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19 Kids and Counting Season 14 Episode 12 Recap: The Wedding Countdown is ON!

On TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting Season 14 Episode 12 Tuesday night, Duggar family fans saw the countdown to Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard’s wedding in full swing. We know how THAT turned out, if you know what we’re saying! NOTE: We’re saying they got married and she’s pregnant. Just because we all know the happy ending doesn’t make 19 Kids and Counting Season 14 Episode 12 any less fun to watch, of course, as we go behind the scenes. With the wedding right around the corner, Jill’s parents Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar are hosting weekly counseling sessions with the soon to be newlyweds. Not that they need them. These kids have good heads on their shoulders and are clearly all in when it comes to the Duggar family dating rules and such. Meanwhile, Jill’s siblings, from the lovely Jana Duggar all the way down to the littlest ones, are starting to realize that she’s leaving the nest, and it’s bittersweet. In this week’s counseling session, the pair talks finances, and Derick – a hard worker who knows how to save, and be frugal – is cut from the same cloth. Next up is making sure their temporary home – the fixer upper Jim Bob bought not too long ago – is furnished before they move in after their wedding. Naturally, that means used furniture and electronics. The auction turns out to be a blast, and by the time it’s over Jill and Derick have almost everything they need for their first home together. So sweet! One thing we can all be jealous of when we watch 19 Kids and Counting online is home renovations and moving. They have the skills AND the manpower! Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard Photos: True Love Timeline 1. Their First Meeting (Sort Of)! The Arkansas natives grew up within 45 minutes of each other, but didn’t meet until late 2011. Jill recalled when Derick stopped by while caroling with a church group, and not long after, “Derick contacted my dad and asked if he would be a prayer partner during his two-year term in Nepal.” With all of Jill’s siblings pitching in, and Ben Seewald to boot, there’s nothing they can’t tackle, giving new meaning to the term strength in numbers. Perhaps the coolest part is that even when they’re not naturally inclined to do a job, as we saw when they redid the carpeting, they’re willing to learn. Meanwhile the Duggar extended family starts to arrive for the festivities, including Jill’s brother, the first of the 19 kids Josh Duggar, and his wife Anna. They have three kids of their own, born around the same time as some of Josh’s siblings, making their aunts and uncles nearly the same age as them. Crazy! Josh also helps Jill and Derick secure a slick black truck for their wedding “getaway” vehicle, borrowing it from a friend for the special day. What a guy. Meanwhile, Anna joined the Duggar sisters at Jill’s new home for a decorating party, and even though they have a blast, they are sad to let Jill go as well. Jill is also feeling a bit nostalgic during one of her last outings with her sisters – to get their nails done – even as she can’t wait to marry the love of her life. That’s the way life goes, sometimes. 9 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family 1. Dates Without Chaperones The Duggar parents often accompany their children on dates in order to maintain their “accountability” and “keep things from going in the wrong direction,” per Jim Bob. The girls are fine with this, as being alone with men puts them in grave “moral danger.” When the parents aren’t available, their older siblings will often tag along, making every date a group date and a family affair. Jill and Derick’s wedding special will air October 28, just two weeks from now. We have a feeling the episode will be as magical as you expect and more.

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Jana Duggar Photos: Can We Court Her, Jim Bob? PLEASE?!

Jana Duggar has been in the news a lot this week, and for controversial reasons completely separate from the typical coverage of her famous reality TV family. The long and short of it? The 24-year-old Jana is single. That’s it. Plenty of 24-year-olds are. Taylor Swift is, and loving it. But this is the eldest daughter of Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar, which makes it stand out. Jana Duggar Photos: So Beautiful, So Maligned 1. Jana Marie Duggar Jana Marie Duggar is so beautiful … and put upon, supposedly, by a family that relies on her to help take care of the others but never have a life of her own. If that’s true, it’s sad. Is it time for her to break free? Jana Duggar seems like she would be a great catch by any measure. Pretty, fun, sensible, kind, family-oriented and patient as a saint, she’s all that a guy (who doesn’t drink and doesn’t mind side hugs until marriage) could want. Those last two traits that may be her undoing romantically, though. If you watch 19 Kids and Counting online , or follow the family at all, you know that Jill Duggar, 23, is married and pregnant. Jessa Duggar, 21, is engaged. Jana? She’s overworked and still all by her lonesome. What gives? She’s either selfless and put upon or mistreated by her family and not allowed to date because she’s forced to help raise the kids, depending on what you believe. Recent episodes in particular have given rise to the latter theory. Watching Jana work tirelessly prepare for Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard’s wedding, while the other Duggars enjoyed the festivities, left a bad impression on some fans. Her fatigue and disappointment was well-masked, but still palpable, and fueled reports that she is planning to break free from her family and start a life of her own. We have no doubt she loves her siblings, but she also has 18 of them, 16 of which are younger. She’s been acting like a de facto mom since she was a teen. That’s bound to take a toll on anyone, even a saint from heaven. So scroll through the photos above to give Jana her due, long overdue as it is, and gaze upon this beautiful, overshadowed and maligned Duggar in all her glory. Then join us as we say to Jim Bob, with all due respect: FREE JANA! 9 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family 1. Dates Without Chaperones The Duggar parents often accompany their children on dates in order to maintain their “accountability” and “keep things from going in the wrong direction,” per Jim Bob. The girls are fine with this, as being alone with men puts them in grave “moral danger.” When the parents aren’t available, their older siblings will often tag along, making every date a group date and a family affair.

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Jana Duggar: Exhausted From Lifetime of Helping Raise Siblings, Source Says

During a recent episode of 19 Kids and Counting, fans of the show took to social media to express their outrage at the mistreatment suffered by Jana Duggar , the eldest daughter of Michelle and Jim Bob. In the episode, Jana was forced to work tirelessly in preparation for Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard’s wedding , while the rest of the family enjoyed an afternoon tea party.  The incident gave credence to rumors that Jana is planning to break away from her family in order to start a life of her own, in which she won’t be forced to shoulder the burden of helping to raise her sixteen younger siblings. “It’s absolutely ridiculous how much the family makes Jana and the older siblings do,” a source close to the Duggars tells Radar Online. “Jim Bon and Michelle have totally transitioned a lot of their parental responsibilities on to her.” “Ever since she was young, she would have to watch the house while Michelle and Jim Bob would go out on date night alone.” “She looks so tired and worn down sometimes,” the insider adds. “You can’t help but feel bad for her, having to take on that responsibility at such a young age. It’s like she’s been a parent ever since she was 13!” With one of Jana’s younger sisters already married, and Jessa Duggar engaged to Ben Seewald , many fans have speculated that Michelle and Jim Bob have sabotaged Jana’s love life in order to keep her at home. According to the strict Duggar courtship rules , suitors must be hand-picked by Jim Bob, and the patriarch doesn’t seem to be making much of an effort to find a suitable partner for Jana. Watch 19 Kids and Counting online to decide for yourself if Jana is unfairly burdened or if she’s just pitching in to help her huge family. 9 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family 1. Dates Without Chaperones The Duggar parents often accompany their children on dates in order to maintain their “accountability” and “keep things from going in the wrong direction,” per Jim Bob. The girls are fine with this, as being alone with men puts them in grave “moral danger.” When the parents aren’t available, their older siblings will often tag along, making every date a group date and a family affair.

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19 Kids and Counting Season 14 Episode 10 Recap: Will Jessa and Ben Give in to Temptation?

Last night on 19 Kids and Counting, Jim Bob and Michelle celebrated their 30th anniversary, while Ben and Jessa decided to try their hand at parenting. In a manner of speaking, of course. Their motives weren’t what you think. If you watch 19 Kids and Counting online or on TV, or know anything about the Duggars at all, you know they have some VERY strict rules for dating. No touching between young couples except side hugs until marriage. It’s pretty tough for a couple of hotties like Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald. Watch 19 Kids and Counting Season 14 Episode 11 Online So what are they gonna do about it? Their approach is twofold … Get engaged ASAP and get married VERY soon after; In the meantime, surround themselves with rugrats! Never fails, and meets the family courtship standards too! On 19 Kids and Counting Season 14 Episode 11 , to help distract themselves from physical attraction, Jessa and Ben take the “little” Duggars to the arcade. There, we learned that since Jessa and Ben are engaged, they can upgrade to holding hands, but still no full frontal hug action until the big day. November 1, y’all. November freaking one. At this point, though, Ben had yet to even propose to his girlfriend, but we know he took care of that in short order. And in any case, they stayed strong. Jessa and Ben are very respectful of her parents and their religious beliefs, no matter how crazy the things banned by the Duggar family might seem. They’re committed to the rules, not finding ways around them, as evidenced by her older sister Jana Duggar tagging along as chaperone for the couple. Better safe than sorry? The arcade trip also made Ben realize that “this could be us” one day and that the “littles” are a blessing. Aww. They all had a derby race, and it was great. Watch 19 Kids and Counting Season 14 Episode 10 Online In the first part of the hour, 19 Kids and Counting Season 14 Episode 10 focused on Jim Bob and Michelle’s 30th wedding anniversary. Congrats!! Naturally, they set up a triple date with Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard, at this point just days away from marriage, and Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald. En route to their destination, Jim Bob gets pulled over – on purpose – as a cop handcuffs the duos together so they can learn how to work together. Scripted, yes. Cheesy, oh yes. But darned if it wasn’t fun seeing them try to complete things ranging from household tasks to a full-on obstacle course. Marriage. It’s a challenge, but well worth it. Jim Bob says it’s all about working together and communicating so that each partner looks after the other. Ridiculous as might be to make a simple point this way, well played, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar , and here’s to the next 30 years of your lives together. Meanwhile, Josh tries to get back on track with his fitness goals with Anna’s help in the B story from Episode 10. What a cute family they are, too. What did you think of these episodes? Sound off on all things 19 Kids and check out some of the things the Duggar family does not allow in the gallery below! 9 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family 1. Dates Without Chaperones The Duggar parents often accompany their children on dates in order to maintain their “accountability” and “keep things from going in the wrong direction,” per Jim Bob. The girls are fine with this, as being alone with men puts them in grave “moral danger.” When the parents aren’t available, their older siblings will often tag along, making every date a group date and a family affair.

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Kylie Jenner Supports Kanye West, Thankfully Keeps Clothes On

With Kylie Jenner lip injection talk growing louder by the day, this young reality star has decided to turn her back on all rumors surrounding her plastic surgery. Literally! In Kylie’s latest Instagram photo, the half-sister of Kim Kardashian fortunately remains fully clothed, while still showing support for her very famous brother-in-law. Perhaps you’ve heard of him? Kanye West? Or, as Jenner promotes here, the rapper also goes by a single self-given moniker: Yeezus . Kylie simply wrote “KW” as a caption to the image, which depicts her wearing a lengthy Kanye West tour T-shirt. The artist is, indeed, Down Under these days, as he’s been playing for fans in Sydney and Brisbane, with Kim and daughter North West accompanying him for the trip. West ran into a bit of controversy over the weekend when he sort of told two fans in a wheelchair to stand up … and then he ranted against the media for blowing that incident into a big deal. Kylie, meanwhile, hasn’t been up to much of anything of late. She keeps posing for Instagram photos and the Internet keeps wondering whether Kylie Jenner has undergone plastic surgery . Wanna join in the debate? Come on up close and check out these Kylie Jenner pictures. What do you think?!? 19 Wildly Inappropriate Photos of Kylie Jenner 1. Kylie Jenner Cleavage Pic Kylie Jenner squats and shows off her cleavage in this photo. NOTE: She is 16 years old.

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Jill Duggar Baby Bump Photo: 13 Weeks and Counting!

You can literally expect a Jill Duggar photo in this exact pose for the next 27 weeks or so. She’s chronicling her baby bump’s growth on Instagram! Here’s the pregnant wife of Derick Dillard at 13 weeks and 1 day … “In our second trimester now!” Jill wrote alongside the latest photo of her small bump, adding that ” Baby Dilly ” is now the size of a fuzzy sweet Georgia peach!” Aww. Derick, 25, posted the same shot of Jill, 23, online as well. “Officially in our second trimester!” Dillard wrote. “Our baby is now the size of a fuzzy sweet Georgia peach! #babydilly #secondtrimester #jillmdillard #derickdillard.” The duo confirmed that they were expecting their first child last month, just 60 days after their wedding and the first kiss (and more!) that followed. “We really didn’t know how long we’d be able to keep it a secret with all of our friends,” Jill Duggar said in an interview. “We wanted to tell them.” Given her love of Instagram (and family), we weren’t surprised … Jill Duggar Baby Bump Photos 1. Jill Duggar Baby Bump Photo: 11 Weeks! Jill Duggar posts her baby bump photo at 11 weeks … and at five weeks for comparison. No bump in that first one … but just wait! Some fans, however, were surprised that the lovebirds revealed their news so early, as most miscarriages happen within the first trimester of pregnancy. A midwife in training herself, Jill is very well aware of this fact. However, “believing that life begins at conception and that every life is precious no matter how young, we would still want that child to be recognized,” she said. So even if there were to be a miscarriage, of which her mom Michelle Duggar suffered two, “it was something that we thought about and went forward with.” These days, the TLC twosome has been busy preparing for first-time parenthood, setting up a baby registry, while continuing to enjoy their marriage. “He is amazing,” Jill says of Derick. “Married life is the best!” Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos! 1. Derick Dillard, Jill Duggar Picture Jill Duggar and her husband Derick Dillard have some lunch at work. So cute.

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Man Fathers 34 Children With 17 Different Women, Won’t Get a Vasectomy

Jay Williams, a successful video producer in Atlanta, is making headlines thanks to his personal life, in which he’s fathered 34 children by 17 women. You read those figures correctly. Man Fathers 34 Children, Won’t Get Vasectomy In a revealing letter written to spiritual and relationship expert Iyanla Vanzant, of OWN’s Iyanla: Fix My Life fame, Williams said he wants to be a better father. Williams says his relationships with his kids (ages 3-26) range from excellent to non-existent, and Vanzant is almost at a loss for where to begin. To drive home how ridiculous his situation is, she presents him with a physical representation of his efforts by bringing him 34 baby dolls to hold. He can only handle 14 at a time. “Let me ask you this question, Jay. Thirty-four children . At any point in your life, did it dawn on you [that] this is too much?” Iyanla asks her guest. “No,” Williams says calmly, and when asked about protection, somewhat astonishingly adds, “I probably would have 200 kids if I didn’t use condoms.” Williams says he never considered getting a vasectomy, nor will he, because simply. “I don’t want one … I don’t have a problem with what I created.” As Iyanla continues to grill Williams in the above clip, he grows frustrated and sets one of the toys down, saying, “I’m tired of holding the dolls.” She hands it back to him: “I’m sorry, as a mom, I don’t get not to take care of my children, no matter what I’m feeling. I didn’t get to just put them down because it was inconvenient.” If nothing else, this should give you a new perspective when you watch 19 Kids and Counting . That’s 15 fewer than 34 … and they’re all one family! SO Many Duggars 1. A Duggar Family Pic Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are still working on that 20th kid.

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Nick Cannon on Mariah Carey: She’s a Mess! I Want Out!

Yup, it’s definitely getting ugly between Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey. At this point, it’s merely a matter of time before the official divorce announcement is made, with fans simply wondering just why the seemingly happy couple is breaking up. We had previously quoted sources who said Carey was jealous of Cannon for flirting with other women, while she was also upset that he traveled so often and accepted so many gigs around the country. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon to Divorce But TMZ says differently. It claims Cannon is telling everyone he’s the one who wants out of the marriage because he believes the “emotional state” of Mariah is creating a “toxic environment” for his kids Nick supposedly his twins have already shown signs of sadness living with Mariah, whose home is full of “chaos.” He wants a quick divorce and he’s strongly concerned over his estranged wife’s mental state, especially because her entourage only cares about how much money Carey can make for them. This new report doesn’t go into specifics, but Mariah Carey has never been known as the most stable of superstars, that much is for sure. Earlier in the week, Cannon confirmed “trouble in paradise” between the couple and said they had been living separately for months. Carey is reportedly angry he made these remarks because the two had agreed to remain silent until coming out with a joint statement at the time of their divorce. They have twins three-years old together. Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Photos From Happier Times 1. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Red Carpet Photo Nick and Mariah posing for the paps. The couple is believed to have one of Hollywood’s most stable marriages.

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MTV Video Music Awards: 17 Craziest Moments From 30 Wild VMA Shows

Remember when MTV (music television) actually used to play music videos on TV? Yeah, we do too. Pour one out for the good ol’ days … After three years of airing ’round-the-clock music, MTV unleashed a phenomenon known as Video Music Awards upon the world in 1984. The idea? To celebrate the artists that brought our favorite tunes to life on the small screen and intersperse said awards with live performances from those very artists. That was probably where MTV went wrong. Or very, very right. What happened after that first very crazy VMA show in 1984 when Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” took on new life was that the ante was summarily upped. Every musical act to come would need to bring their A-Game if they’d make headlines the next morning. Plenty of them, from Madge to Miley, managed to do just fine. In honor of the 30th MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night, let’s take a walk down memory lane to relive the 17 craziest moments in VMA history … 17 Craziest Moments from the Video Music Awards 1. Like a Virgin Madonna didn’t intend to writhe around on the stage during her 1984 performance of “Like a Virgin.” She lost one of her shoes and the rest became history.

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Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald: Inside the Proposal!

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald got engaged earlier this month. Here, TLC takes us inside the proposal in a special clip from 19 Kids & Counting. Among the few details the duo haven’t revealed about their relationship was how he proposed. Well, thanks to the below video, we now know the answer! Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald Engaged (19 Kids and Counting) He’s a keeper. In addition to Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald recalling the big moment, her parents Jim Bob and Michelle also speak on the event. “We are so just excited for Jessa and Ben. They got engaged tonight … and it was absolutely beautiful,” said proud papa of 19 Jim Bob. JIm Bob says that Ben, “throughout the day, did all kinds of just really neat things to bring back special memories of their relationship.” “I’ve been working on this, planning this day for several months,” Ben says. “Just talking to people and getting ideas, and just thinking about…I tried to be creative. How can I make this a day to remember? The whole day, you know?” With his scavenger hunt proposal, he appears to have done the job! Jessa, 21, then adds in the clip, “With every clue I was like … I was really excited … but I was also nervous the whole time. I didn’t know where he was.” But she knew what was up, or at least she had a good feeling. “He could [have shown] up at any point,” Jessa said. “[I thought], ‘He’s probably behind me right now on his knee,’ so I was always looking around.” Soon enough, her engagement ring was in fact presented! Aww! Jessa then thanks all the viewers for tuning in to 19 Kids & Counting (which returns September 2, and will also feature a heavy dose of Jill Duggar ). Here’s a look back at Jessa and Ben’s love story in pictures: Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Photos 1. Jessa Duggar & Ben Seewald: So in Love Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald are now engaged to be married after an 11-month courtship. Here’s a gallery of photos of their love!

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