Kailyn Lowry just spoke out about her experience with her newborn twins being in the NICU. She opened up about this on the January 26th episode of her podcast Barely Famous where the guest was her boyfriend, Elijah Scott.
She has explained, on a previous episode of the same podcast, that the twins were born prematurely. They were born five weeks early and were admitted to the NICU. On this week’s episode, Kailyn went into more detail about the details of their NICU stay.
She explained that the twins went straight to the NICU after their birth. She said she and Elijah didn’t get the chance to hold the babies until more than 24 hours later. Kailyn went on to explain that the twins’ stay in the NICU wasn’t just for a couple of days; they had to stay there for several weeks.
Kailyn’s Daughter Didn’t Show Signs of Hunger
She also explained that she found some things very concerning during that time. Kailyn hasn’t announced the names of her twins yet, but she has said that one of them is a boy and one is a girl. It was her daughter in particular that she was most worried about during their NICU stay.
She explained that the twins’ behavior and symptoms at the time were significantly different from each other. Especially worrying to Kailyn was the fact that her daughter didn’t show signs of hunger.
She said that her daughter would sleep all the time and wouldn’t even wake up when it was time for feeding. Kailyn explained that this was something she had never seen before in her life. She said that she tried feeding her daughter but she just wouldn’t take the bottle.
This was especially worrying to Kailyn because, at that same time, her son didn’t have the same problem. She said he had no problem waking up for feeding and would drink from a bottle.
What made her really concerned for her daughter was the fact that both of the twins were in the NICU for some of the same reasons. Later, when her son was released from the NICU, the situation also became logistically difficult for her and Elijah. She explained that her son was released first, while her daughter had to stay in the NICU for a while longer.
Elijah and Kailyn Spent Hours at The Hospital
That meant she and Elijah had one newborn at home that they had to take care of, along with their five older kids. At the same time, they still had another newborn at the hospital.
Kailyn and Elijah explained that this was especially difficult because the hospital was an hour’s drive away from their home. Elijah said that every day, at least one of them would travel to the hospital to be with their daughter.
Kailyn said that when she visited, she would spend hours there with her. That left Elijah to care for their other baby, as well as all the other kids by himself.
Kailyn explained that she was also concerned about how the situation didn’t allow her daughter to bond properly with everyone. Her daughter was forced to spend time apart from her twin, and Kailyn couldn’t bond with her as well as she wanted to, either. She said that she even broke down about the situation while at the hospital one time.
Eventually, even her daughter was released from the NICU. At present, she and Elijah have both of the twins at home. Kailyn said that since her daughter came home, her bonding experience with her has been much better.
She explained that there are still worries that she hasn’t fully resolved. For example, the fact that the twins’ bond with each other was strained by having to spend so much time apart. Kailyn said that she was working to fix that, and overall, things seem to be looking up for her family.
But where did she come from?Why wasn’t she harmed by Gypsy’s mom, too?And why has she been talking about Gypsy so much? Does she want fame by publicly associating with her sister now after all these years?
When Mia started popping out everywhere and talking about her sister, many people had questions: Like – where was she all this time? How did Gypsy Rose really feel about her sister? And did she also suffer at the hands of Gypsy’s mom, Dee Dee?
Did Mia Blanchard and Gypsy Rose Grow Up Together?
Well, the truth is that she didn’t, because she and Gypsy are actually half-sisters. Dee Dee isn’t Mia’s mom. Rod Blanchard, Gypsy’s dad, is Mia’s dad.
Rod and Dee Dee got together when he was still in high school. He was 17, while Dee Dee was already 24. She got pregnant just a couple of months into their relationship. They got married and had Gypsy. Unfortunately, Rod soon realized that he didn’t actually love Dee Dee.
He left her and he met his current wife, Kristy. Kristy and Rod got married and they had two kids together – Mia and Dylan. Mia was born in 2001, which means that she’s only 22 years old.
Her sister Gypsy is about 10 years older than her, but they still seem to have a really strong bond.
After Gypsy was released from prison, her family threw her a welcome party. Mia shared some photos from that party on her Instagram, including a photo of her and Gypsy standing close together and smiling. In the caption, Mia wrote:“the sweetest hello, welcome home sister.”
Gypsy then actually also shared the photo of her and Mia on her Instagram, and she captioned the post with “sister love.”
Is There More to Gypsy Rose and Mia’s Relationship?
So it’s clear that these two appear to have a loving relationship and to be happy to be reunited after all these years. But is Mia actually just happy to have her sister back? Or is there something more to it all? Could she be chasing the spotlight?
Like I said, Rod and Kristy had two kids together…Mia and Dylan…
What’s interesting is that Dylan isn’t really in the spotlight at all. He’s not super active on social media or anything like that. Mia, on the other hand, IS pretty active, and she’s also been sharing her thoughts and opinions on Gypsy’s life.
But why are the siblings so different? Is it just because Dylan prefers to keep his life private, while Mia is more outgoing?Or does Mia secretly want fame?
It’s honestly hard to say…
Because some of the things she’s said about Gypsy are a little strange…
Mia Has Made Comments About Gypsy Rose’s Husband
For example, she publicly admitted that she wished Gypsy wouldn’t have married her husband so soon. Gypsy married Ryan Scott Anderson in 2022. She was still serving time back then. So, when she was released, she was ready to start her married life with Ryan right away.
And apparently, Mia wasn’t a huge fan of that idea. “I kind of wish she would have just waited so she can live at home with mom and dad. It would be easier for family time,” she said.
Mia added that it would be easier for her and Dylan to create a bond with Gypsy if she lived with them instead of Ryan. She said that they were robbed of that bond and it’s just not going to be the same as if she lived with them after her release.
Rod and Kristy seemingly agreed with this. Mia admitted to all this in a Lifetime docuseries titled “The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.” And honestly, this part of what she had to say about Gypsy and Ryan’s marriage was kind of understandable.
She WAS still saying that she wished Gypsy wouldn’t have married someone she loved, but you can see why she would feel that way. She just wanted time with her sister, even if it was a little weird for her to speak out against her sister’s marriage.
But this wasn’t all that Mia had to say about it, and the other thing she said was kind of strange too…
“She doesn’t know what it’s like to live with a man and I’m just worried it’ll end in divorce,” she added. I understand why this might’ve been a worry for Mia, but why would she say this publicly?Why not just share her worries with Gypsy instead of calling her out like that?
I feel like she should’ve been a little more supportive of Gypsy. And this definitely made me think that she could just be interested in the spotlight.
But Mia then explained her statement a little more: “I don’t want to make her feel like I don’t support her or that she’s still being controlled, but I never met him.”
I feel like that explains a lot…As Gypsy’s sister, Mia probably felt protective of her, and she didn’t know if she could trust this man that she’d never even met before. After she finally met him, she said that she felt more at ease about the whole thing.
She said that she was still worried that this was all happening too fast, but at the end of the day, she didn’t want to keep Gypsy from doing anything. She just wanted her to live her life — because she still had a whole life to experience… after everything that happened.
Mia Is Aware That Gypsy Was Robbed of a Childhood
It seems like, while Mia had her reservations about the marriage, she did her best to support Gypsy, and she appears to be aware of what Gypsy’s life looked like before she went to prison, and how important it is that Gypsy has her freedom now. Which is something she didn’t really have even before she received her sentence.
Mia actually spoke out about the sentence, too. In the docuseries, she said that she thought that 10 years was too long. Mia said that she agreed that Gypsy deserved to be in jail, but she also deserved to get help. She also seems to be aware of the fact that her and Gypsy’s childhoods looked entirely different.
“I got to grow up with a loving father and a loving mother, I got to grow up going to school with my friends, hanging out with my friends, learning to do all these things and she never had that,” she said, adding that all of this was taken away from Gypsy by Dee Dee.
And it’s clear that she feels bad for her sister and what happened to her. Maybe this is why she’s so outspoken about Gypsy these days. It’s not because she wants to be in the spotlight, but because she wants to stand up for her sister and make her feel loved.
This includes being worried about her when she’s making huge decisions, like getting married to someone her family doesn’t really know.
Mia Is Active On Instagram And She Is Studying Nursing
If you go to Mia’s Instagram, you’ll also see that she’s been pretty active on there for YEARS at this point, so it’s not like she’s only on social media now because of Gypsy and the opportunity to gain more followers.
Mia has always posted photos of herself and her life, so maybe she’s just really comfortable in the spotlight anyway, and that’s why she’s not afraid to speak up for and about Gypsy right now.
I do really think that she has her sister’s best interest in mind. She’s also a young woman. Like I said, she’s only 22 years old, so it makes sense for her to enjoy the attention and be active on social media.
Mia is also studying nursing at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, so, she clearly has her own career ambitions.
Amber Portwood from Teen Mom has a new boyfriend, and things are getting serious between the two of them. Us Weekly spoke to someone close to Amber, and the source revealed details about her new man.
His name is Gary; he is in his late 30s. Amber will turn 34 this May, which means she and Gary are of a similar age.
Unlike Amber, Gary doesn’t have any children of his own. But according to the Us Weekly insider, he is very family-oriented, as he takes care of his parents.
Amber and Gary have reportedly been dating for about four months now. They met on a dating app. At this stage, they are still trying to get to know each other, but according to the source, things are getting serious.
Gary lives in Amber’s hometown – Indianapolis, Indiana.
The source told Us Weekly that he is different from Amber’s exes. This is mostly because he’s never seen Teen Mom. The insider said: “All the guys Amber has dated before she met on social media and were fans of the show.”
Gary isn’t like that. According to the source, he has never seen the show, which is why Amber reportedly feels that she can finally date in the way she’s always wanted to.
Amber herself has not yet talked about Gary on her social media.
Amber Welcomed Her First Child in 2008
Amber’s new boyfriend is not the first Gary she has dated. She used to be in a relationship with Gary Shirley. Their relationship was documented on 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom.
The former couple welcomed their daughter, Leah, in November 2008. Amber and Gary got engaged, but things didn’t last.
Their relationship wasn’t very stable. They had several fights – and some even turned physical. Eventually, the two of them broke off their engagement and decided to go their separate ways.
Gary gained full custody of their daughter in 2011. He later married his current wife, Kristina Anderson, in 2015. The two also welcomed their daughter, Emilee Grace, that same year.
These days, Amber and Gary are amicably co-parenting Leah, according to an Us Weekly source.
Amber Will Never Stop Fighting for Her Children
From 2014 to 2017, Amber dated Matt Baier, whom she met on social media. The two of them even got engaged. However, they broke up after three years together.
Soon after, People confirmed that Matt married his current wife, Jennifer Conlon, in Las Vegas.
Amber welcomed her second child in May 2018. She had her son James with her ex, Andrew Glennon. At the time, Amber told Us Weekly that Andrew was an amazing man who loved taking care of James. She said that it was almost perfect.
According toIndy Star, Amber was arrested in the summer of 2019. She pleaded guilty to two charges of DV and intimidation. The pair broke up after that.
In 2022, Andrew was granted full custody of their son James. Amber was devastated when she found out about the ruling. She told Us Weekly: “I’ll never stop fighting for my children, who I love more than anything.”
These days, Andrew and James live in California, while Amber lives in Indiana, where her new boyfriend, Gary, also lives.
A new interview just exposed Gypsy Rose Blanchard in a seriously crazy and unusual way. She may be more like her mom than anyone realizes.
But this time, her victim might just be her husband, Ryan. In the interview snippet, which went viral on TikTok, Gypsy appears to be controlling Ryan the entire time. She keeps her hand on his arm — and not to be affectionate or loving towards her husband.
Gypsy Rose’s Body Language Reveals She Controls Ryan
In fact, it seems like it’s actually the opposite. It seems like she’s using her hand to control what he says to the woman who’s interviewing them. Whenever he says something that she doesn’t like or doesn’t want him to say, you can see that she nudges him. And instantly, Ryan stops talking.
But really, that’s just the tip of the iceberg…Because if you keep watching, she doesn’t just stop at nudging him…
At one point, the interviewer starts asking about Gypsy’s education. And when she does, Ryan starts answering that Gypsy didn’t go to school, which is true. Nothing about that statement is false: Gypsy didn’t go to school.
But when he responds, Gypsy actually whispers at him to shut up. Why? Is she self-conscious about the fact that she has no education? Does she want people to think that she’s more educated than she actually is?
I mean, it would make sense if she was worried that people are going to think that she’s different or weird because she didn’t go to school.
And she’s lived a whole lifetime of being considered different and weird because of everything her mom put her through. So it would make sense if this is something that she’s extra sensitive to.
But it seems like it’s much more dark and twisted than that.
Because when you look at Gypsy, you can see the anger behind her eyes when she does all of these things to Ryan. She goes from putting up a bright and cheery front to instantly switching to a dark and angry look behind her eyes.
Is Gypsy Rose Manipulating the World Just Like Her Mom?
Just a few seconds later she switches back to a big, fake smile, which has everyone wondering: Is Gypsy manipulating the entire world, just like her mom?
Think about it…This is literally all Gypsy has ever known. She was never socialized in the real world. All she’s ever known is her mom’s manipulation to get what she wanted. If anything, that was Gypsy’s education growing up.
And the weirdest thing about this interview is that everything she was nudging him about are things that she’s already talked about publicly.So why does she suddenly have a problem with it?
It honestly seems like she’s trying to distance herself from her previous life as much as possible. She wants everyone to forget what she did to her mom, even downplaying her involvement and trying to play the victim.
It seems like she’s completely forgotten that the only reason that anyone knows who she is is because of what she did to her mom. But because she’s clearly trying to leave her old life behind, you have to wonder, when will she leave Ryan behind?
Yes…When…Not if…Because after that interview, it seems like it’s only a matter of time.
Gypsy and Ryan Almost Ended Their Marriage
What a lot of people don’t know is just how much Gypsy and Ryan have been hiding from the public. In fact, you would really only know this little-known fact about just how bad their relationship is if you were a super fan of hers in 2022.
You might remember that Gypsy and Ryan got married in July of 2022. Whenever they talk about their marriage, they make sure to say that they’re not actually newlyweds, because they’ve been married for over a year.
But obviously, they weren’t able to live like a married couple until very recently, and things weren’t as perfect as they wanted us to believe when Gypsy was still behind bars.
Because just four months after their wedding, Gypsy shared a letter with a fan page of hers, and you’ll never believe what that letter said.
It read: “It is with a heavy heart that this morning I made a decision to go ahead and file for annulment and end my marriage with Ryan. My marriage ends with no fault to either of us. I believe we are just in different places in our lives, and find it too difficult to walk a path together, at this point.”
But then, nothing happened. She never filed for the annulment. and it seems that they were able to get past the rough patch that began so soon after their marriage started.
But now, they’re living as a married couple for the first time — something that they’ve never gotten to do before.
Because their entire previous relationship was when Gypsy was behind bars. And worse yet, they only have each other. They’re constantly together. Ryan lost his job as a special education teacher because of his high-profile relationship with Gypsy. And, because of that, Ryan does nothing but follow Gypsy around to her interviews all day.
They’re literally always together, which seems like it’s just a recipe for disaster, especially when Gypsy decides to ditch Ryan once and for all.
Ryan Isn’t the Only Man Gypsy Got Engaged To In Prison
Ryan isn’t the only man Gypsy got engaged to while she was behind bars. According to multiple sources, this was Gypsy’s pattern when she was in prison: She would start relationships with and get engaged to men who would write her letters for attention and then cast them to the side when she found someone new.
And it’s not like Gypsy and Ryan could really get to know each other while she was behind bars. So how well could they know each other really?
And it only gets messier, because there are actually multiple reports that Gypsy has never been in therapy. She hasn’t processed the loss of her mother at all, or anything that happened to her, or why she is the way that she is.
These are all things that she desperately needs to do in order to live a halfway normal life, but it doesn’t seem like she has any interest in doing so at all.
She just wants to go on as though nothing happened, and that she lived a normal life, and went to school, and didn’t have a hand in ending the life of her mom.
But that’s just not the case at all… And the longer that she goes without processing that and figuring out how to change her behavior, the longer that she’s going on manipulating the entire world.
Because this isn’t something that just started. Even at her trial, Gypsy manipulated everyone. And we know that she hasn’t gone through therapy to work on that psychological torment. This makes it pretty obvious that she only said those things in court to get everyone to feel bad for her and give her a lesser sentence.
Gypsy Went Silent and Stopped Doing Interviews
It’s starting to seem more and more obvious that Gypsy is aware that everyone’s starting to wake up to her manipulation, though. Because almost immediately after that interview came out, where Gypsy nudged Ryan over and over again and told him to shut up, she went radio silent on social media.
Like she was aware that the public perception of her was changing. Because, think about it: When everyone was fangirling over Gypsy, she was everywhere.
She was doing interviews and making jokes that were going viral. But then the second that people started to call her out, she went completely silent on social media and stopped doing interviews.
So is she just scared that people are starting to hate her? Or are she and Ryan just having a ton of problems?
After that awkward interview, it definitely seems like anything could be possible.
Jimmy Butler is a standout forward for the Miami Heat, but Jimmy is making moves—or more like sounds—off the court because this NBA star is also getting into country music.
Jimmy first talked about creating country music well over a year ago, and to date, he’s produced sixty tracks that could be included on a country album. But Jimmy has a bigger goal in mind. Ultimately, he wants to record 200 country music songs.
Jimmy talked about his musical endeavor with The Guardian, and he made another thing perfectly clear. While Jimmy is creating and producing these country music tracks, that doesn’t mean he’s doing any singing.
Jimmy told The Guardian, “I’m like the DJ Khaled of this thing.” Jimmy is inspired by how “crazy talented” DJ Khaled is. He added, “To bring all these artists together and to have them be able to maintain the egos and be like, ‘Yo, look, this is what we’re trying to get done here.”
He believes that DJ Khaled has “mastered” that method in his genre of music. Jimmy wants to bring that formula to his country project as a writer and producer. He’s already pulled in some serious talent to sing his original country songs.
According to Taste of Country, Jimmy shared one of his self-produced country tracks on social media. This catchy song features Breland on vocals.
Jimmy’s song received over 34,000 likes—and counting—on Instagram. He captioned his audio clip with, “@breland was here!! y’all better buy my album.”
“Don’t Take the Girl” Sparked Jimmy’s Love of Country Music
Jimmy is from Tomball, Texas, on the outskirts of Houston. While he’s become an avid country music fan, it’s interesting to note that Jimmy’s decision to make country music started because of a practical joke.
Taste of Country reported that in 2021, Jimmy began listening to country music during his pregame warmups. He knew very little about current country music, so Jimmy searched online for “best country songs.” The number one search result was “Don’t Take the Girl” by Tim McGraw. Jimmy said he just went with it.
But Jimmy also confessed that he only played country music on his headphones to shock reporters and fellow players. He knew that no one expected him to be into country music, and Jimmy figured the joke would be on them.
But then Jimmy confessed that he really started listening to the lyrics of songs like “Don’t Take the Girl.” He said, “I was like, ‘Damn, poor kids, poor guy.’”
Then, something truly unexpected happened to Jimmy. He began searching online for more “top country songs,” and Jimmy grew to love country music.
That’s when Jimmy set a goal to make a country album. He wanted to prove to himself that he could reach that goal.
But Jimmy has admitted in the Guardian interview that the experience has been humbling. He realizes now that so many people in the country music space initially think, “Man, I can do that,” and make a hit country song.
But Jimmy said, “You really don’t know how difficult it is.” The good news is, Jimmy said he has “all these songs on the back burner.” He admitted, “It’s fun, and I do love it, but my goodness, it’s difficult.”
Jimmy Butler Talks About His Coffee Company
NBA fans should be glad that Jimmy has no plans to give up professional basketball. He’s a six-time All-Star who’s been compared to NBA legends like Michael Jordan.
Jimmy has played in two NBA finals over the last four years, but when he’s off the court, he prefers to talk about his country music goals and also his coffee company. Several years ago, Jimmy started his Bigface coffee brand.
He said he’s taken “origin trips” to coffee-bean-growing regions in Peru and Columbia. Jimmy revealed, “I wanted to learn what it really takes to make coffee. I’m talking from the ground up.”
If you didn’t know how Jimmy came up with the idea for Bigface coffee, he conceived the idea during the pandemic when the NBA played in the Disney World Bubble. Jimmy started brewing his Bigface coffee in his Disney hotel room. His fellow players became his first customers at $20 per cup.
Nia Long and her ex-fiance have reached a settlement over custody in their divorce proceedings. People Magazine reported on January 23 that Nia and NBA coach Ime Udoka have finalized their agreement regarding custody and child support for their son, Kez.
Court documents obtained by People have reportedly shown that Nia will have sole physical custody of the twelve-year-old. However, it was also reported that both parents will continue to share joint legal custody, with Ime being afforded reasonable visitation with their son.
People reported that the reason given in the documents for this decision was Ime’s need to travel with the Houston Rockets during and around the NBA season. The documents read, “Udoka shall have reasonable visitation with Kes, which may take into consideration Kez’s schedule and concerns.” “But,” it continued, “shall not prevent or interfere with Kez’s visitation with Udoka.”
People also reported that Ime will be responsible for Kez’s travel expenses during visitation around the NBA season. In addition, Ime will pay for his son’s nanny to transport him.
The document went on to assert that “if the parties are unable to agree upon Udoka’s visitation,” they would have to consult Kez’s “treating therapist.” The therapist would then “encourage the visits with Udoka” and inform both parents of what was best for Kez.
People reported that Nia and Ime would share or alternate holidays with their son. Ime will be allowed “up to three non-consecutive weeks of vacation time with Kez each year.” Nia will also reportedly receive $32,000 per month in child support from her ex.
Nia Continues to Focus on Her Children
The settlement has come at the end of a long, drawn-out breakup between the former couple.
Nia filed for legal and physical custody of their son last August. The filing came eight months after the couple ended their 13-year relationship in December 2022. Documents related to Nia’s filing were later obtained by Entertainment Tonight.
In the documents, Nia reportedly requested that Ime have “reasonable visitation” as long it was “consistent with the child’s best interests.” However, People reported that Nia had alleged in her filing for custody that her former partner had “failed” to support their child, who they welcomed in 2011.
The former couple got engaged in 2015 but called things off seven years later. Their split followed Ime’s suspension as head coach of the Boston Celtics for an alleged affair with a co-worker.
When news of their breakup became public, Nia issued a statement to People. She said, “The outpouring of love and support” she had received meant so much to her. She went on to say, “Above all, I am a mother and will continue to focus on my children.”
Following the settlement of her custody battle, Nia appears to be able to focus on raising her youngest son. Ime, meanwhile, stated last April that he was taking part in counseling with his son “to help him improve the situation that I put him in.”
Tammy Slaton’s body transformation journey continues with a major milestone: Her first plane ride alongside sisters Misty and Amanda.
The 1000-lbs Sisters star has lost about 440 pounds since undergoing bariatric surgery in 2022 and can now fit in a plane seat. The moment was documented on a January 23 episode of the TLC reality TV show, where Tammy is shown feeling anxious before a flight to Pensacola, FL,E! News reports.
Tammy actually purchased two economy seats as a precaution, which she didn’t end up needing. “When I actually got on the plane and sat down and was comfortable,” Tammy shared in a confessional. “I was kind of surprised that I didn’t need both seats that we paid for.” She added that she was able to buckle her seat belt.
Tammy Was Nervous About Turbulence During the Flight
Weight loss victory aside, it was a turbulent flight. “I was cool until we actually started lifting off,” said Tammy. “My family forgot to mention some stuff about the plane ride. The turbulence was really bad. Once I was able to compare to things I’ve already done, like riding in a car or going over train tracks, I was golden.”
When the plane landed, Tammy cheered and made jokes about making it alive: “We made it! Safely!”
“I’m ready for another one,” she added. This significant milestone follows an extensive weight loss journey. Viewers met Tammy in 2020 when she weighed over 700 pounds and could barely walk, let alone travel. Since then, they have continued to witness the ups and downs of her transformation.
Tammy’s Weight Loss Transformation Ups and Downs
Tammy nearly didn’t make it after a health scare that had her put in a medically induced coma with a ventilator. She then returned to a weight loss rehab to continue working on her health goals and lose enough weight for bariatric surgery.
Tammy now weighs about 285 pounds. She shows off her continued weight loss on Instagram and shares healthy living tips with her followers. “Oh, you eat proteins, low carbs, no sugars, no pop, portion control,” she told an Instagram user.
Her lungs have also gotten stronger and she requires less support from her oxygen machine. “I’m thankful to be alive, and it’s fun to be progressing as much as I am,” she told PEOPLE.
Tammy and Caleb: A Tragic Love Story
Despite those wins, Tammy unfortunately experienced tragedy when her husband, Caleb Willingham, passed away at the age of 40 in June 2023.
Tammy and Caleb met at a weight loss rehab center, and their love story was documented on 1000-lbs Sisters. The couple often fought about Caleb’s struggle with food addiction and Tammy’s desire to make healthier choices.
“He was my best friend and I loved him dearly. When I met Caleb he became my guardian angel and now he really is watching over me,” Tammy said in a heartbreaking statement to PEOPLE.
Later on, in an interview with the outlet, she revealed that she had Caleb’s ashes turned into jewelry: “Knowing that he’s with me, it’s helping me pass the day. I find myself grabbing my necklace and holding it a lot. When I take off my jewelry, I feel like it’s weird, separation anxiety. I start panicking,” she said.
Chris Young was arrested on January 22nd at a bar in Midtown Nashville. He was charged with assaulting an officer, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
According to court documents obtained by WKRN, the 38-year-old singer was at a bar called Tin Roof with some people he knew. At approximately 8:30 in the evening, a couple of regulatory agents came into the bar for a compliance check. The report by the agents said that when they walked into the bar, a man, later found to be Chris, had his ID in his hand above his head.
Chris Young Reportedly Followed the Agents
WKRN reported that after they checked his identification, he allegedly started to follow the agents around. Young asked them some questions and then took videos of them on his cellphone. When the officers left the bar to perform a compliance check at the next one, Chris and the group of people he was with continued to follow them. The arrest affidavit stated that they followed the pair to Dawg House. When it was time for the agents to move on from that establishment, Chris supposedly made it clear that he didn’t want them to go. One of the agents said that while walking out the door, Chris put his hands out to stop him from leaving the bar. He then allegedly struck him on the shoulder.
The report specified that his eyes were bloodshot and watery at the time and that his speech was slurred. The agent claimed that he pushed the country star away to create distance since he had no idea who he was or what he had. Allegedly, patrons of the bar then got up, put themselves between Chris and the agent, and started yelling.
Whiskey Riff reported that things then got even more physical. According to the court documents, it took two officers to finally physically detain him. He was booked into the Nashville Metro Jail later that night. On Tuesday 23rd, he was released and is scheduled to appear in court on the 16th of February.
Chris Has Been Promoting His Upcoming Album
The incident happened just days after Chris performed a few of his hits at another Nashville bar, the Bootleggers Inn. He uploaded a video of his show on TikTok.
He’s been promoting his latest album, which he said will be his largest one yet. It’s called Young Love & Saturday Nights and is scheduled for release in March 2024. In an Instagram post, Chris revealed that it’ll be his ninth studio album and will have 18 tracks on it.
Chris has also been getting some media attention because of his dramatic weight loss. An article by People Magazine reported that he’d lost 60 pounds since 2022. He told the news outlet that he’d been cooking his own food a lot more and working out a little bit more. In the caption for a shirtless picture of himself that he posted on Instagram, Chris shared how much weight he’d already lost and added that he was still not done. The post got a lot of support from fans and other country singers in the comments section.
Photo Credits: Elle King/Instagram and @auctioneergirl/TikTok
Reports have come out that country singer Elle King gave a pretty off-key performance at a concert celebrating Dolly Parton’s 78th birthday. TMZ first shared that Elle allegedly appeared to be under the influence while performing at the show at the Grand Ole Opry.
TMZ also reported that Elle admitted to having had “one too many” before stepping onto the stage. According to the online outlet, Elle was caught on multiple videos “botching” her rendition of Dolly’s song “Marry Me.” Elle allegedly appeared to have forgotten some of the lyrics to the tune before unleashing a string of curse words. Some of the footage of Elle’s performance was later uploaded to TikTok by user @auctioneergirl.
In the clip, Elle can be seen standing at a microphone as she sings, only for her voice to start cracking as she forgets the words. Elle is then filmed admitting that she didn’t know the words before pleading with the crowd not to tell Dolly.
TMZ reported that at one point, Elle also mocked the audience for buying tickets to the show. In the clip, she explained in an expletive-laden rant, “I’m not even gonna lie. Y’all bought tickets for this. You ain’t getting your money back.”One fan shouted back, “I don’t want it,” before Elle replied, “Good, ’cause you ain’t getting it.” She then added, “I’ll tell you one more thing. Hi, my name is Elle King. I’m hammered.”
One of Elle’s bandmates reportedly suggested that they play one of her own songs. The 34-year-old singer and daughter of Rob Schneider responded, saying, “I can barely play another person’s song. Let me see if I can play one of mine.”
Elle Has Received Backlash on Social Media
Following the concert, one fan who attended complained about Elle on X, formerly known as Twitter. They wrote that Elle “ruined the night with her horrible, drunk, and profane performance.” The fan added that “Parton would have been mortified.” TMZ reported that Elle has not yet commented on the backlash to her performance.
However, others have reportedly had their say. The Daily Mail reported that the Grand Ole Opry, where the concert was held, has spoken out on the controversy. According to the outlet, the venue released a statement in which they said, “We deeply regret and apologize for the language that was used during last night’s second Opry performance.”
The apology was attached to the tweet from the unhappy fan.
Hi Judas, we deeply regret and apologize for the language that was used during last night’s second Opry performance.
The fan had mentioned the venue in her tweet, writing, “For our first time at the Opry, it was a shame we all had to witness that.” They continued, “It was such a disappointment to spend $300 on tickets for a show where one of the artists ruined an entire night.”
Another person who commented on Elle’s performance was Dolly’s sister Stella. The Daily Mail reported that Stella had defended Elle on one point. She posted on X that she “didn’t see or hear” the concert but wrote, “Some lil girl by the name of Elle King apparently cussed and insulted some of Dolly’s fans.” She went on to defend Elle on one point, writing, “I guess it’s ok if you’re male.” However, she also branded Elle as a “hillbilly.”
But let me just say this, it wouldn’t be the first time a Hillbilly went on the stage of the Opry “hammered” but I guess it’s ok if you’re a male but good lord don’t ever let a girl behave that way folks! Double fucking standard if ya ask me. So the Opry is apologizing! Lol
Photo Credits: Kevin Costner/Instagram and Fox News
On January 15th, People revealed what’s been going on with Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, Christine, following their split. Christine is allegedly dating a man, her former neighbor in Santa Barbara. This relationship news was provided to the media outlet from two exclusive sources.
One of these exclusive sources claims to be a friend of Christine’s. This source revealed to People that Christine had been seeing the other man for months. The source said that Christine only began dating this man “since she split from Kevin.” The man they are referring to is Josh Connor. Josh works in finance. He used to live near Christine when she was married to Kevin and lived in a massive compound in Santa Barbara, California.
The source also alleged that Josh was “initially just a friend” to Christine, but they say that Christine “likes hanging out with him” now. Christine’s friend describes Josh as a “divorced dad,” and they claim that Josh understands what Christine has been going through. The source also shared what Josh and Christine have in common. According to the source, Christine and Josh “both love the ocean and beach life.” That’s “something that makes Christine happy.”
While the source alleged that Christine and Josh did not begin dating until she was officially divorced from Kevin, according to People magazine, the timing of their relationship did become an issue in court during Kevin and Christine’s divorce proceedings. Christine’s divorce attorney is John Rydell. In August 2023, during child support hearings, People reported that John denied any romance rumors between Christine and Josh. John told the court that Josh was nothing more than a friend to Christine and was supporting her through her divorce from Kevin. Christine filed for divorce from Kevin in May 2023.
Christine and Josh Were Just Friends
According to People, another source from “the Costner’s circle” of friends confirmed what the first source told the media outlet. The second source told People that Christine and Josh“are dating” now. They also claimed that Christine and Josh “had a strong friendship before that.” The second source also believes Christine and Josh are in the “same place in their lives.” They said that Josh and Christine are “having a lot of fun together,” and their friendship has now become a romance.
People also described a recent sighting of Josh and Christine, as reported by the Daily Mail. The Mail published photos of Christine and Josh. She was driving him back to his home in Montecito, California. Another photo showed Josh pulling a suitcase away from Christine’s vehicle after he got out of her car.
TMZ obtained photos in July 2023, confirming that Christine and Josh had been on at least one getaway together this past summer. The photos showed Christine and Josh vacationing in Hualalai, Hawaii, but they weren’t alone. Other TMZ photos showed Christine’s three children enjoying that vacation with her and Josh.
That friendly vacation in Hawaii got dragged into Christine’s custody battle. John told the court that Josh lent Christine $20,000 during a moment of personal “distress.” Christine even testified on the stand that Josh had funded the Hawaii trip for “everyone.” Christine also testified that she shared a room with another friend on the Hawaii trip. She was also asked in court if Josh was her boyfriend in July 2023. Christine answered, “No.”
Kevin and Christine Settled Their Divorce “Suddenly” and “Amicably”
After a lengthy battle in an L.A. divorce court, described by People as being “tense” and “contentious,” one of Kevin’s reps issued a statement to People that came from Christine and Kevin. The statement read, “Kevin and Christine Costner have come to an amicable and mutually agreed upon resolution of all issues pertaining to their divorce proceedings.” Kevin and Christine finalized their divorce in September 2023.
A legal source spoke to People exclusively about the settlement. This source claimed to know why Kevin and Christine decided to settle their divorce so “suddenly” and “amicably.” David Glass currently practices family law in California and is also a former psychologist. Although he wasn’t personally involved in the divorce case between Kevin and Christine, David told People that he believes the money issue was a significant factor for Kevin.
Additionally, David believes that the public squabbling in court embarrassed Kevin and Christine. David told People, in part, “Mrs. Costner didn’t do well” because Christine only got one-third of the child support she requested. Christine was also told that the prenup she had signed would be upheld, and she didn’t receive any “award for fees.”
Costner’s Divorce Concerns Were Allegedly Finacial
As for Kevin, David claimed it was likely “just a money situation.” David mentioned all the questions that a client like Kevin would potentially consider or discuss with his legal team. This included how much it would cost for him to go all the way through trial. David claims that Kevin would have considered how much time and pressure would be on him to continue battling Christine in court. That could distract Kevin and his kids and potentially have a negative impact on his career.
David told People that Kevin must have considered what he could pay just to be done with his marriage and settle the money issue for good. The court battle was finally over, and Kevin and Christine were officially divorced.
