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Jared Haibon Reflects on Wedding to Ashley Iaconetti, Makes All of Bachelor Nation Cry

WARNING: You will need a box of tissues while reading the following post. Actually, you better make it two boxes. Just to be safe. On Monday morning, just several hours after exchanging vows with Ashley Iaconetti — in front of friends, family members and loved ones in Rhode Island — Jared Haibon jumped on Instagram and gushed over his brand new wife. And we mean he GUSHED over her. “There’s so many emotions running through my body right now,” Jared wrote on Instagram alongside a photo from his wedding day. He continued in equally sentimental fashion: “I woke up yesterday morning, the day of my wedding, crying. Not from sadness, or fear. I was crying because I was so overwhelmed with happiness, excitement, gratefulness and humbleness. “Ashley is my best friend, my person, my soulmate and now my wife. I love this woman more than words will ever allow me to express.” Ashley and Jared starred together on Bachelor in Paradise Season 2 and got engaged on Bachelor in Paradise Season 5. In between, they dated on and off until Jared admits he got a “kick in the ass” by seeing Ashley in a serious relationship with someone else. At that point, in early 2018, the pair got serious and then got engaged a few months later. Added Haibon in this new Instagram message: In the coming days/weeks/months, I’ll be sharing so many pictures and videos from our wedding because it was the best day of my life. At this moment, I truly feel like the luckiest man in the world. According to various insiders and outlets, the romantic  wedding featured personal vows from both the bride and groom. Bachelor in Paradise producer Elan Gale officiated and familiar names in attendance included Nick Viall, Dean Unglert and couple Jason Tartick and Kaitlyn Bristowe. Elsewhere, American Idol’s David Cook actually perform “Ever the Same” for the couple’s first dance, just like he did at our wedding. Just kidding. This one sounds far more special than that of anyone on The Hollywood Gossip staff. “It was just a big party! The DJ played a lot of Disney songs, musical soundtracks and Backstreet Boys—the music was very Ashley,” an E! source says, adding: “There was a lot of dancing and it went pretty late but a bunch of people continued partying afterward… “Ashley was a glowing gorgeous bride. She was so happy all night. You could tell they both were so happy.” What else do we know about the big day? The bride and groom exchanged Neil Lane wedding bands — and Dunkin’ Donuts even teamed with Banga Portrait Studio to provide custom edible photo donuts as an extra-special treat. How fun! View Slideshow: The Bachelorette Stars: Where Are They Now? We send Ashley and Jared nothing but the best wishes on what we hope will be a perpetual future together. They seem so in love!

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Stassi Schroeder Opens Up About Kristen Doute Feud: It’s Killing Me!

Well, another summer is almost at an end. It’s a bummer in many respects, but fall offers much to look forward to — the return of football, memes about how much pumpkin spice flavoring sucks, and of course, a new season of Vanderpump Rules . After emerging as a surprise hit on Bravo’s roster back in 2013 Vanderpump has consistently delivered the goods for seven solid seasons now. But there’s no denying that the series has reached the point where most reality shows begin to show their age. Four cast members will get married this season (turns out Tom and Katie’s first wedding wasn’t legal), and now that Stassi is engaged to Beau Clark, with the exception of Kristen Doute, the entire cast is paired off in serious relationships. (In case you missed it, Billie Lee has quit the show . Newcomers often have a hard time with this bunch.) That’s great for the cast, but contented homebodies aren’t known for delivering dramatic fireworks, which could spell trouble for the future of the show. Fortunately, the ladies and gents who pretend to work at SUR remain as petty as ever, and if the feuds among them are fake, then they all deserve acting Emmys. This time around, it’s Kristen Doute who’s been cast out of the Witches of WeHo. The cause of the beef is unclear, but multiple sources have confirmed that Kristen is no longer on speaking terms with Stassi Schroeder or Katie Maloney. Over the weekend, Doute held a launch party for her new t-shirt line, and while Katie’s husband, Tom Schwartz, was on hand, she and Stassi were conspicuously absent. Stassi’s mother, Dayna Schroeder, confirmed on Instagram that there’s some bad blood, calling the feud “quite sad.” “I didn’t really know all the particulars. So I was out of the loop for awhile,” Dayna Schroeder explained. “Don’t you worry, it’s like Lion King and the circle of life. ….each one of these girls will grow, change and come back to their original strong friendship bond that they’ve always had. Somethings just take time.” We’re gonna guess that that quote was delivered after more than a few Pump-tinis! Anyway, Stassi mentioned the feud in passing on her podcast this week, but did not go into detail: “We’re at the homestretch from filming, I have a few days left. My brain is mush,” Schroeder told Clark during her latest episode. “The drama is killing me. I can’t anymore. I can’t talk about this s–t anymore,” she continued. “I’m literally dead inside.” Suddenly, we can’t freakin’ wait for fall! View Slideshow: 37 Classic Vanderpump Rules Moments in GIFs

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Kalisa Villafana Becomes First Black Woman To Earn A Ph.D. In Nuclear Physics From Florida State University

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B lack women are breaking racial barriers in higher education. Earlier this month Amber Johnson made history by becoming the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University. Florida State University student Kalisa Villafana  also hit a historic milestone by becoming the first Black woman to graduate from the university with a nuclear physics doctoral degree, WFTS reported. MAKING HISTORY Kalisa Villafana will become Florida State University's first black female graduate to earn a doctoral degree in nuclear physics. https://t.co/r6tIZ89MDw — ABC Action News (@abcactionnews) August 2, 2019 Villafana has always had a passion for STEM. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University and spending a brief stint of time working overseas in Trinidad and Tobago she made the decision to further her education and pursue another degree at FSU. Villafana was aware that her educational journey was something bigger than herself. She wanted to use it as an avenue to inspire individuals from underrepresented groups to enter the STEM field. Outside of excelling academically, she served as a mentor for students of color who aspired to go to graduate school. “In Trinidad, many people don’t know how to get to the United States and get a Ph.D. that’s paid for by the school. They don’t know how to go from being an international student from the islands to a doctor in the U.S.,” she told the news outlet. “Hopefully, they see that they too can be a physicist. You may not see a lot of us, but we’re there. We’re out there.” Villafana—who is now the 96th Black woman in America to hold a Ph.D. in physics—credits her family and friends for providing her with a strong support system. As far as the next step in her career, she will serve as a process engineer at the Intel Corporation. SEE ALSO: Amber Johnson Becomes First Black Woman To Earn A Ph.D. In Computer Science From Purdue South Texas Law Review Appoints First Black Editor-In-Chief [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3883319″ overlay=”true”]

Kalisa Villafana Becomes First Black Woman To Earn A Ph.D. In Nuclear Physics From Florida State University

Miley Cyrus Splits from Liam Hemsworth! Kisses Brody Jenner’s Ex-Wife!

We have a stunner out of Hollywood this evening: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have pulled the plug on their marriage after just eight months as husband and wife. This time frame doesn’t tell the whole story, though, of course, because the singer and the actor had been a romantic item — on and off — for over a decade. What the heck went wrong? How did this seemingly stable relationship fall apart less than a year after the stars committed to each other for life? “Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time,” a rep for Cyrus told People Magazine in a statement on Saturday. Not many details were offered, aside from the following: “Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers. They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. “Please respect their process and privacy.” This message was released just hours after Miley shared a photo of herself on Instagram — without a wedding ring around her finger. “Mute me if you don’t want SPAMMED,” she captioned the post, which depicted Miley sitting in a chair while wearing a black bustier top with a matching pair of black pants. As far as we know, neither side was disloyal to the other during their marriage. There have been no accusations of infidelity leveled at Liam or Miley. HOWEVER, Us Weekly reports that was spotted kissing Brody Jenner’s ’s ex-wife, Kaitlynn Carter, in Italy a day before this split was confirmed. (For the possibly confusing record: Jenner and Carter filed for divorce this summer.) (For the possibly confusing record, part two: Miley has often talked openly about her sexuality and how she never wants to affix a label to herself such as “straight” or “bisexual.”) In photos posted by Entertainment Tonight , the 26-year old singer is donning a black bikini and holding the hand of Carter as they vacation in Italy with Cyrus’ older sister, Brandi. The pair are seen in these images all snuggled up, arms around each other and kisses being exchanged as they bask in the sun. Miley and Liam met way back in 2010 on the film The Last Song. They dated for years after that and even got engaged at one point… only to break up and then reconcile on more than one occasion. But the pair had consistently been together for years prior to their surprising marriage this past December , which took place at their home in Tennessee, just weeks after a wildfire burned down their home in Malibu. “Liam caring for animals and helping others during the Malibu fire sealed the deal. Their love exploded after that,” a source told Us Weekly. “They are a perfect match.” That may be true. But their decision to get married may have been misguided, spurred on by a natural disaster and the adrenaline from living through such a dangerous experience. Just this month, in a cover story for Elle, Cyrus said she doesn’t fit the mold of a “sterotypical wife,” explaining: “I think it’s very confusing to people that I’m married. But my relationship is unique… “I don’t know that I would ever publicly allow people in there because it’s so complex, and modern, and new that I don’t think we’re in a place where people would get it. “I mean, do people really think that I’m at home in a f-cing apron cooking dinner? I’m in a hetero relationship, but I still am very sexually attracted to women.” This much does now seem clear — and perhaps should have been a warning flag for the couple. Added Miley in this same interview: “People become vegetarian for health reasons, but bacon is still f-cing good, and I know that. I made a partner decision. “This is the person I feel has my back the most. I definitely don’t fit into a stereotypical wife role. I don’t even like that word.” Well… she no longer has to worry about it being attached to her. We wish both Cyrus and Hemsworth nothing but the best. View Slideshow: 19 Most Stunning Splits in Celebrity History

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SMH: Police Were Called On A Rap Video Shoot After Fake Guns Were Mistaken For Being Real

Source: Thomas Winz / Getty Police Were Called To A Rap Music Video Because Of Fake Guns Police in Southlake, Texas received a call on August 5th from a resident who claimed to see a group of men taking pictures with what they thought to be real guns. Officers arrived to the scene with their guns drawn and ended up detaining the four men. Soon after arriving, the cops realized that the whole thing was a false alarm. The men were actually shooting a music video and the weapons in question were just airsoft rifles. They also had fake bulletproof vests and bags of sugar that were made to look like drugs. To make matters worse, the house they were filming in front of was actually not the one they were supposed to be at, because they apparently got the address confused. As Fox 35 pointed out, police were on “high alert” following the mass shootings that occurred nearby in El Paso and Dayton. The bodycam footage captured the whole incident, but the faces of the men shooting the music video were blurred out since they didn’t end up being charged or arrested. Right after the whole thing went down, Southlake DPS took to Facebook to address the incident. “They had come to Southlake to film a rap video, but ended up going to the wrong house on the wrong street. No charges were filed and the citizens were released,” they wrote.  “This was a great job of the citizens following officer commands, keeping a cool head, and understanding why we showed up in the first place. Our officers also should be commended for their attention to detail, excellent training, and meticulous investigating.”  

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Andrew Glennon: Amber Portwood Is SICK! Our Kid Is Only Safe With Me!

It's been over a month since Amber Portwood was arrested on domestic violence charges . Given all that Andrew Glennon has endured thus far in the relationship, many Teen Mom OG fans assumed the couple would be back together by now. But that's not the case. In fact, it seems that both parties are gearing up for what promises to be a very ugly custody battle. For obvious reasons, Amber has taken most of the blame for the current state of affairs, but now, her supporters are accusing Andrew of capitalizing on her fragile mental state and tormenting her via Facebook. Take a look:   1. The Formerly Happy Family Amber and Andrew’s relationship has always been a tumultuous one. But we don’t think anyone expected the breakup to get THIS ugly! 2. Angry Amber As you’ve probably heard by now, Amber was arrested in July, after she allegedly attacked Glennon while he was holding the couple’s 1-year-old child. 3. Grisly Detail Amber reportedly went after Andrew with a machete and attempted to break the door down when he locked himself in a bedroom. 4. A Deeply Troubled Woman Glennon further alleges that Amber attempted suicide by swallowing a handful of Klonopin tablets, but regurgitated the pills when he called 911. 5. A Safer Space The couple separated following her arrest, and Glennon has been keeping his distance from Portwood. He currently has custody of the former couple’s 1-year-old son, James. 6. Playing Mind Games? Now, he’s being accused of tormenting Amber by flaunting his relationship with James on social media. View Slideshow

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Jill Duggar: Do NOT Stay In An Abusive Relationship, Ladies!

Jill Duggar is speaking out about something that was most likely an unpopular topic in the conservative Duggar household growing up.  But, the Counting On star is encouraging women to leave their husbands… if he is abusive.  While it seems like a pretty obvious solution, leaving an abusive relationship can be extremely hard. But Jill is here to let you know that it can be done. The 28-year-old recently revealed that her friend just got out of a life-threatening relationship with her spouse, and now she is advocating for all domestic violence victims . Jill was quick to act and immediately posted about the situation on her Instagram stories, sharing statistics and resources for all out there who need help.  The series of photos read: “A friend of mine recently shared on social media her story as a victim of abuse,” she wrote.  “Thankfuly, she is out of the harmful relationship alive.” “Did you know? 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner,” she added, and in some cases, they are not considered “domestic violence.” Jill then posted a screengrab from the Instagram account “Understanding the Narc” which offered a checklist to help people identify certain qualities in their partner, guiding them to whether or not he/she is a sociopath.  While this may be reminding you of popular Hollywood thrillers, such as “Gone Girl”, this is real. This happens. And it is heartbreaking.  Jill, fortunately, took this chance to directly address her followers, telling them, “Don’t turn a blind eye!” and “Support those who need help around you.” She continued to post statistics from the NCADV and phone numbers for victims to call, she even shared an article called, “Why Do Victims Stay?” In the article, the organization explains why many victims stay, one of the more popular reasons being that women from patriarchial faiths and families often stay due to outdated gender roles and not believing in divorce.  Jill’s call to action may seem out of place, as her family members are firm nonbelievers of divorce and definitely have outdated ideas on gender roles . They also don’t believe in mental illnesses or personality disorders… instead of turning to therapy or medication, the Duggar clan relies on prayer and home remedies.  But the fact that Jill is willing to recommend divorce and safety to women of violence is very telling. Perhaps, this Duggar is finally seeing the light of day ? To drive her point home and prove that she’s not that radical , Jill ended her photo chain with a Bible verse from Proverbs 24:11 which read: “Rescue those who are being taken away to death,  hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.” National Domestic Violence Hotline can help victims, survivors of domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-7233.  View Slideshow: Jill Duggar Encourages U.S. Wives to Rail Their Husbands Many, Many Times Per Week

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Joy-Anna Duggar: How is She Handling the Miscarriage?

Joy-Anna Duggar is putting on a brave face these days. And, at times, she’s also stuffing this face with ice cream. The 21-year revealed about a month ago that she had suffered a miscarriage after five months of pregnancy, teaming with husband Austin Forsyth to break this tragic news to their fans and supporters. Wrote the couple on Instagram at the time: “Today marks one week since we heard these words… “So this is your baby’s heart (pointing to the ultrasound screen). I don’t hear a heartbeat or see any movement.” Duggar and Forsyth had announced they were expecting their second child back on May 1, joining a very long line of loved ones who were pregnant and looking forward to welcoming a baby later this year. And then their dreams came crashing down this summer. Because Joy-Anna was so far along, she even had to give birth to her late child . Just truly heart-breaking all around. Now, several weeks after she made this terrible announcement, Joy-Anna is slowly but surely returning to the spotlight. She wants everyone to know that she’s struggling, as any woman would be, but that she’s also doing okay. On August 7, for example, Duggar posted the following photo on her Instagram page and included as a message: “Being real y’all. It’s been one of those days … lots of crying, praying, and a little ice cream.” As you can see above, the caption was laid over a photo of the Duggar daughter holding an ice cream cone.. Joy-Anna then shared a psalm on her Story as well: “Evening, morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.” Just a few days earlier, Duggar had posted another psalm on her official social media page, including with it an update on just how she and Austin and dealing with their recent tragedy. “Our hearts are healing,” she wrote alongside the image above, adding: “Yes, those days come that I miss my little girl so much. Wishing I could have met her, seen Austin love on her and Gideon play with her.” Duggar had previously told followers she and her husband named their little girl Annabell Elise — Annabell meaning “God has favored me” and Elise meaning “God satisfies.” In this caption from July 26, she continued: Yet, God has given us so much comfort. People say that I am strong, but I am not.  It is Jesus’ strength that has carried me through. He’s given me a peace that passes all understanding and he has given me His JOY. From there, Duggar quoted a pair of psalms: He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. (Psalms 147:3) The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. (Psalm 34:18-19) We continue to keep Joy-Anna and Austin in our thoughts during this challenging time. We wish them the best. View Slideshow: The Duggars: Who’s Courting? Pregnant? Next In Line? [MORE UPDATES!]

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Kailyn Lowry: I May Go to Jail… For Taking a Trip with My Kids!

With all of Teen Mom Twitter wondering whether or not Amber Portwood will go to prison for her recent alleged assault, fellow Teen Mom Kailyn Lowry came out on Thursday and dropped her very own bombshell: There’s a chance she ends up serving time behind bars in the near future! A slim chance, that is. But a chance nonetheless. For what possible reason? For taking her three sons on a trip to Hawaii in early July! Confused? We’ll let Lowry explain, courtesy of Thursday’s edition of her Coffee Convos podcast with Lindsie Chrisley. On this installment of their popular quasi talk show, Kailyn and Lindsie delved into the custody arrangement that Kailyn has with ex Jo Rivera in regard to their son, Isaac. (Kailyn is also the mother to a five-year son named Lincoln, who she shares with Javi Marroquin; and a two-year old son named Lux, who she had with Chris Lopez, but whom she has full custody of.) “We have to write a 30 days notice for vacation. First come, first serve,” explained Lowry of what is in writing between her and Rivera, adding by way of further detail: “So if I put in my 30 days notice before he does or anyone, it’s mine.” Okay, fair enough. We follow. Under a shared custody agreement, it makes sense that Kailyn and Jo would need to give the other a heads-up whenever they wanted to take young Isaac away to someplace such as Hawaii for an extended period of time. So what happened with this most recent vacation? “Originally I was going to go to Hawaii July 5th to 20th, which is two weeks,” Kailyn continued. “I realized that first week of July was my week [with the kids], and Leah [Messer] was [also] going [to Hawaii] on the 1st. “So obviously [I] wanted to go and be with [her family] the first week…It was my week anyway, I changed the dates after I submitted my 30 days notice.” Lowry and Messer also took a vacation together in May, sharing photos of themselves on the trip and even sparking rumors online of a romance between the female reality stars . That isn’t the point right now, though, of course. The point here is that Lowry didn’t abide by her custody agreement with Rivera. This is an agreement signed by both parties and it is one that was, of course, legally binding. As a result, there’s a scenario at work here in which Jo could press charges against his ex. “It’s not that big of a deal,” Lowry said on her podcast, acknowledging she was aware of this possibility when she whisked Issac away to be with his half-brothers in Hawaii and adding she has no regrets: “I made this decision [with] full awareness that I could potentially go to jail for 24 hours — and I think it’s worth it.” When Lindsie questioned Kailyn about the potential outcome, the Teen Mom star didn’t seem too concerned… despite what Rivera said upon learning Kailyn was breaking the rules and taking all three kids on this trip. “Jo said he he could see me in court,” Lowry noted. While we wait to see what happens between the former lovers, Kailyn left podcast listeners and fans with a rather mysterious and intriguing nugget. She said on air that “there [are] two incidences that I could file on contempt on [Jo] and I haven’t.” Sounds like a threat, doesn’t it? We wonder just what Lowry is referring to with this quote. As for how things are going with Kailyn and her third baby daddy? Very well, it seems ! View Slideshow: Jenelle Evans: Kailyn Lowry and Leah Messer are Totally Scissoring!

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Gina Kirschenheiter is Vengeful and Lives for Drama, Ex-Husband Claims

Earlier this summer, we reported on a truly nightmarish ordeal. Gina Kirschenheiter’s ex allegedly threatened to murder her after attacking her in her home. Now, that same ex-husband is accusing her in court of being “vindictive” and hyping up tensions for Real Housewives drama. In June, The Real Housewives of Orange County star Gina Kirschenheiter endured a harrowing alleged attack. She says that her ex-husband, Matt, broke into her home late at night and attacked her in her living room. In addition to repeatedly striking and shoving her, she says that he repeatedly threatened her life. At one point, Gina ran outside to get help from a neighbor, but accuses Matt of having dragged her back to the house. Police arrived and arrested Matt, and now the exes are facing off in court over visitation of their young children. RadarOnline reports that, in a July 30 declaration made over a month after the alleged attack, Matt is trying to smear Gina in court documents. “Petitioner has historically been extremely vindictive,” Matt claims of his ex-wife. “And,” he accuses. “Has used the children when she becomes angry or wants to control me.” “Petitioner has been acting erratically and in a way that I believe is unfortunately more based on a ‘storyline’ for her reality television show,” Matt says. “And,” he writes. “Not rooted in the best interest of our children.” Just as Gina is trying to revoka Matt’s visitation in the aftermath of the June incident, he says that she has wanted to do so before. “She caused total chaos,” Matt recalls. “As we did not know if she was coming to pick up the children or not.” He writes: “Petitioner texted my sister ‘Visitation will be revoked. He needs to get himself in order. He’s sick. Not broke.” “Petitioner demanding that my visitation with our children by ‘revoked’ simply because she was going to be required to pay her own car payment,” Matt adds. He continues: “is consistent with her historical vindictive mature and using the children as ‘leverage.'” Matt also levels an accusation that Gina has issued threats of her own. According to his declaration, Gina once “threatened” his mother in a text message. Gina is said to have texted “You’ll see what happens next!” alongside a photo of a firework going off. “I am convinced that Petitioner is using any excuse she can to separate the children from me,” Matt writes. “As she knows that is my Achilles Heel.” He also complains that he was “forced to resign” from his job after his arrest in June, though it’s not clear how that’s supposed to be Gina’s fault. Exes claiming that the other is stirring up drama for reality TV reasons isn’t new. It’s as old as reality TV itself. But it only makes sense that Bravo’s cameras would cover the aftermath of Gina’s DUI arrest in February. It doesn’t sound like Gina and Matt are going to agree on anything, let alone decisions about their young children, in the near future. The two of them are due to face off in court again on August 14. View Slideshow: The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 14: Everything We Know

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