You know what they say, right? A family that waist trains together stays together? No, really, Brielle Zolciak really does say this in the caption of her latest Instagram photo. It features Brielle and her sort of famous mother, Kim Zolciak, both donning the totally absurd “weight loss” apparatus made famous by Kim Kardashian and her family. “family that #waisttrains together stays together,” Brielle writes. “loving our @waistgangsociety comic shaper thanks @premadonna87 for hooking us up!!.. “order yours now from whatsawaist.com mother & maughter slayageeee we slay!! use code ( Briellekim ) for a special discount.” We are obligated to now point out that a waist trainer does not help one lose an ounce of weight. All of these celebrities are being paid a lot of money to endorse a product that accomplishes absolutely nothing. They are atrocious role models for young women around the world. Please be aware of this. View Slideshow: Brielle Zolciak: Photos of Instagram’s Newest Star Brielle Zolciak has been sharing more and more selfies and bikini photos in recent weeks, doing all she can to make like her reality star of a mother. She suddenly has over 651,000 followers, so she’s doing something right. And that something typically involves her wearing very little clothing . Here is a look, meanwhile, at the Kardashian sisters and the way they have espoused the nonsense of waist training over the years. View Slideshow: Kardashian Waist Training Photos: We’re Total Sellouts!
Back in March of 2014, Institute for Basic Life Principles founder Bill Gothard resigned in disgrace amidst allegations that he had sexually abused dozens of young women, many of them former employees. In October, five of those alleged victims filed a lawsuit against Gothard in an Illinois civil court. To the surprise of many, Gothard has stood his ground and refused to settle out of court. Even after 10 more victims came forward last month, Gothard continued to vaguely admit to some sort of impropriety, but maintained that he was not guilty of any criminal offense. Earlier today, Radar Online delivered another crushing blow to the reputation of the man who’s best known as the former minister of the Duggar family, reporting that three young men have come forward claiming they were repeatedly sexually molested by Gothard beginning when they were as young as 13. With the alleged victim total at 18, the plaintiff’s attorney and many in the media are comparing Gothard’s scandal to that of former TV legend Bill Cosby. Both men admit to behaving inappropriately, but insist that they have not done anything that should necessitate the involvement of the law. “I was very wrong in holding hands, giving hugs and touching their hair or feet,” Gothard said in a recent statement. “I was also wrong in making statements that caused emotional turmoil and confusion. My guilty is compounded by my hypocrisy of requiring standards for others but not following them myself.” Thus far, the Duggar family has refused to comment publicly on the matter. View Slideshow: The 11 Biggest Duggar Family Scandals of 2015
U.S. Marshals Make Arrests Over Student Loan Debt Scary news for anyone out there with outstanding student loans . Apparently government resources in the form of fully outfitted and armed U.S. Marshals are being allocated to collect old loan debts — for amounts as low as $1500. One Houston man was shocked when a SWAT Team-level sting operation hit his doorstep and carted him down to the courthouse without bothering to read him his rights, in demand that he pay a 20-year-old loan debt. And the worst part is that they plan to use this method even more in the future… Via Complex : As seen in Aker’s case, which is (sadly) far from unique, federal resources are being used to essentially carry out the duties one would usually attribute to a lowly debt collector. This seemingly ridiculous allowance, as noted by Rep. Gene Green, was made possible thanks to Congress just a few short years ago. According to Green, private debt collection agencies are getting judgments against the owners of these debts (even, apparently, 29-year-old debts) secured in federal court with ease. After a judgment is secured, the agencies are apparently asking for (and being granted preposterous access to) the usage of armed U.S. marshals. Aker, who was forced to sign a repayment plan for his 29-year-old debt, will sadly not be the last person to be arrested by armed federal agents. In fact, FOX 26 estimates that another 1500 arrest warrants are expected to be issued over unpaid federal student loans in the Houston area alone. Yikes. If this is the new norm…how many of you can expect a team of armed officers at your door in the near future?? Creative Commons / Fox 26 Continue reading →
Dear Bossip , For the past 3 ½ years I’ve been in an off and on relationship. When I first met him he had a son. A few months later after getting to know him a girl stated that she was pregnant with his child. That caused a big damp in the relationship, so I left him alone. When she delivered he took a DNA test and come to find out the child wasn’t his. He reached out to me for months, but I never budged. One day, he found me and insisted I hear him out. I heard him out and he told me how sorry he was and that the child wasn’t his. A few weeks later, we ended up trying to work this out and decided we wanted to make it official. Year two, we’re official and now the same girl comes back again and says she’s pregnant with his child and this time she said it’s his. Another stressful situation we had to go through. This time I stuck it out. I stuck it out because I felt like this girl is really trying to ruin us and is a whore that just sleeps with everybody. This time my boyfriend’s reaction towards this situation was different. This time he wasn’t so sure. He said it was a 50/50 chance that the child could possibly be his. He and I ended up breaking up towards the end of her giving birth. He cheated on me with another female and I ended up blowing up and rushed him (meaning I fought him). After that he decided to be with his baby momma for the sake of the child. This time the child is his. He reached out to me for 10 months without any response from me. I was crushed (I never wanted to speak to him again, let alone be with him because of his bad decisions). Ten months later we met at a party. He found out I was going to be there by a source. That night we ended up talking a few things out. He wanted to prove his love for me and of course to tell me how sorry he was. About a month later we were official again, but taking things really slow. It was very difficult for me to accept his child. But, it was easy to accept his first child due to the fact I knew about that child and he was already there in the beginning. My boyfriend and I decided to move in together. We spoke about marriage and all. Living together didn’t last too long. He ended up cheating again, talking to me any kind of way, coming home late (three times), etc. When he cheated he and I had a huge fight. At the point I felt like again!?! Still, with all the lies and cheating? I was in shock because this time around I wanted to trust him and he gave me every reason to trust him again based on his actions. But, I guess obviously not. I just wanted us to be happy and on one accord. He felt like I didn’t love his 2nd child and I neglected him. I can say that isn’t true at all. I just needed help in acceptance, but it was never the child. My thing was after he cheated I couldn’t help but to bring back what happened in the past. All the things he had done to me, and to us who were supposed to be a family. From there our relationship declined. Everybody was involved. Family and friends. Some tried to help the situation and some tried to break us apart (my side of family and friends). I ended up packing my bags and left and went back to my dad’s home. I never wanted to leave because I wanted it to work. Three months after moving out, we got in touch. I changed my number as soon as I left. And, now we are on talking terms. But, since I’ve left he’s slept with his baby mama again. That’s the part I don’t like, whether we’re together or not. If she is supposed to be a mistake then why are they sleeping together? I know I skipped so much of my story, but I hope I can get some advice as to why all of this keeps happening. To include more details, he ended up taking her to court for shared custody of the child because she was keeping the child away because of me. She felt if they weren’t together, then the child won’t see his father either. I supported him along the way and I still get a slap in the face. What should I do? Right now I feel like the cycle will continue on. He claims he loves me. And, he probably does, but his way of going about things just won’t change. His first child’s mother passed away after giving birth to him. I wonder if that could have been an affect towards his cycle. I’m not trying to find an excuse because it’s been 8 years. And his 2 nd baby mama is a whore. He said it isn’t in him to hate her and he can’t. I don’t want him to hate her, I want him to be straightforward and stop playing games. He says one thing and does the next. I don’t know if he really wants be with her or not, but if he does then that’s where he should be. And, no, I have no children of my own. I desire some, but he and can’t conceive for some reason. I’ve been pregnant before by my last boyfriend but never with this one. So, no, I don’t know what to do because that’s also important to me. I’m 28 years old and he’s 30 years old. Please help the best way you can from what I gave you. It’s not the full story because it’s so much to say but this sums it all. – Where To Turn Dear Ms. Where To Turn , Well, this keeps happening to you because you keep taking him back. You keep allowing him to mistreat you and take advantage of you. As long as you continue to lay down and let him wipe his feet on you, then he will keep doing it. His baby momma is not going anywhere. She will forever and always be in the picture. And, the fact that he chose to be with his baby momma after you learned he cheated with another woman, that should have been the end of him, FOREVER! You are a glutton for punishment. You like all this drama and stress in your life. So, you have to ask yourself what is it about you that need this and him in your life? He is not positively adding to your life. He is not bringing anything to the table. He doesn’t lift you up, or inspire you or empower you. He is not going above and beyond to make sure you know that you are the number one woman in his life. No, he is lying to you. He doesn’t love you. He loves no one but himself. He’s made his choice in which woman he wants to be with, and that is why he keeps sleeping with his baby momma. That is where he wants to be. So, why can’t you get that inside your thick ass skull? You’re making excuses for him and his behavior, and trying to figure out what is it about him, or his baby momma that he keeps going back to her. You are justifying his behavior instead of holding him accountable for what he is doing. STOP IT! Stop trying to rationalize and justify what he is doing. He is doing it because he can, and you allow him to. Lawd, you are truly emotionally and mentally unstable. I don’t know any woman who would remain with a man after learning that the woman he supposedly got pregnant the first time comes back again a second time and says she’s pregnant, and he tells you that it’s a 50/50 chance it may be his. That was when the relationship should have ended for good. There was no coming back, talking things through, or reconciling. NO! That should have been the end of it. Obviously you’re thirsty and desperate for a man. Obviously you are the one who can’t seem to let him go. There is some soul searching and some deep interrogations you need to do with yourself of why you keep letting him back into your life. He lies to you. You take him back. He cheats on you with multiple women. You take him back. He has babies with other women. You take him back. He tells you that he wants to be with his baby momma, but after they take a break, you take him back. You see the pattern, and the common denominator in all of this – it’s you! You keep letting him back into your life. He can’t keep coming and going unless you allow him. And, for the life of me, I don’t understand why you are clamoring to be baby momma number three. Are you serious? Girl, you are that desperate to keep and have a man that you are willing to bring a child into this horrid drama and life with this low life piece of scum of man? He has two children by two different women, and you said the other child lost his mother right after the child was born. So, ask yourself, where is that child? He is not taking care of that child. If he isn’t involved in that child’s life, and he is recklessly active in his second child’s life, then only imagine what type of father/parent he will be with your child. Please save yourself and don’t consider procreating with this man. It’s a reason you can’t get pregnant by him, and be thankful you can’t. Besides, if he’s running up in his baby momma raw, then why are you letting him have unprotected sex with you? GIRL! I CAN’T! All I can tell you is that at some point you are going to have to start loving yourself. You are going to have to start choosing you, and your happiness. Until you can authentically look at yourself, and learn to love yourself and choose you, then you will keep choosing him and his happiness and trying to make him happy when you are miserable and dying inside. He is killing you spiritually, mentally, and emotionally and you don’t even recognize that you are dying. I hope you will read your letter again, see the pattern, and recognize that you keep this going with him. This could all end if you simply decide to choose you, end it for good, and completely delete him out of your life. Notice that he doesn’t build you, or add to your life. He doesn’t contribute anything positive or good. He is a detriment to your happiness, your joy, and your love. Eliminate him and a whole new world will open up for you. And, please stop calling his baby momma a whore. You’re angry and upset with her when your man is the problem. You’re pointing fingers at her, yet, your man keeps going to her bed. What do you think she is saying about you? – Terrance Dean ***(Attention all media/news outlets, if you use this story and letter, or any parts of this content for your outlets you must give credit to this site, the columnist, and his advice)*** Hey Bossip Fam, what do you think? S hare your opinions and thoughts below! Also, e-mail all your questions Terrance Dean: loveandrelationships@bossip.com Follow Terrance Dean on Twitter: @ terrancedean and “LIKE” Terrance Dean on Facebook, click HERE! Make sure to order my books Mogul: A Novel (Atria Books – June 2011; $15); Hiding In Hip Hop (Atria Books – June 2008); and Straight From Your Gay Best Friend – The Straight Up Truth About Relationships, Love, And Having A Fabulous Life (Agate/Bolden Books – November 2010; $15). They are available in bookstores everywhere, and on Amazon, click HERE!
After a particularly frustrating week with some the teaching staff at my son’s school, I happened to stumble upon a short video titled “The System of Racial Inequality.” In this just over 60 second soundbyte, a white woman, Tilman Smith, who has experience in the education system, pretty much confirmed my greatest concern with a certain race of teacher and my son. Her brief dialogue was alarming when describing the way white teachers tend to judge children based simply on race of school-aged black boys in particular. Smith gave an example and explained how white teachers would think highly of an “animated and cheeky” white boy in the class, label him “smart” and would all but dismiss his behavior because, “boys will be boys.” On the other hand, however, if a black child in the class displayed the same behavior she wouldn’t be so quick to think his “animated and cheeky” demeanor is smart but instead would raise an eyebrow and take mental note that, “I might need to keep an eye on him…” [ MadameNoire ] Would You Get A Tattoo At Whole Foods? American supermarket chain specializing in organic food, Whole Foods, is getting expanding their business portfolio this year. According to Bloomberg, the companies Co-Chief Executive Officer Walter Robb is looking to appeal to millennial, “budget-conscious shoppers.” This initiative also includes a new line of lower-priced grocery stores 365 by Whole Foods Market. “There’s a number of smaller-store competitors out there that are doing a nice job,” Robb told Bloomberg. “We don’t see any reason why we can’t go participate in that part of the market as well with our 365 by Whole Foods offer — it’s going to be unique.” Unique is definitely the word to explain this announcement. The Whole Foods website states, “Friends of 365 may be any type of business — from food and drinks to fashion, body care products, record shops and tattoo parlors, inside 365 stores and on its outdoor patios… [ MadameNoire ] Future To Be Musical Guest On Saturday Night Live In March Future‘s 2015 was was a top notch but his 2016 may be even better. The Atlanta rapper will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on March. Another win for the “Jumpman” rapper is his latest album, EVOL, landing at no. 1 on the Billboard album chart. That would be his third numero uno album in just over six months. One hiccup in Future’s flow is getting sued for $15M by his baby mama Ciara, though. Jonah Hill will be the host while Future will hold down musical guest duties on SNL on March 5. [ HipHopWired ] Wyclef Jean Drops Priceless Gems On The 20th Anniversary Of The Fugees’ ‘The Score’ [ Vibe ] Kanye West: $53 Million Is Accurate But It’s NOT Debt [ TMZ ] 7 Black Business And Tech Professionals Who Are Changing The Game [ HuffingtonPost ] Oprah Winfrey Shows Off 30-Pound Weight Loss In New Photo [ StarPulse ]
Consider this part two of our Keeping Up with the Kardashians preview. Earlier this week, we gave readers a look at a phone fight Kendall Jenner got into with her father after learning that Caitlyn Jenner was making a big deal out of attending one of her fashion shows. This made Kendall irate because she did not want her father upstaging her and/or making the event about anything other than the fashion on display and Kendall's job of modeling it. Okay? All caught up now? This leads into the following sneak peek, which features Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian getting into a tiff over the same fashion show. Kim doesn't understand why Kris thinks she can attend, considering what Kendall said to Caitly, to which Kris replies: “I'm going to be backstage with Kendall. It's something that we've worked one since day one.” So, what's the issue? Kris blames Kim for “opening [her] big mouth” and alerting Caitlyn to the event, which is what caused this family dust-up in the first place. SIGH. We're not saying the terrorists hate us because of the Kardashians , but we are wondering why anyone spends any time watching this show. At least if you watch Keeping Up with the Kardashians online you can avoid commercials, we suppose. Anyway, check out the following sneak peek now:
Due to her most dishonorable past, Jenelle Evans gave up custody of her son Jace, 6, to her mother Barbara years ago. But now that she’s cleaned up her act, Jenelle is making it clear: she wants him back. There’s just one problem. Barbara doesn’t want to give him to her. In a blog post entitled “Overcoming Life’s Obstacles,” Jenelle spills the beans about her battle for custody with Babs. “I’m going to fight a tough battle between my own mother and me because she will not let me have my son back,” she wrote. Jenelle’s relationship with her mother has been rocky for some time, and the Teen Mom 2 star’s tumultuous past with drugs and the law certainly tipped the scales in Babs’ favor. It’s not too surprising that Grandma might be reluctant to turn the child over to his mother, who has been arrested 16 times, including an arrest for assault just last August . However, Jenelle thinks her mom’s motives are selfish. “I think maybe she’s too attached to him, or maybe she doesn’t want to be alone,” she wrote. “I never thought my mother would still put up such a battle with me, knowing I’m sober, knowing my dating life is perfect, and everything has been smooth sailing since I’ve moved back. Whatever the case may be, I think I’ve waited long enough.” Maybe Nana just wants her daughter to go an entire year without getting picked up by the fuzz. To her credit, Jenelle has been making positive strides in her life. She’s gotten sober, she earned her college degree and claims to be in a stable relationship with “amazing” boyfriend David Eason , although the dalliance is still relatively new. “I’m hoping within these next couple of months that getting custody of Jace is going to be the biggest accomplishment I’ve ever made in my life, and I cannot wait until that day!” she closes out the post. May the best woman win. And we mean that quite literally. View Slideshow: Barbara Evans: A Tribute to Jenelle’s Mahhh
When life gives you lemons, make a glass of lemonade. If you're following Kim Kardashian's mantra, replace lemons with sex tape, and create a burgeoning career for you and yours. There's a side to Kim that's relatable. She has fat days like the rest of us, and feels insecure without her armor (a good pair of Spanx). And while it's impossible to completely emulate a life as lived by Kim, we sure can learn from her experiences. Good on ya, Kim. 1. It’s OK To Laugh At Yourself Because if you don’t, you’ll bawl your eyes out. 2. Enjoy The Moment You’re allowed to be smug. You worked hard to get here. 3. Don’t Just Sit There And Complain (you may cry for a bit, but pick yourself up off the floor at some point and make a change) 4. Sometimes You Have To Lighten The Mood Even if it pisses off your mother. 5. Even If You’re Blue, Find a Bright Spot Life taking selfies and getting “artsy” with your bad self. 6. Let Your Inner Fat Kid Out From Time To Time Aren’t we all, Kim? View Slideshow
In April of last year, Mob Wives cast member Angela “Big Ang” Raiola was diagnosed with throat cancer . The popular reality star – who’s raspy voice has become one of her trademarks – underwent a surgery that was described as a “complete success” and quickly returned to making public appearances. Unfortunately, it now looks as though she was far from out of the woods at that time. Radar Online is reporting that Big Ang’s cancer has returned , and this time, the 55-year-old’s diagnosis is much worse. According to the site, Raiola is now suffering from stage four cancer, and chemotherapy doesn’t appear to be helping. “It’s serious,” says one insider. “She isn’t doing well right now.” Ang’s sister, Janice Detore, has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for Raiola’s treatment . The family is close to reaching its $25,000 goal, but Detore’s description of her sister’s condition is far from encouraging: “As you know my sister was diagnosed with stage 4 brain and lung cancer,” she writes. “Chemotherapy was started January 5 th. On January 26th the doctor reviewed her CT scan and informed us that the treatment was not working, and in fact one tumor grew larger and the other tumors had no change.” Detore adds that Raiola’s “breathing is labored and the amount of pain she is having is by far more than she can handle.” As traditional treatments seem to be doing little to relieve Ang’s pain, Detore plans to use the donated funds to purchase cannabis oil and other alternative medicines. “Angela cannot function to work anymore,” Detore writes. “I’m not sure that it will work but I’m praying.” Ang has thanked fans for their support in a brief social media message, but her family says it may be several months before she’s able to resume her public appearance schedule.
Could Kim Kardashian finally be seeing the light? The reality star is reportedly furious over her husband Kanye West’s embarrassing rant last week against Wiz Khalifa , particularly the parts that included his ex-girlfriend Amber Rose. If you recall, Yeezy callously called out Wiz by insinuating that every time he looks at his child, he is reminded that he allowed a stripper to “trap” him for 18 years. It was a seriously low blow, even for Kanye, and Amber retaliated with this well-crafted, and highly-deserved clap back : “Awww @kanyewest are u mad I’m not around to play in ur asshole anymore? #FingersInTheBootyAssBitch.” MIC effing DROP, right? However, Kim was understandably NOT amused. “Kim is absolutely mortified by Amber’s post,” a source told Life & Style . “She said she’s never felt so humiliated in her life.” “She was so angry, she wouldn’t let Kanye into the house,” according to the magazine. “She changed all the codes and asked security not to let him through the gate.” Now, we all know Kim is the ruling QUEEN of drama queens, but we’re kinda with her on this one. Why does Kanye feel the need to keep bringing up Amber and publicly insulting her? Sounds like an unhealthy fixation to us. “Kim accused Kanye of reveling in the drama of feuding with his ex and of still being obsessed with her,” added the source. “She was fuming with Kanye for antagonizing Amber. She said she’s had enough. She believes every word of what Amber wrote. All she wanted to do was crawl under the covers and never show her face again.” It seems like Kim is totally taking Amber’s side in all of this. Yesterday, the mother of North and Saint West posted a selfie with Amber to Instagram, and the blond model did the same. Everyone scratched their mother loving heads, but it’s starting to make sense now. Amber explained her retaliatory tweet to Kanye by pointing out that once he brought her kid into the fray, the gloves came off. Kim, being a mother herself, likely can relate. She knew Kanye was acting like an immature asshole and doesn’t seem to fault Amber for her response. Could this mean the end of Kimye? “Kim is so enraged, she’s considering divorce,” said the source. “She said she can’t take much more. This latest saga has just proved to her how destructive Kanye is. She’s convinced that if she stays with him, he’ll take her down with him.” Godspeed, girl.
