On Wednesday, MTV aired a special installment of Teen Mom 2 entitled Secrets Revealed . And Leah Messer certainly helped the show deliver on that promise. In one of the episode's most memorable segments, Leah opened up about her relationship with T.R. Dues . Rumors about Leah and T.R. have been circulating for years, but this is the first time that Leah addressed the matter publicly. And saying that some fans were shocked by her revelations would be putting it very mildly. 1. Shunning the Spotlight Leah has a reputation as one of the most secretive Teen Moms. With the possible exception of Chelsea Houska, she seems to value her privacy more than any of her co-stars. 2. Leah Opens Up On this week’s special, however, Leah spilled the tea in a major way, opening up about a period in her life that had long been shrouded in secrecy. 3. Happy Again These days, Leah is dating Jason Jordan and appears to be happier than she’s been in years. 4. Darker Days Following her divorce from Jeremy Calvert, however, Leah went through a difficult time which resulted in her decision to check into rehab for emotional issues. 5. Keeping a Low Profile Leah quite understandably shied away from the spotlight quite a bit in those days, hoping to protect her privacy, as well as that of her daughters. 6. It’s All Coming Together And it seems it’s for that reason that Leah was so secretive about the relationship that helped her through one of the most difficult times in her life. View Slideshow
Wealth and fame can certainly help to insulate you from the many perils and pitfalls of life, but no one among is completely immune to suffering. Not even the mighty Batfleck, who’s currently learning the hard lesson that kicking an addiction ain’t easy, even if you’re super rich. As you may have heard, Ben Affleck checked into rehab for the third time last month. And this was no mere sobriety tune-up either. The decision to seek treatment came on the heels of an epic bender and an intervention staged by Jennifer Garner . You know the situation is bad when your estranged wife you seems to want nothing to do with you feels the need to swoop in and save your life. Anyone who’s seen the photos of an exasperated Jen driving Ben to rehab (after a quick stop at Jack In the Box, of course) knows that this is not a woman who was enjoying the view from atop her high horse. She acted on behalf of her children because she really thought their dad might die. Anyway, you might assume that under such dire circumstances, Ben would treat his recovery as a matter of life and death and devote all of his energy to the hard work of getting sober. Sadly, you would be wrong. You may have heard the many reports about Ben leaving rehab . And you may have been confused by the subsequent reports about Ben returning to rehab. You’re right to be baffled, as no one has ever done rehab like this in the history of rehab. As it turns out Ben leaves the facility several times a week in order to work out at his home gym. He then heads back to the treatment center in time for lights out. It’s worth noting that during his time at home Ben is usually visited by Shauna Sexton , his 22-year-old Playboy model girlfriend. Gosh, we hope those visits don’t cut into his workout time. This is a man who needs regular physical activity! The extent to which Ben is half-assing what was supposed to be a life-saving rehab stint is so ridiculous that it’s hard to believe. But folks, this is no mere tabloid gossip — earlier today, Ben’s reps essentially confirmed that he spends the lion’s share of his “treatment” time just chillin’ out at home. “He has a specialized program to suit his needs — meetings, working out, reading, therapy,” a source close to Affleck tells People magazine. “Everyone’s journey with addiction and treatment is different and built for the individual. [Affleck’s] is a good mix of mental and physical work. This is what was outlined by his doctors and team “He recently put in a gym at his home and is most comfortable there,” adds the insider. “Ben continues to work hard on himself and is committed to his rehab program, which includes a daily routine of multiple meetings and indoor and outdoor exercise” Folks, Ben hasn’t been this thoroughly coated in BS since the last time he put on the Bat Suit. (That joke sounded a lot better in our heads.) Ben’s team wants us to believe that his doctors really think it’s a great idea for him to head home every afternoon so he can “work out” with his girlfriend. Funny, we thought patients in rehab were generally encouraged to, ya know … stay in rehab . We kid, but this has gotta be seriously discouraging for the many people who are relying on Ben to get and stay sober. We wish him the best of luck … but we can’t help being a bit skeptical. View Slideshow: Shauna Sexton: Get to Know the Playmate Banging Ben Affleck!
Move over, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley . Two new combatants stepped into the figurative ring on Thursday night, as Jersey Shore: Family vacation featured yet another ugly confrontation between cast members. A week after Angelina Pivarnick arrived in Las Vegas , due to an invitation by MTV producers Snooki, the tension between this former regular and Jenni “JWOWW” Farley reached record levels. And it was largely because Angelina tried to make nice with JWOWW. Well, it was really because Angelina referred to JWOWW as a “Jersey Whore” back in May, but Jenni warned her foe last night that if she just kept her distance, everything would be okay. Angelina failed to heed this advice, however. Jenni tried to simply steer clear of Angelina, who she said was “like a pet you don’t really want.” When the group went down to the pool, for example, JWOWW refused to clink glasses with Angelina during a toast, thinking that ignoring her rival would basically make her go away. But it had the opposite effect. It turned Angelina into an irritating pest. “Why would she all of a sudden say cheers to me?” Jenni asked Nicole. “I’m just trying to f-cking enjoy my last couple of days,” she added. “I’m a mom now. If I’m gonna be getting bullied and dumb shit, I’m out.” It was clear that the situation was merely escalating with every passing moment. At one point, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino warned Angelina to “proceed with caution” when it came to her relationship with Jenni (he should know… remember when she punched him?), but Angelina continued to do annoy JWOWW. In a cab on the way to the club that evening, Snooki tried to get Angelina to apologize to Jenni for the whore comment. But… “You were acting like a f-cking whore,” she told JWOWW. When Nicole reprimanded her for repeating the insult, Angelina replied: “Not a whore like that, you ass! Like a freaking bitch. You were acting like a bitch!” Jenni then tried to explain to Angelina that there was a difference between a “whore” and a “bitch,” but it fell on deaf ears. “It’s obvious that Jenni still has resentment towards me, and I’m to blame a little bit, but I’m trying genuinely to be friends with her and maybe we can squash this eventually?” Angelina said. Then, naturally, she attempted to sit on Jenni’s lap and dance with her at the club. Bad move there, Angelina. “I just want to party and let loose and have fun, and she’s just not having it,” Angelina said. “I don’t know if my approach is wrong, but I’m trying.” (Editor’s Note: We knew. Everyone there knew. You’re approach was definitely wrong.) Continuing down the clearly wrong path, Angelina tried to drop some ice down Jenni’s shirt while at the club, a so-called prank that only served to anger the star. “Don’t touch me!” Jenni boomed “You’re out of your damn mind! What is wrong with you? Stop. Stop, or I will f-ck you up!” “I don’t know what Angelina’s thinking messing with Jenni,” Ronnie said hilariously, referring to Jenni’s husband and adding: “Roger don’t even do that yet, and he’s been married to her for eight years!” This was a lesson Angelina did not learn, however, which is how she ended up scuffling with JWOWW on the dance floor and getting caught in a headlock. Angelina eventually squirmed her way out of Jenni’s grip and slapped her in the face with the back of her hand. View Slideshow: Jersey Shore: Relive the Show’s Most Iconic, OMFG Moments! “Bring me home, or I’m gonna go to jail,” JWOWW said to The Situation, apparently convinced she broke the law. Finally, to close out yet another violent and intense episode, Jenni told everyone at dinner the next night that she was going home early.
In August, we learned that Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin aren’t rushing to get married — that they were sure of each other, but waiting until 2019 to actually tie the knot. Fast forward one month, however, and their actions are telling a different story. Justin and Hailey were spotted at the courthouse, and it wasn’t over a traffic ticket. They went to the folks who give out marriage licenses. TMZ reports that Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin were spotted at the NYC Marriage Bureau on Thursday, September 13. Though Hailey and the Biebs were trying to keep things hush-hush, people of course noticed. According to at least one wyewitness, Justin gushed to Hailey: “I can’t wait to marry you, baby.” It was an emotional moment, and Justin was apparently crying and he spoke to his fiancee. Other eyewitness accounts say that Justin and Hailey hoped to keep this special moment as private as possible. According to TMZ ‘s sources who saw Justin and Hailey, Justin expressed gratitude for the discretion of people in the NYC Marriage Bureau. “Thanks for keeping it on the DL,” Justin reportedly said to a court official. Court officials may have professional guidelines, but random other people in the courthouse who are there on their own business do not. Incidentally, one witness referred to a person to whom Justin and Hailey spoke as a “judge,” which would imply that they actually got married right then and there. But the source may have been using the term casually to refer to a court official, or may have misunderstood someone’s role. It happens. According to another witness, Justin and Hailey appeared to make some reference to leaving the country. Is it possible that they changed their plans and wanted to have a destination wedding — possibly a private one? That sounds romantic. Or, more cynically, they may have been headed somewhere (like Dubai) where the local laws are medieval and would not allow them to share a room unless they are married. We have to say, though, that it is difficult to picture these two lovestruck twenty-somethings getting a marriage license early just because it’s practical. So, a month ago, the two had solid plans to not get married in 2018. They were adamant about enjoying their engagement. What happened during the past several weeks to change their tune? Maybe it’s nothing — they could have been making some sort of inquiry. None of the witnesses to whom TMZ spoke said that they actually saw Justin and Hailey with a marriage certificate. But, let’s be real, something of significance happened or Justin wouldn’t have been in tears. Maybe the impetuousness of “youth” (he’s 24) caught up with them and they realized that they just couldn’t wait to call each other husband and wife. A marriage license is not the same thing as having a wedding, so perhaps Justin and Hailey were impatient and decided to get the license now, but to hold off on the wedding. If so, however, they’ve started the clock on their wedding plans. In New York state, a marriage license is only valid for 60 days. You need to have a wedding in that time, or the license expires. Folks, Justin and Hailey visited the Marriage Bureau 110 days before 2019. If they obtained a marriage license, they have just over half of that to get married. That big 2019 wedding could still happen, but it would leave us with questions about what Thursday’s emotional errand was all about. View Slideshow: Justin Bieber: All His Sexual Conquests, RANKED!
According to a revealing new report, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are very busy these days. Doing what, you may be wondering? Doing EACH OTHER, a possibly reliable source claims! Indeed, with rumors circulating around the Internet that Markle is already pregnant with the couple’s first child, this insider tells Hollywood Life that such claims are premature. There is no small human growing inside Markle’s womb. Not yet anyway. But this doesn’t mean Harry and his relatively new wife aren’t doing all they can to make it happen. They totally are. They are totally engaged in some Royal Railing as often as possible. “Harry is having the best time of his life with his new bride,” some random person who apparently knows every thing tells Hollywood Life, adding: ” Meghan and Harry are enjoying non-stop baby-making sex at all hours of the day. ” It’s unclear just how this person knows that Harry is sticking his scepter inside Meghan’s throne (if you know what we mean!), but Hollywood Life seems pretty confident in its report. And this person seems very much aware of what sort of sex schedule is being kept by the gorgeous Prince and Duchess. “Meghan has an app on her phone that tracks of her fertility, so when she is most likely to conceive, her and Harry make the most of their time together,” the article states. Over the past few weeks, chatter of Markle’s alleged pregnancy has grown stronger than ever. It’s inevitable that the couple will conceive; it’s only a matter of when the blessed event will happen and if Great Britain will survive the chaos that ensues on the baby is confirmed. Oddsmakers and gambling websites across the ocean are banking on an announcement maybe coming as soon as this weekend. But the aforementioned insider explains that Markle is not actually knocked up yet — although the stars certainly would receive an A for effort! “In the mornings, afternoons and at night, they make time for love with a baby being the goal,” this really knowledgable person details, saying of the Prince: “Harry is not complaining at all!” Well, no. How could he when his mouth is full of his wife’s bosom at all hours of everyday? For the record, however, Harry and Markle are not full-time residents of Pound Town because they feel pressure to have a baby. They are too smart and too mature for that. They are well aware of the responsibilties of having a parent and would never make this decision just because a few websites are wondering when it will happen. Heck, Hollywood Life concludes, they don’t even know what is being discussed on social media. “[Meghan] and Harry really don’t pay much attention to all the rumors, as they accept that it’s just part and parcel of being who they are,” says this source. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 19 Cruelest Things Her Own Family Has Said About the Duchess
Most people have been on a horrendous date or two in their lives. Maybe the guy conveniently left his wallet at home, or you made reservations at a steakhouse before finding out your date’s a vegetarian. But no matter how many boring or awkward nights you’ve been forced to endure, you can probably say that no one ever forced you to find a babysitter just so you can sit next to them during a class or tort reform or some similarly boring BS. The photo above was posted on Derick Dillard’s Instagram page on Wednesday. He captioned the pic: “Glad my favorite study buddy @jillmdillard was able to come to class yesterday! You’ve gotta find alone time (no kids) whenever you can! Thanks @jessaseewald for babysitting!” Yes, Derick Dillard is in law school these days, and since men of the Duggar clan don’t do anything without the help of their women, he apparently brings Jill to class with him. Because every harried stay-at-home mom who homeschools her kids dreams of getting a night off so that she can sit there and take notes for her husband. Commenters on the pic were understandably curious as to why in the hell Derick would drag Jill along on such an incredibly lame “date.” The most likely answer, of course, is that Jesus instructed him to bore the hell out of his wife. As you may recall Derick has claimed that God wants him to go to law school . Presumably, this is so that he can fight for school children to be taught that the Earth is 6,000 years old and Jesus invented the AR-15 while feeding his brontosaurus. Anyway, Duggar men are taught from a young age that God wants them to be obscenely wealthy and if they’re faithful enough, he’ll set them on the path to fame and fortune. (Kind of goes against the many passages in the Bible in which Jesus condemns those who amass large amounts of wealth, but that’s a conversation for another time.) Conversely, Duggar women are told that their role in life is to be submissive and do as they’re told. Their purpose on this planet, according to the Duggars’ brand of fundamentalism, is to help their husbands get rich. And so, if Derick wants Jill to help him take notes in class, she would likely see that as her divinely-ordained duty. So we guess that her date nights will look a lot like this for the next few years. Hopefully, she’ll be able to hold onto that fake smile. View Slideshow: Derick Dillard to Fans: Don’t Watch the Sinful FILTH on TLC!
To say that this is troubling news is an understatement. The disgraced Matt Lauer trying to make good on his threat to return to television less than a year after being fired for egregious sexual misconduct. And worse, he is apparently trying to hire Today Show staff to sabotage the show that fired him! RadarOnline reports that Matt Lauer is working to poach Today Show employees . As he builds the staff for his new project, he is raiding the staff of his old stomping grounds. According to the tabloid’s informant, Lauer isn’t doing this purely because he wants familiar faces — he is allegedly driven by malice. “Matt would like nothing better than to wreak havoc on the people who fired him,” their insider reveals. One would think that he had done enough irreparable harm at NBC. Instead, it sounds like he’s just getting started. RadarOnline writes that the accused sexual predator has been “skulking around NBC’s Rockefeller Center studios.” This prowling has reportedly resulted in meetings with former NBC employees. At least one of these meetings is said to have been with Don Nash, who departed from the network in January — just a couple of months after Lauer’s firing. The source explains: “Matt knows luring talent from ‘Today’ would throw the show into chaos!” Some men, when caught, know that what they did was bad and are eager to quietly disappear. It sounds like Lauer doesn’t understand what he’s done — or doens’t care. Today Show ratings have been better without Lauer than they have been in years, but they’re still second place behind Good Morning America . And apparently Lauer aims to make life more difficult for Hoda Kotb. And he has his eye on someone he’d love to have by his side in his planned return to the spotlight: Katie Couric. “Matt is convinced that enough time has passed to put the scandal behind him and that viewers would come rushing back to him,” the source explains. The insider says that Lauer believes that this is possible “especially if he teamed with Katie!” Well … yikes. We mentioned that Lauer aims to twist the knife against Today Show, and part of that is his personal beef with Kotb. “Matt feels Hoda hung him out to dry when the scandal broke,” an insider reveals. The tabloid alleges that tensions are mounting between Savannah Guthrie and Kotb, and that Savannah hopes to have Kotb replaced. “Helping Savannah helps him get revenge on Hoda,” the source claims. “And cause further chaos at Today .” The insider issues a warning: “It would also clear the path for his return to ‘Today’ if his show doesn’t get off the ground!” What some might describe as Matt Lauer’s delusions, others might describe as something chillingly possible. After all, Louis C.K. tried to begin his “comeback” just weeks ago. The man made his female coworkers watch him masturbate and even admits that it happened, but figured that a few months off of the stage was enough to compensate for his crimes. But as much as people were outraged that he made a surprise stand-up appearance when the women he drove out of the comedy industry will never do stand-up again, others supported him. If Louis C.K. can get that kind of support after admitting to his offenses, people might flock to Lauer’s comeback despite everything that we now know. One wonders how many sponsors would be willing to support a comeback effort by a man so widely disgraced. The answer, however, probably lies in public outcry and viewership numbers. If no one lets their morbid curiosity get the better of them, then no one will watch and his comeback will tank. If everyone raises their voices together to condemn any and all potential advertisers, then the man accused of using NBC as his personal hunting ground for subordinate women won’t get a second chance. But maybe Lauer is right. Maybe if enough time passes, people will just remember the smiling talk show host and forget about the awful allegations against him. View Slideshow: Matt Lauer: A Timeline of Terrible Behavior
Last week, Eminem dropped his 10th studio album without any sort of pre-release promotion. Of course, Kamikaze has been described as a “surprise” for reasons that go beyond its unanticipated release. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the album has been regarded by many fans as a return to form for the 44-year-old rapper. In the early days of his career, Em was as well known for his merciless lyric assaults on his rivals as for the razor-sharp wordplay that first caught the attention of the rap mainstream. Over the past decade, however, Eminem sobered up , settled down, and stopped devoting so much of his attention to feuds. Unfortunately, Slim Shady’s newfound maturity made him an easy target for a bumper crop of young rappers attempting to build up their reputations by attacking his. Machine Gun Kelly: Rap Devil One such emcee is Machine Gun Kelly, who attacked Eminem with the above diss track in response to shade thrown by Slim on Kamikaze . The beef began years ago, when a 23-year-old MGK called Em’s daughter Hailie (just 16 at the time) “hot as f–k” in a bizarre tweet. On his latest release Shady basically warned MGK to keep all such thoughts to himself. Unfortunately, MGK is thirsting to become a household name, and he saw Em’s diss as an opportunity for a come-up. Eminem on Machine Gun Kelly Normally, Em would be quick with a blistering response, but as he explains in the interview above, he’s caught between a rock and a hard place. As the superior technical emcee, he could put MGK in a body bag with ease. However, he’s well aware that by doing so, he would be giving the 28-year-old rapper a much-needed career boost. Em’s frustration with the situation is abundantly clear in his conversation with Sway: “Shut the f–k up,” Shady says in reference to his latest rival. “Now, I’m in this f–king weird thing where I’m like, ‘I gotta answer this motherf–ker.’ And every time i do that — as irrelevant as people say I am in hip-hop — it makes that person bigger.” Sounds like a frustrating scenario. Of course, there are worse problems to have than being such a legend that your challengers are dying for you to acknowledge their existence. View Slideshow: Hailie Scott: Eminem’s Daughter is All Grown Up, Surprisingly Normal!
Gina Kirschenheiter has really made a splash on The Real Housewives of Orange County , from siding with Kelly Dodd against Vicki to speaking her mind without hesitation. She’s made a real impression with fans, who would be happy to see her return for another season. Will Gina stay or will she go? RadarOnline spoke to a network insider who explained why Bravo wants Gina Kirschenheiter back for another season. The Bravo insider says that Gina is “absolutely” welcome back next season. “She has gained a tremendous fan base,” the source explains. A huge factor in her immediate popularity, the insider explains, is “because people can relate to her.” She’s a reality star with a reasonably glamorous lifestyle, so crossing that bridge to relatability can be tricky — but she managed it. There are some pretty simple reasons for Gina’s rapid rise to popularity among viewers, and it’s not the ase of spelling her last name. “She speaks what is on her mind,” the source explains. “And she doesn’t hold back anything.” That’s a great quality in a reality star, but also a breath of fresh air to viewers who are tired of jaded reality veterans who pick their battles. “She is refreshing,” the insider states. “And,” the source continues, Gina “has gotten really close to several of the cast members already.” As we had mentioned, Gina sided with Kelly against Vicki over Vicki’s double-dates with Kelly’s ex. As we reported very early this summer, Gina Kirschenheiter divorced her husband shortly after the show wrapped filming. It was said that Gina seeing parts of her life through the lens of a camera helped to put some things into perspective for her. Though viewers have seen her acting almost as a single parent to her three young children this season, she and Matt Kirschenheiter don’t seem to have any hard feelings. The insider dishes that Gina “has done an amazing job co-parenting and will continue to be friends with Matt.” That can be a difficult line to tread — good for her! And good for him, too! As much as fans and Bravo would like to see an encore performance from Gina, ultimately, that ball is in her court. “It is up to her whether or not she decides to take the invite back on the show,” the source explains. That makes sense. Some contracts last for several seasons, but few — networks or stars — are eager to start with a multi-year contract. “But hopefully,” the insider says. “She will.” Very practically, the source says: “The paycheck sure can’t hurt her.” Even amicable divorce is expensive, even if you’re rich — in terms of sheer numbers, especially if you’re rich. But even if it weren’t for that … the hefty paycheck for a Housewife salary is difficult to turn down. You can never have too much money, folks. That said, for some people, they find that they’re happier when their lives aren’t out in the open on television and social media. Still, we’ll keep our fingers crossed that Gina loves being on the show as much as viewers love seeing her. She really brings a special element to the show’s dynamic. View Slideshow: The Real Housewives of Orange County Premiere Just Gave Us So Much More Hope For Season 13
Back in November of 2016, Jinger Duggar married Jeremy Vuolo at one of those massively-attended ceremonies that have become a common occurrence in Springdale, Arkansas in recent years. With few exceptions, the Duggars marry very young, and they invite hundreds of guests to their weddings, including, of course, their many siblings and other familial relations. But as fans pointed out following Jinger’s wedding, one of the most famous members of the extended Duggar clan was not in attendance at the ceremony or the reception. In fact, Amy Duggar was 1,300 miles away in Las Vegas. As you might imagine, Jinger’s ultra-conservative family are no great fans of Sin City, and many assumed that Amy’s choice of vacation destination was her way of flipping the bird to Jim Bob and company, Adding fuel to the fire of a major feud was the revelation that Jinger stopped following Amy on Instagram. As In Touch Weekly points out , the Duggar obsessives of Reddit went wild when they noticed that Amy was posting selfies from Vegas as Jinger was saying “I do” in Arkansas. “Maybe Jinger and Amy had a falling out,” one fan speculated. “I actually bought the plans excuse. Duggar weddings are always announced like two months prior,” remarked another, referring to Amy’s explanation that she was merely attending to a prior engagement. “They could’ve easily bought tickets to another destination before that.” “I think the family is huge enough now that having every person attend every event is getting increasingly unlikely,” a third fan noted. “There is no rift between me and my cousins at all. It was just wrong timing,” Amy told Entertainment Tonight at the time. “We already had something scheduled.” But fans weren’t buying it. In addition to the fact that Jinger had cut ties with her cousin on social media, the whole situation came on the heels of reports that the Duggars were no longer allowed to talk to Amy , per Jim Bob’s orders. This week, Jinger began following Amy on Instagram again, but for many, even that’s not sufficient proof that she’s been welcomed back into the family. After all, Jinger’s reputation as the family rebel is well-deserved., and if anyone were to defy Jim Bob’s commands and get in touch with Amy, it would be her. In all likelihood, Jinger never harbored any ill will toward Amy at all. It’s a fact that Duggar wedding dates are often kept secret until just weeks before the wedding, and Amy may have already made other plans. What seems far more likely is that she was ordered to end her relationship with Amy and is now going against Jim Bob’s wishes. Keep an eye on this situation, folks. The feud may be over, but there’s a good chance the drama is just beginning. View Slideshow: Amy Duggar Swimsuit Photos: Girl Gone (Sort of) WILD!
