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What Really Happened with Elvis and June Carter

Photo Credits: Elvis Presley/Instagram and June Carter Cash/Instagram

It’s no secret that Elvis Presley was involved with other women while married to Priscilla Presley and during his relationship with Linda Thompson. Was one of those affair partners June Carter Cash?

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Her son John Carter Cash suggested that an affair was likely. He often spoke of how Elvis would stay over, and how his father was jealous of Elvis. Now, we’re looking at the truth behind the rumors.

The Rumors of June Carter and Elvis Presley

One thing is known: June Carter and Johnny Cash had a 12-year love affair that eventually led to them marrying. However, before that, rumors circulated that June was involved with Elvis.

Even Johnny believed the rumors. He was jealous of The King of Rock and Roll, even though Elvis introduced Carter to Cash’s music—leading to the start of their love affair. Elvis often sang Johnny’s songs to her.

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June was not the only woman Elvis was linked to back in the day. He was linked to many women he worked with, giving the rumors of an affair with June some weight.

There was also the potential that the two were distantly related. Their families were close, and it led to June traveling on tour with Elvis a few times. They were often joined by June’s mother and sisters.

Johnny Cash Was Not the Only One Jealous

While John Carter Cash can talk about his own experiences seeing his mom and Elvis together and how his father was jealous, there are reports of June’s first husband also being jealous of The King, according to The Express.

June married Carl Smith in 1952. They did not have a happy marriage. Troubles arose as Elvis grew in popularity in 1955.

Carl was sure that something happened between June and Elvis on multiple occasions, but those thoughts were never proven. June said that she never had an affair with Elvis.

John shared “Though Mom always maintained that she never had an affair with Elvis, Carl (her first husband) believed differently and perhaps for good reason. After Carl moved out of their Madison home, Mom would sometimes let Elvis stay at the house to ‘rest’ after a tour.”

June told her son that his father was always jealous of the man. John remembers the “mischievous twinkle in her eye” when she would talk about The King. 

Despite the jealousy, Elvis and Cash remained friends. Elvis would play Cash’s songs on jukeboxes when he traveled with June to make sure she and the whole world knew about him.

June has never admitted to any affair with Elvis. She did tell her son she wondered what it would have been like had she fallen in love with Elvis, but her heart was for Cash.

The second she met him, there were sparks. June and Johnny were able to marry in 1968, two years after they divorced their spouses at the time. They were together until June died in 2003.

Exposing the Sad Truth About Nelly and Ashanti

Photo Credits: Nelly/Instagram and Ashanti/Instagram

Nelly and Ashanti’s romantic relationship went from being the talk of the town to ancient history over a decade ago. But, with news of rekindled passion, some fans fear there may be an imbalance in their affections.

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The List reported Ashanti citing insecurities and acting “out of character” as major motivators for the couple’s previous breakups. The story isn’t entirely a sad one, though.

How the Two Got Together 

    Nelly and Ashanti started dating back in 2003. They met at a Grammy Awards press conference when Nelly sarcastically asked Ashanti for her autograph. In an interview with People, she mentioned that she wrote her autograph down on the event’s program for him, but didn’t give him her number for some time.

    According to Essence, the two went steady until 2013 before calling it quits for a full decade.

    A Decade Off and Now On Again 

      Since their breakup in 2013, the two haven’t shown many signs of getting back together. There had even been signs of lingering hostility between them. According to Essence, in the 2022 documentary “The Murder Inc Story” Nelly criticized Ashanti for abandoning him when he ran into trouble with the law.

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      The Murder Inc. Story documentary also clearly showcased some of the issues Ashanti had with Irv Gotti. She was later reported by USA Today to have said that Gotti held a lot of bitterness toward her for having pursued a relationship with Nelly in the first place.

      Ashanti Shows Him Love 

        Despite having hit a few rough patches along the way, Ashanti seems to be committed to patching things up with Nelly. She was seen at the MTV Video Music Awards event with a purse bearing a picture of them both together, according to Essence.

        Nelly hasn’t shown up to any events with Ashanti’s face on a backpack yet, but the two have been seen at events in matching outfits recently, including at the QC Music Black Ball in 2023.

        Taking Things to the Next Level

          Essence reported that Nelly finally admitted the two were an item again in an interview with Love and Hip Hop.

          In response to a question about how things are going for them, Nelly had the following to say: “Yeah. I mean because it’s no pressure. You know, before I felt like both of us are doing what we’re doing career-wise. And when you got so many people in the middle of it, it can be tough.”

          But, their relationship is more than it was before. This time, the two are making it official and have gotten engaged. CNN reported that the couple shared the news via Essence, on social media.

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          That’s not all… they have a baby on the way! Given their rocky history and relationship hiatus, no one can really say for sure what the future has in store for Nelly and Ashanti. Still, the news of them finally starting a family may make loyal fans feel better about them being together again.

          Jon Gosselin Reveals He Has a 9th Child

          Photo Credits: Jon Gosselin/Instagram

          If you’re familiar with Jon Gosselin, you’re probably aware that the main reason he’s famous is that he and his then-wife, Kate Gosselin, were the stars of Jon & Kate Plus 8, a reality television series that aired for ten years from April 4, 2007 until July 24, 2017.

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          Jon and Kate initially gained media coverage on May 10, 2004, when Kate prematurely gave birth to sextuplets. Remarkably, sons Aaden Jonathan, Collin Thomas, and Joel Kevin, and daughters Alexis Faith, Hannah Joy, and Leah Hope added to an existing pair of twin daughters, Cara Nicole and Madelyn “Mady” Kate. This meant that Jon and Kate were the parents of eight children.

          Their television careers began when they appeared on two Discovery Health Channel specials: 2005’s Surviving Sextuplets and 2006’s Sextuplets and Twins: One Year Later. Those two shows spawned their popular decade-long series, which started life on Discovery and moved to TLC after two seasons.

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          The couple separated in 2009, and Jon has since started and ended relationships with Liz Jannetta and Colleen Conrad. His current relationship with girlfriend Stephanie Lebo, however, is serious enough for him to have revealed he has a “ninth child.”

          Jon & Stephanie Plus 3

          Jon, now 47, moved into a five-bedroom mansion in Pennsylvania with Stephanie, 11 years his junior, in 2023 and has taken on the role of stepfather to her teenage daughter, Giulianna. In a conversation with The U.S. Sun, Jon admitted that his relationship with Giulianna took a while to flourish, but the pair now love hanging out and have a father-daughter bond.

          Jon said, “It took Giulianna and I a while to warm up to each other, but now I primarily work at night now, so we hang out a lot during the day. I’ll say to her, ‘Do you want to go to Hershey Park’ and she’ll be like ‘Yes! Let’s go.’

          She’s been used to being on her own with her mom, and she’s very self-sufficient. She can make her own chicken nuggets.

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          I’m learning more about Giulianna and I think we have similar personalities. We both like to be alone and play on our electronics. With Julianna, I feel like she’s my ninth child.”

          He even went on to say, “Giulianna has a different last name than her mom, but she said ‘I don’t want to be a Lebo. I want to be a Gosselin.’”

          Stephanie also addressed her daughter’s relationship with Jon, confirming his words: “She has told Jon she loves him. She sees him as a dad.”

          Two of Jon’s children from his relationship with Kate – Collin and Hannah – also live with him and Stephanie, meaning their home is a blended family environment. His other children have flown the proverbial nest or live with their mother.

          Jon and Stephanie insist they have no intention of having more children. He is satisfied with nine being his final number. We wish the couple and their hybrid family all the best in the future together.

          Zac Brown Exposed by Ex-Wife, Kelly

          Photo credits: Zac Brown/Instagram and Kelly Yazdi/Instagram

          Whenever a couple announces their breakup, they never forget to mention that they will still stay friends, maintain mutual respect for each other, and wish one another nothing but the best. 

          However, we all know how that goes because as soon as the divorce negotiations get messy, the mutual respect and friendship are the first to disappear. That’s exactly what’s currently going on between the renowned country music star Zac Brown and his soon-to-be ex-wife Kelly Yazdi.

          Zac Brown Said ‘I Took the Steps Necessary to Protect My Family’

          Recently, Zac filed for a temporary restraining order against Kelly over a mere Instagram post. He said, “I took the steps necessary to protect my family.” 

          According to Zac, Kelly’s two IG posts violated their confidentiality agreement. 

          He added, “After much deliberation, I took the steps necessary to enforce an agreement between us to maintain personal and business affairs in confidence and to protect my family from online harassment and speculation.”

          Lizzo Files Motion to Dismiss Harassment Lawsuit

          Kelly is yet to pull down her posts after the courts in Georgia, Fulton County, granted the order, but this just moved things from bad to worse. She did not take this lying down because, according to her, her Instagram posts had nothing to do with the employee confidentiality agreement they signed in August 2022.

          Kelly Yazdi’s Cryptic Poem

          One of the two Instagram posts in question was a poem that likely portrayed Zac as a narcissist and revealed more details of Zac’s hostility in their brief marriage. Zac wanted to control her, including what to wear, images to put on Instagram, the people she was allowed to talk to, and much worse, Zac did not want her to model anymore. She expressed all this in the form of a poem.

          The poem doesn’t mention Zac’s name and only refers to the person being talked about as “he,” but somehow Zac felt he was the one being targeted. 

          Zac Brown’s Lawyer Filed Restraining Order

          According to the restraining order that Zac’s attorneys filed, it indicated that Kelly was out for revenge on Zac Brown and his company. 

          It asked the judge to forbid Kelly from “[making] any public statement or disclosing any confidential or private information in violation of the terms of Ms. Yazdi’s Employee and Confidentiality Agreements.”

          Once the restraining order was granted, Kelly responded. She took to TikTok and wrote, “No one – not even Zac Brown with all of his money, power, celebrity, and lawyers – may silence my right to freely express myself through art or, although I have to date declined to do so publicly, to speak about the circumstances of our pending divorce.”

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          She also added that she intended to respond swiftly and robustly to his meritless complaint that the publication of two poems on her personal social media account divulged any ‘confidential information’ about his business, much less authorize a court to enjoin her from speaking about matters in her personal life that have nothing to do with her brief former work for the Zac Brown Collective, Inc.

          Is Zac the One Actually Tainting Kelly Yazdi’s Image? 

          If anything, according to Kelly’s statement, Zac is the one who has been tainting her image and mocking her since they announced their separation. 

          She wrote, “It is beyond ironic that Zac’s first act after filing an unnecessary public divorce lawsuit was to release a music video that deliberately mocked our wedding party from only a few months before — including a false and defamatory caricature obviously intended to be me and hurt me – followed by a second unnecessary and legally meritless public lawsuit and press release, yet he now claims his ‘only hope’ is that we show each other ‘mutual respect’ by keeping ‘private matters private’ as we negotiate the terms of our divorce.”

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          Zac, on the other hand, still insists that the restraining order was necessary to protect his family from online harassment and speculation, and to maintain personal and business affairs. 

          “My only hope is for us to keep private matters private and to move forward with the mutual respect we had agreed to show one another when we parted ways,” he said.

          The ongoing legal battle and public statements between Zac Brown and Kelly Yazdi reveal the complexities of their breakup. It’s far from the amicable split they initially portrayed. It’s currently a messy and public unraveling of their relationship. 

          Fans and observers can only watch and wait to see how this high-profile divorce will ultimately play out.

          Exposing Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos

          Photo credit: Joan Vassos/Instagram

          All attention is on Joan Vassos as she prepares to debut on the premiere of Golden Bachelorette. The news has been a breath of fresh air to fans of the Golden Bachelor Show because Joan Vassos stole the hearts of many when she participated. 

          Unfortunately, she left everyone on a high when she had to self-eliminate after receiving news that her daughter was struggling with postpartum depression.

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          Joan’s Premature Departure From the Golden Bachelor Show

          Joan’s premature departure after week three could be why everyone wants to see how things would go if she stayed until the end. 

          In the short time she was on the show, she rekindled a promising connection with another male participant, Gerry. People were rooting for them to get married towards the end of the show in what the producers branded “The Golden Wedding.”

          All eyes will be on Joan Vassos because, within her brief stint, she didn’t buy into the unnecessary drama. She was genuinely there to find love and was the most graceful, dignified, and self-aware queen to grace the show. 

          The 61-year-old school administrator from Maryland was so nervous, but nature has a sense of humor because it was during one of her most anxious moments that she stole Gerry’s heart.

          The Golden Bachelor hosted a talent show, and out of nervousness and stage fright, all Joan could do was recite a poem titled “I Just Hope I Don’t Vomit on Your Shoes.” 

          The poem was about her first encounter with Gerry, her nerves, and her excitement to get to know him more. Gerry was so impressed that they later had a special one-on-one dinner, having genuine conversations that most people on such shows don’t even bother to discuss.

          During their dinner, they talked about not rushing to settle down after losing their partners and their reluctance to move just to be with each other. This dinner was the height of their romance. Gerry even gave Joan a flower, and from then on, their chemistry was off the charts.

          Joan Vassos’ Daughter’s Health Scare

          Just as fans were warming up for the potential Golden Wedding couple, Joan received a devastating phone call about her daughter’s health and had to drop everything to run home. Gerry was so devastated that he even cried.

          Though devastating to the two lovebirds, the production, and fans, this gesture of selflessness won the hearts of many. 

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          Later, during an interview with “The Women Tell All”, Joan said that she and Gerry “had a good chance” of being together. She added, “I held out hope for a little while, honestly, and I did think a couple of times, maybe I would come around the corner coming home from work, and he’d be sitting on my front porch.”

          When Joan left, she hoped to deal with her daughter’s situation quickly and return to the show. The production had even booked her flight back. Joan said, “I was going to come back, maybe four or five days after I left. And then my daughter wasn’t good again. We just hadn’t made it far enough—I hadn’t gotten her a doctor yet; I had call in, but it just couldn’t unfold quick enough.”

          Joan Returns to the Golden Bachelorette

          Now, with the announcement that Vassos would grace the screen again and hopefully follow through to the end, fans are over the moon. 

          However, there’s a problem. While she had to self-eliminate prematurely the first time, fans could be in for another disappointment following Joan’s latest revelation.

          As much as she’s a fantastic choice for the show, there might be a big challenge because Joan has made it clear that she is looking for love, but not necessarily marriage right off the bat. She wants to take things slow and know her potential suitor outside the show before committing to marriage.

          This might be a problem since she will be the lead in the Golden Bachelorette show. People are worried that the producers might exploit her and influence her to say “I do” before she’s ready. Naturally, that’s just how the show works; in the end, a wedding is expected. Failure to deliver this means the show did not serve its intended purpose.

          Will Joan Vassos and Gerry Marry, Then Divorce, Too? 

          The mother of four is right because most Golden Bachelor couples who marry during the season finale usually end up divorcing. Take Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, for instance. The producers presented things as all rosy with a promise of a happily-ever-after fairytale. 

          However, just three months after marrying, they announced their divorce because they never discussed their non-negotiables, like where to live as a couple. Neither was willing to move or leave their families behind.

          News about their divorce shook Golden Bachelor fans to the core, and that’s why they are worried for Joan Vassos. 

          There’s likely to be a conflict of interest since, while the producers shouldn’t interfere with her decision to take more time to know her partner before marriage, they also care about their ratings. Their interference is almost a given. 

          If there isn’t an actual engagement or marriage prospect in the end, then the whole point of the show is lost, and that right there is the dilemma.

          Fans feel Joan Vassos is too good for such gimmicks and doesn’t deserve to be toyed with, especially after everything she’s been through. Other fans are optimistic that this season will be different, even though the Bachelor franchise hasn’t exactly been a success all through the years.

          Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins’ Health Scare

          Photo credit: T-Boz/Instagram

          Legendary singer Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins recently suffered a health scare, causing female music group TLC to postpone several concerts. What looked like a standard case of the flu quickly escalated to the point requiring medical intervention. The scare garnered concern from many fans who were aware of T-Boz’s existing battle with sickle cell disease. 

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          TLC’s Concert Tour Dates

          TLC has concerts scheduled through the summer and into early fall. However, the group took to Instagram on May 14 to tell fans they had to unexpectedly reschedule several upcoming tour dates. 

          The now-removed post explained that several members came down with the flu and could not perform. The illness prompted the band to reschedule four concerts in Canada. 

          The affected concerts were scheduled for May 14, 16, 17, and 18. The group didn’t provide a date for when those concerts would be moved, but they acknowledged they would keep fans updated. Their next concert is set for June 15 in Lincoln, California, and it is expected to go on as scheduled. 

          It is pretty common for musicians to delay or outright cancel concerts due to health concerns. Symptoms can quickly worsen as crew members are in close quarters, and illnesses can spread quickly. 

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          T-Boz’s Existing Conditions

          Getting the flu is always a miserable experience, but it can be deadly for someone with preexisting conditions. The possibility of complications concerns many T-Boz fans familiar with the artist’s previous health conditions. 

          T-Boz was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia as a child and has struggled with the disease for much of her life. She has spoken publicly about her illness and even became a spokesperson for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. 

          The hit singer went through numerous hospital stays over the years as she dealt with the disease. Additionally, T-Boz battled other ailments, including a brain tumor, back in 2006. 

          She suffered for many years with the brain tumor as doctors continuously refused to remove it due to her having sickle cell disease. She eventually got the tumor removed but was left with a massive pile of debt and still suffered from sickle cell disease. 

          While no one can argue that T-Boz is resilient, there are some severe risks associated with contracting the flu with sickle cell anemia. 

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          T-Boz’s Potential Health Complications

          The 54-year-old singer’s flu diagnosis is deeply concerning, considering the potential for complications. Sickle cell anemia is a blood disease that affects the hemoglobin protein in red blood cells. 

          Most people begin noticing symptoms early in life, as T-Boz did, and continue experiencing difficulties as they age. One of the most notable symptoms of sickle cell anemia is joint pain. However, the disease can also lead to other life-threatening conditions, such as anemia, infections, and stroke. 

          Sickle cell disease is inherited, and it causes red blood cells to take on an elongated shape that resembles a sickle. The misshapen cells can block the path of good oxygen-carrying red blood cells trying to reach vital organs. 

          Therefore, anyone with sickle cell disease is at grave risk of complications, especially when combined with other major diseases like the flu. 

          The reduced oxygen flow to the lungs caused by sickle cell disease is extremely concerning for someone diagnosed with a respiratory disease like the flu as it can further diminish their lung function. 

          Latest Updates About T-Boz

          Although some fans feared the worst for T-Boz, it appears she is getting better. There were some reports that the singer was in a lot of pain and even having trouble breathing. However, neither T-Boz nor TLC have confirmed those reports. 

          The only confirmed update is in the original Instagram post, which mentions that her doctor advised against performing on the canceled dates. 

          Although fans are surely disappointed that T-Boz ultimately had to cancel the latest concerts, nobody wants to see a performer struggle on stage. Hopefully, T-Boz will be ready to perform at the group’s June 15 concert, and her fans in Canada can make it to the rescheduled dates.

          Prince Harry Begs For Kate Middleton’s Forgiveness

          Photo credits: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex/Instagram and The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram

          Once known as the rebellious royal son of King Charles, Prince Harry appears to be at a crossroads. Rumors are circulating that he has asked his sister-in-law Kate Middleton (Princess of Wales) for forgiveness. 

          The unexpected news of Kate’s cancer diagnosis was broken just a few weeks ago. Harry apparently feels terrible about the broken family links and is anxious to rebuild them while the Duchess of Cambridge struggles with this scary health issue.

          The previously unbreakable trio of Prince William, Kate, and Harry has seen its fair share of upheaval lately. Once Harry and his wife Meghan Markle left their royal responsibilities and moved to the United States, the disconnect between the brothers and Kate became much wider. Bombshell interviews and public criticisms over the last few years have pushed them even further apart. But Harry is apparently moved by Kate’s prognosis and is looking for a reconciliation. One can’t help but theorize exactly what’s going on with the royal family.

          Prince Harry Wants Kate Middleton to ‘Forgive’ Him

          Sources inside the royal family say that Harry wants to apologize to the Duchess of Cambridge after being profoundly affected by her prognosis. According to an insider, he has been contacting her to seek forgiveness and to try to mend their relationship. The once-carefree prince is apparently struggling with the fallout from his family and is starting to understand how important family is in the wake of Kate’s illness; whether part of the royal family or not.

          Although the Duchess herself has not said much about her relationship with Harry nor his desire to reconcile, many close to her allegedly think she is amenable to rapprochement and values family more than ever.

          King Charles Gives Harry the Cold Shoulder

          While reconciliation could very much happen between Harry and Kate, it may not happen anytime soon for Harry and his father, King Charles. The king just turned down an invitation to meet with Harry while he was visiting the United Kingdom, according to reports from The Mirror.

          Harry is reportedly feeling crushed and abandoned by the rejection, particularly in light of Kate’s health issue. 

          “He was deeply shocked at his father’s blunt refusal to see him even for a moment,” said royal author Tom Quinn.

          The public aspect of this rejection has probably made it all the more painful. The refusal obviously has a deeper meaning behind it, even if recent diplomatic statements have acknowledged the King’s hectic schedule since taking the throne. Harry and Meghan’s negative comments about the royal family in recent months have definitely made the tense bond between Harry and his father even more painful in both public and private.

          Future Uncertain For Harry and The Royal Family

          As Harry negotiates these choppy waters of familial reconciliation, it’s hard to tell if the family will ever be the same again. Many UK citizens and curious onlookers around the world are unsure about the future and whether Harry will be able to close the gaps already present.

          Unquestionably, Kate’s condition has changed the relationships of the royal family. It remains to be seen if Harry’s appeals would inspire a rekindled relationship or be ignored. One thing is certain, though: Prince Harry faces many emotional obstacles on his road to atonement and reintegration back into the royal family, even if he continues to forgo political involvement with them. The future is anything but guaranteed, after all.

          The Untold Truth On Reba’s Divorce

          Photo credit: Reba McEntire/Instagram

          Reba McEntire is often considered one of the best female country singers, but her life hasn’t been all glitz and glam. The Drew Barrymore Show star has gone through a divorce and multiple breakups, which has left her with little support. 

          Reba’s Divorce From Narvel Blackstock

          Recent reports detail that Reba’s split from longtime husband Narvel Blackstock not only left her feeling empty, but he also emptied her wallet on the way out. 

          The couple married in 1989 and stayed together for 26 years. However, Blackstock was Reba’s second husband after the actress/singer divorced her husband of nine years in 1987. 

          Blackstock was Reba’s manager then, and the two hit it off. The pair had a child, Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock and Reba became a stepmother to Blackstock’s three children. 

          Unfortunately, the two split up in 2015 after 26 years of marriage. However, she does maintain a relationship with her three stepchildren. 

          The divorce and the drama that followed were covered extensively in the media. However, Reba recently divulged some new details about the ending of her relationship. One of her complaints was that Blackstock was “all business.” 

          Reba felt like Blackstock always had business on his mind and failed to put her first. Part of the problem goes back to the two starting as business acquaintances and him not moving into the role of a husband.

          Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock’s Divorce Details  

          Reba certainly doesn’t sound bothered by her divorce, as she previously said the pair continue to support each other. However, during an interview last year, Reba explained just how big of a hit she took in the divorce.

          In the interview, she revealed having to pay $47.5 million to Blackstock. Today, Reba is reportedly worth $95 million, so the payout to Blackstock took a major toll on her finances.

          Reba admits that the dollar amount wasn’t as big of a shock as losing her longtime manager. She acknowledged that Narvel Blackstock entirely handled her career and finances. 

          Things went from bad to worse for Reba as two of her managers left, and her father passed away around the same time as the divorce. The sudden losses led many to worry about the star’s mental health as she navigated so much loss. 

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          Reba’s Comeback

          Despite going through a rough patch, Reba McEntire managed to stage a comeback. In the years since her divorce, she has appeared on several TV shows, played Colonel Sanders in a series of commercials, and launched a podcast. 

          One of Reba’s most exciting projects is a comedy titled Happy’s Place, in which she will star alongside her former TV show cohort, Melissa Peterman. 
          Although Reba went through a lot over the last decade, her career and life are finally getting back on track. She was allegedly dating actor Rex Linn and is still on good terms with her ex and children.

          The Shocking Downfall of Ben Affleck

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          Ben Affleck was one of the most recognized and followed stars of the 2000s, but his career and personal life have seemingly fallen apart in recent years. Despite mounting a comeback in the 2010s with hit films, he has struggled significantly in the last few years with relationships and addiction. 

          Ben Affleck’s Rise to Stardom

          Ben Affleck quickly rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with roles in Good Will Hunting, Armageddon, and Pearl Harbor. However, his stardom didn’t last long because, by the mid-2000s, he was struggling to find success. He starred in numerous commercial and critical failures, and few people wanted to work with him. 

          Adding to the frustration was Affleck’s emerging relationship with actress Jennifer Garner. The power couple was often featured on the cover of tabloids and continuously in the media. Some people attribute the fatigue with Affleck as an actor to the constant coverage of him and Lopez

          After a period of declining popularity as an actor, Affleck entered the director’s chair, where he found renewed success. He went on to star in, produce, and direct Argo, Air, and Live by Night, amongst others.

          However, Affleck’s most noteworthy role from the past decade was playing the Caped Crusader in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice

          Ben Affleck Noted Breakup With Garner Is One of His Biggest Failures 

          Over the last few years, Ben Affleck has gone from being back on top to another downward spiral that he is still trying to escape. 

          The actor struggled with alcohol addiction for many years and even discussed it publicly on several occasions. He has also gone to rehab numerous times, with a well-known trip in 2017. The following year, Affleck relapsed, which started him on a shocking downfall. 

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          Once known as a “power couple,” Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck split in 2015 but finalized their divorce in 2018. In recent interviews, he has noted that his breakup with Garner is one of his biggest failures. 

          Things only got worse for Ben Affleck in the coming years as he lost his acting and directing role in Batman. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic stopped movie ticket sales just as his film The Way Back entered theaters. The movie loosely mirrored some of Affleck’s struggles with alcoholism, but it did not see the expected commercial success. 

          A Short Rebound for Ben Affleck

          Despite numerous shortfalls over the years, things started to look up for Ben Affleck in 2021 despite the pandemic still slowing movie production. The most notable was a brief rekindling of his two decades old relationship with actress Jennifer Lopez. The relationship quickly became one of the hottest entertainment stories of the year.

          Things were also looking up for Affleck’s career as he starred in The Last Duel alongside longtime friend Matt Damon. Unfortunately, the movie wasn’t a major box office success, partly due to the pandemic still causing theaters to limit attendance. However, it did receive positive responses from critics. 

          Will Ben Affleck Bounce Back? 

          Ben Affleck has apparently managed to keep his alcohol consumption under control, with a few exceptions. However, many cannot see past his shortcomings, particularly the times that he cheated on his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. 

          Nonetheless, he married Jennifer Lopez in 2022, and they appear happy despite a recent report that he was spotted without a wedding ring. 

          Affleck’s career is also rebounding, with him set for acting and directing roles in several movies. Whether movie-goers will flock to theaters to see Ben Affleck on the big screen as they did decades ago remains to be seen.

          Sophie Turner Exposing Joe Jonas

          Photo credit: Joe Jonas/Instagram

          What really happened between Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas? The couple were going strong for some time and even had children together, but suddenly saw their relationship screech to a halt. 

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          In an interview for Vogue, Sophie exposes her relationship with Joe for what it was and puts many rumors to rest.

          Fans of the couple could keep tabs on their high profile relationship in the media and pass judgment from afar, but the truth would eventually come out. Sophie left little to the imagination in her interview and fans may find the facts to be a real revelation.

          Sophie Turner Said, ‘I’m Unhappy With the Way Everything Played Out …’

            At just 20 years old, Sophie had never actually been on a date before. She turned up at her first outing with Joe Jonas surrounded by an entourage including her brother and her closest male friends. Apparently, she was worried she might get catfished (misled by an impersonator).

            Sophie told Vogue: “Joe had just DM-ed me on Instagram. I brought my brother and all my guy friends because I didn’t know if I was maybe getting catfished.” 

            Thankfully, their relationship was no fake and Joe actually proposed to her a year later. At 24, she became a mom too. But, things weren’t always comfortable for her once they moved to LA together.

            Sophie said of this period in her life: “You can’t just bump into someone at a bar there, you have to drive 40 minutes with an intention of seeing someone. There was a lot of attention on the three brothers, and the wives. Well, we were always called the wives, and I hated that. It was kind of this plus-one feeling. And that’s nothing to do with him – in no way did he make me feel that – it was just that the perception of us was as the groupies in the band.”

            As for their eventual split, Sophie acknowledged her disappointment with the situation, stating: “I’m unhappy with the way everything played out, especially when it comes to my children. They’re the victims in all of this. But I think we’re doing the best we can. I’m confident that we can figure it out. Joe is a great father to our children and that’s all that I can ask for.”

            Taylor Swift Supports Sophie 

              Sophie received support from an unlikely source in the form of Taylor Swift who offered her and her kids a place to stay in their time of need. Taylor is one of Joe Jonas’s former flames herself, but holds no hard feelings against him or Sophie.

              Sophie had this to say about Taylor: “Taylor was an absolute hero to me this year. I’ve never been more grateful to anyone than I am for her because she took my children and me and provided us with a home and a safe space. She really has a heart of gold.”

              Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas Still on Good Terms

                Despite the difficulties, both Sophie and Joe are still on good terms with each other. They even released a joint statement on social media confirming their separation had been amicable.

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                Sophie dealt with a lot of media pushback and accusations of being an absent parent to her children, but she also had support from other working mothers whom she thanked in her interview by saying: “If something like this had happened to me 10 years ago I don’t think I would have had the same support. I just feel very lucky to be alive in a time when people are open-minded.”