Ellen DeGeneres was once one of the most powerful and recognizable stars on daytime television. After nearly twenty years on the air, The Ellen DeGeneres show ended amidst a major scandal and rumors of employee mistreatment.
In the years since, Ellen has largely remained quiet, with a few roles here and there. However, she recently announced her intention to leave show business forever.
A Rising Comic
Ellen DeGeneres got her start as a young comic in New Orleans. The city isn’t known for comedic performances, or turning out high-profile comics. Ellen managed to defy the odds and ended up getting roles in TV shows and movies by the late 80s.
In the early years of her career, Ellen regularly did standup comedy, in addition to performing. She eventually landed in a sitcom named after her in the 90s. Around this time, Ellen also came out as a lesbian on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Ellen eventually put her standup comedy career on hold as she starred in her hit daytime talk show. In addition to the talk show, Ellen starred in a number of movies and most notably lent her voice to Dory in Finding Nemo. She even had a ride themed after her in Disney World where she and Bill Nye explained how energy works.
Troubling Accusations
Back in 2020, several former writers for Ellen’s daytime talk show spoke out and accused the host of creating a “toxic” work environment. They also alleged on-set mistreatment, including “racism, fear, and intimidation.”
If that was one employee speaking out, it could be chopped up as an isolated incident or a disgruntled former employee. However, the sheer number of people who backed up those sentiments was shocking.
The complaints were coming out at the height of the pandemic, so many people were home watching the show. That made the accusations sting even worse. One of the more troubling stories was that she tried to fire union workers early in the pandemic, only to replace them with non-union workers shortly after.
Public backlash against Ellen was swift and brutal. Many longtime fans stopped watching, while others demanded NBC cancel the show. The initial report inspired many people to recount their interactions with Ellen. It is unclear how many of the accusations are true, but there has to be some merit to them considering the number of people with similar experiences.
The End of an Era
The Ellen DeGeneres Show parted ways with several employees, and Ellen vowed on air to make changes. Although it was never the confirmed reason, the negative publicity likely led to a drop in viewers and the show’s eventual cancellation.
Despite working on a few projects after the show’s end, Ellen has remained relatively quiet. However, she recently announced that her upcoming Netflix special would be her final performance. She went so far as to say “This is the last time you’re going to see me.”
The news of her retirement came as a surprise to many, but the 66-year-old has had a fulfilling life and probably wants to spend her remaining years with her wife outside of the public eye. Unfortunately, that means fans won’t get to hear her voice in any Finding Nemo sequels, but comebacks are always possible.
Photo Credits: Jelly Roll/Instagram and Morgan Wallen/Instagram
Jelly Roll has an interesting backstory and his rise to fame is nothing short of amazing. In recent weeks he has gotten even more popular, thanks, in part, to putting together a last-minute show after Morgan Wallen canceled his performance in Tampa.
In case you’ve never heard of Jelly Roll, he is a country singer with a troubled past. The 39-year-old singer has been in and out of jail over the years and struggled with addiction. He also went to jail for robbery.
Eventually, Jelly Roll got clean and gained notoriety for his unique blend of hip-hop, rock, and country. His popularity peaked in 2023 when he won three CMT awards and was nominated for a Grammy.
Jelly Roll frequently uses his past to help show that there is hope for people who are struggling. He even appeared before Congress in January to support a bill that would crack down on fentanyl. During his testimony, Jelly Roll recounted his days selling drugs and even said “I was part of the problem … that now wants to be a part of the solution.”
In addition to headlining shows of his own, Jelly Roll has recently opened for other country artists. One of those singers is Morgan Wallen, who was set to sing in Tampa on July 12.
He performed in Tampa the night before but got sick and announced he wouldn’t be able to perform later that night. Morgan Wallen also canceled a few concerts the following week.
The Show Must Go On
Fans were understandably upset after hearing that Morgan Wallen had to cancel. Fortunately for them, Jelly Roll was able to put something together in just a few hours for the disappointed fans.
He wasn’t able to secure Raymond James Stadium (the original concert venue), but he did find a nearby location. Just a few hours after Morgan Wallen’s official cancellation notice, Jelly Roll managed to secure a venue called Dallas Bull. The nightclub/bar is a popular spot for country music fans.
The deal was that only people with a Morgan Wallen concert ticket for that night could get in, but it was completely free. While Jelly Roll is nowhere near as famous as Morgan Wallen, it was a meaningful gesture.
Hundreds of people ended up turning out to see Jelly Roll play on a night that they would have otherwise been left frustrated and sitting at home. Jelly Roll likely gained some lifelong fans that night as the event took social media by storm.
Thousands of people shared stories about Jelly Roll’s last-minute concert, noting what a great guy he is. Many major news networks picked up the story and highlighted the surprise show.
Even though Morgan Wallen couldn’t be there, Jelly Roll made sure that people could still go out and have a good time. In doing so, he likely saved Morgan Wallen from a lot of hate after canceling the show.
Luke Combs has reached a level of country music superstardom that most can only dream about.
‘One Of The Best And One Of The Worst Days’ Of My Life
While he’s grateful for his success, it does come at a cost, and shockingly, Luke broke down during a recent interview when he described “one of the best and one of the worst days” of his life.
Luke’s fans and followers might recognize the “best” and “worst” day Luke was talking about, and Taste of Country also revealed the good news about it on August 31, 2023.
Luke Was ‘Fighting Through Tears’
Taste of Country reported last August that Luke and his wife, Nicole, were “officially parents to two under two!” Their firstborn son is Tex Lawrence, born in June 2022.
Luke’s second son, Beau Lee, was born on August 15, 2023. When Luke talked to Zane on June 20, 2024, he confessed that he still “found it hard” to understand Beau Lee’s birth. Thankfully, the whole family is happy and healthy, so why does Luke have a problem with his second son’s birth?
Taste of Country wrote that Luke was “fighting through tears” as he revealed why Beau’s arrival was a weird mix of joy and sadness for him.
Fans Were Excited About Luke And Nicole’s Baby’s Due Date
Luke’s fans got excited for him in March 2023 when Luke, Nicole, and Tex did a “sunflower-themed family maternity shoot.” Perhaps the most adorable photo showed Tex wearing a shirt with the words “big brother” across the back. Luke and Nicole were definitely looking forward to the future, and she gave more personal details in an Instagram Q&A during her second pregnancy.
Nicole’s fans wanted answers on the due date for her second child. They were also curious how the due date would affect Luke’s concert schedule since he spent much of 2023 touring the world as a headliner.
Luke’s Wife, Nicole, Confirmed ‘I’m Not Due Until After He Gets Back’
Some of Luke’s fans were shocked by Nicole’s explanation during her Q&A, specifically when she confirmed that Luke wouldn’t be canceling any tour dates if she “went into labor early.”
Nicole also told her fans and followers that she was “trying really hard not to go into early labor,” and Countrytown reported what else she told her fans.
Nicole explained that Luke would be on tour halfway around the world when she was in her ninth month of pregnancy, and a flight back to Tennessee would take at least “20 hours” if he “got on a plane immediately.” She tried to reassure her critical fans when she revealed, “I’m not due until after he gets back.”
Nicole Combs’ Shocking Text To Her Husband, Luke
But many things in life are beyond our control, and when Luke was on tour in August 2023, he received a shocking text from Nicole that began with, “I’m so sorry.”
Luke was about as far away from home as possible when he got Nicole’s text. He was on tour in Australia and New Zealand, and Luke told Zane that he woke up to see the text that broke his heart and thrilled him at the same time.
Luke confessed to Zane, “God dude, it sucked, it sucked,” when he finished Nicole’s text that said, “I really tried to not have the baby while you were gone.”
Nicole and Luke shared the same belief that their second child wouldn’t arrive until the end of August, when Luke was “supposed to be home.” He told Zane, “I wasn’t,” and that was really “hard to do.”
Luke’s Heartfelt New Record, ‘Fathers And Sons’
Zane told viewers he would “hopefully” talk with Luke about his heartfelt new record, Luke’s fifth studio album, “Fathers and Sons.”
Zane said he wanted to know more about the “emotion and purpose” of Luke’s new record because the music seems to reflect “all fathers and all sons,” not just Luke’s relationship with his own children.
Luke agreed, and he opened up about his regrets and the challenges of fatherhood. He told Zane there were a “few different perspectives” on his new album, and he didn’t want it all to be just “happiness” and “good.”
So, Luke wrote about many “experiences” that a person has as a child, a parent, or a grandparent, and he wanted a little “taste of all of that” on the record. Luke even confessed that he sometimes thinks “selfishly” about his lyrics.
He explained that he thought everybody must feel like he does as a father, but then Luke remembered his friends who “come from divorced homes” or “didn’t have a dad around.” Luke’s childhood was different, but having two busy parents still wasn’t easy.
Luke Said, ‘Me And My Dad Weren’t Like Buddies’
Luke told Zane, “I was an only child,” but his family didn’t have much money, and his parents, Chester and Rhonda, “both worked hard.” Luke remains close to both his parents, but when he was a kid, he said, “Me and my dad weren’t like buddies,” and Luke explained why.
He described growing up on “four acres… outside of town” and Chester working “50 hours a week.” On the weekends, or when his dad had time off, Chester was busy “mowing or fixing the car” because they couldn’t afford to keep replacing things when something broke.
Luke said, “There wasn’t a ton of… throwing the baseball in the front yard,” although Luke now knows it’s “not because [Chester] didn’t want to,” and Luke explained more.
He told Zane that Chester always did “what he thought was the best version” of what the family needed. Sometimes, that would mean “a washing machine that works so that my clothes are clean” or “working overtime on a Saturday.”
Luke mentioned a song on his new album, “All I Ever Do Is Leave,” and how that song comes from his childhood experience when Luke sadly thought, “My dad’s not around,” and “he doesn’t want to spend time with me.” But Luke’s perspective has changed.
How Fatherhood Changed Luke Combs
He told Zane that when he became a dad, he realized, “I go out and do all this stuff” so his kids can have the best life possible. Luke also talked about other ways in which fatherhood has changed him.
When he became a dad, Luke said he discovered that some of his childhood feelings weren’t “necessarily the truth,” which changed his opinion of his dad.
Luke honestly admitted that he “might have held some sort of grudge” against his dad or parents “for not being around,” and Zane added, “That becomes part of your identity… carried around with you for 25 years.”
Why Luke Combs Missed The Birth Of His Son, Beau
But since he’s welcomed Tex and Beau, Luke revealed it was a big “perspective change on everything” and that nothing made it clearer to Luke than missing Beau’s birth. If you want to know everything, Luke confessed it all to Zane.
He remembered waking up “in a hotel room” in Sydney, Australia, on the morning of August 16, 2023, “at around 8 a.m.,” when Luke received that shocking text from Nicole back home in Tennessee.
Because of the vast time difference between Australia and the USA, it was still August 15th at home where Nicole was, and tears filled Luke’s eyes as he revealed what happened next.
His voice broke as he told Zane, “God dude, it sucked, it sucked,” and being so far away when Beau was born is something that Luke will probably always regret.
Shockingly, he admitted to Zane that he hasn’t “really told anybody that,” and missing Beau’s birth still hurts Luke so much that he confessed, “I didn’t cover that too much on this album.”
Luke’s Amazing Support System
But at least Luke has a great support system on the road. Even though his “best” and “worst” day is still hard to remember, Luke said that some of his “closest friends” work for him, and they helped him get over the pain of missing his youngest son’s birth.
Luke told Zane, “I’m never on an island on the road,” and his “best friend from high school” works as his “personal assistant.” Another of Luke’s best friends is a songwriter who serves as his “guitar tech” on tour, and both have kids. Luke revealed he was “able to be with them through that whole thing,” which helped, but Luke still seemed so choked up by this that Zane had to offer some hope.
Zane told Luke, “You have to be able to forgive yourself in that situation,” and Luke agreed, adding, “Obviously, we didn’t plan it that way.” He explained that Nicole’s mom “came up for the month” when he was gone, and Nicole’s sister also lives in Nashville, so Luke’s wife “had a really great support system with her for that experience.”
Morgan Wallen has received plenty of negative publicity again this year for a shocking stunt he pulled, although his fans continue to support their favorite country music superstar.
But Morgan quietly did something else recently, and his fans certainly weren’t expecting this.
Morgan Wallen Deleted His IG Profile ‘With No Explanation’
Taste of Country spilled the tea on June 24th that Morgan left Instagram. Their article started with the question, “Why did Morgan Wallen deactivate his Instagram page?”
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country wrote that Morgan “is no longer on Instagram” and that Morgan “seemingly deleted” his IG profile during the weekend of June 22 and 23rd “with no explanation.”
Billy added that Morgan’s “team” received his “request for an explanation,” but they never responded. Billy also wondered if Morgan’s Instagram page had been hacked or if he’d suffered from a “technical glitch.” Taste of Country reported that Morgan’s fans have “other theories.”
Is Morgan Releasing New Music?
Some of Morgan’s fans think he’s doing an “early promotion” for “new music” or an “event.”
Billy wrote, “This kind of thing is not unheard of,” and he mentioned other Country music groups like The Band Perry, who’d wiped out their “previous social media posts” on two separate occasions before they released new music.
Morgan also teased new music recently, sharing online that he was releasing “Lies, Lies, Lies” on July 4th. But there’s another side to the story about why Morgan might have jumped off Instagram.
Morgan Wallen’s Friend, Ernest, Deactivated His Instagram Account, Too
Taste of Country reported that Morgan’s friend and songwriting partner, ERNEST, also left Instagram at basically the same time, and there’s something else fishy about this move.
According to Taste of Country, Morgan and ERNEST “still have active profiles on X and Facebook,” and they are both signed to Big Loud Records.
But even though their Facebook and X profiles are allegedly “active,” Taste of Country confirmed that Morgan and ERNEST haven’t posted to X “in several weeks.”
Fans Have A Theory Why Morgan Deactivated IG Account
ERNEST did share a Facebook video in June, but shockingly, Morgan hasn’t posted on Facebook since the end of May. Taste of Country wrote that Morgan’s fans have a “second theory.”
Do you believe Morgan could be “upset” about “something?” Some of his fans think he left Instagram because he got ticked off about “something,” and even though this sounds crazy, fans think that ERNEST left Instagram to back Morgan up.
What does Morgan have to be “upset” about? Taste of Country wrote, “There is really not any tangible evidence to suggest a professional disagreement” with the record label, so the second theory doesn’t make sense.
Is Morgan Wallen And Team Fed Up With The Haters?
But wait for it because there’s one more rumor floating around.
Taste of Country reported “one final theory.” Morgan (or, more likely, his “team”) is getting impatient with all the haters throwing shade at him on social media. Taste of Country confirmed that Morgan’s fans are “remarkably supportive.” Still, the critical comments are growing, and the theory is that it’s much of a hassle for Morgan’s team to keep putting out fires on his social media.
Morgan might have dropped a bombshell hint to his fans and followers earlier in June, and Taste of Country reported all the details on Wednesday, June 19th.
Morgan Wallen’s Life Update and Confessions
Taste of Country wrote that Morgan surprised fans and followers on social media with a “life update.” While Morgan did confess some serious stuff, his Instagram Stories video looked casual.
Morgan was sitting in a car as he revealed “what he’s been up to.” He started the video by asking everyone watching him, “What’s going on?”
Morgan smiled as he admitted he’d been “in the studio for the past couple of days.” He also admitted he hadn’t been online “in a long time,” and Morgan said, “So, uh, here I am.”
He claimed he was “mostly just laying low and staying out of trouble” following his shocking arrest for allegedly tossing a chair off the balcony of Eric Church’s bar in downtown Nashville. At least Morgan isn’t lonely right now because he did mention a special someone.
He admitted, “I’ve just been hanging with my kid.” Morgan added that he was “making music, golfing, and swimming,” and Taste of Country also reported that Morgan “previously posted a photo” from a recording session with a “chef emoji” to indicate he was “cooking up” some great new music.
He finished his brief video update by reassuring his fans that “everything’s all good,” and Morgan ended it with, “I’ll see y’all real soon.”
Morgan Wallen’s Arrest
Morgan sounded more apologetic following his April 7th arrest at the honky-tonk bar on Broadway called Chief’s. Taste of Country confirmed that Morgan “expressed remorse for his actions on social media.”
Morgan didn’t go on video in April but posted a message that he “didn’t feel right publicly checking in” until he “made amends with some folks.” Is that really good enough right now?
Morgan explained that he’d “touched base” with the Metro Nashville Police Department. This was a wise move, considering the chair Morgan allegedly tossed off the balcony landed far too close to Metro Nashville officers stationed on Broadway on April 7th.
He also revealed that he’d checked in with his family “and the good people at Chief’s.” Morgan claimed he was “not proud” of his actions and was accepting responsibility. The problem is that Morgan’s alleged overdrinking might be causing all this.
Morgan’s ‘Drinking Is A ‘Problem That Keeps Coming Around’
Sources with inside knowledge who were at Chief’s that night alleged that Morgan drank too much before he tossed the chair off the roof, and Page Six reported that Morgan’s “drinking is a ‘problem that keeps coming around.’”
Page Six claimed that Morgan’s representatives “didn’t immediately return their request for comment,” and they quoted a source who told People.com that Morgan is “a nice, fun person to hang out with,” at least until he starts drinking and “doesn’t know when to stop.”
The source added that Morgan’s drinking “keeps coming back around.” Page Six published other details that back up this source’s allegations.
Page Six confirmed that Morgan was “previously arrested” for “public intoxication” in 2020. In 2021, a video leaked to social media of Morgan shouting expletives and the N-word late at night in his driveway. At that point, Morgan’s family and team tried to get him help.
Page Six reported that Morgan “spent 30 days in a treatment center” after the shocking video went public. Although Morgan “issued a public apology” for his racist comments, he was briefly “suspended by his record label.”
How Eric Church’s Bar Handled The Morgan Wallen Incident
Is Morgan’s superstar status making it too hard for him to get a grip on reality? Taste of Country reported how Eric Church’s bar handled the car-tossing incident, and while this sounds funny at first, it’s also pretty shocking.
Taste of Country wrote that Chief’s “made light of the situation” and chose to “have fun with their customers.” Anyone who visits the rooftop now will see a new sign, “DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT, YOU ARE NOT MORGAN WALLEN.” But that’s not all, and what Morgan did recently is pretty crazy, considering his alleged “problems.”
He branded his name and image to TC Restaurant Group in Nashville. On June 1st, Morgan’s new establishment, This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen opened on Nashville’s “Honky Tonk Highway.”
Morgan’s Love Triangle With Ex-Fiance, KT (Katie) Smith
Another rumor about Morgan involves shocking allegations of a love triangle with his ex-fiance, KT (Katie) Smith. KT is also the mother of Morgan’s son, Indigo.
People.com reported on April 10th that KT “married her current partner just days before” Morgan got arrested. Many fans and followers blame KT’s elopement on Morgan’s bad behavior at Chief’s. So, what’s the real truth?
People confirmed that Morgan and KT “began dating in 2016 and got engaged a few months later.” Although they quickly broke off their engagement, People added that Morgan and KT “were on and off for a few more years” but were no longer together when Indigo was born in July 2020.
Morgan revealed exclusively to People in January 2021 that it wasn’t easy “having a kid with someone you’re not with,” but he also claimed he was “thankful” to have a son “with someone I care about.” The shocking new rumor is Morgan still cares about KT more than he realizes.
KT got engaged to a younger guy named Luke Scornavacco this past March. People reported that KT announced her elopement with Luke “that same week,” and it was “just days before Morgan’s arrest.”
Multiple sources online say this new rumor is false, and if Morgan did drink too much, it wasn’t because KT married someone else. Morgan has yet to prove that he can control his drinking, but hopefully, he’ll be back soon with new music while he lays low and tries to stay out of trouble.
Photo credits: Miranda Lambert/Instagram and Brendan McLoughlin/Instagram
Miranda Lambert has remained silent about claims that her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, cheated on her. Now she has spoken up about the claims, sharing her views on the flirtatious dancing, and what it means for her marriage.
Many have come to McLoughlin’s defense about the situation. Is that the case for Lambert?
Miranda Lambert’s Husband Caught Flirty Dancing
The former police officer was caught dancing in a flirtatious manner during a bachelorette party. All of this was caught on video, with women in the clip claiming that it was an innocent moment. Many of those in the video have defended him, but it is not enough for Lambert.
According to Fox News, the women in the video explained that the situation was out of the blue and “innocent.” One woman shared that they happened to be in the bar and saw him in the roped-off area. They asked for photos and hoped that Miranda would be there.
After that, the bachelorette party was invited into the roped-off area. Throughout the night, McLoughlin reportedly never said anything inappropriate and didn’t make the women feel uncomfortable.
When it came to a point in the video of a woman putting her hands on McLoughlin’s face, she shared that she didn’t know why she did it. She does it out of habit, and she believes it was more “motherly” than flirty.
Miranda Lambert is ‘Embarrassed’
A source told In Touch that Miranda has spoken to her husband about the situation, according to She Knows. The country singer is “embarrassed” by the entire encounter, and she reportedly gave him “an earful” about it. She also feels that had she been there that night, McLoughlin would have acted in a completely different way.
The source shared, “I’m sure Brendan is in the doghouse, and rightfully so. He definitely crossed the line.”
The singer’s attitude toward the situation is due to issues in McLoughlin’s past. The former cop has a past that involves cheating. This was a serious issue for Lambert, and it was something that the two discussed at length before getting married. Lambert needed to know that he would take his marriage vows as seriously as she would.
Past Infidelity Issues
However, Lambert has her own past involving infidelity. She and her ex-husband Blake Shelton met and fell in love with each other while Shelton was married to his first wife, Kaynette Gern. Things weren’t happy for the two of them, though. Shelton’s The Voice filming schedule and the two touring on separate tours led to a strained marriage. Shelton later believed that his wife was cheating on him with country singer Chris Young. There were also claims that Shelton cheated on Lambert. All of this will leave fears of infidelity in a subsequent marriage.
Lambert has still not spoken out publicly about the situation. Friends have spoken in the past about how Lambert prefers to keep her relationships out of the limelight, and that is what she is doing here. It doesn’t mean she is letting her husband get away with embarrassing her.
For the past few years, Britney Spears has had a difficult relationship with her sons, 18-year old Sean Preston and 17-year old Jayden James. The issues stem from her use of social media over the years, as well as some things she included in her 2023 memoir. Thankfully, things seem to be on the mend, and the trio is open to repairing their relationship.
Britney Spears shares the children with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline. Spears and Federline were married from 2004 to 2007, and they had an incredibly public relationship and eventual divorce. After the divorce was finalized, Federline was granted sole physical custody of the kids.
Why Britney Spears’ Sons Decided To Not See Her Anymore
Eventually, Spears was given visitation rights and the children began to spend more time with their mom. The two co-parented their children for years, but things have gotten difficult between the boys and Spears over the recent years.
After getting free from her conservatorship in 2021, Britney Spears was a free woman and began posting on social media, often in little clothing or even fully in the nude at times. According to reports, her children were very uncomfortable with this. She continued to post these types of photos, and this ultimately led to the boys deciding not to see her anymore, according to Federline.
Federline said he told his sons that this was just another way for their mother to express herself, but did acknowledge that it’s likely difficult for teens in high school to go through this.
Her sons weren’t even at her 2022 wedding to her now ex-husband Sam Asghari, though the boys did wish her well and were happy for her. In addition to her social media use, her sons also didn’t like a few things she talked about in her 2023 memoir called “The Woman in Me”. Reports say they were devastated by the revelations and felt it was “too much” and difficult to read at times.
In particular, the boys were upset about her mentioning that she had an abortion in the past while dating Justin Timberlake, as well as how harshly their father was portrayed in the book.
Things Are Going In The Right Direction For Britney Spears and Sons
Also in 2023, Spears consented to the boys moving with Federline to Hawaii. While she hasn’t been to visit them in Hawaii and has only spoken to them sparingly via text, things seem to be trending in the right direction as of late.
Recently, they spoke on the phone to one another, and her sons are reportedly happy to see her doing well and want to stay in touch to speak with her, which is certainly a step in the right direction for the family.
So while there is still progress to be made between Britney and her sons, both sides are willing to mend the relationship. However, it may take quite a bit of time and effort by all parties if they want to get back to being a happy family after all that’s transpired over the years.
Justin Timberlake‘s recent arrest for driving while intoxicated has put the spotlight back on his relationship with Jessica Biel. Could this scandal create a rift between them?
Here’s what we know about Jessica’s outlook:
‘Justin Has Humiliated Her Again …’
Jessica has had to be the bigger person in her relationship with Justin on more than one occasion. According to In Touch Weekly, this incident could end up being the final straw for her, though. A source told the publication the following:
“Justin has humiliated her again. This could all lead to a divorce bombshell. No one would be shocked if Jessica issued Justin an ultimatum: Get help — or it’s over.
Jessica is always trying to keep him stable.
[…] Of course he started going out. It worries her because when he’s drunk, he makes bad decisions.”
Back in the early 00’s, Justin admitted to having a wild, party streak that often involved drinking, doing drugs and hanging out with his friends, according to In Touch Weekly.
Could that wild side be putting too much of a strain on Jessica at this point?
Justin Timberlake’s Alleged Cheating
Some would say Justin’s recent DWI incident was a mere hiccup compared to his other poor relationship decisions.
He has been alleged to have cheated on Jessica a number of times by a wide variety of people and has even had to publicly apologize for his behavior after getting caught hand in hand with women who were definitely not her.
According to Elle, he had this to say after getting drunk and holding hands with Alisha Wainwright in New Orleans back in 2019:
“A few weeks ago, I displayed a strong lapse in judgment—but let me be clear—nothing happened between me and my costar. I drank way too much that night and I regret my behavior. I should have known better.
This is not the example I want to set for my son. I apologize to my amazing wife and family for putting them through such an embarrassing situation, and I am focused on being the best husband and father I can be. This was not that. I am incredibly proud to be working on Palmer. Looking forward to continuing to make this movie and excited for people to see it.”
Jessica Biel Stands By Her Man
Thus far, Jessica has had the patience of a saint in dealing with Justin’s questionable behavior. She seems committed to helping him relax between his performances while he’s on tour and had the following to say about their approach to nurturing their relationship when things get hectic, according to People:
“When he has his breaks, we’ll hang out and try to do something that’s relaxing and fun. He has to relax. We can’t mess around.”
Despite all of the hubbub over Justin’s latest run-in with the law, Jessica seems eager as ever to keep things moving in the right direction. Others don’t share her enthusiasm. In Touch Weekly’s source had the following to say about the couple’s future:
“Her friends think she’s married to a loser and hate that so much of her life is taken up with trying to get Justin to stay on the straight and narrow. But the arrest was a wake-up call: It’s time for her to realize she can’t do it alone. If he keeps going down this path, their marriage will be over.”
Photo credits: Miley Cyrus/Instagram and Billy Ray Cyrus/Instagram
Miley has not been supportive of her dad’s decision to end his relationship with his ex-wife Tish to embark on a crazy new fling with Firerose. Now that the two are divorcing, she has been proven right, and insiders within her circle suggest she won’t be quick to forget it.
So, what’s going on with Miley and Billy Ray? Here’s what we can say so far:
‘Miley Is Still Pretty Angry With Her Dad …’
Miley is certainly not one to hold her tongue, but her dad’s whirlwind relationship with his paramour Firerose has clearly struck a nerve. She allegedly stopped speaking with him entirely since his split from ex-wife Tish to remarry. According to a source for In Touch Weekly, she’s not likely to let this one go, even as Billy Ray tries to make things right. They claimed the following:
“Miley is still pretty angry with her dad for the terrible way he treated Tish [Cyrus], so it’s not going to be as simple as all is forgiven, just because he’s single again. He’s going to have to work very hard to get back into her good graces, but divorcing Firerose is definitely a step in the right direction.”
Billy Ray’s divorce from Firerose has been anything but smooth, with claims of bad behavior and different flavors of abuse coming out in court from both parties. According to In Touch Weekly’s source, Miley always knew things would end this way. They stated:
“Miley always knew it wasn’t going to last and that her dad was being taken for a ride.
So, it really pissed her off that Billy Ray wouldn’t listen to her warnings. She doesn’t want to see her dad hurting, but she’s also feeling pretty smug about being proven right. That being said, she’s very happy that her dad has come to his senses and dumped Firerose; she always blamed that relationship for ruining her family.
He’s now on a big campaign to make things right with Miley, but if that’s going to happen, he’s also going to have to make things right with Tish, and the entire family. As far as what that will actually take, only time will tell, but knowing Miley she’ll want to see real actions on his part to do better and that would likely include therapy.”
Firerose Said, ‘He Would Terrify Me […]’
Although Billy Ray was the one to file for divorce, Firerose chose to submit claims of having suffered abuse from him in court which he has denied. Page Six reported a variety of claims from Firerose, including having been threatened by Billy Ray. Her words were:
“He would rage at me, shout at me at the top of his lungs. He would terrify me […]”
According to In Touch Weekly, Billy Ray claimed Firerose was spending all of his money and withheld information about her previous marriage from him.
Will Billy Ray And Miley Cyrus Reconcile Their Relationship?
Billy Ray and Miley may be going through a rough patch as father and daughter, but In Touch Weekly’s source seems to see some light at the end of the tunnel for them. They had the following to say about the situation:
“She has a lot of compassion for her dad and what he’s been through in his life, she would love to see him overcome his past and get healthy. She will always love him, so a reconciliation isn’t off the table but it’s not going to happen overnight.”
Photo credits: Lloyd/Instagram and Ashanti/Instagram
A couple of months ago, Lloyd shared his feelings about Ashanti’s pregnancy in the sweetest way.
In fact, he might’ve brought the singer to tears.
Lloyd and Ashanti’s Performance
Lloyd and Ashanti linked up to put on a performance that no one would forget.
According to The Shade Room, this was to be Ashanti’s final show before going on maternity leave.
And Lloyd made sure to make the gig as memorable as he could for his close friend.
Ashanti took to the stage at the Tacos & Tequila Festival in Kansas City at the start of June.
Lloyd’s Surprise Appearance At Ashanti’s Last Show
Footage of a touching moment eventually made its way to social media.
It showed Ashanti preparing to sing her hit song Southside, which she recorded with Lloyd.
As she was about to begin, her DJ got her attention, telling her that he had “something special” for her.
Ashanti was visibly confused and asked what was going on.
At that moment, Lloyd joined her on stage.
Ashanti’s surprise and shock were on display for all to see as she jumped up and down.
As the song played, Lloyd let the adoring crowd know that they were witnessing Ashanti’s last concert for a while.
He went on to address his friend directly, explaining to her that he didn’t want to miss her last show, as he was going to miss spending time on tour with Ashanti.
Lloyd added that Ashanti changed his life and told her that he loved her and was praying for a safe delivery of her child.
Lloyd’s Touching Tribute to Ashanti and Nelly
The touching act would’ve meant even more to Ashanti since Lloyd had already given her a similar tribute just weeks earlier.
In May, the friends performed together at the Met in Philadelphia.
Lloyd once again joined Ashanti for Southside and proceeded to get on his knees and sing to Ashanti’s belly.
As he sang, Lloyd rubbed Ashanti’s belly as fans cheered them on.
Lloyd dedicated the post to the couple’s unborn baby, saying that the child was surrounded by love and good energy.
He went on to write that he would one day tell the baby “of the times [he] got to sing to [them] while still in [their] mother’s belly.”
He continued by again stating that Ashanti “changed [his] life,” and added that Nelly “was there for [him] when [he] needed a little love and guidance.”
He ended his heartfelt post by saying that he couldn’t wait to meet Ashanti and Nelly’s baby and “make [them] laugh,” before signing off by calling himself “uncle Ladi.”
The post obviously attracted a lot of attention and positive comments.
Ashanti’s Response to Lloyd’s Tribute
But the most wholesome of all came from Ashanti herself, who expressed how affected she was by her friend’s show of support.
She wrote in the comments under Lloyd’s post that she was “literally crying”, adding that Lloyd knew how unusual this was for her.
She thanked her friend for his kind words before telling him that she loved and appreciated him.
Other fans also took the chance to praise Lloyd for showing nothing but love and positivity in the wake of Ashanti’s baby news.
The report emerged after Nelly appeared to let the cat out of the bag with an accidental gesture.
The couple performed together at Nelly’s annual Black and White Ball in St Louis.
At one point during the event, Ashanti was seen resting a hand on her belly on stage.
Did Nelly Accidentally Let the Cat Out the Bag?
Almost automatically, her husband started rubbing her belly, too.
Ashanti immediately moved his hand away, and the two looked at each other and started laughing.
Clearly, Ashanti knew what people would think after seeing Nelly touch her stomach like that.
She was quickly proven right, with the eagle-eyed crowd erupting with cheers.
But the shocking truth was that the couple really didn’t know they were pregnant at that time.
Ashanti said in an interview that they had not even taken a pregnancy test.
She also added that she had only been trying to fix a pendant on her dress when she was seen appearing to be holding her midriff.
Ashanti then said that when Nelly put his hand on her, she knew he was “making it look like something” else was going on.
Ashanti’s Pregnancy Rumors Confirmed
The gossip then died down for a few months, only for the happy couple to confirm what everyone already suspected in an interview with Essence magazine.
Ashanti shared her total joy at finding out she was having a baby.
She confessed that motherhood was something that she has always looked forward to, and that sharing that experience with those that mean the most to her, including her fans, was an amazing experience.
And Ashanti has been only too happy to share her experience as much as possible ever since.
The singer teamed up with Essence to share a reel on Instagram.
How Ashanti Revealed Her Pregnancy
The reel appeared to show Ashanti preparing for a show before she revealed her pregnancy in a clever way.
In the reel, an actor calls on Ashanti to ask her how long she’s going to be.
Ashanti then appears on screen and says with a cheeky smile, “Probably around 9 months.”
Usher’s first marriage blew up in his face, all thanks to his affair. Now, years after this happened, it’s still haunting him. Especially because the woman who he had the affair with has finally decided to speak up.
What she’s had to say is pretty crazy. So, wasting any time, let’s dive straight into it.
According to The Sun, Usher married his first wife Tameka Foster in 2007. However, not everyone was happy about this. Mostly because of the seven-year age gap between Usher and Tameka.
Usher was the younger of the two. His fans never thought twice about speaking up about how unhappy they were with the relationship, especially because they thought that the marriage affected the type of music he was putting out while they were together.
Although many people weren’t happy with Usher and Tameka’s marriage, what nobody predicted was that it would end almost as quickly as it began. Barely two years in with two kids, Usher and Tameka got into a messy divorce battle.
Usher Had an Affair
It was all because Usher cheated on her. According to Tameka, she caught her husband in bed with another woman.
But, this wasn’t just some random woman. It was Maya Fox-Davis, someone who Tameka considered her close friend. She trusted her well enough to invite her to stand by her side as a bridesmaid during her wedding with Usher.
After she caught the two of them together, Tameka revealed that she’d suspected Usher was cheating on her long before she caught him in the act.
After confirming her suspicions, she apparently felt pity for Maya rather than anger. In her words, Maya fell for Usher’s trap and he used her to his advantage.
Although Usher admitted that he’d made a mistake to Tameka, Maya was suspiciously quiet during all of this. I guess you could say that she didn’t want to get involved in Usher and Tameka’s messy divorce and even messier custody battle.
But after all of this was settled, Maya decided to finally speak up about what really happened, and she had a lot to say.
Usher Gave Maya an STD
Maya not only admitted to getting together with Usher when he was still together with Tameka, but she also revealed that Usher had given her herpes back when they were still together. The craziest part is that she claimed he gave it to her on purpose.
Because of this, she sued him for $1 million. According to Maya, Usher knew very well that he had the disease when they were having an affair.
Instead of letting her know what was going on with him, he kept this a secret and got in bed with her without any protection. This didn’t just happen once but on multiple occasions.
It became clear that Maya wanted revenge for what happened. She filed her suit in California, where it is very much illegal to knowingly transmit an STD to your partner.
Now, you might be wondering – how did Maya know that Usher did what he did to her on purpose? I mean, chances are he probably didn’t know he had what he had and it was all a mistake.
If you thought this, you’d be wrong. Maya came in with more than enough evidence that he did know.
Usher Quickly Settled the Lawsuit
Her lawsuit claimed that Usher had a greenish discharge from his privates when they were together. When she noticed this, he told her that it was nothing. He took it a step further by telling her that he had tested himself and was clean.
This was all he needed to say to convince Maya to trust him, and that was exactly what she did. But then, not too long after they got together, Maya fell ill and noticed the appearance of blisters and lesions on her privates.
After going to urgent care, she was told that she had herpes. Now, get this – when Maya told Usher about this, he didn’t really argue with her or have anything to say.
This is weird because he was very much still a married man when he was having an affair with Maya. You’d think he’d be mad about her catching something like this simply because of the fear of his wife finding out about what he did in his spare time.
But he wasn’t. He didn’t question Maya. Instead, he paid for her treatment and medical bill in full.
Maybe this is why he eventually also decided to settle her for $1.1 million. He actually gave her $100,000 more than she had initially asked for in her lawsuit against him.
Maya Wasn’t Usher’s Only Victim
Even though Usher was able to get Maya to back off, unfortunately for him, this wasn’t the last time he faced an issue like this. Not too long after this, he found himself in the middle of yet another scandal.
This time, he wasn’t being sued by just one person, but three: two women and one man. They accused Usher of not informing them of his alleged infection before getting intimate with them.
The lawsuits didn’t stop there. Laura Helm also claimed that she got the disease from Usher in a lawsuit she filed against him in 2019. However, she was quick to drop her £15 million suit against Usher after they reached an amicable agreement in private.
But Usher wasn’t completely off the hook. He was soon facing another suit from a woman named Quantasia Sharpton.
According to her, she went to an Usher concert for her 19th birthday. In her suit, she claimed that Usher exposed her to the disease.
However, Usher’s legal team was quick to sweep in with a response. According to them, Quantasia’s allegations were completely false. Usher himself claimed that he never got intimate with her because she wasn’t his type.
It didn’t take long for Quantasia to drop her lawsuit after this. However, it’s not clear whether an agreement was reached between her and Usher before this actually happened.
Usher’s Life Moved Forward
Despite all of the accusations that have come out against him, Usher was able to find love again with Jennifer Goicoechea. They currently have two children together, Sovereign Bo and Sire Castrello.
But Usher isn’t just winning in love. His career has also picked up a lot recently.
Earlier this year, he headlined the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime show. A day after that, he and Jennifer tied the knot.
This news was revealed by Usher’s reps. According to them, Usher and Jennifer got married in a small intimate ceremony with close friends and family.
The wedding took place at the intimate outdoor wedding chapel Terrace Gazebo in Las Vegas. Usher’s mom was the person who witnessed their vows. This was all planned out by Usher and Jennifer as they had already gotten a marriage license in Vegas days before his performance at the Super Bowl.
Before all of this went down, Usher had previously said that when you find someone who’s a great partner, it’s an honor to be able to share life with them, especially if they want to share life with you, too.
So, in a way, this was Usher hinting at what was to come between him and Jennifer. Although Usher and Jennifer seem really happy together, there’s still the fear that Usher might do the same thing he did to Tameka to her.
