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Bella Thorne Comes Out (Again): I’m Pansexual!

Despite her recent and surprising feud with ex Tana Mongeau , Bella Thorne is focused upon promoting her new book. While making the rounds with the media, she is delving into a number of topics, including challenges that she has overcome. The 22-year-old actress, author, and model is also coming out as pansexual. Take a look: Bella Thorne is making the rounds to promote her new book, Life of a Wannabe Mogul: Mental DIsarray . Among other things, Bella has opened up about her sexuality. She's not merely addressing the overtly salacious nature of so many of her images and so much of the media that she puts out to the world. She is also opening up about her sexual orientation. Bella had previously come out as bisexual, but now she says that she has found a level that she feels is a better fit. “I’m actually a pansexual,” Bella reveals on Good Morning America . “And I didn’t know that.” Labels are complicated, and Bella is young. It's not always easy to find the perfect label to describe your identity. “Somebody explained to me very thoroughly what that is,” she shares. “You like beings ,” Bella explains. “You like what you like.” There is no shortage of folks who identify as pan, including celebrities like Brandon Urie, Miley Cyrus, and Janelle Monae. “Doesn’t have to be a girl, or a guy, or … you know,” Bella explains. She then switches to an array of pronouns: “a he, a she, a this, or that. It’s literally, you like personality, like you just like a being,” she adds. “It doesn’t really matter what’s going on, over there,” Bella clarifies. “If I just like it,” she says. “I like it!” Bella casually came out as bi in 2016, and many would point out that Bella could use the exact same definition to explain being bi. And they're right. But personal labels are a personal choice. For some, whether to identify as pan or bi comes down to which Pride flag you prefer. In the autumn of 2018, Bella became part of a throuple with boyfriend Mod Sun and girlfriend Tana Mongeau. She and Tana broke up amicably earlier this year. Months later, she had a much more contentious breakup with Mod Sun. Not all polyamorous relationships end with police being called, but unfortunately, this one did. Now, Bella is in a relationship with an Italian singer, Benjamin Mascolo. Please note that her sexual orientation does not require that she date multiple people at once. Straight or gay people can be polyamorous if they like, and pan folks can be monogamous. Bella also touched upon a much more grim topic of conversation. She spoke of growing up as a victim of sexual molestation. To her, Bella explains, it was a daily occurrence. Despite the trauma involved, she did not fully understand the horror of what was happening to her. Bella herself mustered incredible courage to put a stop to it in her early teens. We are so sorry that Bella had to endure evil at such a young age. We long for a society that better protects its most vulnerable citizens.

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Dog the Bounty Hunter: Is He Going to Be OK After Wife’s Tragic Death?

On June 26th, Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman became a widower when his wife, Beth, passed away after battling cancer. And understandably, he’s having a tough time dealing with that huge loss. Dog has made many public statements admitting how much he’s struggling, each more heartbreaking than the last. Last weekend, a memorial service was held for Beth in Colorado — it was open to anyone and everyone who wanted to remember her, so several people were there to document what he said in his speech there. At one point in the service, he said “She will never be dead to me. She is in another place.” “I’m gonna get to heaven and make her so proud,” he insisted. “She’s gonna say it like she said here, ‘That’s my man right there, that’s big daddy right there.'” He also recalled one of the last conversations he had with her, one where she told him “Please big daddy, please let me go .” “I said, ‘No, I can’t,'” he remembered. “‘I’m not gonna let you go.'” “I still haven’t let her go,” he told the people in attendance. He said that he’s never felt so bad, and that “If there’s a God, he won’t let me live that long without her.” It seems like at the moment, he’s not too interested in the idea of going about things without Beth by his side — at another point in the service, he said something similar. “In the ’70s, I did 18 months in the Texas penitentiary,” he said, “and I told God yesterday I’d do five years, ten years day to day just to kiss her again.” Now, Dog is sharing the same sentiment on Instagram … except this time, it’s more of a threat. On his page, he shared this meme that reads “Don’t piss off old people. The older we get, the less “life in prison” is a deterrent.” In his caption, he wrote “Fugitives beware,” and hashtagged his new show, Dog’s Most Wanted . Another hashtag he used? “Dog without Beth.” We know that Beth did a lot of filming for this upcoming show — she refused to do chemo so she could travel with him to shoot it. From what we’ve seen, her failing health was part of the show as well. It will be so heartbreaking to see how this all plays out on television. Especially since, judging by this post, Dog is considering taking some of his grief out on the fugitives he catches. In the comments, his faithful followers were quick to offer him love and support — and it looks like some of them are genuinely afraid he’ll land himself in prison. One woman commented “I told my husband those fugitives better really watch out for Dog now!” Another person wrote “Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Keep your head clear, Dog. Beth is watching from above, cheering you on.” “I know it’s hard but don’t let your grief cloud your judgement and diminish your morals.” So many people noted his “Dog without Beth” hashtag and told him that he would never truly be without her, that she was watching over him always. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam We hope he’s able to deal with his grief in a healthy way, and that he manages to get through this immensely difficult time as easily as he possibly can. And, as always, RIP, Beth.

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Meghan Markle & Kate Middleton Bury the Hatchet After "Bonding Over Motherhood" [Report]

It’s hard to imagine that anyone could possibloy do more with a single year of their life than what Meghan Markle has accomplished in the past 12 months. But despite all that she’s achieved, it was often Meghan’s feud with Kate Middleton that dominated tabloid headlines. Yes, for as long as she’s been a Royal, Meghan’s allegedly strained relationship with Kate has been a favorite subject of the media. Even after new revelations indicated that it was a feud between Harry and William that caused the women to behave coolly toward one another in public, certain media outlets couldn’t resist the “catfighting duchesses” narrative. In recent weeks, however, there’s been a shift not only in Meg and Kate’s behavior toward one another, but also in the way the press has been covering their relationship. Kate and Meghan attennded Wimbledon together last week, and it was hard not to notice the signs that the two of them had seemed to be enjoying an almost-sisterly bond. Now, the renewed friendship between the “princess moms” is the subject of a People magazine cover story. “There is a sense of [Meghan and Kate’s] relationship strengthening,” says a source close to the situation. The source says that the duchesses “were genuine and sweet together,” while watching Meghan’s friend Serena Williams compete. When Williams lost her match, “Kate put her hand out and rubbed Meghan’s back to console her,” the insider recalls. “It illustrated a warm relationship between these women who have young babies and are in similar situations in their lives,” royal expert Victoria Arbiter told People. “Coming from different backgrounds, I think, they have more the makings of a team than people imagined,” says author and historian Robert Lacey. ‘“And they have a common interest as partners to these two men who are so crucial to the monarchy, along with their children.” People’s source confirms that the duchesses have become much closer in the months since Meghan welcomed her first child . “They’re each a little more relaxed,” says the insider. “They have more in common now.” Ironically, Kate and Harry’s decision to move out of Kensington Palace apparently brought the couple closer to Will and Kate. The source claims distancing themselves from the living space they once shared has allowed the Fab Four “them more time to be like family,” rather than colleagues. Whatever the case, we much prefer this narrative to the one in which Kate and Meg are forever at one another’s throats — and we’re sure we’re not alone!

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Beth Chapman Honored by Daughter in Heartbreaking Tribute Post

Back in June, Dog’s Most Wanted star Beth Chapman passed away at age 51 after battling throat cancer for yeras. He family, friends, and fans continue to grieve her. Now, her daughter Cecily has shared a heartbreaking throwback photo as a tribute to her mom. Take a look: Cecily B Chapman took to Instagram to share a throwback photo of her late mother’s amazing nails on the steering wheel. “My heart is so heavy,” Cecily admits. For illustrative effect, she then includes a bright red broken heart emoji. Speaking of her beloved mother, Cecily writes: “she was so amazing.” “I was so lucky….” she acknowledges. Cecily then shared that she had gotten a similar nail job, even though she had cried the entire time. Fans may not have known Beth like her children did, but they are mourning right alongside them. In the comment below this heartfelt post, affection and emotional support poured in to the grieving daughter. “Take her legacy and model her grace,” suggests one fan. That same follower adds: “That is the best gift you could give to honor her.” That is some very touching advice. “So so sad. so many hearts are heavy,” observes another fan. That same follower adds: “I miss her I could only imagine what your all feeling.” “[Stay] strong,” the kind commenter instructs. “She’s watching over each and every single one of u guys.” “She loves u all so much so much,” the fan emphasizes. “I bet her love is so strong that you can feel it in the air she is all around you guys,” the follower concludes. “Living in your [heart].” “Your mom was an amazing person,” another fan affirms. Of that, no one has any doubts. She was deeply memorable both on and off camera. That takes a very special type of person. The follower adds: “And a part of her lives on in you.” “The loss of a parent by far is one of the hardest things in life to deal with and []accept]…” the commenter acknowledges. The fan then expresses: “I know god has a plan for your Mom to be taken so soon.” “She is amazing,” affirms another commenter, notably using the present tense. That fan continues, still in the present tense: “And you are very lucky.” The commenter explains: “just because she’s physically not here anymore doesn’t mean she’s gone.” Others kept it simple, short, and sweet. “I miss her beautiful smile,” Cecily wrote in another post several days ago. Initially, the reality star and mother had been declared cancer-free after undergoing surgery to remove the cancer. Unfortunately, it returned with a vengeance. Beth had expressed that she saw her renewed cancer battle as a test of faith. She even apologized to her fans and to her loved ones for not using every possible weapon in her fight. As Beth explained, chemotherapy is just not something that she wanted to undergo — no matter the consequences. Our thoughts continue to be with Cecily, Duane, and the rest of the family as they grapple with this terrible loss. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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Jenelle Evans Is a GREAT Mom! (Says Nathan Griffith’s Sister)

The news that Jenelle Evans and David Eason had regained custody of their kids hit Teen Mom 2 fans like a crushing blow to the temple. Actually, it would be more accurate to say that Jenelle and David regained custody of most of their kids, considering her son Jace and his son Kaden will continue to reside with more stable relatives. It would also be more accurate to say that former Teen Mom 2 fans were stunned by the news, as many vowed to never again support the series that made this appalling situation possible, even though Jenelle was fired from the show several months ago. Anyway, as when Donald Trump was elected president or the New England Patriots won yet another Super Bowl, reports of the judge’s ruling left many with the feeling that the bad guys had pulled off a surprise victory. But according to one person who’s very well-acquainted with Jenelle and her parenting style, the situation played out in the best way possible, and the Eason kids are back where they belong. Heather Griffith is the sister of Jenelle’s second baby daddy, Nathan Griffith, who was as stunned as everyone else when his son Kaiser was returned to The Land by a judge who had apparently been experimenting with LSD. Heather says she only really got to know Jenelle once the kids were taken away (?!), and she claims that the mother of her nephew has been misrepresented by the media and is actually a devoted parent (?!?!?) who deserves custody of her kids. “I think a lot of things have been exaggerated and blown out of proportion. I don’t see Jenelle as an unfit parent or someone that doesn’t love her kids,” Heather tells Hollywood Life . “I watch her go through this process, and she’s tried to remain so positive but she was just so sad.” Heather goes on to say that all the coverage of Jenelle’s arrests, accusations of neglect, and frequent substance abuse episodes are nothing more than fake news: “After getting to know her over the past few months — we recently became closer when the kids were taken away — I don’t see her as this horrible, vindictive person that she’s constantly being played out to be,” Heather says, “I think she is just constantly under attack and I don’t think that she’s unfit as a parent.” Nathan, of course, strongly disagrees, and he’ll continue to fight for custody of Kaiser in hearings that are set to begin next month. “I think just with her situation I would be more fit as a parent,” Nathan told TMZ earlier this week, adding that he believed Kaiser isn’t receiving proper “love and affection.” Heather says she supports Nathan in his fight for custody, but somehow, she’s also 100 percent #TeamJenelle these days. “I have talked to her pretty much ever since the kids were taken from her,” Heather tells Hollywood Life. “We check in with each other every day to make sure things are going well throughout the whole process.” In order to appreciate how weird this situation is, we encourage you to pause for a moment and imagine becoming besties with your sibling’s violent, abusive ex-fiance — but only after that person has her kids taken away following a scathing CPS investigation. ee”We’re building a friendship now. It’s hard because Nate’s my brother and I can never be in her corner, but I can referee and make sure she gets a fair fight. I see so much promise and potential in her,” says Heather. “She’s a go-getter; she’s doing what she has to support her family,” Nathan’s sister adds. “One thing I can say about her is that she totally respects the rules of not saying anything bad about my brother,” she continues. “She has never bashed my brother to me or said one bad thing [about him].” Well, to be honest, “rule-respecting go-getter” isn’t exactly the description that jumps to mind when we think about Jenelle Evans. But then again, maybe Heather Griffith knows much more about the former Teen Mom 2 star than we do. After all, they did grab lunch together during a custody hearing and now they send each other funny memes, or whatever. View Slideshow: Nathan Griffith: Jenelle Evans Won’t Let Me See Our Son… And She Will Pay for This

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Serena Williams Is A Perfectly Sculpted Golden Goddess On The Cover Of Harper’s Bazaar

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Source: Victoria Jones – PA Images / Getty Serena Williams ‘ body is sculpted by the finest craftsman in heaven and she is showing it off on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar in an unretouched photo that bares her bottom. @serenawilliams pens a candid essay for our August issue about standing up for herself, and becoming the strong woman, athlete, and mother she is today. https://t.co/8yVWKVG4SP — Harper's Bazaar (@harpersbazaarus) July 9, 2019 The dual cover portrays Serena as a golden goddess as her metallic gown blows in the wind. The champion tennis player penned an essay for the August issue, going into detail about her 2018 Grand Slam loss against Naomi Osaka. She was fined three times and ultimately, the referee had given the game to Osaka, who Serena admits played a better game. She admitted she couldn’t find peace after the match and felt betrayed by the sport she loved so much. “I felt defeated and disrespected by a sport that I love—one that I had dedicated my life to and that my family truly changed, not because we were welcomed, but because we wouldn’t stop winning.” “Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve felt a need to voice my opinion and be heard…And I won’t ever stop raising my voice against injustice.” —For our August 2019 issue, @serenawilliams talks about never being afraid to use your voice: https://t.co/1bnucoZT7H pic.twitter.com/JsfHpMmCAI — Harper's Bazaar (@harpersbazaarus) July 9, 2019 Serena was convinced it was because she was a woman standing up for herself. “If I were a man, would I be in this situation? What makes me so different? Is it because I’m a woman? I stop myself to avoid getting worked up. I tell myself, ‘You’ve been through so much, you’ve endured so much, time will allow me to heal, and soon this will be just another memory that made me the strong woman, athlete, and mother I am today.’” She eventually questioned she had done the wrong thing standing up for herself because Osaka’s win was overshadowed by her behavior. “This debacle ruined something that should have been amazing and historic. Not only was a game taken from me but a defining, triumphant moment was taken from another player, something she should remember as one of the happiest memories in her long and successful career. My heart broke. I started to think again, “What could I have done better? Was I wrong to stand up? Why is it that when women get passionate, they’re labeled emotional, crazy, and irrational, but when men do they’re seen as passionate and strong?’” She sent Osaka an apology letter. “I thought I was doing the right thing in sticking up for myself. But I had no idea the media would pit us against each other. I would love the chance to live that moment over again. I am, was, and will always be happy for you and supportive of you. I would never, ever want the light to shine away from another female, specifically another black female athlete,” she wrote. But Osaka’s response gave her the clarity she had been seeking. “People can misunderstand anger for strength because they can’t differentiate between the two,” she said. “No one has stood up for themselves the way you have and you need to continue trailblazing.” The whole incident left Serena guarded. She didn’t pick up a racket until much later. “Ultimately, my daughter is the reason I use my voice, the reason I picked up a racket again. Love breathes life and newfound perspective into people. It’s not about quitting when someone presents a challenge; it’s about getting up when you are down, dusting yourself off and asking, “Is that the best you got?” Because I have God with me, and I can take whatever comes my way.” Read the full essay, here . RELATED STORIES: Slay! Serena Williams Debuts ‘Empowering’ Tennis Fashion At French Open Serena Williams’ Little Girl Is Living Her Best Life On The ‘Gram [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3009178″ overlay=”true”]

Serena Williams Is A Perfectly Sculpted Golden Goddess On The Cover Of Harper’s Bazaar

Must Be Nice: Jeff & MacKenzie Bezos’ Divorce Has Officially Been Finalized With A $38 Billion Settlement

Source: Regina Wagner/Future Image/WENN.com / WENN The Divorce Between Jeff And MacKenzie Bezos Is Official Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is officially divorced from his wife of more than 25 years, MacKenzie, after a Washington State judge signed off on the divorce. According to reports from Bloomberg , the arrangement leaves MacKenzie with 19.7 million shares of Amazon.com, valued at more than $38 billion. Even after parting with billions of dollars, Jeff will still remain the world’s richest person, while the divorce settlement makes his now ex-wife the third-wealthiest female billionaire in the world. These two got married in 1993, long before Amazon’s creation, and have four children together. Their marriage publicly collapsed after news broke back in January that Jeff had been allegedly cheating on his wife with former television anchor Lauren Sanchez. The story exploded into the public eye after racy text messages between the two were published by multiple media outlets. Following the media storm, Bezos published an open letter on Medium accusing American Media, the parent company of the National Enquirer, of trying to blackmail him–but, of course, that didn’t undo what damage had already been done. It’s safe to say both parties will do juuuust fine following the divorce, at least money-wise. View this post on Instagram Kirk or Picard? Picard! #FinalFrontier #GoBoldly A post shared by Jeff Bezos (@jeffbezos) on Mar 10, 2018 at 11:54am PST

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WELP: Sherri Shepherd’s Ex-Hubby Claps Back, Calls Her A ‘Bitter’ Bag Stopper And Offers Half-Azzed Prayers

Source: Lou Rocco / Getty Lamar Sally Responds To Sherri Shepherd’s DL Hughley Show Diss Sherri Shepherd’s ex-hubby is defending himself in the media today after his character was allegedly dragged for the last tim e, he hopes. Lamar Sally is clapping back at claims from his ex that he’s “sorry” and calls Sherri out for blocking his television and writing bag. In her DL Hughley show interview, Sherri claimed she only married Sally for sex and detailed why her famous friends never blessed their union. Here is his statement, courtesy of Madame Noire : “Over the last five years I have endured you going on numerous talk shows lying about my character,” he said. “You’ve trolled me on social media and dating websites, you’ve stopped me from getting television writing jobs , you use me and LJ in your comedy act where you tell people where we live and what kind of car I drive. I’ve forgiven you because I know of the trauma you suffered in your childhood but enough is enough.” “I will not have you lie that the only reason you married me and brought our son into the world was because you were lonely or horny,” he continued. “We had a good marriage and our son was conceived out of love from both parents. Now subsequently you’ve chosen to abandon him but that’s between you and your God. One day soon he’s going to be able to surf the internet and see all the things you’ve said. Please don’t traumatize him anymore than what you’ve already done. Go back to therapy and work on the real issues that is plaguing you and leave us alone… and stop being so bitter. I’m praying for you.” View this post on Instagram Good morning A post shared by Sherri (@sherrieshepherd) on Jun 25, 2019 at 9:22pm PDT Yikes! What are the chances Sherri will respond?! Thoughts?

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The Breakfast Club: Trina Talks About Her New Album ‘The One,’ Her Least Favorite Ex & More [Video]

Source: The Breakfast Club/iHeart Media / The Breakfast Club/iHeart Media Trina Stops By The Breakfast Club To Talk About Her New Album Trina’s latest album, The One , is officially out today–and she’s making her rounds to make sure the world knows about this brand new project. Most recently, the rapper stopped by The Breakfast Club to talk to DJ Envy and Angela Yee about the album, where she gets the inspiration for her songs, riding face, and her least favorite ex. Peep the interview down below to hear what da baddest bi**h herself has to say about all that and much more:

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Katy Perry to Taylor Swift: You Can Come to My Wedding on One Condition …

Well, by now you’ve probably heard the news that Taylor Swift and Katy Perry have ended their feud . And not only have the pop stars buried the hatchet, they’ve also embarked on a very enthusiastic — and very public — friendship. The whole thing feels more like a corporate merger than an end of a personal rivalry, but hey — we suppose it’s preferable to Swift and Perry constantly making tabloid headlines by taking petty shots at each other. The feud was pretty entertaining at first, but as it entered its fifth year, the dueling divas schtick began to wear thin. So whether it’s due to newfound maturity or the realization that they’re more interesting to the public as friends than as enemies, Katy and Taylor have called a truce. And they’ve gone from enemies to besties in record time. Katy is engaged to Orlando Bloom these days, and while a wedding date has not yet been made public, it seems that Perry has already curated her guest list. According to a new report from Radar Online, Taylor made the cut — but she’s been cautioned not to try and steal Katy’s thunder. “Katy invited both Taylor and her boyfriend to the wedding, but there was one condition — she cannot wear white,” an insider tells the site. That’s pretty standard wedding etiquette, but we suppose when you’ve spent the past half-decade publicly trash-talking one of your guests, it’s best to make the rules explicit and not leave anything to chance. As for what’s next for the singers, it should come as no surprise that Swift and Perry are planning to release a single together. “A collaboration between the two is already in the works and has been since they reunited,” says the source. “They are so much alike and they know how lucrative their friendship can be.” But it’s not all about the bottom line, of course. Katy and Taylor are both seeing dollar signs these days, but insiders say their connection is genuine, and they’re both benefitting from their renewed friendship in numerous ways. “Neither one of them really have anyone who can relate to them, and Katy is really giddy about this,” says the source. “They are both with other men now and they’re not going to let all of that continue to come in between them. “They laugh about it now because of how immature they both were.” Publicly, Taylor has suggested the media was to blame for her feud with Katy, but privately, she’s reportedly accepted partial responsibility. The insider claims that both women have reflected on what sort of negative influence they may have had on their impressionable fan bases by engaging in years of “mean girl” behavior. And now, they’re hoping to lead by example: “They are going to use their newfound friendship to help people instead of to create headlines,” says the insider. Sounds like a plan to us! View Slideshow: 21 Celebrity Feuds We Never Saw Coming

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