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Jessa Duggar Turns 24, Receives ADORABLE Birthday Message from Ben Seewald!

Yesterday, November 4th, was a big day for Jessa Duggar: it was her 24th birthday! Well, it’s been a big week for her, really, as she so handily explained on Instagram a few days ago. “So many milestones this week for our little family!” she wrote. “I’m overwhelmed by God’s kindness!” “Nov 1st @ben_seewald and I celebrate out anniversary, Nov 3rd baby #2 enters the 3rd trimester, and Nov 5th #SpurgeonElliotSeewald celebrates his 1st birthday!” With all those milestones, Jessa seemed to forget her own birthday, but don’t worry — her husband didn’t. Ben Seewald got on the couple’s website yesterday to share a little letter he wrote with Jessa. And yeah, sure, sometimes this family can be super gross , but this is adorable. “Dearest Jessa,” the letter begins. “It’s your birthday, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to call you some names.” OK, OK, that’s not a great start, but hold on, it gets cute real quick. “‘Jessa-Blessa’: Because you were such a blessing to your parents growing up, and because you’re such a blessing to your own little family now. (Plus it rhymes!)” But wait, there’s more! So much more you might get a toothache. From all the sweetness, get it? Do you get it? “‘Bride’: I could call you ‘wife’ but ‘bride’ carries more of the romantic sentiment of our wedding day. Because I want the young love to continue and remember the vows we made to each other, I’ll call you ‘Bride’ … ‘MY Bride!'” “‘Mother’: Throwing this one in here for Spurgeon and Baby #2 because you are such a loving and caring mother to them. Since they’re too young to say ‘Happy birthday,’ I’ll say it for them.” “‘Beautiful’: Because you are! Inside and out!” “‘Amazing’: Okay … maybe not a name, but you are amazing!” (Ben’s really selling it now, right?) “‘Beloved’: Because you’re my Beloved and you are beloved of God.” Ben wrapped things up by writing “I thank God that He brought you into the world and that He brought us together!” “You’ve blessed my life and the lives of others in so many ways! I love you from the depths of my heart!” “Happy birthday, Sweetheart!” Absolutely nauseating, right? Of course we’d take seeing this over some of the other examples of Duggar marriage sadness we’ve seen recently, but still, it’s a little overwhelming. A few of Jessa’s siblings wrote some simple little “Happy Birthday!” messages on social media, but her parents, good ol’ Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, were the only ones who came close to matching Ben’s thoughtfulness. They wrote a letter of their own, and they addressed it to “Jessa-Blessa,” so it looks like that’s actually a nickname of hers. “You are a blessing to us,” the OG Duggars wrote. “Happy Birthday!” “You went from being a high energy fun loving child, to a fun loving, responsible, mature, visionary, virtuous wife and mother.” “You have inspired thousands of young ladies to seek God, to wait for the one God has for them, and set an example how to dress modern, but modest.” “May God continue to bless your pregnancy, marriage and family. We love you, Jessa!” See? The Duggars can be OK! Sometimes! View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Pictures: Through the Years!

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Jared Fogle: Ex-Wife Speaks Out, Details Worst Year of Her Life

The ex-wife of convicted sex offender Jared Fogle has opened up in a new interview with CBS This Morning. In a sit-down with the news outlet, Katie McLaughlin says she had no idea that the man who fathered her two children was a pedophile. She found out in the most dramatic, stunning way possible. “You could look up every word in a dictionary or thesaurus for ‘horrible’ and none of them describe what this year has been like,” McLaughlin told Anna Werner. She was married to Fogle for five years and is the mother of a five-year old and a three-year old she had with Fogle. When did she know that Fogle was in trouble with the law? When did she learn about the heinous allegations against him? When FBI agents knocked on the door of her home in July of last year, that’s when. “I knew nothing about his involvement in anything. … They just walk in and you’re just in shock,” she says. “I didn’t understand any of it to be honest. I mean, you just – you float out of yourself because the FBI shouldn’t be in your house.” Fogle, the former Subway spokesperson, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars in November for ogling photos of underage children online and for soliciting sex from them. In a new lawsuit filed against Subway by McLaughlin, she claims that the fast food chain was aware of Fogle’s illegal and disgusting activities while Fogle worked for it. “As early as 2004, Subway’s then Senior Vice President of Marketing received a complaint that Jared had approached a young girl at a promotional event for a Las Vegas Subway franchise for a sex act,” reads a portion of the legal document, obtained by Radar Online. It continues: “Subway exploited his family despite knowing of allegations that Jared was a pedophile and failing to properly investigate those allegations.” As part of this lawsuit, it came out that Fogle allegedly had sex with girls as young as nine years old. Yes, nine years old. A professor at the University of Ottawa in Canada who studied the ex-Subway spokesperson testified that his conclusion was Fogle suffered from mild pedophilia, hypersexuality and alcohol abuse and dependency, according to the Associated Press. “I can’t even think about him at this point in my life,” McLaughlin told CBS when asked if she still loves the father of her kids. “Of course there is anger there … he had two lives going on. He was home with the kids and I in one life, and he was out on the road in a different life. … He was able to keep them very separate in a way I can’t even fathom.” View Slideshow: 21 Celebrities You Probably Want to Keep Away From Your Children Concluded McLaughlin in this interview: “[He ruined] my ability to trust, my ability to think that things will be OK. “I think I was always a pretty happy person who thought if everyone puts in their hard work, things will end up OK. And now I’m not so sure about that.” View Slideshow: 13 Shamed Celebrity Spokespeople

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Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard: Spotted Nearly Kissing!!!!!!

Brad Pitt has been caught nearly kissing Marion Cotillard. What sort of wrench will this throw into Pitt’s divorce proceedings with Angelina Jolie? Will she use the image below against her estranged husband in her plans to secure full legal custody of the stars’ six children? What impact will this development have on Pitt’s global popularity? The answers, in order, are: No wrench. No way for Jolie to use this photo against Pitt. And no impact at all on Pitt’s standing with millions of fans around the globe. How come? Because the image in question is a movie poster! HA! Got ya! Sorry, but we had to. The first promotional poster for Pitt and Cotillard’s upcoming World War II romantic drama, Allied , has hit the Internet. And it’s only worth noting because a rumor circulated soon after Jolie filed to divorce Pitt that he actually carried on an affair with Cotillard . This chatter was based on nothing but the fact that Pitt and Cotillard are starring together as husband and wife in this film and were probably caught looking cozy on set together. For the camera, that is, and nothing more. Of course, it is widely believed that Pitt got together with Jolie on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith way back in the day, ending his marriage to Jennifer Aniston as a result of this new relationship. So we do understand where people got the idea that Pitt might bond with a female co-star. But  Cotillard did a masterful job of shooting down any affair allegations before they built up too much momentum. In a very straightforward Instagram post, the French actress responded to these silly rumors as follows last month: This is going to be my first and only reaction to the whirlwind news that broke 24 hours ago and that I was swept up into. I am not used to commenting on things like this nor taking them seriously but as this situation is spiraling and affecting people I love, I have to speak up.  Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting. He is my love, my best friend, the only one that I need. Secondly to those who have indicated that I am devastated, I am very well thank you. This crafted conversation isn’t distressing. And to all the media and the haters who are quick to pass judgment, I sincerely wish you a swift recovery. Finally, I do very much wish that Angelina and Brad, both whom I deeply respect, will find peace in this very tumultuous moment. With all my love Marion. Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard: Watch Their Infamous ‘Allied’ Trailer There you have it, right? Case very much closed. Allies opens in theaters on November 23. It will be interesting to see if Pitt’s divorce helps the movie do well… or prompts the movie to tank at the box office. As for the latest regarding the Divorce Heard ‘Round the World, a recent report suggests that Jolie is having second thoughts about her legal split. “Angelina didn’t realize how much she would miss him but now that Brad is out of her daily life, she misses his sense of humor and seeing him everyday,” an anonymous insider tells Hollywood Life. Believe this at your own discretion, however. We’re pretty sure the marriage is doomed. View Slideshow: 13 Reasons to Be Glad You Never Slept With Brad Pitt

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Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom: Divorced! … Almost

Bad news, friends. Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom have officially ended their marriage. No, for real this time . We know, we know, we all had hopes of these two crazy kids magically figuring out all their issues and making things work, but alas, it simply wasn’t meant to be. Obviously. Khloe and Lamar have both signed off on their divorce, TMZ reveals . They’ve signed all the papers, taken all the necessary steps, and now all that’s standing between Khlomar and No-mar is a judge’s signature. It seems that, following the legal timeline, the divorce will be officially official sometime in December. Man, what a bummer — an entirely expected bummer, but still. This is the second time that Khloe’s attempted to divorce Lamar, sadly enough. She originally filed three years ago after several months of enduring Lamar’s bad behavior. It was then, in 2013, that rumors about Lamar’s escalating drug use began, but when a video was released that showed him bragging about cheating on Khloe, that was the last straw. For two years, the divorce was in a weird sort of limbo, with Lamar refusing to cooperate and Khloe trying to make things work. But then, in October of last year, Lamar nearly died after an overdose . And everything changed. Khloe rushed to Lamar’s side, and for a while she never really left. She called off the divorce so that she could be in charge of his medical care while he was unable to take charge himself. And, for a little bit there, it seemed like there was a chance the marriage could actually work out. Khloe and her family were spending so much time with Lamar, and he even went with them to New York to see one of Kanye’s fashion shows. It was all very heartwarming, but unfortunately, it wasn’t very realistic. After several months of assumed sobriety after his ordeal, Lamar was spotted drinking back in March . Then rumors began circulating that he was starting to do drugs again, reports emerged that he was getting back to his old, dangerous ways. Khloe  filed for divorce for the second time in May, and since then, she’s been distancing herself from him. And now, by the end of the year, they’ll be officially and completely done with each other. Like we said: what a bummer. View Slideshow: Khloe and Lamar in Happier Times

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Must Watch: “13th” Is Ava Duvernay’s Chilling New Netflix Documentary On Mass Incarceration [Video]

Ava Duvernay Documentary Shines Light On How Prison System Is Legal Slavery If you didn’t already know — the 13th Amendment just changed slavery from one form to another. This ish is so deep. THIS needs to be MANDATORY VIEWING for ignorant people of all races to watch and learn. Here’s the Netflix description: The title of Ava DuVernay’s extraordinary and galvanizing documentary 13TH refers to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which reads “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States.” The progression from that second qualifying clause to the horrors of mass criminalization and the sprawling American prison industry is laid out by DuVernay with bracing lucidity. With a potent mixture of archival footage and testimony from a dazzling array of activists, politicians, historians, and formerly incarcerated women and men, DuVernay creates a work of grand historical synthesis.

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Judge Orders Birdman To Turnover Financial Books To Lil Wayne

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How do you burn through $70 Million dollars in advance money in two years? Thats the question Lil Wayne and his legal team are asking Birdman. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Lucky for Wayne, Monday the judge over this case ordered that Birdman turn over his accounting books to show how he burned through $70M of […]

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Marion Cotillard Fires Back at Brad Pitt Affair Allegations

Earlier this week, Angelina Jolie stunned the entire world by filing for divorce from Brad Pitt. To the Internet’s credit, almost no one out there claimed the basis for this breakup was an affair between Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. Far too many outlets, however, alleged a romantic dalliance between Pitt and Marion Cotillard. The only real evidence that Pitt had slept with the veteran actress while married to Jolie? The fact that he and Marion Cotillard appear together in the upcoming film (Allied). That’s just about it. Yes, The New York Post wrote that a “well-placed source” said Jolie hired a private investigator to look into a possible relationship between Pitt and Cotillard . This anonymous source came back with confirmation that Pitt and Cotillard were “fooling around,” with Page Six adding it was “the finals straw” for the Brangelina marriage. Enough people out there believe such nonsense that it became a large part of the Brad and Angelina rumor mill. To clear her name, Marion Cotillard has now issued a strong statement of denial. It was written on Instagram and it reads as follows: This is going to be my first and only reaction to the whirlwind news that broke 24 hours ago and that I was swept up into. I am not used to commenting on things like this nor taking them seriously but as this situation is spiraling and affecting people I love, I have to speak up. Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting. He is my love, my best friend, the only one that I need. Secondly to those who have indicated that I am devastated, I am very well thank you. This crafted conversation isn’t distressing. And to all the media and the haters who are quick to pass judgment, I sincerely wish you a swift recovery. Finally, I do very much wish that Angelina and Brad, both whom I deeply respect, will find peace in this very tumultuous moment. With all my love Marion. Hey, Marion Cotillard is pregnant with her second child! We send her our best wishes… and our sympathies. We’re guessing she was not planning on breaking the news in this fashion. In her legal documents, Jolie said that she and Pitt have been separated since September 15. She cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the divorce filing, with TMZ breaking the news and reporting that Jolie has grown sick and angry over Pitt’s “methods” of parenting. Speculation has since been running wild over what this means. Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard: Watch Their Infamous ‘Allied’ Trailer Does Pitt really live on whiskey ? Does he drink too much around the kids? Smoke weed in their presence? Act in a generally irresponsible manner? In her filing, Jolie wrote that she is seeking sole physical custody of Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Viviene. That’s a pretty huge deal. It will likely lead to an ugly custody battle between the stars . In separate statements, both Jolie and Pitt made it clear that their six kids take main priority through this process. “Angelina will always do what’s in the best interest of taking care of her family,” her manager, Geyer Kosinski, told E! News on Wednesday. “She appreciates everyone’s understanding of their need for privacy at this time.” Pitt chimed in with: “I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids. I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time.” View Slideshow: Angelina Jolie Divorces Brad Pitt, Celebrities React in SHOCK Can you believe this is really happening? Does any celebrity couple stand a chance a happiness?

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Jane Doe Of Derrick Rose Case Filed Suit Two Years After Incident Because She Was Scared

Jane Doe Said She Was In Shock And A State Of Denial Depending on where you stand, some new information about the Derrick Rose case either looks really good or really terrible. TMZ found a police report Jane Doe filed after the incident where it’s alleged Derrick Rose and his friends gang raped the young lady. The problem? The police report wasn’t filed until two YEARS afterward. Granted, it’s not unusual for women who’ve been raped to take a while to walk through the legal procedures. Unfortunately, some might look at this as a ploy for that young lady to try and get one over on the former Chicago Bulls player. via TMZ The accuser in the Derrick Rose rape case filed a police report with the LAPD two years after the alleged incident … after she had already sued the NBA star in civil court … TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story … a woman identified as Jane Doe is suing Rose for more than $20 MILLION, claiming he and friends gang raped her in 2013 after a night of partying. The obvious question … why didn’t she go straight to police? We asked her attorney, Brandon Anand, who says there’s a perfectly logical explanation. “She was scared and didn’t know what happened. She was in a state of shock and denial.” Doe filed her lawsuit in August 2015. Law enforcement sources confirm she filed her police report AFTER she filed her lawsuit. Anand says he can explain that too … the statute of limitations on civil suits was winding down and they wanted to file the lawsuit before time ran out. After that, they filed the police report. We’re told Doe tried to reach a settlement with Rose before she took legal action — “but [Rose] didn’t acknowledge any wrongdoing,” so she decided to get the authorities involved. The civil trial is set to begin in October. The criminal investigation is ongoing. We reached out to Rose for comment. So far, no word back. What do you make of this new information? In your eyes, does it make her less or more credible?

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Uh Oh: Iman Shumpert Arrested For DUI Marijuana Possession After Leaving “Homegirl’s House” In Atlanta

Iman Shumpert Arrested For DUI Marijuana Possession After Leaving Homegirl’s House Iman Shumpert was popped back in August for DUI marijuana possession after leaving his “homegirl’s house” in Atlanta according to TMZ : According to the police report, Shumpert was pulled over outside of Atlanta on August 10th around 11:37 PM for a lane change violation and because his taillights weren’t on in his rented Audi A3. During the stop, the officer says Shumpert reeked of weed — and his eyes were bloodshot. Shumpert told the cop he had just come from his “homegirl’s house” and was going to pick up his father from the airport. The cop administered a field sobriety test and determined Shumpert was high. Shumpert also admitted he had smoked weed before leaving his friend’s house. Cops searched the car and found a mason jar with marijuana. Cops wanted to perform a blood test on Shumpert but he refused — claiming, “people would recognize him and it would cause a scene.” Shumpert was handcuffed and arrested for DUI marijuana and possession of weed (less than an ounce). He was also cited for failure to maintain his lane. The Cavaliers issued this official statement: “A court date has not been set at this point, and neither Iman or the team will have any additional comments while the matter progresses through the legal process.” Continue reading

The Voice Coaches Team Up for Epic "Dream On" Rendition

When The Voice Season 11 premieres on September 19, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine will be in competition with each other. They'll be jostling and arguing over which prospective contestants will be a part of their team. But the singers put all (jovial) animosity aside on Sunday night, teaming up for a special 30-minute preview of The Voice. The preview aired after NBC's coverage of the Summer Olympics, which ended up being extremely appropriate. Because Miley, Blake, Adam and Alicia put on a Gold Medal-worthy performance to conclude the special. It features all four artists on stage, belting out a version of the Aerosmith classic, “Dream On.” At one point, Levine even made Steven Tyler proud with his very impression rendition of Tyler's famous high-pitched vocals. It was pretty astounding, actually. We're not sure if anyone else in the music business could have pulled it off. Earlier in the episode, we were treated to a sneak peek at two of this season’s Blind Auditions, with the talent level threatening to reach its highest point to date. We couldn't believe a couple of the aspiring singers were just 17 years old. But that's all for a few weeks from now. You'll get to know the contestants a lot better on September 19 when The Voice returns. For now, we strongly recommend that readers give these coaches a few minutes of their time in order to check out their “Dream On” rendition. It's fantastic.

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