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Aaron Carter Accuses Late Sister Leslie Carter of Sexual Abuse

Earlier this week came the very upsetting news that  Nick Carter took out a restraining order against Aaron Carter . It’s brother against brother, Nick accuses Aaron of threatening his pregnant wife. Aaron accuses NIck of gaslighting and abuse. Now, Aaron has accused his late sister, Leslie Carter, of sexually abusing him when he was just a child. Content warning for some very upsetting content including childhood sexual abuse, folks. “My sister Leslie suffered from bipolar and took lithium to treat it,” Aaron announced in a tweet on Thursday. Leslie passed away in 2012 after a drug overdose. She was Aaron’s older sister by one eyar. “She never liked the way it made her feel,” the troubled singer wrote of his late sister. “And when she was off of it she did things that she never meant to do,” Aaron accused. “I truly believe that,” he affirmed. “I was 10 years old.” If you had a sinking feeling in the core of your being from reading what Aaron already wrote … your suspicions are confirmed by his next tweet. “My sister raped me from the age of 10 to 13 years old when she wasn’t on her medications,” Aaron alleged on Twitter. “And I was absused not only sexually by her,” he continued. “But by my first two back up dancers when I was 8 years old.” “And,” Aaron added. “My brother absused me my whole life.” Aaron has spoken of Nick allegedly being violent towards him before, and even shown video evidence. This is all very distressing. “Now it’s nicks turn to tell the tell the truth,” Aaron challenged his estranged older brother. He demands that Nick speak “of what he did to one of the girls in my family.” Aaron doesn’t spell out what he means by that accusation, but the implications are alarming and disturbing. “Since my truth is all out there,” Aaron continued. “And,” he added. “I hope all survivors of assault or rape find peace and justice.” Aaron may be speaking openly of this on Twitter, but he has made it very clear that he wants to advocate for abuse survivors. In particular, he has shown a lot of support and sympathy for several women who have accused Nick of sexual and physical abuse. “Hi @wendywilliams,” Aaron tweeted with a request. “When you do your hot topic segment,” he asked. “Please recognize the 3 girls in Three states who filed police reports against my brother.” “There are three police reports in three states,” Aaron noted in another tweet. “Sad but true. Talk to the [women] who filed the reports.” Some have accused Aaron of deep hypocrisy, since it was only earlier this year that Aaron threatened a Michael Jackson accuser . When a follower brought that up, Aaron replied: “I apologized to them.” He has certainly shown more acceptance of the idea that the man who treated him so well during his teens may have behaved differently towards others. But that is not the only challenge to Aaron’s credibility. His history of erratic statements and behavior due to mental illness may work against him in any accusations that he makes, against Nick or against Leslie. Aaron has even had multiple welfare checks by police, including some because friends and loved ones feared he migh ttake his life. However, it is important to recognize that a person can have any number of mental illnesses and still speak the truth. In fact, some worry that these will be turned against Aaron in order to unfairly discredit him. Our thoughts go out to all survivors of abuse of any kind as these difficult subjects surface in the news. View Slideshow: 27 Celebrities Who Suffer From Mental Illness

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Tori Roloff Unveils Breathtaking New Maternity Photos

Tori Roloff is pregnant, proud… and beautiful. The veteran Little People, Big World shared a trio of new maternity photos on Instagram last night, making it clear she’s (hopefully) over previous self-esteem issues that have resulted from her second pregnancy. “Baby girl I just can not wait to meet you,” wrote the TLC personality as a very simple and sweet caption to the images above and below. Tori and husband Zach announced in mid-May that they were expecting a sibling for adorable son Jackson, confirming at the time that it will be a baby girl. “We are so excited to announce that Jackson is going to be a big brother! We can not wait to meet our sweet baby girl!” they said at the time. Since then, Tori has kept fans well apprised of her physical status, via pictures such as this, along with her mental status. Meaning what, exactly? The beloved reality star has admitted that this second pregnancy has been more challenging than her first, mainly due to how quickly and significantly her belly bump has grown. “I have had a harder time accepting my body this go around,” Tori explained in July, adding of her mindset back then:  “I’ve gotten bigger a lot faster than I did with Jackson and I’ve become a lot more insecure.” Explained a candid Tori this summer: “It’s been hard to really enjoy this pregnancy because I’ve let my own body image issues get in the way.” This made us sad to hear — but then Tori’s subequent section of this same post just made us love her more than ever. “Us as women are so badass,” she continued. “Like we can grow babies. 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.” And she concluded back then, as a message to other mothers-to-be: 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. Is there any doubt now why Roloff is one of our favorite television personalities? We sincerely hope that the release of these new maternity photos means Tori is feeling more upbeat about her figure at the moment. Earlier this month, she did confirm much . It’s been better these days,” she told a fan in an Instagram Q&A, explaining in more detail: “Baby girl is sitting really low, so she’s making my hips and hip flexors ache pretty bad.” To hear more from Tori and to learn more about all she’s been going through as an expecting mother, click below: View Slideshow: Tori Roloff Strikes Gorgeous Maternity Pose, Gets Honest About Pregnancy

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The Kardashians: Hated By Wyoming Neighbors ALREADY!

Last week, we learned that Kim Kardashian wants to move to Wyoming . Actually, it might be more accurate to say that Kanye West wants to move to Wyoming, and Kim has reached the stage where she figures it’s just easier to go along with his fantasies than to try and reason with him. In talking about the planned relocation, Kim revealed that it wouldn’t be just her and Kanye moving to the Cowboy State. No, they’ll be joined by her mother and sisters, as well: “We love Wyoming. It’s always been an amazing place. My husband did just buy a ranch there,” Kim told Jimmy Fallon in a recent interview. “His dream and his vision is to move there. I love L.A., so I envision summer, I envision some weekends, but yeah, we love it. It’s the prettiest place you’ve ever seen in your entire life.” She added: “It’s like, the prettiest place you’ve seen in your entire life. Even my sisters, everyone, we’ve had this dream of getting a ranch and just spending our summers there and getting away,”  You might have noticed that Kim is placing a lot of emphasis on her intention to spend summers in Wyoming, which makes a lot of sense. As much as she might enjoy furs and boots that cost more than your car, a week in Aspen is one thing — an entire 7-month winter in the middle of nowhere is quite another. Insiders say the couple might soon find themselves at odds over this point, as Kanye would prefer to relocate to his ranch full-time. Caught in the middle of the dispute are the residents of the town of Cody, who seem to believe that any amount of time the Kard clan spends in their fair state will be entirely too much. The Kardashians make fairly frequent trips to Wyoming already, and it seems the simple folk who call Cody home are already fed up with their Hollywood ways. Naturally, where Kim and Kanye go, the paparazzi are sure to follow, which means that since the time of their first visit, they’ve been annoying their neighbors by trailing a pack of photographers with them everywhere they go. Local authorities say they’re powerless to do anything about the problem, as there’s “no law against chasing them or riding alongside them.” “Residents are set in their ways,” a Cody Public Information Officer tells Radar Online. “It’ll be a learning curve for them to get used to the way people are around here.” The town spokesperson goes on to confirm that residents are concerned about what effect the Kardashians might have on life in Cody. “It is a quiet place,” he says. “There are some who are upset about the move. Some are apprehensive.” The representative adds: “Because of their notoriety and headlines, people are scratching their heads.” “People don’t like when you move from out of state and try to change the way the people are around here. The residents are down to earth and private.” But while the information officer admits that there’s some reticence about Kimye coming to town, he also claims the reports about upset “neighbors” are overblown — as the Kardashians have no neighbors to speak of. “Most people feel like me,” he says. “They’re far enough out of town and they have no neighbors. I hope they enjoy their ranch.” So Kanye might be spending most of his year on a desolate ranch in the middle of nowhere? Sounds like Wyoming’s loss is the rest of society’s gain! View Slideshow: Psalm West: Twitter Roasts Kim and Kanye Over New Baby Name

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Vanderpump Rules: Everything We Know About Season 8

It's almost time to return to the scandalous world of Vanderpump Rules.  If you're feeling a little burned after how tame the last few seasons have been, then we're sure all of the latest intel on Vanderpump Rules Season 8 will turn that frown upside down.  This season is poised to be filled with more drama than ever before.  Scroll down to find out everything we know about the upcoming season of this addictive Bravo reality series.  1. Billie Lee is OUT Billie Lee had several tussles with her castmates throughout her short stint on the series, but she quit her job at SUR in July 2019. 2. Why? Billie Lee to the Gram shortly after quitting, claiming that one of her coworkers was bullying her. The bullying on and off camera brought my deep insecurities to the surface, this dark black mirror held up high for everyone in public to see and to judge,” she wrote, saying the situation brought back the “depression and suicidal thoughts” she had before her transition. “Like any other time I’ve been bullied or rejected I started journaling, and I attached myself to anything and everything positive that would pull me out of this dark funk.” 3. What About Everyone Else? Eh… 4. Scheana is Back! Scheana loves the drama, so she’ll be back! 5. Stassi is Back! Stassi may seem like she’s done with the show every time she releases a new installment of her podcast, but she’ll be back. 6. These Two Jax and Brittany’s relationship may always be on thin ice, but they will probably be on Vanderpump Rules until its conclusion. View Slideshow

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Amber Portwood Savagely Attacks Andrew Glennon In New Recording: I’ll Kill You, You Fat F–king Ret–d!

Every day, we find ourselves thinking that it's not possible to be any more disgusted by Amber Portwood's behavior. And every day, she proves us wrong. If you're a Teen Mom fan, we're sure you know at least part of the story by now: Back in July, Amber was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly assaulting boyfriend Andrew Glennon in the couple's home. Portwood professed her innocence, but in the past week, a series of increasingly shocking audio recordings obtained by the Without a Crystal Ball  vlog have provided evidence of her appalling behavior. Today brings the most shocking recording yet, and it leaves Amber's MTV bosses with little choice but to cut her loose. Before you go any further, please be warned that the following content is profoundly disturbing: 1. The Monster Over the course of the past week, numerous audio recordings have demonstrated the extent of Amber’s abusive behavior toward Andrew Glennon. 2. Relentless When she was arrested back in July, Amber was accused of striking Andrew while he was holding their 1-year-old daughter, attacking Glennon with a machete, and attempting to break down a door when he locked himself in a bedroom for protection. 3. The Denial Fans weren’t surprised when Amber professed her innocence, as she’s been accused of abusive behavior countless times over the years, and she always claims that she’s been set up. 4. The Enablers What is surprising, however, is that Amber was defended by a number of prominent supporters, most notably her Teen Mom OG co-stars. 5. On Her Own But as a series of audio recordings definitively proved that Amber was in the habit of physically and verbally abusing Andrew on a regular basis, that support gradually fell away. 6. Just Appalling Today marks the release of the most appalling recording yet — and we’re guessing even the few stalwarts who are still standing by Amber’s side will find it difficult to defend her after listening to this one. View Slideshow

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Mike Sorrentino Post-Prison: I Just Want to Eat and Get Rich Again!

When Mike Sorrentino pled guilty to tax evasion back in January of 2018, the news led many to express disbelief at the reality star’s financial situation. After all, one can’t hide millions in assets without first amassing millions, and for those who had remained ignorant of the Jersey Shore phenomenon, the revelation that a guy named “The Situation” was earning 7 figures annually came as quite a shock. Yes, there’s no denying that when Shore was at its peak, The Sitch was rich — very rich. In fact, in addition to his abhorrent behavior, Mike was known for two things in those days — his lavish taste, and his six-pack abs. In the years that followed his arrest, Mike fell on hard times, got sober, and committed himself to becoming a better man. Last week, Sorrentino was released after serving eight months in prison. Now, it’s important to note that Mike — who married Lauren Pesce  in November — has made it clear that he has no intention of returning to his hard-partying ways. But we’re sure he wouldn’t mind regaining the staggering wealth and flawless physique he enjoyed in his Bad Mike days. As evidenced by his first post-prison photo, in one respect, Mike has already made some major progress. The Sitch and family celebrated his return with a massive feast (of course), and the image of Mike’s newly-pumped-up guns left some fans reeling: “He’s back … Look at those arms,” commented one fan. Another echoed, “Let’s goooo, Mike. Beast.” “God damn! No more dad bod!” a third fan remarked. As for the financial situation — well that might take a little bit longer to get that back on track. Mike’s net worth these days is estimated at roughly $300,000. Not too shabby, but a far cry from Pauly D’s, who — as the wealthiest Shore cast member — is thought to be worth roughly $20 million. Mike’s situation is no doubt helped considerably by the fact that Jersey Shore: Family Vacation has proven to be a modest ratings hit, and will likely return for at least two more seasons. Still, The Sitch has quite a hole to dig himself out of. In addition to his prison time, Mike was forced to pay out $123,000 in restitutions, as well as a $10,000 fine. Fortunately, Shore isn’t his only revenue stream these days. TMZ reports that Mike has been presented with a lot of opportunities since his release. His clothing company is enjoying record sales, and he’s so in demand for public appearances, that he and Lauren have delayed their scheduled honeymoon. “We are elated to finally close this chapter of our life. Thank you to our family, friends and fans for the continuous love and support during this time,” a rep for the couple said in a statement issued after Mike’s release. “It brought us so much peace and comfort. “We look forward to continuing our life as husband and wife and working on baby situations! We truly believe that the comeback is ALWAYS greater than the setback, and we can’t wait to show the world ours.” We wish Big Daddy and Mrs. Sitch all the best going forward. View Slideshow: Mike Sorrentino in Prison: Star’s Sad Farewell to Freedom, New Life Behind Bars, Conjugal Visit “Situation” Revealed [UPDATED]

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Jamie Spears Evades Child Abuse Charges Despite Alleged Attack

Any true fans of Britney Spears rejoiced at the news that Jamie Spears is no longer her conservator (for now). But many have hoped that he’ll be brought to justice over an alleged attack on Britney’s son Sean Preston. Unfortunately (but unsurprisingly), police who were investigating have thrown up their hands and announced that Jamie will not be charged. Ventura County District Attorney Gregory D. Totten had the unenviable task of reporting that justice will not be served. “Criminal charges will not be filed against James Spears, of Westlake Village,” Totten announced, according to RadarOnline . He continued: “The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office investigated allegations involving child abuse by Mr. Spears.” “After reviewing the evidence,” Totten confessed. “There is insufficient proof that a criminal offense was committed by Mr. Spears.” That is a disappointment, but not a shocker. An inside source previously related the alleged events in question to RadarOnline . “Britney had the boys at Jamie’s condo on the evening of August 24,” the insider began. “Jamie and Sean Preston got into an argument,” the source noted. The insider explained that “Sean Preston felt unsafe and locked himself into a room.” No child should ever be given reason to feel unsafe around family, but it’s doubly awful that this was not enough to remove him from harm’s way. “Jamie broke into the room and shook Sean Preston,” the source revealed, matching up with all other descriptions of the event. That is awful. That is a description of abuse. “Jamie has a temper,” another insider noted. “Which is no secret to anyone in the family.” “Fortunately, Britney did the right thing,” the source continued. “And,” the insider said, the pop superstar “took her boys to safety and away from her father.” “The whole incident was very upsetting to her and her boys,” the source related. The insider added: “Kevin was and still is furious.” “Preston was not physically injured,” the source noted. “But very scared and shaken up.” Pun not intended, we hope. Most domestic abuse does not result in physical injuries. It doesn’t make it any less evil. So why is it not shocking that Jamie isn’t being charged with anything? Because most of us are all too aware of how little our society actually cares about the safety of children — at least when it comes to danger in their families. Look in the comments section of almost any story about domestic violence against a child, and you’re likely to see people applauding it. Additionally, our legal system is centuries old and not designed to prosecute abuse of a girlfriend, spouse, or child. When it was designed, remember, wives and children were essentially property of men. Too many times, investigations — even those with eyewitnesses — end with police shrugging at “insufficient evidence of a crime.” That has to change. In the mean time, thankfully, both Sean Preston and Jayden James are safe from that elderly ogre of a man. Britney is under a conservatorship, meaning that she felt that she could not sufficiently protect her sons from her father since he runs her life. So she did what any responsible mother would and amended her custody agreement so that Kevin has custody 70% of the time. Now, the boys are safe even with her, as they have restraining orders keeping Jamie away from them for the next three years. With luck, these orders will keep Britney’s sons safe for the rest of Jamie’s life. View Slideshow: Britney Spears Fans Accuse Her Team of Orchestrating Cover-Up, Faking Pics & Videos

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Mackenzie McKee Talks Divorce, Says She’s Totally "Broken"

Mackenzie McKee is going through a lot these days. The new Teen Mom OG cast member is dealing with her mother's ongoing cancer battle, along with her recent split from husband Josh. The reality star announced this impending divorce in mid-August , sounding somewhat optimistic about her future despite this unfortunate development. But now McKee doesn't sound like she's in a great place. Nor does she sound like a huge fan of Josh. Scroll down for the latest on the MTV personality and her personal life… 1. Where did it all go wrong? When Josh cheated on her? Or, at least, when allegations of Josh cheating on her surfaced. 2. Did he actually cheat? TBD, we guess. On McKee’s first episode of Teen Mom OG, we watched as Mackenzie grew concerned over her husband’s fidelity after he left for a rodeo and a woman contacted McKee, alleging that she witnessed Josh flirting with another female. 3. What’s the history here? The couple tied the knot in 2013 and have been dating since 2009. They have three kids: son Gannon, 7, daughter Jaxie Taylor, 5, and Broncs Weston, who turned 3 this summer. 4. How did McKee break the news? “I would like to say, that due to stress, me needing to stay focused, the media, etc. I am deciding my marriage needs a break. My heart breaks for my kids. But as of right now, this is what’s best. Thank you,” the reality star wrote back on August 24. 5. Staying Positive “Freshly single and ready to, be the boss babe that I am and let God lead me to what i deserve,” McKee later wrote in as a caption to a selfie. She later edited the caption to point out that the picture “is an old photo so my ring is on.” 6. It all sounded pretty amicable at the time… … but then? Things took a turn for the dramatic and cantankerous. View Slideshow

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Barbara Evans Trashes MTV, Wonders: How is Amber Portwood Still a Teen Mom?!?

Barbara Evans made $400,000 as a part-time cast member on Teen Mom last year. In a new interview with Radar Online, the polarizing mother of Jenelle Evans has plenty to say about both her own daughter and also Amber Portwood, but we felt it necessary open with this revealing tidbit. BARBARA EVANS MADE $400,000 FOR ONE SEASON OF TEEN MOM, YOU GUYS. This revelation aside (unless you still need a moment to digest it…), the crux of Barbara’s interview centered on two people and two facts: Her daughter, Jenelle, who was fired by MTV executives this spring after authorities temporarily took away her kids in the wake of David Eason murdering his family’s dog. Portwood, who remains a cast member on Teen Mom OG despite her July 5 arrest for domestic violence. In recently-released audio, we’ve learned over the past few days that Portwood seemingly beat and threatened boyfriend Andrew Glennon on numerous occasions, prompting Barbara to ask a pertinent question: How is she still a Teen Mom star?!? Moreover… how is Amber still a Teen Mom star while Jenelle is not?!? “Why should Jenelle and I lose our money, and why is MTV supporting Amber when Jenelle and I have done nothing wrong?” Barbara asks Radar . “We were on [the show] for 10 years too, and they stopped filming with us.” Adds Barbara, in total consternation: “Why is this fair? Why were we let go, and she wasn’t?” Barbara, of course, has been relevant on Teen Mom for years because she’s been serving as the guardian of Jenelle’s oldest child, Jace. She and Jenelle have had quite the contentious relationship, often arguing over both this custody arrangement  and Jenelle’s past drug use, among other ways and reasons why she’s largely considered an unfit mothre. Does Barbara have a point here? Yes and no. Jenelle absolutely should have been fired for both lying about Eason attacking her last fall and then for allowing her children to grow up in a home that also houses such a violent bigoy. No one can argue with a straight face that Jenelle deserves the platform and/or salary afforded to her by MTV. Now… should Portwood also be fired? In light of her arrest and the subsequent information that has come out about this long-time star? Probably, but one really has nothing to do with the other. It’s also worth noting that Portwood almost definitely WILL be fired anyway . This, despite the following hilarious defense of Amber by an anonymous Radar source: “Amber didn’t kill a dog. And she has not been convicted of a crime.” Techically, Jenelle didn’t kill a dog, either. But point taken. Still, in the aforementioned audio recording that leaked late last week, Amber allegedly exploded at Andrew… with their toddler in the room. Hiw crime? Waking her up for an appointment at 2 p.m. “If you don’t pick him up you f-cking fat piece of sh-t I’m going to f-cking stab you,” she says. “Get your fat ass up and get him.” Yeah. She should be fired.  View Slideshow: Farrah Abraham to MTV: Fire Amber Portwood NOW!

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Cokie Roberts Dies; Legendary Journalist Was 75

Sad news out of the world of journalism today. Multiple outlets have now confirmed the death of iconic pundit and author Cokie Roberts. A family spokesperson says Roberts passed away due to complications from breast cancer. She was 75 years old. Roberts was an indispensable figure in the early days of National Public Radio, joining the upstart network as a political commentator in 1978. From there, she helped NPR grow into the institution that it is today, while simultaneously fostering a multimedia career that made her one of the most trusted names in TV news throughout the 1980s and ’90s. Having just one woman at the helm of a major media outlet was unusual in the 1970s. But Roberts helped to spearhead a female-led revolution at NPR. “[W]e called them the Founding Mothers of NPR, or sometimes we called them the Fallopian Club,” said NPR political correspondent Mara Liasson. “It is such a privilege — you have a front seat to history,” she said. Born into a politically-engaged family, Roberts was the daughter of two former U.S. representatives. Though Roberts was the only member of her immediate family not to run for Congress, her incisive reporting and unparalleled ability to translate complex, wonky issues for an audience of millions enabled her to make a unique contribution to the American political landscape. “You do get used to it, and you shouldn’t, because it is a very special thing to be able to be in the room … when all kinds of special things are happening,” Roberts once remarked in an interview. “I do feel strongly that informing the voters about what’s going on, trying to explain it in ways that people can understand and putting the issues out there is a form of participation.” Throughout her career, Roberts was applauded for her objectivity and her fairness in dealing with Democrats and Republicans alike “She liked people on both sides of the aisle and had friends on both sides of the aisle,” renowned journalist George Will told NPR. “If you don’t like the game of politics, I don’t see how you write about it well,” he added. “She liked the game of politics and she understood that it was a game.” These days the media landscape is both more crowded and more divided than ever before. But one common trait you’ll find among the denizens of that increasingly tumultuous world is a profound respect for the work and influence of Cokie Roberts. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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