Young Thug is cranking out new music faster than Michelle Duggar pops out children. We’re only four months into 2016 and Young Thug’s already dropped the I’m Up and Slime Season 3 mixtapes, and he’s nowhere near finished. Last night, Thugga teased that he’s working on the fourth installment of his I Came From Nothing mixtape […]
Jill Duggar and her husband Derick Dillard embarked on a mission to El Salvador to do the Lord’s work, but their expedition has been marred with controversy almost since they left. In the past few weeks, speculation arose that the Dillards cut their mission short and returned to Arkansas to avoid catching the Zika virus, which is currently rampant in the Central American country. However, a new photo posted to Facebook confirms that the couple and their son Israel are definitely still in El Salvador, and even welcomed two guests: Jill’s parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. “Jill’s parents surprised us recently with an impromptu visit for a few days,” Derick wrote on his blog . “It was great to have them with us and get to show them the work the Lord is doing here.” He assured fans that 10-month-old Israel is doing well, loving the fruits and veggies there and was happy to see his grandparents. “Israel definitely enjoyed all the attention when Grandma and Grandpa Duggar came to visit,” wrote Derick. Fans have been concerned about the Dillards’ stay in El Salvador as Zika has been known to cause severe birth defects in pregnant women, and given the family’s stance on shunning birth control, Jill could be at risk. Could Jill be making an exception and using birth control ? If she did in this case, we can’t imagine anyone would fault her for it. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos
Jill Duggar and her husband Derick Dillard embarked on a mission to El Salvador to do the Lord’s work, but their expedition has been marred with controversy almost since they left. In the past few weeks, speculation arose that the Dillards cut their mission short and returned to Arkansas to avoid catching the Zika virus, which is currently rampant in the Central American country. However, a new photo posted to Facebook confirms that the couple and their son Israel are definitely still in El Salvador, and even welcomed two guests: Jill’s parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. “Jill’s parents surprised us recently with an impromptu visit for a few days,” Derick wrote on his blog . “It was great to have them with us and get to show them the work the Lord is doing here.” He assured fans that 10-month-old Israel is doing well, loving the fruits and veggies there and was happy to see his grandparents. “Israel definitely enjoyed all the attention when Grandma and Grandpa Duggar came to visit,” wrote Derick. Fans have been concerned about the Dillards’ stay in El Salvador as Zika has been known to cause severe birth defects in pregnant women, and given the family’s stance on shunning birth control, Jill could be at risk. Could Jill be making an exception and using birth control ? If she did in this case, we can’t imagine anyone would fault her for it. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos
Jessa Duggar’s excruciatingly long labor was caught on camera – by her mom, Michelle Duggar – and will soon be shown on TLC. In a sneak peek at the third and final installment of TLC’s Jill & Jessa: Counting On, the focus will NOT be on Josh Duggar for once! The first-time mom appears to be in intense pain, which one can completely understand given her 48-hour-long labor this past November. “This is painful,” Jessa says in Michelle's footage. That's putting it mildly. Her husband felt for her. “She was in pain, so I was feeling the pain too. It was pretty difficult,” Ben Seewald, tells the camera. “It just kept dragging on.” Fortunately, Jessa delivered her son, Spurgeon , at home on November 5, but lost a lot of blood and had to be rushed to the hospital. Through it all, Ben was the rock Jessa needed. “Ben was just solid. He was there and he stuck by her side, and it was just really sweet,” Michelle Duggar said of her son-in-law. Check out the intense clip below, and watch Jill & Jessa: Counting On online to catch up on the first two episodes prior to the finale. Be forewarned, though, that the series has focused largely on Anna Duggar 's plight and Josh Duggar's transgressions so far. You know, for those adverse to that guy.
To say it’s been a rough year for Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar would be putting it very mildly. The Josh Duggar sex scandals damaged their family’s reputation seemingly beyond repair and led to the cancelation of the TLC reality series that had been their livelihood for seven years. Now, however, it looks as though Michelle and Jim Bob may be planning to kill two birds with one stone by adding to their massive brood and distracting the public from the ugly events of the past year all at the same time. According to Life & Style , the Duggars are planning to adopt a child , bringing their total number of offspring to a nice round 20. “They’ve been mulling it over for a long time, and they feel the time is right to get legal advice and get the process underway,” a source tells the tabloid. “They’re looking to adopt a child in the New Year.” The source says the Duggars have no preference with regard to the child’s sex, ethnicity or age: “Michelle says she doesn’t care if they adopt a boy or a girl, or what ethnicity the child is. She says she just wants to help a child’s life.” View Slideshow: Duggar Family Marriage Tips: Yes, These Are Real Quotes The Duggars have long been open about their desire to welcome another kid. Even after Michelle’s miscarriage in 2011, she and Jim Bob continued trying to conceive until a doctor told them another pregnancy would put her life at risk. So get ready for the possibility of twentieth Duggar child. We’re sure Jim Bob has the baby name dictionary open to the “J” section already! View Slideshow: There are SO Many Duggars!
It’s been a tough year for the Duggar family. Obviously, the various Josh Duggar sex scandals created the biggest headaches, but the past few months have seen the 19 Kids and Counting clan have seen coping with lots of other stumbling blocks and mini-scandals. Just last week, Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard refunded donations to fans who became outraged after realizing they helped fund missionary work that never actually happened. (At least when Josh shells out for “missionary work” he gets what he paid for!) Yes, the Duggar situation has gotten so bad that using charitable donations from fans to pay for a vacation is considered a minor scandal. We imagine seeing your kids’ faces accompanied by some lurid headline every time you check out at the grocery store would be a pretty major source of stress for anyone, so we’re not surprised to hear that Michelle and Jim Bob have decided to get away from it all and give their marriage a tune-up. Radar Online is reporting that Michelle and Jim Bob have embarked on a marriage retreat , where they’ll spend time in the woods discussing their relationship along with counselors and several other couples. The Duggars confirmed the news on there Facebook page today, but did not offer any information regarding when they’ll return from the outing in Ozark National Forest. A website for the pastor who runs the retreat states that he offers “Biblical solutions to critical family problems.” Well, that’s good. After all, the Duggars’ family problems are of Biblical proportions. View Slideshow: Duggar Family Marriage Tips: Yes, These Are Real Quotes
In a surprise move, Josh Duggar has entered rehab today as a result of his recent sexual misconduct. TMZ is reporting that Duggar is seeking treatment at an undisclosed location for issues remain unspecified, but are clearly tied to his recent scandals. Generally, matters such as Josh’s indiscretions are dealt with “in house,” or within the Duggars’ spiritual community. When Josh received counseling from church elders after he molested five young girls in the early 2000s, this was infamously the case. The fact that Josh is seeking a more conventional form of treatment is an indication of just how seriously his family is taking this latest scandal. After admitting to cheating on his wife and suffering from an addiction to pornography, one can see why any parents would be concerned. Josh’s parents, Jim Bob and Michelle, have issued an uncharacteristically critical statement to the press regarding teh decision: “His wrong choices have deeply hurt his precious wife and children and have negatively affected so many others.” “He has also brought great insult to the values and faith we hold dear.” The Duggars have revealed that Josh’s wife, Anna Duggar, is also seeking treatment “for her heart and future.” Michelle and Jim Bob add that they are praying Josh will prove capable of “sincere change.” Is Anna finally fed up? Are the Duggars hinting that she might finally divorce Josh ? We’ll have updates as more information becomes available. View Slideshow: 13 Reasons Why Anna Duggar Should Leave Josh NOW
Back in May, the Josh Duggar molestation scandal rocked the world of reality television by shattering the image of one of its most beloved families. The 19 Kids and Counting clan was still reeling from the shock of that scandal when it was revealed this week that Josh cheated on his wife with the help of the adultery-facilitating website, Ashley Madison. Parents Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have issued a statement addressing Josh’s latest indiscretions, but insiders say that may be the last we’ll hear from the family for a very long time: “We’re all hunkered down over here,” a family insider tells People magazine. “It’s just a mess, it’s a whole mess. We don’t even know what the truth is anymore. It’s insane.” “I would assume [Josh] feels like his life is ruined. It will be such a steep and practically impossible climb to come back from this.” The insider adds that the family is living in complete isolation at their compound in Arkansas, afraid to even go outside for fear of being photographed by lurking paparazzi. And of course, things are rather awkward at Casa de Duggar these days, as the family is reportedly stunned by Josh’s behavior: “It’s like he’s a completely different person from who they thought he was,” says the source. “They’re still trying to reconcile all that they know is good about Josh, whom they will always love and adore, with what they’ve learned now.” Despite all of this, insiders say Anna Duggar will not even consider divorcing Josh . We wonder if she’ll be singing a different tune once the inevitable D.C.-area mistresses start coming forward. View Slideshow: Josh and Anna Duggar Photos: Through the Years
Josh and Anna Duggar dined out with their newborn daughter Meredith this week, looking to put the scandal of this spring behind them. “Picture of our sweetest new granddaughter Meredith Grace with her mommy and daddy,” the Duggar family’s official Facebook shared. In the pic, Josh holds his yawning daughter, nearly 1-month-old, on his lap, as the couple chowed down on pasta and chicken fingers. Meredith looked adorable in a floral top, pink pants, and a flower headband, while beautiful Anna basks in a post-pregnancy glow. The four-time parents, both 27, and married since 2008, were all smiles, 2-3 months after Josh’s recent molestation scandal leaked. Meredith was born July 19, weighing in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and joining older siblings Mackynzie, 5, Michael, 4, and Marcus, 2. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s son moved back to Arkansas after losing his lobbyist job in D.C. once the molestation scandal hit. Reports of Josh Duggar watching porn at work, or receiving in-house “treatment” did not help any family damage control measures. Jill and Jessa Duggar, Josh’s sisters and two of his molestation victims, went on Fox News to discuss what he did and forgiving him. That wasn’t enough to save 19 Kids and Counting, which TLC canceled this month after a stunning 15 seasons on the network. The family’s future is now up in the air, and for Josh, that is especially true, as he’s been exposed and turned into a pariah of sorts. He’s been staying out of the spotlight as much as possible, though he has gradually returned to social media in recent weeks.
Last week, Cara Delevingne responded to Vogue’s article claiming her sexuality was “a phase,” telling the mag that it is not a phase at all. This week, the 22-year-old supermodel and actress is opening up about her sexuality, letting people know that she is changing, but she understands her sexuality as it is right now. Delevingne told People that she is constantly changing . “I like to be spontaneous and live in the moment,” the star of Paper Towns said. Her stance on being bisexual follows the same “live in the moment” attitude. “I haven’t made a concrete decision about anything,” she said. “Every day, I change. Every day, I’m discovering new things about myself.” But that doesn’t mean her sexuality is a phase or act. Rather she recognizes that she is still learning about her self, including her sexuality. If she is discovering new things about herself, then maybe one day she will think of her sexuality differently. But as of now, she identifies herself as bisexual. She doesn’t plan on keeping her sexual orientation a secret. “I want to be as open with people as possible,” she stated. “There are a lot of things people don’t know about me, but I just want to be honest.” Her honesty about her sexuality serves as a positive example for young people still trying to understand their own sexuality – that it is a complicated part of our identity that takes time to understand. Currently, Delevingne is dating model and actress St. Vincent. She even took her to the Paper Towns premiere on Tuesday in New York City. View Slideshow: 28 Bisexual Celebrities