Just weeks after announcing her pregnancy, celebrity gossip fans have taken to social media to discuss Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s new man. Ken Urker is relatively unknown, but there are plenty of rumors out there.
In the latest round of rumors, a TikTok user took to the social media platform to share a truth bomb. It turns out that Ken may be gay—or bisexual—and has an account on Grindr.
The user @AshTooTrippy on TikTok, who is a true crime junkie by nature, shared that someone got in touch with her to share some interesting information about Ken. People already claimed that he was on Grindr.
Now, the TikToker claims that a man contacted her claiming he had met with Ken a few times. Ash went on to share that this user wanted people to know that Ken is bisexual and is “sleeping with people unprotected.”
Ash didn’t share the identity of the man who got in touch with her, nor did she share proof of the claims. She says that this man doesn’t want recognition for sharing the juicy tea. His aim is to protect Gypsy Rose and her unborn baby.
Users on Reddit then shared that someone called Nina came with the receipts about the claims. Users in the comments went on to say that a jilted ex named Steve shared the details about Ken.
Gypsy Rose’s Boyfriend Banned from TikTok
The initial video on TikTok landed on Ken’s For You page, and he immediately saw red. He took to the comments to make it clear that he wanted to see proof of the allegations. Some of his comments stated, “Even I can’t wait to see these ‘facts’.”
Ken ended up with his TikTok account banned. His account is nowhere to be seen on the social media platform. That is likely due to multiple reports made about his comments, as they went against the community guidelines.
There is now another user who claims to be Ken, but it’s hard to tell if this is a copycat. After all, there are plenty of people pretending to be celebrities.
Will Gypsy Rose End It With Ken?
Will this be a deal breaker if Gypsy finds out that her boyfriend is bi? Probably not. Gypsy has always made it known that she experimented with women.
Fans on Reddit have been quick to point out that Gypsy did things in prison to survive and get what she needed. This doesn’t mean that she is also bi. Some people even claim that she is homophobic.
Fans also hope that this Steve person, who has now been named, is protected. Some worry that he will be outed, while others believe that Steve is likely some troll account trying to stir up trouble.
One thing that many fans agree on is that it’s not okay to out someone without their consent. While people may not like Ken, what others have done is not okay.
Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie XO, have experienced many highs and lows together in the public eye. This year, they’ve been open about everything from Jelly Roll’s health journey to the loss of Bunnie’s father, Bill, to terminal cancer.
Now, Bunnie is making another shocking personal confession. Us Weekly reported all the scary details of Bunnie’s recent medical emergency that turned into a misdiagnosis.
Bunnie explained in a video on social media that she “started getting really bad headaches, really weird headaches” in March 2024. What made it stranger was that she’d “never gotten” this type of headache before.
She added that she “scheduled” an MRI in July. When Bunnie received her results, she was filled with fear at what the doctors allegedly spotted.
Bunnie’s MRI test appeared to show “an aneurysm on [her] carotid artery.” This is a serious and potentially fatal medical condition, and something in Bunnie’s family history made it even worse.
Us Weekly wrote that Bunnie “has a fear of having an aneurysm” because her late mother, Vanessa, experienced “one rupture” during her lifetime. If you don’t know about Bunnie’s broken relationship with her mom, it’s tragic.
In March 2024, American Songwriter reported that Bunnie had spoken out after her mother passed away in 2022. Bunnie wrote online that she’d spent most of her life “so mad” at her mother “for not being the mom I needed.” But Bunnie wrote that she’d finally forgiven her mother, which was “the best thing” she ever did.
Us Weekly reported that Bunnie proceeded to get a “CT with contrast” done after the MRI, hoping to prove that the MRI was wrong. Bunnie got the devastating results that the CT showed “a two-millimeter aneurysm on [her] carotid artery.”
Bunnie’s Results Felt Like a “Death Sentence”
After receiving her results, Bunnie revealed to her fans and followers how she felt hearing that news. She confessed it was “like a death sentence.” Getting those devastating results also made Bunnie “come to grips” with her “mortality.”
On Sunday, July 28th, 44-year-old Bunnie posted a Facebook update. She admitted that her “health scare put so much in perspective for me.” Bunnie even wrote that what happened to her “honestly made me want to change a lot of things in my life.”
Thankfully, Bunnie wasn’t talking about changing her relationship with Jelly Roll or her stepkids. She sweetly explained on Facebook that her health scare made her “more appreciative” of her family and friends.
Bunnie also wants to reevaluate her relationship with God and learn to “have faith” for the first time. If that sounds like a hard thing to do, Bunnie admitted she’s finding new joy in the simplest things.
Jelly Roll texted Bunnie one night, saying, “You’re my best friend.” She revealed that his simple message brought her to tears. Bunnie admits that people don’t realize how to “appreciate life” and the people in it “until you feel like you could lose it and them at any moment.”
Bunnie Isn’t Entirely in the Clear
Thankfully, Bunnie’s medical emergency and potentially fatal aneurysm proved to be a misdiagnosis. She explained how she found that out after “visiting a neurosurgeon” within days of receiving her CT scan results. Can you imagine the relief that Bunnie felt after the neurosurgeon told her she probably didn’t have an aneurysm?
Bunnie revealed that the specialist told her she was “cleared.” He explained to Bunnie that the so-called “two-millimeter aneurysm on [her] carotid artery” is medically referred to as an “artifact.”
However, the neurosurgeon still needs more proof. While Bunnie is no longer as fearful as she was, she did confirm that the neurosurgeon wants her to “come back to retest and do another CT test” in about six months.
According to the neurosurgeon, a “retest” and new “CT test” should “be able to prove” that Bunnie’s headaches are caused by an artifact and not an aneurysm. Bunnie said he told her he didn’t even know why “the radiologist… sent you in for this.”
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Plan to Grow Their Family
Jelly Roll and Bunnie revealed more personal news this year, shocking fans and followers with an announcement about their family. E! News reported on June 6th that Bunnie and Jelly Roll planned to have a child together “through IVF.”
Jelly Roll is turning 40 this year, and E! News wrote that he made the stunning baby announcement on the June 4th Bussin’ with the Boys podcast. Jelly Roll added, “I gotta live to at least 60. I gotta see this kid into college.”
Bunnie is used to getting heat online for her personal choices. She received criticism for wanting to be an older parent when she allegedly said before she didn’t want any kids.
As E! News reported, Bunnie took to Instagram and “offered more insight” into the baby that she and Jelly Roll hope “to have by 2026.”
Bunnie posted a video and confessed, “We had planned on doing this privately.” Then, she and Jelly Roll made a huge decision.
Bunnie explained that they’d “always been so open,” and they realized their “IVF journey needed to be shared.” Bunnie knows that the “odds are stacked” against them, and she admitted, “It’s already been hard.” Once again, Bunnie revealed how she was feeling.
Bunnie said that she and Jelly Roll “are SO excited” but also “scared… at the same time.” She admitted they “genuinely never thought” about having a child together, “but something changed this year.”
Bunnie Shared Heartbreaking News
Jelly Roll has a 16-year-old daughter, Bailee Ann, and a 7-year-old son, Noah Buddy. While his kids have different moms, Jelly Roll has always praised Bunnie as a fantastic stepmother. Several years ago, on Mother’s Day, Jelly Roll posted a tribute to Bunnie on his social media, describing her as a “special kind of woman” to help raise kids who aren’t her own.
Jelly Roll added that besides “social media” or her hugely successful podcast, “Bunnie is a beautiful soul.” He talked about the “beautiful mother-daughter bond” between his wife and daughter, which Jelly Roll called “nothing short of magical.” He wrote to Bunnie, “You are the epitome of a good mom” and the “best partner” that he “could’ve asked for in life.”
Sadly, life recently threw another curveball at Bunnie and Jelly Roll. On July 8th, Penn Live reported that she made another “heartbreaking health revelation.” Bunnie was shockingly forced to reveal this personal news because of a “gross” fan comment.
Penn Live wrote that Bunnie shared her “heartbreaking news” on social media “while taking at least one social media user to task for their ‘gross’ take on the situation.” Here’s what happened.
A month after revealing their plans to try IVF, Bunnie made a shocking confession on social media. She posted online that she and Jelly Roll had decided that a “surrogate” should carry their child. That’s when the “fan” made the “gross” comment.
Bunnie Will No Longer Be Publicly Sharing Her Journey
Bunnie posted a screenshot of the comment, where the “fan” told her that “carrying the child is so much more of the natural experience of motherhood.” That might not sound too bad, but this “fan” also made it sound like Bunnie was afraid to ruin her “perfect body,” and that’s why she wanted to hire a surrogate. You need to hear how Bunnie reacted.
She replied on social media that it was “gross” for anyone to mistakenly assume she didn’t want to carry a pregnancy “because of my body.” Then, Bunnie dropped another health bombshell. She wrote that she was actually “scared” because she’d already experienced “two ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, ectopic pregnancies happen “when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube.” It’s usually dangerous for the mother, and Penn Live wrote that it’s “hard to blame Bunnie for doing all that she can to avoid that.”
Bunnie also candidly wrote that her “age” has something to do with it, and she bravely admitted, “I do not want to go through that again.” Instead of getting angrier at the “fan,” Bunnie asked everyone online to “please watch how you say things to [people] on the internet.”
She explained that no one is in anyone else’s “shoes” and that no one has “fought the battles” that she and Jelly Roll have been through together. Bunnie wrote that her fans and followers know “nothing of the journey we’ve been through, only what we’ve told you.”
Sadly, she revealed that the fan’s cruel comment was “exactly why I won’t be posting our journey anymore.”
When you talk about true prodigies from the world of gymnastics, few names shine as brightly as Simone Biles. Known for her gravity-defying performances and record-breaking achievements, she’s all set for a remarkable return at the Paris Olympics 2024.
At 27, she’s eying for another gold medal to add to her collection of four Olympic golds. But behind her unparalleled success lies a story of struggle and resilience, shaped significantly by her adoptive family.
Simone Biles’ Early Life and Struggles
For Simone Biles, the road to greatness was never an easy one. Born to Kelvin Clemons and Shannon Biles, her early years were marred by stress, confusion, and instability. Her biological father met her mother when they both were teenagers, but everything turned dark as the battle with substance abuse began.
According to the Facebook Watch series “Simone vs Herself,” Simone’s mother was never around to share a true bond with her daughter, as she was in and out of jail most of the time. Due to her mother’s absence and her father’s not being in touch, Simone and her siblings were forced to stay in foster care.
The Pivotal Point in Simone’s Life
It all changed for our superhero when her grandparents appeared as saviors to adopt her and her siblings. Simone was six when Nellie and Ronald Biles took her in and provided a stable and loving home. From that moment on, she called Ronald and Nellie her father and mother. This act of kindness laid the foundation for Simone’s future success.
Simone’s grandmother, Nellie Biles, played a massive role in spotting and nurturing her talents while providing complete emotional support. In a heartfelt moment, Nellie shared how she also felt like a true mother while raising and supporting Simone.
Simone Biles’ Tragic Moment and Struggles
Simone claimed her first World All-Around title when she was only 16—she repeated the feat for three consecutive years. She ascended to global stardom in the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she claimed four gold medals and one bronze.
However, the Tokyo Olympics 2021 became yet another tragic moment in Simone’s career, as she experienced a unique and potentially dangerous mental condition called “the twisties.” The condition causes a loss of spatial awareness mid-air and can be extremely dangerous for gymnasts performing tricky aerial maneuvers.
While she was among the most anticipated athletes at the time, Simone decided to withdraw from several events. Simone’s withdrawal sparked global conversation, highlighting the fact that her confident persona masked years of internal struggles.
The decision also took a toll on her emotional health, as shown in the Netflix docuseries “Simone Biles Rising”. She talked about the pressure to deliver the best performance and be the face of USA Gymnastics. Simone’s openness about her struggles helped her recover and change the world of sports, as this inspired other athletes to talk about their mental health challenges, including swimming legend Michael Phelps and tennis star Naomi Osaka.
As Simone Biles gets ready to hit the Olympic stage in the 2024 Paris Olympics, she’s once again the center of attraction. But, this time, she’s prepared to do it with the unwavering support of her family. She is also dealing with everything strategically, evident from her decision to skip the star-studded opening ceremony to rest and prepare for the first competition on Sunday.
Photo Credits: Gypsy-Rose Blanchard/Instagram and Flawless Nina/Instagram
Gypsy Rose Blanchard has been all over the news since her release from prison last December. And she hasn’t shied away from drama, either. Rather than disappearing into the background and living a quiet life, she’s been making headlines for her relationships, starring in documentaries, and this time, for a feud with a beauty influencer.
Ever since Blanchard’s release from prison, she’s been closely followed by TikToker @flawlessnina, who is known for her beauty videos. In addition to her beauty videos, the TikToker has also been following Blanchard’s story since she was placed on parole.
According to The Blast, The feud started months ago when Blanchard took to TikTok to say that her man wouldn’t “touch Nina with a ten-foot pole.” The video went viral, and a number of fans have been wondering what the source of the drama really was.
Luckily, The Blast obtained some inside tea from the beauty blogger herself, per an interview from June of this year.
According to Nina, the beauty blogger once believed that Blanchard had been wrongfully charged for her involvement in the murder of her abusive mother in 2015. Nina took things a step further and looked into the police interrogation videos following the murder.
She came to the same conclusion that many people have; Blanchard was the victim of Munchausen by Proxy. Munchausen by Proxy is a mental condition and form of child abuse in which a caretaker (Blanchard’s mother in this situation) will create fake symptoms of illness in their child to get attention and, often, financial gain.
Nina said that while still a victim in many respects, she believes that Blanchard used Nicholas Godejohn to commit the murder because she needed to “disassociate herself” from killing her mother. “She used an autistic man with multiple special needs and mental health issues to do her dirty work, and she tries to separate herself,” said Nina in the interview.
Nina continued to “poke the bear” so to speak by continuing to investigate Blanchard’s life after her release. Despite being married to Ryan Anderson at the time, Nina claimed that she was in contact with Ken Urker.
She predicted Blanchard would end up leaving her husband Ryan Anderson to get with Ken. Nina went as far as to claim that Gypsy may have been cheating on Ryan during their relationship.
Blanchard is Not Happy With Nina
Blanchard denied Nina’s claims. However, she separated from Ryan earlier this year and is currently in a relationship with Ken Urker.
Once Blanchard discovered Nina’s very popular TikTok videos, she blocked her. However, she unblocked her around March, and one of Nina’s investigative videos about Blanchard showed up on her FYP.
According to Nina, Blanchard allegedly reached out via private message to try to explain her actions. Blanchard asked for the messages to remain private, which Nina said she was willing to respect. However, she later discovered that Blanchard had shared the messages with a friend, so she decided to go public with the DMs as retaliation.
After that, Nina alleges that Blanchard’s boyfriend Ken “invited her out for drinks on a regular basis.” Nina says she never responded.
“He then asked if we could discuss this via phone,” said Nina. “I gave him a Google voice number, and he said he and Gypsy are only friends, and he wants me to give them grace.”
After the conversation, Ken blocked her. Then, Blanchard made her famous “my man wouldn’t touch her with a ten-foot pole” video.
After the debacle, Nina continues to talk about Blanchard’s drama, saying that she is “narcissistic, pretentious, and unstable. It’s like watching a plane crash, but you can’t look away.”
Recently, Gypsy Rose took to Instagram to announce that she and her boyfriend Ken Urker are expecting their first child. While many people are happy for her, others see this announcement as evidence that she may have lied about the rekindling of her relationship with Ken while she was incredibly fresh off of a breakup with her ex-husband, Ryan Anderson.
During her time in prison for the second-degree murder of her mother, Gypsy Rose married Ryan Anderson. She served 7 years in total of her 10-year sentence after she helped a former boyfriend kill her abusive mother.
She and Ryan began a relationship after he reached out to her via letters. They married soon after in a prison ceremony in 2022.
Strangely enough, her current boyfriend Ken was actually engaged to Gypsy in 2018 before she met Ryan. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out as the pair split in 2020.
When she was released from prison in late December 2023, she and Ryan seemed incredibly happy with one another. However, the marriage would ultimately end only a few months after when Gypsy announced that she was leaving him.
They’re currently involved in divorce proceedings that are expected to go on until at least early 2025. She officially announced her separation from Ryan on March 28th, and later said she left Ryan on March 23rd.
The Timeline Doesn’t Match Up
A little over a month later, on April 30th, she announced that she had rekindled her romantic relationship with Ken. However, there was a lot of speculation throughout April that she was back with Ken well before she announced it.
For example, the couple was seen in public holding hands and shopping in early April, even though they both said they weren’t together romantically. Even Ken’s mother came out and said that the two hadn’t rekindled their relationship. She also said that Ken was only being a supportive friend to Gypsy, and that’s it.
However, with the baby being due in January, it means that she and Ken would’ve likely been together throughout April, not just near the end of it as she said. While this doesn’t mean she cheated on Ryan with Ken like many people think, it does mean her relationship with Ken likely turned romantic before she admitted, and likely only a few days or weeks after her split from Ryan.
Also, it likely confirms that the pair weren’t telling the truth when they denied being together in early April 2024. It’s possible the two first renewed their relationship as purely friends. However, there’s no doubt that it quickly turned into something more.
While some fans are unhappy with how the timelines match up, it doesn’t change the fact that the pair has a child on the way and are very excited about their future together.
According to In Touch Weekly, Paul Richard Soliz has gone all kiss-and-tell on his former employer and girlfriend, Britney Spears. Though their relationship was brief, he’s come out of it willing to expose new details about the pop icon’s life. Soliz’s recent round of revelations have re-ignited old discussions about Britney’s life and well-being.
Soliz started working for Britney as her housekeeper in 2022. By 2023, following Britney’s high-profile divorce from Sam Asghari, the pair were romantically involved.
Although they were together for only a few short months, the relationship came under very close scrutiny. Family, friends, and fans voiced their concerns.
From the beginning, Soliz, who has a felony for firearms possession, was considered wrong for Britney. He was regarded as bad news all around and extremely dangerous.
The LA Times reported that the altercation outside Chateaux Marmont in LA highlighted how real concerns for Britney’s safety were. Britney was visibly shaken but dismissed the event as nothing more than a twisted ankle despite a 911 call reporting an injury. The incident didn’t go unnoticed and raised more questions about Britney and her life choices.
Soliz hasn’t held back on sharing intimate details about life in the Spear’s household. He’s talked about the star’s daily routines and spending habits and even offered his own insights into her emotional state and well-being. His most controversial disclosure concerns Britney’s finances.
Britney’s Life Continues to Attract Scrutiny
In 2023, the singer, now enjoying independence post-conservatorship, reportedly earned $40million. This includes her earnings from her best-selling memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ and her music royalties.
Soliz described Britney as burning through the money, enjoying lavish trips here and there, or canceling them on a whim and online shopping. Britney, according to Soliz and insiders, has adopted a lifestyle that is unsustainable, even for a star as big as she is.
When her 13-year-old conservation came to an end, there was a plan put in place to manage her day-to-day affairs. Insiders say this plan isn’t followed.
Britney has always liked the bad boys. It’s a pattern of behavior she is undeniably known for. As short-lived as the Soliz relationship was, it raised serious questions about Britney’s support system and the quality of her decision-making.
Even after two decades of stardom, Britney continues to attract scrutiny, perhaps even more so after her conservatorship came to an end. It’s a reminder of the difficulties celebrities face when struggling to enjoy a private life and relationships.
After living with years of restrictions on her finances, the focus has shifted to Britney’s personal well-being and future. Whatever his motivation, Soliz’s ungentlemanly disclosures about her personal life have thrown her back into the public glare.
But perhaps this time, Britney has really seen the light. She’s declared her single status and sworn off men. Although Soliz’s revelations continue to make the celebrity news, Britney’s many devoted fans are hoping she has finally found the stability and happiness she deserves.
Rapper Common made headlines earlier in the year after announcing his relationship with Jennifer Hudson. Now, he is back in the news after a surprising announcement during a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club that left many followers wondering whether or not his relationship would last.
Common and Pete Rock on The Breakfast Club
Amongst all of the crazy news in July, you may have missed Common and Pete Rock stopping by The Breakfast Club to talk about their new album. The two reminisced about their life in the music industry and the ways hip-hop has changed.
A lot of the show covered the two’s history together, dating back to the early 90s. More importantly, they talked about some classic hip-hop artists like LL Cool J, Ice Cube, and Run DMC.
Many old-school rappers are more popular than ever, releasing new songs and still managing to sell out shows. The lasting legacy just goes to show how important many of the messages were and how much they still resonate today.
Another important takeaway from the interview is that fans continue to follow older singers. Even younger generations continue supporting older artists, as evidenced by 51-year-old Eminen’s recent record-breaking album release.
Common and Jennifer Hudson
Later in the interview, the topic of Common marrying girlfriend Jennifer Hudson came up. The two appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show in January to officially confirm they were dating. Since then, many have wondered what’s going on and when they may take their relationship to the next level.
Common said, “I’m just doing my best to keep God first and communicate.” He also lamented his past failed relationships and took responsibility for the failures.
Host Charlamagne tha God said that Common’s statements sounded like something someone contemplating marriage would say. Common didn’t come right out and say that he plans to propose anytime soon, but he did say “If I’m gonna get married, it’s to her.”
In the interview, Common talked a lot about his and Hudson’s upbringings in Chicago and how it really puts them on the same wavelength. The two recently spent time together in their home city as he took time off from recording and touring.
It’s also worth noting that Common made an appearance on The Today Show back in January to discuss his book. While on that show, Hoda Kotb questioned him about his relationship, which he and Jennifer had just revealed publicly.
Hoda pushed him a little bit on whether or not he was “the marrying type,” to which he responded by explaining that he had grown as a person and felt he did want to marry. However, he said it had to be the right person.
Neither Common nor Jennifer Hudson has been married, but both have children from previous relationships. After hearing Common’s recent interview, everyone is left wondering when he is planning on proposing to Jennifer.
During the recent season of Welcome to Plathville, Olivia and Ethan shared the disappointing news that they were separating after five years of marriage. Olivia has already moved on with someone else, and she has shared all with fans via Instagram.
Olivia opened up to fans via an Instagram Q&A in July. There, she shared more about her new man, including how he is the “best thing since (or before) sliced bread.”
Ethan and Olivia Announced Their Split
The Plaths had been married for five years when they announced their split. Ethan explained in October 2023 that the two originally had the same political and religious beliefs. They were “on the same page” at the time.
That was until recently. Ethan shared that Olivia had been following different beliefs on things that he viewed as fundamental for their marriage to work. With that, they decided that they couldn’t reconcile.
The two shared that they married young and had fallen out of love. This came during Welcome to Plathville Season 5.
As fans get ready for the sixth season of the TLC series, they want to know what to expect from the former couple. That led to the Instagram Q&A.
Don’t Expect to See Olivia’s New Boyfriend on the Series
Olivia didn’t share the name of the new man in her life. In fact, she even put a photo up with her man’s face being blocked out by a question box.
After sharing that her very public relationship with Ethan brought some major challenges, she has decided to keep this relationship more private. She will share less of it online, but she did say that the two are making a lot of memories.
It would suggest that the new man will not appear in Welcome to Plathville Season 6. This happens with reality shows now and then. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne actually have three children, though their second daughter refused to be part of their reality show.
Fans are curious, though. They want to know more about this man who puts such a smile on Olivia’s face, and who can blame them?
Separation Was the Best Option for Ethan and Olivia
Olivia shared a little more about the breakdown of her marriage to Ethan in the Q&A. She shared how at 18, when she and Ethan met, she didn’t really know herself.
The two dreamed of what they thought they wanted, but as Olivia has grown up, some of that has changed. She is now deconstructing everything she thought she wanted and rebuilding in a way that serves her now.
Ethan also shared that the two seemed to have different life goals. They were pulling each other in different directions. It was just time to call it quits.
The divorce process is still happening, although in April it was “closed administratively,” according to In Touch. The two had not decided to call the divorce off, so it would suggest that something happened with the paperwork.
They may need to start the official process again, but the two have moved on romantically and emotionally. That didn’t stop the Welcome to Plathville Season 6 premiere hinting at the two potentially getting back together, despite Olivia’s recent Instagram Q&A.
Country star Megan Moroney has found a lot of success with her newest album Am I Okay?, which was released on July 12. The whole of Am I Okay? is quite beautiful. It’s the singer’s second album and a real country gem.
Moroney released the album a little over a year after her debut album, Lucky, in 2023. The album boasts a ton of delightful tracks, one of which is the song “Heaven By Noon.”
The singer recently opened up about the meaning behind the song in an interview with Today’s Country host Kelleigh Bannen. According to Moroney, the song was written about her late uncle, whom she didn’t outright name. Moroney’s uncle was killed during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center that rocked the world on September 11, 2001.
“The song is inspired…” Moroney paused during her interview with Today’s Country. “A lot of people don’t know this, but my uncle died on 9/11. So, I kind of thought about my aunt when I was writing that song.”
Megan Moroney’s Heartbreaking Connection To 9/11
Moroney went on to talk about her uncle and her aunt’s last conversation before he unfortunately lost his life. The lyrics “Did you know how much I loved you? / Did I tell you enough? / I’ve been cryin’ since I got the call / Been beatin’ myself up,” really exemplify the perspective Moroney took when writing the beautiful ballad.
“The last thing they talked about was an oil change,” Moroney continued. “And so, that’s probably not what she would have wanted to say to him if she knew it was gonna be the last time. It’s definitely a heart-wrenching song.”
Moroney was born in 1997, so she would have been close to four years old when the terrorist attacks occurred in 2001.
Other Musicians Who Are Connected To 9/11
Moroney is far from the only famous musician to have a heartbreaking connection to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Lady Gaga has spoken often about her experience when the Twin Towers fell. The “Bad Romance” singer was only a teen at the time when the attacks took place in New York City, but she remembers watching it unfold from the roof of her high school.
“So we didn’t believe it, so we ran up to the roof and I just remember we got up to the roof, and one tower had already fallen and we all watched the second tower fall all together,” Gaga said in an MTV News interview from 2011. “[My school] was miles and miles away, but the sky that hovered above us was jet black.”
The late Michael Jackson is another artist connected to the attacks. Allegedly, Jackson would have very likely been killed.
He was slated to have a meeting at the very top of the WTC towers the morning of the attacks. However, he had a late-night phone call with his mother and sister that caused him to oversleep. He missed his flight that next morning.
Gerard Way also famously started the famous alternative rock band My Chemical Romance after grappling with the frailty of life after 9/11 occurred not far from where he lived in New Jersey.
Photo Credits: Jill Dillard/Instagram and Michelle Duggar/Instagram
Drama is never in shortage in the Duggars’ world. Still, the family relations have now taken an even more dramatic turn.
Last week, estranged daughter Jill Duggar posted a now-expired Instagram story wishing her brother James Duggar a happy belated birthday. Only she referred to him as her “other kid.”
A number of users on Reddit who follow the fundamentalist family and those estranged from them wonder: Who is actually James Duggar’s mother? Michelle Duggar is his biological mother, but Jill Duggar essentially raised him. The distance between Jill and Michelle gives this twisted family narrative another level of intrigue.
Jill Duggar Was Parentified at a Young Age
Jill Duggar was thrown into a role much above her years from a young age. She was not only an older sister. She was a caretaker and basically a surrogate mother.
It’s not surprising that the elder children had to contribute to a family with nineteen children. For Jill, though, it went beyond mere assistance.
She was parentified, a term used to refer to when young children are compelled to assume parental roles. Jill was “assigned” her “buddy,” James, at the age of six, according to In Touch.
On the Reddit forum r/DuggarsSnark, a number of people have long speculated about Jill’s influence on James’ upbringing. One commenter observed, “At least they aren’t hiding that she’s James’s mother.”
This comment captures the feeling that many of the Duggar children experienced. Jill was the one who actually raised James, even though she was not the one who gave birth to him.
Jill was under extreme pressure. She had to juggle her own needs and wants with the great responsibility of looking after her younger siblings. In her book “Counting the Cost,” Jill shared just how weighty this load was. Feeling that she had to be a mother while still a child herself, she talked about the emotional toll it took on her.
The Complicated Relationship Between Jill And Michelle
The connection between Jill and Michelle has been everything but seamless. They are now estranged. Jill has said in a few different podcast interviews earlier this year that her relationship with her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle, is not on the best terms.
The exact reason behind the estrangement is unclear. All we know is that their relationship was once so tense that Jill’s husband, Derrick, had to threaten Jill’s father Jim Bob with a protective order, according to In Touch. Rumors about what actually happened behind the scenes have only been fueled by the estrangement.
Jill’s disclosures have given the Duggar family dynamics fresh angles. She has been candid about the lack of boundaries and the strong control her parents applied to her and the other older siblings.
“We had a buddy system,” Jill said on The Unplanned Podcast earlier this year. “An older child would be paired with a younger sibling, or two or three. That way nobody slipped through the cracks. There was always somebody making sure this one got lunch and this one got their diaper changed.”
Does James See Jill As His Mother?
Fascinatingly, James Duggar has stayed rather quiet about it. James’s silence speaks volumes as the Duggar family falls apart under public view.
How he views Jill’s involvement in his upbringing or the continuous family strife is not abundantly clear. Clearly, though, Jill’s influence was considerably more important than anybody outside the family could have known.
