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Kevin Federline: Britney Spears Should Gimme More Child Support

Britney Spears has brought countless gifts in the world. While most of those are in the form of her music, she also gave birth to her sons , Sean Preston Federline and Jayden James Federline. And while their mother is one of the most famous and talented people on the planet, at the moment, it’s their father who’s making waves. According to this report, Kevin Federline is attempting to get more child support money out of Britney. Britney Spears is an absolute legend who walks among us. While we can all take a moment each day to be thankful that, of all of the years of human history, we were lucky enough to live in the same time period as Britney Spears, the vast majority were not actually married to her. But Kevin Federline was, from 2004 until 2007. Though their union was clearly not meant to last, they’ll forever be linked by their precious sons — Sean Preston and Jayden James. And, of course, by the accompanying child support payments. As one can imagine, it’s Britney who pays Kevin and not the other way around. Apparently, she currently sends baby daddy Kevin $20,000 per month for child-support. For normal people, that’s a huge amount of money. Even if Sean Preston and Jayden spent every single day with their father, and they do not, it’s unlikely that the two of them would be costing $666 dollars every single day. (Of course, for celebrities, there are concerns like security and often private schools and transportation, so we can see how the added expenses add up … even to nearly a quarter of a million dollars per year) However, that payout was determined a decade ago, when the couple split. At the time, Britney was dealing with personal mental health issues and wasn’t really performing full-time. Compare that and how her finances must have looked to now, when she just finished her Vegas residency and is about to go on tour. And now a report from The Blast claims that Kevin Federline is requesting more money  in the form of child support. Apparently, an attorney acting on Kevin’s behalf filed papers to that effect. Though there’s no actual mention of how much money he’s looking for, he wants, well, more. In part, people may assume that this is a money-grab. At the same time, child support is determined in part, not just by how much time the children spend with each parent, but also based upon a percentage of the parent’s income. Considering that Britney reportedly made something in the neighborhood of $15 million per year during her Vegas residency (and nearly twice what she pays Kevin Federline annually at each individual show), some would say that Kevin Federline is due for an upgrade. Apparently, he’s not looking for a nasty public battle or even a drawn out one. And it’s possible that, if his requests are reasonable, he’ll get what he’s asking for. Britney Spears famously adores her sons. Years ago, she knew that she didn’t want to repeat the mistakes that her own parents made, and resolved to be the best possible mother to her boys. (She took match classes herself so that she could help her sons with their homework — most parents would have just hired a tutor for the boys) Britney is a woman with one of the most powerful social media platforms on the planet. Do you know what she uses it for? Often, to praise her sons. Recently, she’s been showcasing their Dragon Ball Z art and praising their technique. (They’re genuinely skilled young artists who are really getting the hang of things like perspective) It wouldn’t be surprising if Kevin Federline gets what he’s asking for, largely because it could mean that her sons can live in more opulence when they’re spending time with their father. But we’ll see how all of this pans out. There could be a lot going on that isn’t public knowledge. Yet. View Slideshow: 21 Hottest Britney Spears Photos of ALL TIME

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Ben Carson Reportedly Has A ‘Positive Influence’ On Trump And We Can’t Find Receipts

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B en Carson  is the seriously unqualified secretary of  Department of Housing and Urban Development. The former doctor has been a complete disaster in the role — he has been protested for attempting to take away fair housing from low-income people and he’s been accused of ethic violations for his family’s involvement at HUD. Not to mention, his staff has time to attack NewsOne and even April Ryan . That said, according to conservative commentator Armstrong Williams on The Daily Signal podcast , Ben Carson is having a “positive influence” on President Trump . Here is our response: Williams went on a delusional rant about the “remarkable” job Ben Carson is doing at HUD. And even had the nerve to say if Jesus were among us today, “Dr. Carson would be one of his disciples.” However, Williams hit a new low in the sunken place when he claims he told Carson, “‘I need you in the President’s ear talking about morality, talking about goodness’ — because he and the President have a very good relationship. I think that whether people see it or not, Dr. Carson has a very calming effect on the president. I think it’s very impactful. I think of all the things that will be said when Trump is no longer in the White House, I think the story will be told about the impact Dr. Carson’s relationship had on the President’s character, on his morality.” In what ways has Carson been a positive influence? When Trump said “shithole” countries about Haiti and the entire continent of Africa? When he attacked Jay Z , Jemele Hill , Oprah , Maxine Waters , Colin Kaepernick and  countless others? When Trump blamed the Parkland shooting on mental health when survivors are screaming for gun control? Even outside of his rhetoric, which is far from Christ-like, how about giving tax breaks to the rich, potentially cutting food stamps to a box of rations, dismantling healthcare for millions of Americans? Furthermore, how can a so-called Christian co-sign a man who has been accused of sexual misconduct by over a dozen women and reportedly paid off porn stars? If this is what Williams considers impactful or positive, then maybe Carson is working for the man downstairs, not the man upstairs. SOURCE: The Daily Signal SEE ALSO: One Step Forward, 10 Steps Back: San Francisco’s First Black Woman Mayor Unseated By Rich White Man Jada Speaks Out For Mo’Nique And The Comedian Has More Thoughts On Amy Schumer’s Success  

Ben Carson Reportedly Has A ‘Positive Influence’ On Trump And We Can’t Find Receipts

Nick Viall and January Jones: Dating!

We guess that Nick Viall won’t be giving Corinne Olympios that second chance after all. As bizarre of a match as this is, Nick Viall is dating … January Jones. It’s Bachelor villain meets X-Men villain. And it looks like things got started not too long after Nick and Vanessa Grimaldi parted ways. Whoops. Getting a date with your celebrity crush isn’t easy. Usually , anyway. It helps if you’re also a celebrity. Specifically, if you’re a famously gorgeous celebrity actress who happens to gush about her own celeb crush while on television. Speaking to James Corden, January Jones revealed that she is a Bachelor superfan, saying: “You don’t know if you like him or if he’s a scumbag, but that’s why I’m attracted to him, maybe” Most people might not be turned on by being called a scumbag , even if they’re called attractive in the same breath. Nick Viall is clearly not most people. (It probably doesn’t hurt that January Jones is almost absurdly gorgeous on top of being a talented actress with roles on Mad Men and in X-Men First Class ) According to Page Six , that’s how Nick Viall and January Jones met. Well, it’s how they ended up going out for drinks. Their source claims: “They’ve been dating for about two months.” And it started with her confession to James Corden. “She went on ‘The Late Show’ in ­mid-November and said Nick had reached out to her and tried to get her to lip-sync battle with him.” That would have been interesting to see. Emphasis on would have. “She declined, but then he asked her out to a drink and she accepted. They’ve been seeing each other since.” Of course, if Nick Viall was already trying to do a lipsync battle with her, perhaps there was already some mutual attraction. But let’s take a look at this timeline. Back in August, Nick Viall and Vanessa Grimaldi broke up . If you’re still shocked when Bachelor couples break up … we don’t know what to tell you. Most of them do. It’s almost like reality television’s cameras don’t prompt people to be their most authentic, honest selves! (Who knew?!) Also, their split after 5 months was, by our count, Nick Viall’s  fourth failure to find love through the Bachelor franchise. Yikes. We can, at least, guess with reasonable confidence that pining after January Jones isn’t what ended things for Nick and Vanessa Grimaldi. It sounds like this new relationship started a couple of months later. Maybe this romance with January Jones is exactly what he needs to actually have a successful romance? Or maybe the Bachelor cameras weren’t the only problem, and Nick Viall was the common factor that ended things again and again. We hope not. Not for the notorious Bachelor villain’s sake, but for the sake of January Jones. She maybe wasn’t my first choice to play Emma Frost, but she’s great and she doesn’t deserve heartbreak. And let’s not forget that January Jones has a young son , folks. Dating gets more complicated when someone involved has kids.

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Catelynn Lowell: Back In Rehab Just Weeks After Leaving Treatment

Many Teen Mom OG fans are expressing concern on social media today in response to news that Catelynn Lowell will be checking back into rehab to seek further treatment for trauma and other emotional issues. But perhaps they shouldn’t be worried. After all, Catelynn doesn’t seem to be. Don’t get us wrong–we’re sure she’s sad to once again be parting ways with her daughter and husband for an extended period of time. But she also appears to appreciate this development for what it is–a chance to find a treatment plan that will work for her long-term, and allow her to be the best wife, mother, and entrepreneur she can be. “Well they say third time’s a charm,” Lowell tweeted. “I’m going back to treatment people for 6 weeks to work on my trauma and getting on different meds.” Addressing her husband, Tyler Baltierra, Catelynn added: “THANK YOU @TylerBaltierra I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!! You are my light!! And nova you are my sunshine #KeepTalkingMH.” The hashtag is part of a social media movement to encourage productive conversation about the challenges and stigmas surrounding mental illness. Shortly after her message was posted, Catelynn re-tweeted her TMOG co-star Amber Portwood, who wrote: “Sometimes it takes a strong man to pick up a broken woman.” Lowell checked into rehab back on November 17 after revealing to her Twitter followers that she had been struggling with suicidal thoughts. “I’m taking the time I need right now to take good care of myself,” she told Radar Online at the time. “On November 17, I thought of every way possible to commit suicide, from wrapping a belt around my neck to just running my car into an electric pole.” Catelynn left the facility on December 29 after six weeks of treatment. She left rehab with an extensive plan to maintain her mental health, informing her social media followers that she had quit drinking and using drugs , and would be pursuing a proactive treatment program. “She’s going to be doing their regular therapy, couple’s therapy and outpatient,” said a source close to Lowell. Of course, as anyone who’s ever struggled with mental health knows, recovery is rarely a straight path. We wish Catelynn all the best and hope that she’s able to find the help she needs. Watch Teen Mom OG online for more on Catelynn’s courageous struggle. View Slideshow: Catelynn Lowell Checks into Rehab AGAIN: What Happened?!

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Megan Fox Still Lives and is in Pictures of the Day

I don’t know whether these Megan Fox pictures are new or old. I do know that they are rumored to be for some bootleg version, or international version of a known magazine brand, which really means nothing, sometimes those bootleg magazines aren’t even affiliated with the American one people think of as relevant because they’ve been around forever… I do know that something’s going on in her middle aged brain – probably from mental health issues, maybe post-partem depression after so many fucking kids, with her captor from when she was hot, Brian Austin Green, someone she’s stuck with since he originally brain washed her, not necessarily someone who she’s been exclusive or loyal to, a girl’s gotta make a living, case some movies, feel important, become brand ambassador to a classic Hollywood Lingerie shop…at 40 years old… So she’s trying to stay hot, stay remembered, matter and it’s weird… I prefer when sex tapes are the solution to feeling a need to be wanted, not shitty posing…but whatever…people, mainly perverts still like her…and that’s what this is about really…this Christmas time of year. The post Megan Fox Still Lives and is in Pictures of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .

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Audrey Roloff: Sorry, God, I’ll Instagram Less Often!

Audrey Roloff has an important and surprising announcement to make. Actually, before she does so, Audrey Roloff has a precious and adorable photo to share: Perfect, right? How does the Little People, Big World star do anything that doesn’t involve cuddling her daughter, Ember Jean?!? Sadly, however, fans of the reality star may not be seeing many more pictures such as this going forward. Audrey announced as a caption to the cute snapshot that she may be posting less frequently on Instagram going forward. And she share an interesting reason why. “All cozied up with my sweet little Ember. She warms my heart, get it. Snuggling her is my favorite,” opened Roloff. She then delved into more profound and religious detail: “Ok so… I’ve been convicted on something lately… As much as l love sharing my life with y’all and what I’ve learned/am learning, l never want to be someone who spends more time sharing on social media than l do seeking the Lord and searching His truths.” Audrey, of course, has always been very open about her faith . “I know this might sound a little contradictory, cause here l am sharing this, but maybe some of you can relate?” she continued,adding: “In a world that invites us to share share share, l want to seek seek seek. Instead of always reaching for my phone to document a moment or share on social media, l want to be more concerned with seeking God in those moments and listening for what He might have to share with me! This is a common critique of social media, of course. Not the connection to God necessarily, but the fact that some people spend more time documenting their lives than living their lives. “Don’t get me wrong, l love sharing and engaging with you all in this space,” Audrey concluded. “But it should always come second to time with my Creator and redeemer. “I want to be someone who spends more time reading truth, engaging wisdom, and listing for His still small voice, than sharing my own incomplete oversimplified perspectives.” Roloff has also faced a lot of unfair criticism as a result of her frequent Instagram posting. She was somehow dragged online for this simple photo of her daughter, for example. This may explain why Jeremy recently expressed support for his beloved soulmate. “Im so proud of my wife. These last few weeks have been pretty tough on her,” Jeremy wrote yesterday. “(If you watch our stories you know what I’m talking about) But she’s been a trooper and I’m thankful that I have her as a teammate.” Hey, whatever makes you feel happy and content, Audrey. We adore seeing these Ember Jean photos , but we support whatever decision you make in this regard. View Slideshow: Audrey Roloff: This is Why We Named Our Daughter Ember

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Catelynn Lowell Enters Rehab with Support of Tyler Baltierra

In a surprising, heartbreaking turn of events, Catelynn Lowell announced to fans that she'd be seeking treatment after having some suicidal thoughts yesterday. This isn't the first time she's experienced big issues with her mental health — far from it. But the fact that we've seen her go through this before doesn't make it any easier to see this time around. See why Catelynn felt the need to get help again, and what led her to this place, below … 1. The Beginning Catelynn has dealt with depression and anxiety for as long as she’s been famous — which makes sense, given her childhood. Her mother, April, was an emotionally abusive addict, and when Catelynn made the difficult decision to place her baby for adoption, she received nothing but criticism and ridicule from nearly everyone in her life. 2. Moving Forward In the years after giving birth that first time around, Catelynn tried to improve herself, but again, her mother was just unbelievably horrible towards her. Like, remember when she went shopping for her prom dress and her mom told her she looked ugly and called her a bitch? Things like that leave scars, no joke. 3. A NEW Beginning After several years together, Catelynn and Tyler welcomed their daughter, adorable little Nova, in January of 2015. It was a beautiful time, since they’d obviously struggled so much with the decision to place Carly for adoption. 4. Postpartum Depression Unfortunately, Catelynn developed a particularly devastating case of postpartum depression after having Nova — and as we saw on Teen Mom OG, it nearly destroyed her. 5. Hard Times It took over a year for Catelynn to seek help with her depression. In that time, we saw her barely able to get out of bed or get off the couch, and it seemed like her relationship with Tyler suffered for it. 6. Rehab, Take One In March of 2016, she checked into rehab to treat her depression. She spent nearly three weeks away at a treatment center, but of course it wasn’t an immediate fix. View Slideshow

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Demi Lovato in a Slutty Outfit of the Day

Demi Lovato is bullshit, I mean the fact I know who Demi Lovato is, also bullshit, I wish I didn’t know who she was, I have no business knowing who she is, yet here I am analyzing her existence like it matters… I have never met one person who has ever brought up Demi Lovato in conversation. I have never met one person who has gone to a Demi Lovato concert. I have never heard a Demi Lovato song….yet she is some rich LA idiot who makes money…because people, I’m assuming hispanic people…buy into her shit.. I do know that she was a lesbian, who is rumored to have a sex tape with Miley Cyrus from years ago – shot in Nashville, you know Disney Girls gone bad….I do know she went off the rails, became an addict, and positioned herself as bi-polar, it’s forgiving when you blame mental health, I also know she never took ownership on being a lesbian, but she was very bull dyke, as she promoted body positivity, no make-up, be fat be beautiful, eat sugar, die….but be annoying the entire time you do it…then she gets dumbed by her 70s show boyfriend, and all of a sudden is working out, is fit, despite body positivity, fucking Ryan Phillippe till 5AM, and now walking around ass out in a leotard….because it’s Halloween…and a good excuse even if she’s a slut everyday. Videos? The post Demi Lovato in a Slutty Outfit of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .

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The Possible Chemical Causes Of Kanye’s Dad Bod

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Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Here what  Livestrong says about the chemical causes of Kanye West’s dad bod: “Physiologically, the stress hormone cortisol has been shown to increase appetite and appetite for junk food, which will increase the likelihood of accumulating belly fat,” says Dr. Ariane Machin, psychologist and co-founder of the Conscious Coaching Collective, when asked about the effects of stress on men’s health (but not West’s situation in particular). This occurs because the increased levels of cortisol cause higher insulin levels, and that reduces blood sugar and induces the craving of sugary, fatty foods.” Binge eating in particular — or eating copious amounts of food in short periods of time — is also a potential effect of stress. Out of the estimated 10 million Americans who binge eat, 40 percent are men, reports Psychology Today . Becoming more sedentary is another stress-coping mechanism, such as turning to “numbing” activities like television or the computer even if there’s no productive work being done. Dr. Machin notes that a recent survey done by the American Psychological Association found that 40 percent of the respondents said they dealt with stress by eating, while 42 percent said they watch television for more than two hours a day to de-stress. The challenge, Dr. Machin explains, is that negative coping habits like overeating or becoming more sedentary often lead to feelings of guilt and shame. “This contributes to an on-going cycle that can continue unless it is interrupted through awareness or positive coping methods,” she says. While we don’t know the reason for Kanye West’s weight gain, many high-profile people are opening up about mental health issues and helping remove the stigma around the topic.

The Possible Chemical Causes Of Kanye’s Dad Bod

The Possible Chemical Causes Of Kanye’s Dad Bod

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Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Here what  Livestrong says about the chemical causes of Kanye West’s dad bod: “Physiologically, the stress hormone cortisol has been shown to increase appetite and appetite for junk food, which will increase the likelihood of accumulating belly fat,” says Dr. Ariane Machin, psychologist and co-founder of the Conscious Coaching Collective, when asked about the effects of stress on men’s health (but not West’s situation in particular). This occurs because the increased levels of cortisol cause higher insulin levels, and that reduces blood sugar and induces the craving of sugary, fatty foods.” Binge eating in particular — or eating copious amounts of food in short periods of time — is also a potential effect of stress. Out of the estimated 10 million Americans who binge eat, 40 percent are men, reports Psychology Today . Becoming more sedentary is another stress-coping mechanism, such as turning to “numbing” activities like television or the computer even if there’s no productive work being done. Dr. Machin notes that a recent survey done by the American Psychological Association found that 40 percent of the respondents said they dealt with stress by eating, while 42 percent said they watch television for more than two hours a day to de-stress. The challenge, Dr. Machin explains, is that negative coping habits like overeating or becoming more sedentary often lead to feelings of guilt and shame. “This contributes to an on-going cycle that can continue unless it is interrupted through awareness or positive coping methods,” she says. While we don’t know the reason for Kanye West’s weight gain, many high-profile people are opening up about mental health issues and helping remove the stigma around the topic.

The Possible Chemical Causes Of Kanye’s Dad Bod