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19 Most Explosive Celebrity Scandals of 2017

2017 has been quite the year for the celebrity world.  In a scandalous sense, that is. From misguided commercial ideas to very serious sexual harassment allegations, scroll through the biggest scandals of 2017 below… 1. The Fall of Harvey Weinstein Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual misconduct in damning reports in the New York Times. In the aftermath, things got worse when more than 50 women came forward with their women came forward with allegations of rape, assault and sexual harassment against the disgraced movie mogul. The chain of events set off the #MeToo movement in which people took to social media to reveal their own experiences. 2. Kevin Spacey’s Career Drops Like a House of Cards It’s hard to believe that Kevin Spacey was once seen as one of the finest actors in the business. With several awards under his belt and rave reviews for much of his projects, the only way was down. Star Trek: Discovery star Anthony Rapp alleged that Kevin made unwanted sexual advances towards him at a party in 1986. Rapp was 14 at the time of the incident while Spacey was 26. In the aftermath, Kevin thought it would be a good idea to apologize while claiming not to remember the incident. As if that was not bad enough, he confirmed in the same statement that he has been living as a gay man. The world was not impressed. House of Cards was swiftly cancelled by Netflix, and production on the series was placed on hold. Spacey was fired and the show is expected to resume production with Robin Wright taking on the lead role. 3. Kevin Hart: The Adult Movie Star Kevin Hart got hot and heavy with a model in Las Vegas, but his world was turned upside down when it emerged that the whole incident was caught on video and was being shopped to adult entertainment companies. To make matters worse, Kevin’s wife, Enriko was eight months pregnant, but the pair is seemingly still together. Kevin is very likely scared of cameras for life. 4. Kathy Griffin Beheads Her Career Kathy Griffin is well-known for her knack for going too far when it comes to her comedy. Nothing could prepare her for the backlash she received when she posed in a graphic image with a fake head that was supposed to be Donald Trump. She apologized when she was blacklisted by Hollywood, but has since retracted the apology because she seemingly has nothing else to lose. The comedian will likely think twice before thinking about cracking a joke in 2018. 5. DeMario Jackson and Corinne Olympios Shut Down Paradise DeMario Jackson and Corinne Olympios got way too drunk while filming Bachelor in Paradise. Their sex romp was met with a whole lot of controversy when rumors emerged that Corinne was way too drunk to give consent. Production was halted on the series and everyone was sent home. After an investigation, it was found that there was no misconduct on the set. The show later re-entered production and both Jackson and Olympios chose not to return. 6. Corey Feldman Claims His Life is in Danger Corey Feldman has long been open about knowing the names of Hollywood pedophiles who made his life hell as a young star. Things took a turn in October when he said he said he would finally reveal the names of the people. Then, he posted a Youtube video and claimed that his life was in danger. “I had a near-death experience last night where I felt like I was almost going to be killed,” he said. “Two trucks came speeding at me at the same time on a crosswalk.” That incident was not enough to silence the actor. He later alleged that Jon Grissom and Alphy Hoffman were pedophiles. View Slideshow

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19 Most Explosive Celebrity Scandals of 2017

19 Most Explosive Celebrity Scandals of 2017

2017 has been quite the year for the celebrity world.  In a scandalous sense, that is. From misguided commercial ideas to very serious sexual harassment allegations, scroll through the biggest scandals of 2017 below… 1. The Fall of Harvey Weinstein Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual misconduct in damning reports in the New York Times. In the aftermath, things got worse when more than 50 women came forward with their women came forward with allegations of rape, assault and sexual harassment against the disgraced movie mogul. The chain of events set off the #MeToo movement in which people took to social media to reveal their own experiences. 2. Kevin Spacey’s Career Drops Like a House of Cards It’s hard to believe that Kevin Spacey was once seen as one of the finest actors in the business. With several awards under his belt and rave reviews for much of his projects, the only way was down. Star Trek: Discovery star Anthony Rapp alleged that Kevin made unwanted sexual advances towards him at a party in 1986. Rapp was 14 at the time of the incident while Spacey was 26. In the aftermath, Kevin thought it would be a good idea to apologize while claiming not to remember the incident. As if that was not bad enough, he confirmed in the same statement that he has been living as a gay man. The world was not impressed. House of Cards was swiftly cancelled by Netflix, and production on the series was placed on hold. Spacey was fired and the show is expected to resume production with Robin Wright taking on the lead role. 3. Kevin Hart: The Adult Movie Star Kevin Hart got hot and heavy with a model in Las Vegas, but his world was turned upside down when it emerged that the whole incident was caught on video and was being shopped to adult entertainment companies. To make matters worse, Kevin’s wife, Enriko was eight months pregnant, but the pair is seemingly still together. Kevin is very likely scared of cameras for life. 4. Kathy Griffin Beheads Her Career Kathy Griffin is well-known for her knack for going too far when it comes to her comedy. Nothing could prepare her for the backlash she received when she posed in a graphic image with a fake head that was supposed to be Donald Trump. She apologized when she was blacklisted by Hollywood, but has since retracted the apology because she seemingly has nothing else to lose. The comedian will likely think twice before thinking about cracking a joke in 2018. 5. DeMario Jackson and Corinne Olympios Shut Down Paradise DeMario Jackson and Corinne Olympios got way too drunk while filming Bachelor in Paradise. Their sex romp was met with a whole lot of controversy when rumors emerged that Corinne was way too drunk to give consent. Production was halted on the series and everyone was sent home. After an investigation, it was found that there was no misconduct on the set. The show later re-entered production and both Jackson and Olympios chose not to return. 6. Corey Feldman Claims His Life is in Danger Corey Feldman has long been open about knowing the names of Hollywood pedophiles who made his life hell as a young star. Things took a turn in October when he said he said he would finally reveal the names of the people. Then, he posted a Youtube video and claimed that his life was in danger. “I had a near-death experience last night where I felt like I was almost going to be killed,” he said. “Two trucks came speeding at me at the same time on a crosswalk.” That incident was not enough to silence the actor. He later alleged that Jon Grissom and Alphy Hoffman were pedophiles. View Slideshow

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13 Nastiest Celebrity Feuds of 2017

Taylor vs. Katy? Taylor vs. Kim? Taylor vs… everyone? No, 2017 was not a year where only Taylor Swift feuded with her fellow celebrities, it just felt that way. Scroll down for a look at the most memorable rivalries of the past 12 months: 1. Katy Perry vs. Taylor Swift This feud has been going on for years now, but it was elevated to dizzying heights in 2017. “Honestly, it’s really like she started it and it’s time for her to finish it,” said Katy in May during Carpool Karaoke with James Corden. What followed was a colossal change of heart on Katy’s part. In multiple interviews thereafter, Katy was saying that she always loved Taylor. In a hilarious turn of events, Taylor released all of her music on streaming services the same day Katy released her new album. This is the feud that keeps on giving. 2. NeNe Leaks vs. Kim Zolciak It’s crazy to imagine that NeNe and Kim were once scheduled to star in a joint spin-off of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Their feud in 2017 reached new levels of crazy when Kim’s daughter, Brielle Biermann claimed there as an insect infestation in NeNe’s home. “@briellebiermann We don’t have roaches! If you found 1, u brought it with u or it fell outta yo funky p—y!, said Leakes via Instagram. “Please know I will get You all the way together when you start f–king wit me and mine!” NeNe proceeded to call Kim racist, but it backfired in stunning fashion when Kim sought legal counsel. 3. Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall A third Sex and the City movie was allegedly days away from entering production, but multiple reports swirled, claiming that Cattrall’s diva demands for the movie ultimately found it being shelved indefinitely. Cattrall subsequently chatted to Piers Morgan about her feud with Sarah Jessica Parker and she was not supportive of her former friend at all. “And this is really where I take to task the people from Sex and the City and specifically Sarah Jessica Parker in that I think she could have been nicer. I don’t know what her issue is, I never have.” We’ll probably be waiting until a reboot of the series kicks off for a response from Parker. 4. Caitlyn Jenner vs. The Kardashians Caitlyn Jenner released a tell-all memoir that was met with an icy response from the Kardashians. Caitlyn confirmed in November that the family no longer spoke to her. Kim was especially mad about the whole thing and opened up about it to Ellen DeGeneres. “I don’t expect her to be honest about my mom now, but it’s just so hurtful. Like, I just wish her all the success in the world, but not at our expense.” 5. Drake Bell vs. Josh Peck Drake Bell lashed out at Josh Peck for not inviting him to his wedding. “When you’re not invited to the wedding the message is clear….” he wrote on social media. In the end, the two men hugged it out at the MTV VMAs and all was right in the world. 6. Taylor Swift vs. Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Taylor brought her feud with Kim and Kanye back into the spotlight when she had some choice lyrics seemingly aimed at Kanye on “Look What You Made Me Do.” “I don’t like your little games / Don’t like your tilted stage / The role you made me play / Of the fool, no, I don’t like you.” Kim responded months late by reposting the image that included the nude wax figure of Taylor Swift from Kanye’s “Famous” video. Fans were not impressed and the comments of the post were filled with rat emojis. View Slideshow

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13 Nastiest Celebrity Feuds of 2017

13 Nastiest Celebrity Feuds of 2017

Taylor vs. Katy? Taylor vs. Kim? Taylor vs… everyone? No, 2017 was not a year where only Taylor Swift feuded with her fellow celebrities, it just felt that way. Scroll down for a look at the most memorable rivalries of the past 12 months: 1. Katy Perry vs. Taylor Swift This feud has been going on for years now, but it was elevated to dizzying heights in 2017. “Honestly, it’s really like she started it and it’s time for her to finish it,” said Katy in May during Carpool Karaoke with James Corden. What followed was a colossal change of heart on Katy’s part. In multiple interviews thereafter, Katy was saying that she always loved Taylor. In a hilarious turn of events, Taylor released all of her music on streaming services the same day Katy released her new album. This is the feud that keeps on giving. 2. NeNe Leaks vs. Kim Zolciak It’s crazy to imagine that NeNe and Kim were once scheduled to star in a joint spin-off of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Their feud in 2017 reached new levels of crazy when Kim’s daughter, Brielle Biermann claimed there as an insect infestation in NeNe’s home. “@briellebiermann We don’t have roaches! If you found 1, u brought it with u or it fell outta yo funky p—y!, said Leakes via Instagram. “Please know I will get You all the way together when you start f–king wit me and mine!” NeNe proceeded to call Kim racist, but it backfired in stunning fashion when Kim sought legal counsel. 3. Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall A third Sex and the City movie was allegedly days away from entering production, but multiple reports swirled, claiming that Cattrall’s diva demands for the movie ultimately found it being shelved indefinitely. Cattrall subsequently chatted to Piers Morgan about her feud with Sarah Jessica Parker and she was not supportive of her former friend at all. “And this is really where I take to task the people from Sex and the City and specifically Sarah Jessica Parker in that I think she could have been nicer. I don’t know what her issue is, I never have.” We’ll probably be waiting until a reboot of the series kicks off for a response from Parker. 4. Caitlyn Jenner vs. The Kardashians Caitlyn Jenner released a tell-all memoir that was met with an icy response from the Kardashians. Caitlyn confirmed in November that the family no longer spoke to her. Kim was especially mad about the whole thing and opened up about it to Ellen DeGeneres. “I don’t expect her to be honest about my mom now, but it’s just so hurtful. Like, I just wish her all the success in the world, but not at our expense.” 5. Drake Bell vs. Josh Peck Drake Bell lashed out at Josh Peck for not inviting him to his wedding. “When you’re not invited to the wedding the message is clear….” he wrote on social media. In the end, the two men hugged it out at the MTV VMAs and all was right in the world. 6. Taylor Swift vs. Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Taylor brought her feud with Kim and Kanye back into the spotlight when she had some choice lyrics seemingly aimed at Kanye on “Look What You Made Me Do.” “I don’t like your little games / Don’t like your tilted stage / The role you made me play / Of the fool, no, I don’t like you.” Kim responded months late by reposting the image that included the nude wax figure of Taylor Swift from Kanye’s “Famous” video. Fans were not impressed and the comments of the post were filled with rat emojis. View Slideshow

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Siggy Flicker: I Quit The Real Housewives of New Jersey!

Siggy Flicker has sent a couple messages to The Real Housewives of New Jersey: One would be this: See ya! Wouldn’t wanna be ya! And the other would be this: Peace out, mother effers! What we’re trying to say it this: Flicker has quit the Bravo reality hit after just two seasons as a regular cast member. After joining the series in 2015, Flicker has struggled to catch on with viewers, while also feuding endless with various colleagues. Of late, for example, the irritating 50-year old got into it with Margaret Josephs after the women went to Milan … and Josephs accused Flicker of being “anti-Semitic” due to a comment about Adolf Hitler. Yeah, Awkward. “Looking back at the show I truly wanted to make a difference for Jersey and in Jersey and I realized that I had too many obstacles working against me and I couldn’t do it,” Flicker told Us Weekly , pretty hilariously, upon announcing her decision to leave. (We’re just saying: if you want to make a difference for Jersey and in Jersey, appearing on this reality show isn’t really the way to do it.) Added Flicker: “I feel like I lost the battle but I won the war because at the end of the day, everyone’s goal should be … to be happy. “And there is nothing more that I love than myself, my husband and my family too much for them to be unhappy and for me to be unhappy.” Along those lines, Flicker wrote the following as a caption to the image below: Celebrate life. Celebrate love. Your life. Your rules. Surround yourself with the best of the best & you will flourish every single day! #love Meanwhile, a production insider tells the aforementioned tabloid that Flicker thinks she received a rough edit this season and felt “betrayed” by production. “There’s not a chance she’ll go back. She feels liberated,” the source added. Of course, there are always two sides. And the opposite side says Flicker was tough to work with and that her future on the series would have been bleak even if she had not arrived at this decision to walk away. “She was not going to be asked back,” alleges this source. “Fan reaction about her has been very negative, especially with what she has posted on social media.” What do you think? Will you still watch The Real Housewives of New Jersey online or on TV, even with Siggy Flicker? View Slideshow: 17 Stars Who Really Love the Real Housewives Elsewhere, the now FORMER star said the following to Bravo’s The Daily Dish: “After much reflection and Bravo’s support, I have decided that this will be my last season on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. “I am grateful to the network for allowing me to be part of this successful franchise and wish only the best for Teresa [Giudice], Melissa [Gorga], Dolores, Danielle [Staub] and Margaret. “At this time, I want to focus on my beautiful family, my growing business and some exciting new projects.”

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Meghan Markle & Kate Middleton: Lunching Together to Quash Feud Rumors?

Meghan Markle is a divorced American newcomer, poised to marry into the British Royal Family. Kate Middleton is pregnant with yet another hair to the crown. As much as Kensington Palace tries to quash rumors of a feud between Kate and Meghan , people notice when one woman is stealing another’s spotlight. And some wonder if Kate and Meghan’s “double date” with the Queen has less to do with family and is instead a calculated move to make the women seem like friends. Kate Middleton is pregnant with her third child. She’s due in April, and while a third royal baby isnt’t the same as the first, well, we’re still talking about a royal baby, folks. It’s big news. You know what else is big news? Kate Middleton’s brother-in-law is engaged. Harry and Meghan Markle have even set the wedding date for May 19th. As excited as people are for the nuptials … that is the month after Kate gives birth. They couldn’t have put it off? People reports that Meghan Markle joined her fiance Prince Harry on Wednesday for a yearly royal tradition. It was the annual pre-Christmas lunch. It took place with Harry’s grandmother, the Queen. And they were not alone. Joining them were Prince William and Kate Middleton. Now, the Royal family has been moving its members around secretly when needed for literal centuries. For this, though, no one made any apparent moves to keep things covert, and the whole world knows that Kate and Meghan were eating side-by-side. Maybe it’s just tradition … or maybe they’re hoping that news of this family lunch at Buckingham Palace smooths all of those stories of resentment. Even before Meghan Markle was engaged to Prince Harry or set her wedding date so close to Kate’s due date, Meghan was nudging the already publicly pregnant Kate Middleton out of the spotlight. Anyone else remember that ridiculous story about Meghan Markle “curing” Kate Middleton’s morning sickness with some sort of home remedy? At the time, Meghan was just Harry’s girlfriend, but rumors were already attributing magical healing powers to her. Now that the two are engaged, some people are basically forgetting that Kate’s even pregnant. As the wedding date approaches, discussions of Meghan Markle are going to grow more frequent, not less. (Honestly, I predict that plenty of stories about Kate giving birth are going to be framed in a way that mentions Meghan) Stories of royal resentment, true or not, aren’t going away any time soon. So what makes the royal family so happy to have Meghan Markle join them? A couple of things. One, Prince Harry isn’t a some sort of royal colleague — he’s the prince. He lost his mother at a young age, and his grandmother adores him. (Who doesn’t?) So of course they’re happy to clear away some of the hurdles that stand between him and happiness. Honestly, restrictions on royal marriages should have probably gone away a long time ago. Two, the British government and Kensington Palace know how to do math, and they’ve crunched the numbers. It’s projected that Meghan Markle’s wedding to Prince Harry could rake in some serious dough for the UK. How much dough, you ask? $670 million . With the UK bracing itself for losses during their Brexit nightmare, a wedding that draws in 1,000 times its cost is a big win. And Harry’s happiness? Also a win. Whatever issues Meghan and Kate might have — honestly, rumor tends to suggest that it’s Kate with the alleged gripes — shouldn’t matter when it comes to each other’s happiness. They’re about to become family. What’s almost certain is that, if these two really are feuding, it’ll stay quiet — expressed only as rumor. Because the Royal Family would love to avoid scandals. It would be so nice to believe that the four of them just had a nice lunch with their grandmother who’s also the Queen and that everyone was happy for each other. Sadly, the world doesn’t always work like that. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Official Engagement Photos!

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Meghan Markle is a divorced American newcomer, poised to marry into the British Royal Family. Kate Middleton is pregnant with yet another hair to the crown. As much as Kensington Palace tries to quash rumors of a feud between Kate and Meghan , people notice when one woman is stealing another’s spotlight. And some wonder if Kate and Meghan’s “double date” with the Queen has less to do with family and is instead a calculated move to make the women seem like friends. Kate Middleton is pregnant with her third child. She’s due in April, and while a third royal baby isnt’t the same as the first, well, we’re still talking about a royal baby, folks. It’s big news. You know what else is big news? Kate Middleton’s brother-in-law is engaged. Harry and Meghan Markle have even set the wedding date for May 19th. As excited as people are for the nuptials … that is the month after Kate gives birth. They couldn’t have put it off? People reports that Meghan Markle joined her fiance Prince Harry on Wednesday for a yearly royal tradition. It was the annual pre-Christmas lunch. It took place with Harry’s grandmother, the Queen. And they were not alone. Joining them were Prince William and Kate Middleton. Now, the Royal family has been moving its members around secretly when needed for literal centuries. For this, though, no one made any apparent moves to keep things covert, and the whole world knows that Kate and Meghan were eating side-by-side. Maybe it’s just tradition … or maybe they’re hoping that news of this family lunch at Buckingham Palace smooths all of those stories of resentment. Even before Meghan Markle was engaged to Prince Harry or set her wedding date so close to Kate’s due date, Meghan was nudging the already publicly pregnant Kate Middleton out of the spotlight. Anyone else remember that ridiculous story about Meghan Markle “curing” Kate Middleton’s morning sickness with some sort of home remedy? At the time, Meghan was just Harry’s girlfriend, but rumors were already attributing magical healing powers to her. Now that the two are engaged, some people are basically forgetting that Kate’s even pregnant. As the wedding date approaches, discussions of Meghan Markle are going to grow more frequent, not less. (Honestly, I predict that plenty of stories about Kate giving birth are going to be framed in a way that mentions Meghan) Stories of royal resentment, true or not, aren’t going away any time soon. So what makes the royal family so happy to have Meghan Markle join them? A couple of things. One, Prince Harry isn’t a some sort of royal colleague — he’s the prince. He lost his mother at a young age, and his grandmother adores him. (Who doesn’t?) So of course they’re happy to clear away some of the hurdles that stand between him and happiness. Honestly, restrictions on royal marriages should have probably gone away a long time ago. Two, the British government and Kensington Palace know how to do math, and they’ve crunched the numbers. It’s projected that Meghan Markle’s wedding to Prince Harry could rake in some serious dough for the UK. How much dough, you ask? $670 million . With the UK bracing itself for losses during their Brexit nightmare, a wedding that draws in 1,000 times its cost is a big win. And Harry’s happiness? Also a win. Whatever issues Meghan and Kate might have — honestly, rumor tends to suggest that it’s Kate with the alleged gripes — shouldn’t matter when it comes to each other’s happiness. They’re about to become family. What’s almost certain is that, if these two really are feuding, it’ll stay quiet — expressed only as rumor. Because the Royal Family would love to avoid scandals. It would be so nice to believe that the four of them just had a nice lunch with their grandmother who’s also the Queen and that everyone was happy for each other. Sadly, the world doesn’t always work like that. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Official Engagement Photos!

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McKayla Maroney Sues USA Gymnastics: They Forced Me to Stay Silent

In October, McKayla Maroney revealed that she’d been molested by her team doctor , Larry Nassar. That makes her one of more than 140 survivors who accuse him of the same thing. From the outset, it’s been strongly hinted that there were people who knew about Nassar’s sexual predation and kept quiet. Now, McKayla’s taking action against the people whom she accuses of covering up a monster in their midst. McKayla is only one of many young women who have accused Dr. Nassar of molesting them when they were girls, preying upon them under the guise of “treatment.” Dr. Nassar has been sentenced for child porn charges, and has pleaded guilty to molesting 10 girls. Obviously, that’s just a drop in the awful bucket beside the number of women who accuse him. Wednesday, McKayla Maroney filed a lawsuit against USA Gymnastics.for the role that she says that they played in covering up Dr. Nassar’s monstrous deeds. As part of a financial settlement (of a reported sum of $1.25 million) so that McKayla could get needed psychological treatments, USA Gymnastics allegedly included a non-disclosure agreement. Maroney’s lawyer says that USA Gymnastics forced this provision so that “it could further conceal and shield from public scrutiny, outside investigation, and law enforcement, the true nature of Nassar’s horrific sexual abuse of minors.” Dr. Nassar’s misdeeds are not really in question. Again, this is a man who has already confessed to multiple counts of molestation. “Plaintiff alleges that Defendant USAG had a plan to keep the sexual abuse of Nassar quiet, and allow Nassar to quietly leave USAG, further silencing his victims.” To be fair, apparently USA Gymnastics contacted the FBI with at least some information on Larry Nassar, but allegedly failed to raise any kind of public alarm. Which may have allowed him to find new victims. The NDA would then appear to be a measure intended to conceal any wrongdoing by USA Gymnastics — hiding their mistake in hiring Nassar and also hoping to bury his misdeeds forever. If you’re thinking  gee, how can McKayla speak up on this if she signed a non-disclosure agreement?  … well, funny thing about that. ( Funny  probably isn’t the right word, here) McKayla Maroney lives in California, where survivors of child sexual abuse — like McKayla — cannot be forced to sign NDAs as part of a settlement. Which is probably why McKayla’s attorney, John Manly, had zero kind words to say about the agreement: He referred to it as “hypocritical, immoral, and in this case illegal.” We’re no legal scholars, but it sounds like he’s right. Manly had further choice words for USA Gymnastics, and specifically for whoever among them new about Dr. Nassar but allegedly prioritized avoiding public embarrassment, allowing him to go on and find new prey at the University of Michigan. “Those responsible for this should be removed from the Olympic movement and USA Gymnastics.” That sounds fair. As punishment and as a deterrent, so that this will hopefully never happen again. “If they would treat one of the most famous athletes in world like this, how poorly would they treat a recreational gymnast abused by her coach.” That’s a really good point. McKayla Maroney is a household name. She’s met the President. (Well, the good one, from last year) Look at how hard McKayla is having to fight for justice, and she’s a celebrity. Someone with no celebrity status would surely be much more intimidated — by Dr. Nassar and by any attempts to shush them by USA Gymnastics. With more and more sex monsters being exposed every day, we hope that the world will become a safer place for women and girls. But that’s going to take time. It’s also going to take these predatory men, and the people who helped keep their secrets, facing real consequences. That, we think, is what McKayla aims to do. View Slideshow: Hollywood Sex Scandal: Who’s Been Caught? Accused? Fired?

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In October, McKayla Maroney revealed that she’d been molested by her team doctor , Larry Nassar. That makes her one of more than 140 survivors who accuse him of the same thing. From the outset, it’s been strongly hinted that there were people who knew about Nassar’s sexual predation and kept quiet. Now, McKayla’s taking action against the people whom she accuses of covering up a monster in their midst. McKayla is only one of many young women who have accused Dr. Nassar of molesting them when they were girls, preying upon them under the guise of “treatment.” Dr. Nassar has been sentenced for child porn charges, and has pleaded guilty to molesting 10 girls. Obviously, that’s just a drop in the awful bucket beside the number of women who accuse him. Wednesday, McKayla Maroney filed a lawsuit against USA Gymnastics.for the role that she says that they played in covering up Dr. Nassar’s monstrous deeds. As part of a financial settlement (of a reported sum of $1.25 million) so that McKayla could get needed psychological treatments, USA Gymnastics allegedly included a non-disclosure agreement. Maroney’s lawyer says that USA Gymnastics forced this provision so that “it could further conceal and shield from public scrutiny, outside investigation, and law enforcement, the true nature of Nassar’s horrific sexual abuse of minors.” Dr. Nassar’s misdeeds are not really in question. Again, this is a man who has already confessed to multiple counts of molestation. “Plaintiff alleges that Defendant USAG had a plan to keep the sexual abuse of Nassar quiet, and allow Nassar to quietly leave USAG, further silencing his victims.” To be fair, apparently USA Gymnastics contacted the FBI with at least some information on Larry Nassar, but allegedly failed to raise any kind of public alarm. Which may have allowed him to find new victims. The NDA would then appear to be a measure intended to conceal any wrongdoing by USA Gymnastics — hiding their mistake in hiring Nassar and also hoping to bury his misdeeds forever. If you’re thinking  gee, how can McKayla speak up on this if she signed a non-disclosure agreement?  … well, funny thing about that. ( Funny  probably isn’t the right word, here) McKayla Maroney lives in California, where survivors of child sexual abuse — like McKayla — cannot be forced to sign NDAs as part of a settlement. Which is probably why McKayla’s attorney, John Manly, had zero kind words to say about the agreement: He referred to it as “hypocritical, immoral, and in this case illegal.” We’re no legal scholars, but it sounds like he’s right. Manly had further choice words for USA Gymnastics, and specifically for whoever among them new about Dr. Nassar but allegedly prioritized avoiding public embarrassment, allowing him to go on and find new prey at the University of Michigan. “Those responsible for this should be removed from the Olympic movement and USA Gymnastics.” That sounds fair. As punishment and as a deterrent, so that this will hopefully never happen again. “If they would treat one of the most famous athletes in world like this, how poorly would they treat a recreational gymnast abused by her coach.” That’s a really good point. McKayla Maroney is a household name. She’s met the President. (Well, the good one, from last year) Look at how hard McKayla is having to fight for justice, and she’s a celebrity. Someone with no celebrity status would surely be much more intimidated — by Dr. Nassar and by any attempts to shush them by USA Gymnastics. With more and more sex monsters being exposed every day, we hope that the world will become a safer place for women and girls. But that’s going to take time. It’s also going to take these predatory men, and the people who helped keep their secrets, facing real consequences. That, we think, is what McKayla aims to do. View Slideshow: Hollywood Sex Scandal: Who’s Been Caught? Accused? Fired?

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Eva Longoria: Pregnant with First Child!!!

Eva Longoria is getting set to ring in the new year with the most exciting news possible: SHE’S PREGNANT!!!!! A rep for the former Desperate Housewives star has confirmed the blessed development, adding that Longoria is four months along and she even knows the gender of the baby-to-be. It will be a boy. And the father, of course, is Longoria’s husband, Jose Baston. The impending bundle of joy will be the first child for the 42-year old star, while Baston already has three kids. He shares children José, Tali and Mariana with ex-wife Natalia Esperón. Early last year, Longoria gushed over her then-fiance, telling Us Weekly all about his benevolent personality and how it especially shined through when it came to his kids. “He’s a very selfless person and he’s an amazing dad,” Longoria told the tabloid at the time, adding: “His children are the most important thing to him and that’s really beautiful to watch.” Baston is president of Televisa, the largest media company in Latin America. He started dating Longoria about four years ago and the two got engaged in Dubai in December 2015. They were married in May of 2016 in Mexico. Longoria, meanwhile, sparked pregnancy chatter in September when she stepped out a loose-fitting dress while on vacation in Greece. Previous to this sighting, in April of this year, Longoria laughed off other pregnancy rumors after photos of her were snapped on a board. “I saw some pictures of myself [looking] really fat on a boat,” she laughed in a Snapchat video. “I have to tell you, all I did was eat cheese. So that’s the news of the day. I’m not pregnant, just eating a lot of cheese, a lot of wine, a lot of pancakes.” Well…we’re sorry to report that Longoria won’t be drinking very much wine over the next five months. But it will all be worth it in the end. The beautiful actress was cheated on by then-husband Tony Parker many years ago and admitted to People Magazine in May that she didn’t really think she would walk down the aisle again. “It’s him,” though,” she told the publication. “He makes it all worth it.” How sweet, right?!? Hola was the first to report the news of Longoria’s pregnancy. We send our very best wishes to the couple! View Slideshow: Celebrity Babies: Who Became Parents in 2017?

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Eva Longoria: Pregnant with First Child!!!