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J.D. Madison, Southern Charm Star, Also Accused of Sexual Assault

J.D. Madison and Thomas Ravenel now have something in common. But it’s not friendship and it’s not a role on Bravo reality series Southern Charm. It’s the fact that each has been accused of sexual assault. We’ve documented in the past how Ravenel has been accused of raping both a nanny and a woman with whom he went on a date a couple years ago. The lead Southern Charm cast member has since announced that he will not be returning for Season 6. Now, People Magazine has confirmed that an incident report was filed in August 25 with the Mount Pleasant Police Department against South Carolina businessman Madison, who is pretty tight with Ravenel. He’s appeared multiple times on Southern Charm as a result. According to legal documents, allegations of rape, sexual assault and involuntary drugging have been leveled against Madison by a South Carolina female, whose name was redacted by authorities. The details are pretty disgusting. The alleged victim told police that the incident in question took place on August 21, 2017. She says that she was with Madison, his male friend and another female friend at her house for a drink prior to heading out to a local bar. While there, she alleges that Madison intentionally broke a glass – and, as she cleaned it up, Madison “slipped a drug” in her already-poured beverage on the counter. The victim says that, after finishing the drink, she fell in and out of consciousness. Later, in the early hours of August 22, the woman says she awoke in the guest bedroom of her home where Madison was “forcibly raping and sodomizing her.” The attack supposedly stopped after Madison received a phone call from his wife. Then there’s this addendum to the story: FITSNews has identified the male with Madison and the alleged victim that night as Jay Schwartz, a local chiropractor.  He was arrested on drug charges this same evening. Mount Pleasant are reportedly investigating these charges, while Bravo is yet to issue a comment. The allegations against Madison come three months after allegations of sexual assault were brought against Ravenel by “Nanny Dawn,” who was featured Southern Charm caring for Ravenel’s two children with ex Kathryn Dennis. Another unnamed woman also brought a similar charge against the Wealthy Charleston resident. Ravenel is currently under investigation by South Carolina police. He dropped out of the show this month admist these scandals , defiant in his statement and adamant that only Bravo producers had done anything wrong. “I’m not doing the show anymore,” Ravenel Tweeted, adding: “In the contract they have the right to fictionalize your story. They took advantage of me. I decided I’ve got too much to lose and informed them I’m not coming back.” This guy sucks so much. And even if J.D. Madison never faces any charges for what he’s accused of above, we feel confident in saying he sucks a lot, too.

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Demi Lovato: Losing Control of Her Life While in Rehab?!

It’s been over a month since Demi Lovato suffered a heroin overdose that nearly claimed her life. During that time, the singer has been proactive about seeking the sort of treatment that might prevent her from coming so close to tragedy a second time. These days, Lovato is in rehab, and sources say she’s fully devoted to the hard work of recovery. Not only has Demi checked herself into an in-patient treatment facility in Arizona, she’s also been making regular trips to Chicago to meet with the team of therapists who helped her to get sober for the first time, six years ago. Of course, in some respects, it’s easier for someone in Demi’s position to put everything on hold in order to focus on self-care. After all, most addicts don’t have the luxury of taking months off work and checking into a pricey rehab center. But in other ways, Lovato’s battle with substance abuse is complicated by her wealth and fame. Sources close to the pop star say all the touring and performing made it easier for her to fall back in with the wrong crowd, and it was reportedly one of Demi’s backup dancers who provided her with the drugs on which she overdosed.  Now that Demi is taking a break from presiding over a one-woman media empire in order to focus on herself, she has to trust that the people she’s hired will uphold their responsibilities in her absence. And sadly, it seems she may have placed her trust in the wrong people. “Her bodyguards have taken over her house,” a neighbor of Demi’s told Radar Online this week. “They’re the same two men who are with her around-the-clock when she’s home,” the source adds. “They have been living at her house since she was hospitalized. The insider says not only do the men appear to be treating the property as their own, they’ve also invited multiple female guests to join the party. “They’re there and so are two women who are possibly their girlfriends or wives,” the source adds. “Demi must really trust them because these two men have taken over her house completely and haven’t left since she was hospitalized.” Unfortunately, it seems there’s little that can be done about the situation, as Demi placed her trust in her bodyguards, and no one wants to alarm her with reports of their behavior. Here’s hoping the guys don’t do too much damage to the place. Lovato fans are a passionate lot, and you really don’t want to make them angry. View Slideshow: David Eason Demands Kailyn Lowry Be FIRED From Teen Mom 2; Barbara Evans Says He Beats Jenelle

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Demi Lovato: Losing Control of Her Life While in Rehab?!

It’s been over a month since Demi Lovato suffered a heroin overdose that nearly claimed her life. During that time, the singer has been proactive about seeking the sort of treatment that might prevent her from coming so close to tragedy a second time. These days, Lovato is in rehab, and sources say she’s fully devoted to the hard work of recovery. Not only has Demi checked herself into an in-patient treatment facility in Arizona, she’s also been making regular trips to Chicago to meet with the team of therapists who helped her to get sober for the first time, six years ago. Of course, in some respects, it’s easier for someone in Demi’s position to put everything on hold in order to focus on self-care. After all, most addicts don’t have the luxury of taking months off work and checking into a pricey rehab center. But in other ways, Lovato’s battle with substance abuse is complicated by her wealth and fame. Sources close to the pop star say all the touring and performing made it easier for her to fall back in with the wrong crowd, and it was reportedly one of Demi’s backup dancers who provided her with the drugs on which she overdosed.  Now that Demi is taking a break from presiding over a one-woman media empire in order to focus on herself, she has to trust that the people she’s hired will uphold their responsibilities in her absence. And sadly, it seems she may have placed her trust in the wrong people. “Her bodyguards have taken over her house,” a neighbor of Demi’s told Radar Online this week. “They’re the same two men who are with her around-the-clock when she’s home,” the source adds. “They have been living at her house since she was hospitalized. The insider says not only do the men appear to be treating the property as their own, they’ve also invited multiple female guests to join the party. “They’re there and so are two women who are possibly their girlfriends or wives,” the source adds. “Demi must really trust them because these two men have taken over her house completely and haven’t left since she was hospitalized.” Unfortunately, it seems there’s little that can be done about the situation, as Demi placed her trust in her bodyguards, and no one wants to alarm her with reports of their behavior. Here’s hoping the guys don’t do too much damage to the place. Lovato fans are a passionate lot, and you really don’t want to make them angry. View Slideshow: David Eason Demands Kailyn Lowry Be FIRED From Teen Mom 2; Barbara Evans Says He Beats Jenelle

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Meghan Markle: In Crisis Mode! Planning Emergency Trip Home!

Meghan Markle has had it, folks. She doesn’t know what to do with herself, almost literally. In this time of desperate need, anger and confusion – as she gets attacked by her awful father left, right and in between – The Duchess of Sussex can only think place to go… … home. According to the latest issue of Life & Style, Markle is planning an emergency trip home to Los Angeles to spend time with her mother, Doria Ragland. She remains very tight with this parent, even while the other parent speaks to every news outlet he can find about how terrible and ungrateful Meghan is as a daughter . “She’s at a breaking point. She needs to escape from the craziness,” an insider explains to this tabloid, adding of Prince Harry’s better half: “Meghan is living in fear of what her father is going to do next.” Can you blame her for thinking this way? Thomas Markle has often said that he has no way of contacting his daughter. His solution, therefore, is to give one disgusting sound bite after another, saying that Markle will “deprive” her future kid of time with the kid’s grandfather, for example… … and taking full credit for all Markle has become. “She became the woman that she is today thanks to everything I did for her,” Thomashas said. “Did I get any recognition for it? Any thanks? She doesn’t even speak to me now. How cold is that?” Markle, as you might expect, can scarcely handle such attacks any longer. Writes the Life & Style source: “Apart from Harry, Doria is the only person Meghan feels she can trust. “She’s holding a crisis meeting with her mom, who has some insight into her ex-husband’s behavior and is hoping to help Meghan figure out how to handle him.” At this point, though, let’s be honest: Who knows how to handle an off-the-rails Thomas Markle? Thomas has lived a quiet and secluded life in Mexico. He didn’t attend the Royal Wedding due to heart problems and Markle responded in an understanding manner. But he’s decided to turn on his child in the months since for some reason, leaving Meghan confounded and heartbroken. “She’s really struggling to come to terms with the fact that the man she once adored and looked up to has stabbed her in the back,” the insider says, adding that Meghan’s husband supports the trip home: “Harry and Doria have spoken on the phone about their concerns for Meghan’s well-being. “Harry agrees that Meghan needs some quality time with her mom.” View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 19 Cruelest Things Her Own Family Has Said About the Duchess

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Meghan Markle: In Crisis Mode! Planning Emergency Trip Home!

Meghan Markle has had it, folks. She doesn’t know what to do with herself, almost literally. In this time of desperate need, anger and confusion – as she gets attacked by her awful father left, right and in between – The Duchess of Sussex can only think place to go… … home. According to the latest issue of Life & Style, Markle is planning an emergency trip home to Los Angeles to spend time with her mother, Doria Ragland. She remains very tight with this parent, even while the other parent speaks to every news outlet he can find about how terrible and ungrateful Meghan is as a daughter . “She’s at a breaking point. She needs to escape from the craziness,” an insider explains to this tabloid, adding of Prince Harry’s better half: “Meghan is living in fear of what her father is going to do next.” Can you blame her for thinking this way? Thomas Markle has often said that he has no way of contacting his daughter. His solution, therefore, is to give one disgusting sound bite after another, saying that Markle will “deprive” her future kid of time with the kid’s grandfather, for example… … and taking full credit for all Markle has become. “She became the woman that she is today thanks to everything I did for her,” Thomashas said. “Did I get any recognition for it? Any thanks? She doesn’t even speak to me now. How cold is that?” Markle, as you might expect, can scarcely handle such attacks any longer. Writes the Life & Style source: “Apart from Harry, Doria is the only person Meghan feels she can trust. “She’s holding a crisis meeting with her mom, who has some insight into her ex-husband’s behavior and is hoping to help Meghan figure out how to handle him.” At this point, though, let’s be honest: Who knows how to handle an off-the-rails Thomas Markle? Thomas has lived a quiet and secluded life in Mexico. He didn’t attend the Royal Wedding due to heart problems and Markle responded in an understanding manner. But he’s decided to turn on his child in the months since for some reason, leaving Meghan confounded and heartbroken. “She’s really struggling to come to terms with the fact that the man she once adored and looked up to has stabbed her in the back,” the insider says, adding that Meghan’s husband supports the trip home: “Harry and Doria have spoken on the phone about their concerns for Meghan’s well-being. “Harry agrees that Meghan needs some quality time with her mom.” View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 19 Cruelest Things Her Own Family Has Said About the Duchess

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Demi Lovato Rehab Update: Working Hard, Ditching Toxic Friends

It’s been one month since  Demi Lovato suffered an overdose that left her hospitalized and very nearly claimed her life. Needless to say, it’s been a sad and scary time for Demi, her loved ones, and her legion of fans. Fortunately, the millions who have expressed concern on social media can begin to breathe a sigh of relief. Demi is far from out of the woods, but those closest to the singer say she’s fully committed herself to the hard work of recovery. “Demi is cooperating and doing what they tell her to do,” a source close to the singer tells Radar Online. The insider adds that as part of her treatment Demi has ended friendships with several people who served as negative influences in her life. “In addition, she has cut out pretty much everyone except for her immediate family and [her ex-boyfriend] Wilmer Valderrama right now,” the source says. Yes, while Demi reportedly doesn’t blame anyone else for her relapse, it seems that for the time being, she feels it’s best to steer clear of some of her hard-partying friends. While fans have blamed the overdose on Dani Vitale – Lovato’s longtime friend and backup dancer — the singer has come to terms with the fact that her addictions stem from deeper issues within her own psyche. And it’s for that reason that Demi is dividing her time between a treatment center in Arizona and a psychiatric hospital in Chicago.  “She is still going back and forth to Chicago with her mom,” says the source. “Demi is not depending only on drug rehabilitation because she really believes that her problems stem from her need to self-medicate her depression with drugs and alcohol.” Thankfully, she’s got the right people in her corner these days. “Everyone that knows her family is incredibly supportive and just want her to get well,” says the source. We wish Demi all the best in her continued recovery.  View Slideshow: Demi Lovato: Everything We Know About Her Overdose So Far

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Rudy Giuliani Says "Truth Isn’t Truth," Baffles Everyone

As impressive as the stupid things that Eric Trump says to defend his dad may be, nobody can outdo what Rudy Giuliani said over the weekend.. In an appearance on Meet The Press with Chuck Todd, Giuliani defended holding Trump back from testifying in the Mueller probe. As you will see in this video, part of Giuliani's argument led him to make the astounding declaration that “Truth isn't truth.” Speaking to Chuck Todd, Giuliani once again defended why Donald Trump has not simply sat down to answer questions that Mueller has for him. “Look,” Giuliani said. “I am not going to be rushed into having him testify so that he gets trapped into perjury.” Everyone's response, that the best defense against perjury charges is to simply tell the truth, is apparently not convincing for Giuliani. “And when you tell me that, you know, he should testify because he's going to tell the truth and he shouldn't worry, well, that's so silly,” Giuliani claims. The former mayor tries to explain: “Because it's somebody's version of the truth.” Chuck Todd finds that line odd, and asserts the obvious: “Truth is truth.” “No, it isn't truth,” Giuliani responds. ” Truth isn't truth. ” “Truth isn't truth?” Todd exclaims, incredulous. “Mr. Mayor, do you realize –” “No, no,” Giuliani, who seems to have just realized what came out of his mouth, interrupts. Chuck Todd correctly predicts: “This is going to become a bad meme.” His nonsensical claim that “truth isn't truth,” which seems born from some sort of Orwellian nightmare, did indeed become something of a meme. On Monday, Giuliani took to Twitter to try to explain why he was spouting off nonsense on Meet The Press . “My statement was not meant as a pontification on moral theology,” Giuliani protests. “But one referring to the situation where two people make precisely contradictory statements,” Giuliani says. “The classic 'he said, she said' puzzle.” “Sometimes further inquiry can reveal the truth,” Giuliani says. “Other times it doesn't.” His “explanation” doesn't really mean much. He's trying to say that Trump and Comey may have different versions of events, but two people with different versions of events does not amount to perjury charges. The concern by members of Trump's team, of course, is that Trump will make contradictory statements under oath or accidentally incriminate himself. Those are things that a compulsive liar who doesn't know anything about politics or legalities yet is convinced that he's the world's greatest expert in everything might do. And because everyone but Trump himself knows Trump's dispositions, many on both sides expect that he would commit perjury if he gives any sort of sworn testimony. That is what Giuliani fears but … for obvious reasons, he did not phrase it that way. Giuliani has made a number of outlandish statements while actings as Trump's personal attorney. From tweeting the word “you” to the upsetting claim that porn stars are worthless , he's said a lot and most of it has not made him appear to be particularly competent. Some believe that Trump hiring Giuliani as his attorney is simply a case of water finding its own level. Others, however, believe that all of Giuliani's bumbling is part of some master strategy to catch his enemies off-guard. At the very least, Trump might be able to try to appeal a future conviction on the grounds of inadequate representation.

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Kailyn Lowry: Does She Have the Best Sex Life of All the Teen Moms?

If you're a Teen Mom 2 fan, then you're probably aware that Kailyn Lowry has three sons by three different fathers . As a result, she's been criticized on a fairly constant basis by oddly puritanical reality TV fans. Apparently, there are Amish folk with basic cable out there. Who knew?  It goes without saying that these people are morons, and Kail has nothing to be ashamed of. But in the interest of setting fire to gender norms and toxic double standards, we'd like to take things a step further and propose that Kail deserves a place alongside Carrie Bradshaw and Daenerys Targaryen on the short list of genuinely empowered, sex-positive women who have graced our television screens. Sure, she doesn't have any pet dragons, but she does  earn bonus points for being not only an actual real-world human, but a representative of chronically under represented groups such as single moms and bisexual women. So whether you love Kail or irrationally hate her (It's pretty much always irrational when you hate someone whose actions in no way impact your life. Just sayin'.), join as we make the case for Ms. Lowry as the most sexually woke of all the Teen Moms:   1. Living Her Best Life Kail has described herself as the most hated of all the Teen Moms, and while that title could probably be more accurately applied to Jenelle Evans or Farrah Abraham, it’s not hard to see why Lowry feels so maligned. 2. An Army of Haters Much of the anti-Kail criticism has to do with her alleged promiscuity, which is absurd for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that there’s no indication Lowry has been with an inordinate number of partners. 3. Who. Really. Cares? More importantly, it doesn’t matter if Kail has slept with a lot of people. Sure, she stars on a reality show, and her personal life is bound to be a topic of discussion on social media, but that doesn’t mean every opinion that every viewer expresses about her personal life is valid or un-problematic. 4. The Obvious Point For starters, if Kail were a man, she’d be applauded for much of the same behavior for which she’s currently maligned. 5. The More Important Point On top of that, based on what we’ve seen of her on screen and heard about her from her past partners, Kail is in no way abusive in her relationships. 6. Doing It Right She doesn’t engage in risky behavior for its own sake. She doesn’t use her sexuality in a way that’s likely to cause harm to herself or others, and she’s famously cautious about introducing her children to her partners. View Slideshow

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Madonna Gets DESTROYED for Bizarre, Self-Serving Aretha Franklin Tribute

The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards proved that both Jennifer Lopez and Madonna pretty much never age or change. The former was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the ceremony and also put on an incredible performance that showed off her dance moves and her ridiculous body. The latter, meanwhile, stood on stage and was tasked with paying tribute to Aretha Franklin, the truly legendary singer who passed away last week from cancer . But most viewers think she made this tribute all about herself. Following a video of Franklin’s “I Say a Little Prayer” on a big screen, members of the audience – including Lopez and Camila Cabello – were reduced to tears as they remembered the iconic artist. Madonna then spent her segment in front of the crowed rambling on about the impact Franklin had on her career. This maybe, possibly could have worked. Madonna could maybe, possibly have brought everything back around and used her tale as a way to depict the enormous impact Aretha had on the entire music industry. Instead, though, she barely even mentioned Franklin by name. At one point, for example, Madonna shared her experience at an audition where she sang Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” in a last-minute decision after she had failed to bring sheet music or prepare another song. Okay… She explained that she ended up belting out this track “by heart,” acapella. And then said that the two men for whom she was auditioning didn’t believe “some skinny-ass white girl” was going to “[sing] a song by one of the greatest soul singers that ever lived.” No one watching had any idea what this had to do with Franklin herself. It just sounded like Madonna giving herself a great deal of props. Social media was quick to erupt with criticism for the strange, self-serving way in which The Material Girl essentially ignored the entire point of this Franklin tribute. Madonna did end up saying at least a few nice words about Franklin. She concluded her rambling speech as follows: “I want to thank you, Aretha, for empowering all of us. R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Long live the queen.” But the damage had already been done. Some folks are even calling for an apology to be issued, as explained by these two individuals on Twitter: I hope the vmas plan to issue a public apology for allowing Madonna to disrespect Aretha Franklin’s legacy like that #VMAs. “I’m so lost. I thought Madonna was supposed to be paying homage to Aretha but I all heard was her paying homage to herself. Come on, you are probably thinking. Could this have been all THAT bad? Welp, we’ve posted snippets of Madonna’s speech below. Go ahead and find out for yourself! Madonna: Slammed for This Aretha Franklin Tribute

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Khloe Kardashian Thinks Her Mom is a "Psychopath"

Note to all Kardashians and Jenners:  Where is the love?!? Over the course of 14-plus seasons, viewers have fallen in love your your reality TV show because you're a family who may be obsessed with fame, fortune and attention… … but also with affection for one another. But what the heck is going on so far during Seaosn 15?!? On the summer premiere, we witnessed an intense showdown between Kim and Kourtney , highlighted by the latter telling the former she is pure evil. Then, on the follow-up installment, we watched as Kim, Kourtney and Khloe all gathered for an actual therapty session. Did their issues get worked out there? Are they now on the same page and all problems are in the past? Not quite. Click below to see what we mean: Looking ahead, it doesn't appear as if tension will run much lower then Keeping Up with the Kardashians returns this coming Sunday. In the sneak peek featured on this page, we see Khloe lamenting the behavior of her mother, Kris Jenner. No one is called pure evil this time around and the insults are hurled around in a less serious manner. But there is a giant box of donuts and there is also the labeling of Jenner by her daughter as a “psychopath.” What does this have to do with said box of donuts? And with Khloe's pregnancy? And with a member of this family actually being encouraged to gain weight for a change? Check out the clip here and find out for yourself!

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