Family Member Reveals Reason For Mel B And Stephen Belafonte Divorce Despite still recently being all lovey-dovey with her husband of 10 years, Mel B abruptly filed papers to end her union with Stephen Belafonte a few weeks back. The couple has taken their gaggle of daughters to family therapy to ease their adjustment to the new normal, and even though they’ve each been spotted with their rings, it’s looking like it’s truly lights out for their marriage. Now, a family member is shedding light as to why. Stephen’s brother-in-law Jeremiah Stansbury spoke with an Australian morning show on Wednesday, and said that it was basically Mel and Stephen’s “fun, loose, open” parameters for their relationship that spelled out disaster for the duo. The problem, he says, was that Stephen took the idea and ran with it…thinking that Mel’s openness and willingness to “play” a bit was a license to do whatever he wanted with whomever he wanted. Essentially — treating it as if he were “a kid in a candy store,” and having a little too much fun with the loose rules. Sound familiar ? That ‘open relationship’ stuff sure doesn’t quite appear to be the key to happiness that a lot of couples assume it might be, hm? Splash
Family Member Reveals Reason For Mel B And Stephen Belafonte Divorce Despite still recently being all lovey-dovey with her husband of 10 years, Mel B abruptly filed papers to end her union with Stephen Belafonte a few weeks back. The couple has taken their gaggle of daughters to family therapy to ease their adjustment to the new normal, and even though they’ve each been spotted with their rings, it’s looking like it’s truly lights out for their marriage. Now, a family member is shedding light as to why. Stephen’s brother-in-law Jeremiah Stansbury spoke with an Australian morning show on Wednesday, and said that it was basically Mel and Stephen’s “fun, loose, open” parameters for their relationship that spelled out disaster for the duo. The problem, he says, was that Stephen took the idea and ran with it…thinking that Mel’s openness and willingness to “play” a bit was a license to do whatever he wanted with whomever he wanted. Essentially — treating it as if he were “a kid in a candy store,” and having a little too much fun with the loose rules. Sound familiar ? That ‘open relationship’ stuff sure doesn’t quite appear to be the key to happiness that a lot of couples assume it might be, hm? Splash
Is it just us or has this season of The Voice been a drag? It’s totally understandable that NBC would want to dilute the series as much as possible because it’s such a ratings powerhouse. You would think that having 12 episodes in the can would mean we are far into the competition. Instead, we’re whittling down the contestants with the aim of having 32 left. It’s pretty crazy, but at least we’re in the final battle round episode of the season. Who made the cut? We have the answers for you below! Lauryn Judd vs. Lilli Passero The two women duked it out to “Every Little Bit Hurts” by Brenda Holloway. Unsurprisingly, it’s difficult to tell which of the women would make it through. They each have strong voices that could make anybody happy. Their harmonies were on point, so it was a little upsetting that only one of them would make it through. That said, Lauryn did make a few mistakes, and something tells me if she turned in a consistent performance, she would still be part of the process. Winner: Lilli Passero Jesse Larson vs. Taylor Alexander Throughout the battle rounds, people are paired up that should not be together. It seems like an easy way for the producers to meddle with the process. Jesse and Taylor went to battle, singing “Shameless” by Billy Joel. It sounded good, but it seemed rigged to give Jesse the win. Taylor struggled at some parts, and it became glaringly obvious when Jesse hit all the notes. Winner: Jesse Larson Brandon Royal vs. Davina Leone This duo went with “In the Night” by The Weekend. It was a solid performance for both artists, but Brandon’s pitch was perfect. It was not nice how Davina was practically forced to strut her stuff to win the battle. Her performance lacked something, and it just seemed forced. In the end, it was obvious Brandon was winning. Surprisingly, Adam took Davina on to his team. Winner: Brandon Royal Steal: Davina Leone That means the battle rounds are over, you guys! Now, it’s down to all the artists to stay in the competition. All they can do is sing for their lives. At this stage, the contestants get the pink slip from left, right, and center. What will happen? Hit the comments with who you want to make it to the end. View Slideshow: Reality TV Star Salaries: Who Makes the Most?
Josh Duggar and wife Anna appeared a few times on the Duggar family Facebook page this week as they start to rebuild their media presence. As you can see above, the family made a pilgrimage to Ark Encounter, a Christian fundamentalist theme park in Grant County, Kentucky. If it wasn’t obvious, it features a Noah’s Ark replica. “Visiting the Ark Encounter is a great time the whole family can appreciate,” the Duggar family wrote on their official Facebook page. “Our family looked at the life of Noah and saw how the righteousness and obedience of one man’s life spared all of humanity.” They encouraged their fans to support the Ark’s website, and implicitly to support Josh, 29, as he begins this new phase of life. The inclusion of Josh Duggar in the above photo may not be an endorsement of his righteousness or obedience, but it speaks volumes. With Josh and Anna expecting their fifth child , the family is working the local pariah back into the fold gradually but very much deliberately. Josh’s sordid past aside, by and large, fans of Counting On have been very supportive of the inclusion of Josh and Anna in family life. One follower wrote, “Nice to see josh included in the picture. Beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing,” while another Duggar fan commented: “It is nice to see Josh in the family photos again. We went to see the ark three weeks ago I hate we missed you we would love to meet you.” Yet another supporter remarked, “Love seeing the ENTIRE family together. So good to see Josh and Anna again … I love this family!” He remains a polarizing figure, but with such loving support from their core fans, the Duggars may no longer feel the need to hide Josh. At least not as obviously as they have in the past … View Slideshow: Josh Duggar: Scrubbed From Jinger’s Wedding with Reshoots, Fake Sun Glare, Kid in Front of Face TLC has used sun glare, re-shoots, creative editing and even small children as human shields to protect viewers from the human eyesore. Now that he’s having baby #5 though, social media sightings may increase and writers may give Anna Duggar a bigger role on Counting On . Josh’s molestation scandal and infidelity were the reason his family’s popular reality TV show 19 Kids and Counting was axed in 2015. Two years later, however, the reborn Counting On is chugging along, Anna somehow didn’t divorce him, and all seems right in Arkansas. Well, mostly. Jill and Jessa were radio silent on social media after his pregnancy announcement, which is highly unusual for the duo. But if the silence is deafening, this also says a lot: Michelle Duggar shared this baby picture of Josh, Jana Duggar and John-David Duggar – the inaugural trio of her 19 kids – from 1994. Josh was an innocent little boy once! Who knew! The quiet PR blitz is underway after Josh and Anna Duggar wrote on the family blog earlier this month that their fifth child is en route: “For nearly the last two years, we have quietly worked to save our marriage, focus on our children, and rebuild our lives together as a family.” “Doing so is never easy after a breach of trust. We’ve learned that a life of faith and rebuilding a life together is simply done one day at a time.” “As we continue our journey as a family and rebuild our lives, we are delighted to share with you that we are expecting a new baby boy later this year.” “Beauty comes from ashes and we cannot wait to see and kiss the face of this sweet new boy!” Josh and Anna wrote in their announcement. Of course, he’s not entirely out of the woods yet. Josh is being sued by a photographer whose photo he used as his profile pic on Ashley Madison, the adultery-driven website he used. Matthew McCarthy claims that Josh’s wrongful, “extreme and outrageous” use of his image subjected him to lost work and epic harassment. While it’s dubious that the photographer/DJ is seeking damages, claiming he can’t get work because Josh did this, it still hangs over his head. Doesn’t seem like the family is too worried, in any case, based on how Josh is being treated in their carefully-crafted postings lately. Will fans ever truly accept him again, though? View Slideshow: Duggar Family Photos: Then & Now!
Kim Kardashian is hitting the gym often these days. She’s keeping an eye on what she eats. She’s checking the scale often and she’s trying very hard to get her prime bikini body back. Because she wants to be as healthy as possible and because she wants to set a positive example for her kids? Not quite. According to an anonymous Radar Online insider, Kim is taking these steps because she assumes she’ll soon be single once again. Oh, yes, this report alleges that those Kim and Kanye West divorce rumors are not made up. “She’s got a dark ulterior motive for getting into such tip-top shape – for life after Kanye West !” the source hilariously says. What does increasing her number of cardio workouts and picking up many free weights each week have to do with her marriage? Or plans to end her marriage? “Kim isn’t taking any chances,” this mole explains, adding: “[She] wants to look as sexy as possible in case she’s back on the singles scene and Kanye doesn’t come through with his promises.” Ah, yes. Okay. That makes perfect sense. The mother of two young children, who has told the world that Kanye is her dream man, doesn’t simply want a divorce; she wants to make sure she is attractive enough to date again right after the split is finalized! In the wake of Kardashian getting robbed in Paris last fall and West then falling victim to some kind of nervous breakdown, reports of this couple’s demise have popped up frequently online. Each has been dealing with such personal trauma that the stars haven’t been able to make much time for each other. As a result, previous articles claimed that Kim and Kanye are attending extreme couples counseling . They know their union is in trouble and they’re doing whatever they can to save it. “They’re having twice-weekly sessions, plus a third session on their own, each of which costs $1,000 a pop,” a source close to the pair told Radar Online earlier this year. This same insider said that even when husband and wife are at home or on vacation, they are never far away from the professional assistance they require these days: “Their on-call therapist is available 24/7, which doesn’t come cheap, but she’s also available via Skype if they’re out of town.” As you can see via the Kim Kardashian photos above, the world’s most famous reality star has returned to Instagram… … in very sexy fashion. She’s back to posting pictures of her sleek body and her impressive cleavage, lending some credence to the claim that she’s hitting the gym more often than usual. This could simply be due to renewed self-confidence after the initial psychological shake-up of that October armed robbery. It could be because she’s re-entering the spotlight after taking a lot of time to herself and wants to look as seductive as possible as she does so, because that’s always been her thing. Even Radar Online admits that Kardashian’s weight loss could be related to what happened to her in France. “Looking good and getting into shape has been a form of therapy since the robbery, and she’s so proud to have her body back,” this report says. But it won’t let go of the assertion that pictures such as the one immediately above are also related to her marital hiccups. And the possibility that she may be single once again in the near future. “It’s no secret they’ve papered over a lot of huge problems,” Radar writes of Kimye, concluding: “She’s open about the fact she’d dive straight back into the dating scene if her marriage doesn’t work out.” And by open , this source apparently means that she’s never once said it in public and we’ve never once read it anywhere prior to this. But you never know! View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian: 20 Weird Facts About the Sex Tape Star
Marriage Boot Camp has officially reached the point in its run where producers have decided to completely 86 the premise and just become that show where reality stars scream obscenities at each other, regardless of the nature of their relationship. Fortunately, they picked some of the most bonkers reality stars in the business, so we're not complaining. Farrah Abraham, Kendra Wilkinson, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson all apparently has serious beefs with their families, and they've confusingly come to the Marriage Boot Camp house to work things out. Yes, it's Marriage Boot Camp: Family Edition, aka Marriage Boot Camp: Let's Be Honest, We Weren't Fixing Any Marriages Anyway. We figured the show had peaked with Tara Reid's drunken antics last year, but it turns out you can always ramp up the crazy by simply adding Farrah to the mix. “You're a stupid, dumb bitch,” Farrah yells at Debra Danielsen during one particularly therapeutic scene. The Farrah-Debra relationship has always been a toxic one, but the upside of that is they can usually be counted on to be the most batsh-t reality stars on any show about batsh-t reality stars. This time, however, it looks like Kendra and Patti may be able to give them a run for their money. “No mother wants their mother to be a whore,” Kendra's mother tells her in a scene that reminds us we're watching a serious show about serious therapy. Eh, who are we kidding? We can make fun of this show til the cows come home, but with a cast like that, we'll be front and center to watch the fireworks on April 28. Check out the full trailer below:
Sometimes it seems like Khloe Kardashian just can’t catch a break. Sure, she’s got more money than she knows what to do with, she has a big, loving family, she has her pick of basically any professional athlete she could possibly want. But with all of those pros, there are a good few cons: her marriage to Lamar Odom failed , she had to watch him nearly die, and they were never able to have children together, despite trying. And on top of all that, Khloe may be ruining her vagina. Earlier this month, Khloe took to her app to share a list of items and activities she uses to keep things in tip-top shape down there. There were several hygiene products on the list — a special vagina soap, wipes for on-the-go cleaning, lotions and creams. She also suggested her followers use some little Ben Wa balls, which, as she described, is “like Pilates for your cha-cha!”, and some fancy $200 device to check out the progress of her Kegel exercises. But she also advertised a “vajacial” — a sort of facial for your nether regions. And that’s where she goes wrong. Khloe gets her vajacials from some wax bar in L.A., and essentially she pays someone $75 for “exfoliation, toning, and a ‘face’ mask.” The treatment is also meant to remove any ingrown hairs and clear up pores. But as Dr. Amir Marashi, a gynecologist known in some circles as the Vagina Whisperer, tells Radar Online, the procedure definitely isn’t recommended . He does admit that “I like the fact that all celebrities are talking about vagina because we’ve been ignoring vaginas for a long time.” “I’m really happy celebs are talking — it makes it more comfortable for other people to start talking about it.” But still, he says “I prefer people to get their health care tips from doctors or health care professionals.” He also points out that since Khloe is so famous, someone giving her vagina a facial would likely be way more careful than they would with anyone else. “Patients come to me after this treatment,” he says. “It can very easily be harmed.” The issue, Dr. Marashi explains, is that when getting this vajacial nonsense, the salon worker will often extend the treatment to the inside, into the actual vagina. And you don’t want someone who isn’t a medical professional digging around in there with tools. So hey, how crazy is it that a doctor had to take the time to make a statement about how dumb a Kardashian is ? What a world. And you know we don’t mean that in a good way. View Slideshow: 19 Kontroversial Khloe Kardashian Photos
Jason Derulo Says He’s Unable To Date Nicki Minaj Even though the two are on a new song together, Jason Derulo wants to make sure you know there’s nothing going on between him and Nicki — though he clearly believes that would be a good look. As he just told Page Six : “I think Nicki is beautiful, super talented, all the above. I would date her if I wasn’t involved.” Yes, Jason “accidentally” spilled the beans that he’s in a relationship with SOMEBODY — though he won’t get into specifics about who — and says that’s the only think holding him back from shooting his shot with Nicki. “I’m not single. I’m keeping it on the low. I’ve been trying to. I’m trying to do it different this time because every other time, it didn’t work.” Awww, poor lil thang. But don’t feel too sorry for Jason just yet. Even though he just spent his prior breath talking about his new relationship that he wants to work so bad…Jason went on to detail how “lit” his DMs are with lots of thirsties showing what they’ve got… “I get all kinds of girls busting it wide open…doing things, playing with things. They’re doing videos where there’s like one thing moving and then the rest of the video is a still. It’s 2017. New s–t is on the horizon.” Welp. He clearly wanted to get all that off his chest, if you’re interested. Ladies, are you going to send Mr. Derulo some DMs, now that you know he’s looking? Splash
Scottie And Larsa Pippen Caught Cuddling At Rick Ross Party JetSmarter hosted an exclusive dinner party at The Forge in Miami on Sunday night in celebration of Rick Ross’ new album release, “Rather You Than Me.” But even though Ricky Rozay was the guest of the hour…guests couldn’t help but notice that Scottie and Larsa Pippen were carrying on like Future Hndrxxx never happened to their marriage : As one eyewitness told Page Six : “They were holding hands . . . very lovey-dovey. They kept whispering in each other’s ears. It was as if they’d never split up.” Hey, love is some strong stuff! Good thing they were able to make it through their hardships… Other notable guests at the event included Meek Mill — still bandaged up from his run-in — Trina, Rudy Gay, Sam Sneak and Benny Pough, among others. VIP attendees chose between Chef Amaris Jones’ famous Southern-style Fried Chicken or his gourmet Canadian Salmon. And of course, there was also plenty of Rick Ross’ signature Belaire Champagne flowing all evening long. Sounds like a recipe for reconciliation. And we’re sure that rock Scottie slapped on her hand a few months back didn’t hurt either…
If you've spent any time on social media in the past 12 hours, you're probably aware that it's International Women's Day – but you might not be aware of what that means. As its name suggests IWD is a day to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the global female community. This year, the International Women's Day is of added importance, as tens of thousands of women are participating in the Day Without a Woman – a general strike prompted by the dangerously misogynistic remarks and policies of Donald Trump and his administration. So whether you're striking or taking to social media to express solidarity, take a moment to see what some of the most outspoken celebs have to say about this momentous day: 1. Chelsea Handler Issues Savage Trump Burn Can someone send a burn unit to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? 2. LeBron Remains Woke No Trump-style “locker room” talk on the Cavs. 3. Ronda Rousey Won’t Back Down The UFC icon tweeted this photo, along with a caption reading, “#Resist.” 4. Adele Explains It All Adele tweeted this quote from Canadian feminist Charlotte Whitton. 5. Emma’s Bookfairies Are on the Loose Emma Watson spearheads an international literacy foundations that gives away books in a creative fashion. Today, her bookfairies have a special goal. 6. Ellen is Grateful Ellen’s message was simple, but profound View Slideshow
