Kanye West thinks he is doing his best to make America great again. On October 11, the controversial rapper met with the even more controversial President to discuss… … well, we have no idea, really. At one point, Kanye confirmed that he wants to abolish the 13th amendment . At another point, he bragged about how much money he'smade with his shoe deal. It such a rant from West that Trump was actually left speechless. He had no idea what to say when it was all over. And we can't really blame him. How does anyone respond to the following Kanye West quotes? 1. On Wearing His MAGA Hat “They tried to scare me into not wearing this hat. But this hat gives me power.” 2. More About His MAGA Hat: “You made a Superman cape for me.” 3. On the Inspiration That Is Donald Trump: “You gave me the heart to go to Adidas.” (He then talked for awhile about how popular his shoes are and how he’s a billionaire.) 4. The Most Important Thing a President Can Do: “It’s more important than any specific thing that we bring jobs into America. 5. Yes, He Wants to Abolish the Anti-Slavery Amendment: “I did say abolish the 13th amendment because it’s a trap door… you gotta remove the trap doors.” (Oh, okay then.) 6. Trap Doors Suck! “There’s a lot of things affecting mental health that makes us do crazy things that puts us back in that trap door called the 13th amendment.” View Slideshow
Last month, the Bachelor in Paradise finale was marred by a cheating scandal . Jenna Cooper and Jordan Kimball won … and then all hell broke loose. Alleged texts say that Jenna was cheating, but she swears that she’s a victim of fraud — and says she can prove it. Now, she’s being defended by none other than Bachelor Winner Lauren Burnham. So, remember how Bekah Martinez told the world that most of the women from The Bachelor had still kept in touch? Well, several women from Arie’s season, including Lauren Burnham, Jaqueline Turmbull, and Sienne Flemming, got together for a slumber party. (Yes, these women had all dated Arie, yes, Lauren is his fiancee, and yes, Arie was apparently also there) One of Arie’s exes who was present was Jenna Cooper, who was eliminated in week 6 of the season. These women are friends, so the gathering makes sense — except to fans who think that Jenna is some sort of snake in the grass. A fan commented on Instagram, writing: “Anyone else think it’s so shady that they’re all hanging out with Jenna?” The comment concludes: “after she proved how terrible of a human she is?” If you’re wondering wait, when did she “prove” she’s terrible? … you are not alone. “No spewing hate here, love,” Lauren Burnham replied to the fan’s comment. “There are two sides to every story,” Lauren reminds the commenter. “And,” Lauren says. “The only evidence I know of backs the fact that Jenna did not do what she’s being accused of.” “What’s the evidence?” a curious fan demands to know. Lauren clearly has a healthy set of boundaries (for a Bachelor star, anyway), because she doesn’t cough up the goods. “That’s for her to release,” Lauren replies. She is absolutely correct — we’ll get into what that evidence may be in just a moment. “It should be happening very soon,” Lauren teases. A lot of fans would be very happy to see solid proof instead of relying upon speculation. Lauren reminds fans that she is not exactly the type to just decide who is innocent and who is guilty all willy-nilly. “I am not one to jump on the bandwagon and take a side without solid evidence,” Lauren affirms. “I can tell you that her story is very compelling,” Lauren adds. “And she has professional proof.” She then offers a worde of warning for fans who leapt to conclusions when this alleged cheating scandal first broke. Lauren suggests: “I would just advise not to be so quick to publicly state opinions without knowing the whole story.” Jenna was accused of cheating after text messages were published which purportedly showed that Jenna was cheating on Jordan Kimball. Those same texts indicated that she was planning on dumping him, which would have been humiliating after his Bachelor in Paradise proposal. However, Jenna has insisted that, though the texts emulate her writing style, she didn’t write them. She has also taken the extra step of hiring an attorney in her quest to clear her name. Jenna put her phone through a forensic program to prove that she has never sent any texts of the sort. (Such a program would capture even deleted text messages) It is probably that forensic analysis to which Lauren is referring. However, there may be more. Jenna’s own attorneys have expressed the belief that Jordan himself may have fabricated the texts. It is possible that this theory, expressed in a private email to him that Jordan then made public , was intended as a negotiating tactic or a bluff. But it is also possible that Jenna’s attorneys have uncovered further evidence — of Jenna’s innocence or even of Jordan’s alleged guilt. If Lauren is right, Jenna may air at least some of her evidence soon. View Slideshow: Bachelor in Paradise Finale Tarnished By Texting Scandal … But Did Jenna Cooper Really Cheat?
Farrah Abraham went on Face The Truth and, when she tested positive for barbiturates , emphatically did not face the truth. In a new interview, Farrah continues to claim that the drug test somehow produced a false positive. She's also doubling down on her claim that Cheyenne shouldn't have been cast for Teen Mom , and that Bristol Palin is stalking her. Farrah Abraham sat down for an interview with Jenny McCarthy , because water will always find its level. “I literally did call my doctor because during my training I’m not allowed to have any of that in my system,” Farrah protests. As The Ashley notes, she is referring to her training for her November boxing match. “If something is in my vitamins, or my drink supplements, or something like that,” Farrah says. “I have to know about that.” As we all know, gummy vitamins come loaded with barbiturates. Breath mints are laced with coke. Chewing gum is basically just meth. (That's sarcasm, folks) “I’m high energy!” Farrah continues. “I can’t be relaxed when I’m doing all my workouts so I was very confused.” “So basically that was a faulty test…” Farrah claims. “It’s like, I’m a mom. I do very much know what I’m having.” Again, Farrah is spinning this as if people believe that she is taking barbiturates without realizing it . Then, she spins a theory. “It was like a pee test,” Farrah says. “I said that I was on my period but they took that as ‘hey, she must take a muscle relaxer or something.’” Farrah believes that she was set up: “It’s like they took advantage of information.” “I take nothing for anything,” claims the woman whom many feel should be medicated. “In real life, there’s nothing in my system.” They also address Farrah's belief that Bristol Palin is copying her, and Bristol saying that they're nothing alike . “That’s OK. I really like being like myself. I’m very proud of myself,” Farrah says. “I hope that she and her children equally have a good situation…” Farrah says, before saying: “But that’s like ‘white girl interrupted.’” That may be the funniest thing that Farrah has ever said. “She moved to the same city as me, kind of does the same things as me,” Farrah explains. “I don’t know what that is, but that’s a little scary!” “Oh, Single White Female ?” Farrah says when Jenny corrects her. “Either one! I don’t want any crazy stuff or people copying me or living where I live.” For the record, there are something like 950,000 people living in Austin. We suspect that none of them are there out of a desire to copy Farrah. “I never exploit my child,” Farrah claims. “I know what I’m doing and to value my daughter’s safety and for her own lifestyles and passions and careers.” Sophia is 9 years old, so careers is a weird choice of words. But that's what you'd expect from Farrah. Farrah defends Sophia's social media presence, saying: “All of the kids, and friends in her age group, are all doing the challenges, the Musicallys, all these fun apps.” Misical.ly is an app liked by younger Gen Z folks, though it has its creepy side. “Also, my daughter’s an influencer on some of these apps so if it’s all safe and it’s all fun,” Farrah explains. “I don’t see the need of someone attacking me.” Farrah also explains why she no longer speaks to her former co-stars on Teen Mom OG . “Sadly, because of all their jealousy and animosity or something, I have just turned my cheek and kept moving on,” Farrah claims. Farrah, who accused Viacom of committing hate crimes against her after she was fired, is portraying herself as Christ-like. “Running forward is the best thing to do from ‘Teen Mom.’ I wish them all well with all their new kids and pregnancies,” she says. Again, she talks about turning the other cheek and in the same breath cannot resist trying to shade them about having a lot of children and pregnancies. Farrah continues to insist that casting replacements for her was “not appropriate.” “I would say it’s not appropriate, for both Bristol and…the other woman who has joined,” Farrah says, pretending that she doesn't know Cheyenne's name. She explains that other women who tried out for Teen Mom were asked if they were fans of the show, and fans or “groupies” as Farrah calls them were excluded from casting. “I would say it’s inappropriate because, when you’ve been watching a show, and you know what it’s about,” Farrah begins. Farrah continues: “and have been hovering around for so long, I don’t think that’s authentic to what the show’s about.” “I feel like Cheyenne and this other person [Cory Wharton], who was on MTV, definitely collaborated,” Farrah theorizes. Farrah claims that they “had a child and knew there was a space open and could be on ‘Teen Mom.’” “Bristol, she’s been around,” Farrah says vaguely. “She’s been to public speaking engagements with Maci and I.” “I really feel like they’re in the same category as those women who were chosen not to be on the show because they were ‘Teen Mom’ fans,” Farrah has decided. “That’s the reason that I say what I say,” Farrah concludes. “It’s kind of a sad case.” Now, part of the reason Farrah went on Face The Truth in the first place was that she was having issues with her mother, Debra Danielsen. “I am definitely speaking with my mom,” Farrah affirms. In fact, Farrah notes: “She’s actually going to be at the fight November 10 in Atlantic City.” “If there’s anyone who can show me love, and if there’s anyone who can make me upset, it’s my mom,” Farrah explains. “I’m happy that she’s there because if I get all worn out,” Farrah says. “She can pump me back up again.” Since when has Farrah ever gotten tired of fighting?
In a powerful and candid Instagram post this week, Taylor Swift urged citizens to take action next month and vote in the midterm elections. Not long afterwards, the singer took an action herself that she had not taken in three years: She performed on stage at an awards show. Indeed, Swift opened the 2018 American Music Awards on Tuesday night with a rendition of “I Did Something Bad,” reminding viewers everywhere that she deserves the honor she would later win at the ceremony. (Swift was named Artist of the Year and, in the process, became the most decorated female artist in American Music Awards history.) The 28-year-old pop sensation donned a sparkly long-sleeve leotard with over-the-knee leather black boots for her wildly-anticipated performance. She also brought the drama with smoke and a giant snake (!!!!!!!) – which has been her Reputation tour logo and which has been a response to being called a snake years ago by Kim Kardashian – behind her on stage. It was clear those in attendance were psyched to have Swift back in their lives. “They’re burning all the witches, even if you aren’t one/They got their pitchforks and proof,” Swift sings in the featured track. Having received some criticism from Republicans for not supporting any of their candidates in her aforementioned social media message, Swift did not back down at the AMAs. In her Artist of the Year acceptance speech, she didn't take any side… but she did remain political. “Thank you so much for this,” she said on stage, adding: “And I just wanted to make a mention of the fact that this award, and every single award given out tonight, were voted on by the people. And you know what else is voted on by the people? “The midterm elections on 6 November. Get out and vote – I love you guys.” And we love you, Taylor. We hope this was not a temporary return to the spotlight. Check out her performance now!
Bill Cosby is two weeks into his three-to-ten year sentence and has started to really get a look at his life behind bars . His larger-than-life personality is reportedly not meshing well with his fellow inmates. A new report says that one prisoner got so fed up with him that he chucked the chicken patty from his sandwich at him, striking Cosby in the face. RadarOnline reports that Cosby was on the receiving end of a projectile patty of the chicken variety. “Mr. Cosby cracked a joke to another inmate by the infirmary,” their insider reports. The source continues: “and that inmate was mad enough to take his chicken out of the bun and plunge it at him.” The report notes that prison food isn’t exactly served in a buffet, so there must have been a great deal of ire behind the move. “The way I see it,” the insider says. “You have to be very angry to throw your meal in jail because I don’t think you get seconds.” We would imagine not. (Disclaimer: these chicken patties are probably a lot nicer than the institutional chicken disk that allegedly struck the disgraced comedian) The alleged incident comes on the heels of a report that said that Cosby was enjoying the chicken patty. “Mr. Cosby told us last week that the chicken patty was the best meal he had so far at SCI Phoenix … so that says a lot,” the source notes. We already mentioned a report that Cosby has earned a nickname and some undeserved respect from fellow inmates. “They’re calling him the ‘OG,'” the insider claimed. “Lingo for ‘original gangster.” Clearly, that respect was not universal. There was another report that said that Cosby tried pudding in prison, and that it was apparently not to his liking. “He told us on the phone over the weekend ‘I was promoting THIS garbage?!’” The source claimed. “It tastes like something you give a lizard!” Cosby was famous in the ’90s as the face of jello and pudding advertisements. “We were caught by surprise,” the insider stated. “We never asked him: ‘Hey, Mr. Cosby, have you ever tried pudding or Jell-O?’” “I never saw him and I don’t think anybody else ever saw him eating pudding or Jell-O,” the source admitted. The insider concluded: “but I was pretty damn shocked when he told us he tried it and it wasn’t what he expected.” Of course, a conflicting report casts into doubt everything that we’ve heard. TMZ spoke to someone at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. “This did NOT happen,” their insider said forcefully of the chicken patty incident. “And,” the source continued. “I am unhappy with anyone who is reporting such fake news.” What’s more is that Cosby has allegedly had no contact whatsoever with fellow inmates while he is evaluated by prison staff. Cosby is two weeks in and, no matter whose report you believe, it seems safe to say that he’s no longer living his best life. He wants out of prison — and we’re not referring to the goofy claim that Cosby is planning an elaborate prison break . No, we mean that his legal team is fighting in court. They are appealing, trying to throw out his sentence, his conviction, and even the judge . We wouldn’t hold our breath. His wife, Camille Cosby, is said to be demanding that the judge be investigated. It would be a surprise if her efforts bear fruit. Cosby has been sentenced to prison, and he may even spend the rest of his life behind bars. But his conviction for the drugging and sexual assault of Andrea Constand is just a drop in the bucket considering that 60 women came forward to accuse him of similar crimes. Though some of these survivors may feel vindicated that he is behind bars, very few if any of them will also get their day in court. Some waited “too long” to report for the legal system to accept. Others are unable to corroborate. Many feel that Cosby’s incarceration is a victory — but a hollow one. Perhaps the story, true or not, of the chicken patty incident will bring a smile to a few faces. That’s worth something, at least. View Slideshow: Bill Cosby: A Look at His Life Behind Bars
Not every mother is going to be Mom of the Year, but this one isn't even especially good at being a bad mom. A woman in Cobb County was arrested after getting drunk at a movie theater after sneaking in an alcoholic beverage … in her 5-year-old's sippy cup. To make matters worse, her 5-year-old child was with her at the time. Kristina Gibson is now facing misdemeanor reckless conduct and public intoxication charges following an incident on a Friday afternoon. According to an arrest warrant, “Gibson filled her 5-year-old son's sippy cup with a strong alcoholic beverage.” Judging by the fact that she got so very intoxicated, it almost sounds like she was drinking straight liquor, but that is just speculation. The warrant continues: “and became intoxicated in the theater.” It is also believed that she may have taken a central nervous system depressant at the same time — which may have interacted with the alcohol. The Friday incident took place at the Merchants Walk Stadium Cinemas in Cobb County. She allegedly used her son's sippy cup to smuggle in the alcoholic beverage, but there is thankfully no indication that her son had any of it. The warrant accuses Gibson of becoming “unable to walk, talk, or care” for him. Her son's cries then alerted moviegoers, who notified theater employees who then contacted police. Thankfully, the staff at the theater prevented Gibson from entering her car to drive away with her son. It sounds like that could have been catastrophic. When police arrived, an officer tried to zip Gibson's purse, presumably to prevent its contents from spilling. This is when Gibson allegedly told the officer “I will (expletive) kill you.” Don't do that, folks. Gibson was not immediately arrested, but was instead taken to the hospital by police, who were concerned about her level of intoxication. Only after she arrived at the hospital and was no longer perceived to be a threat to anyone was the arrest warrant filed. A family friend picked up her 5-year-old son from the theater. Gibson remained in the hospital for nearly a week before being released. At that point, she was arrested and booked in Cobb County Jail. She was released on bail for $1,000. It is still unclear if she actually took the drugs described as prescription central nervous system depressants. That sounds to us like a benzodiazepine — which, as we all know, can become dangerous when combined with alcohol. That would explain how someone (especially someone who may be an experienced drinker) could become intoxicated on a sippy cup's worth of alcohol. As one fellow moviegoer put it: “We go to the movies to have a good time! But … that's not the way to do it.” The issue here is not with a woman finding a creative way to smuggle alcohol into a theater, but endangering her son and potentially other drivers in the process. Though … we should point out that a sippy cup is a terrible way to smuggle in a drink. Like, flasks exist. Even if this is one of those creepy theaters where they search people's bags, there had to be a way for her to indulge herself without involving her son. It really sounds like this woman was not thinking straight.
It’s not uncommon for Hollywood A-listers to be described as the American equivalent of royalty. But we’re guessing that ever since Meghan Markle married Prince Harry , the Royals have become acutely aware that the chasm of difference between Tinsel Town and Buckingham Palace is about as wide as a continent and an ocean combined. Mind you, aside from the occasional breach in royal protocol , Meghan has been everything the Queen could have dreamed of and more. Her family on the other hand … At this point, we probably don’t need to tell you much about Meghan’s awful immediate family . Suffice it to say, they suck, and they’ve repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to try and destroy her life for fun and profit. Just as opportunistic but far less detestable, however, is Meghan’s nephew Tyler Dooley. The son of Meghan’s idiot half-brother Thomas Markle Jr., Tyler also descended on London in order to take advantage of the media circus surrounding the royal wedding, but his intentions were more … high-minded. Dude was just there to lend some support and promote his eponymous weed strain. Fortunately for Tyler, he’ll have plenty of opportunities to sing the praises of “Markle Sparkle” cannabis thanks to his role on a new British reality show entitled The Royal World . “English royals and aristocrats who will come together for one summer in the English countryside to live like the monarchs and super elite all while cameras are rolling,” reads a press release promoting the series. Tyler introduces himself to Royal World viewers in the clip below. Tyler Dooley Joins The Royal World “I didn’t watch the royal wedding,” Tyler admits. “I went over there. I was in London to support my Aunt Meghan,” he continues. “Honestly, with the controversy that’s happened with my family, all I wanted to do was just show my support.” Tyler cautions the audience not to be sucked in by the stereotype of the lazy stoner, claiming that he works “seven days a week” on his budding business, which is called — we sh-t you not — Royally Grown. Anyway, we might be more inclined to believe he’s a type-A go-getter if “Tyler Dooley” didn’t sound like the stoner sidekick in a ’90s high school comedy. But who knows? Maybe Tyler will beat the odds and make us proud overseas. He certainly can’t do any worse than the rest of Meghan’s family! View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 19 Cruelest Things Her Own Family Has Said About the Duchess
A week after Bristol Palin was welcomed to the Teen Mom OG family on last Monday's premiere , the famous mother of three decided to put an end to her own family. As it is currently constructed, that is. On an emotional follow-up episode, viewers received an up close and personal glimpse at the problems that plagued Bristol and husband Dakota Meyer to such an extent that they filed for divorce. These problems were largely related to Meyer's PTSD , but they ran deeper and were more pervasive than this single (major) issue. Scroll down for a recap of the latest Teen Mom OG installment, which centered on Palin and Meyer decided to divorce on national television… 1. Are You Okay? Bristol asked Meyer if he was in an okay state to discuss their marital issues, referencing the demons he still battles on a daily basis due to losing so many friends in combat as a Marine, before she delved into the reasons why she wants a divorce. 2. I’m Married, But I Feel So Alone “I was a single mom for a long time but being married, I’m more lonely now than I’ve ever been,” Palin explained to MTV producer Kerthy. “And I know that he’s probably more lonely now than he’s ever been. I think that we don’t know how to, like, coexist together at all.” 3. A Painful Admission Meyer was the only surviving member of his platoon during the war in Afghanistan, an unfathomable situation to anyone watching. He acknowledges that he can’t move on and that this has impacted everyone around him, saying on air: “It’s been tough. Ninety-nine percent of our problems in this family, in our marriage, is my anxiety and my PTSD whether you want to believe or justify it or not.” 4. We’re Better Apart “I fully take responsibility of becoming cold. And I am sorry. I’m sorry that I am that way, I don’t think you deserve to have a wife that’s that way and I want you to have a sense of peace,” Bristol said to Meyer. “I do feel like we are better people when we’re not together.” 5. Another Personal Failure Turning to the producer sitting with them, Kerthy, Meyer opened up and was honest about how this all made him feel: “Obviously, you know, Bristol doesn’t want to be together anymore. For me, I just get the same feeling that I do with my teammates, that I failed again and that I’m helpless again.” 6. This is NOT on You No, Bristol tried to tell Dakota, fully aware of how personally he takes things and all he has been though. “You’re not a failure, you’re not a failure at all,” she repeated. View Slideshow
Ben Affleck is out of rehab. But is the actor out of the woods when it comes to potential dangers that could result from an ongoing drinking problem? No. However, to celebrate his release from his latest stint inside a treatment facility, Affleck just took a trip into the woods with surprisingly serious girlfriend Shauna Sexton . It’s been a whirlwind several days for Affleck. The actor has, at last, finalized his divorce from Jenner Garner; and he’s also left rehab for the third time, following an extended stay that some dumb people on the Internet attributed to Sexton herself . Free from his wife and free from the bottle, Affleck jetted off this weekend to Big Sky, Montana with Sexton. The pair clearly wanted to get away from it all, spending their time in the wilderness and the water, with Shauna chronicling a lot of the trip on social media. Affleck drove, for example: And Sexton hoped to catch dinner: And she even succeeded at one point! Affleck has a personal connection to where he vacationed with Sexton. The star has spent the past three Christmases in Big Sky with his ex-wife, Garner, and their three kids: daughters Violet, 12, and Seraphina, 9, and son Samuel, 6. That makes it sort of interesting that he chose to also go there with Shauna, perhaps signifying to the world just how serious this relationship has become. Most celebrity gossip followers assume at first that Affleck was merely banging a Playboy centerfold because, well… that seemed very on-brand for him when the two were spotted out together this summer. But then Sexton visited Affleck in rehab , signaling that this relationship was about far more than mere boot-knocking and/or hip-thrusting. Days after Affleck agreed to receive treatment for his addiction, Sexton shut down rumors that she played a role in her boyfriend’s relapse, writing on Instagram: “Ben is a grown ass man, baby. He makes his own decisions.” And he has clearly now decided to take the romantic plunge with Sexton. He’s also opened up to the public about his rehabilitation and his hopes for the future. “This week I completed a forty day stay at a treatment center for alcohol addiction and remain in outpatient care,” Affleck said in a statement last week, adding in more gracious detail: The support I have received from my family, colleagues, and fans means more to me than I can say. It’s given me the strength and support to speak about my illness with others. Battling any addiction is a lifelong and difficult struggle. Because of that, one is never really in or out of treatment. It is a full-time commitment. I am fighting for myself and my family. So many people have reached out on social media and spoken about their own journeys with addiction. To those people, I want to say thank you. Your strength is inspiring and is supporting me in ways I didn’t think was possible. It helps to know I am not alone. As I’ve had to remind myself, if you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure. With acceptance and humility, I continue to avail myself with the help of so many people and I am grateful to all those who are there for me. I hope down the road I can offer an example to others who are struggling. View Slideshow: 31 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab View Slideshow: 31 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab
It's been eight months since David Eason was fired from Teen Mom 2 as a result of his bigoted views and hateful slurs. Unfortunately, this is 2018, a time when everyone has a platform — which means Dave still has a way to reach out to his fellow racists and homophobes. Fortunately, for every idiot who pipes up in support of Eason's idiocy, there are a few thousand who are happy to condemn it — and it turns out some of them have some pretty specific shade to throw at reality TV's least favorite house husband: 1. Mr. Evans Jenelle’s been the primary breadwinner in her household for the better part of a year now, so it stands to reason that David is starting to get very bored. 2. Haters Gonna Hate Yes folks, a hater with too much time on his hands is a very dangerous thing, and David has found a very sad way of keeping himself occupied. 3. Straight Pride In case you weren’t aware, David is proud to be a straight white man. Like, really proud. Like, it’s pretty much all he talks about. 4. To Be Fair … Okay, it’s not ALL he talks about. David also enjoys taking shots at Jenelle Evans’ exes, all of whom seem to be a source of major insecurity for him. 5. Relax, Dave Sources say Eason was so upset about an MTV special focusing on Jenelle’s relationships with exes like Kieffer Delp that he briefly broke things off with his wife. 6. The New Target Of course, these days, David focuses most of his energy on hating a much more recent ex of Jenelle’s … View Slideshow
