Long before she became the infamous Backdoor Teen Mom , Farrah Abraham was simply a midwestern teenager coping with some very challenging circumstances. It's hard to imagine now, but there was a time when Farrah was the most sympathetic star on 16 and Pregnant , having lost her boyfriend, Derek Underwood, in a car wreck while she was pregnant with his child. The years since have brought tremendous change to Farrah's life, but she still took time to remember Derek on the 10th anniversary of his death last week. Of course, Farrah being Farrah, she did so in a wildly insensitive fashion that outraged her social media followers. Take a look: 1. Cemetery Party! Farrah kicked things off with an oddly festive gathering at Derek’s grave. 2. Farrah’s Gonna Farrah We suppose every family mourns in its own way, but the bright colors and number 10 balloons to mark Derek’s decade in the grave seem like a bit much. 3. A Grave Occasion Video from the gathering indicates that the whole thing seemed to have sort of an uncomfortable vibe. 4. As Expected Farrah caught a fair bit of flak for trotting out her daughter to exploit the tragic death of a teenager. 5. It Gets Worse But it wasn’t the grave party that earned Farrah the harshest criticism. 6. Yikes No, that honor belongs to a photo of Derek’s mangled car after the fatal accident that Abraham decided to post to her Instagram story for some reason. View Slideshow
Kailyn Lowry isn't interested in saving any drama for her mama, as the saying goes. Instead, the famous MTV personality just wants to put the drama behind her. She wants to keep it in the past. She's looking to move on and stay strong, focused, determined and, most of all, content and peaceful in 2019. So Lowry has said herself on Twitter at least. We'll see if this is feasible for someone who stars on Teen Mom 2. Scroll down to see Kailyn's main message about the new year, and also to relive some of the more tumultuous moments from 2018 that she's hoping never to recreate in the days/weeks/months ahead… 1. Hashtag Blessed Kailyn shared this gorgeous photo of herself and her three kids on December 31, making it clear to all just where her priorites lie in life. 2. And Her Final Message in 2018? “Thankful for the lessons, heartbreak, trials & tribulations, new friendships, love & new beginnings in 2018. So excited to see what 2019 brings for us.” Perfectly said, right? 3. What Heartbreak, Trials & Tribulations, Though? What, exactly, did Lowry go through in 2018? Gosh, where do we even begin?!? 4. There Was the Chris Lopez Drama, Of Course Kailyn started the year by slamming Lopez as a deadbeat dad, taking her ex-lover to task for how little time Chris spent with son Lux. 5. By the End of 2018? Kailyn and Chris were on great terms, with talk of a romantic reconciliation even floating all around the Internet. 6. She Also Slept with Javi Marroquin in 2018 It’s true! Both sides have admitted it! The only real question is whether Javi was dating Briana DeJesus at the time. View Slideshow
Sad news out of Hollywood today, as actor and comedian Bob Einstein has passed away at the age of 76. Einstein was best known for his roles on Arrested Development and Curb Your Enthusiasm , and as the creator of the popular character Super Dave Osborne. Reps for Einstein say that he had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Einstein was the older brother of comedy legend Albert Brooks who paid tribute on Twitter moments ago: “R.I.P. My dear brother Bob Einstein,” Brooks wrote. “A great brother, father and husband. A brilliantly funny man. You will be missed forever.” Einstein is likely best known to modern audiences for his recurring roles as Marty Funkhouser on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Larry Middleman on Curb Your Enthusiasm . But what younger fans might not realize is that he had been a fixture in Hollywood since the 1960s, when he got his start writing for the legendary Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Einstein was pursuing a career in advertising when Tom Smothers spotted him performing at an open mic night in Los Angeles. Smothers invited the 26-year-old to the set of his show, an opportunity that Einstein later said transformed his life. “Tom Smothers made our life by giving us that,” he stated in a 2017 interview. In the ’80s, Einstein created the Super Dave Osborne, a hapless stuntman character who made regular appearances on the TV show Bizarre, as well as on Late Night With David Letterman, before spawning his own series. Super Dave ran on Showtime from 1987-91. The character was revived for a Spike TV special in 2009. While he may not have been a household name to those outside of the entertainment industry, in the comedy world, Einstein was a bonafide legend. News of his passing has made Einstein a worldwide trending topic on Twitter, with thousands of tributes pouring in from family, friends, and fans. Einstein is survived by his wife Roberta Einstein, his daughter Erin Einstein Dale, and his two grandchildren, Ethan and Zoe. Our thoughts go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.
One cast member on Little People. Big World just dropped some huge news. Earlier this week, Tori Roloff was asked by fans when her family’s beloved reality show was going to return with new episodes and she provided followers with the most extensive update yet. No, unfortunately Tori did not have an exact premiere date to announce. But she at least gave us a pretty strong idea of when she and her siblings and parents would return to the air. “This Spring! Stay tuned! We are almost wrapped,” she wrote in response. Yes! We’re so very glad to hear this! There had been chatter awhile back that Little People, Big World was on the verge of being canceled, seeing as the network had not confirmed a renewal — and also that two key stars have said their goodbyes. Shortly after the previous season concluded, Audrey and Jeremy Roloff stunned viewers by saying they were done with the series that made them famous. For what reason? On a reason podcast episode, Audrey admitted that the “dynamic of the show” changed over the past few years and that the couple nearly walked away before they got married. “We almost didn’t film our wedding,” she revealed on air. “We almost made the decision to stop then, five years ago.” For his part, Jeremy wasn’t looking for sympathy. He’s well aware that he and his wife have it pretty great and always have. But still. Being in front of a camera does take its toll after all these episodes. “There’s a lot of mental energy that people underestimate when it comes to filming and being on TV,” he said on this same podcast. Elsewhere, Matt Roloff now lives part-time in Arizona. He may soon get engaged to girlfriend Caryn Chandler and Amy Roloff may soon get engaged to boyfriend Chris Marek. These relationships could provide the program with lots of storyline fodder — or they could mean that it’s time for the plug to be pulled because the Roloffs are becoming a far more splintered unit. Thankfully, for now at least, it appears as if TLC is choosing the former as a direction to go in. Tori, meanwhile, has made it clear for months that she and Zach are down for many more seasons. In honor of Christmas last month, she shared the above photo of herself and her son and got all gushy and sentimenal for the holidays. This is what she wrote: Today is always such a bittersweet day. Bitter because it’s the end of another beautiful holiday season and year. Sweet because I have the opportunity to reflect on my life and all that I have to be grateful for. This kid takes center stage of my heart daily. He brings me so much joy and love. I am so grateful to God for the blessings he has given to my family. I hope you can find time between today and New Years to really give thanks to our savior for what you have in your life. I know this time of year can be really hard for some but I hope you dig deep to find things that you’re thankful for-it’s good for the soul and keeps you moving. Happy holidays friends! Here’s to one great holiday season. Are you excited for new episodes of Little People, Big World? View Slideshow: Little People, Big World: 19 Shocking Scandals… Exposed!
Back in November, we saw Abby Lee Miller back in the Dance Moms studio despite her battle with cancer. It was immediately clear to fans that she was signaling her return to the series. Now, she confirms that she’s back with Dance Moms — and reveals when they begin filming Season 8. Abby Lee Miller shared this photo, displaying her excitement, alongside a caption filled with good news. “OMG!” she exclaims. “Can you believe I’m going to film Season 8 of Dance Moms!” We can believe it, and we’ve known for a while now. But it is very nice to have confirmation. “Yes, it’s official!” Abby confirms. She then shares a detail: “We begin the end of Jan!” It’s been a good long while since viewers saw Miller on Dance Moms. A huge part of that has been Miller’s very real-life drama. In the summer of 2017, she reported to prison for bankruptcy fraud. She was out of prison and staying in a halfway home when she underwent emergency surgery for sudden paralysis. That was when she was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, a form of cancer that is rare in adults. She has been undergoing treatment for months, and has had an additional emergency surgery. That was not the only reason that some expected that Miller would never return to the show, however. Just months before her incarceration, Miller posted a furious rant to Instagram, detailing her grievances with Lifetime. “The majority of children that follow me may be fast asleep, however now is the critical time to make the following statement,” Miller began. “I WILL NO LONGER TAKE PART IN DANCE MOMS,” she declared in March of 2017. “FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS/ SEVEN SEASONS I HAVE ASKED, BEGGED, AND EVEN DEMANDED CREATIVE CREDIT,” she wrote. She wanted credit “FOR ALL THE IDEAS, AWARD WINNING ROUTINES, THEMES, AND COSTUMING – TO NO AVAIL!” “I don’t have a problem working with any kid,” Miller emphasized. “I love children,” she claimed. “And have dedicated my life to making other people’s children successful!” “I JUST HAVE A PROBLEM WITH BEING MANIPULATED, DISRESPECTED, AND USED – DAY IN AND DAY OUT,” she declared. She said that this was perpetrated “BY MEN WHO NEVER TOOK A DANCE LESSON IN THEIR LIVES AND TREAT WOMEN LIKE DIRT!” Clearly, she and Lifetime have patched things up to some degree. She’s back in the studio and, soon, will be back on camera. Abby Lee Miller has been controversial for many years, largely over her treatment of the children on her show. Many fans of Dance Moms hope that her experiences have softened her approach to how to speak to and instruct children. Regardless of her reputation, we of course wish her a full recovery from her cancer. Miller is currently dealing with a degree of paralysis that, as fans have seen on social media, has her making use of a wheelchair. We hope that viewers will be sensitive to her situation when the new season finally airs. In the mean time, it’s encouraging to hear that it’s officially filming. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Beat Cancer
Demi Lovato is reaydy to move on from the most challenging year of her life. This may be saying a lot for someone who battled substance abuse and an eating disorder for most of her time as a teenager… … but the singer nearly died of an overdose in July 2018. So, really, we don’t feel like it’s that bold of a claim overall. Just a few hours before the clock struck midnight and the calendar flipped to 2019, Lovato shared a heartfelt message on social media. It didn’t message the aforementioned overdose specifically, but it was clear what was on Demi’s mind when she wrote the following words: So grateful for the lessons I’ve learned this year. I will never take another day in life for granted, even the bad ones. Thankful for my fans, friends, family and everyone who supported me throughout this year. God bless. Lovato admitted to fans via a verse in a new song this past March that she had fallen off the wagon. She asked for their forgiveness and she seemed legitimately torn up by what had transpired. But just a few months later, what many followers and loved ones had feared for awhile finally came to tragic fruition: The artist was found unconscious by an employee in her bed. This employee called 911 and paramedics had to administer a special dose of medication to Lovato in order to revive her. She was minutes away from dying. Whiile reports have not been finalized or confirmed, it is strongly believed at this point that Lovato had completed a night out with friends and returned to her Hollywood Hills home very early in the morning. She then called her drug dealer. He arrived at her residence and provided her with OxyContin, allegedly laced with fentanyl, which the superstar reportedly free-based. She may have been unaware at the time that the dose was tainted. Still, the result is all that matters, as Lovato was rushed to the hospital and eventually enrolled in a new rehab program after several weeks under doctors’ supervision. The singer has been free from this facility for a couple months now and recently took to Twitter in order to shoot down reports of a relapse . “I love my fans and hate tabloids,” she wrote last week, emphasizing this message to those who care about her: “Don’t believe what you read. People will literally make up stuff to sell a story. Sickening.” Concluded Lovato: “If I feel like the world needs to know something, I will tell them MYSELF.” Very well said, Demi. We continue to send you our best wishes for a terrific 2019 and beyond. Hang in there.
90 Day Fiance aired its season finale and viewers are already hyped for the Tell-All Special. But the finale itself had so much, including Jay Smith’s cheating scandal and a lot of family drama. Who actually made it to the altar? Take a look: Let’s start with Kalani and Asuelu, who are likeable enough even though they really should not have gotten married. These two had a lot of problems from the beginning. Their fling would never have become more than that if she hadn’t become pregnant. Kalani had baby Oliver and she and Asuelu resolved to marry … and now Kalani is pregnant again. So she spends a lot of her wedding day episode narrative hoping that her father won’t find out that she’s expecting her second child. (As you may recall, Asuelu refuses to wear condoms and says that they are for “slut people,” which is … really stupid) He doesn’t find out on screen, though he obviously knows about it now. Should these two have gotten married? No. Did they? Yes. Their wedding was as beautiful as the memes spawned from Asuelu’s crying. Next up, we have to talk about this season’s worst couple: Colt and Larissa. While most of the drama with Coltee and Larissa happened off-screen, plenty of their nonsense was caught on camera. These two did get married, despite Larissa’s (first) domestic battery arrest. Larissa got married in a wedding dress from Goodwill. There were more people from TLC, filming and producing the wedding, than there were actual guests. Considering the bride and groom themselves … that’s not really a huge surprise. Speaking of toxic relationships, let’s look at Eric and Leida. Admittedly, most of their drama was with Eric’s family, whom Leida seems to think he should foreswear. Leida’s dismissive attitude towards Eric’s children has earned her a lot of hate (deservedly) and some death threats (not cool). Despite Eric’s lack of financial resources, he and Leida did get married. His older daughters were not interested in watching this go down, but his youngest was there. For a comical twist, Eric forgot his pants just 35 minutes before the wedding. For possibly the first time, I sympathize with the guy — pants are nothing but leg-prisons. Eric immediately dashes any connection wtih viewers by toasting “everyone that showed up” to his wedding. Steven and Olga’s story really belonged on 90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days . Why? Because Olga gave birth in Russia, and this high-conflict couple spent their time in Russia. Steven’s open resentment of their child, Alex (that’s his name, regardless of what you heard on the show; it’s a long story), was yikes-worthy. So it was nice for viewers to see him leave Russia without Olga and without their baby. He was vowing to work on the K-1 Visa paperwork (it costs money, folks). Fans really, really hope that he gave himself a major attitude adjustment, too. Because, in real life, these two are still together. We will say that their social media posts seem extremely endearing. The secret is for Steven to not be talking while the camera is on. Jonathan and Fernanda’s wedding was almost as beautiful as the couple themselves. The one downside to their happy day was that Jonathan’s mother couldn’t attend, at the last minute. This wasn’t an issue with Fernanda or her youth. Jonathan’s grandfather was sick. Real life doesn’t pause for weddings, and Fernanda understood that. Fernanda also wished that her own mother could be in attendance. Also, Fernanda let it slip that she’s planning to have yet another wedding in Mexico, so it’s all good. Then there’s Jay and Ashley. Ashley caught Jay cheating on her, though he objects to that definition of “cheating.” The dude downloaded Tinder the instant that they got married. She caught him video chatting another girl the day ater their wedding. Ashley was understandably furious, which is probably why Jay is currently asking fans for cash . Jay is 20 and seems to have almost no impulse control. From day one, Ashley’s friends had warned her that he was going to cheat on her. We had all hoped that they were wrong. Who else is absolutely, unapologetically hyped for the Tell-All Special ? They’ll get into relationship issues, from Jay’s cheating to Steven’s absolutely repulsive attitude and the way that he speaks to Olga. But most of all, fans are looking forward to seeing how Larissa interacts with her castmates. Coltee may be good at putting on his condescending “nice voice” and at least pretending to be reasonable. Larissa has not pretended to be reasonable a day in her life, and cameras are not going to stop her. Get excited, folks. View Slideshow: 90 Day Fiance Stars: How Much Are They Paid?
For the record, the following is not a list of our favorite celebrities from 2018. Or even our least favorite celebrities. You might say it's somewhere in between. We adore some of the folks included below and we abhor others. But there can be no denying the impact they had on popular culture over the past 12 months, which is why this is a rundown of the 18 “best” celebrities over this latest calendear year. Who sits at #1? You're moments away from finding out… 19. Donald Trump Look, if you’re talking about the star who was heard from the most in 2018, and who was discussed the most, this traitorous President is clearly the only answer. But we can’t put someone who is number-one in the heart of Vladimir Putin atop our list. So we’ll just mention Trump here, but place him as low as possible. 18. Bill Cosby Or perhaps we should just called him inmate number “NN7687.” 17. Jenelle Evans and David Eason We could almost separate these two, they each stirred up so much controversy in 2018. But if Evans won’t come to her senses and divorce this bigot, then we’ll follow suit and keep them as one. 16. Lady Gaga This star herself was not born in 2018. But she was remade as a legitimate actress who could actually win an Oscar. How nuts is that??? 15. Kylie Jenner She’s a mother now. How crazy is that?!?!? 14. Khloe Kardashian She’s also a mother now, as well as a sympathetic figure for having to endure the Tristan Thompson cheating scandal. View Slideshow
Jon Gosselin just took a very passive aggressive dig at his ex-wife. This isn’t exactly new, of course, considering all Jon and Kate have said about each other over the years. In this case, however, Jon used one of the former couple’s children to slam Kate where it likely hurts the most. For years, as loyal celebrity gossip fans likely know, the public did not see much of Collin Gosselin. The young teenager wasn’t even included in his own birthday party because, presumably, he was away at a facility that assisted children with special needs. We’re just quoting Kate herself for this diagnosis. “Collin has special needs,” the TLC star told People Magazine in August of 2016. She added at the time: “[There’s] a fairly fluid diagnosis of what those needs are, but he needs to learn certain strategies to help him deal with things. “This has been a struggle we’ve had for a very long time, and it’s one I’ve dealt with on my own. I’ve felt very alone in this. “By the same token, it’s not something that has only impacted me or him – our entire family has been impacted.” Fair enough certainly, right? We’ve written very little on this subject and simply been wishing Collin the best. HOWEVER, Jon now has custody of Collin . He filed for custody several weeks ago and was then rewarded with full-time temporary custody of the 14-year old after Kate did not show up at a court hearing. Having talked openly about having Collin to himself at home and having shared a few photos of himself and his son, Jon responded this week to a question about Collin. “I’d love to know if he actually has ‘special needs,’ or if he just didn’t deal [with] Kate’s BS like we all suspect. Either way, he’s home! And he looks happy,” wrote an Internet users to Jon, who responded as follows: He is not on any spectrum or special needs . That’s quite the statement, really. Why has Collin been away from his family for two years in this case? Is Jon legitimately arguing that Kate is simply full of it and that Collin wanted to get as far away from his mother as possible? AND that Kate lied all this time about her child’s state of mind? Those are pretty wild accusations. As you can see above, Jon spent Christmas with kids Collin and Hannah, the latter of whom has been living with her dad all year, yet who is still under the legal custody of her mother. The kids and their dad also hung out with Jon’s girlfriend, Colleen, and her children. Kate, for her part, did not release any holiday photos and has not commented on this ugly custody situation in a very long time. But she has defended her decision to send Collin away on multiple occasions. “It was not even a really a choice, it was on the advice of his doctors and it had to happen,” she said on a November 2016 episode of ABC’s Nightline, concluding back then: “He’s plodding along and we are too. This is the best thing I can do for him right now and that comforts me.”
Just a few months ago, Meghan McCain beautifully eulogized her father , the late Senator John McCain. She just experienced Christmas without her dad for the first time in her life, and shared a short, sweet post on the subject. Now, she’s having to defend herself against trolls who think that grief should be bottled up and never spoken aloud. “I love you,” Meghan McCain wrote in a tweet that paid tribute to her dearly departed father, John McCain. She included a photo of the late Senator operating an outdoor grill. “Merry Christmas dad,” she continued, including his Twitter handle. She concluded her tweet with: “Wherever you are.” The first holiday without a close loved one is incredibly difficult. We’re sure that Meghan felt a full swing of emotions when she uploaded that photo. Tweets are short by their very nature, but writing even just a few words about a recently passed loved one can bring those emotions to the surface. More than anything else, she would have felt grief as she wrote it. Unfortunately, one person sent her a very vile reply. A Twitter account from some nightmarish person whose pinned tweet is by Sebastian Gorka made an absurd demand of Meghan. “Do this in private,” the troll told her. Meghan quoted the troll’s tweet with a message of her own. “If there’s one thing I’m doing in 2019,” Meghan vows. “It’s to continue to destigmatize talking about grief, death, and cancer.” Pretending that your loved one never died doesn’t do you any good, and it makes your loved ones walk on eggshells. “My father shared his life in public,” Meghan affirmed. She continued: “I share it in death.” Meghan continued her tweet, directing her message at many of her followers. “To all of you out there missing a loved one tonight,” she wrote. “You are not alone.” Whether you lost a close loved one a month ago, a year ago, or a decade ago, you can’t “I’m along side you,” Meghan concludes. “Sending strength.” That is a very kind, very affirming message. “An honorable mission, Meghan,” replies one fan. “My husband died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 46.” “Grieving in private is convenient only for those who aren’t grieving,” the same fan affirms. That is profound and extremely true. “We share joy,” the fan notes. “Why not share sadness?” “These are feelings we all experience at some point,” the tweet reasons. The follower concludes: “I send love and strength your way.” “Bless you Meghan,” writes another fan. The follower acknowledges: “I know this Christmas will be especially difficult for you [and] your family.” “I lost my dear Father 5 years ago,” the fan reveals. “Not a day goes by that I do not think of him.” “But,” the follower notes. “I am so very grateful for the time he was with us.” “Merry Christmas to you and yours,” that fan concludes. As positive as those replies were, that troll was not the only terrible person on Twitter. “I agree 100%,” replied one hater who agreed with the grief-shamer. “People seem to have this need to publicize and document every thought online,” the tweet concluded. “I agree,” chimed in another Twitter clown. “Acting like she’s the first and Only one to lose a family member.” That tweet concluded: “All six of mine gone.” Obviously, Meghan McCain is a public figure. If she had not given her late father a public shout-out, people would have shamed her for “forgetting” her dad. Also, social media exists for people to document their thoughts and experiences online. It’s not supposed to be a cesspool of animosity. And she very clearly is not acitng like she’s the only one to lose a family member. At all. Maybe that person’s personal losses have made them touchy on the subject, but that’s not an excuse. Ultimately, it seems clear that Meghan’s critics were politically motivated. She is not a fan of Trump, which causes some of his fans to view her as a “traitor” to conservatives. Meghan McCain loves and misses her father. Leave her be. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2018: In Memoriam
