Folks, it’s our regrettable duty to inform you that love is well and truly dead. The concept of mutual romantic affection had a good run of about 200,000 years or so, but it left this mortal coil at exactly 2:54 on Thursday afternoon. That’s when People magazine reported that Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus have broken up . Again. Yes, it’s only been two months since Ben and Lindsay got back together, but it seems their love was simply too pure for this world. Either that or Ben started banging a 20-something Playboy model again. Tough to say, as details are pretty scarce at the moment. An insider says it was mostly distance that drove the lovebirds apart, which seems like BS, since Ben has unlimited resources for travel, and these two had already been doing the bicoastal thing for almost two years. “She has a kid and an ex-husband and a job in New York and Ben has his family and a job in L.A. and while they love and respect each other they just realized it wasn’t going to work,” a source tells People . “They really gave it another solid try.” We’re sure being separated by a few thousand miles wasn’t easy, but in all likelihood, it was a combination of factors that led Ben and Lindsay to call it quits. Affleck checked into rehab for the third time back in August, and he may have wisely decided that his focus needs to be on his family and his sobriety at this time. Then there’s Lindsay’s demanding work as an SNL producer. After all, it can’t be easy, week after week, to position Alec Baldwin’s Trump wig or ensure that Pete Davidson’s garish outfits won’t cause any seizures in Des Moines. And then there’s the issue of upbringing. Ben’s from Boston, and Lindsay as from Buffalo. Can any relationship endure such a heated — albeit one-sided — AFC East rivalry for very long? We think not. Anyway, we’ve poked occasional fun at Ben and Lindsay’s relationship, but that’s mainly just because SNL producer and retired Batman are hilarious job titles to us. At the end of the day, they both seem like decent folk, and we wish them both all the best going forward. Although, Ben, your football team can go ahead and start sucking any day now. This sh-t is getting ridiculous. View Slideshow: Shauna Sexton: Get to Know the Playmate Banging Ben Affleck!
If we’ve learned anything from live television over the years, it’s to always be mindful that people are always watching and the mics are always hot. New York City meteorologist Chris Cimino apparently didn’t realize his mic was still on when “Today” show host Al Roker cut to him for Thursday’s forecast. Cimino was heard saying: “It’s just a weird f—ing thing, it’s just strange. Um, but I think if I didn’t do that, I wouldn’t have allowed myself.” His mic was abruptly cut off and the sound went silent for the next 20 seconds before the screen cut back to Roker at the roundtable. Cimino has yet to speak out about the blunder, but an NBC spokesperson said of the slip up, “[It] was inappropriate, unacceptable and has been addressed. We apologize to our viewers.” Whew, Channel 4. Check it out in the clip above.
Source: Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for HBO / Getty Lamine Diop Confirms Issa Rae’s Engaged Issa Rae’s engagement has been confirmed by someone who SURELY knows her better than the rest of us. Remember when we told you about Issa’s (panty melting) little brother Lamine “Enimal” Diop ??? View this post on Instagram From annoying tf out of each other to respecting each other as awesome human beings to realizing goals and dreams together. Proud of all you've accomplished and thanks for always letting ur lil bro tag along PS: do we always stand on the same side for pics? ———————— #enimeezy #issarae #glowedup ————————- A new episode of #insecurehbo premieres tomorrow at 10:30 pm, tune in! A post shared by ENIMAL (@enimalwins) on Oct 15, 2016 at 1:00pm PDT Welllll, Lamine attended the Los Angeles premiere of Issa’s new film “Little” and while there, he spoke openly on the shiny ring on his sister’s left hand. According to Lamine, Issa’s indeed engaged and he fully supports his brother-in-law to be. “He’s just a good guy, man. He’s just a cool guy,” Lamine told Us Weekly about Issa’s fiance Louis Diame. “They’ve been dating forever. He’s already been like a brother to me. Family ties at all the family events and dinners, Christmas, Thanksgiving.” The rapper also told Us Weekly that couple hasn’t had time for an engagement party, so “we’re just going to celebrate once it’s time for the ceremony” and even added that Louis proposed during the holiday season. “They did it around the holidays,” he told Us of Diame’s proposal. “She’s so low-key too — for real! I found out, like, a couple days later, so we’re just gonna let her lead the way.” (Soooooo, what you’re saying Mr. Panty Melter sir, is that we’re super late? Oh, okay.) He also added that a wedding date hasn’t been set because of Issa’s busy schedule. “We celebrate all her accolades,” he raved. “They keep rolling in and we’re trying to keep up!” Well, that’s a lot of info from yet another person not named Issa Rae. Source: The Presley Ann/Getty Images / Getty Yvonne Orji and Jay Ellis confirmed during the NAACP Image Awards that Issa’s indeed off the market —and Issa added on her Instastory that she “didn’t announce s***.” Issa may never confirm this engagement herself, but it’s pretty clear from all the wagging tongues and that solitaire diamond that she’s a bride to be. View this post on Instagram The kind of festivities I neeeeeded. Thanks to my partner @ciroc for the good times. Love to my #MardiGrasShit co-hosts @lenawaithe & @kofisiriboe. A post shared by Issa Rae (@issarae) on Mar 4, 2019 at 7:37am PST Good for you Issa, call BOSSIP (and absolutely no one else) when you’re ready to talk! Source: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for ESSENCE / Getty / Getty / Getty
The weeks before the arrival of a new baby are always a stressful time for the expectant parents. And believe it or not, the whole thing is even more nerve-wracking for members of the royal family, who are forced to make their final preparations under the scrutiny of a watchful media and a few million well-wishers. It’s partially for that reason that the royal family has kept Meghan Markle’s exact due date and the location of her delivery under wraps. The last thing they need is a throng of adoring fans bum-rushing the car that’s rushing the duchess to the maternity ward. Of course, all that secrecy hasn’t stopped the British tabloid press from piecing together a whole lot of hearsay to form what they’re calling “Meghan’s birth plan.” Here’s what we actually know so far: Initially, Meghan was planning to give birth at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, near the couple’s new home at Frogmore Cottage. Though not nearly as famous as St. Mary’s Hospital in London where Kate Middleton welcomed all three of her children, Frimley Park has served as the site of a few royal births in the past. As Entertainment Tonight reports , Prince Harry’s aunt, Sophie, Countess of Wessex welcomed both of her children there. But it seems the small country hospital may have been nixed by Meghan’s doctors, who may be anticipating complications due to her age and the fact that it’s her first child. It’s for that same reason that they reportedly put the kibosh on Meghan’s very first plan, which was a home birth. But despite the fact that Meg will almost certainly be in a hospital on the big day, she’s reportedly planning for the delivery to be as “natural” as possible. “Her mother is very into anything that is holistic and natural, and having been brought up with yoga and mindfulness, it’s all very much part of Meghan’s birth plan,” a source explained to Vanity Fair. Frankly, we’re of the opinion that drugs are perfectly natural, and needless suffering is as unnatural as it gets, but what do we know? As for where the birth will take place, one insider says he would be “hugely surprised if Meghan didn’t give birth at the Lindo Wing” at St. Mary’s, as the facility is the only one known to have the “security and resources needed for a royal birth.” Corroborating that claim is The Telegraph ‘s report that staff at the hospital has been instructed “not to take holiday in April.” Of course, the downside is that St. Mary’s is roughly 23 miles from Frogmore Cottage . But we’re sure the royals have access to some MI6 badass capable of chauffeuring Meg to London in an armored Jaguar in four minutes flat. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle Baby Bump Watch: Is She Showing Yet?
Guilt is a common go-to emotion for moms, but it shouldn’t be! Moms deserve a break too, it’s just science — quality alone time every now and then is essential to a happy and healthy life! But as for Audrey Roloff, well she is experiencing some intense mom guilt ( again! ) due to her recent book tour. The Little People, Big World star took to Instagram on Monday admitting that her recent travels to promote the launch of her new book, A Love Letter Life , left her missing daughter Ember. And even led to her experiencing a serious case of “mom guilt,” according to Pop Culture . Audrey, who shares one-year-old Ember with husband Jeremy Roloff, left on her week-long tour last week. “Finally home with Ember girl. She had so much fun with Gigi and Papa but we missed her like crazy,” Roloff captioned the sweet photo of her and her daughter together at last. “I’ll be honest… I felt the mom guilt start to creep in at times while we were gone,” she admitted to her fans. But luckily a good friend of the Always More creator reached out and offered some kind advice to the worried mom. “She said, ‘when we leave our children for small stretches of time with people that love them so well, it teaches them that they are safe and loved even when mommy and daddy are not around,'” Audrey recalls. Those words completely changed Audrey’s perspective and she began to see the time apart as a gift to Ember, saying, she will “eventually blaze her own trail in this world without me.” “It is just another reminder to me that I am NOT in control, and that God’s past faithfulness demands my present trust,” she concluded. But she is still beyond excited to be back in Oregan. “All this to say… there really is no place like home.” Although she was initially experiencing some regret over her short trip, many of Roloff’s followers naturally offered their love and voice of support. “Definitely an amazing perspective most parents need to hear. What a wonderful reminder,” one fan wrote. Another acknowledged that leaving a child “has been my hardest thing of all as a mama, but precious women have spoken this over me over and over again! Praises for that!” Writer Danielle Walker even chimed in saying, “Coming home to them is so sweet too.” Prior to leaving for her latest tour, Roloff confessed that she “broke down” before having to leave and that she had been trying to “get a little extra cuddle time in.” (aww) But now, we are all cheering as the adorable mother-daughter duo is finally reunited once again. Until mom’s next get-away! It will get easier with time, and soon enough this redhead beauty will be begging for some more momcation trips. View Slideshow: Audrey Roloff Shares Ember’s Birth Story, Keeps It Very Real
Kim Kardashian West has finally figured out what she wants to be when she grows up. At the age of 38 and with three kids at home, the reality star is giving us a MAJOR plot twist. And by major — I mean Kim just actually declared one. During a cover interview for this month’s Vogue issue, Kim opened up about a surprising life announcement … she’s becoming a lawyer. Legit. She will actually be opening up a book and studying to become a lawyer. The soon-to-be mother of four said she decided last summer to begin a four-year apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco, with the goal of taking the bar in 2022. The exam that is so notoriously hard — especially in the state of California, where it spans three days — even Hilary Clinton failed it the first time around. Of course, she obviously went on to still have an extremely successful legal career — so I guess anything is possible for the reality star. “I had to think long and hard about this,” Kim said. The choice came from the combination of “seeing a really good result” with Alice Marie Johnson’s case while simultaneously feeling like she needed to do more. “I never in a million years thought we would get to the point of getting laws passed,” she says. “That was really a turning point for me.” Still, she knew her celebrity superpowers weren’t enough and she needed more, hence her desire to educate herself. “The White House called me to advise me to help change the system of clemency, and I’m sitting in the Roosevelt Room with, like, a judge who had sentence criminals and a lot of really powerful people,” she explained. “And I just sat there, like, Oh, shit. I need to know more.” Kardashian West, 38, has been working with author and CNN commentator Van Jones and attorney Jessica Jackson for months, visiting prisons, petitioning governors, and attending meetings at the White House. Husband Kanye West already has his foot in the door there anyway — so why not! “I would say what I had to say, about the human side and why this is so unfair. But I had attorneys with me who could back that up with all the facts of the case,” she explained. “It’s never one person who gets things done; it’s always a collective of people and I’ve always known my role, but I just feel like I wanted to be able to fight for people who have paid their dues to society.” “I just felt like the system could be so different, and I wanted to fight to fix it, and if I knew more, I could do more,” she reasoned. The reality star also revealed that she’s had a long interest in the subject thanks to her late father, Robert Kardashian. Robert was a businessman and attorney, who became a household name while helping defend friend O.J. Simpson in his infamous 1994 murder trial. “On the weekend they used our home as an office, with Johnnie Cochran and Bob Shapiro,” the middle Kardashian child recalls. “My dad had a library, and when you pushed on this wall there was this whole hidden closet room, with all of his O.J. evidence books. “On weekends I would always snoop and look through. I was really nosy about the forensics.” Ok, well hopefully Kim can at least learn in law school that evidence is not to be tampered with. Luckily for Kim, considering she never finished college, California offers another path to passing the bar by “reading the law” or apprenticing with a practicing lawyer or judge. And according to Vogue , sometime this summer she will be taking what is known as the “baby bar” administered by the state; if she passes, she will be given the okay to continue for three more years of study. “The reading is what really gets me,” she admits. “It’s so time-consuming. The concepts I grasp in two seconds.” And when asked about the negative feedback she will inevitably face? “I don’t pay attention to that anymore,” she says. “I love to be put in a situation where I can have a conversation with someone who might not be inclined to think much of me because I can guarantee they will have a different opinion and understand what’s important to me after they’ve met me.” She also has full support from her popular family members! Kourtney Kardashian, 39, tells Vogue she thinks her sister is definitely lawyerly. “She seems to have all the answers or something like she just kind of knows,” Kourt says. Momager Kris Jenner is on the same page as us, admitting that she “did not see this one coming.” “What didn’t surprise me was the way she embraced Miss Alice and how she was so hopeful for that outcome,” she adds. “When you find something that you’re just that passionate about, it’s not difficult; you don’t have to think about it — it just happens.” I guess we will see how difficult it proves to be this summer. While we certainly do not object to Kim furthering her education and would love to see her use her fame for something more charitable, we will be shocked if law school pans out for this socialite. But In the wise words of Elle Woods, “You must always have faith in people, and most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself!” View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian Reveals What Kanye Paid Her $1 Million NOT to Do
Source: Splash News / Splash News Prince Harry Announces The Docu-Series On Instagram Prince Harry is finally bringing his advocacy for mental health to T.V. thanks to a partnership with media queen Oprah Winfrey. According to a Wednesday post Harry made on Instagram , he will co-create and produce a series on mental health with Oprah, and it’s set to be on the AppleTV+ service. “I truly believe that good mental health — mental fitness — is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-driven self,” the Duke of Sussex wrote. “It is a huge responsibility to get this right as we bring you the facts, the science and the awareness of a subject that is so relevant during these times. I am incredibly proud to be working alongside Oprah on this vital series.” The multi-part documentary series will cover both mental illness and mental wellness, “inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive.” View this post on Instagram We are excited to announce that The Duke of Sussex and Oprah Winfrey are partners, co-creators and executive producers on their forthcoming mental health series launching on Apple in 2020. The pair have been developing the series for several months and are looking forward to sharing such an important project on this global platform. The dynamic multi-part documentary series will focus on both mental illness and mental wellness, inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive. This commitment builds on The Duke of Sussex’s long-standing work on issues and initiatives regarding mental health, where he has candidly shared personal experience and advocated for those who silently suffer, empowering them to get the help and support they deserve. His Royal Highness has spent many years working with communities throughout the UK and young people across the Commonwealth to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and broaden the conversation of mental wellness to accelerate change for a more compassionate, connected and positive society. Quote from HRH: “I truly believe that good mental health – mental fitness – is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-driven self. It is a huge responsibility to get this right as we bring you the facts, the science and the awareness of a subject that is so relevant during these times. Our hope is that this series will be positive, enlightening and inclusive – sharing global stories of unparalleled human spirit fighting back from the darkest places, and the opportunity for us to understand ourselves and those around us better. I am incredibly proud to be working alongside Oprah on this vital series.” A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on Apr 10, 2019 at 2:58am PDT For years, the Duke has been trying to break the stigma surrounding mental health. In a 2017 podcast interview with The Telegraph , Harry talked about his own struggles with mental health, especially after his mom Princess Diana passed when he was just 12 years old: “My way of dealing with it was refusing to ever think about my mum because why would that help? It’s only going to make you sad. It’s not going to bring her back. It was 20 years of not thinking about it and then two years of total chaos.” Harry has since led campaigns to bring more awareness to mental and emotional needs. His series with Oprah has yet to be named, but it’s set to air in 2020.
We’ve got an exclusive on the new episode of “Hustle & Soul” airing tomorrow night and it’s all about the breasts and thighs serving up that savory Pink Teacup chicken . Check it out below: Here’s more on the episode: A sexy pool party descends into chaos when Aneka attacks Cola. A staff meeting to resolve issues only makes matters worse. Can the PTC Villa survive? HUSTLE & SOUL – “POOL PARTY MADNESS” – Airs Thursday, April 11th at 10/9C
