Best known for her starring role in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, Sarah Michelle Gellar posted a touching tribute to her lifelong friend Shannen Doherty after Doherty recently passed away from cancer.
Shannen Doherty’s Cancer Journey
Shannen Doherty was an actress in both film and TV for around 40 years, dating back to before she was a teenager. She was best known for her roles in “Little House on the Prairie”, “Charmed”, and “Beverly Hills, 90210”.
Unfortunately, in 2015, Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer. Due to her claiming that her employer failed to make insurance payments on time, her coverage lapsed around this period, which led to her cancer not being diagnosed until it had already begun to spread to her lymph nodes.
After having surgery to remove some of the cancerous tissue, as well as going through radiotherapy and chemotherapy, Doherty announced that her cancer was in remission in 2017.
However, in 2020, Doherty said that the cancer had come back about a year prior, and advanced to stage four, which is the most severe form of cancer and means that the cancer cells have spread throughout the body, far from where they originated.
Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Heartfelt, Emotional Tribute To Shannen
Over the next few years, she continued to receive treatment, but the cancer continued to spread to different parts of her body, eventually becoming terminal, and she sadly passed away on July 13th 2024. Soon after her passing, Sarah Michelle Gellar posted a heartfelt tribute to her friend on Instagram.
For those unfamiliar, the pair had been close friends for around 30 years, dating back to the 1990s as both were stars of Warner Bros. shows. Since then, their friendship blossomed into a very close one that spanned multiple decades.
The post on Instagram has a collection of photos of Doherty and Gellar together over the years, with some being very recent and others dating back decades. In the caption, she struggled to find the words to sum up 30 years of friendship and says that she has to remind herself that the only reason the loss hurts so much is because of how much love there was between the two.
She also makes note of Doherty’s love for animals in the caption, and urged fans to support their favorite animal charities, either through donating funds, stopping by a local shelter to spend time with the animals there, or even tagging them in the comments so others can check them out.
During her life, Doherty spent a lot of time fighting for animal rights and used her fame and platform as an actress to try and get laws passed that would protect animals. She also had a German Shepherd named Bowie that she absolutely adored.
Many people also offered their support and kind words in the comments, and the Instagram post from Gellar currently has more than 10,000 comments from fans, supporters, and fellow actors/actresses alike giving well wishes to her, offering their sympathy, and showing love to Doherty.
Photo credits: Amy Rachelle King/TikTok and The Duggar Family/Instagram
Amy King (nee Duggar) took to TikTok to tell the world that she doesn’t want her uncle, Jim Bob Duggar to see her child any longer. The Duggar family rose to prominence as the subjects of the TV show “19 Kids and Counting”, which ran from 2008 to 2015 on TLC.
It followed the life of Jim Bob Duggar, his wife Michelle, and their 19 children. The oldest child, Josh, was born in 1988, and then youngest, Josie, was born in 2009. However, the show came to an abrupt end in 2015, when the news broke that the oldest son Josh had molested multiple girls (including a few of his siblings) when he was a young teenager.
It was a major news story and led not only to the cancellation of the show, but also led to Josh being among the most hated individuals on the internet.
Jim Bob Duggar Knew About Josh’s Shocking, Disturbing Actions
However, a spin-off called “Counting On” ended up airing near the end of 2015, and featured the entire family, except for Josh. But a few years later in 2021, this show was also cancelled when Josh Duggar was arrested on child pornography offenses. He ended up being given a prison sentence of over 12 years and over $50,000 in fines.
His father Jim Bob testified during the trial and said that Josh had come to him and his wife back in 2002 to let them know of his actions, but he didn’t remember the exact wording his son used. He claimed Josh said that he touched the girls on their chests as they slept, but they didn’t wake up.
Amy King Duggar Said ‘You Don’t Recall Your Daughters’ Abuse?’
After Jim Bob kept this to himself all these years, his niece Amy said that she would keep her son away from her uncle and was no longer comfortable with him seeing them. For those unfamiliar, Amy is the daughter of Deanna Duggar, who is Jim Bob’s sister.
In the TikTok video, Amy said:
“If you’re not going to protect those beautiful daughters from a predator that was living inside of your home and you knew about it, and you’re gonna sweep it under the rug and your mentality is kinda just to brush it off and to hide it and to lie, not only do I not respect you anymore, but I also don’t want to give you a right to get to know my child. Because I will protect my child at all costs.””
She also added:
“Forget all the other stuff, just focus on the fact that the abuse was hidden,” King continued. “And then [Jim Bob] was put on the stand and then he said, ‘Oh, judge I don’t recall.’ You don’t recall your daughters’ abuse? You don’t recall that?”
Amy posted the video less than a week after the release of “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” on Amazon Prime Video. This documentary series goes through the family and its concerning ties to a radical religious organization called the Institute in Basic Life Principles.
Photo credits: The Game/Instagram and Tia Kemp/Instagram
Rick Ross’s Baby Mama, Tia Kemp, recently launched a podcast called Aunt-Tea. It appears that she wanted the show to start out with some controversy as she began giving a lap dance to The Game in the middle of the first episode.
The Aunt-Tea Podcast
The Aunt-Tea podcast debuted on July 7th, and it is already making some big waves. The hour-long show premiered on The Zeus Network and is hosted by Tia alongside Karlissa Saffold and Tokyo Toni.
Some may know Tia as the baby mama of one of Rick Ross’s five children. However, she has also been at the center of several major hip-hop beefs. Many theorize that she put herself in the middle of those to get the attention that she now needs for her podcast.
Taking a closer look at the other hosts, Tokyo Toni is Blac Chyna’s mom. Blac Chyna is a well-known rapper who gained media attention for being Nicki Minaj’s stunt double. She eventually went on to star in several reality TV shows. Meanwhile, Karlissa is Blueface’s mother. Blueface is a West Coast rapper who works for Cash Money Records, though he is incarcerated for a probation violation stemming from attempted murder charges.
The Game Admitted That He Likes Tia’s ‘Attitude And Charisma’
On the podcast’s first episode, which lasted nearly an hour, the hosts discussed a range of topics and interviewed The Game. After being asked how much he would pay to give Tia a lap dance, The Game responded that he didn’t have to pay. He followed that up by saying she would do the same.
The question prompted Tia to walk over to The Game and start giving him a lap dance in the middle of the show.
The Game then asked Tia – while she was on top of him – if she knew why she was so attractive. He then admitted how much he liked her “attitude and charisma.” Tia followed that up by saying she “keeps it real” and “ain’t sugarcoating nothing.”
In reality, it wasn’t that graphic as she sat in his lap for a few seconds and bounced around. However, it may have sent a pretty powerful message to Rick Ross.
Karlissa sits next to The Game on a sofa during the entire segment, and she clearly gets a kick out of the bit. Karlissa even says “your baby daddy gonna respond now.” She is clearly alluding to rapper Rick Ross who The Game has been throwing shade at lately.
The Game released a diss track in May titled Freeway’s Revenge that targeted Rick Ross. He also had a longstanding beef with Rozay, which has escalated. However, Rick Ross has mostly ignored The Game’s callouts.
Now we just have to wait and see whether Rick Ross will, in fact, respond to The Game, now that he has made advances towards his baby mama. However, it appears that Rick Ross and Tia have been through for quite some time, so who knows if he will even care.
From the Harry and Meghan wedding to the death of the Queen, there has been a lot of news coverage on the royals over the last few years. Unfortunately, much of that coverage has been rather tragic, and it appears that the royal family can’t catch a break.
Harry has notably had a rocky relationship with his family since marrying Meghan. The couple’s move to America and dropping of their royal titles angered many in the family. However, they did manage to patch things up for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
After a few months, followers of the royal family noticed Kate wasn’t around. Eventually, they announced that Kate had also been diagnosed with cancer. The good news is that both Kate and King Charles have good prognoses and recent updates from the family indicate that the two are doing well.
Why Doesn’t Queen Camilla Spend Time With Prince Harry’s Children?
Beyond the string of problems afflicting the royal family, King Charles’s wife Camilla has made several odd statements lately, raising eyebrows about her condition.
Most notably, she spoke several times about her grandchildren, including how she spends time with all of them. The only problem is that she appears to be leaving out Harry’s children.
Keep in mind that Camilla has two children and five grandchildren from her previous marriage. In some cases, she is confusing her biological grandchildren with the grandchildren of King Charles. There are also some rumors that Camilla is trying to keep King Charles away from his grandchildren, specifically Harry and Meghan’s children.
Is Camilla Encouraging King Charles To Stay Away From Harry And His Children?
King Charles has reportedly discussed visiting his son Harry and his grandchildren in the United States. However, nothing is official and that is unlikely in the near future given the King’s cancer treatments. Some speculate that Camilla is the one encouraging King Charles to stay away from Harry.
It is possible that Harry is to blame for his poor relationship with his father and brother. Their problems are definitely not one-sided, but Camilla has proven herself as a very hostile person over the years, so it would be no surprise if she kept her husband from seeing his kids and grandkids.
It is a very sad situation that King Charles has only been able to see Harry’s children a couple of times, and that doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon.
Hopefully, Harry makes it a point to repair his relationship with his father and brother. On the other hand, it would be pretty funny (and sad) if a king could not see his own child and grandchildren because of an over controlling wife.
Photo credits: Kim Kardashian/Instagram and Gypsy Rose Blanchard/Instagram
The queen of reality TV, Kim Kardashian, has always had a talent for keeping center stage. From her early days on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” to her explorations in fashion, beauty, and law, Kim’s ability to grab the public’s attention is unmatched.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Kim Kardashian’s Background
But lately, Kim‘s desire to see Gypsy Rose Blanchard—the famed person whose sad tale became a hit Hulu series—has generated buzz among fans of both celebrities. Why would media mogul Kim be intrigued by someone like Gypsy? Let’s explore the several likely causes of this interesting meet-up.
Kim Kardashian has created an empire with her name and appearance, always changing herself to remain on top of the press. Kim does, however, also have to contend with keeping public interest in an always-changing media environment.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, on the other hand, doesn’t really have to try. Her tragic story has enthralled millions of people. Gypsy‘s story of surviving years of abuse under her mother’s care and her dubious involvement in her mother’s death has kept the public and media obsessed. It’s not difficult to understand why Kim may find Gypsy‘s ability to demand such focused and consistent attention captivating.
Is Kim Kardashian Studying From Gypsy’s Playbook?
Maybe Kim wants to study from Gypsy‘s playbook? Though horrific, Gypsy‘s narrative reflects a kind of celebrity that has kept her relevant long after the initial headlines. Ever the strategist, Kim may be trying to figure out how Gypsy stays in the public view. The curiosity of the Kardashian star could come from a search for innovative and interesting approaches to maintaining her own brand.
Meeting Gypsy might also be Kim‘s approach to grasp her competition from the public’s attention. Kim might be trying to assess the threat Gypsy presents to her own reputation by getting to know her personally. This is a calculated action that demonstrates Kim‘s will to stay at the top of the popularity scale.
Will There Be A Kim Kardashian And Gypsy Rose Collaboration?
Another theory is that Kim sees possibilities in working with Gypsy Rose. The foundation of the Kardashian empire is smart commercial decisions and unusual alliances. Imagine the buzz around a project including Kim and Gypsy—a documentary, a series of interviews, maybe a collaborative effort in advocacy work? By merging their individual tales and fan communities, this kind of cooperation may be a gold mine of PR helping both women.
Kim’s latest efforts in criminal justice reform still give another level of opportunity. Gypsy‘s situation, rife with moral questions and legal complexity, fits the kinds of problems Kim has expressed interest in. By getting in touch with Gypsy, Kim could highlight both their stories and strengthen her position as a supporter of justice reform.
Kim Kardashian‘s reasons for being interested in meeting Gypsy Rose Blanchard are obviously complex even if their precise nature is still unknown. This conference is sure to create headlines whether it’s to investigate a possible partnership, handle a sense of competition, or research Gypsy‘s particular kind of relevance.
Growing concerns about 91-year-old Willie Nelson’s health have made the headlines. The iconic singer/songwriter, who still performs, has been forced to cancel several dates on his Outlaw Music Festival Tour. The string of cancellations for Georgia, Charlotte, Raleigh and most recently, Virginia Beach on June 26th 2024, due to an unspecified illness, have left Nelson’s dedicated fans worried about his well-being.
There was an official statement of sorts, but it was brief and lacked details. It has only fueled speculation even though it stated, ‘We expect Willie to return to the tour shortly.’ The reassurance did little to ease concern. Thankfully, the statement was quickly updated on June 28th with good news in a social media post provided by his team. It announced Nelson had been cleared by his doctors to resume the Outlaw Tour. He is ‘back on the road again’, the post announced, and would ‘resume performing on the Outlaw Tour next week’.
It meant missing another two performances; June 29th in Wantagh, New York and June 30th in Holmdel, New Jersey, but his Mansfield, Massachusetts date, July 2nd looked set to happen.
Fan Reactions and Concerns
Naturally fans were relieved and excited, but they continued to have grave concerns. At 91, it could be too soon for the veteran music legend to resume arduous touring. It was this mixed bag of emotions that was reflected in comments made by fans on social media. One summed up their collective ongoing concern when he wrote, ‘Please let him know that his health is more important than a show’. Fans would understand if he needed ‘time away’.
This isn’t the first time Nelson’s health has been a cause for concern, although the star has remained impressively active despite his advancing years. He has faced several health challenges, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s a condition that inflames the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. It is quite common in the elderly and has links with long-term smoking.
Nelson admits he abused his lungs ‘quite a bit’ when he was younger and that he ‘has to be careful’ now that it’s a ‘little more difficult’ to breathe.
Willie Nelson’s Wife, Annie, Said ‘… I Wasn’t Sure He Was Going To Make It’
Unfortunately, both Nelson’s age and compromised lung capacity put him at greater risk during the pandemic. He ended up battling COVID-19. His wife, Annie, revealed just how serious it was, saying, ‘there were a couple of times I wasn’t sure he was going to make it’.
The fact that Nelson is ready to return to performing so fast speaks for his strength, resilience and unwavering professionalism, although it was only Nelson’s performances that were canceled. In true ‘the show must go on’ style, the Outlaw Tour carried on regardless. It included performances from several other greats, including Bob Dylan and the ‘I Can’t Let It Go’ duo, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant of supergroup Led Zeppelin, himself a sprightly 75-year-old.
Taking his place among these performing legends was Nelson’s son Lukas, standing in for his father with his own set. To the delight of fans, the Promise of the Real lead known for his work with another great, Neil Young, performed some of his father’s best-loved classics.
Paris Hilton is in the news again. This time, though, it’s for a very good reason. The celebrity socialite was at Capitol Hill to offer an account of her time spent at Provo Canyon School in Utah. As she described her harrowing ordeal as a 16-year-old placed in America’s youth residential treatment facilities, the stunningly beautiful and now highly successful entrepreneur re-captured the hearts of the nation.
Paris Hilton’s Traumatic Experience
Although best known for her glamorous lifestyle and her stint as a big-league reality TV star, Hilton’s teen years were very different. At the time, residential rehabilitation must have seemed like a godsend to those worried about this obviously troubled teen. As it was, she described being pulled from her bed and taken to Provo Canyon. It should have changed her life for the better, instead it was a brutal two-year ordeal that left her with severe post-traumatic stress.
Although the Provo Canyon School programs promised troubled young people healing and support, Hilton’s account suggests this was far from the truth. She was there to describe her own first-hand experiences directly to Capitol Hill. It was an emotional testimony.
Ms. Hilton recounted how medication was given by force, and left in solitary confinement. She talked about the sexual abuse by staff members and how she hadn’t been allowed to speak, go where she pleased or even look out of the window. Her frank and open testimony stunned the congressional audience. Here was a woman, who as a young teen in crisis had been violently restrained, dragged around, stripped naked and confined.
A Mother’s Perspective
The moment not only shed light on Hilton’s struggles, it also shed light on the troubles of all the other adults who, as vulnerable teenagers in need of help, had been subjected to similar treatment at Provo Canyon.
43-year-old Paris has two children with husband Carter Reum; Phoenix, who is one, and 7 months old, London. She described how motherhood had deepened her perspective. The stories she heard broke her heart, she told the tear-eyed audience, her voice trembling with emotion.
Hilton was giving her testimony as a parent, advocating for young people, those in the care system who fall between the cracks and those left vulnerable to abuse and neglect by the lack of parental oversight.
Paris Hilton Is Determined To Make A Difference
She is determined to make a difference, declaring she will not stop until America’s youth is safe. Her words not only shook the audience, but they rallied support for changes in the troubled teen industry.
Hilton first talked about her Provo experiences on ‘This is Paris’ in 2020. Her accounts have been verified by former students, including renowned tattoo artist Kat Von D. She described her time at Provo Canyon School as the most traumatic six months of her life.
Hilton’s testimony reignited calls for reform and better oversight of youth treatment centers, as she has renewed her commitment to changing the lives of vulnerable children across America.
Country star Lauren Alaina has announced that she’ll be taking time away from her live shows after sharing some tragic news. The singer revealed on social media that her father, JJ Suddeth, has recently passed away from as yet unknown causes. Lauren has since canceled three upcoming concerts to give herself time to grieve.
She shared her heartbreaking news with fans on Instagram earlier this week, writing, “We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have the words yet.” She shared that she wouldn’t be able to play her scheduled performances in Savannah, Virginia Beach, and Charlotte.
On two of these dates, Lauren was due to open for Jason Aldean, as well as performing her own set at the Carowinds Summer Music Festival. Instead, she would go home to be with her family in their hour of need. She finished her post by thanking her loyal fans for their prayers and understanding.
Media outlets subsequently reached out to Lauren’s reps but received no further comment.
Lauren Had a Rocky Relationship with Her Dad
The former American Idol contestant was reported to share a close relationship with her dad, who was known to have attended a lot of her performances. Just last month, Lauren shared touching pictures of the pair together in a sweet Father’s Day tribute on Instagram.
Alongside the photos, Lauren wrote in the caption that JJ had a heart the size of Texas. The picture she posted showed JJ looking emotional at his daughter’s wedding.
Tragically, JJ passed just a few months after Lauren married her new husband Cam Arnold. JJ was clearly delighted on his daughter’s big day, as were the rest of the 450-strong guestlist. Lauren stated afterward that all her siblings stood up at the altar with her, as did her husband’s.
Although her wedding day painted the picture of one big happy family, Lauren and her dad have had a rocky relationship at times. People Magazine reported that JJ struggled with alcoholism throughout his life. This had a huge effect on his whole family.
A few years ago, his daughter celebrated JJ’s 5th year sober with a heartfelt message online. She took to Instagram to tell everyone how “inspiring” it had been to witness her dad’s bravery and willpower over the previous few years.
She opened up about JJ hitting “rock bottom.” It proved to be the turning point for him to build his way back up.
Lauren stated that her dad was the best example of what it meant to better yourself every day. She called herself the luckiest girl in the world to have him in her life.
Lauren Previously Lost Her Stepdad
JJ’s incredible journey must have made it even harder for Lauren to begin to process her loss. But it’s not the first time the singer has experienced a tragedy like this.
In 2018, the same year Lauren celebrated JJ’s 5th year of sobriety, she mourned the loss of her stepdad Sam Ramker. Sam, who was married to Lauren’s mom Kristy, passed away following a battle with cancer.
Lauren had revealed Sam was fighting the disease a few months earlier. She shared a picture of her and Sam with her mom after Lauren won the New Female Vocalist of the Year trophy at the ACMA Awards.
Lauren wrote that she chose the picture because of how happy her triumph that night had made Sam. What made it even more significant was that the picture was taken the same week the family found out about Sam’s diagnosis.
Lauren revealed in her post that her stepdad had Stage 4 cancer. She directed fans who wanted to help to a GoFundMe page that had raised almost $10,000. A short time later, Lauren took part in the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game to aid cancer research, telling the media that she was dedicating the day to Sam.
After Sam passed, Lauren revealed that his last few hours were some of the most amazing moments she had ever witnessed. Though weak, he opened his eyes at one point and told his family that he could see Heaven. Lauren wrote in a lengthy tribute, “I want this story to be an example of how real God is.”
She went on to talk about her stepdad, describing him as strong, “the most compassionate person in the world,” and “a great dad.” She also said that she wanted everyone to be a little more like Sam.
Lauren Has Been Surrounded by Support
After he passed, Lauren canceled two shows to be with her family. Now, tragically, she has had to do the same after losing JJ.
After she shared her most recent loss with the public, many of her fellow country music stars reached out to share their condolences. Trisha Yearwood wrote in Lauren’s comments, “I love you. So very sorry.”
TJ Osborne praised her for making the decision to take time to grieve. Taking time away from the spotlight to process her situation definitely seems like the best thing for Lauren right now.
There have also been plenty of other ups and downs between her two major losses. A year after her stepfather lost his life, Lauren announced that she had ended her engagement with former fiance Alex Hopkins.
In January 2019, the ex-couple announced on social media that their six-year-long relationship had come to an end. In a shared post on Instagram, they thanked Lauren’s fans who supported them through “all of our ups and downs.”
They wrote that while they still had love for each other, they had grown into very different people. While they stressed that breaking up had not been an easy decision, Lauren and Alex said they were both now in a place where they could look forward to starting new chapters in their separate lives.
Lauren and Alex Are Focusing on Themselves
In a separate statement, Lauren requested that her fans treat Alex with respect. She explained that she didn’t regret a single second she had spent with him. She wished him the best, hoping her fans would do the same.
Alex, meanwhile, shared that the couple had fought hard to stay together. There must have been plenty of tough times in their relationship, especially after Lauren lost her stepdad.
Alex said that although they both badly wanted to make things work, they realized they just weren’t a part of each other’s perfect plan for their lives. He also said that that was ok, suggesting that the pair weren’t leaving things on a bad note.
The couple had been together since high school. This would be the first time they both had the chance to focus solely on themselves as adults.
They had gotten engaged six months earlier in the summer of 2018. Just a few weeks prior, Lauren had said that she wasn’t sure if an engagement was in her future.
Even after they agreed to get married, Lauren and Alex never got as far as setting a date for their wedding due to their busy schedules. While Lauren has continued to lead a super busy life as she pursues her music career, now more than ever seems like the time to take a break.
Christina Hall, HGTV star of Christina on the Coast, is also a proud mother of three. She recently talked about family life in an exclusive interview. Rather than her career, the focus was on life as a working mother and raising a teen. The 41-year-old chatted about parenting’s joys and tribulations and the special relationship she has with her daughter, Taylor.
Taylor’s Interests
Taylor is thirteen years old now. Her father is Hall’s Flip or Flop co-host and first husband, Tarek El Moussa. According to Hall, Taylor seems to be growing up faster since turning 12. She admits that life with a teenager can have its moments, but she also talked about how close their mother/daughter relationship is. She loves spending time with her daughter, as she told PEOPLE that she loves chatting with her and being her mum.
In the interview, Hall described how now Taylor is entering her teenage years, the pair are closer than they have ever been – so close that she can’t help but notice Taylor’s interests are changing. When she was younger, she had been keen to take the same career path as her mother and work in real estate investment or interior design.
These days, Taylor is more into enjoying the summer, being with friends and spending time at the beach. As Hall explained, the real estate idea could be something they come back to when Taylor is older, that’s if she’s still interested.
Christina And Joshua Hall’s Relationship
Hall has been married to husband number three, Joshua Hall, since 2022. He’s also in real estate, although he was a police officer before retiring on medical grounds. Josh tends not to share very much on social media, but he seems to have settled into life as a celebrity husband and his wife’s fans and followers have taken him to their hearts.
As well as Taylor, Josh has taken on Christina’s two other children as his own, Taylor’s brother Brayden and her 4-year-old half-brother Hudson. Hudson is from Hall’s second marriage to Brit TV presenter, Ant Anstead.
Taylor may have moved on to the usual teen interests, but Brayden, who is only 8, is also very interested in real estate. He reads the listings each night before bed, but he also loves spending time with his mom, especially when she takes him to work with her at HGTV. He’s even joined in with the filming.
What’s Next For Christina Hall?
Hall has learned how to balance life as a reality star with the demands of motherhood, and she has worked on developing nurturing relationships with all her children. There are no plans for baby number 4; Hall has made that very clear. Instead, she plans to concentrate on the family she already has. However, she’s more than pleased to share her parenting wisdom with others.
With a new season of ‘Christina on the Coast’ coming up soon, Hall’s loyal fans can look forward to seeing a little more of her. But be in no doubt, as rewarding and hectic as her professional life is, Christina Hall puts her family first as a loving wife and mother.
Marcus King and his wife, Briley, have been dodging a breakup rumor for months. Earlier in the summer, this story turned another page with new speculation that Marcus and Briley are back together. It’s all because of a neck tattoo.
A Marcus & Briley thread popped up on the Celeb Wives of Nashville subreddit under the “unverified tea” flair. The OP didn’t know what the heck was going on.
They uploaded a photo carousel from Briley’s Insta of her in a bikini, sitting in Marcus’s lap on a boat. Briley added a sassy caption that the pictures were of her and her “spray tan artist.”
The OP asked, “I don’t know if this is new.” They did think that the crazy tattoo on Marcus’s neck — that looks like Briley’s head — was new.
They wrote, “I saw the post where people speculated they were having problems. Guess not.”
Briley Was Accused of Using Marcus
It should be great news, but this thread took a turn. Users began throwing shade at the alleged “mess” that Marcus and Briley have become, together and separately.
One commenter called them a “hot, steamy, dumpstery” mess. They added, “I’m down to watch the train wreck.” Although, they showed some mercy suggesting that Marcus and Briley “both sober up and also get their [sh*t] together.”
Another user admitted they “love” Marcus and “saw him last summer.” However, they alleged that Marcus’s career “isn’t stable enough for a messy personal life.”
There was also a discussion of how Marcus brings Briley out on stage to sing duets. One user wrote that Marcus “put her at the center of his skyrocketing career.” They accused Briley of “trying to make it like a Tim and Faith thing” when she was never an “established artist.”
Another user remembered thinking Briley freaked out “on socials” when Marcus allegedly “got cozy with a fan.” Someone else alleged that Marcus “relapsed too, and she freaked out about” that. There are a lot of allegations to unpack here, especially when Marcus and Briley look so happy, and he apparently has a tattoo of her on his neck.
The Couple Are Allegedly Back Together
Another Celeb Wives thread appeared in June under the “Nashville Influencers” flair. The OP alleged that Briley has “reunited” with Marcus on tour and is “having a great time” as she returns to his “stage” and is “back riding Marcus’s coattails.”
The OP didn’t mention anything about Marcus relapsing, so hopefully, that’s not the real truth. Still, they agreed with other users who thought that Briley had removed Marcus “from her bio,” shared “cryptic stories” about his alleged cheating, and unpinned “their wedding pictures.”
Nobody is dissing anybody else’s right to freedom of speech. The Celeb Wives subreddit is shamelessly honest about being “a place to discuss or snark about celebrities, country singers,” and Nashville influencers like Briley. It’s also a great place to compare allegations and gossip that mainstream media won’t touch!
But it gets a little tiring when users continually bash Marcus for his “odd looks” and what a “weird couple” Briley and Marcus make. Some users aren’t down with this, and one commenter bravely took a stand.
They wrote that other people’s nasty comments made them “sad” and added that Marcus “has had a rough life and has turned his troubles into one helluva talent.” They also mentioned how Marcus has been “very open about battling depression.” The real truth is that Marcus battles tremendous insecurities, and those cruel comments don’t help.
Briley Was Allegedly Jealous of a Fan
However, this user wasn’t as tactful about Marcus and Briley’s marriage. Shockingly, they told everyone else to “hate on” Marcus’s marriage “all you want,” minus all the “body-shaming comments.”
That opened up a different side to this story. Another user agreed that “Marcus is super talented” and he was “a child prodigy on the guitar.” This user added that the Marcus and Briley marriage “drama is crazy,” but “his music is the real deal.”
Does Briley get any support on this subreddit? Before you make up your mind, think again because the answer might shock you.
One user shockingly admitted, “I don’t get the hate for either of them.” This person thinks Briley has struggled “with her own insecurities, and when a nice guy came along, she fell for him.” They also think Briley enjoys Marcus’s “talent,” but “that doesn’t mean she’s a gold digger.”
In May 2024, a Briley and Marcus thread on the Celeb Wives subreddit ran with a shocking photo of Marcus and a fan looking extremely cozy on the outdoor patio at some anonymous bar. Briley posted a smoking gun on Instagram with the suspicious caption: “Well aren’t you two cute!” That’s where all the breakup rumors originated.
One user admitted to being “another one perplexed” by Marcus and Briley as a couple, claiming that “their timeline [was] pretty fast” when they got engaged after “7 months” and married in under two years. This user said they were going “out on a limb” and guessing that Marcus “wasn’t very popular with the ladies” before he started opening for Chris Stapleton. Now that Marcus is experiencing more fame, the user imagines “he doesn’t quite want to turn down the sudden line of attractive women.”
Briley Stayed with Marcus at His Lowest Point
So, what changed for Marcus and Briley that allegedly brought them back together in June? Spin published a cover story with Marcus in May 2024. For the first time, he might have genuinely set the record straight about his dark past and how it began to change for him when he met Briley.
As Spin wrote, Marcus was at “his lowest point” when he “called up a woman he had just met and left a rambling message” at five in the morning. Before Marcus revealed her name, he told Spin that the woman “had a corporate job at the time” and “obviously, she didn’t answer the phone.”
Many fans and followers know that Briley worked for the Bank of America before she met Marcus, but a shocking, lesser-known fact about Marcus is how “incredibly broken” and “fragile” he was then. Marcus confessed he was drinking when he left that voicemail for Briley. Although he told Spin, “I was one day clean off other nefarious substances.”
Spin wrote that Marcus’ behavior “seemed like a giant red flag,” but Briley didn’t run “in the other direction.” Marcus revealed in the interview why he thought Briley reached out to him without fear.
He said that Briley “recognized” his “need for some guidance and some light” in his life. Shockingly, Marcus noted that Briley “kept that voicemail on her phone” as a reminder of how low Marcus had gone and “how high he had climbed since.” If you need proof, you can hear it for yourself on one of Marcus’ songs.
The Couple Haven’t Given up on Each Other
Spin explained how Briley approached Marcus during a recording session for his “harrowing, hopeful new album, Mood Swings.” Briley had an unbelievable suggestion.
She thought that Marcus should “sample the voicemail” on the song “Cadillac.” Shockingly, Marcus agreed.
Marcus praised Briley in this interview, claiming she has “this innate ability to say things she thinks are important.” He also had her sing backup on “Cadillac” because he has a “higher voice,” and she has a “really deep, rich texture” to her voice that “blended so well.”
Spin wrote that Marcus’s voicemail was “slurred and garbled” from drinking, yet he sounded “excited about this new person in his life.” That’s what shone “a little light” into an “otherwise overwhelmingly dark song.”
In the middle of July, Marcus posted a photo carousel to Instagram that currently has almost 20,000 likes. The images include Briley backstage, looking fierce in her cowboy hat and then singing on stage in front of a packed-looking stadium.
There’s also a collage of Marcus playing onstage beside an image of Briley and Marcus kissing. Another shot shows Briley in a white button-up shirt, wearing sunglasses and another cowboy hat resting high on her head as she playfully sticks her tongue out and listens to something through earbuds.
Marcus wrote a heartfelt tribute to his wife, starting with, “I love this woman SO much.” He went on to say that Briley “challenges” him to be the “best man” he can be. She’s the “toughest woman” he knows.
Marcus claimed, “When she believes in something, she never gives up on it.” It seems like this couple isn’t giving up on their love story either.
