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James Charles Responds to Tati Westbrook: I’m Sister Sorry!

If you don't find joy in keeping up with YouTube gossip … well, sorry. But the drama that's been going on between James Charles and Tati Westbrook is what a whole, whole lot of people are talking about, and so here we are. So, OK, James and Tati are both beauty gurus on YouTube, right? Tati has been in the game for years, and James has been around for a fraction of that time, but he's had unbelievable success. And it turns out that he has Tati to thank for that. The drama started when James shared an ad for SugarBearHair vitamins after he claimed they helped him out with security at Coachella, and Tati reacted very negatively to that. She was upset because she has her own line of vitamins, Halo Beauty, and since she and James have been so close for so long, for him to promote her main competitor was a bit of a betrayal. She literally cried about the situation in her Instagram story, and a lot of people thought she was being dramatic. Not so much. Yesterday, she released a 43-minute video titled “BYE SISTER …” in which she pretty much destroyed him, but in a nice way. In the video, she revealed that she mentored James at the very beginning of his career, and that she and her husband helped him get million-dollar deals when no one was taking him seriously. She considered him to be family, and they were so close that she had him do her makeup at her wedding. As time went on, certain things about him began to bother her, and she realized that his ego was getting out of control. She also had a big problem with the way he treats potential romantic partners. That's a whole different story, but just to get a taste of it, Tati recalled how he went out to dinner with her and her family and friends for her birthday, and he said very explicit things about what he wanted to do to their waiter. When she told him he was straight, James said “It doesn't matter, I'm a celebrity.” Tati said that she tried to help James time and time again and steer him in the right direction, but he would never listen, and when he promoted a rival company, that was pretty much the straw that broke the camel's back. And after learning just how much she and her husband helped him, it's definitely understandable that she no longer wants to be involved with him. The thing is that Tati is pretty revered in the beauty community, and she's very trustworthy, so it was easy to believe everything that she said. And James started hemorrhaging subscribers — as of now, he's lost well over a million. So what else was there for him to do but an apology video? You can watch the full video at the end of this post, but the gist of it is that he's really, really sorry. After losing so many subscribers, why wouldn't he be? He says that most of his career so far “has been about me making mistakes and trying to learn and grow from them, and I haven't always done the best job with that.” He's sad that he ruined a relationship that was so important to him, “and throughout all of this what sucks the most is that there's nothing I can say or do to ever earn that friendship or trust back.” Oh, and about all that creepy, manipulative stuff about getting with guys? He essentially says that he just wishes he never talked about it at all on social media, and that Tati did warn him he'd get into trouble over boys on day. So he's not sorry for his behavior, only sorry that he's getting called out for it. He finishes the video by admitting that “A lot of times when I've tried to address things in the past I've acted out of impulse and I've gone off and tried to pull receipts or facts or screenshots and played the victim, and I'm not doing that today.” It's just not a great apology video. It's not as bad as Laura Lee's apology from last year , but it's still not good. After everything we've seen from him, it's hard to believe he's sincere here, and if you take one look at the comments on the video, it's clear that everyone else agrees. Is this the end of James Charles? Probably not. But still, it's certainly a bad look. Check out his full apology here:

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Daenerys Targaryen: Is the Khaleesi the Real Villain of Game of Thrones?!

Well, we’re just over one week away from the series finale of Game of Thrones . The bad news, of course, is that in a few short days, we’ll never again have another new episode of GoT to dissect, obsess over, and argue about. The good news is that after eight seasons of twists, turns, betrayals, and bloodshed, we’ll finally get to find out who wins the battle for the Iron Throne. From the very start, it was widely assumed that a fan favorite would emerge victorious in the end. Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow/Aegon Targaryen were considered the frontrunners, of course, but if we were to bear witness to an unexpected chain of events that put Arya Stark or even Tyrion Lannister in the seat of power, that ending would likely be embraced by viewers, as well. Fortunately, George R.R. Martin and showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have never given a damn about what the fans want. And to quote Theon Greyjoy’s sadistic tormentor Ramsay Bolton, “if you think this has a happy ending, you haven’t been paying attention.” Over the course of the past several episodes, we’ve seen Daenerys slowly stripped of just about everything meaningful in her life. She lost another one of her dragons, as well as her best friend and confidant, Missandei, who was brutally executed right before her eyes. On top of that, she’s now burdened with the knowledge that her lover and biggest supporter has revealed himself to be her nephew and the rightful heir to the throne she so covets. Obviously, all of this has taken a tremendous toll on the Khaleesi, the Breaker of Chains, and the Bearer of About 17 Other Official Titles. The change in her mindset has been so extreme that it’s begun to manifest itself physically. In ” The Last of the Starks ,” Dany sneers and spits venomous responses to those who challenge her, often while wearing more red — the official color of House Targaryen and its “Mad King” Aerys — then we’ve ever seen her in before. Her slow transformation from virtuous egalitarian to power-hungry despot-in-the-making has been masterfully portrayed by Emilia Clarke. And now many fans are wondering where it’s all headed. Nothing about the show up to this point has pointed to a conclusion in which the good guys win and justice prevails. Still, having been conditioned by decades of TV show storylines that played out along more crowd-pleasing arcs, we find ourselves expecting exactly that. But what if, as Dany prepares to lead her troops into “the Last War” against Cersei Lannister and her assembled forces, she’s not the one we should be rooting for? That’s not to say that Cersei has been a low-key hero all the while — it’s possible that there’s no one we should be rooting for, or that a third party will emerge as the GoT’s rightful protagonist. But whatever the case, it seems increasingly clear that Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen is not the ruler that the long-suffering people of Westeros deserve. Clarke stated this week that Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 is her favorite of the entire series. (As with every episode this season, its title won’t be revealed until the moment it premieres.) That could mean we’re in store for another epic military campaign on par with the Battle of Winterfell . But it might also mean we’re soon to bear witness to a tour de force performance as one of GoT’s most beloved characters finally breaks bad.

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Farrah Abraham Remembers Derek Underwood in Touching Tribute

So look, a lot of people have a lot of feelings about Farrah Abraham. And yes, pretty much all of those feelings are negative. It makes sense — after all, she’s not really a likable person . Part of the reason she got fired from Teen Mom OG was because she couldn’t manage to just be civil to the crew members filming her. On television, on social media, in interviews … pretty much every single time we’ve seen her in any context, she’s just rude and nasty and really, really dumb . Even so, there’s always been a few things about Farrah that definitely make us feel some sympathy for her. One of those is the fact that she lost Derek Underwood, her sometimes boyfriend and the father of her daughter, Sophia, when she was pregnant. She wasn’t open about what happened during her episode of 16 and Pregnant and early on in the Teen Mom series, but since then, we’ve been able to piece together what happened. Basically, she and Derek dated for a while, but they often fought and broke up. It didn’t help that her parents didn’t approve of her relationship with him — once her father caught Derek in her bedroom and chased him out of the house with a knife. She got pregnant, but she didn’t tell Derek, and she never got a chance to tell him. He passed away in a car accident just two months before she gave birth to Sophia. It was devastating for her, and understandably so — even if they weren’t together at the time of his death, he was still the father of her unborn child. It would have been a lot to handle, especially for a teenager. Farrah went on to … well, we all know all what she went on to do , but in the years since Derek’s death, she’s never forgotten him. She always keeps his memory alive for Sophia, and since yesterday would have been his 29th birthday, she took the time to celebrate him in a tribute she shared on Instagram. It’s a lot, so buckle up. “To the one very special person I celebrate and remember like no other,” she began. “Happy Birthday Derek I love you, May 8th you would be 29 today, birthdays used to be so simple.” “You gave me that once in a lifetime love of my life everyone so deserves,” she continued, “you gave me so many 1st’s, from virginity, proms, trips, my first ring, you showed me unconditional love, you showed what relationships are, from prom, graduation, to our only child …” “All the events that had happened the entire sequence was one filled with the thrill, love & loss.” Yeah, this barely makes sense, but this is Farrah, and she’s trying, OK? After that, she wrote “Now I share a birthday breakfast in your memory & all our best photos and your childhood photos with our daughter.” “I see all of your messages to me, & your written letters. Thank you for being the best loving man I know, and one of the strongest.” “Our groups of friends & haters can’t deny our legendary times, from school, parties, summer nights & in-between,” she added. “My partner in crime getting me in all the trouble — love you legend we all miss you today more than ever & so much love, memories from Sophia & I, family, friends and those who watched over the years.” “Happy Birthday I love & miss you, and thank you for everything you did for me,” she finished. Does Farrah tend to romanticize the relationship she had with Derek? Obviously. Like, a lot. View Slideshow: Farrah Abraham: I Am Such a Great Mother! But with all the other problems she has , is this really such a big one? In the grand scheme of things? Maybe, yeah, but either way, we hope that both Farrah and Sophia are feeling all right after what was clearly a very emotional day.

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Ariana Grande Makes Keeping Up With The Kardashians Debut: WATCH!

Last year, Kris Jenner made her music video debut in Ariana Grande's “Thank U, Next” music video . Her small but pivotal role in the video was an absolute surprise. It was also a delight . Now, Keeping Up With The Kardashians is giving the world a behind-the-scenes look as Kris prepares — featuring Ariana herself. Last year, just weeks after breaking off her engagement with Pete Davidson, Ariana launched “Thank U, Next.” The music video contained homages to a number of classic films, including Mean Girls . One of the most famous and beloved scenes in Mean Girls was when Amy Poehler's character (one of the best moms in film history) dances in the audience. Kris is of course the star of the “you're doing amazing, sweetie” meme, which has often been viewed as a parallel to that scene. Thanks to Ariana's brilliance, she decided to combine the two by bringing in the legendary Kris Jenner. The results were amazing. “The fires are still burning in Calabasas, but the show must go on,” Kris tells the camera in this sneak peek. Sunday's Keeping Up With The Kardashians will give viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Kris' process. Now that she's reminded viewers of the timing of this, she provides further context. “It’s the day of the shoot,” Kris shares. “And I feel really excited to go make my Ariana Grande video debut.” That excitement only mounts when Ariana herself arrives. Kris Jenner and Ariana Grande are two of the most famous (non-politician) Slytherins on the planet. Seeing them side-by-side is a real treat. As part of complimenting each other's looks, Kris mentions Ariana's lips. “She walked in with a Kylie box, like this big,” Ariana says, referring to Kylie Cosmetics products. “I literally started crying my eyes out,” she reveals. “And I put everything on” The biggest treat in this sneak peek, for viewers, has to be Ariana walking Kris through how to dance. Any Millennial would know the dance, and the homage, from Mean Girls . (At least, the ones born from like 1985 to 1992 would) Ariana coaches Kris, and watching them in action is just a trip. Kris should always dance in every episode. But, as Ariana explains, she's making references to other films, too. Ariana tells Kris about the homages and sets that she has for the video. We're talking Legally Blonde , 13 Going On 30 , and Bring It On . The cultural impact of these films cannot be overstated. Of course, the same can be said of Ariana herself — and of course, of Kris Jenner. “Guys,” Ariana gushes. “I’m so excited to make my  Keeping Up with the Kardashians  debut!” We may be occupying a world of nightmares where every day's news cycle brings some new horror … but it's not all bad. We also live in a world that gave us a collaboration between Kris and Ariana. It's been amazing to see these two titans of the entertainment industry work together to create something so mesmerizing and entertaining. We know that Khloe's drama is taking center stage this season. But it's going to be nice to see Kris' adventures behind the scenes with Ariana.

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The Real Housewives of New York Recap: Was That the Most Embarrassing Episode Ever?

There was a lot of drama on Wednesday’s The Real Housewives of New York City, but all of that was overshadowed by Dorinda Medley, Ramona Singer, and Sonja Morgan making fools of themselves.  The trio attended a charity event for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and it was only a matter of time before they said something they should not have.  Ramona spearheaded the event with the CEO of NY Loves Kids Bridie Farrell. Together, they threw an auction benefitting the organization.  They wanted to raise more awareness to the group to eliminate the statute of limitations for victims to report abuse.  Things got off to a less than stellar start when Ramona could not even say Bridie’s name correctly.  It was super awkward. Sonja then told Bridie to “just exploit us.” Yes, really.  “I do children, you do sexual abuse,” Ramona sneered as she failed to realize how horrible her words sounded.  “We might not be the most eloquent, but we’re passionate,” Singer later added.  At the event, the ladies started bickering over a dinner party being thrown for Ramona’s upcoming birthday.  Ramona said she had no control over the guest list, and that the women planning it would deal with it.  We got a flashback from Ramona telling these other friends not to invite Sonja.  Ramona, Dorinda, and Sonja followed that argument up with a speech. Bridia dragged Ramona for not pronouncing her name correctly, and Sonja kept laughing.  “Everyone knows you can cry on a dime,” Sonja laughed. “Sonja, why are you doing this to me?” asked Ramona. “Her name is Bridie by the way, you called her Birdie,” Sonja fired back. “I’m bad with names,” Ramona said. “When people are sexually abused as a child, you say is it my fault, did I do something wrong, you’re afraid to come forward,” she continued. Dorinda then joined in, shouting at Ramona because she felt she missed something out. “It was a friend of the family! You can finish, but I’m adding something, it was a friend of the family!” “Let’s hear it from the who … horse’s mouth,” Sonja then added, referring to Bridie. “Not the whore’s mouth. I’m sorry.” Birdie appeared to tell her own story, and Dorinda and Ramona couln’t help but chime in.  Dorinda wanted Bridie to say her attacker was still out there, and it made for an awkward scene.  What did you think of the way that played out? RHONY continues Wednesdays on Bravo.  View Slideshow: Bethenny Frankel: Quitting The Real Housewives of New York City Over Dennis Shields’ Death?

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Jenelle Evans: Is There a Chance She Could Return to Teen Mom 2?!

Earlier this week, we reported on a development that millions have been eagerly awaiting, in some cases for years: Following the most scandalous week of her career, Jenelle Evans was fired from Teen Mom 2. In the wake of the announcement, there's been much talk about what's next for Jenelle. Meanwhile, Jenelle herself has remained uncharacteristically quiet. The situation has prompted many to speculate that she knows something we don't. Take a look: 1. Jenelle on the Land Following the news that her husband, David Eason, shot and killed the family dog, fans demanded that MTV cut ties with the entire family. 2. Forgive and Get Fired Jenelle very briefly separated from David, but she was back living on the Land just a few days later. 3. The Campaign Petitions were circulated; sponsors withdrew their advertising dollars, and eventually, MTV made the announcement Teen Mom 2 fans have been waiting for. 4. Farewell, Easons “MTV ended its relationship with David Eason over a year ago in February 2018 and has not filmed any new episodes of Teen Mom 2 with him since,” a spokesperson for the network said. 5. Bye, Jenelle “Additionally, we have stopped filming with Jenelle Eason as of April 6, 2019, and have no plans to cover her story in the upcoming season,” the statement concluded. 6. Not So Fast? It seemed like a done deal, but now, there’s reason to believe that MTV may have left itself some wiggle room in that statement. View Slideshow

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Royal Baby Photos: Who Wore Their Blanket Best?

They are, perhaps, the four most famous kids in the world. Or, to put it more accurately, they were, most definitely, the four most famous babies on earth at the time of their birth. Five years ago, Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed Prince George into the world. He was followed two years later by sister Charlotte and then two years after that by brother Louis. Fast forward about 12 months as Louis made his grand entrance and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry joined the human-creating fray by introducing everyone to son Archie . Well,  Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor to be exact. On the heels of Archie's first-ever photos, we thought it would be fun to take a look back and compare ALL first-ever photos of all four Royal Children. They're all precious and all adorable and all pretty much perfect — but who made the most impressive debut? Scroll down to decide for yourself! 1. Daddy’s Little Boy Prince Harry has his hands full here with his son. It must feel amazing for him to even read that sentence. 2. Baby Sussex Here he is, folks! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have debuted their newborn. He is simply perfect. 3. The Close-Up Shhh, the young man who is seventh in line to the British throne appears to be sleeping in this adorable photo. 4. A New Royal Trio Meghan and Harry share a laugh here while standing over and cradling the only thing that now matters: Their son. 5. Duke, Duchess and Baby We now know the tyke’s name. Say hi to Archie everyone! 6. So Royally Awesome Meghan Markle has endured a lot of criticism as a new member of the Royal Family. But this makes it all worthwhile, we bet. View Slideshow

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Jenelle Evans Speaks Out on Teen Mom 2 Firing: Is She Really Broke and Depressed?

As you've no doubt heard by now, Jenelle Evans has been fired from Teen Mom 2 . Getting unexpectedly axed from any job can be a very painful experience (although Jenelle really should have seen this move coming). But when it's the only job you've ever held as an adult, and it's the gig that made you rich and famous — well, that can be downright traumatic. Of course, most people would agree that Jenelle doesn't deserve any sympathy — and believe it or not, it seems the newly-unemployed mother of three holds that view herself. Take a look at what Jenelle had to say on the subject of her firing: 1. End of an Era After nearly a decade of infuriating viewers (and helping to attract huge ratings), Jenelle Evans is no longer a member of the Teen Mom 2 cast. 2. Hard Times Jenelle has never been the show’s most conscientious mom, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that there are now rumors that she’s broke and desperate to line up a new TV gig. 3. Belt-Tightening Time? “She is broke,” a source tells Radar Online, adding the reality star “depends on that quarterly check from MTV.” 4. Desperate For a Job? The source claims that Jenelle is currently in New York City and will do anything to line up another reality TV gig. 5. Straight to the Source But Jenelle says she’s doing just fine financially. She also claims rumors that she’s devastated by MTV’s decision have been greatly exaggerated. 6. No Surprise I was a little bit shocked but I saw it coming,” Evans told Us Weekly on Wednesday. “It’s shocking still but I respect their decision and have nothing but love for MTV.” View Slideshow

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Britney Spears’ Mom Joins Conservatorship Battle: Will She Free Britney?

About two weeks ago, Britney Spears checked out of her mental health facility and went home after a month of rehab. Though the reason for her stay was maintaining wellness despite family stress, conspiracy theories circulated that it was against her will. Now, Britney’s mother has lawyered up and is trying to make sure that she can personally safeguard her daughter’s freedom and autonomy. There is an upcoming hearing on the subject of Britney’s conservatorship, which has dragged on for an unbelievable 11 years. This hearing will be different for one major reason. The Blast reports that Britney’s mother, Lynne Spears, has filed a notice. She will be appearing at the hearing. This is new but, as we will explain, not as much of a surprise as it might have been a couple of months ago. Lynne filed the notice on Monday. Within the filing, she requested special notice. She wants to be informed of any and all matters related to Britney and her conservatorship. The Blast notes that Lynne is employing her own attorney to handle this paperwork. Until now, Lynne has never played a role in this matter. The conservatorship has been primarily in Jamie’s hands for over a decade. Jamie and Lynne have been separated for years. But, like many parents, they have always appeared to be of a similar mindset regarding looking after Britney. Recently, however, it looks as if the winds have shifted. While Britney was in the mental health facility, wild rumors claimed that she had been forced to go there by her domineering father. An entire “Free Britney” movement grew out of it. Some (me) accused some of her more diehard stans of treating Britney more like a meme than like a real person. It was also pointed out that the allegations that she was strongarmed were unconfirmed and sounded unlikely, if not impossible. However, it was reported that Lynne was “liking” posts on this subject as they appeared on social media. Was Lynne merely expressing support for those who were cheering for her daughter? Or was she, in her own quiet way, expressing a belief that Jamie Spears exercises too much control over his 37-year-old daughter? Publicly, however, Lynne Spears said nothing. Britney herself released a video while still in rehab to assure her fans on social media that all is well, and to not believe rumors. It is unclear if Lynne intends to challenge Jamie’s control of Britney’s conservatorship, or even the conservatorship itself. Lynne may have simply realized that she wants to take a greater interest in her daughter’s well-being. Britney’s 30 days away may have been a factor, but the same could be said of Jamie’s recent health crisis. Real talk: none of us know for sure what’s going on with the Spears family dynamic. Not fully. But we do know that Britney is amazing. She’s a regular super-mom. She goes above and beyond what many stay-at-home moms would do to support and encourage her twos ons. If Britney were ever truly in need of help, we would hope that she would turn to others. Some have suggested that if Britney were locked away against her will, boyfriend Sam Asghari could have spoken up. We’re sure that he loves her enough to do so. View Slideshow: Britney Spears Fans Accuse Her Team of Orchestrating Cover-Up, Faking Pics & Videos

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Kim Kardashian: I’m Gonna Be a Super Important Lawyer!

Kim Kardashian issued a warning to fans on Keeping Up with the Kardashians last night: Enjoy my naked photos while you can , she basically said, because you’ll only have them to ogle for about another decade or so! About one month after news broke that Kardashian was studying to become a lawyer , the reality star expounded on her plans in far more detail on the latest installment of this E! hit. In a revealing few minutes of the show, Kim opened up about her decision to start a four-year apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco last summer, with the goal of taking the bar exam in 2022. She is NOT messing around, people. Unbeknownst to many, the 38-year old has been working with author and CNN commentator Van Jones and attorney Jessica Jackson, cofounders of #cut50, a national bipartisan advocacy group on criminal-justice reform, for months, visiting prisons, petitioning governors. As you likely do know well by now, she successfully petitioned President Donald Trump last year to commute the life sentence of Alice Marie Johnson , a nonviolent drug offender. And she said last night that prison reform is atop her list of priorities going forward. “It’s kind of crazy because I’m learning it all as I go,” she said on camera. “I spend more time on this than I do anything else. It’s insane but it’s so fun to be around people that are super smart and get it and want the same thing.” Kim’s father was an attorney. He famously helped defend O.J. Simpson in his 1994 murder trial. Kardashian said on air that her dad discouraged her way back in the day from joining this family business, but that working on behalf of Johnson has “motivated” her to try again. “I remember in the OJ case, I would go be going through it and Kourtney would yell at me: ‘Stop going through all of dad’s stuff!’ ” she said of how she’s always had an interest in the law. Added Kim along these lines: “My dad always taught me that hard work is really important and to really commit to things, so my goal would be in like, 10 years, to give up being Kim K and just focus on this and be an attorney and fight for so many deserving people.” It would seemingly be very easy to make fun of Kim Kardashian here. It seems insane of her to think she’s gonna suddenly become a successful and important lawyer, right? This is the same woman who is only famous because she had sex with Ray J on camera. But she actually does seem to acknowledge that it will take time — and let’s imagine for a moment that she can pull it off. We’ve mocked Kim on so many occasions in the past for NOT using her global influence on anything more useful that offering terrible diet tips and/or promoting ridiculous weight loss supplements . We’re not about to hurl any shade now when Kardashian talks about using it for the actual greater good. “I’m dealing with my three kids, I’m dealing with my career, the fourth baby coming and the stress of law school,” Kim said of the challenges ahead. “Just because you do an apprenticeship does not mean that it’s anything less – I mean, you have to put in 18 hours a week. It is a full commitment. I won’t have time for events, for favors, for friends, for literally anything, for four years.” Kanye West is fully on board, however, and Kim has always said she works hard. Here is her chance to prove it. “I’m not afraid to work hard,” she concluded. “It’s going to be really hard but it’s also really important to me to keep this quiet for a while so I can stay committed and focused.” View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian Basically Got Naked on This Red Carpet and Twitter Came at Her So Hard

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