Amber Portwood has spoken out for the first time since her arrest for domestic assault on July 5. Like, truly for the first time, we mean. Yes, the troubled Teen Mom OG star has shared the occasional cryptic social media post . But she hasn't directly addressed what went down between her and Andrew Glennon (and their young son, James) during an incident that led to her being charged with THREE felonies. Most specifically, she hasn't directly addressed the accusation that she attacked Glennon and James with a machete… … until now. As part of a Teen Mom reunion special that aired on September 3, Amber spoke to Dr. Drew Pinsky about this arrest and this allegation. Here is what she said: 1. Let’s Go Over the Arrest Again, Shall We? Glennon texted 911 early on the morning of July 5 and told the operator that he thought Portwood really might kill him or little James, who was around 14 months old at the time. 2. Portwood Was Then Arrested The reality TV star was subsequently charged with domestic battery, criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon and domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old, per court documents obtained various outlets. 3. What Did She Do? This is the main question, right? Amber has admitted to throwing a shoe at Glennon, but told the police that it barely grazed him. 4. Did She Threaten Suicide? Yes, Glennon has said. He told authorities that Amber actually swallowed a number of Klonopin pills, only to later throw them back up. 5. Amber Has Denied This Claim Not personally. We haven’t heard her say it. But sources have indicated that Portwood denies the suicide/pill allegation. 6. Okay. Now Let’s Discuss the Machete. Glennon has said he ran into a bathroom with James in his arms and slammed the door shut, locking Amber out, prior to contacing 911. View Slideshow
Tori Roloff is nearing the home stretch. By which we mean the following: Tori Roloff is getting closer and closer to bringing her new baby home! The Little People, Big World still has a ways to go, of course, considering she’s due to give birth right around Thanksgiving. But still: It’s Labor Day weekend, which marks the unofficial end of summer, which means it’s not totally crazy to start thinking about autumn and the holidays that come along with it. So… how is Roloff feeling these days? Especially when you remember how down she was at one point about this second pregnancy? Doing an Instagram Story Q&A this weekend, Tori opened up once again about her physical and mental state as she heads into her third trimester. One fan, for example, asked how the reality star feeling now that’s she’s more than halfway through her latest pregnancy. “It’s been better these days,” she replied, explaining in more detail: “Baby girl is sitting really low, so she’s making my hips and hip flexors ache pretty bad.” Another person asked how Tori’s pregnancy compares to her first with son, Jackson. “Complete opposite,” Tori responded. “Jackson was a breeze compared to this pregnancy. I could have had it way worse.” This has been a constant theme for Roloff over the past several weeks. She has often made a point not to really complain, to make it clear she’s so very grateful that a life is growing inside her womb… and yet she has also been honest. She’s confessed that this hasn’t exactly been a breeze for the last three to four months. “This pregnancy has been a lot harder on me than the last,” Roloff admitted in early July, adding: “Don’t get me wrong-I’ve been so lucky… im not sick (anymore) and I haven’t had any complications (thank the lord).” What has been the issue then? “I have had a harder time accepting my body this go around,” Tori said back then, continuing as follows: “I’ve gotten bigger a lot faster than I did with Jackson and I’ve become a lot more insecure.” Because Tori is awesome, however, she concluded this July post with an inspiring message to her followers. “Us as women are so badass. Like we can grow babies,” she wrote. “And I know I need to give this up to God right and be thankful for this gift-and I’m trying trust me. But for all those women out there-pregnant or not- you need to hear this just like I do… You’re beautiful, you’re strong, and dang it love yourself no matter what. I know someone besides just me needs to hear that today. So excuse me while I go try my best to live out these words and continue growing a freaking human being. Tori and Zack are parents to a boy named Jackson and have already confirmed that a daughter is on the way. We’re so very happy for these beloved reality stars. To learn more about all Tori has been going through, click down below. View Slideshow: Tori Roloff Strikes Gorgeous Maternity Pose, Gets Honest About Pregnancy
Now that the dust has started to settle on ABC scraping the bottom of the barrel to cast Dancing With the Stars Season 28, the network has dropped the first official cast photos. There's no doubt that the cast is good to look at. Who will be able to beat the odds and win the Mirrorball Trophy? Have a look below and choose a favorite. 1. The Cast They may be the worst cast yet, but they’re sure good to look at. Which of them will be the first to get cut? 2. Hannah Brown Hannah stole the hearts of viewers during her turn on The Bachelorette, but will she be able to emerge as a force in the ballroom? 3. Ray Lewis Ray is well-known as a force in the world of the NFL. He’s also known for pleading guilty to obstruction of justice in connection to the stabbing deaths of two men. Yes, ABC really scraped the bottom of the barrel. 4. Lamar Odom He’s not had much luck over the years. Will that change on Dancing with the Stars? Don’t bet on it. 5. Laura Alaina Lauren is no stranger to dominating the competition on reality TV, so she’s definitely one to watch on Dancing With the Stars. 6. Mary Wilson Mary Wilson dialed up the heat for her first photo as a cast member on Dancing with the Stars. Will she be able to win the whole thing? View Slideshow
Some TV character do terrible things. Like, REALLY terrible things. And these 13 are some of the worst on all of television. That's why the only satisfying conclusion for them involves them being six feet under. Have a look below. 1. Alpha – The Walking Dead Alpha is the show’s scariest villain to date, but she has killed multiple beloved characters, meaning that she has to go. Carol has to take her down in horrible fashion. 2. Jon Snow – Game of Thrones Game of Thrones may be over, but Jon had turned into a ridiculous character who became less significant in the final two seasons. He then killed the Mother of Dragons. 3. Nate – Euphoria Where do we start with this loser? Nate catfished a girl at his school and then tried to accuse her of creating child pornography to keep her silent. That was just the tip of the iceberg. 4. Frank Gallagher – Shameless Frank is the most despicable character on all of television. He would rather get drunk and high on drugs than look after his children. He’s the worst. 5. Aunt Lydia – The Handmaid’s Tale Aunt Lydia whacks the handmaids as soon as they look at her the wrong way. Every single time there’s a semblance of a human there, she does something completely horrible to someone. 6. Negan – The Walking Dead Negan is a rapist, so forgive us for not buying the hero edit he’s been getting of late. He also killed some big fan-favorites. He needs to die. View Slideshow
They’ve had their ups… and their downs… but now they are legally bound to each other. For all of eternity. Indeed: Late Friday, Olga Koshimbetova took to Instagram to break the majoe news that she and Steven Frend are now husband and wife. Yes, folks, the 90 Day Fiance stars just got married! Koshimbetova took to her official social media account on Friday to confirm she and her boyfriend of more than two years exchanged vows in a courthouse ceremony in Maryland. “30.08.2019 we are officially husband and wife,” the TLC personality captioned the above selfie of her, Steven and their son Aleksandr “Alex” Frend. It’s been quite a journey for these two, that’s for certain. Viewers were introduced to Steven and Olga on Season 6 of the aforementioned TLC series, which chronicled the couple as they navigated the challenging nature of their long-distance relationship. After Koshimbetova returned to her native Russia with their newborn baby, she kept Instagram followers up to date as Steven traveled thousands of miles for their family to reunite while awaiting the completion of her K-1 visa process. You can see a photo of him reuniting with Olga HERE . Just a few months ago, Olga received approval and returned to the United States with baby Alex for good. It’s rare, of course, for any couple that met via 90 Day Fiance to make it anywhere near a wedding aisle. But Steven and Olga never really left much doubt that their love was real. In June, they celebrated their two-year anniversary with Koshimbetova posting a snapshot of her family online and writing: “Time flies so fast that two years have passed since our meeting. We have already went through a lot of things, but this is only the beginning of our adventure with you, get ready babe.” There was a point where tension between Steven and Olga reached its troubling peak when Steven confessed that he hadn’t filed paperwork to bring Olga to America, even threatening to take their child to America without her. In the end, of course, he did not do so. That was then, though. Now? Now that the two are living in the same country again? All appears very well. Steven recently shared how much having his family together in the United States has meant to him. “Ever since my family has arrived I have never felt more alive!” he wrote this summer. The star added that he’s trying hard to improve himself and “learning to be a father as well as a supportive partner.” CONGRATS TO THE NEWLYWEDS!
This is Us is a mega, gigantic, super hit on NBC for one reason and, really, one reason only: It features characters viewers know and love. And yet: Thee Seeason 4 trailer featured on this page makes it clear that upcoming episodes will give us a look at character we don't know — and maybe won't love. Indeed, NBC has now confirmed that This Is Us Season 4 will introduce fans to 10 new characters, many of whom will be played by very familiar faces. “It’s so strange, isn’t it? How just like that a complete stranger can become such a big part of your story,” Mandy Moore‘s Rebecca Pearson tells future husband Jack, played by Milo Ventimiglia, early on in this video. “It’s actually kind of terrifying, you know, how a single cross with one person you’ve never met can change everything,” she adds … as glimpses of new characters appear. So… who are these strangers? And how will they impact the This Is Us universe we've been watching for years? Most details are being kept under wraps, but we do know who they're played by: Asante Blackk Marsha Stephanie Blake Omar Epps Bahara Golestani Jennifer Morrison Timothy Omundson M. Night Shyamalan Julian Silva Auden Thornton Nick Wechsler Morrison is set to make her debut on the drama as a military woman, this much we know. We're also gonna guess that Shyamalan makes a cameo as someone working Kevin on his the latter's movie after he landed a role in a Ron Howard World War II movie co-starring Sylvester Stallone. But, again, this is just a guess. Epps, we can also confirm, will play a mechanic. “I would say that there’s a lot of secret new cast members who are going to be a big deal, coming up,” co-creator Dan Fogelman recently said about the guest actors joining the show. As for other non-series regulars you can expect to see on Season 4? Griffin Dunne will return as Nicky, Jack’s little brother who had a traumatic time while serving in the Vietnam War. Elsewhere, Ron Cephas Jones will beb ack as Randall’s dad in flashback scenes… Elizabeth Perkins will appear in the season premiere as Rebecca’s mother … and Phylicia Rashad returns as Beth’s mom. “If you think you know what’s coming next you don’t know us,” this trailer teases Season 4 of This Is Us premieres on Sept. 24 at 9/8x on NBC. Check out this revealing and intriguing sneak peek now.
In one sense, the future looks a little bleak for Kody and Janelle Brown. As a romantic couple, that is. In another sense, however, the future is bright and amazing and even totally miraculous for Kody and Janelle Brown… because they just welcomed a grandchild together! On Friday, August 30, Sister Wives fans learned that the pair’s daughter, Maddie, gave birth several days earlier to a little girl. We know this because Janelle herself alerted followers on Instagram, posting the photo below and including with it a caption that reads as follows: Axel loves his new little sister Evie (Short for Evangalynn)! Please tell me that other grandmothers can stare at their grandkids photos forever. #grandkids. For those unaware: Janelle is Kody’s second wife, with whom he has six kids. By all accounts, it appears as if Janelle was present in North Carolina when her granddaughter arrived, although it’s unclear if the same can be said about Kody. We somehow doubt he was there. Lately, according to a wide variety of sources and outlets, there has been tension between Janelle, Kody and his other wives: Meri, Christine and Robyn. There’s even been talk that Kody may be in the market for a fifth wife as a result. As previously reported, Janelle spent Mother’s Day without Kody, seeming “very lonely,” a Radar Online insider said this past spring. Then, on Father’s Day, Janelle left town to hang out with friends and family in Virginia, fueling even more chatter about this romance being on thin ice. Of all Kody’s wives, Janelle has typically been the least likely to speak out and/or to stir up any sort of controversy — but she did make headlines just a few weeks ago. In mid-August, Janelle shared a photo online of her grandson , Axel, giving us a look at the toddler playing in a splash pad and eating breakfast … and looking downright adorable. Was this merely an example of a proud grandmother? Probably. But some Sister Wives fans have read a lot into the picture, thinking Janelle may have released it as a way to hint that everything is totally fine between her and Kody. See , she could have been saying, nothing to see here! I’m happy and content and drama-free! Who the heck knows for certain, though, right? Overall, Kody’s marriages almost all seem to be on the rocks. Meri has been unhappy for years and even Robyn may be moving away from the family in Arizona. As for Janelle? Yes, she has remained very quiet over the years. In the family’s 2012 book Becoming Sister Wives: The Story of An Unconventional Marriage , though, Janelle discussed living with Kody. “Our main problem was that we all lived under one roof, which never allowed me sufficient alone time with Kody,” she wrote back then. “Kody didn’t know how to behave as my husband in Meri’s house.” She continued at that time: “When we watched a movie together at night, Kody and Meri would sit together on the couch while I felt left out in the cold. “So I learned to separate myself. I began to physically distance myself as much as I could in our very small three-bedroom mobile home. “I didn’t spend much time in the common areas, instead setting up my bedroom as the living space.” This whole set-up just seems so unhealthy for all the women involved. View Slideshow: Meri and Kody Brown: Is This Really It for the Sister Wives Couple?
Look, you guys. Anna Duggar may have sat mostly idly by while her husband confessed to molesting two of his sisters as a teenager and then to cheating on her as a client of the adultery website Ashley Madison . But she will NOT just sit there and let you accuse her son of mishandling a tiny animal, okay?!? Earlier this week, Anna shared a photo of her son Marcus on a trip she dubbed to be part of “Man Camp.” Ignoring how stereotypical, kind of offensive and possibly harmful such a title is, Duggar wrote the following as a caption to the picture below: Our boys had a great get away last week at ‘Man Camp’ with Daddy, Grandpa (Pops) most of their Uncles and a ton of friends! It’s been so fun to hear Michael and Marcus tell me stories of all the fun they had fishing, horseback riding, doing camp activities and playing 4 square late into the night. It’s been equally exciting to hear them reference the different sessions with things they learned from God’s Word! These guys have grown up so fast and I’m so thankful for the treasure of being their mommy and watching them transitioning from boys to little men. I love you guys so much! The idea that fishing and horseback riding are examples of activities reserved for men is very much on brand for a member of the Duggar family. But that criticism wasn’t the focus of most people who left comments on this snapshot. Instead, a surprising number of Instagram users took issue with the way young Marcus is holding the little animal above. “You don’t hold a newt like that,” one person actually wrote. “You hold it gently in the middle of your palm.” In the grand scheme of all one could take the Duggars to task for, this seems relatively harmless. However, give Anna props for not letting trolls say anything negative about her child. Especially not when they weren’t even correct in their assessment of this situation. “Marcus couldn’t quite figure out how to hold his fish so he held the artificial lure instead,” she explained in response, adding: “I wouldn’t let my kids use a real salamander for fishing bait [catch and release].” So there you have it, folks: No salamanders were harmed during this trip to Man’s Camp. And, yes, the trip did sadly include Josh: Along with Marcus and Michael, Anna and Josh are parents to Mackynzie, 9, Meredith, 3, and Mason, 2. They announced in April that they’re expecting their SIXTH child as well . “We couldn’t be happier to share with the world that our family is growing by one this Fall,” Anna and her polarizing husband told Us Weekly in a statement at the time, adding: “We continually stand amazed by God’s love, redemption, grace and blessings in our lives. Our entire little family is ecstatic!” View Slideshow: Josh & Anna Duggar Expecting Again: Their Bizarre Journey to Baby #6 For the record, by the way: We don’t actually blame Anna for staying silent through Josh’s molestation and infidelity scandals. We blame the Duggar family as a whole for operating as a cult that treats women with absolutely no respect and which makes them feel as if their only roles in life are to procreate and to be subservient to their husbands. We have no doubt Anna feels legitimately trapped this marriage. And we feel awful for her. View Slideshow: The Duggars: Who’s Courting? Pregnant? Next In Line? [MORE UPDATES!]
It doesn’t get much worse than choosing Geno Doak over her own daughters , but June Shannon continues to worry us all. She and Geno are hosting an everything-must-go sale, and this isn’t some sort of endorsement deal. She’s selling off her own furniture. Is June going broke trying to appease Geno? We knew that June and Geno’s home was a house of horrors. We just didn’t know that it was this bad. Apparently, June is holding a sort of garage sale inside of her home. This means that she’s inviting strangers in so that she can sell off her miscellaneous belongings for quick cash. This is a woman who was previously worth about $1 million. She’s been a reality star for years . Now she’s selling off her own furniture just to make a quick buck. That is so profoundly worrisome. TMZ got an eyewitness account of June’s home. Parts of the house were vast, empty spaces where clearly June had already parted with whatever was stored there. Other parts of her home were looking much less bare … and downright messy. Visitors witnessed piles of junk mixed in with everyday tools like TV remotes and other electronics mixed in with a haunted-looking doll. June listed items for sale using tools like the Facebook marketplace … where she offered up the home’s only remaining bed . She must have been successful at pawning off her possessions, because June was seen holding a fat stack of cash. All the while, she and Geno rambled almost incomprehensibly on a number of topics, including a massage chair. And then it gets even worse. Apparently some eyewitnesses who entered the home saw needles and syringes strewn about the place. As you may recall, June and Geno were arrested for crack cocaine in March of this year. Since then, June’s behavior has worsened considerably. It certainly appears that Mama June has gone broke. That would mean that she has blown through hundreds of thousands of dollars in a relatively short amount of time. Remember — she’s actively a reality star. New episodes of her show aired this year . What exactly is the money for? The best answer might be for June to enter rehab or fix her broken veneers. The worst-case scenario, which also seems more likely to many fans, is that the cash is for drugs to keep Geno happy. June has shown, time and time again, that she is devoid of all reason when it comes to Geno. When her family and loved ones staged an intervention, she insisted that she would not do any in-patient treatments or stay anywhere overnight. Audiences were scratching their heads and wondering why she’d rather risk her life than do that. It was Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon who explained: June was afraid that if she couldn’t keep an eye on Geno, he’d cheat or straight up leave her. No man is worth dying over — Geno least of all. There is one silver lining to June’s apparent desperation to sell all that she owns to keep her alleged druggie boyfriend happy. June will not be able to steal Alana’s money to fund her habit or her boyfriend. Thankfully, June is legally prevented from accessing those funds. Alana is safely staying with her older sister, Pumpkin, who can access her money only to pay for her — and must provide receipts. June’s downward spiral is hurting her family more than anyone else. We hope that she gets help soon. View Slideshow: June Shannon: Living Out of Vile Hotel Rooms with Crazy BF Geno After Crack Arrest!?
Jen Harley was front and center on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation once again this week. She was involved in yet another confrontation. With on-again/off-again/on-again/why-aren’t-these-two-permanently-off-again Ronnie? Nope. With Vinny’s hilarious uncle, Nino! The latest installment of this MTV franchise took us back to Mike’s wedding day , specifically the reception and even more specifically the fallout from absolutely everyone getting totally wasted. This included Uncle Nino, who chose to corner Ronnie’s baby mama and ask about all the stories he had been hearing and reading about on the World Wide Web. At one point during the alcoholo-fueled evening, Jen found herself alone at the table with Uncle Nino — who had been pounding wine since the moment arrived. Deena Cortese and her husband, Chris, were close by. And so were network cameras… “Jen, Jen,” Nino said to Harley. “Ronnie is sweetheart. I know he adores you. Adores you. Adores. He’s a good, a good, a good soul. A beautiful soul. He doesn’t care about any other women. They don’t exist.” (Doesn’t care about other women, huh? They don’t exist, you say? These are questionable statements .) Deena and Chris didn’t even try to keep a straight face upon hearing this claim, busting out with laughter as footage of Ronnie bringing home that busty blonde from Miami last year flashed across the screen. Jen didn’t find it as hilarious, though. She simply rolled her eyes. Nino was on a roll by now, however. There was no stopping his analysis of Jen and Ronnie’s very rocky and sometimes violent romance. “But [I’m] a little puzzled,” he continued, even though Harley was visibly annoyed. “My opinion — I’ve been watching TMZ. You’re beating, you’re beating up on him? On my boy? What’s that all about?” “It fake news,” Jen replied. “Fake news, my balls!” Nino fired back. “Stop beating on him! You keep f–king him up! He loves you! He f–king loves you!” “What are you talking about?” Harley asked, her voice getting louder. “Why’d you beat up on him?” Nino persisted, to which Jen replied, “Ask him.” (NOTE: You can read all about at least one of these Jen beatdowns HERE .) Nino, unafraid of Harley’s wrath, only got more fire up as the conversation continued. “Leave him alone. He loves you! He’s a dynamite kid!” he yelled. “Leave him the f–k alone! You get him so tense, it’s like, ‘Uncle Nino, I don’t know what the f–k to do!'” “He’s asking you for advice?” Harley responded, genuinely perplexed. “Yes,” Nino replied. “Don’t take advantage of his love, ya know? Ah, va fungool! Stop beating him up! Stop beating him up! Jen, really.” At this, Jen left the table. But the awkwardness and drunken hilarity continued, as The Situation’s friends actually got up and gave speeches at the wedding. We must go ahead and thank TMZ for transcribing these toasts, starting with sage words of beauty from Ronnie: It is an honor to be here. I actually never thought I’d be involved in a special day of yours that didn’t involve Karma or Bamboo, but it is a pleasure and an honor to be here and be a part of this special day for the beginning of your life and long journey together. I’ve known you for 10 years. You’re my family, you’re my brother and you really are an inspiration to me and everybody here to show that there is positive in the world and that everybody can change for the better. A nd I love you every day more and more. View Slideshow: Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Reveals Rehab Stint, Admits Hitting Rock Bottom And what did Vinny say? All I want in life is somebody to look at me the way Mike looks at a food menu. You guys should see the party favors! On the way out, everybody is getting a horse’s head! I knew she was gonna say yes because a real Italian wife never folds under questioning. I’m here all night. Nah, but seriously, guys, I can’t think of a more amazing couple. Me and Mike have a favorite quote: “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” And through love, perseverance and strength, you guys have weathered every storm possible. And as Mike would say, “Now, you are the storm,” and there’s nothing that can stop you guys. For his part, Pauly got a bit sentimental: Lauren, you stuck by him through his good times, his bad times, his hard times, his fun times. You’re his soulmate. And when I met you, Lauren, for the first time, I knew right away that you were the one for Mike. I saw exactly what he saw in you instantly — that pure heart. It’s very hard to find. Believe me, I’m looking! I can’t find it. Trust me. There’s not many out there. I’m single! Finally, we close with the groom. Mike got married right before heading to prison for tax evasion, and he closed the episode with a message about grace and love and romance… as only The Situation can. “In a couple months, I have to do my time and pay my debt to society,” he said. “My days is numbered right now. Some people focus on the negative, but Big Daddy Sitch focuses on the positivity. “There’s something special about everyone under one roof celebrating my big day today. It’s like a fairy tale, it really is.” View Slideshow: Jersey Shore: Battered Ronnie Lies to Protect Jen Harley AGAIN For Some Reason!
