Some are claiming Harry really resents his current lifestyle and his wife Meghan. They claim he is ready to reunite with family and friends in the UK, but is being forced to stick to his current script.
Could Harry and Meghan be heading for a breaking point? Here’s what we know:
The Royal Author Cries Foul
Royal author Tom Quinn told The Mirror that Harry had essentially been cut off from his former social life due to his relationship with Meghan, according to Sky News. His words on the matter were:
“Harry…is increasingly bored and looking back across the Atlantic where most of his army and school friends still live and whom he never sees because they won’t visit him in the States because they find Meghan difficult.”
Sky News reported that Tom claimed Harry’s friends resented Meghan for turning him into a “hippy” and making him “woke”. He stated:
“Conservative with both a small and a big C, they see the new Harry as a tree-hugger with whom they have nothing in common.”
“The truth is that Harry has reinvented himself in a way that just doesn’t work for his family or for friends from the past when he was a very different character.”
‘I Hope They Can Work This Out …’
Is Harry’s transformation good or bad? Is Meghan really to blame for the rift that has formed in Harry’s life?
One supportive commenter on Sky News had the following to add to the conversation:
“I love Harry and Meghan. Their children are beautiful. If there is problems on the home front, I hope they can work this out.
The only thing I can see this far, is it seems every move they have made has been what Meghan wants.
She needs to understand that you can’t plan your life out. She needs to understand marriage is a two way street.”
Prince Harry’s Social Life Has Changed
The Hindustan Times highlights the difference between Harry’s social circle and that of his wife, Meghan. They claim that while Harry has atrophied, his wife’s has blossomed.
But, the couple appear to be as active as ever in the public eye and Harry’s comments regarding his and Meghan’s public engagements seem pretty positive. When interviewed by People about their recent visit to Nigeria, Harry said:
“There’s only so much one can do from home and over Zoom, so we look forward to traveling more because the work matters. Whether it’s the Archewell Foundation, Invictus or any of our other causes, there will always be reasons to meet the people at the heart of our work. […]
I’m so happy with the growth of Invictus and to include Nigeria. […] I’m very happy.”
Although those close to the royal family clearly take issue with Harry and Meghan’s actions, Harry hasn’t mentioned any ill will towards Meghan so far.
A New Day For the Duke and Duchess
According to Express, Hilary Fordwich asserted there was no way for Harry to repair the rift in his family if Prince William has any say in the matter. She said:
“It is widely known within the family that Prince William has laid down an absolute ban on Harry returning in any way, shape or form into his former royal family fold.”
Vogue has a less dramatic take on the situation, going so far as to suggest Harry and Meghan could indeed return to the UK without all of their usual drama someday soon.
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This case shocked West Virginia. A white couple is accused of forcing two Black adoptees to work on their farm. Jeanne Whitefeather, 62, and Donald Lantz, 63, face a 17-count indictment that includes human trafficking, civil rights violations, child neglect, and the forced labor of minors.
Details first came to light in October 2023 after a 911 call to local police in Kanawha County. The caller was concerned about the welfare of the children. What the police actually found at the farm was truly alarming.
The two children, then aged 14 and 16, were locked away inside a small room in a barn. The conditions were deplorable, lacking even the most basic of necessities, like running water or a bathroom. The children were being used as slaves, Judge Maryclaire Akers who is presiding over the case, later remarked.
What shocked West Virginians most was how the accused couple targeted children, finding them in shelters among other homeless youths. As well as being forced to work, they were barred from the house and made to live outside.
In a move that strongly suggests Whitefeather and Lantz knew exactly what they were doing, the unscrupulous couple had relocated from Washington State after they’d come under suspicion, skipping out on an investigation into how they were treating the children in their care.
The Whitefeather and Lantz Isn’t Unique
Despite the couple’s attorney, Mark Plants, insisting the indictment is the result of a misunderstanding, the local community has been stunned by the scale of the allegations. The prosecution described a much different scenario than the one given by Plants, one of systematic and inhuman child abuse that amounts to criminal exploitation.
There have been calls for more rigorous adoption screening especially when the adoption involves children from different racial backgrounds. This case has stunned people. But, it has reignited discussions about how vulnerable children in transracial adoptions are.
Sadly, this case shadows that of the Hart family, where 6 adopted Black children were killed by their white adoptive mother in 2018. That case left a community reeling, and it sparked calls for urgent reform. The fact something similar has happened again so soon underscores the endemic shortcomings of the foster care system.
Lantz and Whitefeather are being held in custody on a $500,000 bond in the South Central Regional Jail until their September 9th trial date. It’s the prosecution’s aim to secure the funds derived from their criminal activity for the traumatized children.
This tragic story has ways to go before reaching its conclusion. It’s a tale that has forced people into re-examining racial bias. For many, the greatest shock has been that such a thing still takes place in the 21st century. Because this case is so abhorrent, there is hope it will stir the powers that be into immediate action. Hopefully, something definitive will finally get done to protect vulnerable children alone and in care in America.
Dr. Dre reportedly had a secret child with his alleged mistress Kili Anderson. For over a decade, tabloids have run with the story that the pair had a child together during their relationship. But a 2019 lawsuit may have just revealed everything.
Dr. Dre is one of the most influential people in the hip-hop industry. He’s a former member of the rap group N.W.A and helped launch Eminem’s career. He’s also an accomplished solo artist, who has won countless awards and sold millions of records throughout his career.
He was married to Nicole Young for well over 20 years before she filed for divorce in 2020, saying that she was abused by Dr. Dre throughout the marriage. He has denied this allegation. The two officially divorced in 2021 and Dr. Dre paid her a reported $100 million in the divorce settlement.
RELATED: The Crazy Story of Dr. Dre’s Divorce During their divorce proceedings, several of Dr. Dre’s alleged mistresses were brought in to be questioned. Among them were Kili Anderson, Jillian Speer, and Crystal Rogers. The trio tried their best to avoid becoming involved in the case, but they were eventually deposed.
Also, each of the three was fined $2,500 for resisting the efforts to bring them in for questioning. Young and her attorneys wanted the women brought in to ask about their alleged relationships with Dr. Dre, and whether he provided them with money and gifts.
Beginning in 2013, rumors began circulating that Dr. Dre was having an affair with Anderson and that the pair had a child together. He has since denied these allegations.
Anderson’s Legal Battle Exposed Everything
However, Dr. Dre’s name came up in some legal files regarding a case that Anderson was involved with in 2019. A former employee of Anderson’s tanning salon, The Body Bakery, sued her and the company for wrongful termination.
The files said that Anderson was in a relationship with Dr. Dre and that they had a child together. As such, she required all employees to sign an agreement stating they wouldn’t pry into her personal life or relationship with Dr. Dre. It also said that anything they learned about the relationship would be kept private.
However, the plaintiff in the 2019 case frequently violated this agreement by asking other employees what they knew about Anderson, her child, and her relationship with Dr. Dre. As a result, they were fired and subsequently sued the company, which Anderson’s lawyers claimed was a shakedown for money. Because of her connection to Dr. Dre, they allege that the plaintiff sued her because they thought she had money.
While it’s unlikely Dr. Dre will ever admit it, there are certainly plenty of rumors to convince the public that he has a secret child with Kili Anderson.
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There are plenty of reports that Ben Affleck and J.Lo’s marriage isn’t working. Yet, Jennifer Garner spent time with the two of them to figure it out and make their marriage work. Now she’s decided it’s time to take a step back.
Fans applauded Garner for taking the high road to help her ex-husband with his wife. However, it was only a matter of time before it would take a toll on the 13 Going on 30 actress. She needs to step back as it brings up painful memories of her own divorce, according to Yahoo! Entertainment.
Jennifer Garner Acted as Support and Stability for Ben Affleck
As reports of Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage was failing circulated, fans saw that Garner supported her ex-husband. Despite how their marriage ended, many speculated that Garner was there to support Affleck as he faced a potential breakdown. Hindustan Times reports that Garner was likely there as a force of stability for the Daredevil actor.
The two share three children, Violet Ann, 18, Seraphina Rose, 15, and Samuel, 12. Garner didn’t want to see their father struggling mentally as he went through a rough patch. Affleck has a history of spiraling. She feared that he would turn to drinking again to cope, and she wanted to ensure he remained sober after years of fighting alcoholism.
However, friends made it clear that this wasn’t something Garner wanted to do. Her own marriage to Affleck broke down due to reports of an affair between Affleck and Lopez. All she knew was that she had to step up for her children.
Jennifer Garner Needs to Step Back for Her Own Mental Health
As Garner stepped in to help, her current partner, John Miller, made it clear that he didn’t think it was up to her to help. He and others kept saying the same cliché line of “not your circus, not your monkeys.”
Garner now agrees that it is not her place to fix, according to sources close to the Alias star. As Affleck deals with his marital woes, the past has come up. Garner has had to deal with the memories of a past that she left behind, and she can’t deal with that anymore. She knows that she can only do so much, and she is done trying to help.
An insider shared that during Garner and Affleck’s marriage, Garner always felt second to J.Lo. Despite no communication between the exes at the time, J.Lo’s memory was still there. When the two rekindled their relationship, Garner was shocked, but she did open her home to J.Lo. She tried to help by playing marriage counselor, and now she has gotten to a place where enough is enough.
While Garner still wants the two to be happy, she knows that they have to work on it themselves. She can see that J.Lo is good for Affleck in the support of his sobriety, and Garner wants her ex-husband to be the healthiest he can be so that he can be a good dad. She knows her involvement won’t fix anything, and she needs to keep herself healthy for her children so she can be the best mom possible.
Angela Simmons recently found herself in hot water for her choice of fashion accessory at the 2024 BET Awards.
The glamorous event was attended by a lot of big names in Black Entertainment.
Why Angela Simmons Was Slammed For Purse
While there were many eye-catching outfits on display, one that attracted the most attention was Angela’s handbag.
But unfortunately for Angela, her choice was almost universally slammed.
She walked the red carpet sporting a glittery green clutch in the shape of a firearm.
Angela Pointed Gun-Shaped Clutch At Paparazzi
At one point, she even pointed the bag at the paparazzi cameras as she posed for pictures before the event.
It didn’t take long for commenters online to voice their outrage at Angela’s choice of accessory.
It was described as corny, cringe, and simply in bad taste.
The reason for this was Angela’s own personal history of experiencing the violence that comes with firearms.
In 2018, her ex-fiance Sutton Tennyson was fatally wounded in a shocking attack.
So for Angela to arrive at the event even appearing to glamorize weapons stirred up a lot of bad feelings online.
Angela Addressed Criticism
A short while after the event, Angela took to social media to address the criticism.
She explained in a lengthy written statement that she had chosen the purse because it was cute and unique.
However, she admitted that she had made a poor decision, which she now deeply regretted.
She acknowledged that the bag was inappropriate and insensitive, especially in light of her own experience.
The 36-year-old went on to write that she understood the pain and hurt her choice had caused, particularly to others who had been directly impacted by firearm violence.
Angela said that she did not intend to promote firearm violence in any way and offered her deepest apologies.
She also stated that she has lived her life exemplifying “peace, unification and the resolution of [firearm] violence in America,” which she described as a disease.
Her mistake, she wrote, would not define who she is or her commitment to putting an end to the loss of life caused by firearms.
Instead, she would continue “making peace a reality for millions of children and families across America.”
Angela Simmon’s Ex-Fiance’s, Sutton, Loss To Gun Violence
As stated before, it was her own horrific loss due to firearm violence that inspired Angela to start raising awareness.
In November 2018, her ex-fiance Sutton tragically lost his life.
He was attacked in his own garage.
By the time the police got there, it was already too late.
Sutton passed away from his injuries.
He was just 37.
Details On Sutton Tennyson’s Tragic Attack
Three months later, details of the attack on him were shared with the public.
When TMZ obtained the results of his autopsy, it came out that Sutton was actually hit 13 times.
The horrible incident allegedly occurred after an argument broke out between Sutton and another man.
Police told TMZ that he was seen talking in his driveway with the other man before a weapon was pointed at him.
The suspect was said to have then quickly driven away from the scene.
Who Killed Sutton Tennyson?
Eventually, the identity of the man who did it was revealed.
A man named Michael Williams from Atlanta turned himself in to a local police station.
The 44-year-old was taken into custody and charged with multiple felonies, according to People.
Apparently, his lawyer stated that Michael denied all allegations and would fight the case.
However, about four years later, he was sentenced to life in prison.
He was also given an additional 15 years for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Angela’s Reaction To Michael Williams’ Sentencing
Angela soon shared her reaction to the sentencing.
And it was clear that she was happy to see Michael behind bars.
But the way that she reacted to it was still heartbreaking.
She posted a photo of Sutton carrying their young son on his shoulders.
Another picture she posted showed Sutton hugging her baby bump when she was pregnant.
In the caption, she said that justice was served that day.
Next to a heart emoji, she wrote, “we got you”, which seemed to be Angela’s way of talking directly to her baby daddy.
It was obvious how much pain Angela was still in.
Angela Thanks Sutton For Her Greatest Gift
After losing Sutton, she again wrote about her reaction on Instagram.
She started her post by thanking Sutton for leaving behind her greatest gift, in reference to their son.
He was just two years old when he lost his dad.
Angela wrote that she was hurting and numb, before thanking her followers for their outpouring of love.
She finished by stating that she couldn’t believe she was even saying rest in peace to Sutton.
Angela Simmons And Sutton’s Relationship
The couple had actually split in 2017, two months after their son’s birth.
Allegedly, it was a pretty nasty breakup.
In fact, Angela even requested an order of protection, citing DV claims against her ex-fiance.
But in the years that followed, their relationship seemed to be on the mend.
Sutton was beginning to hope that he would be awarded joint custody of their kid.
After his attacker’s sentencing, Angela opened up about how excited Sutton was to be more of a present dad in their son’s life.
After managing to become close again after so much history, Angela was understandably broken by the loss.
Angela’s Sister, Vanessa, Supported Angela Through Loss
In July 2019, her sister Vanessa spoke about her sister’s struggles.
She was making an appearance at the Create and Cultivate Self Care Summit in Los Angeles, where she was booked to talk about multitasking and juggling motherhood with self-care and a career.
But after such tragic news hit her family, it was impossible not to discuss Angela.
According to Vanessa, Angela was doing okay.
This was 8 months after Sutton lost his life.
Vanessa said that Angela was “good.”
And she added that she was also out in LA, which Vanessa was excited about.
She also said that she was looking forward to having their children spend time together that summer.
When someone asked Vanessa how Angela was coping with the trauma of her loss, Vanessa gave the best answer she could.
She said that “you’ve just got to move forward how you can.”
Vanessa then added that she and the rest of her family were there to support her.
How Angela Was Coping With Loss
Vanessa was also asked if Angela’s reaction to Sutton’s passing would feature in the upcoming season of Growing Up Hip Hop.
At the time, Vanessa could only say that we would have to wait and see.
She explained that it was their real lives, so we would see what came up.
Vanessa went on to say that Angela was just focused on learning to cope and deal with it, as well as learning to raise a strong young man.
She followed this by saying that her sister was doing very, very good as a true single mother doing it on her own.
And that while she had support, things were as good as they could be.
Angela Found Love Again
In the years since, Angela has learned to live with her loss and has even gone on to try and find love after Sutton.
Hopefully, after her lengthy apology, the community will be able to leave her mistake in the past, and everyone will move forward toward promoting peace.
Ken-Kaide revealed that the rapper was keen to go about things in a proper, traditional way, as he actually asked his future father-in-law for his blessing to marry his daughter.
The details emerged after The Shade Room obtained a video showing Ashanti’s dad speaking at the couple’s recent surprise baby shower.
Ken-Kaide could be heard saying that he and Nelly had a discussion about him wanting to marry Ashanti, which Ken-Kaide described as a brief little conversation.
He went on to say that he found it very special for a man in the modern era to ask for someone’s hand in marriage in this way.
He added that it was definitely even more special since it was his own daughter whose hand was being asked for.
The video then shows Ken-Kaide addressing his son-in-law directly to tell him that he was very impressed that Nelly had gone about it in the way that he did.
Ken-Kaide Told Nelly That ‘God’s Way Will Always Happen Best’
He then took the opportunity to offer Nelly his support and double down on his blessing for the happy couple.
He said that he was glad that things worked out between them, and added that “God’s way will always happen best.”
This was possibly Ashanti’s dad’s way of acknowledging the long road that Nelly and Ashanti took to get to this point.
They first started dating all the way back in 2003 and stayed together for more than ten years until splitting up in 2015.
It would be several years before they were even seen in the same room again.
But luckily, things worked out better than anyone could have predicted.
Ashanti’s dad was in attendance along with other family and friends when Nelly threw a surprise baby shower for his pregnant wife about a week ago.
Ashanti couldn’t believe what Nelly had managed to organize without her knowing.
Footage of the singer’s surprise was captured by her publicist Juliette Harris.
The video showed the couple arriving at a high-end boutique in New York City, apparently to do some shopping.
But when they arrived, they were instead welcomed by their loved ones as they stepped out of the elevator.
When Ashanti saw what was going on, she was visibly shocked.
The guests all captured the sweet moment on their phones as Ashanti was seen gasping.
Juliette shared the video on social media along with a caption that read, “Nelly threw a surprise baby shower for Ashanti!”
The message continued by saying that Ashanti was “so surprised and looked incredible!”
Juliette informed fans that the shower was also attended by some famous faces, including Fat Joe, with his wife Lorena Cartagena, and country singer Breland.
From the pictures posted online, it’s obvious that Ashanti genuinely had no idea what was going on.
Behind her, Nelly’s smile as he watched his wife walk out of the elevator showed that he was happy at how his plan came together.
Ashanti’s Reaction
Ashanti later got the chance to share her reaction.
She made a speech at the party during which she shared what she had expected to happen that day, before she finally understood what was really going on.
In a clip of her speech that has since been shared online, Ashanti explained that Nelly had brought her to the venue for an entirely made up reason.
She said that she’d been told that she was arriving for a photoshoot.
Considering how many people were there photographing her amazed reaction to the party, maybe this was kind of the truth.
But when Ashanti was greeted by her nearest and dearest, she struggled to comprehend what was happening.
Still, she was obviously delighted.
She said in the clip that she was in shock, before going on to thank everyone who came to see her and expressing her love for them all.
She then turned to thank her husband specifically for the plan he’d put together for her.
Nelly then got the chance to talk, thanking everyone from both his own team and Ashanti’s for coming together to help him give her the baby shower she deserved.
Celebs Who Attended Nelly And Ashanti’s Baby Shower
Throughout the party, both Ashanti and Nelly posed for pictures with their guests, including Fat Joe and Lorena.
Fat Joe later shared a picture of the two couples on Instagram.
In the caption, the rapper told his “sister” Ashanti how happy he was for her and Nelly.
It came as no surprise Fat Joe made an appearance at the baby shower.
He has been friends with both artists for many years and has always rooted for them as a couple.
The Battle That Reunited Nelly And Ashanti
In fact, when they reunited a few years ago, Fat Joe even suggested that he was partly responsible for their reconciliation.
He was clearly delighted when the couple got back together, and even more delighted about it happening during his Verzuz Battle with Ja Rule.
When Fat Joe and Ja Rule faced off on the Comedy Central show, both Nelly and Ashanti were in the studio.
At one point, Nelly walked across the stage to give Ashanti a hug in their first reunion since splitting up.
Since then, their renewed relationship has evolved really fast.
After news started spreading about Ashanti being pregnant, Fat Joe joked online, “I immediately tell them I need 10 percent of this kid.”
He went on to say that if it wasn’t for him bringing Nelly out during the show, they would not have connected again.
He went on to say that it was at the moment Nelly saw Ashanti across the stage behind Ja Rule that he said: “I gotta have her.”
Ashanti And Nelly’s Happily Ever After
After such a long and up-and-down relationship across a couple of decades, for Nelly and Ashanti to finally be married with a kid on the way is every fan’s wish come true.
Even Ashanti herself admitted that she never thought this would be how their story went.
She told ET that she didn’t think in a million years that they would get to this point.
After they broke up about ten years ago, the singer thought that they might never even have a conversation again.
She was ready to shut Nelly out of her life, which she actually did for a long time.
But in 2022, Ashanti let us know that they were in a much better place during an interview.
Soon, they were spotted out and about together on several occasions.
And it wasn’t long before they went public, saying that they had gotten back together.
Nelly admitted on Philo TV’s Boss Moves that they were both actually surprised by the fact that they had become part of each other’s lives again.
Despite the fact that it wasn’t planned, they agreed that going their separate ways helped them to understand each other more.
It seems like Ashanti’s dad was right to keep the faith that everything would work out between Ashanti and Nelly in the end.
Along with everyone else, he was just happy to see the couple back together after so many years apart.
But the truth about his past is that his life has been full of tragedy.
And somehow, out of his heartbreak, Nelly has been able to create powerful positive stories.
Possibly the most devastating loss of Nelly’s life was the passing of his beloved sister Jackie Donahue.
Although few knew it at the time, Nelly’s meteoric rise to the top of the music industry in the early 2000s was also a time of great pain for him and his family.
Nelly’s Sister’s, Jackie, Doctor’s Visit
Nelly employed Jackie as his stylist when he first became a hip hop superstar.
In 2001, Jackie went to visit a doctor after complaining about extreme tiredness.
At the time, Nelly reportedly believed that the reason for this was that she wasn’t used to his new crazy work schedule while on tour.
However, Jackie also started experiencing severe pain all over her body.
When she finally got checked out, the result was a shock that would turn their lives upside down.
Jackie Donahue’s Cancer Diagnosis
Jackie was diagnosed with a form of cancer called acute myelogenous leukemia.
But at first, it looked like there would be light at the end of the tunnel.
After receiving treatment, Jackie actually went into remission for around two years.
But in 2003, the cancer returned.
Doctors advised Jackie and Nelly to seek out a bone marrow donor.
Jes Us 4 Jackie’s Campaign
Their desperate search led the siblings to set up the Jes Us 4 Jackie campaign.
The initiative hoped to provide education about the importance of bone marrow transplants and encourage African American people to register as donors.
The campaign managed to gain almost 2000 signees, including Nelly himself.
But heartbreakingly, not one of the signees was a match for Jackie.
She was unable to receive a transplant, and her illness eventually got worse.
Jackie’s Passing
Jackie finally passed away in March 2005 at just 31 years old.
They went to live with Nelly and his two biological kids, Chanelle and Cornel III, also known as Tre.
Nelly’s Reality Show, Nellyville
The children featured alongside Nelly on the rapper’s short-lived reality show, Nellyville.
The show, which ran from 2014 to 2015, was the first chance a lot of people got to see the rapper at home with his kids.
During its run, fans got an insight into the lives of his adopted kids.
In 2015, Sydney mentioned on an episode of Nellyville that she dreamed of becoming a model when she grew up.
After being given a shot, Sydney expressed how shocked she was at the difficulty of the job.
And she even said that she never knew walking could be so hard.
Nelly’s Adopted Daughter, Sydney, Had A Son
Years after the show, in 2020, her life changed forever after she gave birth to her son, Cross Kapone Wimbley.
Sydney celebrated her boy’s second birthday with a heartfelt post on Instagram.
She described him as her world and the one who kept her going.
Nelly Is A Grandfather
Lil Shawn, on the other hand, has continued to chase his dreams of following his uncle and adoptive dad into show business.
According to his Instagram page, Lil Shawn, who also goes by the name Tab, works as an artist.
However, he has also tried his hand at other careers, such as making video game streams and tutorials on his YouTube channel.
So far, his channel has racked up nearly 6,000 subscribers.
Like Sydney, Lil Shawn has also become a parent himself after having a baby girl called Mahalia Shine.
In September 2020, he shared a photo of his daughter with his Instagram followers.
In the caption, he wrote that he was celebrating his newborn being 19 days old and joked that it was her “first photoshoot.”
Nelly’s biological daughter Chanelle has also been revealed to be a mother.
She shared the news on social media, announcing that she had given birth to a son called Ace.
So despite the fact that he’s now preparing to have another baby of his own with Ashanti, Nelly has actually been a grandparent for a number of years.
But he doesn’t seem to be sweating it, as the pressures of parenthood have always appeared to be something the hitmaker takes in his stride.
Nelly’s Take On Raising Kids
In 2015, during an interview on The Real, he shared his approach to raising kids.
His approach was always just to let whatever happens happen, saying that “you have to let the youth be the youth.”
He went on to add that he would always let the kids make their own mistakes, while still trying to be a guide for them.
In the same interview, Nelly was asked about his experience as a single dad.
He talked about how “important” he believed it was that there were single fathers out there, instead of just “baby daddies”.
Which seemed to mean that Nelly was focused on being present in his kids’ lives, instead of keeping his distance from them.
After such a tragic loss for Sydney and Lil Shawn, it seems that Nelly has tried his best to be a parent for them.
Nelly’s Touching Tribute To His Sister
A few years ago, he paid tribute to their late mom in a touching way during his time on Dancing with the Stars.
In 2020, he and his dancing partner Daniella Karagach took to the floor to perform a rumba to the song Nobody Knows by Tony Rich.
During the show, Nelly revealed that this had been one of Jackie’s favorite songs.
In a feature shown before his dance, Nelly talked about how special his sister had been to him.
He described her as a “real tough cookie.”
He went on to say that “she was captain of the ship up until she was no longer able to be it.”
Nelly Reflects On Sister’s Loss
Nelly also took time to reflect on what life had been like during that dark time.
He said that it was a different feeling when it finally hit home that he was going to lose Jackie.
Nelly described it as one of the worst days of his life.
He also recalled that in the final days of her life, Jackie was worried about what would happen to her children.
But her brother assured her that she didn’t have to worry, and that he was going to take care of them.
However, Nelly himself stressed that it was “a whole family effort” to look after Sydney and Lil Shawn.
All these years later, with families of their own, Jackie’s kids will be down to help Nelly and Ashanti out when their own little baby comes into the world.
But recently, Katelyn did something strange and out of character, and what she did set off the Internet. If you haven’t heard about this, you can decide whether to throw shade like the fans who slammed her online or cut Katelyn a break!
The backstory is that Katelyn and Kane had their third baby on June 18th. Another side to this story is that Katelynn celebrated her 32nd birthday on Wednesday, June 19th.
iHeartCountry reported that the new baby has two big sisters: 4-year-old Kingsley Rose and 2-year-old Kodi Jane. Kane and Katelyn also dropped a Christmas Day bombshell last year when they surprised fans by announcing that Katelyn was expecting again.
Kane and Katelyn posted a “behind-the-scenes” video on Tuesday, January 9th. Before the baby’s gender was revealed, Kane smiled at the camera and predicted that his third child would be another girl.
Then Kingsley appeared in the video, dressed in a scientist costume with goggles, and Katelyn asked her oldest daughter a question: Did Kingsley “want to find out” if there was a “boy or girl” in “Mommy’s tummy?”
The gender reveal involved cutting into a tasty-looking cake. People wrote that the single-layer cake was “either pink or blue in the middle,” with black frosting on top that said, “What will baby bee?” and “bees and lilies” as cake decorations.
Katelyn started counting down as the cake was cut, and People wrote that “the parents… were overjoyed to see blue inside.” Katelyn even shrieked with joy as she stared into the camera with a shocked look.
At the start of the video, Kane was sure he’d be the only guy in a house full of girls, and he looked emotional after the reveal as he pumped his “left fist into the air.” Kane was holding his middle child, Kodi, and People added that Kane hugged his daughter as the words “Baby boy Brown, coming 2024” appeared in the video.
The Browns received plenty of congratulations in the comments section of their video, and many famous friends like Jason Aldean wished Kane, Katelyn, and the girls all the best.
Jason congratulated Kane, calling him “lil bro!” Jason added, “Girls are the best, but glad you got your boy, too.”
Kane Brown’s Shocking Confessions
Three beautiful kids appear to be it for Kane and Katelyn, as Kane made a couple of shocking confessions earlier this year that were reported by Page Six.
This past March, Kane appeared on the Bobby Bones Show and admitted to Bobby that he and Katelyn hadn’t been “trying this time” to have another child. Kane also joked, “My game, if you know what I’m talking about, is strong.” But then Kane got shockingly serious.
He confessed that, at first, he “hoped” Katelyn was “wrong” about being pregnant again. Kane admitted how “scared” he was to have three kids, but he guessed it was “God’s plan.”
Kane wasn’t done dropping bombshells, either. During his interview with Bobby, he revealed that Katelyn had convinced him to “get neutered already,” which made the pregnancy news even more shocking.
Fans Perplexed By Katelyn Calling Her Son ‘Boyfriend’
People.com reported that Kane and Katelyn named their son Krewe Allen. Katelyn also called her new baby “my handsome little man” on social media, but during her first reveal of her new baby boy, Katelyn called Krewe something, and some fans thought that was twisted.
The Celeb Wives of Nashville on Reddit started a thread with a question: Katelyn Brown calling her son her “boyfriend?” Although the OP has since deleted their post, the comments remain, and the shock and disgust are off the charts.
Some of the top comments on this thread threw major shade at Katelyn for calling her son her “boyfriend.” The freaked-out comment with the most upvotes was, “Boy moms like this freak me the f out. How do you not feel weird saying things like this?!”
Someone else wondered what the fallout would be if “Kane, the dad,” posted something about his “newborn daughter,” where he called her “GIRLFRIEND.” They thought it was “such weird behavior,” and as “a boy mom and girl mom,” they didn’t get this [expletive!]
Many users agreed, and one wrote, “The double standards are WILD,” and it’s “just as creepy from a mom to a son. Ick.”
Someone else claimed, “We would think [Kane] is a total creep” if he called one of his daughters his “girlfriend.” However, this user brought up another point, alleging that Kane refers to Kingsley “as his best friend all the time,” adding, “That’s obviously appropriate.” But is it really?
Fans Throw Shade At Katelyn Brown
Shockingly, Katelyn also got slammed on this thread for calling “her oldest daughter her best friend,” and one user assumed that’s because Katelyn “favors” Kingsley over “poor Kodi.” They added that Kodi “always seems so neglected by her mom.” Isn’t Katelyn supposed to be a great mother?
Someone responded to the “poor Kodi” comment by claiming that Kodi seems “more reserved and less outgoing… than the oldest.” They think Kingsley “seems to turn on whenever there’s a camera,” while Kodi wonders, “Why is this thing in my face?”
Other users agreed that Katelyn’s “boyfriend” comment was strange, but they thought up excuses for it instead of just throwing Katelyn under the bus.
One user thought it was “definitely” strange, but they feel that Krewe is “probably” going to look like a “mini Kane,” so maybe that’s why Katelyn said it. They added, “Just call him your baby, not your boyfriend, LOL.”
Another user revealed that they’re a “boy mom,” and they’ve never had the urge to call their son “my boyfriend… Ever.” This user added that Katelyn “didn’t really think this through before posting.”
Katelyn Brown’s Supporters
Katelyn does have strong supporters on this subreddit, and one user called out the others for “saying it’s creepy and weird” for Katelyn to refer to Krewe as her “boyfriend.” They wrote that it “doesn’t dismiss the fact that [Katelyn] is a cool chick and good mom.”
The Celeb Wives are constantly slamming Brittany Aldean for pretty obvious reasons, and one user on this thread left a comment about Brittany vs. Katelyn.
They wrote that users on the subreddit “would go completely nuts” if Brittany posted a message calling her son Memphis her “boyfriend.” They added, “I’m definitely not saying [Katelyn’s] a bad mom,” but they do think “she’ll probably cringe later” and realize “what she said is weird.”
One comment on this thread made the most sense, especially when you remember how Kane and Katelyn were so shocked during Krewe’s gender reveal.
This comment began with, “Bless her. [Katelyn’s] just been in girl mode for so long,” that finally having a son “is hitting different for her.” They added, “We all know she didn’t mean it like that,” along with a suggestion to “show her some grace. She is a great mom and just excited.”
Users Got Into A Heated Debate
One user got into a heated debate with other Celeb Wives who were highly critical of Katelyn. They wrote, “Stop. Just stop,” and called Katelyn “a fantastic human and a great mom.” But that got other users fired up, and this user got downvoted, too.
Someone did stand up for them, writing, “Not sure why you are being downvoted for this.” They added, “Give [Katelyn] a break… she just birthed a human,” finishing with, “She’s probably tired out of her mind.”
The downvoted user responded to her supporter, and shockingly, she claimed that Katelyn is also her “client” in a follow-up comment. She alleged that Katelyn “is the nicest person” and “Country music, hands down.” Then they slammed everyone who slammed Katelyn.
They wrote, “Imagine you post a pic of your dog and get attacked by idiots.” They also slammed the platform and claimed, “Reddit is made up of girls that wish they could move here and be a country singer’s wife.” They added, “They can’t, so they spend their days hating on anyone that is.” Talk about a throwdown!
So, how did the other users take these insults? As it turns out, many of the Celeb Wives have a sense of humor, even when it sounds like they’re “hating.”
One user responded, “Next time you see [Katelyn,] can you ask her why she’s calling her son her boyfriend? LOL.” Another person added, in part, “95% of people commented and [agreed] this is weird. This is a gossip page, hun.”
Kim Kardashian is one of the most powerful reality stars in the world. She holds a ton of influence, while also getting a lot of hate. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is used to the negativity by now, but there is one person she probably didn’t expect to be her biggest critic.
Kim Kardashian gave birth to her first child, North West, in 2013. At the time, Kim was in a relationship with rapper Kanye West. Kim and Kanye married in 2014 and divorced eight years later.
Now 11 years old, North West has become a major part of Kim’s reality TV stardom. More importantly, Kim isn’t afraid to use North for publicity. Kanye even had North appear in a music video at only one year old.
A lot has changed since then, and North is now seen as a key part of the Kardashian family’s continued success on TV. She has also achieved a fair bit of success on her own, lending her voice to a character in Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Additionally, North sang alongside her dad in a recent album.
Despite her young age, North West has a very no-nonsense approach to Keeping Up With the Kardashians. One of the great things about children is that they have no filter and will say exactly what they think. That is in stark contrast to the rest of the Kardashian clan who often put on fake faces to appease each other on the show.
Calling Out the Lies
A recent example of the young star’s blunt truthfulness came in an episode filmed before the 2023 Met Gala. In season 4, episode 9, Kylie and Kendall were talking about their dresses.
Kim told Kendall that she loved her dress and that Kendall looked great. However, North revealed that her mother later said she didn’t like how she looked.
This is admittedly a pretty tame example of how Kim lies. Very few people are going to tell a friend or family member that they look bad, so this made for a pretty entertaining moment.
The most surprising part of the episode came in a behind-the-scenes clip when Kim seemingly corrects North for ratting her out to Kendall. She specifically says “You need to have some like loyalty. When mommy talks shit about people, you cannot go tell them.”
There is a lot to unpack there, but most notable is the fact that loyalty may be a difficult topic to get through to an 11-year-old. Not to mention, Kendall is literally North’s aunt. It’s not like she ratted her mom out to a stranger.
Plus, this is literally over something as superficial as what dress looks best. The most shocking part may have been Kim defends how she “talks shit about people.”
As crazy as it sounds, that wasn’t the end of the story. North later took to social media and posted a reel on Instagram with clips from the episode. Fans went crazy in the comments section, as many called out Kim’s toxic behavior.
Jennifer Lopez is just about the last person anyone would expect to see flying economy. Yet, the 54-year-old pop icon was recently spotted doing exactly that on a commercial flight to Paris. Needless to say, her presence raised a few eyebrows aboard an Air France leaving Naples, Italy.
The sighting was so unexpected, it left fans wondering if the star was losing her sparkle. Her big project looks stalled, and her album tour is canceled. No one says JLo is over, but there are concerns about how well she’s coping.
That day, JLo was traveling cheap and incognito, although she took her economy class seat looking relaxed in a white tracksuit. Her bodyguard settled in the aisle seat behind her.
Although the passengers around her might have been a little starstruck, Lopez seemed content with her low-budget choice. It was a humble gesture from someone used to luxury and extravagance. However, sources closer to Star suggest she’s being forced into economizing.
A $20 Million Gamble Gone Wrong
The speculation is that Lopez is seriously out of pocket after her recent multimedia project came to stall. The package, which took $20 million of her own money, included an album, a documentary, and a musical. The whole deal looks to have flopped.
In May, JLo canceled her album tour, saying she needed time with her family. Industry insiders suggested something different, saying the decision to cancel was more likely due to poor ticket sales.
Jlo’s fans are right to be worried because her personal life isn’t going to plan either. There have been rumors of marital strife for months.
Sources claim she and Ben Affleck, aka Bennifer 2.0, are heading for divorce. Money seems to be at the root of their troubles, and he’s already moved out.
The pair have the combined net worth of a small country, at over $600 million, but they are poles apart on how to spend it. As an insider stated Affleck is worried about Jennifer’s high spending. It seems out of control, and as a gambler himself, he knows it has to stop.
The $60 Million Mansion Debacle
It looks as if they are about to sell their $60million Beverly Hills mansion. Purchased in June 2023, it always was a point of contention. The 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom home symbolizes their troubles.
Affleck hadn’t wanted to spend much on it, just 20 million, but Lopez had insisted on more. Now, perhaps to liquidate assets, they are putting the mansion on the market for a bargain $65 million.
At the moment, JLo is navigating challenging waters, both in her personal and professional life. She is on an emotional rollercoaster, from panic attacks and anger one minute to thinking they’re going to be okay the next. Fans fear flying economy is the tip of the iceberg and the star is already in descent. Only time will tell if she bounces back.
