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Jill Duggar: Risking Children’s Safety for Photo Ops?!

Let’s be real, Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard aren’t going to be winning any “Parents of the Year” awards anytime soon. This is for many reasons. One is that they’re Duggars, so many people think they practice potentially abusive techniques like blanket training , which, if you’re new, is basically putting your baby on a blanket and beating him whenever he leaves it. So, you know, he gets scared to go anywhere off the blanket and you can cook or craft or take care of your 12 other kids or whatever. Another issue with Jill and Derick is that they’ve both said some not-so-nice things about their two precious sons, Israel and Samuel. Recently, Jill seemed to admit that she loves Derick more than their children , and Derick used a bible verse to call the boys a “curse.” There are all the times that they’ve taken the kids to dangerous locations — they even went to Central America during her second pregnancy when the Zika virus was a huge concern. We could name tons of other instances in which their parenting has been criticized, but you get the picture, right? Lots of people aren’t fans of lots of the things these people do with their kids. And now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s move on to the latest issue! Jill and Duggar recently uploaded a whole bunch of pictures to their family website , and that’s nice of them. Since they got fired from Counting On for Derick’s bizarre transphobic rants about Jazz Jennings, it’s really the only way fans can keep up with them. While there were several cute photos of little Israel and Sam doing things like cuddling in a toddler bed and playing and visiting other relatives, one stood out. It’s this one of Sam: So that’s terrifying, right? Sam is only a year old, and there’s no arguing that this is just not safe. “Sam is a climber,” they captioned the photo, and yeah, we can see that. But those kinds of chairs aren’t that stable, and the way he’s perched right on the arm and leaning on the back … It really looks like he’s just a slip away from a serious accident. And you know the folks over on Reddit were not pleased with all of this. One user from the Counting On subreddit asked “How are they not getting him tf off of there? Why on earth would you take a photo? Doesn’t seem like the best parenting.” “Like … kids do stuff and you can’t always stop it … but if you can stop it, you do,” another person wrote. “You don’t just take a picture.” As someone else pointed out, “Plus taking the picture just reinforces the kids behavior because it’s giving them positive attention.” Another good point was made with “You’d think after experiencing TWO traumatic births, they’d be a little more careful with their kids.” It really is just a weird photo, you know? Many toddlers do like to climb, and some can climb themselves to dangerous situations before you can get to them. It happens. But as these Reddit users explained, the bad part is that instead of getting Sam down before he could fall, they paused to take a picture. And then they posted the picture on their website. It’s almost like they enjoy the criticism, isn’t it? View Slideshow: Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard Net Worth: Are They REALLY Broke?!

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TF You Talmbout? Conservative Colostomy Bag Ben Shapiro Is Sad That Pro-Choice People Would “Kill” Baby Hitler

Source: The Washington Post / Getty Ben Shapiro Laments That Pro-Life People Would Abort “Baby Hitler If you don’t know who Ben Shapiro is then you’ve done an excellent job of tuning out one of the loudest and wrongest voices on the far right wing. Congratulations. Unfortunately, it’s our job to know who these d-bags are so that we can roast them when they make asinine statements. Today at the March For Life, Shapiro made an appearance to speak about how evil and terrible abortions are despite never once owning a vagina and probably hasn’t had much experience inside of them either, but we digress. Ben is SO anti-abortion (which is really just a veil to obfuscate his disdain for women, likely for the reason mentioned above, but again, we digress) that he stood in front of thousands in attendance and more watching via a live-stream to say the following: Ben Shapiro at March for Life: “The truth is no pro-life person would kill baby Hitler. Baby Hitler was a baby.” pic.twitter.com/PPgQcbWSrq — jordan (@JordanUhl) January 18, 2019 That’s right. Ben doesn’t want women to potentially kill the next maniacal and genocidal bigot via abortion. By a show of hands, how many of YOU would like women to have the legal right to 86 the next potential Hitler if they see fit? Continue reading

Dean McDermott is "Horrified and Disgusted" Over Child Body-Shamers

Dean McDermott is truly aghast at the moment. He’s nauseated. He’s angry. He’s simply at a loss for how strangers can act on the Internet. And while we’ve never exactly been a fan of Tori Spelling’s annoying husband, we must admit here: The guy has a point. Earlier this week, McDermott shared a photo of his wife and their five kids on Instagram, giving followers a look at a cute brood comprised of: Liam, 11, Stella, 10, Hattie, 7, Finn, 6, and Beau, 1. (Seriously, these two have A LOT of kids!) Expecting a few heart emojis at best and a simple lack of popularity on the post at worst, McDermott was subsequently taken aback by some of the comments alongside the photo. “Why do you let your kids get so fat?” one person asked, while another remarked on how they all looked “terrible.” Stunned by the criticism his kids encountered from these trolls, the 52-year old shot back as follows: I am absolutely horrified and disgusted by the comments being left about my children. Body shaming and bullying my children??!! What is wrong with you people??!! As mentioned previously, we’ve been rather critical of both McDermott and Spelling over the years, considering how often they seem to try and profit off their family. Not to mention how irritating it has become to continually track the status of their marriage. Like, are they getting divorced or not ?!? It’s an easy question. But we agree with Dean in this case. Call us crazy, but we think trashing a bunch of toddlers as overweight and/or unattractive is simply over the line and unacceptable. Good on McDermott for calling these losers out! The picture in question (below) was snapped of the family at a screening for the film A Dog’s Way Home, and Dean expounded in his clapback to offer some context about his family’s appearance. “For your information, we went from a long day at school to the movie. And I don’t know any child that is NOT disheveled at the end of the day. “Not to mention that just before this picture was taken, they were wrestling and running around with all the other kids that were at the movie.” He really didn’t need to justify the way everyone looks here, but we understand the instinct. McDermott wasn’t done, either: So I apologize we didn’t get the iron and steamer out to make them perfect for you. Their kids. They’re messy and dirty. That’s what they do. And what’s wrong with shopping at Target??!! Over half of America shops there. The way they grow out of clothing so quickly is astounding. Are we supposed to shop at Gucci?? These are kids folks. Messy stinky little bundles of fun, laughter and love. And this is how he wrapped up: They’re going through different growth phases, and even if our children are on the bigger side. Who cares. They’re happy and healthy and I’m sorry they don’t look like skinny supermodels. People come in all shapes and sizes. So who are you to judge. You should all be ashamed of yourselves for passing such horrible judgement on innocent beautiful children. Shame on you all!!!! Thank you to all the people who came to our defense. You’re all kind compassionate souls. Down with the haters!! Up with love!!

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Meghan Markle: Returning To Show Business?!

Despite Meghan Markle’s new life as a royal, there is still hope she will take a break from expensive gowns and tea and return to where it all began, the stage!  Yes, that’s right. If you missed her breakthrough role on  Suits , don’t fret. There is still a chance that you can catch the Duchess in a theatre near you!  Ok… well maybe just London’s National Theatre first. The Duchess of Sussex was announced as the new Royal Patron to the theatre that sits on the South Bank of the Thames, in London. The Queen herself passed down the patronage to Meghan after holding the role for 45 years.  I suspect the Queen knew exactly what she was doing and like us, would love to see Meghan grace the stage (and maybe one day screen) again soon.  The patronage reflects Meghan’s beliefs “I n using the arts to bring people from different backgrounds and communities together , according to the National Theatre.  Leading royal historian Robert Lacey told People  his thoughts and opinions on how it could happen.  He thinks “Meghan’s new patronage of the National Theatre presents fascinating opportunities” for the former star.  Of course, she may choose to stay involved from the audience, but I like to think the mom to be still has some spark left in her!  Lacey, a consultant for the Netflix hit The Crown says in this week’s issue of People , “if Meghan is ever missing the excitement of acting, this will put her back in touch with show business in a very creative way. It is tailor-made for her and she will throw herself into it.”  He also believes the Duchess will even take part at some point and be involved with productions or even directing something herself.  Lacey adds that “the National Theatre has quite a radical record of tackling the difficult social issues of the moment and for innovating new plays and productions – so that might be an area where she might add her influence.”  So, could the past actress-turned-Duchess REALLY come home to the stage? “It’s not out of the question that we’d see a member of the royal family performing on the stage of the National Theatre one day.”  Ok, universe! I’m talking to you, please make this happen!   View Slideshow: Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton Feud: Tearing William and Harry Apart?!

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Influencer Crimes: YouTuber Sam Pepper Assaulted By Thirst Bucket Content Creator For Clicks, Gets Restraining Order

Source: Yui Mok – PA Images / Getty In White Folks News… Youtube Star Protects Himself With Restraining Order Against Fellow YouTuber Be careful with your internet clout kids! Someone may try to harm you for clicks. This is what happened to a YouTube star recently, according to details of his restraining order. With over 300,000 subscribers, allegedly he was physically attacked and stalked with cameras by another YouTuber. According to The Blast , on January 16, Sam Pepper filed court documents seeking protection against Brandon Hampton, calling him a “stalker.” He claims, “Brandon has no regard for the law and will do much crazier things to me if I don’t have the protection.” Pepper says Hampton was  “punching me in the face to make a video to post online for attention, turning up at my home location uninvited while live streaming to his viewers, and in the latest attack turning up at my home while videotaping and vandalizing my vehicle to which I called the police.” The judge granted the request and ordered Hampton to stay 100 yards away from Pepper and his home. The next hearing will go down on February 6, where they will decide if the order will become permanent.       Continue reading

Kathryn Dennis: Thomas Ravenel is an Unstable Pill-Popper!

Disgraced Southern Charm alum Thomas Ravenel claims Kathryn’s mental illness prevents her from being a good mother . This custody battle is downright nasty. Now, Kathryn is firing back, and saying that Thomas has a love for drugs and a psychiatric diagnosis of his own. … Nobody is pulling their punches in this vicious, vicious custody battle. According to documents obtained by The Blast , Kathryn Dennis has filed documents of her own in retaliation for Thomas’ accusations. In legal papers, Kathryn insists that Thomas “identify every prescription drug and/or illegal drug that you have used during the past 6 years.” “For each prescription drug,” the papers request. “Please identify the doctor who prescribed the drug.” And she also demands to know “where you purchased your prescription drugs.” After all, plenty of people find illegal ways to obtain drugs that are perfectly legal. In 2016, Kathryn lost custody of her children after testing positive for marijuana, which is still criminalized in South Carolina. She regained partial custody of Kensie and Saint in early 2018. She and Thomas currently share a 50/50 split. She wants full custody. Now, in court documents, Kathryn alleges that Thomas threw a party in which illegal drugs were present. “What date was it when you threw a party in your home downtown with illegal drugs present,” Kathryn asks. “And,” the papers detail. “You informed fellow party participants while standing in the bathroom that mushrooms don’t show up on drug screens?” Her implication with that question is that she probably has witnesses. Kathryn’s incident with marijuana was three years ago, but she’s not the only one whose personal history includes drugs. Thomas Ravenel once completed a 30-day rehab program. More significantly, he served 10 months in federal prison — which also killed his political career. This was after his June 2007 indictment ona  charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute. The drug in question was some volume of cocaine that was less than 500 grams. Kathryn asks Thomas to produce “any and all evidence (whether photos, statements, videos, documents, etc.)” that she ”‘abuses prescription drugs.’” As we have previously reported, Thomas accused Kathryn of actively abusing illegal substances. He even claims that she makes a habit of buying, selling, and trading prescription medications. Thomas’ allegations say that Kathryn does this with friends, her Southern Charm castmates, and even producers on the show. Most seriously, he claims that Kathryn has been under the heavy influence of drugs while being the sole caregiver of her young children. Thomas has also alleged that there are vague “problems” with their children and that Kathryn is to blame. He says that Kathryn abused substances while pregnant, causing problems for Saint, and didn’t properly bond with Kensie, giving her behavior issues. “His eustachian tubes weren’t draining, so he had his adenoids out and needed tubes in his ears,” a source explained to People . The insider characterized that this was “like lots of little kids his age who have that same problem.” Kathryn wants to see “any evaluations of your son that have been performed by a medical doctor as to his abilities.” Finally, Kathryn turns the tables on Thomas, who accuses her of a litany of psychiatric disorders. “Have you ever been evaluated for a potential diagnosis of bipolar disorder or any other mental health issue, diagnosis or illness?” she asks. Kathryn demands “copies of all your medical, psychological, counseling or other related records” from January 1, 2008 to the present day.  She also wants “a comprehensive print-out of all prescription drug purchases made by you” from January 1, 2014 to to the present day. Kathryn requests “all medical and/or counseling records that you have obtained that relate to” her and the accusations he made against her. She also wants “all rehabilitation records that you have obtained related to” her. She demands “all drug/alcohol test results/reports that you have in your possession that you have had Kathryn Dennis take and/or which you have taken.” In other words, does he have evidence to back up his accusations? Kathryn then suggests that Thomas has been making use of a private detective. She wants “copies of any private detective reports, notes, emails, correspondence, videos, pictures, GPS logs, billing statements.” These should be logs “showing the time & date of surveillance and billing rate,” court documents say. “And/or any related documents obtained by your private detective,” Kathryn asks. “Which have been retained by you or your counsel.” Private detectives are not attorneys, doctors, or religious figures. Their records can be subpoenaed. Finally, Kathryn gets to the most serious and downright scary accusations against Thomas. She’s not the one making these. Kathryn asks that Thomas “identify each and every woman who has accused you of either assaulting her and/or sexually assaulting her.” Thomas is instructed to “produce all text messages, email messages and/or other communications that you have sent to or received” from a number of women. Kathryn identifies the women in the documents, and wants record of their conversations “since January 1, 2016.” She wants “a copy of your complete file and any related documents regarding the sexual assault allegations made by” Nanny Dawn. Kathryn also demands records of “any other women who have made allegations of inappropriate conduct by you.” She asks for copies of “any and all settlement agreements that you reached and payments that you have made.” We have already heard of one woman whom Thomas allegedly paid to keep quiet. Kathryn wants to know how many more there are. Finally, Kathryn wants to know if Thomas has “had any discussions” with or “about marriage and/or plans to marry Ashley Jacobs.” That’s a hell of a question. Obviously, some of this is typical custody warfare. Allegations and insinuations about drugs and mental illness are largely unfair on both sides. The stuff about sexual assault, however, is absolutely chilling. View Slideshow: Southern Charm Season 6: Everything We Know About the Return of Reality TV’s Most Scandalous Show!

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Mackenzie Standifer Opens Up on Addiction Crisis: Ryan Almost Died!

If you’re a Teen Mom OG fan, then you’re no doubt aware of Ryan Edwards’ struggles with addiction . Following numerous arrests and multiple stints in rehab, Ryan is sober these days, and he’s reportedly fully committed to making amends for his past misdeeds and being the best husband and father he can be. Throughout his struggles, Ryan has benefited from the unwavering support of his wife, Mackenzie Standifer. Many fans of the show have openly wondered how Mackenzie could stand by Ryan’s side throughout his numerous relapses and embarrassing incidents such as the time he lost consciousness on their wedding day . But Mackenzie is up on the latest research, and it seems she’s well aware that while Ryan’s recovery is his responsibility, his addiction is not entirely his fault. Mackenzie has been taking to Instagram this week to try and educate her followers on the escalating opioid crisis in America. She speaks from experience, of course, as heroin and other opioids were Ryan’s drug of choice. And it seems that her recent research has made Mackenzie acutely aware of how lucky Ryan is to have escaped with his life. “I just wanted to hop on here and kind of show you guys the research I had done,” she told fans during a recent Instagram Live  “This is going to blow your mind.” She then displayed the two charts below in hopes of impressing upon her fans the severity of the situation. “If this isn’t a crisis, I don’t know what is,” Standifer said. “Don’t believe me? You’d be surprised. A lot of the time it starts so innocent and ends in a revolving door, a never-ending cycle that can’t be easily stopped,” she added. “Have you ever wondered what your local pain clinic was handing out? Opiates. Educate yourselves.” “Let’s get talking. Let’s stop this. Let’s do something about it,” Mackenzie told her followers. Of course, this is the internet in 2019, so it’s not surprising that Standifer received some pushback from followers who had not researched the as thoroughly (if they did any research at all). “It’s not a crisis,” one commenter shot back. “People do drugs, it’s a CHOICE.” “[People are] more likely to die from an overdose than a car accident, but [I’m] still getting messages like these,” she wrote under a screenshot of the conversation. “This is why I CHOOSE to not shut up.” Fortunately, it seems that Mackenzie has received more support than criticism for her efforts. “Tell them about how REGULAR people get hooked on prescription drugs because of injury or surgery or chronic pain!” one fan wrote. “[These are] not crackheads in the street who are choosing to get high!” “You’re right! It’s people you’d NEVER expect. It’s lawyers, doctors, high power officials, the soccer mom in her minivan. It does NOT discriminate,” she responded. It’s a little upsetting that Ryan and her followers apparently believe “crackheads in the street” are less deserving of continued life than “high power officials,” but at least they’re moving in the right direction. The overdose rate is up roughly 500 percent since 1990, and the opioid crisis is a major factor in the continued decline of overall life expectancy in America. Fortunately, there are public figures like Mackenzie who are willing to use their platform to shed light on this alarming issue. View Slideshow: Ryan Edwards: Out of Rehab and Loving Life! (According to Mackenzie Standifer)

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Mariah Carey Hilariously Wins the #10YearChallenge

Time? Mariah Carey doesn’t know her. The legendary singer is facing some controversial accusations , but she’s still dominating on social media. She threw her hat into the ring for the 10 Year Challenge and we have to say it: she won. The 10 Year Challenge has been all over social media for the past week. Generally, people share a photo from 2019 and a photo from 2009 for comparison. As you are about to see, Mariah Carey took a different approach. “I don’t get this 10 year challenge,” Mariah admitted on both Twitter and Instagram. She continued, writing that “time is not something I acknowledge.” That much is clear from her photo. These are both the same photo placed side-by-side. Mariah’s caption includes a clarification: “Picture taken at some point prior to today,” Mariah writes beside a little asterisk. She could have ignored the challenge like so many people have. Instead, she took a shot and reminded everyone that she can dominate social media with minimal effort. Of course, some have suggested that Mariah may have had a less humorous reason for not wanting to participate. In some of Mariah’s more recent appearances, her look has attracted confusion, ridicule, and cruel comments from fans. She may have wanted to avoid any of that by not posting a visual, side-by-side reminder of how different she looks now than she once did. If so, she would not be alone in abstaining from the challenge. From illness to pregnancy to the ravages of life, a lot of people don’t feel too great about how they’re looking in 2019 selfies. This is a bigger issue for celebrity women, whose fans seem confused when they no longer look like they did when they were 20. The 10 Year Challenge has garnered a number of reactions. Those of us who were already adults in 2009 sometimes see a friend or peer’s 2009 photo in which they were a tween and feel centuries old. Others have simply shown how much of a glow-up they’ve experienced — or at least, how much better their current camera works. A few trans folks, like Caitlyn Jenner, have used it to highlight their transitions into their authentic selves. Good for them. Others have used the challenge to raise environmental concerns, such as showing how much glaciers have decreased in size in just one decade. As wilth all such challenges, it’s completely optional. Any pressure to participate exists only in your own mind. Some people choose to own their new look, even if it is radically different than what it once was. But that’s their choice. Mariah made hers. Fans, at least, seemed to support that. “If Mariah Carey says that time does not exist,” one fan tweeted. “Then time does not exist PERIOD.” “Me walking in late with a Starbucks drink…..uhhh time is not something I acknowledge,” reads another fan tweet. Another wrote: “This is the energy you need to leave work and start your weekend now.” That, as the kids say, is a mood. View Slideshow: Mariah Carey Butchers New Year’s Eve Performance: Twitter Reacts!

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Amara La Negra Gets Candid About Battling Racism & Body Image [Exclusive Interview]

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Source: Pharoh Martin / Radio One Love & Hip Hop Miami’s Amara La Negra has one of the most unique looks in the industry, but because she is so beautiful, you would never think she experience colorism and body shamming, but she has. She recently stopped by Studio One here in Atlanta to  give an update on what to expect on the show’s second season and also speaks candidly on racism, colorism and battling body issues. The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews: 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 RELATED:  Lil Rel Howery Refuses To Be Put In A BirdBox [Exclusive Interview] Check Out More Interviews From Studio One  

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No Thank You, Next: Trapiana Grande’s New Single “7 Rings” Is Chocked Full Of Faux Rap Flavor [Video]

Source: Mike Coppola / Getty Ariana Grande “7 Rings” Music Video Ariana Grande is headed toward Miley Cyrus territory on her new single “7 Rings”. After an emotionally tumultuous year, Ariana seems to prefer self-medicating her career with hip-hop-tinged tunes rather than stay her lane and purge her pain via heartfelt balads etc. If you’re into that sort of thing, press play and check out the song and accompanying music video below. Are you moved?

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