able to wear an outfit without a huge bra,” Rose also spoke of undergoing treatment to remove cellulite, which she says has had some painful after-effects. “My legs are still really, really sore,” she told her followers. Hopefully, she’ll be back on her feet for this year’s Slut Walk ! Get well soon, Amber! View Slideshow: Amber Rose Selfies: Look at Me!

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Hillary Scott Welcomes Twin Daughters!

A couple of years ago, Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott opened up about her miscarriage , confessing that she had struggled to move forward after such a tragic loss. Last year, she revealed wonderful news — she’s pregnant again! With twins, no less. Now, Hillary Scott has given birth, and she’s taken to social media to share the wonderful news with her fans and followers. No, Lady Antebellum didn’t take home yet another Grammy Award on Sunday. But that’s probably just fine for HIllary Scott, and not just because she already has three. No, Hillary Scott gave birth in the wee hours of Monday morning. She shared this joyous news with fans, who’ve known for a while that she and her husband, Chris Tyrell, are expecting their second and third children. She’s been using the #waitingonthetwins tag for a while on Instagram. While she hasn’t yet posted a photo of her twin daughters, she announced the birth with a photo: In the captions, Hillary wrote: “Our family is thankful and proud to announce the arrival of our precious baby girls.” That’s great news! “They were born in the early hours of January 29th, 2018.” Awwww! “And we can’t wait to share more about them in the days to come.” No photos yet and still no names, but it sounds like they have plans to share those details soon. Hillary Scott also writes: “Thank you to everyone who prayed and prayed for these little ladies, and thank you Lord for healthy babies. #twins” It’s always a relief to give birth to healthy babies, particularly when there are potential complications. (Twins come with twice the birthing risks, folks; some people had twins they never got to meet). For Hillary Scott and Chris Tyler, however, the relief must have been magnified. Because a few years ago, Hillary suffered a miscarriage. “This is something that is not talked about very often,” Hillary Scott said at the time. It’s true that there’s an awkward culture of silence around miscarriages. It may be that people just don’t know what to say. One minute, a couple is happily preparing for their family to be larger. The next … they aren’t. “I also feel that there’s this pressure that you’re supposed to be able to snap your fingers and continue to walk through life like it never happened.” Of course. Recovery is complicated, and everyone recovers from grief and loss at their own pace. In 2013, Hillary Scott gave birth to her first child . The couple’s daughter, Eisele Kaye, is currently 4-and-a-half years old (those halves count when you’re that young!).  Though she was probably too young to really wrap her head around her mother’s miscarriage (though, sometimes, people don’t give children enough credit), she’ll be 5 this year, and is certainly old enough to be excited about being a big sister. Congratulations to Hillary and Chris and Eisele and to their two beautiful new additions to the household.

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Josiah Duggar: Rumors of Gay Affair Resurface Following Courtship Announcement

Earlier this month, we learned that Josiah Duggar is courting Lauren Swanson . The couple shared the news with fans in a video message posted on Facebook, and both seemed positively giddy about the process. What’s not to love about getting to know one another in the early stages of what the Duggars describe as “dating with a purpose”? Not much. As a result, news of a Duggar courtship is always greeted with excitement from the family’s legion of obsessives. In this case, however, there’s been a pervasive sense of deja vu sweeping across the family’s fan pages. The reason, of course, is that Josiah has been down this road before. Yes, back in 2015,  Josiah courted Marjorie Jackson , but in an unprecedented move, the couple parted ways just a few weeks after their relationship went public. Five of Josiah’s siblings are married and every one of them wed the first person they courted. Josiah and Marjorie parted ways with no explanation, which naturally led to speculation that they broke up for reasons that the Duggars would prefer to keep quiet. The split took place at a time when the Josh Duggar sex scandals were still making tabloid headlines, but Marjorie would have known about that situation before she entered the relationship. Duggar fans ran wild in their effort to come up with a reason why these two might have broken tradition by ending their relationship. The best they were able to come up with by way of an “explanation” was that … Josiah is secretly gay. Some even went so far as to insist he was caught carrying on an affair with another young man, which prompted Marjorie to end the relationship. These conspiracy theorists cite two pieces of “evidence,” one of which is patently ridiculous. The other might –  might  – serve as an indication that Josiah engaged in some sort of sexual behavior that the Duggars would deem unacceptable. First, the absurd: Some Duggar fans believe Josiah is gay because he often wears pastel-colored clothing. Yes, that’s seriously a theory that grown-up adults have espoused on Duggar message boards. Like we said, not exactly rooted in hard science … no stereotype is, but this one in particular is just grasping at straws. The other theory, however, might have some legs. Around the time that his courtship with Marjorie ended, Josiah attended an Institute for Basic Life Principles cadet training program. This was reportedly not unlike the sex addiction treatment that Josh attended after getting caught cheating on his wife. Which does make you wonder … View Slideshow: Duggar Courtship Rules Reveal Dark Side of Counting On Clan The Duggars’ response to what they deem sexual deviancy is generally to ship the offending party off for some militaristic reprogramming. Was that why he went there? We have no way of knowing if that’s what Josiah was forced to endure, but it’s certainly more compelling evidence than pastel clothing. What do you think?

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Josiah Duggar: Rumors of Gay Affair Resurface Following Courtship Announcement

Earlier this month, we learned that Josiah Duggar is courting Lauren Swanson . The couple shared the news with fans in a video message posted on Facebook, and both seemed positively giddy about the process. What’s not to love about getting to know one another in the early stages of what the Duggars describe as “dating with a purpose”? Not much. As a result, news of a Duggar courtship is always greeted with excitement from the family’s legion of obsessives. In this case, however, there’s been a pervasive sense of deja vu sweeping across the family’s fan pages. The reason, of course, is that Josiah has been down this road before. Yes, back in 2015,  Josiah courted Marjorie Jackson , but in an unprecedented move, the couple parted ways just a few weeks after their relationship went public. Five of Josiah’s siblings are married and every one of them wed the first person they courted. Josiah and Marjorie parted ways with no explanation, which naturally led to speculation that they broke up for reasons that the Duggars would prefer to keep quiet. The split took place at a time when the Josh Duggar sex scandals were still making tabloid headlines, but Marjorie would have known about that situation before she entered the relationship. Duggar fans ran wild in their effort to come up with a reason why these two might have broken tradition by ending their relationship. The best they were able to come up with by way of an “explanation” was that … Josiah is secretly gay. Some even went so far as to insist he was caught carrying on an affair with another young man, which prompted Marjorie to end the relationship. These conspiracy theorists cite two pieces of “evidence,” one of which is patently ridiculous. The other might –  might  – serve as an indication that Josiah engaged in some sort of sexual behavior that the Duggars would deem unacceptable. First, the absurd: Some Duggar fans believe Josiah is gay because he often wears pastel-colored clothing. Yes, that’s seriously a theory that grown-up adults have espoused on Duggar message boards. Like we said, not exactly rooted in hard science … no stereotype is, but this one in particular is just grasping at straws. The other theory, however, might have some legs. Around the time that his courtship with Marjorie ended, Josiah attended an Institute for Basic Life Principles cadet training program. This was reportedly not unlike the sex addiction treatment that Josh attended after getting caught cheating on his wife. Which does make you wonder … View Slideshow: Duggar Courtship Rules Reveal Dark Side of Counting On Clan The Duggars’ response to what they deem sexual deviancy is generally to ship the offending party off for some militaristic reprogramming. Was that why he went there? We have no way of knowing if that’s what Josiah was forced to endure, but it’s certainly more compelling evidence than pastel clothing. What do you think?

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Duggar Courtship News: Who Will Enter a Relationship Next?

We're only five days into the new year, but 2018 has already seen a Duggar baby announcement and a whole slew of courship speculation. We now know that Jinger Duggar is expecting her first child , but that's certainly not the only way in which reality TV's largest family will be expanding in the months to come. Joy-Anna Duggar is also expecting, as is Joseph Duggar's new wife, Kendra Caldwell. And of course, several single Duggars are set to embark on courtship journeys of their own in the months to come. Here's a rundown of who might be next to leave the nest: 1. Jana Duggar The perennial fan favorite. Fans have been hoping for a courtship announcement from Jana for years now. And thanks to her increasingly close “friendship” with Caleb Williams, it seems 2018 will finally be her year. 2. John David Duggar This is another one that wouldn’t come as much of a surprise. In fact, it’s widely believed that John David is already involved in a secret courtship with a woman from Texas. No word on why he might be keeping things on the down-low. 3. The Pressure Is On! Both Jana and John David are no doubt feeling the pressure to announce relationships. The twins will turn 28 this month, and they’re the oldest unmarried Duggars by a considerable margin. 4. Josiah Duggar Many fans believe this is the year that Josiah Duggar will once again try his hand at courtship. Josiah is the only member of his family to enter a relationship that did not result in marriage, having pursued an ill-fated romance with Marjorie Jackson in 2016. 5. A Social Media Loophole Some fans believe Josiah is the next to go a-courtin’, as in many respects, he’s more modern and mature than many of his siblings. Duggars are typically forbidden to have social media accounts until they enter a formal courtship. However, Josiah has maintained an Instagram page despite the fact that his relationship with Jackson has come to en end, leading many to believe that he’s using it to keep in touch with potential mates. 6. Jedediah Duggar Smart money is on Jedediah Duggar announcing a courship in 2018. As many fans have pointed out, he was likely already involved in a romantic relationship that went awry. View Slideshow

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Duggar Family Photos: Then & Now!

It's been a long road for the Duggar clan from Tontitown, Arkansas. Over the past decade, we've watched Jim Bob, Michelle and kids go from the stars of a limited-run TLC documentary series to one of the most famous families in the history of reality TV. During that time, the family expanded (There was a time when they were a scant 16 kids and counting!) and endured some incredibly dark times. (The Josh Duggar sex scandals will rightfully never be forgotten.) Not surprisingly, the Duggars have changed as individuals as much as they've changed as a family since gaining fame. Check out the slideshow below for a trip down memory lane, and as always, you can watch Counting On online at TV Fanatic to get up to speed on what the Duggars are up to these days. 1. The Duggars in 2004 We guess khaki was really in that year. As for Michelle’s hair? There’s no explaining that. 2. Duggars in 2014 The Duggar family just a few short years ago. Much has changed, but some things never will. (Michelle’s hair still defies all logic.) 3. Michelle and Jim Bob: 2004 Michelle and Jim Bob back in the early days of them having way, way too many kids. Don’t worry, they went on to have many more. 4. Jim Bob and Michelle Today Jim Bob and Michelle have a slightly less atrocious fashion sense these days. Sadly, they’re 5. Josh and Anna Duggar on Their Wedding Day Josh and Anna in 2008. Things haven’t worked out all that well for these two. 6. Josh and Anna Today Somehow still married after YEARS of scandal! View Slideshow

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Jessa Duggar: Jill Living in Another Country is SO HARD For Me!

For most of the past year, Jill Duggar has been living in El Salvador with her husband, Derick Dillard, and son, Israel. The couple spent ten months performing missionary work and living in austere conditions. They’re currently back in their home state of Arkansas, but Jill and Derick say they’re planning to leave the country again soon . They haven’t announced their destination, and they may not even have one in mind yet, but it seems certain that the Dillards won’t be residing in Tontitown for much longer. On last night’s episode of Counting On , we saw Jill and Derick make their triumphant return home. Naturally, they were welcomed by a veritable army of Duggars. “We’re so excited to have Jill and Derick back in town,” Josiah Duggar told the camera at one point. “Nobody wants to miss out on this, so we’re all going to the airport to welcome them.”  Jessa echoed the sentiment, adding: “We’re all really excited. For most everybody, it’s been nearly 10 months since they’ve got to hang out with them and see them in person.” Jessa got more emotional than her siblings when discussing Jill’s return. The sisters have always been close, and after getting married and becoming moms within a year of one another, they have more in common than ever. So it comes as no surprise that Jessa is feeling the pain of Jill’s absence more acutely than her brothers and sisters are. “Jill and I have had so much in common over these past three years,” she continues. “It’s been difficult for me not to have that connection with her, sister to sister – now mom to mom. So we’re looking forward to having them back.” It’s a touching moment that’s made a bit sad by the fact that we now know Jill won’t be home for long. View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Photos It seems that Jessa didn’t know that at the time the scene was filmed, but she could’ve assumed that her sister wouldn’t stay in one place very long. Here’s hoping TLC is working on a spinoff in which the Dillards and Seewalds travel the world together Carmen San Diego-style. In the meantime, you can watch Counting On online at TV Fanatic.

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Jill & Jessa Counting On Recap: The Duggar Dating Test

Tuesday night on Jill & Jessa: Counting On Season 2 Episode 4, there was secret baby shower in the works courtesy of Joy-Anna Duggar. There was also a treehouse involved, and more insight into the family’s dating – sorry, courting – process, which is always … something. Watch Jill & Jessa Counting On Season 2 Episode 4 Online Picking up where last week left off,  Jill & Jessa Counting On Season 2 Episode 4  offered us more behind-the-scenes looks at Duggar life. Specifically, Joy-Anna Duggar and family friend Sierra were hard at work preparing a baby shower for another friend, Kristen Young. Kristen and her husband, Justin, run Tacos 4 Life – a favorite local hangout of Ben Seewald and Jessa Duggar, among other Duggars. Meanwhile, some other family members were in treehouse building mode, and in the case of John-David, waxing poetic about his future. “I’m in a position where I am somewhat financially independent,” Jana Duggar’s twin brother, a pilot and firefighter, beamed. “I’m making an income. I’ve got a place to live.” “Hopefully,” added the 26-year-old, “one day I’ll get married, have some kids of my own and build my own tree fort maybe.” John-David didn’t specify when, or with whom, of course, and the topic of Joy-Anna Duggar courting also came up on this episode. Josiah Duggar, whose own failed courtship with Marjorie Jackson made headlines, and Joseph Duggar weighed in on that subject. For anyone to get near Joy-Anna, “he’d almost have to be the perfect guy, and he would go through a lot of testing,” Joseph said. Joy-Anna Duggar Talks Courtship in Counting On Preview “I think if guys come around, they’re going to have to get through a few guys,” Josiah added, equally protective of his sister.  “I say if a guy shows up to court Joy, there will definitely be a lot of us standing back a little bit kind of checking him out.” Joy-Anna’s sister Jinger Duggar chimed in, “I think there are some men that have maybe expressed some interest in her. “She has a great personality,” added Jinger, who’s also single herself, “and so now we’re just trying to see where life leads.” In any case, when asked if she could see herself entering a courtship, Joy-Anna (above) simply smiled and said … not a lot. Back to Operation Treehouse, Jessa, Joy, Sierra and Anna Duggar went shopping for kitchen equipment, but that mission fell apart. Soon, it became a personal shopping trip for Jessa, Sierra and Anna at the thrift store, where Jessa mused on the Duggar dress code: “Duggar modesty standard is being covered from the neck to the knees, so most dresses are going to need some sleeves added,” she said. “Or maybe a little length, too, if they’re too short.” She’s not kidding. Anyone remember that Jessa Duggar swimsuit photo from last summer? Duggar Modesty Standard to the Extreme. View Slideshow: 11 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family So yeah. There’s your refresher if you needed it. Finally, it was time for the baby shower for Kristen, and Sierra headed out to pick up the unsuspecting, expectant friend of the family. One wonders if Kristen was really in the dark. If you watch Jill and Jessa: Counting On online , you’ll see that they were hardly secretive. It’s a small town where people know everything, and details of the treehouse plot leaked months ago. Would a baby shower be secret? Not important, of course. It’s all about getting together and celebrating family, friends and the miracle of life. And Joy being in charge. “I don’t think Sierra has ever left me in charge of a party by myself, so this is going to be fun. I want to do it right for her,” Joy stated. And, obviously, “I want to do something that is good for Kristen, too.” So what happened when Kristen took off the mandatory blindfold? She was definitely surprised, or faked it really well! She totes burst into tears upon seeing all the family and friends awaiting her arrival. Many games, cream-cheese-Oreo-powdered-sugar balls and prayer circles later, the Duggars closed out the event as a great success. Good times as always in Tontitown. View Slideshow: 19 Things We Hope to See on Jill & Jessa: Counting On

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Jill & Jessa Counting On Recap: The Duggar Dating Test

Tuesday night on Jill & Jessa: Counting On Season 2 Episode 4, there was secret baby shower in the works courtesy of Joy-Anna Duggar. There was also a treehouse involved, and more insight into the family’s dating – sorry, courting – process, which is always … something. Watch Jill & Jessa Counting On Season 2 Episode 4 Online Picking up where last week left off,  Jill & Jessa Counting On Season 2 Episode 4  offered us more behind-the-scenes looks at Duggar life. Specifically, Joy-Anna Duggar and family friend Sierra were hard at work preparing a baby shower for another friend, Kristen Young. Kristen and her husband, Justin, run Tacos 4 Life – a favorite local hangout of Ben Seewald and Jessa Duggar, among other Duggars. Meanwhile, some other family members were in treehouse building mode, and in the case of John-David, waxing poetic about his future. “I’m in a position where I am somewhat financially independent,” Jana Duggar’s twin brother, a pilot and firefighter, beamed. “I’m making an income. I’ve got a place to live.” “Hopefully,” added the 26-year-old, “one day I’ll get married, have some kids of my own and build my own tree fort maybe.” John-David didn’t specify when, or with whom, of course, and the topic of Joy-Anna Duggar courting also came up on this episode. Josiah Duggar, whose own failed courtship with Marjorie Jackson made headlines, and Joseph Duggar weighed in on that subject. For anyone to get near Joy-Anna, “he’d almost have to be the perfect guy, and he would go through a lot of testing,” Joseph said. Joy-Anna Duggar Talks Courtship in Counting On Preview “I think if guys come around, they’re going to have to get through a few guys,” Josiah added, equally protective of his sister.  “I say if a guy shows up to court Joy, there will definitely be a lot of us standing back a little bit kind of checking him out.” Joy-Anna’s sister Jinger Duggar chimed in, “I think there are some men that have maybe expressed some interest in her. “She has a great personality,” added Jinger, who’s also single herself, “and so now we’re just trying to see where life leads.” In any case, when asked if she could see herself entering a courtship, Joy-Anna (above) simply smiled and said … not a lot. Back to Operation Treehouse, Jessa, Joy, Sierra and Anna Duggar went shopping for kitchen equipment, but that mission fell apart. Soon, it became a personal shopping trip for Jessa, Sierra and Anna at the thrift store, where Jessa mused on the Duggar dress code: “Duggar modesty standard is being covered from the neck to the knees, so most dresses are going to need some sleeves added,” she said. “Or maybe a little length, too, if they’re too short.” She’s not kidding. Anyone remember that Jessa Duggar swimsuit photo from last summer? Duggar Modesty Standard to the Extreme. View Slideshow: 11 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family So yeah. There’s your refresher if you needed it. Finally, it was time for the baby shower for Kristen, and Sierra headed out to pick up the unsuspecting, expectant friend of the family. One wonders if Kristen was really in the dark. If you watch Jill and Jessa: Counting On online , you’ll see that they were hardly secretive. It’s a small town where people know everything, and details of the treehouse plot leaked months ago. Would a baby shower be secret? Not important, of course. It’s all about getting together and celebrating family, friends and the miracle of life. And Joy being in charge. “I don’t think Sierra has ever left me in charge of a party by myself, so this is going to be fun. I want to do it right for her,” Joy stated. And, obviously, “I want to do something that is good for Kristen, too.” So what happened when Kristen took off the mandatory blindfold? She was definitely surprised, or faked it really well! She totes burst into tears upon seeing all the family and friends awaiting her arrival. Many games, cream-cheese-Oreo-powdered-sugar balls and prayer circles later, the Duggars closed out the event as a great success. Good times as always in Tontitown. View Slideshow: 19 Things We Hope to See on Jill & Jessa: Counting On

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