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Jill Duggar Comes Under Fire For Photo of Baby Israel

It’s been a tough week for Jill Duggar on social media Yesterday, a photo of her family that Jill posted to Instagram had fans wondering about Derick Dillard’s health . Today, an innocent photo of her son, Israel, has dozens castigating Jill as a negligent mother. As you can see, the controversial photo shows Israel sitting on a blanket in front of a pile of Christmas presents – and an open electrical outlet. Yes, the outlet in the pic isn’t baby-proofed with plastic plug-style covers, and many Duggar fans (and haters) have taken to calling Jill and Derick out on their IG pages. Many have also wondered about the mark on Israel’s eye, which could be a bruise or simply a shadow. Jill and Derick have yet to offer an explanation. Regardless of your feelings on whether or not little Israel is soon to zap himself into the Promised Land, the debate that’s currently raging on Derick’s IG page is highly entertaining: “Look out for that electrical outlet, neglectful parents,” wrote one follower. “People today want children to be bubble wrapped. It’s pathetic,” another countered. We’d give more examples, but the comments on the photo feature plenty of language the Duggars wouldn’t approve of, because what’s the point of expressing your views if you’re not using all-caps and F-bombs aplenty? The point is, some folks think Jill and Derick should be under investigation by CPS, while others continue to believe they can do no wrong.  Watch Jill & Jessa: Counting On  online to decide for yourself if Jill is the best or worst mother on the planet. There’s probably some middle ground in the debate, but why keep a level head when you take an EXTREME stance?  View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Derick Dillard: Photo of Jill Duggar’s Husband Sparks Concern Amongst Fans

As you probably know, 2015 was a difficult year for the Duggar family , so it’s not surprising that Jill Duggar-Dillard decided to close things out by paying loving tribute to her husband with a simple, scandal-free selfie. Or so she thought. Unfortunately for her, nothing has been going according to plan for the Duggars lately: Jill posted that pic last week with a caption that reading simply, “I [heart Emoji] my hubby.” The image garnered lots of attention, but not because of Jill’s romantic sentiments. Many fans pointed out that Dillard’s appearance has changed considerably since his and Jill’s wedding last year. In turn, the comment board on Jill’s Instagram page quickly became a place to diagnose Derick and debate the cause of his drastic weight loss. “He looks anorexic,” one fan commented. “His face is gaunt and his eyes are sunk in. Compare wedding day photos with this photo. Definitely something wrong.” “Did he have a stroke or something?” wrote another. “Even on their 3 episode special he had some weird stuff going on with his face.” Theories put forth by fans ran the gamut from neurological impairments to religious fasting, but the real reason for Derick’s changing is likely much simpler. If you go back and watch 19 Kids and Counting  online , you may notice that the Duggar clan is strangely fixated on teeth. It may be for that reason that Derick underwent oral surgery to extend his palette and began wearing braces shortly after his marriage to Jill. Such procedures have been known to result in weight loss, as they often require patients to adhere to liquid diets for several weeks at a time. Of course, the stress of the past year probably didn’t help Derick put the pounds back on. In addition to the Josh Duggar sex scandals that made tabloid headlines, other members of the famous family have sparked online controversy over the past year. Even the seemingly harmless  Jill and Derick were accused of lying about their missionary work  in Central America in order to scam fans out of donations. It would be a lot for anyone to deal with, and unlike his wife, Derick is no reality TV veteran. Hopefully, the new dad will just keep a low profile and spend time with his family in 2016. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Kendall Jenner, Salma Hayek’s Boobs & More: Star Sightings 11.23.15

While Britney Spears was chewing gum during a photo op, Salma Hayek  (barely) tucked her girls into an Alexander McQueen dress for an evening at the Old Vic. Meanwhile, Nick Jonas looked like an idiot at the American Music Awards (turtlenecks and suits should never, ever go together), while Jenny McCarthy wore a red … something or other that was not much better. Check out all of the above and more in today's Star Sightings! 1. Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin Shop at XIV Karats Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin go shopping at XIV Karats in Beverly Hills on November 21st, 2015. 2. Nick Jonas: 2015 American Music Awards Nick Jonas sports a turtleneck and suit at the 2015 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, CA on November 22nd, 2015. 3. Jennifer Lopez: American Idol Taping Jennifer Lopez films Hollywood Week for ‘American Idol’ on November 21st, 2015. 4. Carrie Underwood: 2015 American Music Awards Carrie Underwood at the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 5. Kylie and Kendall Jenner: 2015 American Music Awards Kylie and Kendall Jenner at the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 6. Renee Zellweger on The Set of ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary 3’ Renee Zellweger films a scene for ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary 3 in London on November 22nd, 2015. View Slideshow

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Jill Duggar Opens Up About Raising Her Son in Central America

We’re just a few weeks away from the premiere of Jill and Jessa: Counting On , and the Duggar sisters are promoting the 19 Kids and Counting spinoff by reaching out to fans through social media and their own personal websites. Jessa Duggar just welcomed her first child , but this week all eyes are on Jill, as for the first time in over a week, she took to her blog to offer fans an update on her life as a new mom living in Central America. It seems these days Jill’s life consists of learning Spanish, interacting with locals and enjoying all the “new tricks” that baby Israel is learning “Last week, we were able to have my Spanish teacher and her two young sons (10 and 8 yrs. old) over to our place to watch, “Cuarto de Guerra” (“War Room”) and to have one of our favorite dinners, ‘Chicken Etti,'” Jill wrote in an blog entry posted earlier today. “We talked about the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We were able to give her a Bible and she asked if she and I could study it together one hour a day in class.” It’s interesting that Jill mentioned that she and Derick are taking Spanish classes, as their lack of linguistic knowledge was one of the reasons the Dillards were deemed unfit for missionary work the first time they applied. They were reportedly instructed to take language lessons before they embarked on their mission, but they failed to do so. Better late than never, we guess! Of course, the Dillards’ life isn’t all Bible study and conjugating verbs. Jessa says she and Derick are thoroughly enjoying life as first-time parents: View Slideshow: Jill Duggar Baby Photos “Israel has been busy this week showing us new tricks! Every day for the last three days he has learned something new! First it was clapping, then crawling, pulling up into a standing position and waving! “He is about to cut his first two teeth, so recently he has been a little fussier than normal. He is usually happy though and loves exploring new areas in the house now that he can move!” Sounds like the Dillards are having quite the experience down there. Based on Jill’s updates, a spinoff about her family’s life abroad is something we could get behind!

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21 Times Parents Have Outsmarted Their Children

Too many times in the past, we've mocked the ridiculous actions of some very irresponsible parents . Granted, many of them deserved such mockery. Some moms and dads out there really have to shape up. But others have totally mastered this parenting thing, as evidenced by the amazing things they've done to their children below… 1. Not the Master of Your Domain This is OUR domain. Know it. Respect it. Or pay the Justin Bieber-themed price. 2. A Hard Bargain You think you can just lose a tooth and then rake it in?!? The Tooth Fairy has other ideas. 3. LOL!!! And may we add: LOL! How can this son ever look his parents in the eye ever again? 4. Be Grateful for the Blanket! We won’t be as generous next time. Consider yourselves warned. 5. You WILL Get Along Or else you’ll have a very long day being stuck together, literally. 6. Let’s Make a Deal You can go surf the Internet after you do these three things. Your call, child. View Slideshow

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Jessa Duggar Baby Upate: He’s Huge!

We have an update on Jessa Duggar’s baby boy. An update on Jessa Duggar’s very LARGE baby boy, that is. As reported last night, Jessa Duggar gave birth to her first child on Thursday afternoon, finally becoming a mother after 40-plus weeks of posting photos of her ever-expanding state on Instagram. Husband Ben Seewald then shared a picture of his newborn online this morning, only to follow it up a few hours later with an update concerning child and mother. “Our sweet baby boy was born last night. He weighed 9 lbs and 11 ounces and is 21 1/4 inches long!,” Ben wrote on www.theseewaldfamily.com. “He’s precious and both he and Jessa are doing great.” Glad to hear it! Especially concerning that weight and that length. Holy hugeness, Jessa! We’re relieved to hear you are holding up okay after such a delivery. As for the little one’s name? Ben knows fans are curious. But that doesn’t mean he’s prepared to satisfy that curiosity just yet. “Stay tuned – we will share his name soon,” Seewald wrote online. In light of another Duggar family member entering the world, Jessa’s brother-in-law Derick Dillard and her sister Jill Dillard congratulated the couple on Friday. “Congrats to Jessa and Ben on the birth of their baby boy!” Derick wrote on Instagram, adding: “y’all are great parents already! May you raise this little guy in the love and admonition of our Lord. #congrats #newparents #newnephew #prouduncle.” Jill Duggar, who gave north herself to a boy named Israel , shared a celebratory message of her own on social media, keeping it short, simple and enthusiastic: “Yay! So excited for @jessaseewald and @ben_seewald.” According to TLC insiders, new baby boy will be a focal point on Counting On, the network’s upcoming series of specials featuring Jessa and sister Jill and where their lives are now. View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar Baby Bump Pics: 1 & Counting!

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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Return to Central America For Missionary Work

Well, this is unexpected. Just a few days ago,  Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard refunded money to fans who felt that they’d been scammed out of donations that were meant to fund the couple’s non-existent missionary work. Then, last night, the Dillards took to their personal blog to refute claims that they’ve permanently returned to Arkansas: Yes,  Jill and Derick announced that they’re headed to El Salvador (Again!) with the above photo and the following statement: “We had a great visit recently to the States and as always it was a little hard to say goodbye! We are headed back to Central America. In the weeks ahead language school will become much more intense as we work to become fluent in Spanish. “It will be many months before we are able to make a short visit back to the States again. Here’s a few pics as we left this weekend. Please keep praying for us—we are praying for you!” Jill and Derick’s last “short visit” home went on for so long that it was rumored they’d been deemed unsuitable for missionary work . It’s worth noting that they still have yet to deny that rumor, which means it’s likely that Jill and Derick  were  turned down by the International Mission Board , and decided to simply fund the trip themselves. The Dillards still have yet to complete any of the educational coursework that was required of them (language school is not on the list), so it’s unlikely that the IMB and the Southern Baptist Convention simply had changes of heart. In any event, we’ll see how long Jill and Derick last in Central America this time around. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard Refund Missionary Donations to Angry Fans

Back in June,  Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard announced that they would be leaving the US to perform missionary work in El Salvador. The couple collected donations from fans and gave the impression they would be living in Central America for the foreseeable future. Just a few weeks after they embarked, however, Jill and Derick were back in Arkansas , seemingly for good. It was later revealed that the Dillards were rejected as missionaries due to their lack of qualifications. It seems the main problem was that the couple never even attempted to complete the Bible study and other religious-themed education courses that were required of them. Naturally, fans who had made donations were upset to learn that they had essentially helped to fund a three-week vacation for Jill and Derick. Many to took to social media to complain of being swindled by the Dillards. Now, Radar Online is reporting that in an effort to avoid another scandal, Jill and Derick have offered refunds to the fans who donated to their bogus missionary journey. Sources say the fans have been contacted privately by reps for the Duggars. They were reportedly then given the option of having the money returned to them or passed on as a charitable donation. We’re hoping most were smart enough to ask for a check. Knowing these two, the “charity” that would receive their donation might very well be the New Pool Table For the Dillards’ Basement Fund. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Derick Dillard Tweets Bible Verse Amid Duggar Family Scandal

In the wake of Josh Duggar’s sex scandal, Josh and Jill Dillard are turning to God and prayer.  Surprise!  Or not. Josh’s sister and brother-in-law claim they are trying to grapple with the family’s fall from grace, and Derick turned to Twitter to “talk” about it. On Tuesday, Derick tweeted a Bible verse about honoring God: “In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.” The family is (in)famous for their religious convictions. Currently, Josh is in a faith-based rehab center for a porn addiction and what is likely a sex addiction. However, many believe Josh’s rehab stint is a scam for the sake of rebuilding the family’s reputation. Josh was busted on Ashley Madison after hackers released the names of 25 million users on the affair-seeking site. This revelation came shortly after Josh admitted to molesting five underage girls, including two of his sisters. In a blog post earlier this month, Jill wrote, “Please do pray for our family. We are so thankful for God’s grace during difficult days.” Currently, Jill and Derick are residing in Central America for a mission trip. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Jill Duggar: Pregnant With Baby Number Two?!

Over the weekend, Amy Duggar married Dillon King , and most of her famous cousins were on hand to help her celebrate. Or, as rumor would have it, steal her thunder. Amy is often referred to as the “cool” or “rebellious” or “not creepily subservient” Duggar, and she lived up to her reputation at her wedding. Rocking a shoulder-baring dress that even revealed a hint of cleavage (gasp!) and offering emotional support to Anna Duggar , one of the many victims of her husband Josh’s rampant perviness, Amy shone brightly on her wedding day. But even with her extremely mild badass-ness on full display, the 19 Kids and Counting crew couldn’t cede center stage for very long. First, Michelle Duggar used Amy’s nuptials as an excuse to post a bunch of photos from Jessa Duggar’s wedding – which took place 10 months ago – in a move that baffled some fans and pissed off others. Michelle tried to make things right by posting some pics of Amy (ya know, the one who just got married?), but now Jim Bob’s brood is stealing the show once again, thanks to what eagle-eyed fans have noticed above. See the far right? View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos Yes, Jill and Derick Dillard ditched their missionary work (again) to attend the wedding and many believe that Jill is showing signs of a slight baby bump. Could it just be that the 24-year-old’s body hasn’t fully bounced back from the first birth, which took place only five months ago? Of course. Jill just gave birth to son Israel David Dillard in April, so it’s rather surprising that she’s already showing signs of being pregnant with baby number two … or at least it would be, if she weren’t a Duggar. As a Duggar, she’s expected to spend the next two decades pregnant or nursing before collapsing into an exhausted heap and forcing her older kids to raise the younger ones, a la her older sister Jana Duggar. Oh, and she has to pray really hard that one doesn’t grow up to be a total creepy-ass perv who molests his siblings and pays strippers for sex. That’s important, too. View Slideshow: 11 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family

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