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The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Tamra Makes Braunwyn CRY!

On this week’s new episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County , Braunwyn got the full force of Tamra’s suspicions and high-pitched ire. While they worked on their issues, Kelly Dodd is still grappling with that group sex rumor . Emily had to deal with her husband’s cold indifference, but worst of all, Gina found out that there was a bench warrant for her arrest. It turns out that Braunwyn Windham-Burke spoke to both Gretchen Rossi and Lizzie Rovsek. Both alums have been enemies of Tamra ever since they were involved in rumors about Eddie’s sexuality. “I heard you contacted Lizzie  and  Gretchen to talk to them,” Tamra accused Braunwyn, asking if she is a “troublemaker.” Now, the newcomer says that she’s no such thing — that it’s just a mutual friends situation. However, Shannon brought up that Emily has screenshots of Braunwyn’s texts that prove that it’s a little more than that. Braunwyn had tried to spin the situation as the other women having reached out to her, but Shannon blurts out: “We see the texts that you reached out to her.” “If you’re a f–king liar,” Tamra exclaims. “I need to know!” Tamra repeats the accusation that she’s a liar again and again, to the point where Kelly pleads with her castmates to be kinder. Braunwyn was visibly tearing up under the verbal assault and even tried to apologize for misstating, but Tamra does not respond kindly. After a while of badgering, she gets up and moves to the front of the bus to cry. Eventually, Tamra came to her senses and offered her some comfort. Braunwyn discussed the issue with her mother at dinner, admitting to Dr. Deb that she lies because she wants people to like her. In a confessional, Braunwyn admits that her mother is the root of her need to be liked. “Growing up, all I ever wanted was a mom that always put me first,” she admits. “And I never had that.” “She was so focused on her own career and her own life,” Braunwyn explains. She concludes: “That there was a sense that no matter how much she loves me, she’ll always love herself more.” Yeah, that’ll mess you up. When she explained that to Tamra and Shannon, they were both understanding. Speaking of dining with doctors, Kelly Dodd sat down with Dr. Brian. In real life, Kelly and Brian broke up , but this of course was filmed earlier this year. After dropping some wildly unsubtle engagement hints in his direction, Kelly speaks to him about the train rumor. To refresh your memory and knowledge of sex terms, this was a rumor that Kelly had boned multiple dudes, one after the other in one sitting. In truth, Kelly has never even had a threesome , which sounds unbelievable but she’s of an older generation and she’s spent a lot of her life married. Dr. Brian offers up some sage advice to brush off the rumor with a joke instead of worrying over it. Speaking of relationships that are probably on the brink of collapse, Emily Simpson tries to have a conversation with Shane. Who knew that asking your spouse about how his day has gone could be so awkward and frustrating? In the cringeworthy clip, we see Emily try to get him to open up to her, only to be stonewalled. It’s like asking a moody teenager how their day at school was, only Shane is a fully grown adult — and hadn’t seen her for 10 days. When Emily asks him how he feels, he replies “I feel ready for dinner.” Not helpful. Not the time or the place. Shane sits for a confessional and gets downright rude, admitting that he doesn’t miss his family while he’s away at work. Yikes, dude. At the same time, Gina Kirschenheiter missed her court date for her DUI — but not because she doesn’t care. “My attorney put in to postpone this arraignment date,” Gina explains. “But he didn’t check to confirm that it actually was accepted.” “And it was denied,” Gina tells the camera. “So as far as the court’s concerned, I just didn’t show up.” This is after Shannon had warned her that her attorney friend overheard that a judge had put out a bench warrant for Gina. Thankfully, Shannon’s non-terrible attorney friend was able to get the bench warrant recalled at the last minute — averting Gina’s arrest by 3 hours. Gina and Shannon then bonded over their miserable divorces and admitted how they had envied one another last season. View Slideshow: The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 14: Everything We Know

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We Now Know Who the Richest Duggar Kid Is … And the Answer Will Shock You

With few exceptions, reality TV stars don’t make a ton of money from the shows that make them famous. Don’t get us wrong, in many cases, it’s a cushy six-figure gig that doesn’t require you to do any real work, and that’s a pretty sweet deal. But Kylie Jenner didn’t become the world’s youngest “self-made” billionaire from her Keeping Up With the Kardashians salary. No, that it was the opportunities that basic cable stardom presented to Kylie that allowed her to go from well-off to wealthy. And while the two families may seem to have next to nothing in common, the same can be said of the most affluent members of the Duggar clan. The Duggars might belong to a faith started by a guy who wasn’t all that keen on amassing wealth, but Jim Bob and his kids are born hustlers. The exact figure  Jim Bob’s net worth has been widely debated, but there’s no question that the man is a millionaire many times over. At this point, Jim Bob basically owns the small town that he lives in (much to the chagrin of many of his neighbors), as a result of more than a decade in which a massive chunk of his real estate earnings has been reinvested into local real estate. So it goes without saying that JB is the richest member of his family. But the question of who is the most well-off among his offspring has a much more surprising answer. Several of Jim Bob’s kids have followed in his footsteps by flipping cars and real estate. Surprisingly, the most successful Duggar in that department might be Josh, who owns several businesses and properties in the Tontitown/Springdale area. (We’re guessing he mostly sticks to behind-the-scenes work, for obvious reasons.) But Josh was fired by TLC amid a string of sex scandals in 2015. He’s still not permitted to play an active role in the family’s media empire, which severely limits his earning potential. Similarly, Jill Duggar’s husband, Derick Dillard, was fired from Counting On , and Jill quit as a sign of solidarity. So they’re also more or less out of the running when it comes to the richest Duggars. And the same can be said for fan-favorite Jana Duggar, whose business opportunities are hampered by the fact that she’s an unmarried woman living in a society in which unmarried women are basically pariahs. So who takes the cake as the very richest of Jim Bob and Michelle’s children? Well, according to several outlets , the answer is Jinger Duggar, who — along with her pro-soccer-player-turned-minister husband — enjoys a net worth of roughly $2 million. Jinger’s surprising affluence came to light after it was revealed that she and Jeremy are shelling out roughly $4,000 a month for the house they’re renting in LA. And where does all that cash come from? Well, like her father, it seems Jinger has many irons in the fire. For one thing, she’s arguably the most well-liked of all the Duggar daughters, which means her sponsored content posts on Instagram are worth a lot some serious bucks. On top of that, Jinger married a guy with an actual job. Jeremy probably didn’t earn much as a soccer player, but he’s in high demand as a preacher, and he reportedly enjoys a full schedule of high-paying speaking gigs at all times. Jinger is flat-out beloved by fans, so we’re guessing no one will take issue with this revelation — but with her unassuming demeanor and humble ways, you can bet a lot of people will be surprised by it. View Slideshow: Duggar Family: Secrets of Their Twisted Ministry Revealed

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These Maddie Brown Baby Pics Melt Every Inch of Our Hearts

According to a variety of reports and sources, the Sister Wives family may soon shrink in size. Meri is clearly unhappy as the spiritual wife of Kody Brown, while Robyn even seems less than content these days. But while some women could be leaving Kody in the near future, one very young woman just came into his life… in very different fashion, that is. As previously reported, Kody and Janelle Brown welcomed a granddaughter back on August 20 when daughter Maddie gave birth to a precious little girl. We learned this miraculous piece of news several days about the blessed development, when Janelle shared a photo of this new family member and wrote as a caption to the snapshot: Axel loves his new little sister Evie (Short for Evangalynn)! Please tell me that other grandmothers can stare at their grandkids photos forever. #grandkids. Axel is pictured down below with his sister and is the firstborn of Maddie and her husband, Caleb. According to People Magazine, young Evangalynn arrived weighing 8 lbs.,12 oz., and measured 21 inches long. And, according to her mother, Evangalynn is a cerified cutie patootie! The occasional reality star posted a handful of new baby photos over the past couple days, including the very first picture published above. “My whole heart in a photo!” she wrote as a sweet message alongside the image. There was also this rather amazing picture of Maddie and her two kids, along with this terrific caption:’ “I knew when I met you and adventure was about to happen.” ~Winnie the Pooh. Axel James was born to Maddie and Caleb in May of 2017. Maddie is 23 years old and has appeared on Sister Wives since its 2010 premiere. She married Caleb in June of 2016, after he proposed to her on an ATV ride. And, to be clear, they remain loyal to one another as husband and wife, despite the way Maddie’s parents have chosen to live. “We support Maddie’s family with their choice of living plural marriage and they support us with our choice in just marrying each other,” Caleb said in 2015. Sister Wives fans, meanwhile, were thrilled to read about this baby news, considering the other negative news surrounding the show and its stars at the moment. “Such a beautiful photo! Caleb is just glowing with happiness!” one fan wrote in response to the baby news, adding: “Love you guys and miss seeing you on your LLR page, but so happy you are getting in some good family bonding time together! God Bless you all!” Another wrote: “I adore you and your family. So happy for you! She is precious.” We totally agree! Congrats all around! View Slideshow: Kody Brown: In the Market for a 5th Wife?!?

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Jeremy Roloff Really Might Be Buying His Family’s Farm

Jeremy Roloff and Audrey Roloff left Little People, Big World just over a year ago. But the couple has now made it more clear than ever before: They may soon be major players once again in the Little People, Big World universe . Confused? Let us explain… Audrey and Jeremy left this beloved TLC series in August of 2018 because they had simply grown sick of being followed around by cameras after so many years as program leads. They also wanted to pursue other business opportunities, which the husband and wife have done with great success over the past several months. They host a popular podcast… they wrote a best-selling memoir… they still run the company Beating 50 Percent. Of late, however, Jeremy has hinted that he’d be interested in owning a farm someday. And not just any farm, either — but Roloff Farms! In late July, after Matt Roloff made it pretty clear that he’s ready to move on and retire to Arizona with girlfriend Caryn Chandler, Jeremy wrote that he has “ideas and dreams for (hopefully) Roloff farms.” Asked by a follower why he hasn’t just gone ahead and purchased the property from his parents, Jeremy pointed to the cost . On a second occasion this summer, Jeremy emphasized that the farm so often featured on Little People, Big World would be “very expensive” to buy. This may be true —  but whether it’s because his parents could give him a deal or because Jeremy thinks he’ll be able to afford the farm someday, he very recently implied that running Roloff Farms is a strong possibility for him and Audrey down the line. First, consider the caption Jeremy wrote alongside the following image of himself and his daughter, after they visited some friends: Did I mention that Ember loved our trip to @fivemarysfarms Haha. If you didn’t know, they have the best meat ever and they ship their meat nationwide! Give it a try you won’t regret it. There’s something about the farm/ranch life that touches me deep down. I love it. This trip and watching Ember play definitely reawakened us to a yearning & burning we have for land. We’ve always wanted property, but it obviously takes more than want to achieve something. It feels like time to make decisions and a game plan. Make decisions? Come up with a game plan?!? Jeremy is obviously referencing a possible farm purchase here… which is why a follower responded to his post by asking: “Is the family farm not an option? I always assumed you and Zach would take over from your parents.” To this inquiry, Jeremy answered: “It totally is an option!” So there we have it! So exciting, right?!? For those unaware, Amy Roloff sold a portion of the farm to her ex-husband, Matt, a few months ago. She’s in the process of looking for a home off the property, but she still has some control over the farm. She and Matt still own most of it together, with Matt telling a fan this summer that he’s pretty much done with running it. “I would love Amy to buy her side of the farm and let me move to AZ full time,” he wrote at the time. “She’s scared to death of the work and attention it would take.” To learn more about the current state of Roloff Farms, click HERE . And to see how Jeremy and Audrey learned they were expecting a boy, click down below! View Slideshow: Audrey Roloff Shares Gender Reveal Pics: It’s a Boy!

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Kevin Wendt and Astrid Loch: Engaged!

It’s been almost a year since Kevin Wendt and Astrid Loch broke up , but their split didn’t last. In fact, getting back together only brought them closer. Now, they’re making things official. Kevin and Astrid are now engaged! 35-year-old Bachelor in Paradise alum Kevin Wendt shows that finding love in Paradise really is possible, announcing the news on Instagram. “You’ll never walk alone again,” Kevin’s sweet caption begins. “From here on out, we run together,” he affirms. Kevin writes: “Astrid you are my family, babe.” “Forever,” he concludes, revealing that he and Astrid are now engaged. “08.28.19,” Astrid’s own announcement begins, marking the date of the proposal. “I could have sworn the world stood still in this moment,” Astrid recalls. She writes: “A moment I’ll never forget.” “Just you + me. @kevin.c.wendt you’ve taught me to love, learn, and grow,” Astrid gushs. “And,” she admits. “I can’t believe you’ve chosen me to spend this crazy life with.” “Wonder if I’ll ever stop smiling? Probably not,” Astrid concludes. “In this together, forever.” Kevin and Astrid tell People   that Kevin poppsed the question on a sunset picnic in Toronto, where htey live together. “I actually forgot what I said. I just remember, it was a no-brainer to marry her,” the hunky firefighter admits. “I see her more as my family than any kind of girlfriend,” Kevin continues. “And I just knew I couldn’t ever let her go.” He reveals: “I quickly told her to move her bike because the ring box was so big and it was in my little backpack … that I didn’t know how to get it out of there.” “And so I told her to move her bike, and she kind of looked me like I’m an idiot. Like, why don’t you move it ?” Kevin narrates. “And as soon as she turned her back,” he details. “I grabbed it and crammed it in my back pocket.” “And I don’t know if you know,” Kevin adds. “But skinny jeans are not easy to cram things into.” “I was so clueless,” Astrid confesses about Kevin’s plan to pop the question.  “And you never get a surprise really by me, ever.” “I feel like I pay attention to everything,” she shares. “And I had absolutely no clue.” Notably, Kevin avoided spoiling the surprise and had to take the risk of shopping for the ring alone. “I’ve always told him I don’t like when there’s too much crazy stuff going on in the ring,” Astrid recalls. “We’re very simple people.” “We were both in jeans and a T-shirt and a tank top [when we got engaged], which is just how we are every single day, which is so us,” she adds. “Rather than some crazy, fancy thing. So the ring definitely reflects both of our personalities,” Astrid says. “And he got a cute little inside joke engraved in it.” Just because the ring was simple and over-the-top doesn’t mean that Kevin didn’t spend a great deal on it. In fact, he admits that he probably overdid it. But clearly Astrid loves it and she loves him. Will these two will make it all the way to their wedding — beating the franchise’s staggering odds of breakups? Kevin and Astrid say that they’ve basically forgotten that they fell in love on camera. Maybe there’s real hope for them. View Slideshow: Peter Weber as The Bachelor: A Nation Reacts!

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Prince Harry Speaks Out on Private Jet Controversy: I Ain’t Flying Coach With Y’all Peasants

Last month, we reported on the widespread allegations of hypocrisy leveled against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The trouble started when the couple took a jaunt to the South of France to hang out at Elton John’s palatial estate for a few days, as one does. The problem wasn’t with the trip itself, but with the fact that Harry and Meghan traveled on a private jet . As you may know, Harry has been an outspoken environmental activist for much of his life. As one of the world’s leading spokesmen for the perils of climate change and the role that humans play in the growing crisis, boarding a private jet with his family was … not a great look for Harry. Elton immediately came to his guests’ defense, tweeting: “Prince Harry’s Mother , Diana Princess Of Wales was one of my dearest friends. I feel a profound sense of obligation to protect Harry and his family from the unnecessary press intrusion that contributed to Diana’s untimely death. “After a hectic year continuing their hard work and dedication to charity, David and I wanted the young family to have a private holiday inside the safety and tranquility of our home. “To maintain a high level of much-needed protection, we provided them with a private jet flight.” But as the weeks went by, Harry and Meghan remained silent, while Prince William and Kate Middleton made a point of flying commercial , thus scoring points on their rumored rivals. On Tuesday, Harry finally broke his silence during an event in Amsterdam, at which he explained his decision to temporarily throw carbon footprint concerns aside: “I came here by commercial. I spend 99 percent of my life traveling the world by commercial,” Harry told the audience. “Occasionally there needs to be an opportunity based on a unique circumstance to ensure my family are safe and it’s genuinely as simple as that.” It’s important to note that 98% of terrorist attacks occur en route to Elton John’s private estate in the South of France. Obviously, we’re joking — taking the piss out of Harry, for you Brits. The explanation rings a tad bullsh-tty, but we’re sure Harry is usually responsible in his travel choices. “We can all do better and while no one is perfect, we all have a responsibility for our own individual impact,” he added. “The question is what we do to balance it out.” From there, Harry announced a new venture — Travalyst — in which he and Meg will partner with online firms to “transform the travel industry. That’s great, bro — but maybe start with saving the private jets for emergency situations, ya know? View Slideshow: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Make Red Carpet Debut… AND MEET BEYONCE!

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Bachelor in Paradise Recap: Look Who’s Back!

Derek Peth didn’t simply leave Bachelor in Paradise Monday night . He also left his fellow Bachelor in Paradise contestants questioning their feelings, themselves and their place on the show in general. In particular, we write here about Tayshia Adams and Blake Horstmann and their reaction yesterday evening to Derek’s stunning departure.  Tayshia, for instance, wasn’t certain how she felt about John Paul Jones in the wake of the Derek decision, while Blake had started to realizie his chances of finding love in Mexico were slim to, quite possibly, none. Yes, Adams admitted, she had a “soft spot” for Jones — but what did that really mean in the bigger picture? As for Horstmann? He had an epiphany on Tuesday’s episode and actually convinced himself that Kristina Schulman was the woman he had been searching for all along. “We always gravitate toward each other,” he told viewers on air. “Maybe we owe each other this, to give it a shot.” Suddenly inspirde, Blake grabbed Kristina for a chat and told her he was “all in” and totally sure of it… at the moment. “I thought I just wanted to be friends with you, I did,” he said. “And here I am, saying that I can’t stop thinking about you. It’s driving me f—ing crazy and it’s terrifying.” Could Kristina actually trust the guy responsible for so much drama this season ? She actually decided yes , she was willing to do so… resulting in Mike Johnson getting sent home at the rose ceremony. (So he could go prep to be the next Bachelor , we pray really hard.) Watch Bachelor in Paradise Season 6 Episode 10 Online The next morning, just as Blake and Kristina were beginning to explore their romance, everyone was thrown for a loop — thanks to a pair of  arrivals. First, in walked Bri Barnes from Colton Underwood‘s season of The Bachelor. It turns out that Blake and Bri had hit it off at Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson’s wedding just days prior (because of course they did)  and when Barnes pulled Blake aside for a discussion, Kristina basically lost it. And yet: Blake stuck to his word, nicely declining Bri’s date card. She ended up going surfing with fellow newcomer Matt Donald, while Blake desperately – and unsuccessfully – attempted to break down Kristina’s walls back at the bungalows. At last, we get to Caelynn Miller-Keyes and Connor Saeli (from Hannah Brown‘s season of The Bachelorette), two people looking for love and no drama. “I came here for a relationship, and finally, I feel good,” Caelynn said at one point. “Connor and I are exploring what we have, and I’m happy. I deserve this after the hell that I’ve been through.” However, all was about to change. Just when it seemed as if nothing could go wrong, a freshly-shaven Dean Unglert made his totally unexpected return (!!!!!!!!!!) to beg Caelynn for another chance after dumping her — just a week ago. “When I left, I made a decision that I thought was best for you, but it wasn’t really fair of me to make that decision,” he explained, adding: “Then I flew back to San Diego, and the entire flight back I literally could not stop thinking about you. I rented a car and drove to the Grand Canyon, and as I was there I thought about how badly I wished that you were there with me.” How sweet and not remotely scripted, right? “I knew that I needed to come here and tell you that I wanted us to try and be in a relationship,” Dean added. “I came here to ask you if you would leave Paradise with me today.” Wow, huh? Caelynn didn’t know what to say or what to do. “Right now, I’m the most confused I’ve ever been in my entire life. This is not an easy decision,” she said. “I literally have the dangerous guy and the perfect man. I have no idea what to do.” We’ll need to tune in next week to find out what she chooses. Darn you, ABC! View Slideshow: Peter Weber as The Bachelor: A Nation Reacts!

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13 Most Shocking TV Exits in History

Some TV exits are more shocking than others.  There are several reasons for that, but some of them just come so out of the blue that it seems there is more to the story than meets the eye.  Have a look below at the 13 most shocking TV exits! 1. Nina Dobrev – The Vampire Diaries Two vampires were fighting for Elena Gilbert’s heart on The Vampire Diaries. The producers had to get creative when Dobrev announced her departure at the close of Season 6. “I don’t want to play a teenager anymore. I want to play adult roles and be challenged and work with great filmmakers and tell incredible stories and that has meant being really picky,” she later revealed to Harper’s Bazaar. Dobrev did return two years later for the series finale. 2. Ruth Wilson – The Affair Wilson played Alison on this Showtime drama. During Season 4, however, the character was murdered. Showrunner Sarah Treem later said that Wilson asked to exit the series, but Wilson countered by saying that she was not allowed to talk about why she decided to exit. Still, fans were stunned at the loss of someone who was such an integral part of the story. 3. Nicollette Sheridan – Desperate Housewives Sheridan departed Desperate Housewives under the most shocking of circumstances: Her character was killed off in a freak accident. Behind the scenes, however, it emerged that she had a falling out with series creator Marc Cherry and it was reported that he slapped her. 4. Emmy Rossum – Shameless Rossum played Fiona, the central character and glue that held all of the other characters together. However, the actress announced her departure ahead of the ninth season finale. But the show is in a bit of an uncertain place as it gears up to launch its first season without its leading lady. 5. Kim Dickens – Fear the Walking Dead Fans were up in arms when it was revealed that Kim’s character, Madison was dead. It was not a mutual decision between the actress and the new showrunners, however. “Obviously it was shocking to me and it was disappointing. It was heartbreaking,” Dickens told Entertainment Weekly about finding out her time on the show was coming to an end. 6. Monica Raymund – Chicago Fire Raymund’s Dawson got the off-screen exit treatment when the actress opted to not renew her contract. Her final arc was less than satisfying as a result. View Slideshow

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Singer Ari Lennox On Transphobic And Homophobic People: “Unfollow And Unsubscribe”

Though she is best known for her effortless vocals, singer Ari Lennox took time on Monday to address any of her social media followers who subscribe to anti-LGBTQ ideals. The S hea Butter Baby vocalist tweeted a series of thoughts in support of the LGBTQ community after an unknown situation prompted her to speak out. “I hate homophobic and transphobic people so much,” she began. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Lennox then used her platform to delve further into why she used the word hate to describe her feelings after her mentions began to blow up. “I am also aware of how strong of a word hate is. So buzz off. If you’re homophobic and transphobic idfwu,” she wrote. “Please if you don’t support [the] LGBTQ community, you don’t support me,” Lennox continued. “You don’t support my family and the people I love. So all you delusional and fake-religious/self-righteous weirdos unfollow and unsubscribe.” “To be gay is beautiful. It is natural. One doesn’t have to experience trauma to be gay,” Lennox writes, dismantling the argument that anyone who is LGBTQ came to be so because of some type of sexual perversion. “Yes I believe people are born that way. Yes I hate people who hate gay people. If there is a God I believe he made us in his image and made no mistakes.” I didn’t hear God say ANY of what you homophobic and transphobic and bigots be talm bout — Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) September 3, 2019 The D.C. native went on to address the “gay agenda,” a thoughtless theory which suggests that the media and public figures are working together to tout LGBTQ ideals. “I don’t believe in “Gay Agenda.” No agenda can alter what is already innate. No religion or media or bully can convince me that true love is unnatural,” Lennox wrote. But her argument became personal once she shared her experience of watching her sister be ostracized by family members for marrying a woman. “I have family members that didn’t show up to meh own sister’s wedding because she married a woman. You can’t support your own flesh and blood because of unhealthy condition from religion and media. People really live their short lives in a mental prison, she continued. “People were gay from the beginning of time and will be long after we are gone,” she wrote in her last tweet. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). After her tweets went viral, Lennox logged onto Twitter on Tuesday to respond to the criticism she faced by those who believe otherwise. “Also I’m not an atheist buy obviously if you church people feel so bothered by my views, why the hell you listening to my raunchy secular music? Once again foh” “going out of your way to express how you don’t agree with someone’s SEXUAL PREFERENCE is simply uncalled for…People love every opportunity to insert the STRAIGHT agenda,” she wrote. “It’s mind boggling how the media and religion has promoted A whole straight agenda for years and y’all can’t take an INCH of any type of diversity and spice on your programming.” Lennox’s thoughts remind us of the ways in which we dehumanize and dishonor one another. And as a Black woman, the recalling of watching family member’s withhold their support for their LGBTQ family members is not a singular event. There are so many of us with mother’s father’s, aunties, uncles, cousins, whom have had to live a double life in order to shield themselves from disdain all because of who they love. Until we can love and respect one another in dismantling internalized notions of respectability and white supremacy, we will never truly be free. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”2054044″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Kevin Hart Injured In Car Accident [VIDEO] Simone Biles’ Brother Charged In New Years Eve Triple Murder Actor Supports Transwomen, Reveals He’s Been “Trans Attracted” Follow @TheRSMS

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Nate Parker Apologizes For “Tone Deaf” Response To Past Rape Allegations

Source: Cinzia Camela/WENN.com / WENN As the saying goes, hindsight is 20/20, and when Nate Parker looks back on the controversy he was previously embroiled in over past allegations of rape, he feels he could have handled things a lot differently. While promoting his newest film and perhaps his comeback project,  American Skin , the 39-year-old took time out at a press conference for it to apologize for being “tone deaf” in his response to backlash over the old allegations . In 2016, information came out about a woman claiming Parker and former wrestling teammate, Jean McGianni Celestin, raped her while they were students at Penn State University in 1999. The actor always maintained his innocence and was found not guilty of all the charges against him (Celestin was found guilty), but he wasn’t apologetic about the circumstances he put the accuser in at the time (including having her identity exposed when they were in school), or the fact that she killed herself in 2012. All of the drama that encircled him over his past happened right before the Me Too Movement took full form, but his career still took a hit. The film he directed and was promoting at the time, Birth of a Nation , which was about Nat Turner, tanked at the box office and didn’t receive any awards season love after being a critical darling at Sundance Film Festival. “The last three years have been such a learning experience for me,” Parker said. “Three years ago I was pretty tone deaf to the realities of certain situations that were happening in the climate. And I’ve had a lot of time to think about that, and I’ve learned a lot from it. And being tone deaf, there were a lot of people that were hurt in my response, in the way I approached things. I apologize to those people.” “I’ve learned, I’m continuing to learn,” he added. “I’m 39 years old now. Hopefully I have a long way to go. The hope is that I can continue taking the wisdom from people who care enough…and help me to be introspective about where I am and what I’ve been through.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Parker certainly seems to have come a long way since he can admit that he wasn’t sensitive enough in his response to everything. At the time, while on the defense, he said there was nothing he felt like he needed to apologize for . “I was falsely accused…I went to court…I was vindicated,” he said in a 2016 interview with 60 Minutes. “I feel terrible that this woman isn’t here…her family had to deal with that, but as I sit here, an apology is—no.” Glad to hear he had a change of heart. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). As for American Skin , Parker directed and stars in the film as an ex-Marine who takes justice into his own hands after seeing his unarmed son killed by police. Despite the personal drama that hindered his first feature film as director, he still doesn’t plan on shying away from telling important, tough stories. “I’m still learning and growing and still feeling the need to make films that speak to things that need to change in our country and the world,” he told the AP . “And this topic was very dear to me.” This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com .  ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Kevin Hart Injured In Car Accident [VIDEO] Simone Biles’ Brother Charged In New Years Eve Triple Murder Actor Supports Transwomen, Reveals He’s Been “Trans Attracted” Follow @TheRSMS

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Nate Parker Apologizes For “Tone Deaf” Response To Past Rape Allegations