Sometime in the near future, Josiah Duggar will marry Lauren Swanson . As for exactly when the couple will say “I do” … well, the Duggars are keeping that information under their hats. Why? Well, they would have us believe it's because they don't want obsessive fans crashing the party. But fans think there's something much more sinister going on here. So join us as we take a deep dive into the most scandalous Duggar courtship to date and try to sort out the mystery that is Josiah and Lauren's romance: 1. Young Love Josiah and Lauren reportedly hit it off immediately and began talking marriage just days after their courtship began back in January. 2. International Intrigue Rumors of Josiah and Lauren’s courtship began when Swanson was spotted traveling with the Duggar clan during their trip to Australia. The couple announced their courtship shortly after returning to the States. 3. Making It Official Of course, fans couldn’t really be sure this thing was for real until the family released one of their traditional welcoming videos in which Jim Bob and Michelle do all the talking, and it’s mostly about Jesus. 4. Keeping Up Appearances At this point, Josiah and Lauren’s courtship appeared to be very similar to the Duggar romances that preceded it. Of course, there were already some key differences. 5. A Different Breed Josiah has always been regarded as the most rebellious of his siblings. So perhaps it’s fitting that he’s taken the loosest interpretation of his family’s strict courtship rules. 6. Round Two The most obvious way that Josiah is unique among his siblings is that his first courtship didn’t result in marriage. View Slideshow
Matt Cappotelli, the winner of WWE’s Tough Enough Season 3, lost his brave battle with cancer on Friday morning, He was 38 years old. This sad piece of news was confirmed a couple hours ago by Cappotelli’s wife, Lindsay, who wrote in a statement: “Today my love-my strong, sweet, beautiful love-took his last breath at 3:30 a.m. and went Home to be with Jesus exactly one year after his brain surgery. “You think you can be prepared for this when you know it’s coming, but you just can’t. “The only person who’s comfort I want right now is the one who can’t give it to me. I miss him so much. I know where he is now is so much better, but it doesn’t change how much I miss him.” Cappotelli underwent a second surgery to remove a brain tumor about a year ago, in June of 2017. This procedure took place a decade after he had another one removed and, as a result, was forced to cut his professional wrestling career short. Tragically, though, this surgery did not solve the health problem. In December, Cappotelli was told he had a Grade 4 tumor that was too close to his brain to operate. He knew his days were numbered after this diagnosis. Tough Enough, meanwhile, was a reality-type show that the WWE owned and operated. It pitted a number of aspiring grapplers against each other, with the winner each season earning a WWE contract and a shot at true stardom. Think American Idol, but for the wrestling world. After winning Season 3, Cappotelli made multiple appearances on Monday Night Raw and went on work with developing talent in Ohio Valley Wrestling. However, the Louislve resident retired professionally as a wrestler in 2007 due to these health concerns. In response to his passing, numerous WWE stars and others who knew Matt well paid him tribute on Twitter. WWE star Kassius Ohno wrote: “Crushed to hear about the passing of Matt Cappotelli. He was talented, passionate & possessed a heart of GOLD. “Everyone should fight as hard as Matt fought. Condolences to his friends, family & the countless others he touched on his journey. Rest In Peace Capp.” And then there was this from Bill DeMott: “I’m heart broken with the news of the passing of Matt Cappotelli. He is an inspiring young man that touched so many with his smile, his heart, and his faith. “My love and prayers go out to Matts wife Lindsay and the family. #TeamCapp #RIPMAtt.” Cappotelli’s passing comes just about a week after WWE legend Vader also passed away . May Matt Cappotelli rest in peace. View Slideshow: 21 WWE Wrestlers Who Died Way Too Young
This week, Joe Jackson passed away after a battle with cancer. The man was American Royalty and created a multi-generational dynasty. Paris Jackson posted a heartfelt farewell message to her late grandfather, speaking of her cherished memories of him. And her brother, Prince Jackson, is doing the same. Take a look: Prince shared an image of him with his grandfather. In his captions, he wrote a tribute to his dearly departed loved one. “This man is and always will be an example of sheer willpower and dedication,” Prince begins. That is indisputable, even to Joe’s critics. Prince continues, writing: “He didn’t choose the path that was the easiest.” That’s true. Prince acknowledges that it was a lot of work, “but he choose the path that was best for his family.” Prince then addresses his late grandfather directly. “You taught me to take pride in the Jackson name,” Prince writes. “And what it really means.” It’s a big deal. Prince continues, saying: “You taught me dedication in the face of adversity.” There will always be people who want to tear down the Jackson family. That’s sad. “And most of all,” Prince writes. “You showed me strength and fearlessness.” Prince continues his moving message honoring his late grandfather. “There is and never will be someone like you,” Prince says. Some people really are one-of-a-kind. “Fly free,” Prince instructs him. Then he ends his message. “Until we meet again,” Prince says, adding his grandfather’s nickname: “The Hawk.” Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a close and loving relationship with their grandparents. Some people live too far away from them for it to be economically viable for them to spend much time with them. Some truly unlucky soles have awful grandparents whose parents wisely have little to do with them. Others tragically lose their grandparents in early childhood. To know and love your grandparents as Prince and his siblings have isn’t just a joy — it’s a real privilege. And, let’s be honest: few grandparents can leave such a powerful and lucrative legacy as Joe has left for the Jackson Dynasty. Joe Jackson was no doubt a complicated man in life, and his battle with cancer and his death does not change that. But it is certainly every grandchild’s right to mourn the grandparent they knew and loved in peace. Paris, Prince, and all of their siblings and cousins should be allowed to mourn and grieve without people harassing them directly about their grandfather’s life. There are, unfortunately, still people who try to provoke a response by bringing up allegations against Michael Jackson to his children. They’re the children of this family. Let them have their peace. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2018: In Memoriam
Some Beyonce rumors pop and then go away after a few hours. Like the claim that this singer has been carrying on affair with LeBron James . But other Beyonce rumors crop up… and then continue cropping up, with dedicated members of the Beyhive convinced something or other about the artist is true. This ended up being the case following lots of chatter of a Jay-Z affair. And some are now absolutely sure it's the case when it comes to talk that Beyonce is pregnant with baby number-four . On what are supporters basing this theory? For the most part, on many of the outfits featured below. Scrol down to see what we mean… 1. Beyonce and Jay-Z are on Tour Again Each night they perform, these icons sell out arenas and stadiums are part of their On the Run II tour. The concerts are massively popular — and they may also be giving us a glimpse into the happenings inside of Beyonce’s womb. 2. Just Look at This Pose, People! Is the singer “defo pregnant” based on this picture alone? That may be an extreme stance to take, but we certainly can understand why some could see a baby bump here. 3. Remember the Blue Reveal? Remember at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards? How Beyonce revealed to the world she was pregnant for the first time by leaning back and rubbing her belly? She’s kind of doing the same thing in the previous picture, just without the belly rub. 4. Other Concert Goers Chime In No visual evidence with this Tweet, but it’s another message from someone else who just saw the Queen, live and in person on stage. 5. Just Look at Those Videos! It’s all right in front of us, guys. Ignore the music in those tour videos and take a close look at Beyonce’s midsection. 6. Blazers and Capes, You Guys! Could she be bloated from all that vegan food? We guess. But this is absolutely the wardrobe of someone expecting a child, okay?!? View Slideshow
Earlier this week, fans were shocked to learn that Demi Lovato had relapsed after six years of sobriety. To her credit, over the years, Lovato has not attempted to conceal her struggles with addiction, instead allowing her story to serve as a cautionary tale for young fans. And she’s been just as open about her most recent battle with the bottle. Demi’s new song, “Sober,” is a surprisingly confessional ballad detailing her lapse back into addiction. Sadly, Lovato’s relapse was not a one-time event but has instead proven to be a source of ongoing difficulty. Sources say Demi is still drinking , and has been for more than two months. But it seems she feels that it’s important for her fans to see her at her lowest depths, as Radar Online is reporting today that Lovato is planning to grant a candid TV interview to Hoda Kotb of Today. Demi was reportedly reluctant about stepping back into the spotlight in her current state. She had a change of heart, one insider claims, because of three important factors: 1. Her loyalty to her fan base and her desire to be completely straightforward with the millions who have stood by her through thick and thin. 2. Her belief that honesty is the first step to sobriety. 3. Her faith in longtime friend Kotb. “They have a history together,” the source says of Demi’s relationship with Hoda. “Demi is ready to share what led to the relapse and what she is doing now to stay sober,” the insider adds. “She has always been very open and honest with her fans about her struggles, so it’s only natural that she would do this.” There’s no word yet on when the interview will take place or when it will air, but the insider says Demi is hoping to sit down with Hoda as soon as possible. In “Sober,” Demi croons the heartbreaking line: “I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore.” She lays her soul bare in the song, but the lyrics offer no details about the how, why, and when of Demi’s relapse. Now, it seems she finally fill in those blanks for the sake of her very worried fans. View Slideshow: 22 Times Demi Lovato Has Kept It Real
Earlier this week, fans were shocked to learn that Demi Lovato had relapsed after six years of sobriety. To her credit, over the years, Lovato has not attempted to conceal her struggles with addiction, instead allowing her story to serve as a cautionary tale for young fans. And she’s been just as open about her most recent battle with the bottle. Demi’s new song, “Sober,” is a surprisingly confessional ballad detailing her lapse back into addiction. Sadly, Lovato’s relapse was not a one-time event but has instead proven to be a source of ongoing difficulty. Sources say Demi is still drinking , and has been for more than two months. But it seems she feels that it’s important for her fans to see her at her lowest depths, as Radar Online is reporting today that Lovato is planning to grant a candid TV interview to Hoda Kotb of Today. Demi was reportedly reluctant about stepping back into the spotlight in her current state. She had a change of heart, one insider claims, because of three important factors: 1. Her loyalty to her fan base and her desire to be completely straightforward with the millions who have stood by her through thick and thin. 2. Her belief that honesty is the first step to sobriety. 3. Her faith in longtime friend Kotb. “They have a history together,” the source says of Demi’s relationship with Hoda. “Demi is ready to share what led to the relapse and what she is doing now to stay sober,” the insider adds. “She has always been very open and honest with her fans about her struggles, so it’s only natural that she would do this.” There’s no word yet on when the interview will take place or when it will air, but the insider says Demi is hoping to sit down with Hoda as soon as possible. In “Sober,” Demi croons the heartbreaking line: “I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore.” She lays her soul bare in the song, but the lyrics offer no details about the how, why, and when of Demi’s relapse. Now, it seems she finally fill in those blanks for the sake of her very worried fans. View Slideshow: 22 Times Demi Lovato Has Kept It Real
Earlier this week, fans were shocked to learn that Demi Lovato had relapsed after six years of sobriety. To her credit, over the years, Lovato has not attempted to conceal her struggles with addiction, instead allowing her story to serve as a cautionary tale for young fans. And she’s been just as open about her most recent battle with the bottle. Demi’s new song, “Sober,” is a surprisingly confessional ballad detailing her lapse back into addiction. Sadly, Lovato’s relapse was not a one-time event but has instead proven to be a source of ongoing difficulty. Sources say Demi is still drinking , and has been for more than two months. But it seems she feels that it’s important for her fans to see her at her lowest depths, as Radar Online is reporting today that Lovato is planning to grant a candid TV interview to Hoda Kotb of Today. Demi was reportedly reluctant about stepping back into the spotlight in her current state. She had a change of heart, one insider claims, because of three important factors: 1. Her loyalty to her fan base and her desire to be completely straightforward with the millions who have stood by her through thick and thin. 2. Her belief that honesty is the first step to sobriety. 3. Her faith in longtime friend Kotb. “They have a history together,” the source says of Demi’s relationship with Hoda. “Demi is ready to share what led to the relapse and what she is doing now to stay sober,” the insider adds. “She has always been very open and honest with her fans about her struggles, so it’s only natural that she would do this.” There’s no word yet on when the interview will take place or when it will air, but the insider says Demi is hoping to sit down with Hoda as soon as possible. In “Sober,” Demi croons the heartbreaking line: “I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore.” She lays her soul bare in the song, but the lyrics offer no details about the how, why, and when of Demi’s relapse. Now, it seems she finally fill in those blanks for the sake of her very worried fans. View Slideshow: 22 Times Demi Lovato Has Kept It Real
With summer programming providing fewer shows than ever to watch on the main networks, it's time to look ahead to the fall. With a string of new additions that will either be hits or colossal failures and some returning shows that ended their most recent seasons with a bang, the 2018-19 TV season is shaping up to be one filled with a lot of shows to watch. Have a look at the list below of new and returning shows you cannot miss! 1. A Million Little Things – ABC A Million Little Things looks set to be ABC’s answer to This Is Us. It focuses on a group of friends stuck in a rut, and how the death of someone close to them will change their whole outlook on life. With a cast that includes David Giuntoli, Ron Livingston, Romany Malco, Allison Miller, and Christina Moses, it’s one to watch. Catch it Wednesdays this fall. 2. Last Man Standing – Fox In a surprising turn of events, Fox revived Last Man Standing one year after ABC canceled it. It will air Friday nights. 3. Legacies – The CW Legacies is the highly anticipated sequel to both The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. It takes place in Salvatore Boarding School for the Young and the Gifted. Matt Davis and Danielle Rose Russell will star. It will air Thursdays at 9/8c. 4. All American – The CW All American is new football drama about a teenager who is given a free pass to Beverly Hills High after being scouted for the football team. It sounds like The OC meets Friday Night Lights, and we are so in for it. It will air Wednesdays at 9/8c. 5. New Amsterdam – NBC New Amsterdam is yet another medical drama, but this one is fronted by Ryan Eggold and focuses on the oldest public hospital in the country. It will air Tuesdays in the fall. 6. Murphy Brown – CBS Murphy Brown is returning to the air in the form of a revival. That means much of the original cast will be back. It will join the CBS Thursday comedy block in 2018. View Slideshow
Saying that Jenelle Evans is disliked by Teen Mom 2 fans would be putting it very, very mildly. You’d have to go back to Puck on The Real World or The Situation’s coke-iest Jersey Shore days to find a reality star who’s so universally despised. Usually, viewers tend to go overboard in their hatred of a specific villain, but in Jenelle’s case, the contempt is fully warranted. Jenelle has been accused of abusing her children through both neglect and severe corporal punishment. She’s also admitted to doing drugs while pregnant . And as anyone who’s watched even a single episode of the show knows, she’s generally just a mean and nasty person, who’s horrendous treatment of the people in her inner circle is matched only by her utter disdain for every stranger she encounters. And this isn’t a new phenomenon. Jenelle’s been a destructive force in the lives of everyone who crosses her path for such a long time that she’s never had primary custody of her eldest son, 9-year-old Jace, as a judge put the boy in his grandmother’s care almost immediately after he was born. So yeah, TM2 fans are right to hate on Jenelle. And we fully understand why they feel compelled to applaud the news that her house is sinking into the ground. Yes, on this week’s episode, Jenelle and David Eason (who’s equally terrible for reasons we don’t have time to go into) revealed that the laaaaaand they so love is essentially devouring their modular home. Naturally, the couple responded the same way they respond to every problem — by pointing the finger at everyone within pointing distance. Evans and Eason immediately contacted the manufacturers of their prefab home and basically blamed them for the composition of the land that the home sits on. “The house guy in Wilmington is trying to say that we put too much dirt on the land to fill our puddles and that we’re making all the water go down under our house,” Jenelle complained to a friend. “It was flooded to begin with. Our house is sinking basically.” “The county requires us to have positive drainage away from the house.” Eason stated. “You can take that idea and shove it up your ass because my house is falling in the mud. I want my house on stilts.” When he came face-to-face with the VP of the company, David hilariously tried to threaten the guy with a social media roasting: “If I got to pay for it … I guarantee my wife has got about 12 million followers on social media,” he said, adding: “Come back with your checkbook.” Oooo, tough talk. Hopefully, the VP is aware that those are mostly hate-follows. Naturally, fans on social media are downright loving Jenelle’s predicament, and we are 100 percent here for that sentiment. Some of you might be saying to yourselves, “Hey, it’s not cool to wish homelessness on this woman! She’s got kids!” To which we say: and she’s been earning seven figures a year for most of her adult life. Her kids will be fine. Let us revel in our schadenfreude. Sadly, it seems Jenelle and David were able to prevent the demons from dragging their home back to hell, as Jenelle has made no mention of the issue on social media in recent weeks. (And you know she’d be griping up a storm if she had cause to.) But that doesn’t mean her life isn’t in shambles! A preview for next week’s episode shows Jenelle getting a visit from the sheriff , but she appears to be too “dazed” to fully comprehend what’s happening. Never change, Jenelle. Just kidding, please change immediately for the sake of your children. Watch Teen Mom 2 online for more on the ridiculous life of the Carolina Hurricane. View Slideshow: Jenelle Evans Flaunts Drug Stash, Ditches Cops, Sinks to New Low!
On Monday, rapper XXXTentacion was shot dead in Miami . While some shed no tears over the death of a man accused of horrific abuse against his ex , others are in mourning. One of those grieving is Danielle Bregoli, whose Cash Me Ousside line spawned a meme and launched her very own rap career. She revealed her chilling final conversation with XXXTentacion, and the words that will haunt her for the rest of her life. Danielle Bregoli took to Instagram to share her grief. “Yesterday,” Danielle writes. “I lost one someone very important to me.” Before his passing, most fans of either of them weren’t even aware that the two were friends. Danielle explains: “x was not only a close friend but he was a inspiration.” Though she’s 5 years younger, she, too, is a rapper. “He gave me the best advice,” Danielle tells her fans. “And was always there for me when I needed him.” It sounds like she regarded him as a mentor. But things weren’t always good between them. Danielle says: “Even when we would argue or he would call me yelling and mad or disappointed because I did some dumb s–t he would always say ‘Ight I love you mamas’ before he hung up.” That sounds like quite the friendship. “The feeling of him being gone kills me,” Danielle confesses. “He would always be one call away.” The suddenness of that loss can really hit you. “And I hate the thought that when I’m in the need to talk to him when I’m upset he won’t be here to tell me everything’s gonna be okay,” Danielle says. Danielle also reveals, to her horror, what her last words to him were. “Bc of that dumb Trippie and 69 s–t,” she says. “Unfortunately the last call I had with x ended with me saying ‘i don’t ever wanna talk to you again’ and nothing is killing me right now more than that.” Danielle has recently been lamenting the toxic gangster imagery that some rappers project and even embrace as part of their brand, and the feuds that arise from it. But she must be plagued with so much undeserved guilt over those words. “And the crazy thing is,” Danielle says. “Sunday night I had the urge to call him and I forgot.” It happens. Danielle describes how she got the news: “Then yesterday afternoon I plugged my phone in in the car and randomly ‘sad’ came on then my phone buzzed i looked down and I had got the message saying he passed away.” That must have been a terrible experience. “I didn’t know what to say and my mind couldn’t process it,” she confesses. She says that, at first, it did not feel real. “I just couldn’t believe he was gone and I still can’t,” Danielle admits, adding the tag: #ripxxxtentacion” Danielle also revealed that XXXTentacion had made a video call to her. She didn’t give any context, but some of his last words to her were: “I was wrong. I was wrong,” the late rapper told her over a video call. XXXTentacion continues, saying: “I’m not afraid to admit I was wrong. I care about your emotions.” We don’t know the specific context, but it’s clear that 15-year-old Danielle and the late rapper had a close friendship. Danielle Bregoli may have risen to fame for being a barely-teenage troublemaker, but she has some serious words of wisdom to share. “This needs to be a wake-up call,” Danielle tells TMZ , to all of the rappers who try to present hardened or thuggish images of themselves. “People are gonna get a hold of them,” Danielle fears. “It’s not funny anymore. We’ve lost X ’cause of this.” She laments that so many individuals “want to act all big and bad.” “Is this what you all needed?” Danielle asks tearfully. “Now X is gone. Does this make any sense to you, now? Do you understand this is real life and not a f–king video game?” In video games, people can adopt new roles without real-world consequences. In real life, portraying yourself as a hardened criminal who doesn’t back down can lead to your death. Though we don’t know if XXXTentacion’s death was the result of anything of the sort. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2018: In Memoriam
