Paris Jackson is in the early stages of launching a career as a high-profile MAW (model/actress/whatever), which means she’s everywhere these days. Sources say Paris has 20 full-time employees working around the clock to keep her in the spotlight, so it’s not surprising that she’s been successful in her efforts to boost her public profile. Unfortunately, Paris’ bid to become more famous has led to increased attenion being paid to some of her more camera-shy family members. Last month, fans flipped when Paris shared a photo of Blanket Jackson , as Michael’s 15-year-old son is rarely spotted in public or on social media. Yesterday, he popped up again, in the Instagram story screen-grabbed above. Again, longtime Jackson family fans were pleased to see that the most low-key of Michael’s kids looks to be happy and healthy. And obviously, many commented on Blanket’s resemblance to the King of Pop. But there are still many who are concerned about the boy’s well-being. And it seems that Paris might be one of them. Sources say Paris is frightened for Blanket’s future , but when she expresses her concerns to other family members, they apparently fall on deaf ears. Currently, it seems there’s disagreement with regard to who should be caring for Blanket and to what degree. Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, is the boy’s legal guardian, but insiders say she’s rarely home, and often not up to the task of caring for a teenager. As a result, much of Blanket’s day-to-day care is left up to Paris’ Aunt Rebbie, who many family members reportedly feel has been negligent in her duties. So the boy has been passed along to a third relative, T.J. Jackson, who frequently stays with him at a home formerly owned by Michael, but it seems T.J. isn’t able to live with Blanket full-time. On top of everything else, some fans now believe that Paris is exploiting Blanket by posting images of him on social media. In short, it’s a whole lot more drama for the Jackson family. We’re sure they’re somewhat used to it by now.
The Real Hot Messes of Prison , amiright? Over the years, several stars from Bravo's most successful programs have been handcuffed for various offenses including DUIs, domestic abuse and assault and battery. Heck, Josh Waring from The Real Housewives of Orange County , was actually charged with attempted murder, which kind of takes the cake. Who else have run afoul of the authorities, though? Find out below! 1. Kelly Bensimon ‘The Real Housewives of New York’ star was arrested in 2009 for punching her then-boyfriend, Nick Stefanov in the eye. Stefanov, according to People, allegedly fled the apartment and ran to the nearest precinct to press charges. 2. Sonja Morgan Morgan was arrested for driving under the influence in 2010, after partying in the Hamptons over Memorial Day Weekend. She went through a stop sign and refused to take a Breathalyzer after failing field sobriety tests, so the officer on duty handcuffed the reality star. 3. Josh Waring Waring, son of former Orange County star Lauri Peterson, was arrested on seven counts in June 2016, including attempted murder. 4. Joe Giudice Where to begin? Giudice is currently serving time for tax fraud, but his previous arrests include a DUI and impersonating his brother in order to get a driver’s license. In 2015, he was caught driving with suspended license. Upon Giudice’s release from prison, he could face deportation, as he is not a US citizen (he was born in Italy, but moved here when he was very young). 5. Peter Thomas Cynthia Bailey’s estranged husband was arrested for simple assault on a woman in 2008. He was arrested a year later on the same charge, along with “battery with visible harm.” 6. Marysol Patton The Real Housewives of Miami star was arrested for a DUI in 2010. According to Radar, Patton was able to plead guilty to a lesser charge of Reckless Driving, having to pay only a $1000 fine, plus $581 in court fees. View Slideshow
Are you ready to meet the men? ABC has released official portraits of all 31 men vying for the heart of Rachel Lindsay on the coming season of The Bachelorette. Only one will win the final rose, and as The Bachelorette spoilers have told us already, it's down to just a handful. No pressure guys. They include a self-proclaimed tickle monster, a professional wrestler, a former pro basketball player, two lawyers and plenty more. Scroll down to learn more about each and then set your odds: Who is the favorite?!? 1. Will, 28 Will is a sales manager who says his worst date was “every Tinder date ever.” Fair enough. 2. Rob, 30 A law student. Says he’d be Superman if he could because “he’s got the coolest superpowers and is also a U.S. alien, like me!” 3. Peter, 31 This is a business owner who has a fear of heights. 4. Mohit, 26 Mohit is a product manager who says his “hair could use some work.” He said it, not us! 5. Milton, 31 Milton is a hotel recreation supervisor who has a tattoo inside his bottom lip. Ouch! 6. Michael, 26 This is a former pro basketball player who has seen each episode of Martin “more than 100 times each.” View Slideshow
Are you ready to meet the men? ABC has released official portraits of all 31 men vying for the heart of Rachel Lindsay on the coming season of The Bachelorette. Only one will win the final rose, and as The Bachelorette spoilers have told us already, it's down to just a handful. No pressure guys. They include a self-proclaimed tickle monster, a professional wrestler, a former pro basketball player, two lawyers and plenty more. Scroll down to learn more about each and then set your odds: Who is the favorite?!? 1. Will, 28 Will is a sales manager who says his worst date was “every Tinder date ever.” Fair enough. 2. Rob, 30 A law student. Says he’d be Superman if he could because “he’s got the coolest superpowers and is also a U.S. alien, like me!” 3. Peter, 31 This is a business owner who has a fear of heights. 4. Mohit, 26 Mohit is a product manager who says his “hair could use some work.” He said it, not us! 5. Milton, 31 Milton is a hotel recreation supervisor who has a tattoo inside his bottom lip. Ouch! 6. Michael, 26 This is a former pro basketball player who has seen each episode of Martin “more than 100 times each.” View Slideshow
After nearly a year and a half together, The Bachelor ‘s Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell have broken up, according to a reliable source. Them. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce our decision to go our separate ways,” the couple said in a statement just moments ago. “We feel fortunate for all the time that we had together, and we will remain friends with much love and respect for one another.” “We wish nothing but the best for each other, and ask for your support and understanding at this time,” Ben and Lauren said . And so it goes. Another Bachelor franchise couple bites the dust … raise your hand if you’re surprised. Anyone? Hello? No? The couple’s season, in which she outlasted JoJo Fletcher (who went on to be The Bachelorette ) premiered in January 2016. Higgins, 29, proposed to Bushnell, 27, after telling Fletcher, 26, that he was in love with her as well on her Fantasy Suite date. Despite that controversy, the engaged couple weathered the PR storm and seemed genuinely happy … for awhile, at least. Bushnell moved to Higgins’ hometown of Denver, where she said “post-filming was more of an emotional roller coaster than the show.” “I fall more in love with Ben every day and it’s hard to separate what happened long ago and my current feelings,” she said. “It’s confusing.” “It does wear on me. It hurts,” she added, describing how she would watch The Bachelor online and see him profess his love. To JoJo. “It’s like, why did I have to go through that hurt? It’s already a few months of confusion and tears and then to have to deal with it again.” “It’s hard.” Higgins added that “it hasn’t always been easy,” but said that “it’s added a whole new level to our relationship,” for what that’s worth. “[The Bachelor] led me to this woman who I love deeply,” Higgins said of Bushnell. “She’s the only woman I’ll love from now on.” So much for that. Six months later, Higgins and Bushnell returned to TV for the hilariously titled Freeform reality show Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After? Turns out that question mark was prescient. Ahead of the premiere, the two revealed they were undergoing couples counseling at church. “We’re not the perfect couple. Far from it” Higgins said, but again he insisted, “we are trying really hard and we love each other a lot.” “We’ve gotten in arguments like any other couple, but about some things that other couples wouldn’t have to fight about,” Lauren said. “Like the fact that we met when he was dating other women. You can say that’s what I signed up for, but it’s still real life and it’s still hard.” In the end, overcoming trust issues is a challenge for couples under the best of circumstances … and these circumstances were not the best. “For a long time, I was really angry for being blindsided,” said Bushnell. “And that resentment and anger affected our relationship.” “Much longer than it should have.” The two always maintained they were “not in any rush” to tie the knot, which many observers also interpreted as something of a red flag. Lauren explained that as such: “We’re both ready to get married, but we haven’t set a date because we want to make sure we’re not doing it for anyone but ourselves.” “We just want to do it on our own terms,” Ben said. “I just want to look over at Lauren and know that she is completely filled with joy.” View Slideshow: The Bachelor and Bachelorette Couples: Are They Still Together? “Love is what life is all about.” And yet the rumors persisted … and yet her went out of his way to deny a recent report from Us Weekly via an oft-overused phrase. Higgins wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of his arms around Bushnell, in response to the tabloid reporting that they broke up: “No need to respond often to rumors or ‘fake news’ but the feeling I have in this picture is the same feeling I have for this girl today.” “We have entered into a world where rumors will exist, we know, but … I am still extremely lucky to be able to share life with her and be by her side.” No official word on why they split, nor do we expect it, but we wish both parties the best in what must be an excruciatingly hard time. Bring on Bachelor Pad! View Slideshow: The Bachelor Stars: Ranked By Relationship Length!
Filming for the upcoming season is still in the works, but The Bachelorette spoilers reveal who Rachel Lindsay picks as her final four suitors. And, very possibly, who she has already picked as the winner. Rachel doesn’t debut in the lead role until Monday, May 22. But, if you know anything about the show, then you are well aware that The Bachelorette spoilers leak like a sieve throughout the spring. Ever since Lindsay was named The Bachelorette – before she had even been eliminated from The Bachelor – speculation has run wild. And, to the surprise of no one, Reality Steve (a.k.a. the Oracle of The Bachelorette spoilers) has been on top of this like Nick Viall on … … well, anything that moves. Pre-Vanessa, of course! As a result of his sleuthing, we can confirm that Rachel has already gone on hometown dates with her final four selections this season. Ready to find out exactly who those lucky men are? Lindsay will start the season with more than two dozen men vying for her heart, and 15 minutes of fame (there’s a thin line on The Bachelorette ). The fab four gents who make it to hometowns: 1. Dean Unglert. 2. DOCTOR Bryan Abasolo. 3. The amazingly named Eric Bigger. 4. Peter Kraus (not to be confused with actor Peter Krause with an “E” of Sports Night, Six Feet Under and Parenthood fame). When it comes down to the final three to take on overnight dates (read: Fantasy Suite sexiness), Rachel had to make a tough decision. Which of them gets sent packing?! Dean Unglert (above) is eliminated, but rest assured, he will be headed to Bachelor in Paradise this summer, according to Steve. How so? Apparently, there’s a new Bachelor Douche Collective in L.A., where Robby Hayes, Chase McNary and Jef Holm are all living together. You can’t make this stuff up … but you can move right next door to them if you’re Dean Unglert, which is a thing that is actually happening. As for the final three of Eric Bigger, Peter Kraus and Bryan Abasolo, there may be a twist this season in terms of scheduling and format. With Rachel’s sister pregnant, and her dad being a federal judge, they visited Lindsay’s home city of Dallas sooner, and not at her home. As of last weekend, all three remaining men met her family, but at a home that wasn’t theirs (for security reasons is the going theory). So who will win the final rose? Will Eric Bigger (above) be the first African-American winner of the show, capturing the heart of the first African-American Bachelorette? Or will it be Peter Kraus (below) or Bryan Abasolo (below him) who outlasts the rest and proposes with a Neil Lane ring at season’s end? Right now, it’s too soon to tell. In fact, with the family meeting Peter Friday, Eric Saturday, and Bryan Sunday in Dallas, per Steve, it’s a bit unclear what the format is. There is some speculation that the overnight dates took place there, though Dallas, Texas, doesn’t seem like the most romantic spot. “Big D” jokes aside … come on. They would be giving Rachel the shaft compared to previous seasons and there’s no disputing that. Besides, people would see them, so what we’re guessing is that the final two (whomever they may be) are now off to overnights instead. Most likely, the destination will be somewhere international, where the social media obsession with The Bachelor franchise is negligible. Sure, The Bachelorette spoilers get out anyway, but ABC would prefer it if there weren’t photo evidence and minute-by-minute live tweets. Just a hunch there. Again, it’s not clear who Rachel Lindsay chose as the final two, whether the exit of the third-place finisher happened in Dallas, or what. Spain has been rumored as a destination for the final rose ceremony, or ceremonies, but that has yet to be confirmed as of this minute. There’s a lot up in the air right now. All we know is that we’re in for a great deal of drama, controversy, scandal and more when the show premieres two weeks from Monday. When we know more, and we can bring you the spoilers revealing what else happens all spring and summer, we will do so on THG. Spoilers side, do you think Rachel and her future fiance (whichever among the final three it may be) have what it takes to make it to the altar? Stay tuned, people. Stay. Tuned. View Slideshow: The Bachelor and Bachelorette Couples: Are They Still Together?
In the most stunning celebrity news story of the week, Chris Soules has been arrested for leaving the scene of a fatal car crash that left one individual dead. As previously detailed, the Season 19 Bachelor was driving his pickup truck on Sunday night when he rear-ended a tractor on a road near his farm in Iowa. Soules dialed 911 and reported that a man had been thrown out of the tractor and was now lying in a ditch, bleeding from the mouth… … but then he drove away and refused to let police officers into his home until they obtained a search warrant. Several hours after he crashed into 68-year old Kenneth Mosher and killed him, Soules was finally taken into custody and charged with the aforementioned crime. Authorities say cans of beer were found in Soules’ car, although it’s probable that too many hours elapsed between the time of the accident and the time of his blood test for the latter to turn up positive for alcohol. Still, pending an investigation, Soules may also be charged with involuntary manslaughter at some point. For now, he’s free on $10,000 bond. This incident, of course, is as serious as it gets; through his actions, whether by complete accident or whether his judgment was impaired in some way, Chris Soules took a life. However, if you watch The Bachelor online and/or have followed Soules’ reality TV career ever since his days as a contestant on Andy Dorfman’s season of The Bachelorette, you’re likely aware that Soules has frequently run afoul of the law. There’s nothing in his past this severe. But there’s enough on record that could impact how this case is handled going forward. Let’s take a look at all Soules has allegedly done, shall we? In 2001, he was charged on two separate occasions for being a minor in possession of alcohol. In January of 2002, he was cited for unlawful use of a license. Later in 2002, he was charged with leaving the scene of an accident after running a stop sign. (NOTE: this incident was eventually amended from leaving the scene due to defective brakes.) In 2005, he was charged with Operating While Intoxicated (Iowa’s term for DUI), after which he was fined $500; given a 60-day jail sentence; a 58-day suspended jail sentence; and a year of probation. Moreover, between the years of 2000 and 2012, Soules received a total of seven speeding violations. On their own, of course, none of these arrests or run-ins with the law are all that serious. But that’s a pretty long list for one individual to have accumulated, let alone one individual whose history of driving, drinking and irresponsibility may have finally caught up with him. In deadly fashion. View Slideshow: 20 Celebrities Who Very Likely Killed Someone E! News spoke to legal expert Troy Slaten to determine what sort of legal ramifications Soules could face in light of his latest charges and his lengthy criminal record. “What it looks like right now, he is facing what is called a Class D felony, which is leaving the scene of an accident causing death,” Slaten says . “Leaving the scene of an accident causing death is, in and of itself, a felony.” What if tests do come back that show Soules was over the legal drinking limit? What if his blood-alcohol content is above .08? “When somebody has a prior conviction for DUI, that can mean a couple of things,” Slaten explains, going into detail as follows: “It can change a case of vehicular homicide or vehicular manslaughter into murder, and here’s why: Normally when we talk about murder, there has to be some sort of malice or evil intent. “Getting in an accident is usually not evil… but when somebody has been convicted of DUI [in the past], they’re under a greater understanding of the dangers of drinking and driving because [they’ve] been through DUI classes and special alcohol education.” Makes sense, right? And it’s hard to argue with the logic behind these guidelines, no? The Iowa State Patrol is looking into whether alcohol played a role in the fatal crash. If so, prosecutors may cite “malice” due to Soules’ perceived knowledge of what happens when you drink and drive. They could say Soules showed an “indifference to human life” by once again getting behind the wheel after imbibing, according to Slaten, would could result in a MURDER charge. Soules was arraigned (see photo above) on Tuesday, which confirms he’s facing criminal charges. He also could face civil liability on behalf on the victim’s family. Mosher was a father of two and is also a grandfather. Sources say these relatives do not blame Soules for what happened, but that opinion could change if they learn alcohol was in his system. For now, Soules has simply issued a very straightforward statement through his spokesman. It reads: Chris Soules was involved in an accident Monday evening (April 24) in a rural part of Iowa near his home. He was devastated to learn that Kenneth Mosher, the other person in the accident, passed away. His thoughts and prayers and with Mr. Mosher’s family.
Are JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers actually going strong? The Bachelorette duo had their PDA on for some Instagram pictures of a romantic getaway to Fiji, but are they for real? Given the never-ending rumors about the state of their relationship , it’s difficult to understand what story JoJo and Jordan are selling to keep the dough coming in from their stint on the reality series. Both JoJo and Jordan hit up Instagram to share pictures of the vacation, and they looked like they were having an awesome time. The picture above looks like an ad campaign for some sort of his and her swimwear line. Right? It is pretty crazy how many people thought these two would be over within. It’s now been over a year since they first met and they seem happier than ever. Their wedding is still very much on the horizon, but could they still go the way of the flip phone? The thing about Bachelor Nation couples is that they can appear to be smiling for the cameras, but then you hear about their relationship ending a few days later. Hopefully, we’re wrong, and they will make it down the aisle. Hey, the franchise would probably look like the worst way of finding love if another couple bit the bullet. Ever since meeting on The Bachelorette Season 12 last year, it has been as clear as day there was something between Fletcher and Rodgers. But rumors can ruin a relationship. Will they be able to defy the odds and live together for a long and prosperous relationship? The producers are probably hoping so. There were rumblings that the pair could be getting a televised wedding late last year, but nothing every materialized. They have been less prominent in the media since The Bachelor Season 21 debuted. That could be attributed to Corinne Olympios hogging all the Bachelor Nation spotlight. What do you think about all of this? Sound off below! View Slideshow: The Bachelor Couples That Became A Thing In 2016
You don’t need The Bachelor spoilers to tell you that Nick Viall’s journey for love reached its tipping point on this penultimate episode. With Season 21 of The Bachelor escalating toward its conclusion next Monday, who was eliminated and who advanced to the finale? Watch The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 10 Online On The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 10 , you knew we’d start with the burning question, the resumption of the cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers: Did Nick make Raven Gates orgasm or no? We were spared any graphic details, but when Raven and Nick woke up in Finland after a night in the Fantasy Suite, she said the following: “Nick is really good at what he does.” “So I’m pretty satisfied today.” There you have it. Would you expect anything else from Nick Viall, given his level of experience with the winner of The Bachelor franchise? View Slideshow: Raven Gates Photos: Will She Win Nick Viall (and Bachelor Nation’s) Heart? Next up is Rachel Lindsay, who was announced as The Bachelorette weeks ago, so we knew at some point, she and Nick would split. This made for an interesting dynamic, especially with Rachel seeming to be on cloud nine in Finland with Nick. Would the other shoe drop? “You’re rare. And refreshing,” she tells him, beside herself that she’s still on the show with a guy she considers so amazing right now? “I might be white, but I’m still a minority,” he says. Well then. He has a way with words, that Nick. “Rachel, I am falling for you,” he says, making the inevitable breakup that much worse for Lindsay and her fans at home “100 percent.” One hundred percent? Was Vanessa at 110? View Slideshow: Rachel Lindsay: Get to Know The Bachelorette! Speaking of whom, Vanessa Grimaldi spent much of her romantic date with Nick in an ice bath, because this dude needs a cold shower. We kid, but he kind of does, are we wrong? “If we can do this together, we can do anything,” Vanessa says, in a cliche that makes kind of no sense in this context, but we digress. Shortly thereafter, Vanessa asks Nick about moving to Canada , and this proud American has a difficult time visualizing that scenario: “Your family’s so traditional. I’m not.” Nevertheless, it’s Fantasy Suite time soon enough, and it presumably goes well, because Nick is crying later … that he has to cut someone. View Slideshow: Vanessa Grimaldi: The Bachelor Favorite? Much as we make fun of the man, and the show, it can’t be easy when one of the three women who did nothing wrong has to get dumped. Who would it be? As The Bachelor spoilers predicted, Raven Gates gets the first rose from Nick, and Vanessa Grimaldi gets the second. There was no twist. Rachel is going home. She’s crushed, and a little surprised, but for the most part, she holds it together as he walks her out into the snow where the limo awaits. Fortunately, so does her second chance. If you watch The Bachelor online , you also saw the way she conducted herself on the Women Tell All special, and know Rachel is wonderful. Here’s hoping that fact, and the extensive time ABC has spent promoting her season in advance, pays off with a great list of contestants. View Slideshow: Rachel Lindsay: The Bachelorette Star in Photos!
You don’t need The Bachelor spoilers to tell you that Nick Viall’s journey for love reached its tipping point on this penultimate episode. With Season 21 of The Bachelor escalating toward its conclusion next Monday, who was eliminated and who advanced to the finale? Watch The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 10 Online On The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 10 , you knew we’d start with the burning question, the resumption of the cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers: Did Nick make Raven Gates orgasm or no? We were spared any graphic details, but when Raven and Nick woke up in Finland after a night in the Fantasy Suite, she said the following: “Nick is really good at what he does.” “So I’m pretty satisfied today.” There you have it. Would you expect anything else from Nick Viall, given his level of experience with the winner of The Bachelor franchise? View Slideshow: Raven Gates Photos: Will She Win Nick Viall (and Bachelor Nation’s) Heart? Next up is Rachel Lindsay, who was announced as The Bachelorette weeks ago, so we knew at some point, she and Nick would split. This made for an interesting dynamic, especially with Rachel seeming to be on cloud nine in Finland with Nick. Would the other shoe drop? “You’re rare. And refreshing,” she tells him, beside herself that she’s still on the show with a guy she considers so amazing right now? “I might be white, but I’m still a minority,” he says. Well then. He has a way with words, that Nick. “Rachel, I am falling for you,” he says, making the inevitable breakup that much worse for Lindsay and her fans at home “100 percent.” One hundred percent? Was Vanessa at 110? View Slideshow: Rachel Lindsay: Get to Know The Bachelorette! Speaking of whom, Vanessa Grimaldi spent much of her romantic date with Nick in an ice bath, because this dude needs a cold shower. We kid, but he kind of does, are we wrong? “If we can do this together, we can do anything,” Vanessa says, in a cliche that makes kind of no sense in this context, but we digress. Shortly thereafter, Vanessa asks Nick about moving to Canada , and this proud American has a difficult time visualizing that scenario: “Your family’s so traditional. I’m not.” Nevertheless, it’s Fantasy Suite time soon enough, and it presumably goes well, because Nick is crying later … that he has to cut someone. View Slideshow: Vanessa Grimaldi: The Bachelor Favorite? Much as we make fun of the man, and the show, it can’t be easy when one of the three women who did nothing wrong has to get dumped. Who would it be? As The Bachelor spoilers predicted, Raven Gates gets the first rose from Nick, and Vanessa Grimaldi gets the second. There was no twist. Rachel is going home. She’s crushed, and a little surprised, but for the most part, she holds it together as he walks her out into the snow where the limo awaits. Fortunately, so does her second chance. If you watch The Bachelor online , you also saw the way she conducted herself on the Women Tell All special, and know Rachel is wonderful. Here’s hoping that fact, and the extensive time ABC has spent promoting her season in advance, pays off with a great list of contestants. View Slideshow: Rachel Lindsay: The Bachelorette Star in Photos!
