It would appear as though the fairytale ending that Kody had hoped for with his harem of “sister wives” has died a dramatic death. Now, even his last remaining wife Robyn seems to be on the verge of ending their relationship and making her own exit.
Robyn was the last woman to enter Kody’s life, after his three other wives had united as members of their sprawling family. With the others out of the picture, Robyn has begun to note her discontent with Kody and she too could end up walking out on him.
So, is it all over for Kody’s final marriage?
Robyn Sees Kody Becoming Bitter
Kody and Robyn are definitely going through a bit of a rough patch of late. Now that their relationship is officially the last one standing in what’s left of their once polygamous family, they are dealing with anger and a litany of frustrations that they might not be able to cope with.
According to Monsters and Critics, both Kody and Robyn have been deeply unsatisfied with the state of their lives ever since Kody’s other relationships fell apart and Robyn’s fellow sister wives went their separate ways.
Robyn has begun to turn on Kody and things aren’t looking so good for either of them.
An unidentified source told the Sun the following about Kody’s negative turn in demeanor:
“He’s just really mad at the world right now. He’s not who he used to be at all.”
The Other Sister Wives Left
The couple united in 2014, making Robyn Kody’s 4th wife. His wife Meri legally divorced him so that Robyn could marry him and join the family.
Together with Janelle and Christine, the Browns were already a big tribe before Robyn came along. Unfortunately, she ended being just one wife too many and the entire family fell apart shortly after her arrival, according to Monsters and Critics.
First, Christine took off, then Janelle got out of there too. The drama drove Meri to follow suit as well, leaving Kody and Robyn to work things out on their own, according to Monsters and Critics. But, the results don’t appear to be too promising yet.
Could their marriage be on the verge of fizzling out now that the sister wives have all but disbanded?
Robyn Feels Like She Was Left Behind
When Robyn divorced her ex-husband David, she allegedly sought an environment for herself and her children that wouldn’t contain any of the volatility and high tempers she had experienced with him. According to Monsters and Critics, that anger and volatility she fled from may be resurfaing in her relationship with Kody.
Each of Kody’s ex-wives have expressed zero support for him and they’ve even gone so far as to suggest that they won’t bother keeping in touch at this point. According to Collider, Janelle admited that she didn’t really miss Kody at all and Robyn has alleged that Kody is now sabotaging their relationship.
Collider reported Robyn stating the following about her situation with Kody now that his other wives have flown the coop:
Alana Thompson, better known as Honey Boo Boo has led a pretty rough life. She was thrust into the spotlight at a young age as part of Toddlers in Tiaras before getting her own show. Then her mom went through a major drug addiction, which landed her in jail.
Just as things seemed to be getting better, Alana’s sister and TV show co-star Anna (Chickadee) passed away. Now after only a year away at college Honey Boo Boo is struggling to find a place to live.
Honey Boo Boo Goes to Colorado
On the last season of Mama June: Family Crisis Alana moved to Colorado with Dralin to attend Regis University. The move drew a lot of criticism as Anna’s health was failing. June tried to dissuade Alana from going to college so far away, but she ultimately decided to move to Colorado with her boyfriend Dralin.
When Alana decided to go to school in Colorado she had trouble finding an apartment. Because she was planning to live with her boyfriend she needed to find off-campus housing. That proved difficult as she had no credit and limited financial resources.
Alana eventually managed to secure an apartment for her and Dralin for their first year. However, it looks like they are again looking for somewhere to live.
She put out a video on social explaining that her lease was up and she needed somewhere to live. However, some of the statements she made do not add up. For instance, she explains problems with Dralin’s credit and her lack of credit are making it difficult and his old student loans are the main reason.
A Lack of Understanding
Alana is very young and likely does not fully understand the rental process – or credit for that matter. Government-backed student loans typically do not have a large impact on a borrower’s credit, so there may be more to Dralin’s financial woes than she knows.
Alana also noted that she does not have credit, which is not surprising for someone at that age. However, she had similar problems last year when trying to lease an apartment, so she should have worked on it.
Obviously Alana had a lot going on last year, making it hard to fault her. With that said, she practically begs for someone to help her find an apartment in the video. She is not asking for anything for free, but the fact that she needs a place for her dog and Dralin’s criminal history makes it really difficult.
Those two factors are also the root of Alana’s problems. Without Dralin or the dog, she could live in on-campus housing and use scholarships or student loans to pay for it.
There is also the fact that most of the apartments in a college town are run by large investment companies. These entities typically use third parties to approve tenants. Alana would likely have better luck if she could find an individual to rent from who may overlook her credit.
Although many people feel that Alana got herself into this situation, it is not a unique problem. People across the country are struggling to find affordable places to live. If someone like Alana cannot find a place to live, then what chance does an average person have?
Good news for Wendy Williams fans! At a holistic health store in New Jersey, Wendy Williams was seen for the first time in more than a year just a few weeks ago.
A worker at Bolingo Balance in Newark told Page Six that the former “Wendy Williams Show” star and her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., went to the store in late August of this year. The shop is run by the late Dr. Sebi’s son Victor Bowman.
Wendy was “very bubbly” and “sharp, upbeat, and aware” during the visit, according to Page Six’s sources. She even met with Bowman to talk about the health products they were featuring. The famous 60-year-old gossip and news queen was “engaging but wasn’t as familiar with what we do here, so her son was more explaining things,” the worker told Page Six.
“She talked about circulation improvement but didn’t want to get into too much detail on their first meeting and plans to come back in the near future,” the source continued.
The worker told Page Six that Bowman gave Wendy a number of health-related items and supplements as a gift, including supplements containing iron-rich plants like sarsaparilla, contribo, and bottano oil.
Bowman even shared a photo of himself and Wendy on his Facebook page.
What Happened To Wendy Williams?
While it’s lovely to see the gossip show star out and about after her diagnosis, the reality of her health is still a painful thing to think about for fans of Wendy.
Back in February of 2024, Wendy’s team released an announcement that she had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. Since the announcement, Wendy has retreated from the public eye for the most part. Wendy was diagnosed in 2023 after a number of medical tests before the announcement earlier this year.
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a type of dementia in which the neurons of the brain have been damaged, particularly to the frontal as well as the temporal lobes of the brain. There are a number of symptoms that can arise from the disease, including strange behaviors, problems with emotional regulation, communication difficulties, an inability to perform one’s job duties, and even motor skill issues that can make walking difficult.
Aphasia is often a symptom of FTD. Aphasia is a type of language disorder in which one’s ability to “understand and express language” becomes very difficult. Many people suffering from aphasia lose their ability to read and write. It is caused by brain damage, specifically to the left side of the brain when language is processed.
Wendy isn’t the only celeb to suffer from FTD. Actor Bruce Willis was also diagnosed with it back in early 2023. FTD typically affects people over the age of 45 years old.
It’s very unfortunate, considering the degenerative nature of the disease and its surprising rarity. There is no cure for FTD, and scientists and doctors alike still do not know what causes the illness. Around 25% of patients with FTD likely have genetic mutations, and it’s unclear whether or not the disease is preventable.
We wish Wendy nothing but the best as she recovers and hope we’ll see her out and about enjoying life even more.
Nelly is not okay, and it looks like not even his own fans are feeling sorry for him. Instead, everyone is talking about how bad they feel for Ashanti after her new husband’s latest series of embarrassing scandals.
In June, Complex reported that he clapped back during an Instagram Live after someone posted a shady comment claiming he was drunk.
The commenter went on to express pity for his wife. They wrote, “Poor Ashanti. He ghetto, coming on Live doing this. Shame on you.” It was pretty clear that the commenter, like so many others, thought Ashanti was too good for Nelly.
The rapper addressed the comment while laughing, before talking about how important Ashanti was to him. He said that Ashanti encourages his happiness, and he encourages hers, which is why they are together. He ended his retort by saying, “So you ain’t gotta ‘poor her,’ it might be ‘poor you.’”
Despite Nelly’s defense of their relationship, the negative feedback hasn’t stopped flooding in. Online forums are right now filled with fans criticizing Nelly for his irresponsible behavior, and some of the things they’ve said have been pretty brutal.
One commenter described Nelly as a “degenerate” who no one could defend anymore. They doubled down by writing, “Nelly is a terrible person but for some reason, people” continued to support him. Despite what that fan said, it looks like the number of people sticking up for the rapper is dwindling rapidly.
Nelly Was Recently Arrested
As well as his recent embarrassing display on Instagram Live, Nelly also caused a headache for Ashanti after getting arrested shortly after they welcomed their baby. He was arrested just outside St. Louis after allegedly winning big at the nearby Hollywood Casino.
According to The Shade Room, the rapper was taken into custody just before 5 am on August 7. He was reportedly charged with possession of illegal substances after being pulled over by police. He was also alleged to be facing trouble for having no insurance.
In a statement, the police said they arrested him for Failure to Appear on an old traffic charge. He has since been released, and a representative for the 49-year-old has made a statement in his defense.
His attorney, Scott Rosenblum, denied the charge against his client. He said that the rapper had not actually been charged with anything to do with substance possession, but instead for having no proof of insurance. He added that Nelly had been targeted by “an overzealous, out-of-line officer.”
Despite his lawyer’s statement, many are still convinced that illegal substances were involved in Nelly’s recent brush with the law. The Sun reported that the rapper appeared to be glassy-eyed in his police mug shot, during which he was also slightly smiling, suggesting he was in some way intoxicated. To many, it seems ridiculous that even after reaching 50 years of age, Nelly was still getting himself into these kinds of problems.
Ashanti’s Mom Is Fighting with Nelly
Lately, it looks like even Ashanti might be getting sick of his antics. The singer shared a post the very same day that Nelly was arrested which got fans talking. She was celebrating a special night with her mom, for which she shared a series of pictures on Instagram.
In the caption, she wrote, “Recap Mom’s bday! This was such a special night. Happy Birthday again mom, I love you more than anything.”
The weird thing was that the post came several weeks after her mom’s birthday, so fans were curious about the timing. Was Ashanti trying to create some distance between her family and the news of Nelly’s arrest? Considering Ashanti’s mom has had her own problems with Nelly in the past, Ashanti’s post made it seem like the singer had taken sides against her husband.
Rumors broke last month that claimed Ashanti’s mom is not happy with her new son-in-law. The rumor first spread online after multiple outlets claimed to have talked with sources close to the family.
They alleged that Ashanti’s mom, Tina Douglas, was left furious after hearing Nelly’s plan for his new grandchild. It appeared that Tina didn’t like what Nelly’s decision might say about what could be expected for his baby.
Although Tina has been heavily involved with the young family from the beginning, she was reportedly fuming about one important decision Nelly made. The rumor was that Nelly had decided to name his child after his own ex-girlfriend.
Nelly Allegedly Named His Son After His Ex
This gossip was unconfirmed, but if true, it’s no wonder Tina was allegedly outraged. It was claimed that Nelly had shared his plan to name his baby Shaun, which was taken to be connected to his ex, Shantel Jackson.
Tina was said to have been the first person to hear the news. According to inside sources, she lost her temper when she found out.
One source allegedly said, “Tina was seeing red. She couldn’t believe that Nelly would have the audacity to name his own son after his ex-girlfriend of all people.” The source went on to describe the decision as a major slap in the face to Ashanti.
Tina’s reaction was reportedly to call Nelly and give him a piece of her mind. She accused him of showing disrespect to Ashanti and their family.
He reportedly told loved ones that the name doesn’t actually have anything to do with Shantel. Instead, he claimed that it was a family name and that Ashanti and Tina were reading too much into it.
If the sources are to be believed, Tina didn’t buy Nelly’s explanation. She is rumored to be convinced that Nelly has only decided on the name Shaun to spite Ashanti.
Nelly’s Relationship May Be a PR Move
Although the reports were never confirmed, Ashanti’s supposed reaction to Nelly’s recent arrest might spark a further divide within the family. If this is the case, it looks like a lot of fans will totally understand Ashanti’s reaction.
The rapper has not seemed okay for quite a while, and his recent surprise marriage to Ashanti only briefly made people forget everything else he’s been up to in the last few years. The worry among fans is that Nelly only got back together with Ashanti for the sake of his public image.
Just a year before he got back together with Ashanti, he became the subject of ridicule after an intimate video of him was leaked online. What made things even worse for him was that he actually leaked it himself by accident.
The video appeared briefly on his Instagram story before quickly being taken down, but it was up long enough to make Nelly a laughing stock online. He soon apologized for the clip, which he said was an old video that was never supposed to be made public.
Nelly seemed to be in such a bad place in 2022, which is why some fans have concluded that getting back together with Ashanti was a PR move on his part. While this would be heartbreaking for Ashanti, it also might explain why Nelly appears to be in such a bad place. Being in a very public marriage with someone for reasons other than love has to take a heavy toll.
However, if Nelly’s response in his Instagram Live is to be believed, the truth is that the couple are happy together. Hopefully, his happy relationship will pull Nelly out of whatever he’s going through right now.
Photo Credits: Angela Simmons/Instagram and Vanessa Simmons/Instagram
Rev Run is the head of one of the most popular and beloved families in showbusiness. However, one tragically less-known member of this extended family is the mother of three of Rev’s children.
Vanessa, Angela, and Jojo Simmons were all born to Rev and his first wife Valerie Vaughn. Such a significant figure within the family flying so low under the radar after splitting with Rev is actually a pretty sad thought.
But a few years ago, she was pulled into the headlines for something even sadder. In 2020, Angela and her siblings mourned the loss of their Grandma June, who was Valerie’s mother. The devastating news was marked by all three siblings on their social media accounts.
Angela took to Instagram with a heartfelt post. She wrote that she couldn’t believe that she was even typing out.
Coming just two years after another horrific tragedy in Angela’s own life, this loss probably hit her really hard. She went on to say that she missed her grandma already, which was echoed by similar messages from Angela and Jojo.
Although Valerie remained pretty quiet about her loss herself, the media attention on her famous children at this time pulled her back into the spotlight. This led many fans to become curious about Valerie and what happened between her and Rev.
With their relationship coming to an end several decades ago, little has been reported about Rev’s first wife. Here’s what we know.
Valerie and Rev Had a Positive Relationship
According to Rev’s Wikipedia entry, he married Valerie in 1983. Although the year of their split is not listed, several online outlets have alleged that they split up in 1992. Despite this, it seems like the relationship between Valerie and Rev remained positive.
In 2012, Valerie gave an interview which was uploaded on YouTube. In the comments, many fans praised Valerie after seeing her appearances on the Run’s House show.
One commenter described them and their children as a “very sweet blended family.” Another gave Valerie credit for “not allowing her divorce from Rev Run to cloud her judgment of what was in the best interest of their three children.” In the interview, Valerie was full of gratitude about her family situation.
She revealed that she came from a small family, having only two brothers. She explained that she had “always wanted sisters.” Instead, she got four daughters to make up for it.
According to an online biography of Valerie, she also has another daughter from a previous relationship named Dayan Danielle, as well as the boy and two girls she shares with Rev.
Valerie stressed in her interview how well Dayan was doing. She said she was happy that her daughter was doing something constructive.
Vanessa Has Been Incredibly Successful
Most recently, she had a daughter named Tiffany, who she shares with her husband Alfonzy Vaughn III. In her interview, Valerie said that both Dayan and Tiffany looked up to Vanessa.
Since growing up and leaving Run’s House behind, both daughters have continued to work in TV as well as other successful ventures. The eldest, Vanessa, now 39 years old, has a family of her own as well as a multi-faceted career.
She’s dabbled in acting, working on shows like Guiding Light and movies like Boogie Town. More recently, she also starred as Caroline in Monogamy.
Vanessa also hosted shows like Project Runway: Threads and the talk show Asking for a Friend. She briefly worked as a model, making it onto Maxim Magazine’s Hot List in 2006.
As well as an actor, Vanessa is a successful entrepreneur with 3 businesses. She owns the skincare line Sugar Me, the clothing brand Glitter and Lace, and co-owns the footwear line Pastry with her sister Angela.
In 2021, the sisters’ brand was named the No. 1 dance sneaker in the US. The brand partnered with 22 NBA dance teams and 15 NFL teams.
Valerie Now Has Grandchildren
Valerie became a grandmother when Vanessa had a daughter with her boyfriend, Mike Wayans. Angela, Valerie’s second daughter with Rev, also gave her a grandchild when she gave birth to her son Sutton. Sutton was named after his late father, who passed away in tragic circumstances after an attack outside his house.
Valerie’s third child and only son with Rev, Joseph Jr, is better known as Jojo Simmons. The 34-year-old spent his early years trying to follow in his dad’s footsteps by becoming a rapper. According to Essence magazine, he recently delivered a verse on an R&B song called “Mary Jane.”
In his younger years, Jojo was reportedly caught up in some serious trouble as a result of his hip-hop ambitions. After Jojo reportedly released a diss track aimed at fellow rapper Juelz Santana in 2013, XXL magazine reported that some associates of Juelz allegedly had an altercation with Jojo. Whatever happened was enough for Jojo to reportedly call Juelz to apologize for his track.
Jojo’s Life Changed Drastically
Luckily, things have reportedly calmed down for Jojo in the years since. The main reason he gives for this was the birth of his daughter Mia in 2016. He shares Mia with his wife Tanice Amira, who he married in 2019.
His newfound domestic life made him look at things a little differently. In an interview with Hollywood Life in 2018, Jojo stated that his daughter had “forced him to mature.” He’d become more “focused” since her birth.
Jojo has also retired from rap, choosing instead to follow his uncle, legendary Def Jam founder, Russell Simmons. He started the recording label Who’s House Entertainment with his friend Femi Iloyi.
Jojo and Femi had worked together on music for TV networks and shows before taking this huge step, and it looks like it’s paid off. His business ventures combined with a regular spot on Growing Up Hip Hop from Season 5 onward have seen him secure a net worth of $2 million.
Rev Found Love Again
In her interview, Valerie talked about how proud she was of all her children. With so many of her kids starting families of their own, Valerie will surely continue to be a hugely important presence in their lives.
It’s also good to hear that Valerie has continued to share a positive relationship with Rev since their marriage came to an end. Rev went on to marry Justine Simmons, with whom he has grown his family even further. Together with his second wife, Rev actually wrote a book in 2020 to share what they’ve learned about maintaining a happy marriage.
Despite the many successes of their own marriage and children, Rev Run and Justine’s lives have also been marked by tragedy. Their daughter Victoria was born in 2006 with a birth defect. Justine gave birth via a C-section, but tragically, Victoria didn’t make it.
Justine opened up about her loss in the couple’s book, OldSchool Love. She described Victoria in the book as a part of her that she felt every day.
Following the loss of Victoria, the couple adopted their daughter Miley. In their Ebony interview, Justine said that adopting was amazing, and that all the women who cannot have babies should know that.
While tragedy has marked the lives of both of Rev’s wives, their large family will always be there to support them through tough times.
Country singer Megan Moroney is best known for her double platinum album Tennessee Orange, which was released in 2022. In the years after, Megan’s popularity soared as she released two albums and several hit singles.
However, a rumored relationship with Morgan Wallen caught the attention of country music fans. After several years of speculation, Megan Moroney is pulling back the curtain on her relationship, and revealing a rather shady side to her life.
Megan Confirmed Her Relationship with Morgan Wallen
Shortly before the release of Tennessee Orange, Megan posted a photo wearing a shirt that some believe belonged to Morgan Wallen. This led to further speculation that the song was actually about him. However, fans were really reaching with this one as Megan was simply wearing a Tennessee Vols shirt, according to Whiskey Riff.
The speculation started when Morgan Wallen commented “Did we ever figure out whose shirt that is?” The fashion choice is pretty on point considering the song features numerous references to the University of Tennessee. At the time, Megan did not confirm whether or not she and Morgan were dating.
She finally divulged new details about the long-rumored relationship on the Call Her Daddy podcast with Alex Cooper. Alex asked point blank “Okay, so Megan. Did you date Morgan Wallen?”
Megan responded to the question with, “Never Exclusively.” This was the first time that Megan directly addressed the possible relationship. She went on to clarify that she purposefully avoided the question in the past but felt it was the right time to finally address it.
Part of her reason for not wanting to talk about it was that Morgan is a relatively private person. What’s interesting is that Megan said they were more than friends, but also never felt that they were in a relationship.
Even more surprising is the fact that she actually met Morgan at the beginning of 2020. Things got shady when Megan tried to explain that the two were friends, then more than friends, but are now back to just being friends.
What’s Next for the Two?
Celebrities dating often proves difficult as scheduling conflicts mean they don’t get to spend much time together. Megan admitted that was part of the reason for her breakup with Morgan.
She also mentioned to People Magazine that she is currently single and enjoying life without being tied down. However, it does sound like she eventually wants to get back to dating and eventually start a family. Her latest album came out in July, so a lot of time has undoubtedly been taken up by putting that together and pumping up its release.
Morgan has also been busy creating new songs and his single Lies Lies Lies caught a lot of attention. Many fans believed it referenced Morgan’s relationship with Megan, but both have confirmed that it does not. In fact, Megan said the two never wrote songs about each other, which is probably a smart move.
Megan Moroney may not be as perfect as she leads on, but it’s nice to see that she and Morgan did in fact have a relationship and that their split was amicable.
Ever since his family’s tv show ended well over a decade ago it’s been hard to keep up with the life of Russy aka Russell Simmons. Turns out it’s because he’s been dealing with a lot in his life and has chosen not to share the details with members of the public.
Russy first came into the spotlight in 2005 when he appeared on his family’s TV show Run’s House. From 2005 to 2009 we got to learn little details about his life here and there even though he was still a child. And as the show ended he decided to take the private route unlike most of his family members.
Trying To Live A Private Life
Since the end of Run’s House in 2009 Russy has been involved in a lot of things. With his biggest project being his appearance on Rev Runs Around the World and Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers. After both shows ran their due course, Russy moved on to other things that don’t involve reality tv. Although he’s sticking to his roots in the entertainment industry.
Over the years he’s been involved in things like rapping, singing, acting, and screenwriting. Russy was signed to Jam Records and has released a handful of songs like Someone Like You, The Christmas Song, and Find Your Love. He uploaded all of his songs to his YouTube channel so that everyone can have easy access to them.
And currently he has about 3.5K subscribers on his channel which isn’t bad considering his catalog. The only problem is he’s had 3.5k subscribers for the past decade. He hasn’t uploaded anything on his channel since 2014. Russy’s once-bright music career has been stagnant in the last couple of years. And for everyone wondering why, he’s yet to give a reason.
But according to the rumors, Russy hasn’t been releasing any songs because he made a decision to step away from the spotlight in general. Apparently, this is because he’s been a victim of bullying online on multiple occasions. At first glance, it might not seem like it but this has apparently been Russy’s reality for the longest time.
The Target of Bullying
He revealed this in 2020 when he did something that completely shocked just about everyone. After being silent for years, four years ago Russy spoke about how much he hated social media and explained that this was the reason why he barely had any kind of social media presence. Apparently, the reason why he hates social media so much is that people online love shaming others so much.
He used Lizzo as an example and talked about how she was attacked online just because of her looks which just isn’t really fair. No one should be attacked or made to feel bad because they look a certain way. Russy spoke in length about his opinion of social media but forgot to talk about one important thing. How social media had also affected his life.
If it wasn’t for a random tweet no one would have probably gotten this piece of information. In this tweet, a picture from Russy’s Instagram page was placed next to a picture of his older brother Diggy. The caption said that it was impossible for Russy and Diggy to be brothers since they apparently don’t look anything alike.
Online Trolls
Because of the way people were making fun of him and his picture, Russy didn’t waste any time deleting the picture from his Instagram page. This was when people started coming to his defense, as everyone believed he wouldn’t have gone as far as deleting his post if the comments that were being made hadn’t hurt his self-esteem.
Then he had people rally around him saying that he looked amazing and shouldn’t let the opinion of others get to him. Since then, Russy has posted fewer and fewer pictures of himself, at one point in time he even stopped posting online altogether.This has just made it harder for him to pursue a career that thrives off social media.
Coupled with the fact Russy just doesn’t like being the center of attention. Even though Russy has tried to avoid all forms of attention and drama online, somehow the drama always finds its way to his doorstep.
A while back, his dad posted a throwback picture of him while wishing him a happy birthday. Talking about how he couldn’t believe Russy was turning 25 already. Sadly, some people took this as an opportunity to make fun of Russy yet again. There were some comments underneath his dad’s post talking about how Russy looked 12 rather than 25.
This time around Russy didn’t make any comment, neither did he ask his dad to take down the picture.
Controversy Again
Proving that he has grown a bit immune to his online bullies which is a great thing because the last time Russy allowed his bullies to get to him, it didn’t end well for him. In 2019, Russy was at the center of a huge controversy when people accused him of trying to lighten his skin color because he didn’t like being black.
This happened after some people decided to dig up old pictures of him from 2013 and compare them to some pictures he had posted of himself back in 2019. When both pictures were placed side by side it did look like Russy had gotten lighter but so did the quality of the device used to take his 2019.
However, people didn’t care and decided to call Russy out for trying to make himself look like someone else.
Russy did have some support after some people came out to talk about how the lighting was different in both pictures and how some people actually looked lighter during winter. Still, this wasn’t enough so Russy was forced to comment on the situation. In his words, he had been battling with eczema for the longest time and that was why he actually looked much lighter than he did years ago.
Finding His Way
After this incident, Russy slowly backed away from the online space and this was what started the rumor of his staying off social media because of bullies. But from the looks of things recently, you can say that Russy has changed even though it’s not very obvious thanks to his limited social presence.
Now, he’s channeling his energy towards things that matter to him only. And rapping is no longer part of those things. From his Instagram page, it seems he’s no longer into music as his bio just reads script writer and actor.He’s slowly starting to warm up to social media with almost 50k followers and 14 posts on Instagram.
With time we can only hope to see more of Russy and his future plans.
Photo Credits: Willie Robertson/Instagram and Jerry Falwell Jr./Instagram
The Robertson family on Duck Dynasty has known its share of scandals—everything from Phil Robertson’s secret daughter to his controversial viewpoints that turned off so many fans. But one explosive Duck Dynasty scandal has been under wraps for far too long.
It involves the shocking fall from grace of a once prominent member of a rich Christian family. There’s also a crazy twist with none other than Donald Trump.
This story is unbelievable because it involves Liberty University, a “private evangelical liberal arts institution.” That’s where the Duck Dynasty clan comes in, but first, let’s recall just what that wealthy guy and his wife were accused of doing.
The University of Chicago Divinity School reported on Jerry Falwell Jr.’s “fall from grace.” Jerry and his wife, Becki, allegedly took a pretty steep tumble after a shocking scandal came to light in the summer of 2020.
Jerry was once described as an “evangelical power player.” The Falwell family’s tremendous wealth and prestige were based on their Christian faith and reputation for “moral righteousness.” But the real truth was Becki had been involved in a scandalous affair with a younger man, and this highly inappropriate relationship lasted for seven years.
The Scandal Began Nearly 11 Years Ago
So, how do the Robertsons fit into this twisted scandal? It all goes back to September 2013, when Willie Robertson appeared at Liberty University’s convocation ceremony and gave a “message of encouragement” to thousands of students and their guests.
At the time, Jerry served as the chancellor of Liberty University, an institution with such a strict “morality code” that students received fines for drinking adult beverages or engaging in bedroom activities outside of marriage. Shockingly, what Jerry and Becki were accused of doing was so much worse.
People Magazine published a stunning report on the young man involved in this scandal. His name is Giancarlo Granda, and his downward spiral began in 2012 when he was a pool attendant at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami.
Jerry and Becki stayed at the hotel on vacation. Giancarlo admitted that he met Becki while she was lounging around the pool and he was serving drinks and meals.
The scandal was featured on a Hulu streaming documentary called “God Forbid: The Sex Scandal that Brought Down a Dynasty.” Even though they didn’t mean DuckDynasty, the Robertsons eventually got embroiled in this twisted mess whether they knew it or not.
In the Hulu documentary, Giancarlo is the first to appear on screen. Shockingly, he stares into the camera and admits what he claims to be the real truth. Listen closely because this is where Donald is exposed as a critical figure in the scandal.
Giancarlo admitted accepting Becki’s invitation “to go back to her room.” Still, he also confessed that he “would’ve just walked away” if he knew the scandal would involve “the president of the largest Christian university in the world and the President of the United States.” For the record, Giancarlo meant Jerry and Donald.
The Accounts of the Scandal Are Contradictory
People reported Giancarlo’s claims that his physical affair was with Becki, but Jerry was always present in the bedroom. Giancarlo’s other cringeworthy allegation was that Jerry “filmed the encounters” and derived self-pleasure from it. However, People wrote that the Falwells “denied those claims” and continued to say, “Jerry had no involvement.”
The University of Chicago reported that Giancarlo “became increasingly enmeshed” in Jerry and Becki’s “private and public lives.” Inside sources can prove that Giancarlo spent “weekends with their family” and even traveled with Jerry and Becki on “Liberty University’s private jet.” Jerry and Becki also “introduced” Giancarlo to their extreme friends, including Donald, a “then-aspiring presidential candidate.”
When Willie spoke at the convocation, the Liberty University website published a glowing article about it. The Robertsons were friends with Jerry. He gave Willie an insane introduction, considering he was allegedly breaking the strict moral codes he’d always preached about.
Liberty University’s article referred to Jerry as “President Jerry Falwell, Jr.” Jerry called Willie “the star and driving force of the biggest reality television show in the history of cable television.” That’s quite the compliment, but Jerry wasn’t done.
Jerry said that besides Willie’s “business savvy,” he and the whole Robertson family were “known for their faith in Jesus Christ.” Jerry added that the Robertsons were more than just “top celebrities.” They were “some of our nation’s most famous Christians.”
Willie Didn’t Address His Friend’s Transgressions
Willie didn’t get up and talk about Phil’s extramarital affairs or his misuse of substances and adult beverages. He focused on how his dad became religious at the age of 28 “and decided to make duck calls” as a business.
Willie told the huge crowd at Liberty University, “Without my father making the decision” to become religious, “there would not be a show called Duck Dynasty.” Willie claimed, “When you are moving toward God, you are moving in the right direction.”
Liberty University wrote that Willie “reminded students” about one thing at the end of his speech. He said that “Satan” will always try to prevent them “from spreading the Gospel.” It’s crazy that Willie was talking about the devil when his good friend Jerry was allegedly getting unholy with his wife and another man.
In August 2015, another press release appeared on Liberty University’s website. This time, “Liberty University President” Jerry was on hand to welcome “the cast and crew” of Duck Dynasty to the campus, where a “large portion” of the “final episode of Season 9” was filmed.
There’s also a photo accompanying this news item. Shockingly, Jerry is seen looking relaxed and friendly with Korie Robertson and Willie, who are dressed casually in typical Duck Dynasty fashion and look camera-ready for their scenes.
Jerry Was Allegedly Blackmailed
People reported on a shocking tell-all that Giancarlo wrote with the help of author Mark Ebner. The partial title of the book is OFF THE DEEP END, a play on words since Giancarlo met Becki by that pool in Miami. This book and the Hulu documentary revealed how the scandal grew even more twisted when Donald got involved.
Giancarlo alleged that “explicit photos” of him and Becki somehow got leaked to Donald’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, who testified at Donald’s New York trial and is also a convicted felon. Allegedly, Michael then blackmailed Jerry into “endorsing Trump in 2016.” Inside sources claim that Jerry was highly influential in swaying Christian right-wing believers to vote for Donald.
The University of Chicago reported that Giancarlo was “ridiculed” when the scandal first went public several years ago. He got nicknamed “pool boy.” Sadly, Giancarlo began to wonder if it would be better to take his own life.
But at the same time, Jerry and Becki’s “carefully constructed image of moral wholesomeness continued to fracture.” Jerry allegedly began drinking too much at public events. The University of Chicago wrote that “suggestive photos” began to pop up on his social media accounts.
The same year as the scandal broke, these “damaging” incidents proved too shocking not to notice. Jerry’s reputation plunged so low that he was forced to step down from his presidency at Liberty University “under a cloud of scandal.”
The Existence of the Tapes Is Undisputed
People reported that Jerry and Becki appeared in the January 2022 issue of Vanity Fair. In this interview, Jerry accused Giancarlo of blackmailing them. Allegedly, Giancarlo said he “would tell people that Jerry participated in the affair.”
People also wrote that Giancarlo continues to deny Jerry’s accusations.
Shockingly, Becki told Vanity Fair that she willingly made “tapes with Granda.” She alleged that she had a “big Canon camera,” and “a couple of times,” she put the camera “on the dresser” in a bedroom, and “Giancarlo agreed to it.”
The only thing the Falwells and Giancarlo continue to agree on is that these “tapes” existed. However, Giancarlo alleged that Jerry and Becki kept at least “half a dozen tapes” in their possession as “an unspoken form of blackmail” to use against him and force him “to do whatever they wanted.”
People described what happened “in late August 2018” when Jerry and Becki invited Giancarlo and some family members “to stay at their farm.” This appears to be the last time that anything scandalous happened between them. Becki claimed to Vanity Fair that she and Jerry were taking the visit as “an opportunity to say goodbye.”
Giancarlo continued to allege that the Falwells were “blackmailing [him] the whole time.” He said that he“carried a gnawing fear” inside that this would be his “downfall.” Giancarlo added, “It almost was.”
Willie and Korie Robertson’s youngest daughter, Bella, married Jacob Mayo at the family’s “grand mansion” in Louisiana. When we say youngest daughter, Bella was only 18 when she said, “I Do” to 21-year-old Jacob. Now, fans are wondering if Bella and Jacob are still together.
Media outlets published updates on the whole Robertson clan as recently as May 2024, but few specific details on Bella and Jacob have been reported.
Wedding Bells
On June 10, 2021, People.com described the “grey skies” on the morning of Bella’s wedding. However, according to People, there turned out to be “a weather miracle” because “the rain stopped just in time” for the ceremony. People did admit that it started pouring again after the reception.
Three weeks before the wedding, Willie and Korie set the record straight on their Facebook series, “At Home With the Robertsons.” Shockingly, Korie revealed that Bella “was getting a little bit of flack” on social media for getting married at 18 to a guy she hadn’t even known for a year.
At the beginning of this video, Korie also mentioned how “weird” it was to read everyone’s “opinions” online about Bella and Jacob being too young to get married. Then, Bella and Jacob discussed the twisted social media reactions to their upcoming marriage.
Rumors Swirling
Shockingly, Bella repeated what one internet troll wrote. They predicted that her marriage would last “maybe five years,” and the troll joked that they were putting money on it failing.
Jacob and Bella also mentioned reading rumors that she was already pregnant and that it was a shotgun wedding. Still, a Fox News Exclusive from the previous December had already shot that rumor down.
Fox News wrote that Bella and Jacob got engaged “the day after Thanksgiving.” Jacob proposed to her “in a barn,” and if that doesn’t sound too romantic, Fox described how Jacob “decked [it] out to pop the question.”
Taste of Country reported in May 2024 that Bella had graduated from Liberty University. They also mentioned that she got married to Jacob, but they didn’t mention a breakup.
However, Taste of Country didn’t have much more to go on. They wrote, “It’s not clear what [Bella’s] next career or personal move will be.” Does that mean that Bella’s marriage is up in the air?
Marriage Counseling
Bella and Jacob sat down together on that episode of “At Home With the Robertsons.” Remember, this was just under a month before their wedding, and Jacob revealed that he and Bella had already started “marriage counseling.”
Jacob noted that one important thing he’d learned in marriage counseling was to “keep it personal” between him and Bella and not let “outside” rumors and influences distract them from what’s really important in their life and relationship.
Fox News asked Bella what she would like to say to anyone who thought “18 is really young to get engaged.” It definitely is, but shockingly, this pattern runs in the Robertson family, and Bella grew up thinking there was nothing wrong with it.
People.com reported on what Jacob said on social media after he got engaged. He wrote on Instagram, “Bella is many things to me,” including his “best friend.”
Jacob loved how he could “lean on” Bella to help solve “any problem with no judgment.” He also revealed that Bella made him see the “honest truth” whenever he was “acting out.”
He wrote that Bella loves him “unconditionally,” whether he did “what she likes or the opposite side of the spectrum.” Jacob sweetly proclaimed that Bella is “the one for me forever. She’s my everything. I thank God for her.”
Bella also told Fox how being vulnerable with Jacob and strong in their faith really pulled them “out of hard things.” She confessed that once they “started talking about it, it became a big step for us to connect.”
Photo Credits: Crockett County Sheriff’s Dept – Tennessee/Facebook
On September 2nd, Amy Slaton of TLC’s 1,000-Lb. Sisters was involved in a shocking Labor Day arrest in Crockett County, Tennessee. This sounds unbelievable, but 36-year-old Amy was allegedly involved in an incident where a camel bit a “guest” visiting a zoo in Alamo, Tennessee, west of Nashville.
People Magazine was among the first national outlets to break this disturbing story. Police reports indicate that Amy has been charged with “child endangerment” and the possession of substances.
Local affiliate WKRN News 2 also covered this story in a breaking news alert on September 3rd. They referred to the “multiple charges” that Amy Slaton-Halterman will face in a court of law after she got “arrested at a drive-thru zoo in West Tennessee.”
People confirmed that law enforcement from the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department responded to “calls of a guest reportedly being bitten by a camel at Tennessee Safari Park.” When Crockett County deputies arrived on the scene, they were “immediately overtaken by suspicious odors” coming from the vehicle involved in the incident. Amy was a passenger, and a man named Brian Scott Lovvorn was also involved and arrested with her.
Amy’s Children Were Allegedly Present at the Arrest
People quoted a Facebook post from the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department listing the charges as “illegal possession of schedule I, illegal possession of schedule IV, and two counts of child endangerment.” Amy and Brian were “booked in the Crockett County Jail,” but the Sheriff set the record straight on what this all means.
The Sheriff’s Facebook post explained that the “charges and allegations” Amy and Brian face “are merely accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence.” They are “presumed innocent… until proven guilty… through due process of law.”
Us Weekly reported on September 3rd that the Sheriff’s Facebook post didn’t mention whether Amy’s kids, 4-year-old Gage and 2-year-old Glenn, were in the vehicle. However, some outlets are connecting the dots and alleging that Amy’s kids were present, and that accounts for the two charges of child endangerment.
The US Deputy Editor of Hello! Magazine online reported that Amy was with her “boyfriend, Brian.” They also alleged that Amy was the “guest” at the zoo who was “bitten by a camel.”
Media outlets quickly uploaded Amy and Brian’s mugshots. Hello! described Amy as “grimacing for the camera wearing [an orange] prison jumpsuit.”
E! News updated this story mid-morning on Tuesday. They confirmed that the Sheriff’s social media post didn’t “supply additional details on the alleged camel bite.” Still, E! News mentioned that the post did have a descriptive headline: “FROM FEEDING A CAMEL TO THE SLAMMER,” which is a pretty big clue about what Amy could have allegedly done from inside her vehicle to set this chain of events off.
Amy Publicly Bashed Her Previous Boyfriends
There isn’t yet much to report about who this Brian guy is, either. However, E! News has extensively reported on Amy’s dating history after her 2023 divorce from Michael Halterman.
In March 2024, E! News reported that Amy broke up with another boyfriend, who was only referred to as “Kevin.” Sadly, Amy began “posting a series of cryptic quotes” on social media about her love life, and E! News claimed that Amy “slammed her boyfriend Kevin for only dating her because he ‘wanted fame.’”
On March 11th, Amy also spilled some tea in a TikTok video, revealing she was suffering from “a dash of low self-esteem.” In the video, Amy is seen trying on a black strapless party dress in a fitting room. She’s really putting herself out there, and her fans responded with love and positive vibes for the reality TV star.
Amy seemed grateful for the well wishes, commenting on one post, “I love y’all.” Then, she got real.
Amy wrote that it had been a “ruff few days.” She attacked Kevin online. Amy also wrote that she’d decided not to cry over “his loser a**.”
E! News reported that Amy was “first linked” to Kevin in February 2024, but their relationship was short-lived. E! News claimed that Amy “first suggested she may be single again on March 7.”
Amy revealed on TikTok that “she was going through a difficult time.” She talked about people who mistakenly figured she didn’t “hurt” because she always kept “going.” Amy set the record straight, writing, “Let me be clear… I hurt AND keep going.”
Amy Focused on Her Children after Michael
She also revealed another side of this dating disaster. Amy explained on TikTok that “life is already hard.” That’s why she didn’t “want to be around anyone who makes it worse.”
Unfortunately, Amy has been involved with a couple of guys like this. You have to wonder if Brian is just another “loser” boyfriend to add to the pile.
E! News also described the “important lesson” that Amy claimed she’d learned after her divorce from Michael. It might sound like personal growth, but is Amy really practicing what she preached?
On February 25th, Amy uploaded a TikTok video while still involved with Kevin. She said that any new suitor in her life had to “meet my kids’ daddy first and build that bond.” Amy made the shocking claim that Kevin would meet her kids “maybe in a year.”
Amy had previously revealed that Kevin has three kids. She explained, “I’m not meeting his kids, and he ain’t meeting my kids for almost a year.”
Since this relationship appeared to barely last a month, Kevin must not have met Gage and Glenn. But what about Brian and the unnamed kids in the car during that arrest at Tennessee Safari Park?
Amy Quickly Moved on from Michael
Last December, E! News reported that Amy had detailed the “sparks” she felt in a “new romance” after her divorce, but they weren’t talking about Kevin in this exclusive. E! News revealed that Amy had gotten involved with a guy named Tony Rodgers, another short-lived relationship. Shockingly, Amy confessed “why she knew she had to dive into a relationship with Tony… following her breakup with Michael.”
Amy had gone “social media official” with Tony only one month before. She told E! News exclusively that “the sparks just flew” with him, and she had to “go for it,” even though she wasn’t sure if it was the “right time.” Turns out it wasn’t.
E! News confirmed that Amy went public with her “new relationship [just] eight months” after Michael filed for divorce. Amy and Michael were married for four years, and she revealed more of her sad story to E!.
Amy admitted she didn’t “really know what the final breaking point was,” but she described her marriage as “a struggle for a while.” She also claimed, “The love wasn’t there like it used to be.”
Amy seemed to be putting her kids first then. She told E!, “Things just got harder,” and she “knew things had to change” for them.
Amy Is Receiving Mental Health Treatment
E! News reported on Amy’s divorce from Michael in March 2023. They’d been married since March 2019, and their youngest son was only nine months old when Michael filed to end the marriage at “Union County courthouse.”
E! News wrote that Amy and Michael’s relationship began “when they were kids.” She had revealed to The Sun that she met Michael when she was eight years old, and she alleged that they “stopped dating” when Michael “turned 18.”
However, Amy and Michael’s relationship eventually turned romantic again. She told The Sun that he loved and supported her, and added that Michael didn’t care how much she weighed or how much weight she lost.
After her sons were born, Amy also “opened up to E! News” about the good and not-so-good parts of having “two kids under the age of 2.” For Amy, the “best part” was watching Gage and Glen interacting with each other and “[getting] to know each other.”
The “worst part” might sound familiar to many parents with kids close in age. Amy revealed that being “home alone with the two of them” could get bad when her boys both started “crying at the same time.” She added, “I don’t know which one to give my attention to first.”
People Magazine published an “exclusive” with Amy in December 2023, where she revealed shocking details about her mental health and “bipolar disorder diagnosis.” Even though Amy had lost “176 lbs,” she claimed to be suffering “PTSD” from her divorce.
Amy went to therapy and said, “It’s a relief to know that I’m not crazy.” Hopefully, Amy’s mental health will get back on track following this bizarre arrest.
