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Jay Smith: Ashley and I Are Back Together and Banging!

This week was a whirlwind of news for 90 Day Fiance couple Ashley Martson and Jay Smith. First, Ashley filed for divorce from Jay earlier this month, only to change her mind this week and withdraw the filing. Now, Jay shared a steamy video to social media to show that they're very much still together. Early Friday morning, Jay Smith shared an Instagram video with his followers. In the video, he is lipsyncing to “Senseless (Remix)” by Stefflon Don & Tory Lanez. While the song is pleasant and Jay is a good-looking dude, that is not what immediately caught the attention of 90 Day Fiance fans. Jay's head rests very comfortably on a pair of fair legs. And, as he is sure to show in the video, the woman on whose legs he is resting is not wearing any pants. The woman's head and face are not shown during the video, but it's not really a mystery. Fans and followers alike did not waste much time guessing the leg-bearer who places her hand on Jay's chest. “100% this is Ashley,” writes a 90 Day Fiance fan blog. “It's friggin Ashley,” comments a fan. “She blocked me after I said I would never let him tattoo me because I've seen his work!!” That hilarious comment concludes: “If she didnt care she wouldn't of blocked me.” We cannot argue with that reasoning. Another “clue” is the caption that Jay included in his video. “If you don't like the road you're walking,” Jay writes. “Start paving another one.” He tags his caption: “newstart.” It sounds like he and Ashley are giving their relationship a soft reboot and trying things again. This time, hopefully, without anyone downloading any dating apps. Ashley has not actually confirmed that she and Jay are back together. In fact, when a fan asked her why she won't give a simple yes or no, her reply said it all. Ashley wrote “nothing I like more than …” followed by a photo of a check. That seems to imply that, as has been rumored, Ashley and Jay have filmed for 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? Jay's video may crop out Ashley's face for contractual reasons more than anything else. Still, it's a nice video, and reassuring to the couple's fans. As viewers discovered to their horror on the Season 6 finale of 90 Day Fiance , Jay and Ashley had very ideas of what it means to be married. Ashley learned that Jay had downloaded a dating app — Tinder — within days of their wedding. She caught him video chatting with another woman three days after the nuptials. At the Tell All special, Jay shared that he was being totally transparent with Ashley. She herself shared that she felt torn, because monitoring his electronic behavior felt like being a babysitter, not a wife. At the same time, she did not simply want to ship him back to Jamaica. She felt responsible. Clearly, they've given things another shot, and we hope that it works out. Part of what helped the couple reconnect, it appears, was Ashley's battle with lupus that led to her emergency hospitalization with kidney failure. Jay flew to be by her side, gushing about his feelings for her in a now-deleted post. In the mean time, Ashley has shared that she is taking a step back from certain aspects of social media. “Fans, all I ask for is prayers,” she wrote on Friday morning. “I will not be sharing much information about my health any longer.” “My willingness to overshare came with nothing but scrutiny and backlash,” she lamented. “I need to focus on my health, family, and recovery for that month,” Ashley explained. She concluded: “I appreciate all who support me very much.” Good for her. She should take all of the time that she needs.

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Kevin Barnett: Cause of Death Revealed

Earlier this week, the comedy world was stunned by the passing of Kevin Barnett . The highly-respected comic and co-creator of the Fox series Rel was just 32 at the time of his death. Details of Barnett’s final hours remain scarce, but it’s now been confirmed pancreatitis was the comedian’s cause of death. Barnett was vacationing in Mexico at the time of his passing. “We can confirm the death of a U.S. citizen, Kevin Barnett, in Tijuana on Jan. 22,” a U.S. Department of State official told E! News in a statement issued on Thursday. “We offer our sincerest condolences to his family on their loss, and we stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Out of respect to the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment. “The corresponding autopsy was carried out, which determined that the cause of death was: Non Traumatic Hemorrhage, caused by pancreatitis,” the statement reads. “At the moment his body is still in facilities of the Forensic Medical Service of Tijuana, waiting to be delivered to his family members who are performing the legal proceedings.” Barnett’s final social media post indicated that he was in Mexico, but did not suggest that he was aware of any issues with his health. “In mexico. Bought myself a sweater,” he captioned the post. “Been accused of appropriation several times. In my head I just gave a lady some money so I ain’t cold. Either way. Swag heavy. Mixtape comin.” On social media, Barnett’s friends and fellow comics have been paying heartfelt tribute to the young up-and-comer. “i am so sad,” tweeted Brooklyn 99 star Chelsea Peretti. “Kevin Barnett was an incredible comedian and writer, contributing to Broad City, the stand-up community and beyond,” Comedy Central tweeted Tuesday. “He’ll be greatly missed.” In addition to his work on Rel, Barnett contributed to numerous television shows and movies, including  Broad City, The Carmichael Show and The Heartbreak Kid. A celebration of Barnett’s life hosted by several of his fellow comedians will be held at The Bell House in Brooklyn this evening.

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Kevin Barnett: Cause of Death Revealed

Earlier this week, the comedy world was stunned by the passing of Kevin Barnett . The highly-respected comic and co-creator of the Fox series Rel was just 32 at the time of his death. Details of Barnett’s final hours remain scarce, but it’s now been confirmed pancreatitis was the comedian’s cause of death. Barnett was vacationing in Mexico at the time of his passing. “We can confirm the death of a U.S. citizen, Kevin Barnett, in Tijuana on Jan. 22,” a U.S. Department of State official told E! News in a statement issued on Thursday. “We offer our sincerest condolences to his family on their loss, and we stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Out of respect to the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment. “The corresponding autopsy was carried out, which determined that the cause of death was: Non Traumatic Hemorrhage, caused by pancreatitis,” the statement reads. “At the moment his body is still in facilities of the Forensic Medical Service of Tijuana, waiting to be delivered to his family members who are performing the legal proceedings.” Barnett’s final social media post indicated that he was in Mexico, but did not suggest that he was aware of any issues with his health. “In mexico. Bought myself a sweater,” he captioned the post. “Been accused of appropriation several times. In my head I just gave a lady some money so I ain’t cold. Either way. Swag heavy. Mixtape comin.” On social media, Barnett’s friends and fellow comics have been paying heartfelt tribute to the young up-and-comer. “i am so sad,” tweeted Brooklyn 99 star Chelsea Peretti. “Kevin Barnett was an incredible comedian and writer, contributing to Broad City, the stand-up community and beyond,” Comedy Central tweeted Tuesday. “He’ll be greatly missed.” In addition to his work on Rel, Barnett contributed to numerous television shows and movies, including  Broad City, The Carmichael Show and The Heartbreak Kid. A celebration of Barnett’s life hosted by several of his fellow comedians will be held at The Bell House in Brooklyn this evening.

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Pure Comedy: Regina King & Steph Curry Reveal They Both Acted In Fast Food Commercials [Video]

Source: Randy Holmes / Getty Regina King And Steph Curry Were Both In Fast Food Commercials Commercial acting is a common first step for a lot of actors who are now well-known in the entertainment industry, but who knew future NBA players were out here acting in commercials early on in their careers, too? After James Corden shows Steph Curry a very old Burger King ad he appeared in with his father, Regina King recalls her first casting in a McDonald’s commercial, and how she was ultimately cut from the commercial. Check out the hilarious stories from both Steph and Regina below:

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The Real: Loni Sheds Sweet Swirly Tears About Her James Welsh Coupledom [Video]

Source: Michael Kovac / Getty Loni Love Talks James Welsh On “The Real” We love to see Auntie Loni Love happy and she recently couldn’t control her emotions on “The Real.” The host who’s dating her virile vanilla king James Welsh , shed some tears today while discussing their relationship with the ladies. When Adrienne asked Loni to recap making things official with the actor, Auntie let the waterworks flow and beamed with joy while recapping when James asked her to be his girlfriend. The couple who’d been dating for four months apparently ran into rap couple Saweetie and Quavo on Christmas Eve just before James asked Loni to “be his girl” while at mass. “It was just something about that joy and it was Christmas Eve and we went to church, we went midnight mass and that’s when he turned to me and said, ‘Will you be my girl?’ Today in #GirlChat : Loni gets emotional talking about how she and James officially became a couple. pic.twitter.com/gPrBoKvVTV — The Real (@TheRealDaytime) January 24, 2019 Love looks good on Loni. Dontcha think?  

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Wendy Williams Hospitalized, Delays Talk Show Return Indefinitely

She might not be aware of it, but we’ve been beefing with Wendy Williams here at The Hollywood Gossip for many years now. We simply haven’t been able to stand the way she desperately seeks attention by making cruel, outlandish statements about her fellow celebrities. You know, like how she slammed the #MeToo movement and how she called Kylie Jenner’s baby ugly . But anyway. Our point here is not to rehash these issues, but to actually call a truce and to wish Williams well. Why? Because the talk show host has been hospitalized due to complications from Graves Disease. “As Wendy Williams Hunter previously shared, she fractured her shoulder and has been on the mend. Over the past few days, Wendy has experienced complications regarding her Graves’ Disease that will require treatment,” reads a statement from her family, which continues as follow: “Wendy will be under the strict supervision of her physicians, and as part of her care, there will be significant time spent in the hospital “Despite her strong desire to return, she is taking a necessary, extended break from her show to focus on her personal and physical well-being.” Williams broke her shoulder in December and then started to worry fans when she slurred her words on-air. She later apologized and blamed the painkillers she was taking at the time. Since then, Williams has delayed her show’s return on two occasions. It was originally supposed to return shortly after the New Year — but was pushed back to January 14. It was then delayed another week and will now be on indefinite hiatus. Concludes this most recent statement: “Wendy thanks everyone in advance for their well-wishes and for respecting her and The Hunter Family’s privacy during this time.” In early 2018, Williams also took an extended break after her diagnosis of Graves Disease This is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Symptoms often include anxiety, hand tremor, heat sensitivity, weight loss, puffy eyes and enlarged thyroid. It’s a pretty serious illness and Williams addressed her reation to the diagnosis last March. “There’s was just a mess going on inside my body,” she said on Good Morning America . Continued the polarizing TV personality at the time: “We, as women, particularly if we have families, you know, we’re taking care of children, we’re taking care of our home, our husbands, we take care of everybody but ourselves. “I’m not doing that anymore… Wendy first!” Says the production company behind the Wendy Williams Show: For over ten years, Wendy has been a vital part of the Debmar-Mercury family. We wholeheartedly support Wendy in this decision to take the time she needs and we will welcome her back with open arms the moment she is ready. Of course, because this is the Internet, gossip and innuendo abound. With rumors swirling about her husband’s affair , some are wondering whether Williams is simply shunning the spotlight for awhile and using her health as an excuse. We’re not saying that. But some out there most definitely have been. View Slideshow: 19 Times Wendy Williams Has Totally Sucked as a Person

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

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

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Teen Mom OG Renewed For Another Season: Who Almost Got Fired?

Well, it's official. Despite a ratings free fall that really became worrisome after Farrah Abraham got fired from the show, Teen Mom OG will be returning to MTV for an eighth season. The Ashley's Reality Roundup confirms that the network reached a deal with the show's stars after an unusually lengthy round of negotiations. Perhaps Amber Portwood and company are unaware of the desperate ratings situation. Someone may want to inform them that if the opportunity to re-sign again next year should arise, they probably don't want to push their luck. Check out all the details on the surprise renewal and the tense negotiations below: 1. The OGs Are Back! While the addition of Bristol Palin and Cheyenne Floyd didn’t prove to be the ratings boon producers had hoped (and served to make the “OG” title wildly inappropriate) the controversial series will be returning to MTV later this year. 2. Finally! “Everyone has finally signed their contracts, and things are up and running,” a source close to the situation tells The Ashley. 3. Tense Negotiations Yes, the entire cast is returning, which is surprising for a number of reasons. 4. Cutting Costs For one thing, as we mentioned, Bristol and Cheyenne failed to boost ratings, so many assumed they would be cut from the cast if the show returned for another season. 5. Expensive Talent Bristol, in particular, was rumored to be on the chopping block, as she got paid more than any of the other moms in her first season. 6. Another Go But both she and Cheyenne will get at least one more season on the once-wildly popular series. And they’re not the only ones whose returns were in doubt. View Slideshow

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Blac Chyna and Alexis Skyy: Fighting Over Rob Kardashian For Some Reason!

A number of people were surprised to learn that Alexis Skyy and Rob Kardashian are dating or at least appear to be dating. Blac Chyna, Rob’s ex and baby mama, wasn’t surprised — but she was furious. We have now learned that Chyna’s big fight with Alexis over the weekend was all about Rob. TMZ   reports that Alexis Skyy and Blac Chyna’s physical confrontation was all about Rob Kardashian. Apparently, the “scolding” was something that Chyna had wanted to do for a long time. Sources in both women’s camps say that Chyna invited Alexis to speak at the party in order to confront her. Chyna reportedly felt and still feels that Alexis’ interactions with Rob, Chyna’s baby daddy, are inappropriate. It is sad that Alexis and Rob have known each other since 2016, when Rob was still with Chyna. Even then, sources say, Chyna thought that Alexis was entirely too chummy with her man. Chyna’s camp tells  TMZ  that Alexis didn’t tell the whole truth when she went on Instagram live. Yes, Chyna reportedly threw her drink, but she was apparently not the one who started it. When she brought up the past, this is when Alexis reportedly “went wild.” Only then, the tabloid reports, did Chyna throw her drink.  All of Alexis’ talk about a “smackdown,” it is said, only started up after Alexis’ male friend showed up,  after  she had been booted from the party. TMZ  notes that Chyna’s ire and even the confrontation don’t seem to have harshed anybody’s mood — or thirst. Whatever is going on between Alexis and Rob appears to be heating up. Rob has been singing Alexis’ praises as his “WCW.” (If you’re not big on social media, WCW means Women Crush Wednesday, so you’d tweet a pic of Rihanna or whomever on Wednesday to express your thirst) Maybe Alexis was flirty with Rob in 2016, but these days, it looks like it’s intensified and, significantly, it’s mutual. As you may recall, the incident between Alexis and Chyna went down on Saturday. At first, we had only Alexis’ description of what happened. The two were at a party when Chyna invited Alexis over to join her at a table. Alexis then said that Chyna threw her drink at her and demanded that she leave the party. On Instagram Live, Alexis told her fans and followers this, and announced that she planned to retaliate with a “smackdown.” So, what is the deal with Alexis and Rob? There are those who might cynically suggest that Alexis saw how Chyna was living in 2016 and decided then and there that she wanted to upgrade. If you believe that Alexis is just after a better lifestyle or a piece of that Kardashian fame, then you see her as using him. We would say that it’s always possible, but that Alexis may just be genuinely charmed with Rob. Rob’s perspective is easy to see if you’ve ever seen a photo of Alexis. She’s drop-dead gorgeous. Wherever this is headed, we just hope that things don’t end up for them like they did between Rob and Chyna. At first, when Rob got with Chyna, it seemed like a good thing. He started appearing in public more and even on camera, and shared that he was working on his health. Unfortunately and very famously, his relationship with Chyna blew up. It ended with lawsuits, revenge porn, and allegations of assault. The only truly good thing to come from that debacle was their baby, Dream Kardashian. She is precious and adorable and the world is a better place with her in it. View Slideshow: Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian: A Turbulent Timeline of Doom

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Paris Jackson Breaks Silence on Alleged Mental Health Treatment

Paris Jackson would like everyone to remember an old adage: Don’t believe everything you read. Especially not when it comes to the personal life of someone you’ve never met. Earlier today, we reported what other outlets had written about Michael Jackson’s famous daughter; that she had checked into rehab for assistance with her mental health . This is what an insider told People Magazine on the topic: “After a busy year of work engagements that took her all over the globe, Paris decided that she needed to take some time off to reboot, realign and prioritize her physical and emotional health. “She checked herself into a treatment facility to aid in her wellness plan and is looking forward to coming out of this revitalized and ready to tackle the exciting new projects that await her.” According to Paris herself, however, only the first part of this statement is accurate. Along with a photo of herself and her dog on Instagram, Jackson updated followers on her status this afternoon. She acknowledges that things haven’t been going so well of late — but seems to shoot down talk that she is seeing anyone professional about it. “The media is exaggerating per usual,” Jackson wrote online, adding in more detail: “yes i’ve taken a break from work and social media and my phone because it can be too much sometimes, and everyone deserves a break, but i am happy and healthy and feeling better than ever!” Jackson then delved into her musical career and concluded: “gabriel and i have some new music we’re stoked to share with y’all! (@thesoundflowers) hope you guys’ new year started out with lots of love and light and all the things. “i’ll be back soon!!” In recent years, Jackson has been open about struggling with anxiety and depression, while also dealing with the trauma from a sexual assault in her teenage years. Just a couple months ago, we heard that family members were worried Jackson would overdose . A source who spoke to The New York Post, meanwhile, says that the 20-year-old had received an evaluation but returned home shortly afterward. It’s unclear when this evaluation took place. But the insider did add that Jackson was just “tired” and “exhausted” from her busy schedule the past several months. In a 2017 Rolling Stone article, the young star admitted she has attempted suicide several times. “I was going through a lot of, like teen angst. And I was also dealing with my depression and my anxiety without any help,” she told the magazine, saying she tried to kill herself in June of 2013 attempt at age 15, adding: “It was just self-hatred … Low self-esteem, thinking that I couldn’t do anything right, not thinking I was worthy of living anymore.” We really hope Jackson is doing better these days. The heartbreaking video she shared in June of 2017 remains with us to this day. Watch it here to see why: Paris Jackson SLAMS Haters

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