Steve Harvey Defends His Flint “Brown Water” Joke Despite a mountain of criticism , Steve Harvey is standing by his decision to rag on Michigan’s cloudy poisoned water while ribbing a caller over the NBA Finals outcome the other day. While making an appearance at his four-day boys’ mentorship program in Georgia, Harvey told an AJC reporter that he really doesn’t get the outrage over what he said, since it was meant to be taken as just trash talk between him and the caller , not a hardcore insult on the city of Flint and its troubles. “The uproar came. This is sort of crazy. It was out of context. I was just talking to this one guy.” He also made a point to bring up the fact that he dedicated a full hour of his show to the Flint water crisis when it first occurred, even putting pressure on then-Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to address the situation when it first occurred. “I had city officials and city members for a whole hour.” He feels like folks’ sensitivity is going to keep him from being able to do his job telling jokes. “I don’t know if I’ll be able to tell jokes. I can’t say nothin’ about nobody!” SMH. He can tell jokes all day long…and when he steps out of line or goes too far, the audience is well within their right to let him know how they feel about it. Steve has really been on one later… WENN
Getty Images Congratulations! Diana Ross’ Son Ross Naess Ties The Knot Sweet swirly congratulations are in order for the young Ross Naess and his vanilla Queen, Kimberly Ryan. The 29-year-old is Diana Ross’ celebrity (adjacent) seed. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTo-NhMlJbg/?taken-by=rossnaess&hl=en The couple tied the knot over the weekend, at a camp sight. Siblings Tracee, Chudney and Evan Ross posted photos from the sunny nuptials, sending their love to their brother and sister-in-law. Just Jared reports Evan Ross‘ own swirly wife Ashlee Simpson and sister Jessica Simpson were in attendance. Diana was rumored to have taken the stage along with a performance by Evan. Ross and Kimberly are parents to one-year-old Leif and are currently expecting another seed. Peep some pics from the ceremony below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BVQIgXPDmvC/?taken-by=traceeellisross&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVQjbozjCgc/?taken-by=traceeellisross&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVQOAo5DTwD/?taken-by=traceeellisross&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVLARXdjTNg/?taken-by=realevanross&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVNTJoKlirv/?taken-by=kimberly_ryan&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVQMBCSFO0T/?taken-by=kimberly_ryan&hl=en
What started as a seemingly humorous situation on Bachelor in Paradise has devolved into something far more serious. On Sunday night, word spread around the Internet that producers had halted production on Season 4 of this ABC series, with a network spokesperson referencing “allegations of misconduct” between cast members. Not much was known at the time of this original report. View Slideshow: Bachelor in Paradise Season 4: Who’s In?!? But an insider then told TMZ that the cast members in question were Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson, probably the two most notorious former Bachelor and Bachelorette stars to sign on for this spinoff. Olympios was eliminated by Nick Viall after taking off her top on many occasions and making endless sexual advances in an attempt to win Viall over. Jackson, meanwhile, was just sent packing by Rachel Lindsay a couple weeks ago after she learned he still had a girlfriend. According to this insider, producers told Olympios and Jackson to hook up because they believe it would be good for ratings. Okay, sure , the reality show villains allegedly said, proceeding to go off and get very drunk together. Soon enough, Olympios and Jackson were reportedly making out (hard!) prior to making their way over to a pool. At this point, clothes came off and a source close to DeMario says there was “rubbing, touching and fingering,” most of which was initiated by Corinne. She even thrust her crotch in Jackson’s face, at which point he started to lick. Again, this is all according to a third party, anonymous source who spoke to TMZ. At some point, the physical action came to a halt, largely because Jackson was unable to perform sexually due to the amount of alcohol he had consumed. And this is where the controversy kicked in. A producer who had been assigned to remain by Corinne’s side reported what she saw to executives. She said it appeared as if Olympios was too drunk to control herself and questioned whether some kind of sexual assault took place in the pool. In response, the network shut down production and sent the entire cast home. Everyone except for Corinne and DeMario were spotted late last week at the Houston airport. An investigation is underway to determine just what transpired and who is responsible, although various outlets insist that Olympios is NOT directing blame at DeMario. He was also wasted during the hook-up. The stars have supposedly been in touch since this incident went down and are on solid terms. But Corinne has lawyered up, believes producers should have stepped in when it was clear she did not give consent and is considering a lawsuit of some kind. As for the future of Bachelor in Paradise? Noted franchise expert and Bachelorette spoilers guru Reality Steve says with 100% certainty that this season will not air. (It had been scheduled to premiere on August 8.) Speaking to People Magazine on the condition of anonymity, one Season 4 cast member said the following on Monday afternoon: “We were told to stay in a certain part of the [resort] while they figured out what the hell had happened. “We knew something bad had happened; there was a dark energy that came around the house. “You have to understand that we weren’t even there a week. The game hadn’t even really begun yet.” This same contestant went on to explain how no one really knew what was happening for two days after the drunken hook-up took place: “They stopped taping anything, and we were just kind of there, waiting in limbo. “We couldn’t talk to each other about what we knew. On Thursday, one of the camera guys told me that they were probably going to shut down production. I didn’t realize that it was that serious until then. “I was like, ‘wait, they’re thinking of canceling the show?’ It hadn’t even crossed my mind that they’d do that.” The contestants are paid a stipend to appear on Bachelor in Paradise; it’s contingent on how many episodes they last, meaning this abrupt cancelation will cost each person a decent chunk of change. That’s unimportant in the big picture if any kind of assault or non-consensual act did take place, but it’s just another tidbit to consider. “We’re pissed that this whole thing happened,” says the contestant. “They could have stopped this before it got this far.” And that’s at the heart of the issue here. What did producers see? What did they do? What did they not do? What responsibility do they have to make their presence felt during filming? At least one witness tells Entertainment Tonight that Corinne and DeMario didn’t do anything that doesn’t happen all the time on this series. They didn’t do anything that isn’t basically encouraged on the series. “In the moment, they were both drinking,” this source says. “He’s a much bigger guy, but they were drinking all day. … They were all drunk. “It’s the nature of the show.”
Maddie Brown gave birth to her first child just over two weeks ago now, and she now realizes just how quickly they grow up. Maddie and husband, Caleb Brush named their little bundle of joy Axel James , and appear to be happier than ever as they take some of the cutest pictures on Instagram. It’s certainly refreshing to have some news from the Sister Wives family that does not lean heavily on Robyn apparently leaving Kody. Would Sister Wives ever be the same if she were to just up and leave? We think not. Anyway, back to the cute pictures of Axel James Brush. The above picture showed off Axel’s smile, but Maddie seemed conflicted about her son growing up quickly in the caption. “This little stud is two weeks old today. I’m torn between wanting to watch him grow and wanting him to stay small forever. #AxelJames #BabyBoy #motherhood #Twoweeks.” Now, all parents worry about their children growing up too fast, but babies have a knack for becoming toddlers very quickly, so we can see where Maddie is coming from. Maddie unveiled another picture of her son laughing with his eyes closed. She was quick to point out that she did not want to be that mom who posts lots of pictures of her child. “I am that mom I swore I wouldn’t be, posting tons of pictures of this handsome boy. How could I not though!? #AxelJames #motherhood #BabyBoy.” Something tells us she’s going to be sharing a whole lot more pictures of her son in the future. It’s natural for a parent to want to show their little cherub off to the world. Maddie and Caleb married in 2016 in a Bohemian inspired wedding. Unlike Maddie’s parents, she will be living a monogamous lifestyle with Caleb. Viewers of Sister Wives are anxiously awaiting news of a return date for the popular TLC reality series.
When he’s not stoically stroking a cat or swivelling in a chair to reveal himself to a captured foe, Russian President Vladimir Putin likes to maintain the illusion that he’s the democratically elected, non-villainous head of a functioning industrialized nation. That means occasionally conversing with reporters, despite the fact that it would be so much easier to put their heads on spikes outside the Kremlin as a warning to others who might be thinking about snooping around. On Sunday night, Trump foil turned Fox News refugee Megyn Kelly interviewed Putin on her new 60 Minutes -esque weekly newsmagazine. Not surprisingly, Putin was his usual petulant self, bristling at questions about Russia’s alleged collusion with the Trump administration , and seemingly at all times one subtle head nod away from having Kelly dragged off to a Siberian work camp. “You have created a sensation out of nothing,” Putin replied when asked about charges of Russia hacking the DNC and meddling in the 2016 election. “And out of this sensation you created a weapon of war against the president,” he said, referring to Trump. “You people over there … good job. Your lives must be boring.” Yes, Vlad just went full Regina George and basically asked Kelly why she’s so totes obsessed with him. To her credit, Kelly pressed on and asked the real-life Bond villain about the alleged pee tapes starring Trump and some Russian hookers . Okay, she didn’t use the word “pee tapes” but she did ask if Russia has incriminating information that it’s using to blackmail Trump: “Well this just another load of nonsense,” Putin replied. “Where would we get this information from? There was a time when he used to come to Moscow but, you know, I never met him. Do you think we’re gathering information on all of the [Americans visiting Russia on business]. “Have you all lost your sense over there?” he concluded, really piling on the rhetorical questions in not-at-all-super-suspicious fashion. This is some top-notch gaslighting, folks. The good thing about engaging in the kind of cartoonish supervillainy that sounds ridiculous when you describe it out loud is that all you have to do to defend yourself is describe it out loud. It’s a tactic that’s probably been employed by evildoers throughout history. “Riiiiight, I’m brainwashing you into worshipping me as a Christ-like figure so that I can convince you to commit a series of brutal murders in hopes of igniting an apocalyptic race war,” we imagine a young Charles Manson sarcastically dismissing his followers’ suspicions. Clearly, Vlad has learned from the very best bad guys. Sad! View Slideshow: Tiny Trump: Internet Cuts President Down to Size!
Summer is a time for barbecues, sun tanning and… … television viewing? In this day and age, YES! As you're about to find out, there are plenty of strong shows about to air that we strongly recommend you tune in for… 1. Big Brother Big Brother 19 premieres June 28 on CBS, and we are already imagining the twists and turns as deals are broken between the multitude of houseguests. 2. Vanderpump Rules: Jax and Brittany Take Kentucky Ever wanted to watch Jax tell Brittany to get him a sandwich on a weekly basis? Bravo sure seems to think so and the first Vanderpump Rules spin-off will debut later this summer. 3. Nashville Nashville faces the impossible when it returns for the second half of Season 5: Continue telling the stories of the characters in the wake of losing Connie Britton’s Rayna. Don’t worry, Rachel Bilson and Kaitlin Doubleday are tapped to appear in the upcoming episodes. 4. Fear the Walking Dead This spin-off of The Walking Dead returns June 4, and something tells us this will be the season it pops and turns into something worth watching. Who are we kidding? It will be the same old show, but we’ll watch it. It’s not like there are a lot of other options this summer. 5. Queen of the South USA Network’s addictive mob drama, Queen of the South returns for Season 2 on June 8. 6. Orange is the New Black The ladies of Litchfield will return June 9 on Netflix. Look for it to pick up in the immediate aftermath of the women going crazy that Poussey’s death was covered up. View Slideshow
The ladies of TNT’s Claws experience both little and big victories each day. Don’t we all? Between the manicurists and their clients there are many nailed it moments! Niecy Nash stars in the one-hour dramedy along with Carrie Preston, Karrueche Tran, Judy Reyes and Jenn Lyon. TNT’s Claws premieres Sunday night at 9! DON’T MISS […]
How does Kim Kardashian feel about Donald Trump? Has Kim Kardashian spoken to Taylor Swift since last summer? Will Kris Jenner speak to Caitlyn Jenner ever again? The world’s most polarizing reality star was a guest on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live on Sunday night, answering these questions and many, many, many more while sitting across from Andy Cohen. Kim Kardashian Talks Kanye, Kylie and More! Like Kim riding Ray J’s penis in the famous Kim Kardashian sex tape , sit back and get comfortable, readers. Because Kim covered A LOT of topics in this interview… Was she relieved when Kylie Jenner broke up with Tyga ? “I feel like [there was] a lot of drama, and it doesn’t mean he’s a bad person at all. And what was great was that it was so easy, that split. There has not been any drama with her since.” What is the percentage Kim would give of Kris ever talking to Caitlyn again? “Zero. No, one. No, I would say two percent. And those are Kendall and Kylie. That’s their percentage. All fair, I think.” What did she think of Kanye West meeting with Trump last year? “We have different opinions, and I think, you know, Kanye’s opinions, I don’t want to speak on what his opinions are, but they’re evolving and you know, I encourage everyone to go and speak with a leader if they feel like they can make a change.” Kim said that she supported Hillary Clinton in the election, West was just trying to help the country in any way he could. Has she spoken to Taylor Swift since exposing the singer as a liar last summer? No. Just… no. Kim shook her head when asked this question. (She also denied that Kendall Jenner was ever part of Swift’s Squad and said nothing about the situation is awkward.) Why the heck did she marry Kris Humphries?!? “I just thought, ‘Holy s–t. I’m 30 years old. I better get this together. I better get married.’ “I think a lot of girls do go through that, where they freak out thinking they’re getting old and have to figure it out. All their friends are having kids. It was more of that situation.” Where does Kim stand on the Kendall Pepsi commercial ? She didn’t really say, but she did note the following as far as her sister’s take on the scandal: “She totally understood at the end of the day, and she felt really awful for it. She just wants to move on from it.” What has been her least favorite Keeping Up with the Kardashians spinoff? Kourtney and Kim Take New York because it took place during the collapse of her marriage to Humphries. Will she have a third child? “I do not think that is looking good for me, but I am not giving up.” Will she actually use Kris or Khloe as a surrogate? !? ” You kind of see the whole thing on this next season of our show… of me begging Khloe to help out, but I do not want to do that to her… My mom offered, Kourtney offered.” View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian: 24 Shocking Facts About Her 72-Day Marriage Will one of Kim’s family members actually carry a third child for her and Kanye?!? At this point, such a wild storyline may be the only thing that saves Keeping Up with the Kardashians from cancelation. STAY TUNED!
How does Kim Kardashian feel about Donald Trump? Has Kim Kardashian spoken to Taylor Swift since last summer? Will Kris Jenner speak to Caitlyn Jenner ever again? The world’s most polarizing reality star was a guest on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live on Sunday night, answering these questions and many, many, many more while sitting across from Andy Cohen. Kim Kardashian Talks Kanye, Kylie and More! Like Kim riding Ray J’s penis in the famous Kim Kardashian sex tape , sit back and get comfortable, readers. Because Kim covered A LOT of topics in this interview… Was she relieved when Kylie Jenner broke up with Tyga ? “I feel like [there was] a lot of drama, and it doesn’t mean he’s a bad person at all. And what was great was that it was so easy, that split. There has not been any drama with her since.” What is the percentage Kim would give of Kris ever talking to Caitlyn again? “Zero. No, one. No, I would say two percent. And those are Kendall and Kylie. That’s their percentage. All fair, I think.” What did she think of Kanye West meeting with Trump last year? “We have different opinions, and I think, you know, Kanye’s opinions, I don’t want to speak on what his opinions are, but they’re evolving and you know, I encourage everyone to go and speak with a leader if they feel like they can make a change.” Kim said that she supported Hillary Clinton in the election, West was just trying to help the country in any way he could. Has she spoken to Taylor Swift since exposing the singer as a liar last summer? No. Just… no. Kim shook her head when asked this question. (She also denied that Kendall Jenner was ever part of Swift’s Squad and said nothing about the situation is awkward.) Why the heck did she marry Kris Humphries?!? “I just thought, ‘Holy s–t. I’m 30 years old. I better get this together. I better get married.’ “I think a lot of girls do go through that, where they freak out thinking they’re getting old and have to figure it out. All their friends are having kids. It was more of that situation.” Where does Kim stand on the Kendall Pepsi commercial ? She didn’t really say, but she did note the following as far as her sister’s take on the scandal: “She totally understood at the end of the day, and she felt really awful for it. She just wants to move on from it.” What has been her least favorite Keeping Up with the Kardashians spinoff? Kourtney and Kim Take New York because it took place during the collapse of her marriage to Humphries. Will she have a third child? “I do not think that is looking good for me, but I am not giving up.” Will she actually use Kris or Khloe as a surrogate? !? ” You kind of see the whole thing on this next season of our show… of me begging Khloe to help out, but I do not want to do that to her… My mom offered, Kourtney offered.” View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian: 24 Shocking Facts About Her 72-Day Marriage Will one of Kim’s family members actually carry a third child for her and Kanye?!? At this point, such a wild storyline may be the only thing that saves Keeping Up with the Kardashians from cancelation. STAY TUNED!
