Like so many of her Teen Mom OG co-stars, Amber Portwood supplements her TV income with a number of side hustles. Amber has a clothing line ; she makes paid appearances, and she’s even authored a memoir. But apparently, all those side gigs aren’t paying the bills, because according to a new report from Radar Online, Amber has racked up some serious debt over the course of the past year. Fans started to take an interest in Amber’s finances after Gary Shirley revealed on a recent episode of Teen Mom OG that Amber is way behind on her child support payments. “She owes me $9,600,” Shirley told his wife Kristina Anderson. “Amber is not there. She is a come and go kind of mom. I don’t think her head is in kid mode.” During the episode, Amber claimed on Twitter that she’d made Gary rich , but it seems she’s having a bit of trouble fattening her own pockets. According to Radar, Amber owes $134,919 in back taxes and seems to have no intention of repaying her debt. She was first hit with a lien from the government back in February of 2016. Thus far, it seems she’s made no effort to get out from under that sizable debt. “There is a tax, but no release,” an official from the Clerk of Court for Madison County Court in Indiana tells Radar. These days, Amber is pregnant with Andrew Glennon’s baby , and it seems her new baby daddy isn’t a whole lot better off financially. Radar reports that Glennon was recently hit with a judgment from a collection agency for nearly $9,000. The case was reportedly settled in August, but Glennon has yet to make a payment on the outstanding debt. The sizable debts are surprising, as both Amber and Andrew have successful television careers (he’s a producer for WeTV’s Marriage Boot Camp ), and Amber’s aforementioned side jobs have reportedly been profitable. Teen Mom franchise salaries are typically in the mid-six figure range, so Amber must be doing some serious spending to land so deeply in the red. We guess the situation will serve to bolster Farrah Abraham’s argument that Amber is the “worst mom.” Watch Teen Mom OG online for more from the always-divisive Ms. Portwood. View Slideshow: Teen Mom Salaries: You Won’t Believe How Rich This Cast Is!
Audrey Roloff and Jeremy Roloff are perhaps the most visible couple on Little People, Big World . That’s not just because they both have the best hair in the family. It helps that they’re both very active on social media, giving fans glimpses into their lives and thoughts — even when their show is on hiatus. Jeremy posted a beautiful tribute to his wife on a very special anniversary. And he included some great throwback photos of the two of them. Jeremy and Audrey have brought so much sweetness into each other’s lives, the lives of the Roloff family, and onto the screens of fans and viewers. All of that visibility has its drawbacks, unfortunately. That means that fans can grow hostile when Audrey Roloff appears talks about her faith in order to sell something . (She’s a businesswoman and Christianity is part of her brand) It also means that Jeremy Roloff gets parent-shamed for tickling Ember Jean . (The concern comes from a good place, about children setting boundaries, but Ember Jean is a baby and Jeremy’s interactions with her are healthy) But we’re glad that Auj and Jer wade through that hefty criticism, because it means that they can share precious posts. Jeremy posted a series of throwbacks of himself with Audrey, writing: “I met my wife eight years ago today on a blind date.” That’s so sweet! A lot of people dread blind dates, but sometimes, you meet the love of your life. “It’s been a wild and unexpected eight years.” It sure has! They’re now married parents as well as reality stars. (For the record, in case you remember Audrey and Jeremy’s seven-year-old “anniversary” pic , it sounds like they didn’t start dating right away after their blind date. They’re just marking eight years since they met ) Jeremy continues his sweet tribute (among the photos in which he and Audrey look dramatically younger) by musing upon the ways in which we both do and do not decide our own destinies. “We never get to choose where we end up, our daily choices choose for us.” We believe that what he’s saying here is that you don’t end up with someone by deciding that you’ll love them for the rest of our life, but by choosing to spend time with them as you know each other. That’s harder, but ultimately that’s how life works: one day at a time. “When we are old and grey I imagine the greatest thing will be looking back at the love story we have written.” That’s so sweet! And, of course, they’re already looking back on their love story. Jeremy uses a quote to speak about the next period in his and Audrey’s lives. “For the next half: ‘if it’s half as good as the half we’ve know, then here’s hail! to the rest of the road.’ A Severe Mercy.” Very poetic and very sweet. And then he finishes his tribute: “Cheers babe! (P.S. I love this photo of you)” It’s not clear which photo he means, because he shared so many and they’re all great. And look how far they’ve come. Their daughter, Ember Jean, is precious beyond words. We imagine that we’ll get to see so much more of that little one and her parents on the new season of Little People, Big World which is apparently coming out in a few months. It’s possible that Auj hasn’t always gotten along well with her entire family, but whatever conflict there was between Audrey and Jacob Roloff seems to be resolved . If it was ever there to begin with. We all look forwarding to seeing Audrey and Jeremy’s next 8 years of knowing each other. View Slideshow: Audrey Roloff: This is Why We Named Our Daughter Ember
Jacob Roloff is basically part of his family once again. It’s been about a year and a half since the Little People, Big World star defiantly quit this reality show, taking his loved ones down with him by referring to them as “phony.” In June of 2016, Jacob walked away from television by saying he had seen “storylines drawn up” for the sake of ratings on the series and added: “The family that is filmed is not my family,” he added last summer, explaining as follows: “They are the Roloff Characters and I have scarcely anything in common with them, nor do I want to be a character myself.” With that, Jacob tossed most of his belongings in a car and spent several months driving around the Pacific Northwest with his girlfriend and dogs. We didn’t hear from him for awhile. Earlier this year, however, the youngest child of Matt and Amy Roloff slowly started sharing more and more on social media, including pictures of himself and various relatives. He admitted that he caused “strife” via his “inflammatory” words and admitted that he’s now grown up and all is good between himself and his family members. Most of his family members, that is. Looooove this time with baby J … look at him! – Jacob Roloff on Jackson. Scroll through Jacob’s Instagram page and you’ll see plenty of images of him and his mother, along with a few of him and his father. Sources say he played a key role at Molly Roloff’s wedding in August, helping transport guests around and making sure everything was set up properly. He also hangs out A LOT with nephew Jackson Kyle, as evidenced by the recent photo above. But here’s the question fans are now pondering: Where are the pictures of Jacob and niece Ember Jean? Where are the pictures of Jacob with Audrey Roloff and/or Jacob Roloff? Might tension still exist between him and these relatives? Yes, Radar Online writes. The website notes that Audrey is the only family member Jacob does NOT follow on Instagram. Why might this be? There are a couple theories? First, as Jacob made clear when leaving Little People, Big World, he despises phonies. He’s all about keeping things real. Audrey, meanwhile, has stirred up some controversy by writing profoundly about love or religion… only to then link to her website in order to sell some clothing. Some critics have accused of her being – you guessed it – fake; of exploiting her faith in order to move merchandise . The alternative is that Audrey is dead serious about her religion and that she believes very strongly in God. This is very possible, if not highly probably. However, Jacob is a well-known and outspoken agnostic. Perhaps there’s no overt feud between Audrey and her brother, but they just have very little in common and nothing to talk about, due to their divergent beliefs. It’s hard to say for sure. And we may never know the exact basis for this alleged beef between Roloffs. But take a look through the social media accounts of both stars if you don’t believe something is going on. Good luck trying to find images of Audrey and Jacob together. You may go ahead and form your own theory as to why. View Slideshow: Roloff Family Photo Album: Little People, Lots of Love!
Matt Damon is generally considered one of the nicest, least controversial actors in Hollywood. But the star has gone ahead and stuck his typically-genial foot directly into his very handsome mouth. On Wednesday’s episode of ABC News’ Popcorn With Peter Travers, the actor shared his take on the influx of sexual misconduct allegations that continue to hit the entertainment profession. And, in doing so, Damon opened himself up to criticism from… well… pretty much everyone. “I think we’re in this watershed moment,” he said early in the interview, adding: “I think it’s great. I think it’s wonderful that women are feeling empowered to tell their stories – and it’s totally necessary.” There you go. Perfect. Damon could have just stopped there and no one would be talking about him right now. But he didn’t stop there. With sexual misconduct allegations derailing the careers of such stars as Louis CK, Kevin Spacey, Matt Lauer, Mario Batali and MANY others, Damon made many attempts to parse various situations. Referring to a “spectrum of behavior,” he said: “There’s a difference between, you know, patting someone on the butt and rape or child molestation, right?” In this case, Damon was citing scandals that have enveloped politicians Al Franken (butt patting) and Roy Moore (alleged child molestation). “Both of those behaviors need to be confronted and eradicated without question, but they shouldn’t be conflated, right?” Damon continued, saying he would have “preferred if they had an Ethics Committee investigation.” However, Damon argued: “We are so energized to kind of get retribution.” Most people would not say anyone is energized to get “retribution” right now. They would say women are energized to speak out against the many times they’ve been wronged; and this should only be applauded. In one of his most dissected and disappointing statements, Damon said: “We live in this culture of outrage and injury, and, you know, we’re going to have to correct enough to kind of go, ‘Wait a minute. None of us came here perfect.'” “You know what I mean?” Not really. One can not be perfect and also know how to treat a woman with respect at all times. Among those who have dragged Damon for his comments is Minnie Driver, who co-starred with the actor in Good Will Hunting. She linked to his controversial interview on Twitter and just wrote “God, God seriously?” Others, meanwhile, have said things like the tweets excerpted above. Damon, who was close to Harvey Weinstein after the producer helped get Good Will Hunting made, dug himself into an even deeper hole when citing individual examples. Admitting he doesn’t “know all the details” about Louis C.K., for example, Damon said the following: “I don’t do deep dives on this, but I did see his statement… “When he came out and said, ‘I did this; I did these things; these women are all telling the truth,’ I just remember thinking, ‘Well, that’s the sign of somebody who…well, we can work with that.'” Ummm…. there are two problems with this argument: CK was accused of pulling out his penis and masturbating in front of many women. Damon could have taken a few easy second to research this online. CK only released his statement AFTER reports came out that basically confirmed these actions. Damon is concerns that “the clearer signal to men and to younger people is [to] deny it, because if you take responsibility for what you did, your life’s going to get ruined. “I mean, look, as I said – all of that behavior needs to be confronted, but there is a continuum.” “And on this end of the continuum where you have rape and child molestation or whatever, you know, that’s prison. Right? That’s what needs to happen. OK?” SIGH . Look, yes, there’s a difference between outright rape and a few misguided comments. No one denies this. But one could argue that a culture that looks past the latter on a continual basis contributes to more of the former because there because a general acceptance of women as nothing but sex objects. Moreover, this just isn’t the time, Matt. There have been too many instances of too much heinous behavior around Hollywood. This isn’t the time to get up on a pedestal and try to teach America about grey areas. But Damon focused on social media in his interview and lamented today’s culture of presumed guilt, saying: “The moment a claim is made… I would be scorched earth.” View Slideshow: Hollywood Sex Scandal: Who’s Been Caught? Accused? Fired? “I’d go, ‘I don’t care if it costs $10 million to fight this in court with you for 10 years; you are not taking my name from me. You are not taking my name and my reputation from me. I’ve worked too hard for it. “And I earned it. You can’t just blow me up like that.'” “Once a claim is made, there will no longer be settlements. That’s my prediction, just based on what I’ve seen.” “Isn’t that a good thing?” Travers countered, noting many female had been unable to share their stories because of nondisclosure agreements. “One hundred percent,” Damon responded, adding that “every woman who’s coming forward with one of these stories needs to be listened to and heard.” Boom. Yes. Done. That’s all you had to say in the first place, Matt Damon. View Slideshow: #MeToo: Stars Share Stories of Sexual Harassment, Assault
Well, this is bonkers. Even for Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta . Remember how Kirk Frost knocked up Jasmine Washington but continued to adamantly deny being Jasmine’s baby daddy? They had to go to court over it. Jasmine’s paternity suit has now reportedly been thrown out — not for lack of evidence, but because of a weird technicality. And there’s another complication. We don’t know what’s next for Jasmine Washington and her baby, Kannon. Okay, so as we’re sure that you remember, Rasheeda Frost finally, finally dumped her husband . A lot of spouses ignore cheating. But it gets a lot harder to convince yourself that your husband’s loyal to you when his child starts gestating inside of another woman. But that’s what happened. Reportedly, Kirk Frost was supporting Jasmine as long as she remained his side ho. But her pregnancy was a complication that he apparently neither anticipated nor appreciated. Jasmine named their child Kannon — it’s not super clear if she was just putting a K on “Cannon” or if she was naming her child after the Shinto deity of the same name. You never know. Anyway, not only did Jasmine assert that Kirk Frost was the baby daddy … but VH1 outed Kirk as the baby’s father in the most casual way imaginable. But it looks like Kirk Frost is determined to avoid responsibility with the son that almost everyone seems to agree is his. And their legal struggle is where this story gets genuinely bonkers. (Because, let’s face it, a guy knocking up his mistress and then refusing to accept paternity isn’t exactly rare) Bossip reports that Jasmine’s case got thrown out. Like we said, it’s not a dismissal over DNA results or or anyone being caught lying. It’s this technicality — or really more of a deadline — that strikes us as so absurd that we hope that she’s able to appeal. See, the judge in Jasmine’s case instructed her to serve Kirk Frost with papers and gave her a two week deadline. Reportedly, Jasmine’s attorneys had trouble locating Kirk. Whether he was deliberately moving around and/or hiding from the attorneys who were trying to serve him papers, we don’t know. (But probably) Kirk Frost apparently did end up getting served with papers, but it was only after two months. That is a good deal longer than two weeks. Which had reportedly resulted in Jasmine’s case getting thrown out. Except … maybe not? Interestingly, HollywoodLife reports that Jasmine Washington’s lawyers say that Bossip’s report is mistaken, and that her case has not been thrown out. You might look at this cynically, and say that Jasmine’s only after money. After all, as Kirk’s mistress, she says that he gave her a monthly allowance and also use of a car — which stopped after Kannon was born, whens he broke up with him. But … any money that she’s after would be child support. Which, if Kirk Frost really is the father of Kannon, is something that he legally owes to his child. You know that “if you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime” rhyme? Well, the same basic concept applies to parental responsibilities and having sex with your mistress. View Slideshow: 15 AMAZING Moments from Love & Hip Hop
It’s been quite a tumultuous year for Ben Affleck. 2017 began with news that Affleck had completed rehab and attained sobriety again after relapsing following more than a decade of sobriety. Sadly, it seems Ben’s battle with the bottle didn’t end there. Radar Online is reporting that Affleck recently checked back into rehab , marking his third stint this year. Insiders say the Oscar-winner was encouraged to seek treatment by his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, and his brother, Casey Affleck. “Ben relapsed,” a source tells the site. “Jen and Casey are willing to try anything, and they don’t care if the methods are controversial.” The “controversial methods” remark refers to Ben’s choice of treatment facility. Affleck reportedly checked into Passages Malibu, which eschews the traditional 12-step method in favor of an “unorthodox holistic” approach to addiction. Ben had previously been enrolled in an out-patient program, but according to a source close the actor, he recently decided that he needs a “constant support network” in order to remain sober. Passages encourages patients to remain in treatment for a minimum of 45 days, and since Ben was first spotted at the facility on December 10, it seems he’ll remain at the facility through the holidays. The source was unable to say for certain if Affleck will be able to see his three kids on Christmas, but notes that he is free to come and go from treatment as he sees fit: “Ben isn’t a prisoner and is fully committed to seeing his children and fulfilling his work commitments outside the center,” the insider tells Radar. Rumors that Ben was once again struggling with alcoholism began over the summer when he was spotted drinking with girlfriend Lindsay Shookus , once while traveling in New England, and again during a trip to her hometown of Buffalo, NY. Shortly thereafter, Ben began his outpatient program, but it seems he felt he needed a more comprehensive approach to the problem. Those who know him best say Affleck has been despondent over newly-surfaced reports about his past behavior. Recent accusations of Affleck groping female colleagues and generally behaving inappropriately prior to his marriage have reportedly taken a considerable emotional toll on the 45-year-old. Here’s hoping Ben is able to finally find a method of treatment that works for him. View Slideshow: 25 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab
Audrey Roloff is very open about three things on her Instagram account: Her deep faith. Her affection for her daughter. Her desire to sell various forms of attire and promote her brand. And when number-three gets mixed up with either of the first two points, followers sometimes take issue. Back in August, for example, Audrey wrote that she was nervous to give birth, but then explained that she felt comforted by her belief in Jesus Christ. “Thank you Lord for being the author of life, my comforter, my strength, and my shield,” the Little People, Big World star concluded in a caption. Very poignant, right? The thing is, she then included a link to her online store and added: We can’t wait to meet our baby girl and dress her in all the new baby onesies that I launched in my shop yesterday!!! A handful of critics questioned whether it was right for Audrey to gush over God in one sentence … and then promote capitalism in the next sentence. Was she basically exploiting her religion just to sell some clothing? Now, many of those same critics are out in force. As a caption to the first image shared above, Roloff has written the following: Me and my girl. We go together like coffee and milk. Where are my fellow coffee lovin mamas at? I just launched these tees in my shop @shopalwaysmore. You can get get the onesie and the tee for 25% OFF when you use the code: BUNDLE at checkout. Alwaysmore.com The TLC personality then used the hashtags “#shopalwaysmore #alwaysmoremilk #alwaysmorecoffee” to wrap up her post. Something just feels a bit icky about all of this, right? No one doubts Audrey’s faith or her love for little Ember Jean. Not at all. That would be crazy. However, is it a tad unseemly to essentially use your own small child as a model for your clothing line? (And let’s ignore the fact that not everyone likes milk in his or her coffee!). Fans, of course, can easily argue that Audrey is just trying to make a living. The money she’ll earn from these t-shirts will be used to support the same daughter with whom she’s posing in all these adorable pictures, including the Roloff Christmas card . Moreover, they’d likely state, take a frickin chill pill. We’re talking about a simple picture here. Ember isn’t being made to do anything that a million other babies don’t do on a daily basis and no one is forcing readers to click on any links or purchase any items. We can see both sides of the argument. Where do YOU stand? Should Roloff stop combining thoughts on religion and images of her loved ones with her website/company promotion? Or is this all much ado about nothing at all? View Slideshow: Ember Jean Roloff: All Her Precious Pictures!
Audrey Roloff is very open about three things on her Instagram account: Her deep faith. Her affection for her daughter. Her desire to sell various forms of attire and promote her brand. And when number-three gets mixed up with either of the first two points, followers sometimes take issue. Back in August, for example, Audrey wrote that she was nervous to give birth, but then explained that she felt comforted by her belief in Jesus Christ. “Thank you Lord for being the author of life, my comforter, my strength, and my shield,” the Little People, Big World star concluded in a caption. Very poignant, right? The thing is, she then included a link to her online store and added: We can’t wait to meet our baby girl and dress her in all the new baby onesies that I launched in my shop yesterday!!! A handful of critics questioned whether it was right for Audrey to gush over God in one sentence … and then promote capitalism in the next sentence. Was she basically exploiting her religion just to sell some clothing? Now, many of those same critics are out in force. As a caption to the first image shared above, Roloff has written the following: Me and my girl. We go together like coffee and milk. Where are my fellow coffee lovin mamas at? I just launched these tees in my shop @shopalwaysmore. You can get get the onesie and the tee for 25% OFF when you use the code: BUNDLE at checkout. Alwaysmore.com The TLC personality then used the hashtags “#shopalwaysmore #alwaysmoremilk #alwaysmorecoffee” to wrap up her post. Something just feels a bit icky about all of this, right? No one doubts Audrey’s faith or her love for little Ember Jean. Not at all. That would be crazy. However, is it a tad unseemly to essentially use your own small child as a model for your clothing line? (And let’s ignore the fact that not everyone likes milk in his or her coffee!). Fans, of course, can easily argue that Audrey is just trying to make a living. The money she’ll earn from these t-shirts will be used to support the same daughter with whom she’s posing in all these adorable pictures, including the Roloff Christmas card . Moreover, they’d likely state, take a frickin chill pill. We’re talking about a simple picture here. Ember isn’t being made to do anything that a million other babies don’t do on a daily basis and no one is forcing readers to click on any links or purchase any items. We can see both sides of the argument. Where do YOU stand? Should Roloff stop combining thoughts on religion and images of her loved ones with her website/company promotion? Or is this all much ado about nothing at all? View Slideshow: Ember Jean Roloff: All Her Precious Pictures!
Little People, Big World viewers may be growing a tad anxious for the TLC series to return. We say this because a handful of these fans are growing a bit salty online. We’ve taken note of this on a few recent occasions. For example, Audrey Roloff recently received backlash for the outfit she wore to the doctor’s office. We’re not kidding. We’re totally serious. Some Internet users gave Roloff flak because she donned ripped jeans for a check-up. Elsewhere, meanwhile, Amy Roloff can scarcely do anything without hearing from a certain segment of her followers. She is somehow still getting grief for keeping her last name after she and Matt filed for divorce. And now it’s Ember Jean Roloff’s turn to face the insulting music. Yes, Ember Jean Roloff. The baby who was born in September. You won’t believe what some folks have said in response to the precious photo above. Amy shared the picture on Saturday, along with a caption that reads as follows: “Cute aggression has peaked. I’m going to have the wrinkliest lips when I’m older from curling them in and squeezing them together – aka making “the face” as Jermey calls it. “It’s the cute aggression face. “I make it when I think Jer is really cute, or Pine is really cute, but it’s a whole new level with Ember… “Sometimes my lips even get sore. Anyone else?” How adorable, right? Audrey can’t stop smiling over her daughter. Nope, wrong. Some trolls out there found something to criticize about this image of mother and very young child. “Why always the ugly brown tights?” one critic wondered upon seeing the snapshot, while another added: “Very cute but she is never dressed (with) nice little colors.” What can even be said about these pieces of criticism?!? If you find it necessary to say mean things about how a mother dresses her baby, perhaps you ought to take a long hard look in the mirror, as opposed to at that baby’s ensemble. Seriously. Just don’t do it, okay? Thankfully, Audrey isn’t letting the backlash get to her. Far from it. She’s just savoring every second she has with her child. “I’m torn between wanting her to fit in my palms forever, and being so excited to watch her personality unfold,” Roloff recently explained on Instagram, adding: “When I catch a gummy grin or listen to her little owl sounds I can’t help but unravel with joy. “These are moments without the pressure of time, fully embraced and deeply cherished. Baby girl, you are a blessing, heritage, and reward.” Amen, Auds. View Slideshow: Audrey Roloff: This is Why We Named Our Daughter Ember
Ryan Seacrest is the latest famous name to face allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ubiquitous TV and radio personality has been accused of acting inappropriately with a former stylist. This same publication reports that the the alleged victim made a substantial financial request of Seacrest in exchange for her silence. The American Idol emcee and Kelly Ripa co-host refused said request. The unnamed woman worked as a wardrobe stylist for E! and says the incident took place about 10 years ago. No details about her claims against Seacrest have been made public. A spokesperson for E!, however, has confirmed that the cable network is conducting an investigation into the matter. And Seacrest has released a lengthy statement in his own defense. It reads as follows: Recently, someone that worked as a wardrobe stylist for me nearly a decade ago at E! News, came forward with a complaint suggesting I behaved inappropriately toward her. If I made her feel anything but respected, I am truly sorry. I dispute these reckless allegations and I plan to cooperate with any corporate inquiries that may result. I treat all my colleagues with kindness, dignity, and understanding, as this is a principle that’s core to who I am. Throughout my 25 years in the entertainment industry, the majority of my co-workers have been women, and I’ve endeavored to foster a positive work environment of mutual respect and courtesy, as that’s how I believe it should be. I’m distraught that anyone or any situation would call that into question. I’m proud of my workplace reputation, and believe my track record will speak for itself. I’m an advocate for women. I will continue to support their voices. Seacrest, of course, is a very busy and successful producer and host. He currently sits each morning opposite Ripa on Live With Kelly and Ryan” weekday mornings on ABC; is scheduled to serve as host of that network’s upcoming revival of American Idol next spring. This news comes amid a wave of sexual harassment and assault allegations that have rocked Hollywood over the pastfew weeks, starting with back-to-back bombshell reports in The New York Times and The New Yorker that detailed allegations of sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein. Since then, accusations of misconduct have been leveled against such significant stars as Kevin Spacey, Lous C.K. and Jeffrey Tambor, just to name a few. We’ll update this story with more details as news breaks. View Slideshow: Weinstein Scandal: Which Powerful Men Are Accused of Sexual Misconduct?
