Source: ERIC BARADAT / Getty California Woman Claims $522 Million Winning Mega Millions Jackpot From June Better late than never . A California woman has come forward to claim at $522 million jackpot from a winning Mega Millions ticket that she bought back in June of this year according to San Diego Union-Tribune . Laarni Bibal purchased ONE $2 Mega Millions quick-pick ticket from Sorrento Deli-Mart in San Diego and hid the ticket until she was ready to claim the cash. This woman sat on half a billion dollars for months before coming forward to claim her life-changing bag. She say she consulted the “Lottery Winner’s Handbook” on how to deal with her soon-to-be newfound wealth. We can’t IMAGINE living regular life for all that time knowing that them M’s are sitting in a “secret hiding place”. Bibal chose the cash option and was paid $340 million after taxes. She plans to buy a house and pay off her bills, but with that kind of money, we’re sure she’s gonna do a lot more than that.
Taylor Swift is receiving heaps of praise for her new album, “Lover.” In a new interview with Rolling Stone, however, the artist makes one thing abudantly clear when it comes to perpetual enemy Kanye West: She will always be a fighter. Speaking about her feud with Kanye and Kim Kardashian for approximately the 179th time, delves into the details of her ever-changing relationship with the rapper. It goes back to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards when Kanye interrupted Swift’s speech to assert on stage that Beyonce actually deserved to win Best Video that year. This is notable because Swift tells Rolling Stone that the dynamic between the artists from that point onward played an enormous role in what happened seven years later. Intriguing, right? We write, of course, about the recorded phone call released by Kardashian in 2016 in which Kanye and Taylor can be heard discussing the lyric “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex,” which West uttered in his controversial track “Famous.” In this phone call, the world hears Swift grant Kanye permission to use this line. But she has emphasized from the outset of this rivalry that she has no clue Kanye would also refer to her as a “bitch” in this same song — and that’s largely where the beef lies. “The world didn’t understand the context and the events that led up to it,” Swift told Rolling Stone of the phone call, adding: “Because nothing ever just happens like that without some lead-up. Some events took place to cause me to be pissed off when [West] called me a bitch.” Okay. Go on then Taylor… “That was not just a singular event,” she continued. “Basically, I got really sick of the dynamic between he and I. And that wasn’t just based on what happened on that phone call and with that song — it was kind of a chain reaction of things.” Such as? The way the two actually made up about the infamous MTV VMAs interruption. “I started to feel like we reconnected, which felt great for me – because all I ever wanted my whole career after that thing happened in 2009 was for him to respect me,” she said. “When someone doesn’t respect you so loudly and says you literally don’t deserve to be here – I just so badly wanted that respect from him, and I hate that about myself, that I was like, ‘This guy who’s antagonizing me, I just want his approval.’ “But that’s where I was.” Swift went on to say that she and Kanye would go to dinner together and say nice things to each other and everything. But she then elaborated on when she finally realized just how hypocritical West can be. The singer alleged that, ahead of the 2015 VMAs, West called her to ask her to present him with the Video Vanguard Award at the upcoming awards ceremony. “I was so stoked that he asked me that,” Swift said. “And so I wrote this speech up, and then we get to the VMAs and I make this speech and he screams, ‘MTV got Taylor Swift up here to present me this award for ratings!’” In other words, according to Swift: Kanye asked her for a favor, and then turned it around in public to make it appear as if he had nothing to do with this presentation. “I’m standing in the audience with my arm around his wife, and this chill ran through my body. I realized he is so two-faced,” Swift said pointedly, adding: “That he wants to be nice to me behind the scenes, but then he wants to look cool, get up in front of everyone and talk sh-t.” West reportedly sent Swift a “big, big thing of flowers” to apologize after this incident, and Swift tells Rolling Stone she decided to move past their differences once again due to this gesture. Fast forward to that aforementioned phone call about the song “Famous.” “So when he gets on the phone with me, and I was so touched that he would be respectful tell me about this one line in the song,” Swift explained. “And I was like, ‘Okay, good. We’re back on good terms.’ And then when I heard the song, I was like, ‘I’m done with this. If you want to be on bad terms, let’s be on bad terms, but just be real about it.'” For her part, Kardashian has said she’s over this Taylor feud . And Swift concludes by saying that she may finally be as well: “I really don’t want to talk about it anymore because I get worked up, and I don’t want to just talk about negative sh-t all day.” View Slideshow: Taylor Swift is STILL Talking About That Kim Kardashian Feud
It's hard to think of anything less scandalous than a friendship developing between two longtime co-workers. But when the colleagues in question are Kailyn Lowry and Leah Messer, a simple vacation is enough to fuel months of speculation. Primarily, the rumors around the possibility that Lowry and Messer are dating . It doesn't help that one of their co-workers — *cough* Jenelle Evans *cough* — has been providing grist for the mill by implying that these two are more than friends. So what really happened when the moms set off for Costa Rica together? Well, we finally found out on Tuesday's episode of Teen Mom 2 . Take a look: 1. Besties With Benefits? Yes, despite their repeated denials, some fans remain convinced that Kail and Leah are involved in a romantic relationship. 2. The Travelers Leah and Kail vacation together on a regular basis, and this has sparked romance rumors because … they occasionally sport swimwear and take photos together? 3. Kail and the Kids We’re not really sure, to be honest. You’d think the fact that Kail and Leah frequently bring their kids on these excursions would be enough to quash rumors of an illicit affair, but apparently not. 4. Central America Bound This time around, Kail and Leah set out for Costa Rica without any kids along for the ride. 5. What Happens in Costa Rica … Many assumed that Lowry and Messer engaged in all manner of wild behavior, and not just because they left the kids at home. 6. Ups and Downs Just prior to the trip, Leah endured what must have been one of the most tumultuous periods of her life. View Slideshow
90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? stars Nicole Nafziger and Azan Tefou have weathered wild rumors about each other and their relationship. This time, it’s a little more serious, because Nicole and Azan really will not be returning to next season of Happily Ever After? And fans are now confronting her about the rumor that she was fired from the show after laying hands on Azan. Rumors exist, especially if you’re a reality star — no matter how much or little of yourself you share with the world. Sometimes, these rumors take the form of widely circulated reports that ultimately don’t pan out and are debunked. Other times, it’s a wild claim passed around in a whisper. This is one of those times. 90 Day Fiance fans were actually claiming that Nicole and Azan are through with 90 Day Fiance … because of an incident when they finally met up. The claim is that Nicole became violent with Azan, and TLC pulled the plug on their 15 minutes of fame. Multiple people brought this up in the comments under a gorgeous selfie of Nicole’s we’re sorry to say. “Is it true that you and Azan won’t be on TLC anymore because you were physically violent with him?” one impertinent fan asked. “No,” Nicole replied, with more patience than most of us would have shown. She did clarify that part of that rumor, at least, is true — they’re off the show. “We aren’t going to be on another season,” she explains. “Because we chose not to go on again right now.” Obviously, it’s wise to not always take a reality star’s reply to this sort of question at face value. A domestic abuser is rarely going to fess up to it at all, especially on Instagram. And plenty of reality stars have announced that they’ve lost interest in stardom when really they’ve just been let go from the cast. But Nicole is dramatic enough to be asked back to the show. And we definitely believe that she wasn’t fired for abusing Azan. It’s kind of hard to get violent with your fiance when there’s a whole ocean between you. She hasn’t seen him in person in a while. Fans have worried about Nicole for years, given that she keeps clinging to a long-term relationship that appears from the outside to be in limbo. A lot of people think that it’s just thirst that keeps her waiting even as he drags his feet. (Case in point, look at the photo of Azan above; plenty of Americans would let him string them along for the chance at intimate video chats) Others think that she’s “desperate” for a man and willing to cling to the “illusion” of Azan rather than look for a husband closer to home. These rumors range from concerned to deeply unkind, but fan opinions have never swayed her. Nicole has explained that she’s not bothered by what outside perspectives assume about her relationship. Despite every setback, she remains committed to her relationship with Azan and to their eventual marriage and lives in the US. Honestly? No matter how the romance began, it seems clear that Nicole and Azan love each other. The question, however, is whether — after canceled vacations and unexplained trip delays — love is enough anymore. Should either of them be putting their lives on hold if it means pining across an ocean instead of being together? But Nicole is no more bothered by doubts than she is by wild claims about her “firing” from the show. Real talk? She’s been posting for months about how she feels kind of “over it” when it comes to reality television. She recently shared an update of her back to work at Starbucks — which means that she sounds serious about living her normal life. We just hope that she provides lots of updates about her life, her engagement, and especially cute little May! View Slideshow: Nicole Nafziger Quashes Azan Breakup Rumors: 4 Years and Going Strong!
When Mike Sorrentino pled guilty to tax evasion back in January of 2018, the news led many to express disbelief at the reality star’s financial situation. After all, one can’t hide millions in assets without first amassing millions, and for those who had remained ignorant of the Jersey Shore phenomenon, the revelation that a guy named “The Situation” was earning 7 figures annually came as quite a shock. Yes, there’s no denying that when Shore was at its peak, The Sitch was rich — very rich. In fact, in addition to his abhorrent behavior, Mike was known for two things in those days — his lavish taste, and his six-pack abs. In the years that followed his arrest, Mike fell on hard times, got sober, and committed himself to becoming a better man. Last week, Sorrentino was released after serving eight months in prison. Now, it’s important to note that Mike — who married Lauren Pesce in November — has made it clear that he has no intention of returning to his hard-partying ways. But we’re sure he wouldn’t mind regaining the staggering wealth and flawless physique he enjoyed in his Bad Mike days. As evidenced by his first post-prison photo, in one respect, Mike has already made some major progress. The Sitch and family celebrated his return with a massive feast (of course), and the image of Mike’s newly-pumped-up guns left some fans reeling: “He’s back … Look at those arms,” commented one fan. Another echoed, “Let’s goooo, Mike. Beast.” “God damn! No more dad bod!” a third fan remarked. As for the financial situation — well that might take a little bit longer to get that back on track. Mike’s net worth these days is estimated at roughly $300,000. Not too shabby, but a far cry from Pauly D’s, who — as the wealthiest Shore cast member — is thought to be worth roughly $20 million. Mike’s situation is no doubt helped considerably by the fact that Jersey Shore: Family Vacation has proven to be a modest ratings hit, and will likely return for at least two more seasons. Still, The Sitch has quite a hole to dig himself out of. In addition to his prison time, Mike was forced to pay out $123,000 in restitutions, as well as a $10,000 fine. Fortunately, Shore isn’t his only revenue stream these days. TMZ reports that Mike has been presented with a lot of opportunities since his release. His clothing company is enjoying record sales, and he’s so in demand for public appearances, that he and Lauren have delayed their scheduled honeymoon. “We are elated to finally close this chapter of our life. Thank you to our family, friends and fans for the continuous love and support during this time,” a rep for the couple said in a statement issued after Mike’s release. “It brought us so much peace and comfort. “We look forward to continuing our life as husband and wife and working on baby situations! We truly believe that the comeback is ALWAYS greater than the setback, and we can’t wait to show the world ours.” We wish Big Daddy and Mrs. Sitch all the best going forward. View Slideshow: Mike Sorrentino in Prison: Star’s Sad Farewell to Freedom, New Life Behind Bars, Conjugal Visit “Situation” Revealed [UPDATED]
Source: photo: WENN Don’t look now, Iman Shumpert, but your wife is in bed with the King of The South! Of course this is just part of the cinematic visuals to T.I. ’s latest Teyana Taylor featured joint “You (Be There).” Starting off with a quote from the election stealing Governor Brian Kemp in which he stated that ATL has become a haven human trafficking, the Spike Tee production finds T.I. and TT as gun-toting vigilantes who take down sex slave traffickers on some ATLien Avengers ish! From ride or die to soft and sweet, Alicia Keys makes her long awaited return as she and Miguel brave the rainy weather in the star-studded slow motion Matrix -ish visual to “Show Me Love.” Love hurts, b. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Young Thug, E-40 featuring Payroll Giovanni, Peezy and Sada Baby, and more. T.I. FT. TEYANA TAYLOR – “YOU (BE THERE)” ALICIA KEYS FT. MIGUEL – “SHOW ME LOVE” YOUNG THUG – “JUST HOW IT IS” E-40 FT. PAYROLL GIOVANNI, PEEZY & SADA BABY – “I COME FROM THE GAME” MASEGO – “BIG GIRLS” L’ORANGE & JEREMIAH JAE – “AFTER ALLEY LIFE” LITTLE SIMZ FT. MICHAEL KIWANUKA – “FLOWERS” JACK HARLOW – “HEAVY HITTER” LIFE OF A BANDANA – “KXNG CROOKED”
Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty Academy Award winner Terrence Howard has officially announced he’s done with acting. Last week, the 50-year-old thespian appeared on the entertainment show Extra to share the news that he would no longer be pursuing any more on-camera roles after “Empire”‘s sixth and final season ends. “I’m done with acting,” Terrence Howard said on the show. “I’m done pretending.” Although he did not share his reasoning on the sudden departure or what he plans on doing next, he did reveal that his future plans are “not philanthropy,” before adding, “I’m just focusing on bringing the truth to the world.” Without divulging any further explanation as to exactly what the “truth” is, Howard’s last Instagram post reveals that the truth he’s spreading has a lot to do with his latest venture TcoTlc.com View this post on Instagram Dear Friends, I believe that enough time has passed with Mankind behaving as if we are living in the dark ages! At last, “the proof and the pudding” is ready to be served! Go to Tcotlc.com and download the Truth concerning Man’s flawed approach to math and let me show you, How our Universe truly Works! Just as the Sunshine and Rain are free, I am giving this Truth to the world for free! All I ask is that you do something with it! A post shared by Terrence Dashon Howard (@theterrencehoward) on Aug 22, 2019 at 9:14am PDT Upon visiting the site, you are greeted with a banner that reads, ““This is the Truth — This is the Light — This is the Wave” and also contains a .pdf with a statement from Howard regarding his new outlook on life. “Dear World, I have been told by many that the releasing of this truth may pose certain challenges in my life. For there are many institutions that this truth will be viewed as disruptive to their system of profit and gains. I want to live a happy and peaceful life and I pray for longevity. Not just for me, but for our entire species. Know that I would never harm myself, nor anyone else for that matter. Nevertheless, if my life has to face certain challenges so that this planet can be saved, please do not let these trials that I may have to face be in vain and pray for me as I am praying for you. Sincerely, Terrence DaShon Howard May 25th, 2019” Empire, which is executive produced by Lee Daniels and stars Howard and Taraji P. Henson , debuted in January 2015 and has been nominated for a total eight Emmy Awards.
Kobe Richardson Says The Crusher’s Club Helped Him Turn His Life Around The Chicago teen who went viral two weeks ago when a photo of him having his hair cut is speaking out. Kobe Richardson said the public got it wrong when they criticized Sally Hazelgrove – the woman pictured cutting his dreadlocks off – and her group, the Crusher’s Club, as well as the organization’s recent partnership with Jay Z and the NFL. The 19-year-old said Hazelgrove, has been a godsend in his life and helped him recover after he was ambushed, shot 14 times and left for dead two years ago. Check out the video above.
For the past few months, a lot of bad, bad things have been coming out about Amber Portwood. It all started when she was arrested for allegedly chasing Andrew Glennon and their one-year-old son with a machete, and somehow it went downhill from there. That's how bad she's looking right now — that there's a downhill from a machete chase. We've heard recordings of Amber abusing Andrew, we've heard lots of comments from Andrew himself, and now, Andrew is sharing one more bit of information. And it may be the most horrifying one of all. 1. Here We Go Again On the evening of July 4th and going into the morning of July 5th, Amber Portwood went in a rampage that involved beating Andrew Glennon with a shoe so hard that she bruised him and that finished with an alleged machete chase. 2. Facts Why do we even live in a reality in which a nightmare like that actually happened? Because Amber is and has always been very abusive to the men in her life. 3. Throwback Her habit of assaulting Gary Shirley when they were together helped send her to prison a few years back, and there’s a chance this new disaster might send her back — she’s been charged with three felonies because of what happened that night. 4. Sorry And from everything we’ve been hearing about her lately, she may deserve it. 5. A Recap So, OK, we have the story from the night of her arrest — she admitted to beating Andrew with a shoe, and although she acted like it wasn’t a big deal, police have photos of the bruises and scratches on him from this. She has, however, denied going after him with a machete while their one-year-old son, James, was in his arms. 6. And Yet But one of her felony charges is for criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, Andrew said that after he ran into another room she started hacking at the door, and police do have photos from inside the house as evidence, so … it would seem that the machete was involved at least a little bit. View Slideshow
