For months, Teen Mom OG fans were brimming with anticipation at the thought of Farrah Abraham entering a boxing ring to get pummelled by fellow former reality star Nicole”Hoopz” Alexander. Sadly, it now looks as though Farrah's face will go un-pummelled, as she's backed out of the fight and blamed everyone but herself — which is kind of her thing. The fight was meant to — in Farrah's words — “promote anti-bullying,” but ironically Ms. Abraham has been engaging in quite a bit of bullying this week. Take a look: 1. Not Ready For the Ring Farrah hasn’t backed away from social media in the days since she canceled her fight. Quite the opposite, in fact. 2. #Winning “Always winning when your views are this amazing #antibullying,” Farrah wrote on Instagram this week. 3. Advice From Ms. Abraham “Always listen to your gut to do the right thing, it will save your energy, stay away from evil drama [and] focus on your successes [and] talents,” she added. 4. Everything Except the Fighting Part “Boxing will forever be a part of my life [and] has shown me the above,” Farrah continued. 5. Pot, Meet Kettle “I’m grateful I no longer tolerate the time-wasting bad people who use me. #freedom #winning #victory #farrahabraham #strength #livingmybestlife,” she concluded. 6. Come Again? Yes, for reasons that defy logic and explanation, Farrah has decided to rebrand herself as an anti-bullying crusader. View Slideshow
Last night was Farrah Abraham’s big boxing match! Or, well, it was supposed to be, anyway. Last night, Farrah was scheduled to fight Hoopz from Flavor of Love in Atlantic City, but sadly, it never came to be. The boxing match was for charity, but our girl backed out because the promoter wouldn’t play for airfare and hotel rooms for like 30 “friends” of hers. Really, that’s what happened. She insisted that she was promised all those rooms and plane tickets, but the organizers denied it, and obviously refused to cater to her insane demands. So she refused to fight. It’s unclear now what’s going to happen with all of that — she could very well be sued for breaking her contract . But the show went on with Mob Wives star Natalie DiDonato taking over for Farrah . Hoopz won, by the way. Meanwhile, Farrah went to Maldives with her daughter, Sophia, and in between posing for lame pictures and being her usual awful self, she gave an interview to Hollywood Life. And, in usual Farrah fashion, it didn’t really make a whole lot of sense but it was entertaining just the same. First, she advised “anyone associated to the criminal fraud promoters” of the fight “to cease and desist using my name for attention of their failed fight to steal money and use celebrities.” Those celebs, by the way, include “Hoopz, Catelynn, and other low-class wannabe celebrities like Drita.” Drita officiated the fight, an excellent choice since she got into that spectacular feud with Farrah earlier this year — that’s shy she’s bringing her up. And the Catelynn she’s referring to here is none of than Catelynn Lowell. Because she went to the fight! As Cate explained in an Instagram post a few days ago, she went to Atlantic City with Tyler because they were “supposed to see Farrah get laid the hell out by Hoopz thennn she dropped out!” She also called Farrah a “scared sissy” and suggested that she “grow a pair,” which was pretty rich. After all, the whole match was to raise awareness against anti-bullying, so to bully Farrah there was just an odd choice. Lots of other people agreed, so many that Catelynn ended up turning the comments off on her post. Anyway, about Catelynn, Drita, and Hoopz, Farrah claimed that they were all “planning to make a mockery of anti-bullying, and as some are moms, it’s disgusting.” She continued by saying that “Since Teen Mom ratings are lowest ever without me, the Teen Mom groupes including Javi, Catelynn and more teen cast members still went to Atlantic City and said that I wasn’t there, as I’m the reason everyone was going.” “Gone are the days I’m around people who are jealous of me — it’s clear I’m the winner over the bullies of this failed event.” “I’ve still won,” she said. “I’m in the Maldives, where they can’t even afford to come.” “Atlantic City is more in their bracket, and happy they paid to watch me.” She’s really not holding back, is she? Farrah wrapped things up by saying that “Like everyone else, I would never watch fake Teen Mom trash drama anymore.” Instead, “the Kardashian parenting is much better to watch,” which is just a really bizarre and also false thing to say here. “Hope the show doesn’t tank,” she added, ” but looks like it has without me .” “Going snorkeling!” And as much as it hurts to admit it, those kinds of quotes are why Farrah is such an icon. Is her absence the reason why Teen Mom OG ratings aren’t so great the season? Maybe. Is she a little delusional in slamming all of these other poeple for destroying the boxing match’s anti-bullying message when she’s said far worse many, many times ? View Slideshow: Farrah Abraham on Teen Mom OG: LOL! Such a F–king Joke Without ME! Absolutely. But hey, that’s just Farrah!
Amber Portwood … What a roller coaster ride her whole entire life has been, huh? She’s dealt with a very serious drug addiction, she’s been to prison for domestic violence. She was in a relationship with serious creeper Matt Baier for a few years, and that alone is just a nightmare to consider. She’s been through so much in her life, but fortunately, things seem to be settling down for a little bit now. Her relationship with Andrew Glennon has lasted for over a year now , and that’s something, right? Sure, he has a sketchy past with two separate restraining orders from two different exes . And yeah, lots of Teen Mom fans get a weird, unsettling vibe whenever he appears on the show. And all right, yes, it’s still super strange that he apparently met her while she was an absolute train wreck on Marriage Boot Camp with Mat Baier, saw her acting like a monster, and thought ‘wow, I have to get to know her.'” There are just lots and lots of red flags when it comes to Andrew, but hey, at least he’s not hiding a bunch of kids and obviously stealing her money like Matt. They also share a precious little baby boy, James , so that’s neat. Yep, these days, Amber is living her life as a full-time mom to James — she has Leah, too, of course, but her ex, Gary Shirley, has had primary custody of her for a long, long time. It seems like the little family has been going back in forth between Amber’s home state of Indiana and Andrew’s work in Malibu, which she’s been loving. And now, thanks to a new statement from Amber, it sounds like they’ve got something else going on, too. Are these two already married?! They’ve discussed marriage on Teen Mom OG, of course and honestly, Amber hasn’t seemed to be too into the idea. For example, during last season’s reunion, Andrew brought up the idea of a surprise proposal, and she shut it down pretty quickly. They’ve also mentioned in interviews that they don’t have any plans to marry anytime soon. She’s been content just being together without any formal commitment, which is fine, obviously. But has it all been a lie? Have they already gotten married, and for whatever reason, are they hiding it? Lots of people think so after a live video Amber made on Instagram last night. In the video, she brought up the subject of the wildfires that have been raging in California — the ones that burned the Bachelor mansion down . Answering one of her followers, she said “Yes, I have heard about the fires in Malibu and Calabasas.” “And my hubby is freaking out because his mom’s house is in Malibu and he has a lot of family that lives around that area.” She have a little update on that situation on Twitter after that, explaining that “Andrew’s family had to evacuate their home in Malibu.” It’s great that they were able to get to safety, and now that we know they’re all fine, we can focus on that one little word that Amber slipped in there. You know the one. So Amber called Andrew her “hubby” — short for husband, if you just managed to get an internet connection for that rock you’ve been living under. This could mean a couple of things. One, as we said earlier, they could already be married. Maybe Amber didn’t want any more criticism for moving so fast with Andrew — she got plenty of it when her big pregnancy news came out. Or maybe it’s just that she’s living a more private life in general. There’s also a chance that they’re saving the big reveal for Teen Mom OG. That would actually make a lot of sense, considering the show’s ratings haven’t been too stellar this season . Two, and this is the not-so-fun option, Amber could just be throwing words around. Lots of people call their boyfriends their “hubby,” and it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re married. It could be a pet name, or maybe the relationship is serious enough to feel like a marriage without the paperwork. View Slideshow: Amber Portwood is Being Bullied By MTV!!! (According to Her Boyfriend) At this point, it’s hard to say what exactly is going on here. Help us out with an explanation, Amber!
We’ve known for some time now that Derick Dillard is not Jim Bob Duggar’s favorite son-in-law. In fact, it’s been said that Jim Bob flat-out doesn’t like Derick — and frankly, it’s not hard to see why. After all, other than Josh, no one in the Duggar clan has done more to compromise the family business than Derick. The clearest evidence of Derick’s ineptitude is the fact that he got fired from Counting On and convinced his wife, Jill Duggar, to quit the show as a gesture of solidarity. But leaving his family without a source of income was just the first in a long line of eff-ups for Derick. From there, Derick’s bigoted social media tirades continued unabated, as he attacked other TLC stars such as Jazz Jennings ad Nate Berkus in the sort or ignorant tirades for which he’s become famous. Jim Bob and company probably didn’t object to the belief system behind Derick’s unhinged rants, but the Duggars likely took issue with the public nature of his hate speech. After all, not unlike the evangelical church that seems to have served as his business model, JB built an empire that’s based on strict adherence to a set of mostly arbitrary rules. These days, Jim Bob’s offspring — particularly his daughters — are flouting his guidelines left and right, and the patriarch reportedly blames the men they married. Jinger Duggar began wearing pants in defiance of the family dress code after she was granted permission by her husband, Jeremy Vuolo. And now, Jill Duggar is allowing her kids to enjoy secular entertainment — a massive no-no in the Duggars’ world. And not surprisingly, it seems the Duggars believe Derick is squarely to blame. And it seems D-Dill may have just confirmed their suspicions on social media. Earlier this week, a fan asked Derick, “Why don’t you guys get a TV?” “How do you know we don’t have one?” Derick replied. If you’re a longtime Counting On fan, then you’re probably already aware that the Duggars grew up in a house without television. In recent months, Jill and Derick have taken flak for allowing their children access to such popular children’s characters as Peppa the Pig. That may seem like just about the most innocent thing imaginable, but the Duggars are of the belief that all children’s entertainment that all children’s entertainment should have to do with fire and brimstone. That way, kids like Henry and Spurgeon will understand why their dad is going to hell. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar’s List of Demands For Derick Dillard: Revealed, Hilarious
Ashley and Jay are one of this season’s new 90 Day Fiance couples , and so far they’ve been fun to watch. Unfortunately, Ashley’s life has known real pain and real horror, as she took to social media to reveal. When she was 19 years old, Ashley was kidnapped by a stranger. Ashley Martson took to Instagram to share an important, personal story with her followers. “As most of you know,” Ashley writes. “An old friend decided to send the tabloids a very personal story about me.” “Yes,” Ashley continues. “When I was 19 I was kidnapped, raped, and almost killed by a stranger.” That is absolutely horrific. “Many outlets were reaching out to me for comment,” Ashley shares. “I reached out to @johnyates327 who was also sent the story,” Ashley says. “And asked him to leak it first” Ashley says that she knew that the report would come out anywya. She then writes that she asked for it to be leaked “because I wasn’t sure how the other tabloids would portray me.” That is a very fair concern. “I knew he would post it with the with dignity and respect,” Ashley says. “With the understanding that this is a very sensitive subject.” “People are disgusting,” Ashley says. True. “Sending this story to tabloids shows how s–tty people really are,” Ashley expresses. “Everyone take it easy on @johnyates327,” she asks. “He has my permission.” Ashley is known now for her sweet (if dramatic) romance with Jay. We can understand her nervousness about fans reading up on her backstory. Her case involves some truly horrific details. In 2005, when she was 19, she was on her way to her job when a man, Sean Patrick Gallagher, tried to rob her. He pressed a box cutter to her throat. When she told him that she did not have any money, he forced her into the back of her own car and bound her hands with zip ties. He then drove her car to a small athletic field where he terrorized and sexually assaulted her. Police testified at Gallagher’s trial that he had bound her hands so tightly that they turned blue. He never let her go — she had to escape. Though Ashley was only 19 at the time, she mustered the incredible courage to fight back. She struck him with her bag and used her own teeth to chew through the zip ties that bound her. Gallagher was identified by DNA evidence. It took the jury only 90 minutes to hand down the conviction. Ashley was right to be nervous about how she would be portrayed and how she would be perceived. Unfortunately, even after the dawn of #MeToo, too many women are second-guessed or even blamed after surviving harrowing attacks. And now that Ashley has seen ugly responses from fans and viewers, she has to be on her guard about any stories about her. (It wasn’t so long ago that a fan tried to portray her fiance, Jay, as some sort of sexual predator, using clearly fake texts to make it look like he’d flirted with a 16-year-old) The world can be so unkind, even to people who have been through unspeakable experiences. View Slideshow: 90 Day Fiance: Meet the Season 6 Couples!
Despite some fan speculation, viewers won’t see Ashley Jacobs return to Southern Charm next season. Ashley confirmed that on social media, claiming that it was her choice. Patricia Altschul isn’t letting that claim stand unchallenged, and mocked Ashley’s post. Did she go too far? “After a lot of prayerful consideration,” Ashley announced on Instagram. “I have decided not to return to Southern Charm next season.” There was more to her announcement, and we’ll get to that. But right now, let’s look at what one of the reigning Southern Charm stars has to say. The absolute legend that is Patricia Altschul saw Ashley’s announcement and decided to parody it with an announcement of her own. “After prayerful consideration,” Patricia tweeted. “I’ve decided to decline the Nobel Peace Prize and the swimsuit cover of Sports Illustrated. ” Patricia Altschul is a delight. It is clear by the implication of her tweet that, as far as she is concerned, Ashley was never considered for an invitation to return to the show. That’s not so surprising — Ashley was never a real cast member, and was only paid for her appearance at the reunion special. She was Thomas Ravenel’s girlfriend, and Thomas is never returning to Bravo. ( Thomas will, in fact, stand trial for sexual assault based upon the chilling allegations made by his children’s former nanny) Patricia received a lot of cheering after her shady tweet. Others, however, felt that she was taking things too hard. “Quit being a bully,” demanded one Twitter denizen. “Move on.” “You’re too old to continue these shenanigans,” the tweeter told Patricia. (Poking at Patricia Altschul’s age isn’t just rude — it also makes your words about bullying sound a little hollow) Patricia dismissed that particular tweet as sour grapes — possibly from Ashley herself under a fake social media account. Despite the implication that Ashley never had the option of returning to Southern Charm, her Instagram post explained her reasoning. “I’ve been blessed with an amazing career, family, & friends,” she wrote. “And,” Ashley continued. “I don’t want to put those things in jeopardy for a reality tv show.” “Honestly,” she shared. “I considered filming again because I desperately want to tell my side of the story.” “But after experiencing how unfair the editing process can be,” she explained. “I don’t think I’ll ever have a fair shot.” “I appreciate you all following me throughout this journey,” Ashley concluded. We’re glad that Ashley seems to have found some peace. Given the damage to her image as well as the visibly detrimental effects that stardom exacted upon her health, maybe it’s best that Ashley not return. (Not everyone should be a reality star, and that is perfectly okay — Ashley is a registered nurse) There are conflicting reports over who made this call. Ashley and some sources say that she was offered the chance to return to the show and try to work her way into the inner circle. Other sources — and Patricia Altschul — say that she was never considered, because she was never really a star. As you can see, the other ladies of Southern Charm are getting on just fine without Ashley. But we don’t think that it’s fair to call Patricia’s words “bullying.” It’s a shady tweet from a reality star to her former co-star. If it were racist or homophobic or misogynistic or something along those lines, maybe. Instead, it was one woman who appeared on a reality show mocking another. That goes with the territory. Also, it’s worth noting that Patricia was overtly friendly to Ashley when she first joined the show. It was Ashley’s behavior during her brief stint on Southern Charm that made Patricia feel repulsed. View Slideshow: Southern Charm Season 6: Everything We Know About the Return of Reality TV’s Most Scandalous Show!
In the eyes of Teresa Giudice and her loved ones, Joe Giudice has been screwed over by the American justice system. This is their takeaway after a judge sentenced that the Real Housewives of New Jersey star must actually be deported back to his native country of Italy after he gets released from prison in 2019. But while Teresa and her four kids think their loved one has gotten the shaft as a result of this decision, Giudice admitted something to Andy Cohen this week. She hasn't gotten Joe's shaft in well over two years. By which we mean the following: Teresa has not had sexual intercourse in a very, very, VERY long time. “There have always been rumors that you and Joe were going to get divorced, and now he’s been away and my poor girl has not had sex in a long time ‘cause there’s no conjugal visits,” Cohen said while chatting with Giudice on Watch What Happens Live. “Two years and seven months. I’m counting,” Teresa said in response. Such a dry spell would appear to spell doom for a marriage, although Teresa swears she isn't gonna split from Joe . Instead, this lack of boning can be more connected to a simple lack of time Teresa and Joe have had together. Not because they are working long hours or anything like that… … but because Teresa was in jail for 11 months and then, as soon as she was freed, Joe was placed behind bars to begin his prison sentence for bankruptcy and other types of financial fraud. Both husband and wife pleaded guilty to these charges in 2014. As a result, they haven't exactly had time to much hanky or panky in the years since. In October, a judge ordered Joe to be deported to his native Italy after his release from prison. He plans to appeal the ruling. Will Teresa be by his side throughout the process? Will she ever be back under his naked body ever again? Only time will tell, folks. Check out the video here to watch Teresa spill all the deets about her sex life… or lackthereof.
Well, it’s never pleasant when a couple gets divorced, but in this case, the news might be cause for celebration. After three years of ups, downs, rehabs, relapses, marriage counseling, and accusations of nanny-banging, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have finalized their divorce . Radar Online is reporting today that a judgment in Affleck and Garner’s court case was entered in Los Angeles Superior Court today. Which means that for the first time since 2005, Ben and Jen are both legally single. The emphasis here is on “legally.” Garner is dating businessman John Miller these days, and Ben may or may not still be involved with 22-year-old Playboy model Shauna Sexton. Not only does the selection of current partners speak volumes about the difference in personalities and priorities that likely contributed to the couple’s decision to split it also serves as a reminder of how long it’s been since these two parted ways. When Ben and Jen separated, Obama was in office and Batman was most recently portrayed on screen by Christian Bale. Hell, Affleck had a whole long-term relationship with Lindsay Shookus — complete with marriage rumors — between his relationships with Garner and Sexton. Affleck has been to rehab at least twice in the time since he parted ways with Garner. We say this not to shame the guy, but to point out that it has been a really long time since he moved out of the home he once shared with Garner. To be fair, the process didn’t take so long simply due to indecisiveness on Ben and Jen’s parts (though there was certainly some of that.) In fact, it had a bit to do with Affleck’s multiple rehab stints and Garner’s desire to do right by her kids. Sources close to the former couple say Jen wanted to work out an amicable custody arrangement before finalizing the divorce but couldn’t bring herself to trust Affleck alone with the kids until he got serious about getting sober. At some point in the past few months, he was apparently able to convince her that all is well, as Affleck filed divorce papers while still in rehab And so ends one of the great love stories of the 21st Century. At least Ben still has Matt Damon. View Slideshow: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Photos: A Romantic Rewind
Of all the stars in the Teen Mom galaxy, perhaps no one is more adept at launching a successful side hustle than Kailyn Lowry. In addition to starring in one of the most successful reality shows on television, Kail hosts a popular podcast and has written several bestsellers. Earlier this week, Lowry announced the release of her signature line of haircare products. Some might argue that she'll have a tough road ahead of her in such a crowded market — but Kail's company is offering products with an unexpected secret ingredient. Take a look: 1. Kail on Her Grind For several weeks, Kail has been teasing her hair care line on social media. Yesterday, she finally unveiled her signature products. 2. The Big Reveal Kail announced the release of Pothead Hair Care with a tweet that immediately caught fans’ attention. 3. Kail Explains Now, the name Pothead is intentionally provocative, but Kail has been quick to point out that her products contain CBD — a product derived from the hemp plant that’s been shown to have a number of medicinal properties — and not THC. 4. Reefer Madness In other words, the Pothead line can’t get you high and presents no more of a health hazard than whatever products you already use. 5. The Discourse Thankfully, everyone who had doubts read Kail’s science-backed explanation and calmly conceded that they had rushed to judgment. 6. lol jk Ha! Just kidding. This is the internet in 2018, which means everyone rushed to form an opinion, then dug in their heels and refused to be swayed in spite of compelling evidence to the contrary. View Slideshow
Last night, Americans watched in horror as the death toll climbed following reports of a mass shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California . Today, the numbers are in, and once again, a nation is left reeling in the wake of a tragic scene that’s become all too familiar in recent years. 13 lives were lost last night, including the shooter’s, and for the 307th time this year, the families of American mass shooting victims are grieving for their loved ones. Among the mourning are actress Tamera Mowry and her husband, former Fox News reporter Adam Housley. Tamera and Adam’s niece Alaina Housley was among those killed when Ian David Long opened fire during college night at the Borderline bar. She was just 18 years old. “Our hearts are broken,” the couple said in a statement released by their publicist this afternoon. “We just learned that our niece Alaina was one of the victims of last night’s shooting at Borderline bar in Thousand Oaks.” This morning, Mowry revealed that her niece was missing following the shooting. Alaina’s iPhone revealed her location as inside the bar at the time of the attack. On Twitter, Mowry contacted Alaina’s roommate who had also been in the club, but escaped unharmed. “This is her aunt Tamera Mowry Housley. Can you please DM me your information?” the actress wrote. The roommate confirmed that the other girls living in her dorm suite had returned home safely, but Alaina’s whereabouts remained unknown. Adam Housley canvassed the area in search of his niece, but was not permitted inside the nearest hospital due to a police lockdown. “Please pray if you believe….pray,” he tweeted. “My niece. A beautiful soul. … Staying positive and praying and hoping and wishing there was more I could do.” Speaking with a local newspaper, Housley made a grim prediction that sadly turned out to be accurate: “My gut is saying she’s inside the bar, dead,” he told the paper. “I’m hoping I’m wrong.” Our thoughts go out Alaina’s family and all those who lost loved ones in Wednesday night’s shooting.
