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Duggars Dragged For Being "Nuts" About Religion in Honduras

Earlier this week, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar touched down in Central America, eager to spread the word of Jesus around town. But while that may remain their goal, many users of the Internet have responded to Instagram photos of the couple in Honduras with a few words of their own. And most of them are pretty darn negative. “We have arrived in Central America and we are so excited about what the Lord is doing here! Thank you for all your prayers!” reads the caption to the above photo on the official Duggar Family Instagram page. Based on the image above, it looks like Jim Bob and Michelle have been joined on their trip by Jana, James, Jennifer and also a few friends. They standing in front of a sign that reads, “Bienvenidos A Honduras,” which translates to “Welcome To Honduras.” Are they really welcome in this country, however? That’s the main topic up for debate online. “Please leave the locals alone. They have their religion,” one fan wrote, afraid that the Duggars were swooping into the region and hoping to convert those who reside there. “This is just nuts,” another person hilariously added. Others, meanwhille, wondered what missionary work the Duggars could possible be doing in Honduras, which is already a predominantly Christian nation. “I don’t understand missionary work in already Christian countries. What do they do?” a user asked. And still another replied: “Try to convert people to the ‘proper’ form of Christianity. It’s crazy.” And another: “It’s that time of year again to go and try and push their religion on Catholics with a little bit of poverty tourism.” Then there’s the individual who is very concerned that the Duggars are trying to bring poor people back to the United States with them: Altogether, the Comments section alongside these Duggar photos is pretty ugly. And pretty diverse. There are anti-Donald Trump and there’s praise for Jim Bob and Michelle’s actions and there’s basically everything in between. For whatever it’s worth, this is not the first time the Duggars have traveled to Central America to spread their version of the word of Jesus. Christ. Back in the day, Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard actually lived in El Salvador with their son, Israel, to do missionary work. Also, Jinger Duggar and her now-husband Jeremy Vuolo started courting shortly after a ministry trip to Central America in 2015. This is basically a family tradition. But should it be? That’s the question. It’s also worth noting that we don’t know exactly what the Duggars are doing down there at the moment. All we know is they have, like, a million kids between them and they helped protect a child molestor in the form of Josh Duggar and maybe that should be more of a concern than a trip to Honduras. Are are just saying. View Slideshow: 19 Scandals & Counting: The Duggar Family’s Most Shameful Moments

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Josh Duggar LOSES Lawsuit Against Cops Who Leaked His Files

When the world first learned that Josh Duggar molested five young girls and his parents helped him to cover up his crimes, it was widely assumed that everyone involved would fade into obscurity, never to be seen again. Instead, Jim Bob and Michelle quickly rebuilt their media empire, while Josh started filing lawsuits. Josh lashed out in many different directions after being exposed as a dangerous pervert, but he was particularly angry at the police department of Springdale, Arkansas. Josh felt the cops had violated his rights by releasing info involving his criminal record to reporters from Life & Style . The judge in his civil trial disagreed in hilarious fashion. The thing is, Josh’s lawsuit didn’t make any sense, and judges are usually pretty quick to pick up on that sort of thing. Josh claimed that the police broke the law by releasing the records of a minor, even though he was 27 at the time. He argued that he has the right to expect privacy — and later in the very same lawsuit, he claimed that the release of his records had damaged his ability to make money as a celebrity. Like we said, the judge wasn’t crazy about Josh’s interpretation of the law or, ya know, the fundamental laws of logic. “Josh Duggar notes that he has a ‘certain level of celebrity’ and that he engaged in public life,” the judge wrote in his ruling. “Yet he claims that by appearing in a popular reality television series, being a leader in national, political, and civic organizations, and engaging in public speaking, he somehow was conducting himself in a manner consistent with an expectation of privacy.” Today, the same judge laid another smackdown, and issued a public ruling declaring that the period of time in which Josh could have appealed the initial ruling has passed: “The time afforded by the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure for the Plaintiff to respond has passed and Plaintiff has made no responsive filing,” the dismissal documents read. “It is therefore, considered, ordered and adjudged, that this matter shall be dismissed with prejudice as to the re-filing of any claim, counterclaim, or filed herein.” So that’s it. Some hero cops exposed Josh Duggar for the child molester that he is, and they will not be punished for it. Looks like there’s occasionally some justice in this world, after all. View Slideshow: Josh Duggar Sex Scandal Timeline: How His Family’s Empire Crumbled

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The Voice Recap: Did Adam Levine Make a Mistake?

Two of Adam Levine’s acts were in the bottom three on Monday night’s episode of The Voice, and it injected a nice dose of drama into things.  Reagan Strange and DeAndre Nico shared some time in the bottom three with Blake Sheldon’s Dave Fenley.  Things took an explosive turn when it was revealed that Reagan Strange was unwell and would not be able to sing for the Instant Save.  Viewers were still able to vote for her meaning that she could be sent home if she did not garner enough votes. Yes, it was a bizarre twist in the tale, but that was not the end of it.  Adam then went on to use every single moment he could to plug Reagan and get viewers to vote for her. He even went as far as doing so right after DeAndre’s performance.  “There is an unbelievably talented little girl right now who is not able to fight for her position on this show,” Adam said. “The thought of breaking her heart by not urging everyone to give this girl a shot to go and redeem herself next week would be too far beneath me.” In any case, Dave and DeAndre got to perform one last time while Reagan spent the results show backstage.  Dave went with “Amazed,” and you could tell he was rattled by being in the bottom three. As much as he tried to sing, he was nervous, and his performance was a pitchy mess.  DeAndre’s rendition of “All of Me” was not much better. He’s been in the bottom several times, and given that Adam was legit plugging Reagan at every turn, there was really no hope for him.  In the end, Deandre and Dave were eliminated, meaning Reagan got to sing another day … despite not performing in the results show.  Yikes.  Kirk Jay (Team Blake), Kennedy Holmes (Team Jennifer), MaKenzie Thomas (Team Jennifer), Chevel Shepherd (Team Kelly), Sarah Grace (Team Kelly), Chris Kroeze (Team Blake and  Kymberli Joye (Team Kelly) were all sent to safety earlier in the episode.  Adam’s actions will likely stir up a lot of angst from fans, but is this the beginning of the end for Reagan? Hit the comments below.  The Voice continues Monday on NBC.  View Slideshow: The Voice Winners: RANKED!

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The Voice Recap: Did Adam Levine Make a Mistake?

The Voice Recap: Did Adam Levine Make a Mistake?

Two of Adam Levine’s acts were in the bottom three on Monday night’s episode of The Voice, and it injected a nice dose of drama into things.  Reagan Strange and DeAndre Nico shared some time in the bottom three with Blake Sheldon’s Dave Fenley.  Things took an explosive turn when it was revealed that Reagan Strange was unwell and would not be able to sing for the Instant Save.  Viewers were still able to vote for her meaning that she could be sent home if she did not garner enough votes. Yes, it was a bizarre twist in the tale, but that was not the end of it.  Adam then went on to use every single moment he could to plug Reagan and get viewers to vote for her. He even went as far as doing so right after DeAndre’s performance.  “There is an unbelievably talented little girl right now who is not able to fight for her position on this show,” Adam said. “The thought of breaking her heart by not urging everyone to give this girl a shot to go and redeem herself next week would be too far beneath me.” In any case, Dave and DeAndre got to perform one last time while Reagan spent the results show backstage.  Dave went with “Amazed,” and you could tell he was rattled by being in the bottom three. As much as he tried to sing, he was nervous, and his performance was a pitchy mess.  DeAndre’s rendition of “All of Me” was not much better. He’s been in the bottom several times, and given that Adam was legit plugging Reagan at every turn, there was really no hope for him.  In the end, Deandre and Dave were eliminated, meaning Reagan got to sing another day … despite not performing in the results show.  Yikes.  Kirk Jay (Team Blake), Kennedy Holmes (Team Jennifer), MaKenzie Thomas (Team Jennifer), Chevel Shepherd (Team Kelly), Sarah Grace (Team Kelly), Chris Kroeze (Team Blake and  Kymberli Joye (Team Kelly) were all sent to safety earlier in the episode.  Adam’s actions will likely stir up a lot of angst from fans, but is this the beginning of the end for Reagan? Hit the comments below.  The Voice continues Monday on NBC.  View Slideshow: The Voice Winners: RANKED!

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Ryan Edwards: Out of Rehab and Loving Life! (According to Mackenzie Standifer)

It's been about a week since Ryan Edwards got out of rehab , and the former Teen Mom OG star has been keeping a low profile during that time. That's a very good thing, as the last time he checked out of a treatment facility, Edwards immediately started bashing Maci Bookout on Instagram. This time around, he's keeping his nose clean, focusing on his sobriety, and spending time with his newborn son. But that doesn't mean we're totally in the dark about how Ryan is doing these days. Both Maci and Ryan's wife, Mackenzie Standifer, have offered updates recently, and so far, fans like what they're seeing. Take a look: 1. Triumphant Ryan We don’t want to jinx him, but it looks like Ryan may have finally turned things around. 2. Sticking It Out Despite initial reports that he left rehab early again, Ryan reportedly lasted for the entire 90-day course of treatment. 3. Moves Like Jagger Ryan even missed the birth of his second son, Jagger, in order to complete treatment. 4. The Return But now that he’s back, it seems Ryan is making up for lost time. 5. Q&A Mackenzie recently took to Instagram to answer fans’ questions about what life’s been like since welcoming Jagger into the world. 6. Point-Blank The question that got the most attention, of course, had to do with Mackenzie’s relationship with Ryan. View Slideshow

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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Accused of Animal Abuse at Wedding

To most observers, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are an adorable couple who is totally in love and who will be together forever. These fans were thrilled to see the stars get married last weekend . To PETA, however? To an organization that lives to call out celebrities in order to further its animal rights agenda? Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are disrespectful abusers who deserve to be shamed for what transpired on their big day. You see… the singe/actor and his bride actually wed in two ceremonies on Saturday: one Western and one traditional Hindu. This is typical for a couple that hails from divergent ethnic and religious backgrounds; and it’s really pretty sweet, being emblematic of two traditions being melded into one for all of eternity. But try telling that to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. A fan site shared a photo shortly after the Hindu-inspired ceremony of a white horse outfitted in red and gold, which Jonas used to make his grand entrance. There was also a white elephant with seat for two on its back present at the event. In response to the sight of these animals being used in such a manner, PETA has released the following statement: Priyanka was ill-served by not being advised of the firestorm that would be caused by participating in animal abuse. It doesn’t make a person look big or glamorous to promote cruelty to animals who have no choice but to serve. It makes them look small. Now, look, we love animals here at The Hollywood Gossip. Really, we do. We’ve been tearing up over this George H.W. Bush service dog photo for the last 24 hours straight. We’re all for PETA’s overall mission of protecting four-legged creatures and of ensuring that the world is a safe place for horses, cows, birds, canines, cats. Heck, every type of animal! We’re just not sure if slamming newlyweds for alleged “animal abuse” is really the way to accomplish their goal. The same way we weren’t sure about comparing meat-eating to rape back in the day. The group even acknowledged in this same statement that stars across the globe are generally very positive role models when it comes to their treatment of animals. “Overwhelmingly, these days, PETA is delighted to see so many celebrities who feel passionately about protecting animals,” PETA wrote. We’re guessing Nick and Priyanka should be included in this group. Riding a horse a few feet to honor your religion’s tradition is not a form of animal abuse. It’s just not.

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Lindsay Lohan Exposes Cleavage, Explains Why She Got Punched In the Face

Remember when Kim Kardashian “broke the internet” with her ass-centric Paper magazine cover? Well, that iconic pic inspired more than just a Wreck-It Ralph sequel. Paper has been trying to recreate that web-shattering success ever since, but this year they’re relying less on nudity, and more on confessional interviews with the tabloid queens of yesteryear. First, Amanda Bynes opened up to the magazine revealing exactly what was going through her mind during the extended meltdown that brought an end to her acting career. Now, Lindsay Lohan is spilling the tea in hopes of receiving a similarly compassionate response from social media. There are two problems with that plan, of course: 1. Lindsay effed up so hard for so many years that it’s impossible to address all of her scandals in a single interview. 2. While Amanda was self-destructive, Lindsay often turns her destructive impulses outward , negatively impacting the lives of those who have the misfortune to cross her path: Lindsay Lohan Accuses Refugee Mother of Trafficking, Gets Punched in Face Remember when Lindsay got punched in the face while she was harassing a Middle Eastern family because she insanely assumed they had kidnapped their kids? Yeah, that’s some next-level bigoted paranoia, even by the standards of Trump Era America. So it’s a good thing that — even though Lindsay has a new reality show to promote — the folks at Paper decided to focus on that ugly incident in their Lindsay interview. We assume the interview basically started with, “So — what in the actual f–k was that?” At first, Linds, dodged the question, saying that she wouldn’t talk about it over the phone, but would tell her story face-to-face. Naturally, she totally failed made good on her promise: “There’s actresses, there’s several of them to my knowledge that don’t use Instagram or Twitter. But I feel like you sort of have to,” she said, by way of dodging the question. “It’s your way of controlling the narrative. I recently made the mistake of having my phone recording live video, and that I learned from,” Lindsay added. “But I think it’s also important because if you’re doing something and you want to give direct access to your fans, you can contact them and see their thoughts and get an opinion.” So after offering that lofty explanation over the phone, Linds flew into NYC from Mykonos like some coke-fueled Carmen SanDiego. She showed up to her Paper photoshoot on time (which her publicist hilariously told the reporter “to note”), but when the subject of her one-woman anti-human trafficking campaign came up, Lindsay was, unsurprisingly, “too tired” to talk. “I read the situation wrong,” she later said in an e-mailed statement. “I’ve learned from it. And that’s all I have to say.” Thanks for that insight, Linds. Anytime you get punched in the face and the whole world applauds, we think it’s safe to say you “read the situation wrong.” “I would love to know why I get constantly clobbered in the press,” Lindsay said in her interview. “I could do 99 things right and one thing wrong, but it’s that one thing that will be focused on.” Well, Lindsay, when the one thing you did wrong is harass an immigrant family for the crime of having accents, yeah — people are gonna focus on that. Asked about her hard-partying ways, the 32-year-old former actress stated that those days are behind her … for the most part. “I like to have fun, but that doesn’t mean I need to go out and drink and be crazy,” Lohan told the mag. “I have a good relationship with that. It’s funnier to watch other people party.” Wait, so she’s out there playing ICE agent completely sober?! Jeez, this situation is more serious than we thought. View Slideshow: Lindsay Lohan Is “Canceled Forever” After Bashing #MeToo Movement

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Ariana Grande: THIS is How I Feel About Pete Davidson Now …

On Monday, Pete Davidson spoke out about bullying that he has received from people encouraging him to take his own life. It was strongly implied that at least some of these vicious trolls were misguided fans of Ariana Grande, his very recent ex. Ariana herself is speaking out in Pete’s defense. After Pete shared his heartfelt post, Ariana shared an image of it along with a message of her own in her Instagram Stories. “I know u already know this,” Ari tells her fans and followers. “But I feel I need to remind my fans to please be gentler with others.” That is a very delicate way of asking people to not be monstrous cyberbullies. “I really don’t endorse anything but forgiveness and positivity,” Ariana affirms. She then reminds everyone: “I care deeply about Pete and his health.” “I’m asking you to please be gentler with others,” Ariana emphasizes. She then says that she wants people to do so “even on the internet.” “I’ve learned through my own mistakes,” Ariana shares. “Not to be reactive on socials.” Sometimes, when you feel passionately about something, you speak out on social media. It can make you look like an ass. When you’re Ariana, however, your words can be incredibly powerful. An impulsive tweet could ruin someone’s day or their life. “So,” Ariana admits. “I do understand.” Ariana reminds her fans to have empathy and compassion for others. “You truly don’t know what anybody is experiencing ever,” Ari notes. And she follows that by speaking, very generally, about how people so often hide their pain. “Regardless of what they choose to display on social media or how they may appear in public,” she writes. In other words, just because Pete smiles and jokes on Saturday Night Live doesn’t mean squat. “I can promise u that,” Ari affirms. “So please,” she implores her followers. “Let whatever point you’re trying to make go.” We cannot emphasize enough how diplomatically Ariana is phrasing her message. This is smart — it’s a plea to her fans, rather than an attack which might only make people defensive. “I will always have irrevocable love for him,” Ariana writes. “And if you’ve gotten any other impression from my recent work,” she says. “You might have missed the point.” Her record-smashing song, “Thank U, Next,” was not a diss track — it’s a very positive breakup anthem. In his original post, Pete Davidson shared that the bullying that he received began before Ariana ended their engagement. “I’ve been getting online bullied and in public by people for 9 months,” he wrote. “I’ve spoken about BPD and being suicidal publicly,” he says. Pete has been very forthright about his struggles with mental illness and addiction, using his platform to help others. Pete writes that he has done so “only in hopes that it will help bring awareness and help kids like myself who don’t want to be on this earth.” Anyone imploring someone who struggles with suicidal ideation should also remember that they could be held liable for someone’s death. Remember that girl who texted encouragement to her boyfriend before he ended his life? Yeah. But, more importantly, bullying someone is monstrous. Whether you’re doing it because you don’t think they’re right for your favorite singer or because you think they were a bad fiance, just … be gentle. In general, just try being nice almost all of the time. View Slideshow: Ariana Grande DESTROYS Haters Over Disgusting Mac Miller Comments!

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Meghan Markle: Is She REALLY Pregnant With Twins?!

Every royal pregnancy becomes a subject of global fascination, but the scrutiny and speculation surrounding Meghan Markle’s forthcoming bundle of joy might be unprecedented. Barring some sort of royal massacre worthy of George R.R. Martin, Meghan’s child will never inherit the throne, but the unborn guy or gal is already receiving more press attention than any monarch of the modern era. Of course, one of the more obsessed-over mysteries is the question of whether Meghan is having a boy or a girl . And for the past week, social media has been abuzz with reports that the Duchess of Sussex might be expecting a boy and a girl. Yes, the tabloid press is convinced that Meghan is having twins , and as far as we can tell the speculation began with a single report: “Meghan’s hinted numerous times that ‘double trouble’ lies ahead,” a source told Us Weekly , adding that Markle has been “spotted affectionately putting her hand on her stomach and saying she can’t wait to meet ‘them.'” In suspicious fashion, the “insider” abruptly shifts from the vague to the very specific  “Meghan has been busy decorating a safari-themed nursery” with two cribs in her apartment at Kensington Palace and that “Harry’s been helping, putting up shelves and ensuring everything is baby-friendly.” The Kensington Palace part should’ve been enough to tip the public off about the bogus nature of the report as Meghan and Harry are currently moving out of Kensington and relocating to Frogmore Cottage. But many appear to have been swayed by the Us piece. In fact, some folks are so convinced that they’re willing to put money on it. An Irish company with the hilarious name of Paddy Power had been accepting bets on the outcome of Meghan’s pregnancy, but they stopped due to the influx of wagers from gamblers who think she’s expecting twins. “An unprecedented amount of bets on Meghan and Harry to have twins has forced us to stop taking bets on the market altogether,” said a spokesperson for the company. “Since the day began, the stream of bets has led us to believe that perhaps the punters — or an insider source — knows something more than we do.” In the week since the twin rumors went public, several sites, including the eye-rollingly sanctimonious Gossip Cop have come forward to bravely refute the claim. The site claims that not only is Us lying about the twin thing, there’s also no truth behind reports that Kate Middleton is throwing a shower for Meghan and has “hired a caterer to make blue cupcakes,” thus indicating boys are on the way. We suppose that part makes sense, as Meghan and Kate are in the midst of a feud that’s making headlines globally. As for what exactly is going on in Meg’s uterus, we’re guessing only a select handful of people are privy to that information — and none of them work at Us Weekly or Gossip Cop. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton Feud: Tearing William and Harry Apart?!

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Kate Gosselin No-Shows Hearing, Jon Wins Custody of Son Collin

Throughout the past few weeks, as multiple outlets confirmed that Jon Gosselin was seeking primary custody of his estranged son Collin, ex-wife Kate Gosselin has said very little. And now it appears that she has done very little to prevent this outcome. She’s done nothing at all, in fact. As previously reported, a date of December 4 had been determined to discuss the future of Collin and where he will reside after he leaves his program for kids with special needs. Jon had filed legal paperwork for Collin to reside with him on a permanent basis, following Jon also sharing numerous photos of him and his teenage son spending time together. Well… today is December 4. And the hearing did take place as scheduled. But Kate didn’t show up for it. She simply… didn’t show up for it. As a result? “Jon won sole physical and sole legal custody of Collin,” a source tells Us Weekly. “All other matters were moved to a future court date.” Radar Online has confirmed the same, writing that Jon arrived to the Reading, Pennsylvania courtroom at 9:15 a.m. in a black coat and suit. He sat with his legal team before the judge. Kate, who had filed a motion (that was dismissed) to delay the proceedings, never did the same, however. And that was that. “He looked very serious but calm,” an insider tells Radar Online of Jon. “He looked like he had just one thing on his mind: To get custody of Collin.” Jon has not come right out and slammed his ex-wife at any point in the recent past. But he has posted several photos online of him and Hannah and then, as we mentioned above, of him and Collin. The latter has been away from his seven siblings for awhile now; off in a program to assist with his special needs. That is really the only description or summary we’ve ever been given about Collin’s situation. And that’s fine. He’s 14 years old, has clearly been going through some stuff and is entitled to his privacy. Jon and Kate divorced in 2009 after a decade of marriage and the Kate Plus 8 actress was granted full legal custody of their now 14-year-old sextuplets Collin, Hannah, Leah, Alexis, Joel and Aaden; along with 18-year-old twins Cara and Mady. The exes were each granted shared physical custody at the time. In 2016, Kate briefly explained that Collin was seeking inpatient treatment for behavioral issues. That same year, Jon alleged it had been three years since he saw all eight of his kids at one time. Kate did not dispute this timeline, but likely would have blamed Jon for being an absentee dad. Now, according to recent reports, Collin will be home in time for Christmas . And the home to which he will go will belong to his father. While Jon and Kate’s six other children live with their mom, Hannah has been residing with her dad since earlier this year … following another bitter custody war. Legally, for whatever it is worth, she is still custody of Kate’s, though. It’s all very complicated and, as has so often been the case between the elder Gosselin, all very ugly and unfortunate. We simply hope the kids are doing as well as can be under these circumstances.

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