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Jay Smith: Miserable and Scared in ICE Custody as Deportation Looms

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Last week, while most of us were gearing up for an Independence Day celebration or at least a nice day off, Jay Smith was in ICE custody . Now, his friend says that he sits in despair, never having experienced anything like this before. She also reveals the one thing that’s keeping him positive during this scary experience. … “He said it is hard in lockup,” Jay Smith’s friend, Kayla O’Brien, admits to In Touch Weekly . Jay’s friend explains that this is such a shock to him “because he’s never done anything like this before.” “[He said] sometimes you feel you are going crazy,” Kayla reveals. “But,” she notes. “He has been able to stay so positive.” Jay has only managed that “due to the amazing support of his family and friends.” “He is so thankful and appreciative,” Kayla expresses of Jay. “And,” she adds. “You can always hear it in his voice.” According to Kayla, “he knows how hard we are working for him.”  “It’s been a wild, emotional ride,” she characterizes. “But,” she notes warmly. “He is most definitely hanging in there.” “He is so admirable,” Kayla gushes about Jay’s resolve behind bars. She cannot help but respect “how he has stayed so strong, so calm, so collected, and so positive.” “I am proud of him,” Jay’s friend concludes. Some would reply to this by sharing Kayla’s sentiments. Others may wonder how much of this is just thirst talking. “He will be deported on Aug. 7 unless he runs, which is what I’m assuming he’s probably [planning],” Ashley Martson shared in June. “The thing that’s really frustrating is he’s here illegally now …” she expressed. Ashley clarified: “I did file for his adjustment of status, and then two weeks later he screwed up again, so I withdrew it.” “ICE has already been here to arrest him. They know where he works,”Ashley noted. “I mean obviously, if they come to my house at this point, I’m gonna tell them where he’s at,” she made clear. Ashley concluded at the time: “So I’m not sure why he’s still sticking around because we got a letter three weeks ago saying he has an active warrant for his arrest.” But apparently Jay wasn’t willing to wait that long. Ashley has explained that, when she and her family left for a short vacation, Jay allegedly broke into her home. She contacted law enforcement, who advised her to obtain a PFA — an order for the Prevention From Abuse. Ashley did, and has told the world that there was “a lot of abuse” in her trounled marriage. She was granted the protection order on July 1. Jay violated it … on July 2. The PFA included a stipulation that Jay was not to speak publicly of the order. For some reason, he decided to discuss it in his Instagram Stories, which came to the attention of police. Even Ashley was heartbroken after he was ordered to surrender himself to authorities and was placed in ICE custody. He does have an upcoming hearing next week, on July 17. There, he will discuss violating the protective order.  Clearly, Kayla would like to see him released from custody. View Slideshow: Jay Smith Launches GoFundMe to Fight Deportation, Gets Accused of Rape in Shocking Leaked Texts

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Tori Roloff Reveals New Sonogram, First Photo of Baby Girl

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Tori Roloff continues to be very open about her second pregnancy. The popular Little People, Big World star announced back in mid-May that she was expecting her second child. But Tori and Zach did even more than this at the time: they also announced the baby’s gender and approximate due date. “Zachary and I are so excited to announce that Jackson is going to be a big brother! We are expecting a sweet baby girl this November,” the tandem said this spring, adding as a message to fans: “Thank you so much for always supporting our family and loving us!” Since this time, Roloff has posted several snapshots her growing baby bump , telling followers that it’s bigger than it was at this stage with son Jackson and that she feels self-conscious about the excess weight. It’s a feeling to which millions of women around the globe can likely relate. Now, via her Instagram Stories page, Tori has basically provided fans with their very first glimpse at future Little Girl Roloff… … sonogram style! Tori didn’t include a caption along with this image, but what is there to say about it, really? We just appreciate Roloff being so constantly candid about her expecting state and her baby to come. Just a few days ago, she actually grew more honest than ever, admitting that her stomach made her feel fat and ugly , despite the miraculous reason why it has been growing at such a rapid rate. “This pregnancy has been a lot harder on me than the last,” Tori wrote on Instagram, careful not to throw herself too big of a pity party by adding: “Don’t get me wrong-I’ve been so lucky… im not sick (anymore) and I haven’t had any complications (thank the lord). However I have had a harder time accepting my body this go around. “I’ve gotten bigger a lot faster than I did with Jackson and I’ve become a lot more insecure.” To Roloff’s amazing credit, however, she is using this insecure feeling as a way to build up others in a similar situation. “Hearing people ask me if I’m sure it’s not twins definitely does not help (for all our sakes-don’t ever ask a woman this question. Like ever),” she continued. “It’s been hard to really enjoy this pregnancy because I’ve let my own body image issues get in the way. Us as women are so badass. Like we can grow babies.” It’s true, fellas. Never forget this. Concluded Tori in this post/message: And I know I need to give this up to God right and be thankful for this gift-and I’m trying trust me. But for all those women out there-pregnant or not- you need to hear this just like I do: you’re beautiful, you’re strong, and dang it love yourself no matter what. I know someone besides just me needs to hear that today. So excuse me while I go try my best to live out these words and continue growing a freaking human being. We so admire Tori for speaking out on this topic and for encouraging other pregnant women across the Internet. One of those women is actually her sister-in-law because Audrey Roloff is also expecting child number-two. “Baby #2 is coming in January!!!” she wrote in online on July 1, keeping it simple and straightforward and concluding: “Ember is gonna be a big sister! We are so grateful and excited for this little blessing to join our family.” We send our very best to both Roloff women. View Slideshow: Tori and Zach Roloff: Secrets of the Little People, Big World Stars’ Private Lives

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Sister Wives: Who is Meri Brown’s New Man?!

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Meri Brown has had it pretty rough lately on  Sister Wives . Rampant rumors allege that she’s going to leave polygamous husband Kody Brown, an outcome many fans are eagerly awaiting. Meri just added more fuel to that fire with a recent Instagram post that shows her cozying up to a brand new mystery man.  The post from earlier this week features Meri taking an arm-in-arm selfie with a man who has never appeared on her Instagram before. The couple’s apparent closeness, not to mention the man’s age-appropriate good looks, have fans buzzing with speculation about a budding romance. The two are all smiles as they pose together in casual outfits on a well-manicured, sunlit lawn. Fans were already on the lookout for clues that Meri might be stepping out on Kody, who notably hasn’t appeared on her Instagram since January. The photo definitely has a flirtatious vibe, but it’s the caption that really has fans talking. “And then you meet someone who was right in front of you all along…..” Meri captions. That’s a lot of dots there, Meri. So, what is it you’re trying to tell us without actually saying it? Even if these two aren’t a couple, it sure seems like Meri wants fans (and possibly Kody) to wonder if they are. Meri goes on to identify the man as Brandon Stone by tagging his private Instagram account, @papabrandon1005 She follows this with three emoji: a blushing smiley face, a laughing smiley, and a winking face.  Basically, all the faces one might make during a first date that went really well. The plot thickens further as she concludes the caption with four telling hashtags: #LivingMyWhy, #BecauseICan, #FriendsWhoBecomeFamily, and #JustSmile Nothing here is explicit, and Meri is probably being vague on purpose. But the hashtags seem to tell the story of a woman who now feels empowered to go out into the world and get closer to guys she might have dismissed as friends. Many fans immediately speculated that Meri would be leaving Kody for Brandon. This would be an easy conclusion to reach for anyone who’s paid attention to Meri and Kody’s relationship over the years. Meri was Kody’s first (and only) legal wife until he divorced her and married his newest wife Robyn. Perhaps feeling sidelined by the restructuring of the family roles, Meri’s enthusiasm for her relationship with Kody dwindled visibly on the series. We’ve seen her be less than forthcoming with her family as she toys with the idea of leaving for a new man. Fans sympathetic to Mary’s plight left many supportive (if confused) comments about this potential new romance. “Please tell me your [sic] leaving Kody!!!!” one fan exclaimed, adding a slew of clapping emoji. “Girl now everyone is gonna freak out,” another commentor correctly predicted. “Just gonna make a statement like that and leave your fans hanging?” another asked, before exclaiming, “Clarify please!!” Other commentors were, of course, quick to tell fans not to let their imaginations run wild. “Evidently you can’t have friends,” one naysayer mused. “Do your homework,” another fan advised, including a link to a  TV Showcase  article that explains how the two presumably came to be together. Meri recently attended the funeral for Bruce Stone, a close friend of her father’s, and even made a touching Instagram post in memoriam. Brandon Stone, likely a relative of Bruce’s, was probably reunited with Meri at the funeral, as their selfie post followed the next day. We have to point out that tragic times often bring people together in unexpected ways. Just because these two were reunited for a funeral doesn’t mean sparks never flew. The couple notably aren’t dressed for a funeral in the pic, indicating that they met up on at least one other occasion, and not a somber one at that. Moreover, Meri knows what she’s doing when she posts these kinds of pictures and adds those coy captions and hashtags. The two probably aren’t a full on couple, but Meri seems to like the idea, and she clearly wants us all to be talking about it. We see you, Meri. And we approve. View Slideshow: Sister Wives: Are Kody and Meri Brown Actually in Love Again?!

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Prince Harry & Prince William: Feuding Over How to Raise Archie?!

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For months now, we’ve been hearing rumors about a feud between Prince William and Prince Harry . The causes for the alleged dispute vary wildly from one source to the next, but insiders seem to concur that there’s some bad blood between the two princes. Even outsiders can sense the friction, as William and Harry have been making fewer public appearances together, and they seem to have gone to great lengths to keep their distance from one another in private. Harry and wife Meghan Markle recently moved to Frogmore Cottage , nearly 20 miles from the home they once shared with William and Kate Middleton. Maybe Meg and Harry just wanted more privacy for their growing family. Or maybe the British tabloid media got it right for once, and there really is tension between the couples. Whatever the case, the hostility seemed to have eased a bit following the birth of Meghan and Harry’s first child, Archie . Now, however, Us Weekly is reporting that little Archie has actually reignited the feud between Harry and William. The thought of a British baby stirring up drama between two grown men by spreading gossip behind their backs is undeniably hilarious, but we regret to report that that’s not what happened. No, according to an insider who spoke with Us , Harry and Will are at odds over the proper way to raise a royal baby. As you may have heard, Harry and Meg have gone to great lengths to protect Archie’s privacy. They’ve even eschewed a royal title for the child so that he might live as “normal” a life as possible under the circumstances. According to the source, the couple “made the decision to have no live-in staff at Frogmore Cottage,” and they explain to curious parties that “it’s all part of wanting the most normal family environment for Archie.” And apparently, none of this sits well with Will. Maybe he feels such an upbringing is beneath a royal baby. Or perhaps he’s concerned that such austere measures will make his own kids look entitled by comparison Whatever the case, Will was reportedly pissed off by the decision to make Archie’s christening a press-free occasion. “The queen accepted Harry and Meghan’s decision to keep the event private,” says the insider, adding that William and Kate “weren’t happy about it. “William thinks his brother is going overboard keeping Archie out of the spotlight,” the informant says, noting thhe Harry’s older brother “blames Meghan”  And there it is. These stories always come around to someone blaming it all on Meghan. This one took some time, but it got there eventually. At this point there are three possible explanations for all this Meghan-blaming: 1. She messes up constantly. 2. The royals have ridiculously high standards, or  3. The tabloid media is awful and fabricates these reports on a daily basis. We’re guessing it’s a combo of 2 and 3 in at least 99 percent of cases. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton Feud: Tearing William and Harry Apart?! [UPDATED]

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Cameron Boyce Honored by Sister: I Was There Just Hours Before He Died …

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Over the weekend, beloved Disney star Cameron Boyce died in his sleep after suffering  a devastating seizure. Fans and friends are in mourning, but no one could feel this loss more keenly than his family. Now his younger sister, 17-year-old Maya Boyce, is speaking out about her brother’s tragic passing. “Yes, he died. Yes, I’m sad,” Maya’s beautiful tribute begins. She affirms that “Cameron was my best friend.” “He is someone I will always idolize,” Maya gushes. “His smile could light up a room, unlike anyone else’s,” she notes. Simply put, Maya writes: “He was perfect.” “He always said that if you have a voice,” Maya recalls. “You have the privilege of using that voice for change.” And he did. His advocacy for good causes earned both praise and mourning from Michelle Obama . “And,” Maya continues. “He did not take that idea lightly.” “He understood his responsibility as someone so many kids would look up to,” she adds. Maya praises: “Cameron always went out of his way to be giving and kind.” “He did more with his 20 years of life,” Maya asserts. “Than most people ever could with 100 years.” You know what? We don’t doubt it. “He was actively charitable,” Maya explains. “He traveled the world.” “He made creativity and art his life’s mission,” she says of her older brother. “And he encouraged others to do the same.” That is beautiful and inspirational. Maya acknowledges: “Of course, I am devastated.” “I will be for the rest of my life,” she affirms. Anyone who has ever lost a sibling knows how true those words can be. “But,” Maya writes. “What I’m holding onto, and what I encourage you to hold onto as well, is the memory of his endless optimism.” “He was sunlight wearing shoes,” she characterizes. Sadness, she explains, does not mean that she — or her family — want to see everyone moping. In fact, Cameron wouldn’t want that, either. “I can confidently say: he wants us to celebrate, grow, and persevere,” Maya tells anyone reading. “Yes, he died,” she repeats. “And yes, I’m sad.” “I’m also happy,” Maya adds. “And grateful.” “I was with him hours before he died,” Maya reveals to the world. She characterizes the encounter: “It was normal and fun.” “We said ‘I love you,'” Maya recalls. She adds: “He was happy.” We don’t doubt that for a single moment. “I spent 17 years knowing what it was like to be loved by Cameron Boyce,” Maya expresses. Her powerful tribute concludes: “That is the most beautiful gift I have ever received.” That is an incredibly evocative tribute to her late brother. It also offers the entire world a glimpse into their beautiful sibling dynamic. Clearly, Cameron was not the only one who had a bright, loving soul or who could inspire kindness in others. Maya may feel that her brother left some big shoes to fill, but she’s clearly inspirational in her own right. Our thoughts and best wishes continue to be with Cameron’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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Jessa Duggar: My Breasts Are Perfect and So Is My Parenting!

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It’s rare that a week goes by without Jessa Duggar getting mom-shamed for some behavior or belief that her Instagram followers don’t agree with. But it’s just as rare for Jessa to take this much flak in the span of just a few days. Earlier this week, Jessa was criticized for denying her daughter a pacifier. Many of her followers felt that this was an unnecessarily cruel restriction which did not serve to benefit the child in any way. Yes, it’s only been 8 weeks since Jessa welcomed her third child , and that’s the sort of backlash she’s forced to contend with already. We suppose it’s not hard to see why she’s not taking it lying down. “I always nurse my babies on demand, so she has constant access to the ‘pacifier’ God designed,” Jessa responded when a follower asked why she’s so opposed to pacifiers. “I am her pacifier,” Jessa added. “I prefer it that way too … Nursing isn’t only for food, but for comfort and Mama’s closeness.” Eh … not all that wacky an explanation by Duggar standards, and “God’s pacifiers” is a hilarious way to refer to boobs, so we’ll allow it. Besides, we have new and equally weird Jessa parenting controversies to move on to. As you may know, the Duggars are very, very big on disciplining their children. And this means not only are the kids punished at a young age (sometimes with such controversial techniques as ” blanket training “), they also start helping out around the house at a very young age. Which explains why Jessa’s eldest — 3-year-old Spurgeon — is already working a vacuum cleaner: Spurgeon Seewald Does Chores The Duggars have taken flak for their perceived unwillingness to let kids be kids, which may explain why Jessa decided to get in front of that criticism by posting a lengthy explanation for the video above: “There’s a window of time in the toddler years where little ones become eager to help,” she wrote. “It’s so sweet to watch their excitement as they are allowed to take part in meaningful tasks— not pretend ‘helping,’ but really doing something that helps out the whole family,” she added. “Playing together is fun, but even the cleanup can be fun if we do it together. There’s a sense of importance and belonging and being needed.” Jessa went on to explain that she doesn’t encourage her kids to help because it saves her time in effort — in fact, she claims the reverse is true: “Sometimes as a mom I have to pause and remember this,” she stated. “Yes, it may take 5x longer than if I did it myself, but they find it exciting to help out and lend a hand,” Jessa continued. “We definitely need to encourage this and not squelch the excitement. “My mom modeled this beautifully. ‘There’s a window of time where they’re eager to help. Capture it. Don’t squelch it.’” Must be quite an honor for Michelle Duggar to receive such a loving tribute from her daughter. Of course, Michelle was such a strict disciplinarian that it’s possible Jessa is still afraid of her! In any event, you can expect the Spurgeon vacuum video to kick off a new Duggar parenting controversy sometime this afternoon. View Slideshow: Ivy Jane Seewald: See ALL Her Precious Photos!

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Duggar Sisters Score Major Victory In Sex Scandal Lawsuit

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It’s been four years since the world learned that  Josh Duggar molested five young girls while he was still in his teens. The revelation of the crime — along with the fact that four of Josh’s victims were his sisters — sparked widespread outrage and calls for TLC to cut ties with the family. At first, the boycott threats appeared to be effective. TLC canceled 19 Kids and Counting , which at the time was the bedrock of the Duggars’ media empire. But remarkably, the family managed to make a comeback, and within a year, the entire Duggar clan — sans Josh, of course — had returned to the network that made them famous with the 19 Kids spinoff Counting On. Most celebrities in a similar position would have been eager to sweep the entire incident under the carpet — but not the Duggars. No, from the very start, the Duggars have made it clear that they intend to seek revenge on the legal authorities and media outlets who they feel are responsible for Josh’s sex scandal. Josh Duggar has filed suit against Springdale, Arkansas police department for releasing information regarding the case, as well as against In Touch Weekly for being the first to publish that information. All of his claims have been thrown out of court, and a judge recently ordered Josh to stop filing lawsuits . But the judge did not issue a similar command to Josh’s victims. Yes, from the very start, the Duggars have maintained a united front with regard to Josh’s sex crimes, and four of his sisters — Jill Duggar Dillard, Jessa Duggar Seewald, Jinger Duggar Vuolo, and Joy Duggar — have now filed a suit accusing In Touch of violating their privacy. Today, those sisters scored a major legal victory when a judge threw out the opposing counsel’s motion to have their case dismissed. While the tabloid’s coverage of the crimes never mentioned the sisters by name, the judge stated today that In Touch did publish “other identifying information,” which would make it possible for interested parties to determine the identities of four of the five victims. “The content and circumstances of these disclosures do not just meet the standard of ‘shockingly degrading or egregiously humiliating,’ they illustrate them,” the judge wrote. With this legal hurdle cleared, it’s now far more likely that In Touch will offer the Duggars a cash settlement. So while the suit was not filed by Josh, it now looks as though the man who launched this scandal will finally receive the revenge he’s been seeking. We’ll continue to update you on this developing story as more information becomes available. View Slideshow: Josh Duggar Sex Scandal Timeline: How His Family’s Empire Crumbled

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Landon Clements Defends Ashley Jacobs: She’s Not as Bad as You Think!

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Ashley Jacobs made her controversial return to  Southern Charm  on Wednesday. Naturally, she caught a plenty of flak from fans who were not pleased to see her return after all the drama with Thomas Ravenel . But co-star Landon Clements showed up to declare herself for team Ashley, and she’s telling the haters to back off! On the night of Ashley’s return to the series, Landon took to Instagram in solidarity, posting a photo of herself with Ashley. It’s a lovely, simple black and white shot of the two girls smiling and just being buds.  Landon added a supportive caption to the post as well. “I wish everyone got to meet the girl I know,” Landon captions. Simple and to the point, for sure, but it wasn’t enough to sway most of the fans in the comments. “She should’ve acted like the girl you know,” responded one fan with a sassy, winking emoji. Others were so offended by the show of support, they were ready to lump Landon in with Ashley “Kathryn was right about Landon this whole time,” said one commentor. They went on to add, “And to think most of us thought Landon was the southern belle and Kathryn was the crazy one.” But Landon clapped back to set the record straight. “Give Kathryn a google,” Landon replied, adding that she was “sadly up to her old ways.” Kathryn is still in the midst of a vicious custody battle with Thomas Ravenel, who dated and left her before moving on to Ashley. Landon and Ashley have both been creepily supportive of Thomas, who was arrested in 2018 for sexually assaulting his children’s nanny. Thomas is understandably no longer allowed on  Southern Charm , so Ashley is on-hand to replace him as a drama surrogate. She may mean well, but Landon has a habit of defending people in the most tone-deaf way possible. She shockingly dismissed the sexual assault allegations aimed at Thomas to Us Weekly , saying, “I know in my heart that Thomas is a good person.” “Whatever happened, happened,” she said, adding, “I wasn’t there that night.” These remarks are textbook examples of rape culture, and illustrate a tragically common failure of some women to support one another in the face of abuse. That said, it’s encouraging to see Landon come to Ashley’s defense here in this moment of social media sisterhood. Unfortunately for Landon, some fans weren’t willing to forget how Ashley had treated the other women on the show. “She called Kathryn an egg donor,” one user recalled, referencing a previous fight between Ashley and Kathryn. “Any mother would understand how vile and vicious those words are,” the commentor added. But Landon soon responded in defense of those “vile” words. “I think she meant her behavior reduced her to simply an egg donor when those words were said,” Landon recalled about the remarks, as though that changes their meaning. “Ashley was indeed spending more time with [Kathryn’s] kids than her,” Landon explained, adding “It’s all just so sad.” Being loyal to your friends is a great quality. Standing up for friends when others are calling them out is often a great quality too. But it’s important to be able to see past that loyalty and tell your loved ones that what they did was wrong. Landon’s heart may be in the right place, but she needs to choose her battles a little more carefully. View Slideshow: Kathryn Dennis: I Can PROVE Thomas Ravenel is an Unstable Liar!

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Serena Williams: Meghan Markle Couldn’t BE a Better Friend to Me!

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This week, notoriously unlikeable twonk Piers Morgan launched a verbal attack on Duchess Meghan Markle. He demanded that she “go back to America” if she was going to have the audacity to ask for privacy while attending her friend’s tennis match. Well that friend, Serena Williams, is speaking out, and she may have the best advice in the world when it comes to Piers and his ilk. Duchess Meghan attended The Championships in Wimbledon, where her Serena Williams was playing against Kaja Juvan. Serena is, in addition to being the greatest athletes on the planet, good friends with Meghan. Unfortunately, what should have been a simple outing became controversial after a rumor surfaced. The rumor claimed that Meghan had asked her protection officers to ask that people not take her photo. She wasn’t there as a member of the British royal family, but as a friend watching her friend play on the court. E! News reports that, when they asked Serena if Meghan should ignore her haters and continue on, Serena Williams had a stunning reply. Serena apparently “didn’t know there was negative media out there.” To be clear, she knows that it regularly exists. But she doens’t pay attention — not even to headlines. “Any time I see her name attached to anything,” Serena reveals. “I don’t read it,”  Unlike the British press, who have had a field day printing insults and outright lies about the Duchess for years now, Serena has nothing but praise for Meghan. “She couldn’t be a better friend to me,” Serena shares. Even though she’s a newly married royal and a new mother, Serena says that Meghan doesn’t play games about being there to support her friends. Serena notes: “Low moments, high moments — she’s always there.” “That’s all I want to be to her,” she expresses. It’s good that Meghan has famous friends who have her back — just as she has theirs. It wasn’t just a few disgruntled fans who were allegedly asked to point their cameras in another direction that caused a stir. Professional blowhard Piers Morgan went on an unhinged rant on Good Morning Britain . (Really — it’s bad enough that he’s allowed to speak at all, but do they really have to pay him for it?) He demanded that Meghan “go back to America” if she wanted some privacy. The brainless twonk’s words struck a nerve with a lot of people — including his own cohost. For one thing, obviously, that’s an absurd demand, particularly to make of a woman who just married Prince Harry and birthed his child. But for another, Piers’ words seemed eerily reminiscent of an all-too-common racial insult hurled at black people in America and in the UK: “Go back to Africa.” The fact that he chose to excoriate the royal family’s only  adult black member did not escape people’s notice. A lot of the tabloids that have invented nasty lies about Meghan have done so because she’s black and she’s American. Racists (and brits with Anti-American sentiments) will click, and then the tabloids profit while the bigots get their daily fix of rage. Serena has a good attitude about these things: if you know that it’s negative ragebait, just don’t click. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t keep coming to THG for less malicious coverage. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Royal Baby Photos are HERE!

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Eminem: Father of Rapper’s Adopted Daughter Sentenced to Prison

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Even casual fans of Eminem’s music are familiar with the intense domestic drama that’s defined much of the rapper’s life. Following a tumultuous childhood characterized by neglect and abuse, Em — whose real name is Marshall Mathers — entered a famously unhealthy marriage with Kim Scott. Marshall and Kim weren’t married for long, but their relationship had an indelible impact on the hip hop legend’s life. Not only did the former couple have a daughter together, Mathers adopted Kim’s niece, Alaina, as well as her daughter Whitney from another relationship. As one of the wealthiest recording artists on the planet, Em was able to provide a better life for Kim’s niece and daughter. But he was not able to insulate them entirely from the challenges presented by their unstable families. According to a report published Friday by Radar Online, Whitney’s father, Eric Hartter, has been sentenced to several months in prison on drug charges. The decision was handed down while Hartter was already behind bars on unrelated charges. Back in December, the 40-year-old was arrested for allegedly stealing about $200 worth of Red Bull from a CVS store. While serving time for that crime, Hartter was arrested a second time for possession of felony contraband, including Fentanyl and methamphetamine. This week, the judge in Hartter’s case sentenced him to 153 days in jail. Hartter was credited for time served following his previous arrest, but he must still serve at least two months behind bars. While he has never been one of Whitney’s primary caretakers, insiders say Hartter has maintained a relationship with his daughter, who is said to be devastated by her father’s never-ending legal issues. No one with ties to Whitney or Eminem has commented publicly on the case. News of Hartter’s sentence comes just weeks after another tragic development in the Mathers family. Eminem’s father, Marshall Bruce Mathers passed away after suffering a massive heart attack last month. The younger Mathers was not on speaking terms of his father at the time of his death, It appears that Eminem is doing his best to reverse the trend of absentee father figures within his extended family. Sadly, it looks as though the process has often been a painful one. View Slideshow: Hailie Mathers: Lose Yourself in Eminem’s Daughter on Instagram!

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