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Ben Higgins FINALLY Goes Public With Girlfriend Jessica Clarke!

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Ben Higgins is finally sharing his secret girlfriend with the world !  Not like we have been anxiously waiting… The Bachelor fan favorite took to social media on Wednesday afternoon to make his relationship with Jessica Clarke Instagram official. “I’ve been selfishly keeping this to myself for too long! Hey friends meet @jessclarke_!” Ben wrote to his 1.3 million followers.  “I successfully slide into her DM’s a few months ago. I took a risk and I am glad I did. She is someone special, and I look forward to where life is going to take us.” The former reality star continued, “Stay tuned for the journey. In addition, this picture was taken this week in Honduras. I got to spend some time with an incredible group of people from all over the USA on a @generous_coffee_adventure. Life is good!”  “This is the most fantastic, heartwarming thing! I’m so happy for you!!!” Ashely Laconetti shared in the comments section. Wells Adams also added, “#HottyToddy.” Not only is he Instagram official with the new girl, but he also travels overseas with her?! We can expect a proposal any day now.  In this week’s episode of Ben’s iHeartRadio podcast, his co-host Ashley announced that Jessica will be a guest on the Almost Famous show this coming Monday.  Back in January, Ben first revealed on his podcast that he had been dating someone and that they are currently long distance.  He successfully kept her identity a secret, as did his loyal friends.  But they did let us in on how happy he was.  “Everybody is buzzing about this. No [I haven’t met her], but I know that they’ve been going back and forth on flights to see each other over the past couple of months,” Ashley revealed to E! News at OK! Magazine’s Pre-Grammys party.  This is Ben’s first love interest since  his split from Lauren Bushnell .  The two got engaged on the season 20 finale of The Bachelor in 2016, yet never went through with the wedding .  “He definitely seems very happy.”  But who even is this brunette beauty who has stolen Ben’s heart?  Here is everything we have learned about Jessica:  1. No, she has nothing to do with The Bachelor franchise.  2. She graduated from The University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Marketing and Communications in May. “My time at Ole Miss taught me that I have no control over my life and man am I thankful for that!” she captioned her graduation pic. “It wasn’t what I expected, but was far better. Thanks for my best friends.”  3. She has two attractive brothers.  “Last game day as a Landshark and I got BOTH of my brothers with me in my favorite place, best day ever…hotty toddy,” she captioned another Instagram post.  4. Jessica also appears to have a Maltipoo named Penny.  And though being a dog mom and having a college degree isn’t too unusual for girls today, she does run marathons.   Pretty impressive.  5. She also was a college athlete and ran track and cross country at Ole Miss.  The 23-year-old posted a photo after completing the Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon in 2017. “Came out of retirement for my city,” she wrote beside the photo.  6. And as for work? Well, she sells LED lighting for a living. She works at Valet Energy in Nashville and has been the Key Account Manager for several months.  And when it came time for Jessica’s reveal, she kept it sweet and simple.  “My secret boyfriend, Ben!” she shared.  “He has one of the biggest hearts and kindest spirits, I got to share Honduras with him this past week and I’m excited for many more adventures!” Ok, we admit they are too cute.  And if you want more, tune into The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous podcast on Monday for their first public “hello” to the world as an official couple!  View Slideshow: Lauren Bushnell: Ben Higgins’ Bachelor Bride-to-Be!

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Ben Higgins Breaks Silence on "Tough" Lauren Bushnell Split

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

In speaking about his recent break-up from Lauren Bushnell , Ben Higgins went ahead this week and channeled his inner Boyz II Men. Despite constant chatter over the state of his relationship with his chosen suitor, the ex-Bachelor said on a podcast Wednesday that it’s so very hard to say goodbye to yesterday. In a clip from the podcast obtained by People Magazine, Higgins delved into the end of his romance with Bushnell and explained that both sides simply knew it was time to call it quits. “Just to be as politically correct as possible but to also be as truthful as possible, Lauren will always be one of my best friends,” said Higgins. He continued: “It’s tough. “It’s hard to say goodbye to somebody that you spent so much time with and it’s hard to say goodbye to somebody that you really did believe was the one for you.” Just how strongly did Higgins believe Bushnell was the one for him? He called off the couple’s relationship engagement during an episode of their Freeform reality show last summer. Higgins made Bushnell cry at the time, but insisted he was still dedicated to her in the long run. But this is no longer the case. “I’m sad. I’m a little confused, a little lost, but I’m doing alright,” Higgins told fellow Bachelor alumnus Ashley Iaconetti on the podcast. Throughout the past few months, the couple had been plagued by breakup rumors. Where did it all go wrong for Bushnell and Higgins ? Why did the end finally arrive? Bushnell moved to Denver to be with Higgins and many insiders have said she lost her identity in doing so. She doesn’t really have a job and hasn’t had a direction in life since uprooting everything for her now-ex-fiance. “I know that they have struggled with the show and then kind of continuing on and doing their reality show and kind of where the show stopped and then where life began,” Chris Harrison told People in his remarks about the split. Our favorite host human being added: “They were fighting through a bunch of stuff. But I don’t know. I’ll reach out to them. I’m very sorry to hear that because I do care about them very much.” What does Higgins have to say about the past several weeks? “I think, mutually, Lauren and I saw that life was getting more difficult,” he tried to explain on the podcast, expounding as follows: “I would say the joy that we felt toward our relationship at the beginning was – for some reason – slipping away, and we were both working very hard to bring that joy back. “And it just never seemed to get there. So it was a long time coming , but it wasn’t necessarily like we dragged it out.” View Slideshow: The Bachelor and Bachelorette Couples: Are They Still Together? Here is what Higgins and Bushnell said in a joint statement upon confirming their split: It is with heavy hearts that we announce our decision to go our separate ways. We feel fortunate for all the time that we had together, and we will remain friends with much love and respect for one another. We wish nothing but the best for each other, and ask for your support and understanding at this time. In conclusion, however, Higgins sees a positive future for both himself and his former lover. “I believe that Lauren and I both will come out of this with a whole new season that is going to be very good for the both of us,” he said on the podcast.

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Farrah Abraham, Kendra Wilkinson Flip Out on Their Moms in Marriage Boot Camp Trailer!

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Marriage Boot Camp has officially reached the point in its run where producers have decided to completely 86 the premise and just become that show where reality stars scream obscenities at each other, regardless of the nature of their relationship. Fortunately, they picked some of the most bonkers reality stars in the business, so we're not complaining. Farrah Abraham, Kendra Wilkinson, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson all apparently has serious beefs with their families, and they've confusingly come to the Marriage Boot Camp house to work things out. Yes, it's Marriage Boot Camp: Family Edition, aka Marriage Boot Camp: Let's Be Honest, We Weren't Fixing Any Marriages Anyway. We figured the show had peaked with Tara Reid's drunken antics last year, but it turns out you can always ramp up the crazy by simply adding Farrah to the mix. “You're a stupid, dumb bitch,” Farrah yells at Debra Danielsen during one particularly therapeutic scene. The Farrah-Debra relationship has always been a toxic one, but the upside of that is they can usually be counted on to be the most batsh-t reality stars on any show about batsh-t reality stars. This time, however, it looks like Kendra and Patti may be able to give them a run for their money. “No mother wants their mother to be a whore,” Kendra's mother tells her in a scene that reminds us we're watching a serious show about serious therapy. Eh, who are we kidding? We can make fun of this show til the cows come home, but with a cast like that, we'll be front and center to watch the fireworks on April 28. Check out the full trailer below:

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Lauren Bushnell Wishes Ben Higgins Happy Birthday: Are They Still a Thing?!?

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Lauren Bushnell and Ben Higgins are still together … for now.  As with any couple in Bachelor Nation, there have been conflicting reports about the state of their relationship for quite some time. Some fans even thought they were finished with one another.  Now, Bushnell has taken to Instagram to wish Ben a happy birthday in a somewhat revealing post.  “Happy birthday babe!!!!!” she captioned the below picture.  “I’m so thankful for this life together. Although sometimes rocky you always hold my hand and support me through it, always with a smile on your face. You deserve the world, especially today.

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Jinger Duggar & Jeremy Vuolo Share Honeymoon Update From Australia

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

So how are things going on the big Jinger Duggar-Jeremy Vuolo honeymoom? Well, judging from the photos of Jinger's “JBF hair” that emerged earlier this week, we'd say pretty damn good. The couple is currently in Australia, as after having tied the knot, they're no longer forbidden to go Down Under. (Sorry, we had to.) So what do they have to say about the land of koalas, kangaroos, and 18 different sports designated as “football”? Well, it seems they have nothing to sook about, as they're finding the whole experience to be ripper as a cold slab from a cheap bottle-o: “It's a beautiful place, and we are very much enjoying our stay here so far,” Jeremy tells the camera. The couple is headed to New Zealand next, and Jinger outlines what they're most looking forward to about their time in the Southern Hemisphere: “I think that’s it for me, is the cultural foods I can’t wait to experience some of the different foods that the Australian culture and the New Zealand culture have to offer,” she says. Yeah, Australia's a beautiful country, but if you're there for the food you might be disappointed. Ever eat a black sludge bafflingly called Vegemite or a mystery meat pie with ketchup frosting? Well, Jinger and Jeremy almost certainly have! We apologize if we offended any Aussies, but hey, it's about to be summer for you guys, so quit whinging, you bloody bogans! Plus, we just elected Trump. Devo! Watch Counting On online to relive Jinger and Jeremy's road to the altar.

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Kris Jenner and Scott Disick: Are They Banging?!

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

OK, so if you actually do keep up with the Kardashians, you know that Scott Disick has built a pretty close bond with Kris Jenner over these past few years. … But just how close are they? Well, they’re allegedly really close. Like, really, really close. Close enough that their naughty bits touch, if you know what we mean. (We mean sex .) Yes, according to a new report from Star, Scott Disick and Kris Jenner are humping. And not only that, they’ve been humping for years . If you think that’s scandalous, congratulations, you’re correct, but also just sit tight and listen to all these details. If nothing else, just for the LOLs. As an insider told Star, “Kris Jenner and Scott Disick engaged in a steamy, illicit relationship so shocking, it’s beyond the pale even for a family infamous for its outrageous behavior.” We’re listening. Kris and Scott reportedly first hooked up in 2014, when Kris had a birthday party in Las Vegas . “I heard that they slept together shortly after,” a source claims, “and that it was only the first of their multiple nights together.” Kris’ boyfriend, Corey Gamble, was also at the party, but “that didn’t stop her from pouncing on Scott.” In 2014, Scott would have also still been with Kourtney, but this would have been around the time when Scott was a drunken mess and their relationship was in real trouble. (It was also when Kourtney was eight months pregnant with Reign, so, you know, come on, Scott.) So if Kris and Scott did have one wild night together in Vegas, that would mean they both cheated on their partners — and that Kris slept with her daughter’s boyfriend. Yeah, we see what they mean with that “illicit relationship so shocking” thing now. The source says that “They woke up feeling guilty” after sexing it up and they “agreed to pretend it never happened.” However, the source also adds that “I heard later on, Kris and Scott would discreetly meet at a Beverly Hills hotel to continue their hookups.” As for Kourtney, she was apparently “devastated when she finally found out about Scott and Kris.” “She was disgusted beyond belief, and she told her friends that her mom was dead to her.” Extreme? Yes. Fair? Yes. “Of course,” the insider adds, “time eventually lessens the hurt, but I don’t think Kourtney ever totally forgave Kris.” While it doesn’t seem that Kris and Scott are still having these secret hookups, our source here believes that their “spark could still smolder.” And, if you wanted a bonus bit of scandal and shame, the source also threw out some quick, vague allegations that Kris had an “affair” with Lamar Odom in 2014, too. Busy, busy! If any of this is even remotely true, then it’s obviously all terrible. It should go without saying, but moms, don’t sleep with your kids’ significant others.  But still, if it is true, isn’t there just a little, tiny part of you that’s thinking “get it, Kris”? View Slideshow: 11 Times Kris Jenner Has Acted Without Shame

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Lauren Bushnell and Ben Higgins: No Wedding, All Happiness

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Well, that escalated quickly. In the course of just a few weeks, we went from wondering whether  Lauren Bushnell and Ben Higgins would get married on TV to wondering whether Lauren Bushnell and Ben Higgins were even together. That’s what happens when you call off your wedding on an episode of your reality show. On Tuesday night’s installment of the pair’s Freeform program, Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After? , we learned why there’s a question mark at the end of this title. During a counseling session for Higgins and Bushnell, the former broke down and confessed to his fiancee that he loves her and he wants to spend the rest of his life with her and everything, but… … he doesn’t want to marry her. Not yet at least. “You’re the woman of my dreams,” Higgins said as Bushnell cried. “The last thing I want to do is for us to rush that.” It’s almost as if Ben was only saying this because producers were looking to create drama between the couple in order to increase ratings. You can watch the episode online below in order to see this exchange take place: Watch Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After? Season 1 Episode 5 Online “This thing sped up real fast, and we haven’t had a second to breathe,” Ben explained. “Now it’s time not to rush anything else.” It’s true.  The pair met and supposedly fell in love on The Bachelor  and then agreed to star in their very own reality show. But getting married? That would really be rushing things! With rumors swirling of a full-fledged breakup, Higgins spoke to Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday and clarified the couple’s status. “That’s one of the things that’s great about doing a show post-Bachelor, it really does highlight the confusion that life is and trying to get to know each other post-show, and trying to figure out how to get married and make everything work in everybody’s best interest,” Higgins said . “We are together, happier than ever – no plans to break up!” Nope. Just to drag out this romance for as long as Freeform keeps signing their checks! View Slideshow: 20 Hottest Bachelors in ABC History: Who’s #1?! Does Higgins regret his decision to end the engagement? Does he wish he could take back anything he said to Bushnell? Nope and nope. “We’re in one of the best places we’ve ever been in our relationship – probably the best place,” the 28-year old claims. “We’re feeling less stressed. We’re feeling less pressured. We’re able to laugh and smile more. … That decision at that point led us to every decision we’ve made to get to today.” But does Bushnell feel the same way? Just two weeks ago, she shared the following picture on Instagram, writing as a caption to it: “So thankful I get to spend life with you.” But now there is no legal ceremony on tap in which they actually vow to spend the rest of their lives with each other. Having just returned home from a trip to Turks and Caicos, though, Lauren seems okay with that. “We both came back just clearly refreshed, at ease and we really needed it,” Bushnell told ET. “Sometimes you have to listen to your relationship, listen to each other and yourself, and know — hey, we need some time here. Thankfully we’re blessed enough that we get to take a vacation. … It was exactly what we needed. “The adventure aspect of it all and doing things together, paddling, snorkeling — we kind of hit the reset button.”

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Prince George Feeds His Dog Ice Cream, Animal Rights Group Outraged

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The photo was meant to celebrate a three-year-old’s birthday, but by all means let’s accuse the parents of animal cruelty. Kensington Palace released four photos today, taken by Matt Porteous, celebrating Prince George’s birthday. The shoot took place earlier this month, and one of the photos shows George sharing his ice cream with the family’s cocker spaniel, Lupo. The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals is furious with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for allowing George to feed Lupo dairy, which can cause digestive issues and diarrhea. “It is lovely that Prince George is trying to help keep his family dog, Lupo, cool in these high temperatures,” RSPCA stated, according to the Guardian . View Slideshow: 19 Times Prince George Proved He Was Ready To Be King “We would advise people to be cautious when giving their dogs food meant for human consumption as some items, like chocolate, can be highly toxic to dogs and dairy items can be difficult for them to digest. “Instead of ice-cream we would suggest making an ice lolly from pet-friendly ingredients. Making these can be really fun for children and the end product is both safe and enjoyable for dogs.” Kensington Palace has not addressed the question of whether the treat is dog-friendly or not, despite activists automatically assuming that it’s a white chocolate covered ice cream. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has both grown up with dogs, so it’s safe to assume that they would never knowingly put Lupo in danger. The other photos in the set feature George on a swing, thought to be a wedding gift to his parents. Though Catherine normally takes official photos of her children (she photographed Princess Charlotte ahead of her first birthday back in May), this time the royal couple hired Matt Porteous. “I really enjoyed the opportunity to take these photographs of Prince George,” Porteous said. “It was a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. I’m honoured that they have decided to share these images with the public to mark his third birthday.” Happy Birthday, Your Royal Highness.  And best wishes to Lupo.

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Ben Higgins Confirms Congressional Run in Colorado

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Ben Higgins officially wants your vote. The former Bachelor contestant has made the political rumor into a reality, announcing today that he is running as a Republican in Colorado’s House District 4. This Denver State House district that is predominantly Democratic and Higgins will be facing off against Democratic Representative Dan Pabon, according to The Associated Press. Higgins is 28 years old. He’s best only known for having starred on the latest season of The Bachelor. We can’t guarantee that Higgins will keep any promises he makes on the campaign trail, but he has thus far kept his vow to marry Lauren Bushnell. The couple has somehow managed to keep its romance intact, several months after filming concluded. Some time later this year, Higgins and Bushnell will even star on the very first Bachelor spin-off to track the lives of a pairing that met on the series. Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After will air on the Freeform network in the fall. View Slideshow: 13 Hottest Bachelors in ABC History “I am definitely not a politician, but I have a lot to offer through my years in the financial service industry and, more importantly, my work in charitable and humanitarian organizations,” Higgins said in a statement to The Denver Post yesterday. Higgins had previously said the following to Us Weekly: “People reach out to me about community development and planning and how to counsel places that need help, which is really cool because it isn’t something I necessarily had a platform on before, other than my service, and so through all of that the next question was post-Bachelor, this platform that I now had, what should we do with that? “And one of the first things that came to mind was I’ve always had a large interest in politics.” Higgins, of course, has no actual experience in politics. So this all seems pretty crazy, doesn’t it? Why would anyone vote a reality star into any kind of political office, right? There’s no way this will work… View Slideshow: 11 Stars Who Have Run for Political Office

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The Bachelor Finale Recap: Ben Higgins ENGAGED to …

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

For card-carrying members of Bachelor Nation, it has all come down to this. At last, Ben Higgins’ final rose was on the line this evening. Months of rumors, tears, heartbreak and The Bachelor spoilers have led us to this moment in time. But how would this fairy tale end? All will be revealed and all rumors will be put to rest at last. Those who watch The Bachelor online or LIVE on ABC know the routine well. Two hours building up to Season 20’s epic conclusion, followed by one hour of analysis, make for one compelling three-hour EVENT. For JoJo Fletcher and Lauren Bushnell, both of whom Higgins admits he is so in love with, hopes and emotions ran very high coming in. You can’t blame them, considering all they’ve been through. Either could make the case that they should be  who Ben Higgins picks . Only one can wear the Neil Lane ring, of course. Ben breaking Bachelor tradition by professing love to not one but two women has been the big storyline in the back half of the season. Is that all it is, though? A compelling storyline? We don’t doubt Ben’s professions of love, but these producers, editors and writers are good at pushing our buttons in all the right ways.  Just saying. Simply because there were some emotional declarations doesn’t mean there’s an epic, unprecedented twist in the offing. There could be, sure. But not necessarily. Who did Higgins decide on? And would there be a live, unpredictable ending to Ben’s journey to find everlasting love on reality TV? Well, let’s get right into it and find out! After romantic, last-chance dates with both women, one  dramatic phone call , and a whole lot of tears, Ben gave his final rose of 2016 to … View Slideshow: The Bachelor Couples: Are They Still Together? Lauren Bushnell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The spoilers and editors were both correct in a sense. There was no real jaw-dropper or last-minute switcheroo a la Jason Mesnick.   Jojo Fletcher was left out in the cold, despite Ben being all over her (and gushing over her) as much as was Lauren all episode long. Could Ben have been prodded to openly profess his love for both women and to say that he’s “struggling” countless times? Of course. Nevertheless, dude looked genuinely torn at times, and more upset than most Bachelors in his position when he had to cut her loose. “I didn’t know if I could find love … I did find it with you. It was real. I just found it with somebody else more. I don’t want to say goodbye.” Brutal. Dragging it out like that for effect. Anyway, it was pretty romantic from then on (if you’re #TeamLauren) as Ben got down on one knee and asked her to spend a lifetime with him. As for the After the Final Rose special … Despite reports that Caila Quinn The Bachelorette  … Jojo got the job! And the crowd goes wild! Ultimate win-win for tonight’s final two?! Think she’s a good choice? And it will last for Ben and Lauren?! Will everyone involved experience their happily ever after?! View Slideshow: The Bachelor & Bachelorette: 27 Most Stunning Exits

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