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Amber Rose Shares Results of Breast Reduction, Cellulite Treatment

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Amber Rose is nothing if not if not supremely confident, but she’s also a human being with an audience of millions scrutinizing her every selfie. So it should come as no surprise that Amber is occasionally willing to go the surgical route in her efforts to fine-tune her appearance. And because she’s far more forthcoming with her fan base than most celebrities, Amber is happy to discuss the details of her cosmetic procedures on social media. In a candid Instagram live stream, Rose recently revealed to her millions of followers that she’s at home recovering from a breast reduction surgery: “I’m still in the house recovering from my breast reduction surgery, and I just wanted to give you a little [update],” said the model and activist. “So I’m really just letting my hair grow, letting my eyebrows grow out, and just trying to rest and relax and recover. And also of course, I wanted to give you an update on my new boobs.” Rose first announced that she was considering a breast reduction back in August, but she didn’t say much about the decision process in the months since. (Though at one point, she revealed that she was afraid of the possibility of “lollipop scars.”) Discussing the possibility of going under the knife on Loveline , Rose stated: “My boobs are stupid heavy, my back hurts and I can’t wear cute lil’ shirts without a grandma bra.” And now that she’s gone through with it seems, she’s more than happy with the results: “I really went down a lot. So I don’t know if you guys know, but I was like a 36H, I was really, really big, and I think now I might just be a D-cup, which is really small for me,” she said on Instagram. “I’ve been online shopping, and getting my cute little shirts, and little strapless things, and I’m just so excited to be actually be able to wear an outfit without a huge bra,” Rose also spoke of undergoing treatment to remove cellulite, which she says has had some painful after-effects. “My legs are still really, really sore,” she told her followers. Hopefully, she’ll be back on her feet for this year’s Slut Walk ! Get well soon, Amber! View Slideshow: Amber Rose Selfies: Look at Me!

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Wendy Williams Lays Into "Desperate" Kim Kardashian

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Wendy Williams has turned her judgmental attention to Kim Kardashian. The cruel and always-misguided talk show host took aim this morning at the often-naked reality star, taking Kardashian to task for… well… … for often being naked. Over the past few days, Kim has hearkened back to her birthday suit-filled past, sharing one risque photo after another on Instagram . It has been a little bit strange to witness, but also a lot harmless. Most people would look at these mostly nude Kim Kardashian photos , shrug and move on. But most people (thankfully) are not Wendy Williams. “Kim, it’s clear Kanye has nothing for you except dribble and dribble and evil conversation,” Williams said on air, adding of Kardashian and her husband: “It is clear that Kanye does not pay attention to you. It’s clear to me that you’re desperately trying to stay in the spotlight.” Wait… can we back up here a moment? Did Williams just allege that Kanye West lacks mental capacity, following his nervous breakdown toward the end of 2016? Hence the “dribble” comments? And “evil conversation?” What the heck is she talking about?!? We often ask this question of Williams. She wasn’t done, either. “Kanye makes money, Kim makes more, why are you still doing this?” Wendy asked, continuing as follows: “It’s not even about the mother thing, forget the mother thing, because a lot of people will say, ‘Oh, she’s a mother.’ It’s about, she doesn’t have to do that anymore.” Wendy’s point is that Kim maybe had to pose naked in order to build her brand, but the brand has now been built. She’s a success. She’s a mega millionaire. She has millions of online followers. What’s the point at this point? “That would be like Cardi B returning to the poll on a Saturday night or something like that,” added Williams. “There were a lot of racy pictures. We saw full boob. She has a beautiful body, but so what?” We don’t necessarily disagree with Williams here. This isn’t her most ridiculous take of late, that’s for sure; this isn’t her calling Oprah fat again or saying she’s sick of the #MeToo movement or anything. It’s just a waste of breath and another example of Williams only being able to make a name for herself by slamming other celebrities. Kim, meanwhile, went on the offensive against Lindsay Lohan yesterday, questioning the weird accent Lohan sometimes uses . (This was in response to Lohan saying she is “confused” by Kardashian’s new hairstyle.) And Lohan was recently a guest on Williams’ terrible talk show. Wendy, therefore, felt a need to defend Lindsay, hilariously deciding this is one star she does NOT feel a need to judge. Quite the opposite, in fact. “Lindsay is back and ready to be back on top,” Williams said this morning. Okay, that settles it.  That is clearly Williams’ most absurd opinion to date. View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian: 24 Shocking Facts About Her 72-Day Marriage

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Nicole Eggert Accuses Scott Baio of Sexual Assault

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Nicole Eggert has leveled a serious allegation against Scott Baio. The former Baywatch actress, who appeared for years opposite Baio on the sitcom Charles in Charles, wrote on Twitter yesterday that the actor molested her back when she was a teenager, Commenting on a Tweet that referred to Baio as a staunch Donald Trump supporter, Eggert penned the following on Saturday afternoon: “Ask [Scott Baio] what happened in his garage at his house when I was a minor. Creep.” It obviously doesn’t lend credence to her accusation necessarily, but she had recently linked to Halsey’s viral speech at the Women’s March from last weekend and also Tweeted: “Always stand in ur truth it gives u strength.” In a series of Tweets, she went on to detail how Baio digitally penetrated her, starting at the age of 14. In a subsequent response to Twitter followers, Eggert said she was a “molested child” who “covered up” the alleged abuse for years, writing that she was “14, 15, 16 and 17” when these incidents occurred. How did Baio fight back? Initially by referring to Eggert’s claims as “100% lies” and then by sharing a 16-minute video on Facebook. “I remember her calling me and asking me to come over and coming in my house one time, and seducing me,” Baio says into the camera at one point in this video, adding: “[For] any normal heterosexual, red-blooded American guy, the outcome would have been the same.” Baio says this intercourse was consensual and that Eggert was of legal age at the time. He also played an audio recording of an interview Eggert gave to TheDirty.com, in which she described losing her virginity to Baio “way after” “Charles in Charge” was done. “It was years later,” Eggert can be heard saying. Eggert previous accused Baio of sexually abusing her as a minor in 2012. “I kept my mouth shut, because usually when false claims in the past have been made about me they just go away,” Baio said late Saturday. “But for some reason she will not let this one go away.” He proceeds to basically challenge Eggert to “go to the police” if she really has a case, as opposed to airing dirty (in his mind, bitter ) laundry on social media. Baio, who has made headlines of late for his support of President Trump , said the Eggert’s accusations undermine real victims with “legitimate claims.” In his view: “The problem with almost all he said-she said cases is they’re he said-she said. Now, go prove it or disprove it,” he says toward the end of his reply. “The real problem with this is people with legitimate claims aren’t taken seriously – and that’s too bad.” Nicole Eggert and Scott Baio on Charles in Charge. Eggert and Baio costarred on the aforementioned sitcom from 1984 to 1990. On the series, Baio portrayed college student Charles, who looked after a group of children including Eggert’s character, Jamie. We’ll update this story as more news breaks. View Slideshow: Hollywood Sex Scandal: Who’s Been Caught? Accused? Fired?

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Kylie Jenner: Has She Already Given Birth?!

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

For months now, Kylie Jenner’s pregnancy has served as a constant source of mystery and confusion. Kylie has all but disappeared from social media in the months since we learned she’s expecting Travis Scott’s baby, and fans are understandably curious about why one of the internet’s most visible influencers is suddenly keeping such a low profile. At first, it was rumored that Kylie felt self-conscious about her changing body and simply decided to lay off the selfies and hide out at home for the sake of her self-esteem.  Earlier this week, however, Kardashian sources indicated that the 20-year-old is devoting her time these days to focusing on her health and the challenges she’ll face as a single mother: “She clearly made a conscious decision to step away from the spotlight,” a source close to the family tells People magazine. “Kylie didn’t want her pregnancy to be a circus. She is actually very private about certain aspects of her personal life, and staying low key has given her time to really prepare for what’s coming.” “Private” isn’t the first word that comes to mind when one thinks of Kylie Jenner, but we get what they’re trying to say. Earlier this week, we got out first look at Kylie’s baby bump thanks to video obtained by TMZ. Fans scrutinized every frame of the footage in search of information about how far along Kylie is and when she might be due. And some arrived at a very interesting conclusion. A vocal contingent of Kylie obsessives believes that the footage is proof that Jenner already gave birth. Some have even gone so far as to claim it’s evidence that Kylie was Kim Kardashian’s surrogate and delivered her sister’s baby last week. “@KylieJenner looks postpartum. The way she gets into that suv looks like she’s in pain. I smell surrogacy for her sister,” tweeted one fan. “I’m starting to think @KylieJenner really isn’t pregnant or she already had the baby. Like come on Kylie, this shits played out already lmao,” wrote another. “We have reason to believe that kylie jenner had her baby already,” remarked a third. And what’s our take? Well, it’s entirely possible that Kylie has given birth, but the notions that she was either carrying Kim’s baby or never actually pregnant at all, while amusing, are a little far-fetched. We don’t think even Kris Jenner would be capable of masterminding a cover-up of that magnitude. View Slideshow: Kylie Jenner Baby Name: What Could It Be?

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Teresa Giudice: I’m Scared Joe Will Get Deported! I Wanna Stay Here!

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Things have been better for Teresa Giudice. She served her time in prison. Her husband is now serving his sentence. Also, The Real Housewives of New Jersey may be facing cancellation … and some say that she’s a big part of what is tanking the brand. To make matters worse, she’s reportedly terrified that Joe will get out of prison only to be deported. If he is, will she go with him? Bankruptcy is no fun, but bankruptcy fraud is worse. At least, that’s what our court system says. They sentenced both Teresa Giudice and her husband, Joe Giudice, to prison. For the sake of the children, the court very wisely allowed Teresa to serve her (shorter) sentence first, followed by her husband.  If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime, or so they say. But it turns out that the prison sentences may just be the start of the Giudice family’s troubles. RadarOnline reports that Teresa Giudice fears that Joe will be sent to Italy, because he’s not actually an American citizen. “Teresa is terrified Joe will be deported upon his release in less than two years.” Growing up, many of us always assumed that marrying an American citizen granted automatic citizenship unless the union was found to be fraudulent. The reality is much more complex. Apparently, any sense of peace that the public has perceived from Teresa has been a facade. “She’s keeping good attitude in public and good happy face.” Happy  isn’t really the mood that a lot of people associate with the infamous table-flipping Housewife, but … sure. “But lawyers have told her it’s not an easy task to win because of the felony charge — something he knew when the accepted plea deal.” Basically, they’re going to have an immigration fight on their hands when he finishes his sentence. Meanwhile, Joe reportedly has some fears of his own. “Joe is terrified that she and the kids won’t come with him if he’s deported.” Anybody else’s first thought: Well why would they ? Teresa’s joked about Italy being beautiful anyway (it really is), but vacationing somewhere is very different from living in a different culture, immersed in another language. Besides, Teresa might not exactly be motivated to pack up her entire life for Joe. “Teresa said she still hasn’t forgiven him for this whole mess!” The fact of the matter is that no relationship lasts forever. You either break up or you die. And there have been some indicators, including cheating rumors , that suggest that Teresa and Joe’s union won’t end in death. “Teresa and Joe’s marriage is not as it once was. They’re both changed people.” That happens over time. Especially when something dramatic, like both serving prison time, happens. “Both of them have grown so if he must go Teresa doesn’t think she’s going with him. At least not how she feels today.” Honestly, Teresa has to think of more than just herself. Together, the couple has four children: Gia, Gabriella, Milania (an awkward name to have these days), and Audriana. Does she really want her children to live in Italy? Or does she want for them to live their birthright as American citizens? Joe might have to go to Italy, but he doesn’t need to drag his children there with him. View Slideshow: Teresa and Joe Giudice: Getting DIVORCED Over Cheating Allegations?!

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Matt Lauer and Annette Roque Begin Divorce Process

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

For almost 20 years, Matt Lauer was married to Annette Roque. Clearly, among Lauer’s many widely reported failings was his failure as a husband. It’s long been suspected that Annette Roque is planning to divorce Matt Lauer , but her approach to this has seemed calm and careful. And quiet. Now, reportedly, the divorce process has finally begun. One of the biggest stories during these months of #MeToo was Matt Lauer being revealed and accused of being a serial harasser. The shocking details of Matt Lauer giving sexual “gifts” and dropping his pants to demand sex acts from coworkers and underlings at NBC were enough. But it didn’t stop at creepy stories about a button on his desk to remotely lock his office door, or at his alleged fondness for using NBC trips as a hunting ground, looking for young, pretty, ambitious staffers to invite — or lure — to his hotel room. And then, of course, Matt Lauer was accused of rape .  According to the allegations, he locked a woman in his office, bent her over, and only stopped his sexual assault after she lost consciousness. Some divorces are started by mere cheating, not an international media scandal that leaves a once-beloved TV personality in disgrace. Us Weekly reports that, after nearly two months of … whatever Annette Roque has been up to … she’s finally divorcing Matt Lauer . “They’ve started the divorce process.” For a while, many feared that Annette Roque was refusing to divorce Matt Lauer . Since then, however, she’s kicked Matt Lauer out of their family home in the Hamptons. (Finally!) Clearly, something has changed. Do you know what the weirdest part of this is, though? It sounds like Matt Lauer is totally detached from reality. At least, from what we hope reality is. Per their source: “He thinks he can start fresh. In both his personal and professional life.” We’re sure that he can date and even remarry. Sadly, he’s rich and famous, and some people don’t mind dating an accused rapist. But … he really believes that he can salvage his career? “He thinks he’ll be back on TV at some point.” Maybe he’s right. After all, Johnny Depp is still somehow starring in movies even though we all know exactly what sort of man he is. And Woody Allen is still making movies. As we said, Matt Lauer and Annette Roque were married for nearly 20 years. Divorce can be hell, and there’s a decent chance that what’s currently a quiet divorce will grow contentious over time. The couple has three children together: Jack, 16, Romy, 14, and Thijs, 11. (Don’t make fun of their names; kids don’t choose their names) Shortly after the Lauer story first broke, Annette Roque pretty much fled the country , and she brought Romy and Thijs with her. Jack remained behind … we don’t know what to read into that other than that he’s 16. This divorce will impact the children no matter what, but they’re at least old enough that they (particularly Jack and Romy) can probably have some sort of say when it comes to custody. It’s difficult to tell how this divorce will go. On the one hand, if we were for some reason advising Matt Lauer, we’d suggest giving his wife everything she asks for, quietly and politely. Surely he owes her that much, if not more. On the other, the description that Us Weekly ‘s source provides of Matt Lauer hardly meshes with the “broken, ashamed” description of him that we were so pleased to hear a while back. (Excuse my schadenfreude) if he really thinks that his life can somehow go on as before, that people can still see him as a public figure and not as a sex monster who abused the trust of coworkers but also of the public, then he might fight to enforce the couple’s prenup. We can hope that he makes the choice of a decent human being. But, given his alleged behavior in recent decades, we won’t hold our breath. View Slideshow: Hollywood Sex Scandal: Who’s Been Caught? Accused? Fired?

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Matt Lauer and Annette Roque Begin Divorce Process

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

For almost 20 years, Matt Lauer was married to Annette Roque. Clearly, among Lauer’s many widely reported failings was his failure as a husband. It’s long been suspected that Annette Roque is planning to divorce Matt Lauer , but her approach to this has seemed calm and careful. And quiet. Now, reportedly, the divorce process has finally begun. One of the biggest stories during these months of #MeToo was Matt Lauer being revealed and accused of being a serial harasser. The shocking details of Matt Lauer giving sexual “gifts” and dropping his pants to demand sex acts from coworkers and underlings at NBC were enough. But it didn’t stop at creepy stories about a button on his desk to remotely lock his office door, or at his alleged fondness for using NBC trips as a hunting ground, looking for young, pretty, ambitious staffers to invite — or lure — to his hotel room. And then, of course, Matt Lauer was accused of rape .  According to the allegations, he locked a woman in his office, bent her over, and only stopped his sexual assault after she lost consciousness. Some divorces are started by mere cheating, not an international media scandal that leaves a once-beloved TV personality in disgrace. Us Weekly reports that, after nearly two months of … whatever Annette Roque has been up to … she’s finally divorcing Matt Lauer . “They’ve started the divorce process.” For a while, many feared that Annette Roque was refusing to divorce Matt Lauer . Since then, however, she’s kicked Matt Lauer out of their family home in the Hamptons. (Finally!) Clearly, something has changed. Do you know what the weirdest part of this is, though? It sounds like Matt Lauer is totally detached from reality. At least, from what we hope reality is. Per their source: “He thinks he can start fresh. In both his personal and professional life.” We’re sure that he can date and even remarry. Sadly, he’s rich and famous, and some people don’t mind dating an accused rapist. But … he really believes that he can salvage his career? “He thinks he’ll be back on TV at some point.” Maybe he’s right. After all, Johnny Depp is still somehow starring in movies even though we all know exactly what sort of man he is. And Woody Allen is still making movies. As we said, Matt Lauer and Annette Roque were married for nearly 20 years. Divorce can be hell, and there’s a decent chance that what’s currently a quiet divorce will grow contentious over time. The couple has three children together: Jack, 16, Romy, 14, and Thijs, 11. (Don’t make fun of their names; kids don’t choose their names) Shortly after the Lauer story first broke, Annette Roque pretty much fled the country , and she brought Romy and Thijs with her. Jack remained behind … we don’t know what to read into that other than that he’s 16. This divorce will impact the children no matter what, but they’re at least old enough that they (particularly Jack and Romy) can probably have some sort of say when it comes to custody. It’s difficult to tell how this divorce will go. On the one hand, if we were for some reason advising Matt Lauer, we’d suggest giving his wife everything she asks for, quietly and politely. Surely he owes her that much, if not more. On the other, the description that Us Weekly ‘s source provides of Matt Lauer hardly meshes with the “broken, ashamed” description of him that we were so pleased to hear a while back. (Excuse my schadenfreude) if he really thinks that his life can somehow go on as before, that people can still see him as a public figure and not as a sex monster who abused the trust of coworkers but also of the public, then he might fight to enforce the couple’s prenup. We can hope that he makes the choice of a decent human being. But, given his alleged behavior in recent decades, we won’t hold our breath. View Slideshow: Hollywood Sex Scandal: Who’s Been Caught? Accused? Fired?

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Kylie Jenner: Is Her Pregnancy Destroying Her Businesses?

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

When the world first learned that Kylie Jenner is pregnant with her first child , it was widely assumed that she would share every detail of her pregnancy, just as she had shared every detail of every other aspect of her life up to that point. Fans braced themselves for Kylie’s line of maternity wear, her frequent baby bump selfies, and her inevitable parenting book. However, it seems that no one considered the possibility that Kylie would take a different tack entirely and simply disappear. Yes, there was a time when the idea of Kylie taking an extended break from social media would’ve been as absurd as the thought of a reality TV star being elected president. But as it stands, Kylie hasn’t been seen on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram–where she reigns supreme with an astonishing 100 million followers–in over two months. Sure, she’s posted in that time, but none of her photos have been recent, and none of her captions have given any real insight into what’s going on in her life. Given that the success of Kylie’s many business ventures relies almost entirely on her status as social media queen, it’s no surprise that profits have taken quite a hit in recent months. As Radar Online reports, Kylie’s cosmetics line –once the crown jewel of her empire–is currently in crisis mode following a period of plummeting sales.  To understand how bad things have gotten, one needs only to look at the past few days: Wednesday marked the launch of five new shades of Kylie’s brand of liquid lipsticks. Typically, the release of a new color is a site-crashing event, and the shades sell out within minutes. This time, however, the products are still available nearly 36 hours after they were released. That may not sound like a disaster, but this is the same makeup line that launched just over a year ago and has very nearly made Kylie a billionaire  at age 20. That kind of wealth wasn’t generated from products that sit on the virtual shelves for several days after their launch. Kylie’s “lip kits”  thrive on artificial scarcity. They’re like Beanie Babies or iPhones for Kardashian-obsessed Millennials. Without Kylie hawking her wares on Instagram, her fans see the kits as what they are: Overpriced makeup that can be purchased for a third of the price at Target. Kylie’s empire is built in large part on illusion, and it seems the hard reality of impending single motherhood is making difficult for her to keep up appearances. View Slideshow: Kylie Jenner: Is She REALLY Faking Her Pregnancy?!

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Kylie Jenner: Is Her Pregnancy Destroying Her Businesses?

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

When the world first learned that Kylie Jenner is pregnant with her first child , it was widely assumed that she would share every detail of her pregnancy, just as she had shared every detail of every other aspect of her life up to that point. Fans braced themselves for Kylie’s line of maternity wear, her frequent baby bump selfies, and her inevitable parenting book. However, it seems that no one considered the possibility that Kylie would take a different tack entirely and simply disappear. Yes, there was a time when the idea of Kylie taking an extended break from social media would’ve been as absurd as the thought of a reality TV star being elected president. But as it stands, Kylie hasn’t been seen on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram–where she reigns supreme with an astonishing 100 million followers–in over two months. Sure, she’s posted in that time, but none of her photos have been recent, and none of her captions have given any real insight into what’s going on in her life. Given that the success of Kylie’s many business ventures relies almost entirely on her status as social media queen, it’s no surprise that profits have taken quite a hit in recent months. As Radar Online reports, Kylie’s cosmetics line –once the crown jewel of her empire–is currently in crisis mode following a period of plummeting sales.  To understand how bad things have gotten, one needs only to look at the past few days: Wednesday marked the launch of five new shades of Kylie’s brand of liquid lipsticks. Typically, the release of a new color is a site-crashing event, and the shades sell out within minutes. This time, however, the products are still available nearly 36 hours after they were released. That may not sound like a disaster, but this is the same makeup line that launched just over a year ago and has very nearly made Kylie a billionaire  at age 20. That kind of wealth wasn’t generated from products that sit on the virtual shelves for several days after their launch. Kylie’s “lip kits”  thrive on artificial scarcity. They’re like Beanie Babies or iPhones for Kardashian-obsessed Millennials. Without Kylie hawking her wares on Instagram, her fans see the kits as what they are: Overpriced makeup that can be purchased for a third of the price at Target. Kylie’s empire is built in large part on illusion, and it seems the hard reality of impending single motherhood is making difficult for her to keep up appearances. View Slideshow: Kylie Jenner: Is She REALLY Faking Her Pregnancy?!

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Joel Taylor Death Prompts FBI Investigation. Here is Why.

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

We have a pretty major and surprising update on the sudden death of Joel Taylor. As previously reported, the former Storm Chaser star was found dead on Tuesday, passing away at the very young age of 38. Multiple friends and ex-co-workers took to social media to confirm the sad news and also to pay tribute to Taylor, who graduated from the University of Oklahoma and who was rose to fame on the aforementioned Discovery Channel reality show. He was admired by nearly everyone in the field of meteorology. At the time of these reports and Twitter posts, however, the circumstances around Taylor’s death was unknown. And the same could be said for his cause of death. Now, however, TMZ and People Magazine have provided many more details on just what transpired Tuesday morning. For starters, Taylor died on board the Royal Caribbean Cruise ship Harmony of the Seas. It left from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico after his corpse was discovered by a fellow passenger. “The U.S. Coast Guard in San Juan, Puerto Rico was notified today in the afternoon by the Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas cruise ship that they had a death on board,” Ricardo Castrodad, public affairs officer for the Coast Guard’s San Juan sector, told People. Taylor’s family has reportedly identified his body. At the time of Taylor’s passing, the ship was hosting Atlantis Events’ all-gay Caribbean Cruise; Olivia Newton-John was the headlining act. According to TMZ sources, drugs were prevalent on board the cruise liner. It seems as though Taylor was partaking, per a law enforcement official who said the following to the celebrity gossip site: “It appears the death could be an overdose and Joel Taylor was consuming controlled substances.” A passenger who spent time with Taylor adds that he had consumed so much GHB on the dance floor early Tuesday morning that he was rendered unconscious and carried back to his cabin by two people. A few hours later, his body was discovered and the authorities were called in. TMZ goes on to write that the abundance of GHB, cocaine and ecstasy on the boat has triggered an FBI investigation . Numerous individuals were apparently arrested for possession before the cruise left Fort Lauderdale and this agency will be looking into how the drugs ended up on board the ship. And not merely on board, either, but on board in significant quantities. Taylor’s close friend and former colleague Reed Timmer was among the first to publicly mourn his passing on social media. “RIP my best friend and storm chasing partner, Joel Taylor. I am shocked and absolutely devastated by the loss of my incredible, caring friend,” Timmer Tweeted along with image of the pals when they were chasing storms together since 2008. He added: “We chased so many intense storms, and I wish we could have just one more storm chase. I’ll miss you forever, Joel. We lost a legend.” Added the Discovery Channel in a statement: “We are so saddened to hear about Joel’s passing. We will always remember him fondly as an incredible meteorologist and driver of ‘The Dominator.’ “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.” We echo this sentiment. May Joel rest in peace. View Slideshow: 28 Reality Stars Who Died Way Too Young

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