Many in Hollywood got the celebration started on June 26, 2015, the day on which the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage nationwide. We've heard from numerous stars regarding the decision, all elated over this historic 5-4 decision. But the following actors, actresses, athletes and singers likely pumped their fists just a bit harder than everyone else in Tinseltown. That's because they've been out of the closet for awhile now, and it's hard to believe this decision doesn't hit a little bit closer to home for them… 1. Neil Patrick Harris Neil Patrick Harris plays a womanizer on How I Met Your Mother. But he’s married to a man in real life. 2. Ellen Page Ellen Page made a major announcement in early 2014: She’s gay. We applaud her for it. 3. Jim Parsons Jim Parsons is a multi-time Emmy winner. He came out in an interview with The New York Times. 4. Anderson Cooper It’s the silver fox! Anderson Cooper made his announcment in a moving personal statement. 5. Zachary Quinto Zachary Quinto is best known for roles in Heroes, American Horror Story and on the stage. He also plays Spock in the new Star Trek franchise. 6. Adam Lambert There was never any real doubt about Adam Lambert’s sexuality. But he made it clear not long after his run on American Idol ended. View Slideshow
In the past three months, Kailyn Lowry welcomed her third child , graduated from college, developed a TV pilot, and signed a new book deal. If that’s making you feel lazy or unambitious, you may want to stop reading, because somehow, the girl didn’t stop there. Following a difficult breakup with Chris Lopez , many fans assumed Kailyn would just stay single for a while. But the girl didn’t name her memoir Hustle & Heart for nothing. Ms. Lowry never slows down, and her heart seems to regenerate at twice the speed of mere mortals’. Which is why it’s not all that surprising that Kailyn has already put the past behind her and moved on with a new dude–one who apparently lives very nearby. Rumors that Kailyn is dating Dionisio Cephas began circulating last week following a flirty tweet exchange between the neighbors. (At one point, Dionisio tweeted that he lives next door to Kailyn, but he may have been joking.) Obviously, we want this relationship to happen, if for no other reason than Dionisio Cephas might be the single greatest name we’ve ever encountered. Fortunately, it looks like these two are 100 percent hooking up. Un fortunately, they’re still in that stage where neither of them wants to admit they’re officially dating. Both parties addressed their non-relationship relationship in a recent interview with Radar Online. “I wouldn’t say we’re dating. I’m not dating anyone. But if I was going to date anyone, it would be him,” Kailyn said, sounding very much like someone who’s in a new relationship and trying not to jinx it. Much rejoicing took place on social media, as Kailyn has been through a fair amount of BS over the years, and TM2 viewers have been quite vocal about their desire to see her find love and happiness. So there was some consternation and confusion amongst Lowry lovers when Kail tweeted the following over the weekend: “Just when you think you like someone they’ll give you a cool 5 reasons you’re wasting your time.” Thankfully, Dionisio (we will never get tired of typing that name) put fans’ fears to rest today, telling Radar: “Everything is fine as far as I know.” Of course, since he’s playing the same denial game as Kailyn, Cephas added: “No, we are not dating yet. Time will tell.” Dammit, we’re just gonna go ahead and make it official for them: Kailyn Lowry and Dionisio Cephas are dating, everyone! Get on social media and spread the word! There, now neither of you has to be the first to go out on a limb. You’re welcome. As always, you can follow the link to watch Teen Mom 2 online and relive Kailyn’s turbulent love life from the beginning. View Slideshow: 13 Craziest Kailyn Lowry Rumors: Fact vs. Fiction
Following a few days of silence, Ben Affleck spoke out on Tuesday about Harvey Weinstein. The actor, who has worked many times in the past with the disgraced film producer, took to Facebook and wrote the following: I am saddened and angry that a man who I worked with used his position of power to intimidate, sexually harass and manipulate many women over decades. The additional allegations of assault that I read this morning made me sick. This is completely unacceptable, and I find myself asking what I can do to make sure this doesn’t happen to others. We need to do better at protecting our sisters, friends, co-workers and daughters. We must support those who come forward, condemn this type of behavior when we see it and help ensure there are more women in positions of power. Many had been waiting to hear from Affleck (and Matt Damon) after Weinstein played a major role in their careers by producing Good Will Hunting. Late last week, however, a bombshell report revealed that Weinstein has paid off eight women over the years in exchange for their silence regarding his alleged sexual misconduct. Then, a follow-up report claimed Weinstein has actually raped multiple young actresses and associates. He’s been fired from his company and his wife just announced she’s leaving him. The reverberations extend far beyond just Weinstein, however, as his behavior with women has been an open secret in Hollywood for decades. Who’s been helping him keep his horrible actions quiet? How deep does the cover-up go? We may find out more each day, but Rose McGowan has been one of the few people leading the charge against Weinstein from the beginning. She’s been outspoken on social media about his reputation and his inexcusable treatment of women… and now she’s here to call out Affleck. Shortly after Affleck issued the statement above, McGowan responded on Twitter. She flat out called Affleck a liar because she said she had a conversation with him many years ago in which she explained how Weinstein had sexually harassed her. Affleck’s supposed response? “Goddamnit! I told him to stop doing that.” The actress says this interaction took place while she and Affleck were at a press conference in promotion of a movie they did together, one she was “made” to attend even after an “assault” at the hands of Weinstein. McGowan concluded her Tweet in simple, straightforward fashion, by addressing Affleck with two damning words: You lie. Previously, McGowan called for all members of The Weinstein Company board to resign due to their silence over Weinstein’s treatment of women over the years. She’s doing all she can to lead this fight and to expose the rampant sexism in Hollywood. This is also known as doing the opposite of what Donna Karan is doing , as the fashion designer stepped into scalding hot water this week for suggesting Weinstein’s victims were to blame due to how they acted and dressed. Will Affleck response to McGowan’s harsh assertion? Will he have anything else to say on this controversial topic? And what disturbing piece of information will we learn next about Harvey Weinstein and/or those who know him well?
It’s hard to believe that The Irreplaceables were once part of the ALDC. What a difference a few weeks makes. On Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 24 , the two teams went head-to-head at the FIERCE National Dance Competition, and Abby Lee Miller struggled to come to terms with a significant betrayal. Watch Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 24 Online When the episode got underway, Ashlee wasted no time in going after Camille to let everyone know that she is nothing more than a snake. The big issue stemmed from Camille apparently saying Brynn was lying about her and Camryn making an appearance at the ALDC. The terrible thing about all of this was the message they were sending to the swarm of young fans who were looking at them swear at each other. The ladies retreated to continue to press the girls to do well at the competition. The Irreplaceables’ moms wanted this to be the thing that defined them for being away from Abby. They wanted to achieve a win without the influence of her. Things did not get much better when Aisha showed up to find that the girls were still defying her. She thinks the girls are struggling because they do not know much about how the industry works. This was not exactly what they wanted to hear, and it caused a lot of drama for them. Kira took issue with the way Aisha was talking about everyone and felt like she was too hard on them. In reality, Aisha wanted them to be a success because it would look bad on her if they did not. Aisha then took aim at Kalani for not paying attention to what she was saying. She worried that the girls would not be able to separate themselves from the pack if they went to an audition without their mothers. Elsewhere, Abby appeared to speak to the ALDC mothers and went on another screaming session about how she made all of the others a lot of money by letting them be a part of her team. But, why is she blaming them when she’s clearly the one who cannot handle having some money without causing some drama for herself? Things then went into overdrive when Abby bickered with a producer because she did not want to be in the audience to face the other mothers and disappears. While Abby is hiding in the shadows, everyone learns the ALDC is doing “Where Have all the Children Gone?” and everyone seemed mad about it. Things took another epic turn when the mothers threw sass at one another and went as low as trashing their daughters. The Irreplaceables take second place proving they are not the force they were with the ALDC. When does Abby Lee Miller really leave? Next week, probably. What do you think about all the action? Sound off below! View Slideshow: Lifetime Reality Shows: The Ultimate Rankings!
Delilah Rene, a nationally syndicated radio host who specializes in dedicating love songs to fans who call in, broke some awful news to her Facebook followers yesterday: Her son, Zachariah, committed suicide last Tuesday. “My dear friends, I need to share some devastating news with you. In the early morning hours, Tuesday, October 3, my son Zachariah, took his life,” Delilah wrote to her 1.4 million online fans. She went on to give a bit of background on Zachariah’s condition: “He was being treated, counseled, and embraced fiercely by family and friends while battling depression for some time now. “My heart is broken beyond repair and I can not fathom how to go on… but I have to believe he is at peace with the Lord and that God will get us through.” In a January Facebook message, Delilah had said her son was autistic. Zack was one of the host’s 13 children, 10 of whom are adopted. Another child, Sammy, passed away in 2012 due to complications from sickle cell anemia, just two years after she adopted him from a Ghanaian refugee camp in West Africa. This is what she wrote after that personal tragedy: “My son Sammy passed from this world today into heaven, but he left behind a piece of his amazing soul in all that met him. “As painful as this moment is, I am so so so so so thankful that God allowed me, my family and friends to experience the essence of his soul for the past two years. “Everyone who met him was blessed by his big heart, his silly character voices, his wonderful sense of humor and his kindness towards all. “He was a precious, precious young man and I praise the Lord that I was allowed to be bathed in Sammy’s love as his “MommaBear”… “We have been forever changed by having him in our lives.” Delilah is proudly known as the “Queen of Sappy Love Songs.” She has responded to an endless array of requests and dedications throughout her impressive career, as her nightly show is recorded in her home and airs on various stations around the country. “I will be absent from the radio and on social media for a time as I grieve and try to process this loss with my family,” Delilah wrote on Facebook shortly after confirming Zach’s passing. She added: “In the meantime we’ll be playing some of my favorite shows from the recent past. I’ll look forward to my return, as you all lift me up so very much. “Please pray for my beloved Zacky, and I will pray for all suffering from this debilitating disease called depression.” View Slideshow: 24 Stars Who Committed Suicide
As you may have heard, Megyn Kelly did not have a great week last week. Her peppy, mostly apolitical morning show, Megyn Kelly Today , premiered to less than rave reviews and featured more than a few awkward moments. Thus far, the show has served to strengthen the argument that NBC made a costly mistake in courting the former Fox News anchor. Reports that execs are desperate to fire Kelly have been circulating for months, but new revelations about just how much the network is paying the 46-year-old lead us to believe they’ll likely ride it out in hopes of seeing some return on their investment. According to a new report from Radar Online, NBC has agreed to pay Kelly an astonishing $69 million over the next three years. Yes, that awkward morning show that’s become Twitter’s favorite punchline is earning Kelly $23 million a year. For reference, NBC pays Jimmy Fallon just over $15 million annually. Matt Lauer is paid more than Megyn, with a salary of $25 million, but he’s been with the network for 23 years! “How on earth can they justify paying her $69m for three years?” said one irate insider in an interview with Radar. “The network that created Barbara Walters, Tom Brokaw and Matt Lauer will now forever be remembered for the $69m hire of Megyn Kelly,” opined another. What’s truly baffling about the staggering sum Kelly is being paid is that NBC had to know her contract amounted to a tremendous gamble on their part. Though more moderate than some of her colleagues, Kelly still made a name for herself as a rightwing firebrand at Fox News. NBC shelled out for a kinder, gentler Kelly, which baffled many within the industry. Why pay her so much to not do what she’s best known for? It’s the journalistic equivalent of signing Tom Brady for eight figures and having him play wide receiver. On top of the confusing attempt at rebranding, the network assumed the risk that left-leaning viewers would reject Kelly as a result of the controversial views she espoused in the past. And indeed, to seems to be what’s taking place. Numbers for Kelly’s second week aren’t in yet, but her ratings declined steadily during her first week on the air. Of course, that could have less to do with the fact that she once argued Santa Claus is white in an unhinged on-air tirade, and more to do with the fact that her show is simply not good. View Slideshow: Megyn Kelly Debuts on Today, Gets Destroyed on Twitter
How much drama can one person endure in a lifetime? We’re not sure, but it’s becoming pretty clear that Jenelle Evans is doing her best to set the record. From her depressing childhood with the abusive father that later abandoned her entire family to her teenage pregnancy with one of the sketchiest characters in Teen Mom history, things have just never gone well for this girl. Throw in all of her arrests, her problems with addiction, her obvious emotional issues … It’s been overwhelming just to witness. Even now that Jenelle’s managed to get her life together a little bit — enough to stop doing heroin and become a homeowner, at least — things are still very, very far from perfect. She’s got that new custody battle over her youngest son, Kaiser, which began when the boy’s grandmother learned that she’d been doing drugs while pregnant with her third child . In the papers filed for the case, the grandmother claimed that Jenelle is seriously neglectful when it comes to her poor kids, and that her husband, David Eason, has been physically abusive. Oh, and speaking of that brand new husband of hers? Yeah, even though they’ve only been married for about two weeks now, we know that they’re already having major issues. Who could forget that now-classic fight Jenelle and David had the night before the wedding , the one where Jenelle called off the wedding and David brushed her off because he was “f-cking raking”? It wasn’t exactly a great sign for their future together. So yes, there’s a lot going on in Jenelle’s life right now … but it looks like there’s about to be a whole lot more added on to the pile. See those two gentlemen right there? That’s Nathan Griffith, obviously, but the guy next to him? That’s Ryan Dolph. Ryan is a friend of Nathan’s, but he’s been around long enough to be a friend of Jenelle’s, too. Or at least they used to be friends. Let’s back up. Ryan appeared on the recently aired Teen Mom 2 special, Being Nathan, and Jenelle took some sort of issue with him shortly afterwards. We know because she made some tweets directed at him — tweets that she deleted, but thank goodness, the internet never forgets . “Remember YOU don’t come from sh-t and STILL don’t do sh-t with your life JUST LIKE NATHAN, if you want to compare each other’s lives,” she told him. “Can’t even hold a relationship because you abuse your girls just like you did to Rachel, probably Ashley. You and Nathan are peas in a pod.” Nathan, of course, is facing charges for domestic violence , and it looks like she’s accusing Ryan of the same. She also wrote “Let’s not even get started what you do for a living …”, which is interesting, because Ryan is alleged drug dealer. In an even more interesting turn of events, he’s also alleged to be her drug dealer. Jenelle’s tweets got Ryan pretty riled up, because he responded with “Let’s get something straight Jenelle, MTV has been contacting me for months before I agreed to recently film with Nate.” “I’ve been nothing but loyal to you. I was a mutual friend to you & Nate, ya never had an issue with it until you started dating David.” “Next time you got something to say Jenelle Evans or whatever the f-ck your last name is now, @ my ass,” he added. “I know where I come from. Guess you forgot you come from the same place, bitch. The only reason you’re any kind of sh-t is because of MTV.” Jenelle told him that she was the one responsible for getting him his brief MTV gig, and she also told him that he is “a two faced person.” And for having the nerve to say anything remotely negative about David, she wrote “You’ve never met David but maybe one time. You wouldn’t have any idea how much love that man has for me. How DARE you speak about him.” “Jenelle, what ya smoking?” Ryan asked her in response. “Did I never meet David, or did I meet him multiple times? I think I’ll go with multiple times. David’s changed that.” He said that he actually has a job, while David’s job is now “collecting that $$ from you.” “You think you run sh-t Jenelle, get the f-ck over yourself, MTV has blown up my phone wanting me to release our conversations & I didn’t because I didn’t want you to have to deal with David.” It seems like saving Jenelle from dealing with David was a big concern for this guy — he asked her if she remembers him “covering for your ass, and hurt your man’s feelings with the truth?” Then, in a beautifully crafted tweet, he said “Jenelle, you’re right on 1 thing though, Nate & I are 2 peas in a pod in one area, I would’t left your ass too after walking in on you f-cking Keifer.”‘ The triumphant return of Kieffer Delp! It seems like Ryan and Nathan both seen Jenelle wif Kieffer … but Ryan has one more hit for her. “Remember ‘the call’ from the Reunion when David saw Nate’s dick on ur phone, & him saying sorry his dick wasn’t as big,” he wrote. “I covered your ass.” We’re not entirely clear on the picture being painted here, but it sounds like Jenelle is still walking around with dick pics from Nathan on her phone, and that is sensational. Did David apologize sarcastically, or was it sincere? We need a million more details on this exchange. View Slideshow: Teen Mom Couples: RANKED From Worst to First! And while we don’t have those details now, it sounds like we could get them soon — in other tweets, Ryan claims that he’s currently in negotiations with various tabloids, and we should have his full story soon. Looks like Christmas is coming a little early this year!
Well… this is one way to deal with sexual harassment allegations. On Thursday afternoon, The New York Times published a bombshell article in which it quoted multiple women who claimed Harvey Weinstein took advantage of them in various inappropriate ways. According to this report, the veteran film producer has settled eight separate sexual misconduct claims over the years. Ashley Judd is among the women who have issued complaints against Weinstein. She’s now on record as saying Weinstein answered his hotel room door in 1997, while Judd was shooting the movie Kiss the Girls, and asked if he could either massage her or if she would watch him take a shower. We know, right? EWWWWW . In response to this multitude of claims against him, Weinstein basically acknowledged his many decades’ worth of lewd behavior. “I appreciate the way I’ve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it,” he said, adding at the time: “Though I’m trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go.” Fair enough, we guess. What else could he really say in the face of these allegations? We now have the answer. In a follow-up statement, clearly written without the help of a publicist, Weinstein opened by blaming the era in which he started his career for how he acted toward the opposite sex. “I came of age in the 60’s and 70’s, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different. That was the culture then,” the producer said. “I have since learned it’s not an excuse, in the office – or out of it. To anyone.” Okay, fine. If Weinstein had stopped there, we wouldn’t even be writing this right now. But he didn’t stop there. “Though I’m trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go. That is my commitment,” he added. “My journey now will be to learn about myself and conquer my demons. Over the last year I’ve asked Lisa Bloom to tutor me and she’s put together a team of people. “I’ve brought on therapists and I plan to take a leave of absence from my company and to deal with this issue head on. I so respect all women and regret what happened.” For the record, Lisa Bloom is a lawyer who specializes in representing celebrities seeking some kind of payday. She sat alongside Blac Chyna this summer, for example, during her revenge porn case against Rob Kardashian . It’s unclear how she has been acting as a “tutor” to Weinstein. Weinstein then wrote this: Jay Z wrote in 4:44 “I’m not the man I thought I was and I better be that man for my children.” The same is true for me. I want a second chance in the community but I know I’ve got work to do to earn it. For the record: Jay Z did not rap these words. What he did rap was this: “And if my children knew/I don’t even know what I would do/If they ain’t look at me the same/I would prob’ly die with all the shame.” From there, Weinstein – inspired, we suppose, by this week’s Las Vegas shooting – turned his attention to… the National Rifle Assocation? Yup. “I’ve decided that I’m going to give the NRA my full attention. I hope Wayne LaPierre will enjoy his retirement party. “I’m going to do it at the same place I had my Bar Mitzvah. I’m making a movie about our President, perhaps we can make it a joint retirement party.” Finally, after touting his progressive bona fides in this manner, Weinstein wrapped it up. “One year ago, I began organizing a $5 million foundation to give scholarships to women directors at USC,” he wrote, concluding: “While this might seem coincidental, it has been in the works for a year. It will be named after my mom and I won’t disappoint her.” We’ve got a feeling it’s way too late for that. Mrs. Weinstein is likely quite disappointed in her son already.
Not everyone has success on Tinder. It really can be a hit-or-miss platform, considering the subjectivity involved in members of the opposite sex simply looking at one's picture and choosing on the spot to swipe left or right. But this isn't the case for Phil. Phil is outright OWNING Tinder at the moment, earning positive responses from nearly everyone who comes across his profile. What's his secret? Well… Phil is an Alaskan Malamute. His owner made Phil an actual Tinder profile and the replies have gone viral – because they're hilarious! That's what happens when you're the one online dater who can get away with asking to lick someone on a first date. Scroll around below to get an idea of what Phil's life is like on Tinder: 1. First, This is Phil: Who would NOT want to go home with him, right?!? 2. This is A Lot of Negotiating But the two sides arrive at an amicable resolution. 3. Illegal?!? What, are they gonna put me in doggy jail? 4. Dog WALKER? Lady, walking isn’t the action I’m looking for here. 5. You Know When People Ask “Who’s a Good Boy?” The answer is me. 6. A Little Tit for Tat, Please? Or belly rubs for commands, I should say? View Slideshow
Not everyone has success on Tinder. It really can be a hit-or-miss platform, considering the subjectivity involved in members of the opposite sex simply looking at one's picture and choosing on the spot to swipe left or right. But this isn't the case for Phil. Phil is outright OWNING Tinder at the moment, earning positive responses from nearly everyone who comes across his profile. What's his secret? Well… Phil is an Alaskan Malamute. His owner made Phil an actual Tinder profile and the replies have gone viral – because they're hilarious! That's what happens when you're the one online dater who can get away with asking to lick someone on a first date. Scroll around below to get an idea of what Phil's life is like on Tinder: 1. First, This is Phil: Who would NOT want to go home with him, right?!? 2. This is A Lot of Negotiating But the two sides arrive at an amicable resolution. 3. Illegal?!? What, are they gonna put me in doggy jail? 4. Dog WALKER? Lady, walking isn’t the action I’m looking for here. 5. You Know When People Ask “Who’s a Good Boy?” The answer is me. 6. A Little Tit for Tat, Please? Or belly rubs for commands, I should say? View Slideshow
