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Hardy and Caleigh Ryan Marriage Update

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Hardy and Caleigh Ryan got married on October 29, 2022, at Diamond Creek Farms in Nashville. People Magazine published a lengthy article on the “stunning” wedding and reception that 350 lucky people attended.

Throughout their first year as husband and wife, Caleigh actively did podcasts and interviews about their love story. But some people got suspicious when HARDY and Caleigh were suddenly quiet at the start of 2024.

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There was an “unverified tea” thread posted on the Celeb Wives of Nashville Reddit forum in late January where someone had to ask, “Does anyone else feel like they are not together anymore?” That really got the rumor mill going.

One user said they remembered Caleigh “posting a screenshot” of her virtual New Year’s Eve “kiss” with HARDY, but another user “thought it was weird they didn’t spend New Year’s Eve together.” Someone else alleged that HARDY has “sobered up a bit and slowed down the partying” since he went public with his “mental health break.” This user wondered if Caleigh “hasn’t” stopped partying and whether it “has caused issues.”

At the other end of the Celeb Wives “unverified tea” rumor mill, a user asked if Caleigh could be “pregnant and taking time for herself?” They added, “Pregnancy can be hard on some.”

HARDY and Caleigh Are Looking to Grow Their Family

The Celeb Wives should check in with a genuine source because People Magazine got an exclusive interview with HARDY at the 2024 ACM Awards on May 16th. Shockingly, HARDY admitted that he and Caleigh were “looking to expand [their] family,” but not in the way you might think.

People talked to HARDY on the red carpet at the ACMs, and he said that he and Caleigh are “thinking about getting a cat and a dog right now.” HARDY had even picked out the dog breed. He said, “I think we’re gonna get a Tibetan Mastiff.”

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It is interesting that People didn’t mention if Caleigh was HARDY’s plus one at the 2024 ACMs, but at least he confirmed that they are still husband and wife. People wrote that HARDY “opened up about life with Caleigh.” Shockingly, he confessed, “I respected her more after we got married.”

HARDY explained that “Communication, in general, is our thing.” He claimed that he and Caleigh “don’t hold anything back.” If one of them is angry, they “just tell” each other.

HARDY has been open to telling everyone some pretty personal things about his life. The Tennessean reported on January 24, 2024, that he’d appeared “on the second episode of a new music podcast” to confess how he’s dealing with serious panic attacks. The Tennessean wrote that a “traumatic bus accident” had seriously affected HARDY’s mental health, and he felt it was necessary to cancel some shows in 2023 to heal his mind, body, and spirit.

HARDY Took a Break from Drinking

“God’s Country” is a podcast that airs on iHeartPodcasts. The hosts are two brothers, Dan and Reid Isbell, who are “country music songwriters in Nashville and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.”

HARDY’s episode was on January 23rd. He spoke with Dan and Reid for over 90 minutes, setting the record straight on his terrifying struggle with anxiety.

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HARDY revealed he’d “taken a break from drinking.” Even though he claimed he hadn’t used drinking as a form of “medicating,” HARDY experienced his first panic attacks “out of nowhere, twice in one week” after not drinking for “a couple of months.”

Shockingly, HARDY described the panic attack as “a punch in the chest… like a heart attack.” But now, he realizes that some of his mental health issues are due to the bus crash and how he didn’t process the “trauma” in the “right way.”

HARDY shared his “intensive trauma therapy program,” which was 18 hours devoted to therapy over three days. He also talked about an October 2023 Instagram post telling fans he had to cancel some shows on “The Mockingbird & THE CROW” tour.

Thomas Rhett Gave the Couple Marriage Advice

This was all going down around HARDY and Caleigh’s first anniversary. In an article published by Turning Point USA on October 15, 2023, Caleigh confessed that she’d gotten marriage advice from fellow country superstar Thomas Rhett.

The article was based on a podcast that Caleigh did with “The Spillover.” She confessed that she and HARDY really “look up to” Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren Akins.

During the podcast, Caleigh referred to HARDY by his first name, Michael, and called Thomas “an angel.” She said Thomas was “so good” to her and Michael and that Thomas Rhett and Lauren “really do stand out as just incredible people.”

TR offered Caleigh and Michael some great tips on their wedding day, and Caleigh confessed that she and Michael had continued to reach out to TR for marriage advice “on how to navigate the life of a country music star couple.” Caleigh admitted that TR warned her, “It’s not easy” to be married to a country star. However, Thomas Rhett told her “to lead with love” and be constantly willing to “learn about each other… and work on it.” 

The real truth is that country stars sometimes spend “a lot of away time” from their partners. Caleigh understood that there are “a lot of things that can make you feel separated” from your spouse, but as Thomas Rhett told her and Michael, you need to “focus in on those things that make you feel together.” He advised them that they “constantly have to choose each other.”

Caleigh Has Considered Leaving Nashville

A couple of weeks later, People Magazine reported that HARDY and Caleigh celebrated their 1st wedding anniversary on their social media accounts. HARDY posted a sweet message on Instagram, including a “throwback photo” of their first meeting. He wrote to his wife, “I love you so much,” and Caleigh commented, “Oh My God,” when she saw the post.

Caleigh posted a video of her and HARDY celebrating their anniversary at a bar. After they shared a shot, People wrote that “they celebrated with a hug and kiss,” and Caleigh captioned her post, “Last night at midnight, we celebrated our first year of marriage.” She finished by joking, “I love you so much, crazy.”

On May 21st, People updated an article titled, “Who is Hardy’s wife? All about Caleigh Ryan.” Some shocking details about Caleigh came from her appearance on The Spillover. Was Caleigh joking when she claimed she would like to join The Real Housewives franchise if it ever expanded to Nashville?

Unbelievably, Caleigh confessed she’d be into “joining” The Real Housewives, although People wrote that Caleigh was “hesitant about how it would affect her personal life.” According to Caleigh, HARDY would “be into it,” and she even claimed that “he would think it’s hilarious.”

Caleigh also admitted on The Spillover that “Music City may not necessarily be [her] forever home.” She said she “wouldn’t mind moving to Florida,” although “it would take a lot” for her and HARDY to leave Nashville “right now.”

Caleigh Has Inspired Some of HARDY’s Songs

Country Now reported on October 6, 2023, that Caleigh had thanked her “230,000+ followers” on an Instagram Story for supporting HARDY’s mental health journey. She wrote, in part, “Thank you all so much for your kind messages these past few days.” Caleigh confessed, “The love and support has been overwhelming… in the best way possible.”

Caleigh felt it could be “really scary to put intimate pieces of your life out there.” She was grateful that so many people had been “so understanding with my hubby.” She added, “Just remember that you are never ever alone.”

When HARDY was doing press for his debut solo album, A Rock, several years ago, he confessed to People that his then-girlfriend was his “toughest critic” but also one of his “biggest inspirations.” HARDY said that Caleigh was “not going to hold back, and she’s going to tell me if she loves it.”

He also spoke to Music Mayhem about one of his biggest hits, “Wait in the Truck.” HARDY revealed that Caleigh inspired the dramatic lyrics that don’t sound like a “love song.”

Shockingly, HARDY explained that a guy made a pass at Caleigh at one of his shows. After she told him what the guy tried to do, he said to her, “Wait in the truck.” 

HARDY’s song, “I in Country,” is also a tribute to Caleigh. He revealed that there’s no point in doing anything unless you “get to share that with somebody,” and “that’s sort of the message that [the song] conveys,” and how he feels about Caleigh. 

Diddy Did This to His Mom, Janice

Photo credit: Diddy/Instagram

At this point, everyone has heard of the Homeland Security raids on Sean “Diddy” Combs’s homes. Perhaps the most surprising allegation to come out of this entire debacle is that he physically assaulted his mom. The fact that he would do such a thing to his mother paints a pretty dark backdrop for Diddy’s other allegations. 

Diddy’s Assault on His Mom

Gene Deal, one of Diddy’s former bodyguards, recently sat down for an interview on The Art of Dialogue where he discussed an old rumor about Diddy. There was a longstanding story that Diddy slapped his mom. 

Many people blew this off because it is so outlandish, but with the recently uncovered security camera footage of Diddy abusing ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, this seems much more possible. 

Kirk Burrowes was the president of Diddy’s Bad Boy Records and one of Diddy’s closest confidants. He told Gene that he witnessed Diddy smacking his mother across the face. Kirk also claimed that he thought Diddy was under a lot of stress and would “grow out of it.”

After hearing the shocking news, Gene told Kirk of another outburst Diddy had with his mom. In that tantrum, Diddy cursed out his mother when getting into a limo. 

Diddy’s Criminal History

Diddy has an extensive criminal history, which includes numerous beefs with other rappers. There is also a long line of accusations of physical abuse from previous girlfriends.

Things were so bad that even Bad Boys’ president Kirk Burrowes sued Diddy in 2003, claiming that Diddy used threats of violence to acquire Kirk’s shares of Bad Boy Records.

Diddy even assaulted a football coach at UCLA, where his son played the sport.

Of course, the most serious accusation against Diddy was his alleged involvement in the murder of Tupac in Las Vegas. Many people tried piecing together the evidence of what happened that night and came to the conclusion Diddy may have been the trigger man. 

However, that case took a surprising turn last year when rapper Keefe D was arrested for the murder of Tupac. It is also worth noting that Keefe D admitted to being involved and even claimed Diddy paid for the murder of Tupac.  

Who Else Has Diddy Assaulted?

Hotel security footage recently came out showing Diddy assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. The lengthy videos show him chasing her through a hotel hallway before hitting and kicking her.

That brought a lot of attention to Diddy and showed the world who he really is. It also shined a new light on the claims Diddy hit his mother. Many people who didn’t believe he could have possibly hit his mother started thinking otherwise. 

Additionally, if Diddy was willing to physically assault his own mother, he obviously wouldn’t second guess hitting anyone else. 

That brings a renewed focus back to some of the other women in Diddy’s past. Additionally, it further questions what Homeland Security may have on Diddy as part of their investigation into the rapper.

Ben Affleck and JLo Are Falling Apart

Photo Credits: Jennifer Lopez/Instagram

Once the epitome of the Hollywood power couple, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly having some serious marital problems. What is actually going on behind closed doors? Are Ben and JLo truly splitting up, or is this just another stage in their turbulent romance?

Sightings of the former power couple lately have generated a great deal of conjecture. The pair were seen holding hands in a rare public show of affection just a few days ago. Though insiders say differently, this may appear to be a sign that everything is fine with their marriage. 

Still, some light PDA can’t fix a marriage. One big warning sign that something is wrong in their marriage is Jennifer Lopez’s recent decision to abruptly cancel the US leg of her “This Is Me… Live” tour.

Though the official explanation was “unforeseen personal circumstances,” fans speculated that low ticket sales were the real cause. Fans are left wondering if these “personal circumstances” are linked to her marriage to Ben.

Since their extravagant wedding only a year ago, the pair has never been out of the public eye. Both media and fans analyzed every move they made. The storyline has, however, recently moved from a fairy tale romance to a possible catastrophe. That chemistry that had everyone obsessed before now seems strained.

Insiders Weigh In

Alleged insiders alluded to a number of causes of the couple’s marital stress. Their hectic schedules have kept them apart, which would put a strain on any marriage.

Ben works long hours on set because he has been involved in acting and directing projects. With her music and commercial endeavors, JLo has a full plate as well. According to reports, the insufficient quality time spent together is wearing thin.

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There are also rumors about their lifestyles being incompatible. Being married to an international superstar like JLo has caused Ben, who is known for his quiet and laid-back manner, to battle with the ongoing media attention. According to US Magazine, friends of the couple have said that occasionally Ben’s introverted personality clashes with Jennifer’s outgoing personality, resulting in arguments about how much of their private life should be made public.

Are Finances Weighing Down The Couple?

One other rumored element is financial stress. Both are very successful, but there are supposedly a lot of demands on their joint ventures and opulent lifestyle. It hasn’t been easy juggling their separate jobs and joint projects, and it’s rumored to be generating conflict between Jen and Ben.

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There is hope despite these obstacles. To deal with their problems, In Touch reported that the couple has reportedly sought counseling. It’s a sign that despite the rumors and public scrutiny, they’re not ready to throw in the towel just yet. 

So, are Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez really falling apart?  It’s hard to say definitively.  Relationships are complex, and the added pressure of fame can magnify ordinary issues that you or I would deal with. 

What is clear is that they’re facing significant challenges. With their history of resilience and deep connection, there’s always a chance they could emerge stronger. We’re holding out for Bennifer 2.0!

The Downfall of Kody and Robyn Brown’s Marriage

Photo credits: Kody Brown/Instagram and Robyn Brown/Instagram

Sister Wives stars Kody and Robyn Brown have aired the general drama and turmoil of their polyamorous family on international television for years. However, the latest set of challenges in their highly publicized relationship could prove to be too much for them to manage.

According to ScreenRant, Kody and Robyn have maintained a relatively close relationship within their sprawling family, often against other family members. People reported that each of Kody’s other marriages ended over the course of just a few years, leaving him and Robyn in a monogamous relationship to date. 

Given the sudden shock to their family from the passing of their son Garrison in March, could their relationship be doomed? Here’s what we know so far: 

How Did Garrison Brown Die?

    TMZ reported that Garrison was believed to have taken his own life at just 25 years of age. This tragedy shook the entire family and may have put more strain on Robyn and Kody‘s relationship.

    According to ScreenRant, Garrison was described as disapproving of Kody and as having a distant relationship with him. Losing Garrison before they could patch things up could be a tough mental hurdle to overcome while maintaining his remaining marriage to Robyn.

    Some fans of the Sister Wives family have already begun to question if Kody and Robyn can keep it together despite a loss of this magnitude.

    Kody Said, ‘… I Don’t Want Her To Know How Dark I’ve Gotten’

      Robyn seems to be voicing her own concerns about Kody with time. People reported her saying: “For him, he’s straight, so he questions the opposite sex. So it’s this kind of huge upheaval in the way that you think about yourself and others. I think he is starting to do better. But it’s been a couple of years of this and then picking fights and then just acting like he’s … almost like he’s stressed out that I’ll leave him too or something.”

      As for Kody, losing his other wives has hurt his confidence in himself and his remaining wife. According to People, he had the following to say about their relationship before Garrison’s passing: “It’s not just the husband that’s being left. Robyn’s feeling the ultimate rejection. This is stuff that I should just be keeping to myself. I don’t want Robyn to see this. I don’t want her to know how dark I’ve gotten.”

      Robyn Brown Explained a Divorce Brings Out the Worst in You

        Kody seems to be optimistic about the future of his family and relationships. He told People: “Just healing in time and getting to a point where you feel forgiveness towards somebody who’s just said bad things about you. It’s just moving. What will move us forward will be the grace, the love and the forgiveness. The same grace and love that we were giving each other 10 years ago as we’re going through this very difficult process.” 

        But, Robyn’s previous doubts relating to trust may shake Kody’s optimism. According to People, she had previously stated: 

        “(It had been) really hard to help him to realize and remember what our relationship is. 

        I don’t think anybody should be married while they’re going through a divorce. Anybody who’s gone through a divorce knows that it brings out the worst in you and sides of somebody that you didn’t know existed, type of a thing.”

        Christina Aguilera Looks Unrecognizable

        Photo Credits: Christina Aguilera/Instagram

        Christina Aguilera has been back on tour and her performance physique has left a lot of her fans feeling confused. Apparently, she doesn’t look like herself. Some have gone so far as to claim she is “unrecognizable.”

        According to the U.S. Sun, one fan had this to say about her: “Nobody said Christina looked bad. She’s just completely unrecognizable. Beautiful but unrecognizable.”

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        Another pointed out that they didn’t recognize her at all. Then, someone agreed and mentioned they only recognized her when “she did her iconic vocal run.”

        Is there actually something going on with Christina? Has something gone wrong with her health or appearance? Here are the facts.

        Christina Left Fans an Odd Instagram Post 

          In a dramatic Instagram post featuring snapshots of her time on stage in Mexico, Christina hinted at something holding her back from performing. She gave no real specifics, but posted the following: “Ciudad de México! 🌟 I almost didn’t make it on stage, but your energy and passion gave me the power and made my night. ¡Muchas gracias! ❤️🇲🇽”

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          Fans were left guessing what Christina had meant by her message. In her pictures, Christina looks like she’s in pretty good shape and has gotten healthier for her tour. But, no one seems to know exactly what might have been holding her back from going on stage in Mexico.

          Could Christina be under pressure to perform and look her best? Is that why she looks so different? It’s clear from her photos that even her face looks like it has changed a bit.

          Christina Has Lost Some Weight 

            Life and Style Magazine reported that, in January, Christina “looked absolutely flawless while presenting an award at the 2024 Grammys to Karol G for Best Música Urbana Album.” 

            They went on to say that “the songstress, who was joined on the stage by Maluma, opted for a long-sleeve gown in a fabulous shade of powder blue.” She looked great, but she definitely looked like a different person altogether.

            According to Life and Style Magazine, Christina’s transformation became more noticeable in March. They pointed out that “Christina walked the carpet at the Clarins Multi-Active Skincare launch event in L.A. on March 15, sporting thigh-high boots, a corset and a fun fringe miniskirt. Her trim figure had lots of eyewitnesses talking.”

            Is Ozempic to Blame?

              Although many fans have speculated how Christina has made such a rapid transformation, it’s unclear whether or not the popular weight loss drug Ozempic was involved in the process. Christina hasn’t admitted to using the drug so far, according to Nicki Swift. Instead, she insisted as far back as 2012, in a Lucky Magazine interview, that she has mostly struggled to put on weight.

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              She said: “Actually, the challenge I’ve always had is being too thin, so I love that now I have a booty, and obviously I love showing my cleavage. I’ve been criticized for being on both sides of the scale.”

              An article on MSN mentions Christina’s new physique coming from “a blend of healthy eating and regular exercise.” The article also points out that she has restricted her daily calories to just 1600 and does extensive cardio exercises to stay fit.

              There Are So Many Red Flags in Nelly and Ashanti’s Relationship

              Photo Credits: Ashanti/Instagram

              The media has mostly shown Nelly and Ashanti’s reunion as a good thing. In general, people are so excited that the pair have spun the block. It’s been said that they’ve finally found their happily ever after.

              But others are worried that this relationship might not be as picture-perfect as it looks. There’s a theory that Ashanti might be turning a blind eye to some obvious red flags. People are concerned that she could get hurt again. 

              According to Us Weekly, the couple officially announced that they were back together in September 2023. Just months later, they hinted that they could be pregnant when they attended the 2023 Black & White ball. 

              Ashanti put her hand on her belly, and then Nelly placed his hand on it, too. It quickly sparked the rumors that she was expecting. 

              Some of Ashanti’s followers have expressed their concerns that things have been moving a little too quickly between them. They speculated that one reason the couple was rushing things was because Ashanti really wanted to have kids. 

              In 2022, she told People Magazine that she planned on having kids in the near future. She recently told Essence that motherhood was something she had looked forward to. People are now asking if she’s rushed into having a baby too soon with Nelly, given that they’ve only been back together for a short amount of time. 

              Outlets like Pulselive called the announcement of their unborn child was seen as a hopeful symbol of their enduring connection. Reddit users pointed out that Nelly had hurt Ashanti in the past and that it could end badly for her. 

              Ashanti Never Imagined Reconciling with Nelly

              Ashanti and Nelly rarely spoke about their relationship the first time around. They hardly ever spoke about why they broke up, either. But Ashanti dropped some hints over the years, and what she’s said made some people believe that Nelly was to blame.

              Even those in her close circle were reportedly shocked when the couple got back together. In 2023, a source told Us Weekly that a few years earlier, Ashanti never would’ve imagined reconciling with Nelly.

              She gave a rare interview on the Meredith Vieira show in 2015 where she opened up about why things didn’t work out with Nelly. Meredith commented on how the couple weren’t together at that point.

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              She asked her guest why she thought it was difficult to trust someone in a relationship. Ashanti explained that sometimes when people have their own insecurities, it allows them to act out of character. She said that she’d been betrayed and that she was not a big fan of people being cowards. 

              A few years later, Ashanti was less vague about who she’d felt betrayed by when she was talking to the crowd at one of her shows. Cheat Sheet reported that while on stage in 2018, Ashanti told the audience that she’d been betrayed before, publicly. 

              Then someone from the crowd reportedly shouted: “F Nelly!” Ashanti pointed towards them and responded by saying: “Word.” The outlet claimed that this was how the singer seemingly confirmed to the public that the reason their relationship ended was because of something Nelly had done to her.

              Nelly Didn’t Have Plans to Get Married

              There was also speculation that she wrote a song about Nelly after seeing him with his new girlfriend after they broke up, according to Buzzfeed. Ashanti had a song called She Can’t on her 2014 album, Braveheart, which came out about a year after the pair had split. 

              The lyrics included lines like: “You said there’ll be no more mistakes. Yeah, you said, you said you was sorry. It won’t happen again and you came running back.”

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              Reddit users expressed that Ashanti has sold herself short by getting back together with Nelly. They pointed out that he’s always been someone who’s afraid of commitment. One person wrote that Ashanti was a placeholder until Nelly found the one he really wanted to be with and that he would drop her once he met another one.

              A report by People Magazine revealed that Nelly once opened up to RapUpTV about why he didn’t have plans to get married in the early 2010s.

              He shared that he was not a person who wanted to be married more than once. He was also not a person who wanted to be in a relationship more than once. When the interviewer asked him if he had plans to marry Ashanti, he dodged the question by saying that he was married to his work and that he and Ashanti were friends.

              Ashanti Is Ready to Settle Down

              There’s been talk about how he also had trouble committing to his ex-girlfriend of seven years, Shantel Jackson. In a 2020 interview with Entertainment Tonight, he was asked if marriage was in the cards for him and Shantel.

              Nelly gave an ambiguous answer. He just told the reporter: “We’re working towards it… When we know, I’ll tell you.” Shantel revealed on her social media that the couple had broken up a year later.

              Ashanti was pretty vocal about wanting to settle down and start a family even back when she was still in a relationship with Nelly the first time around. A report by Sowetan Live in 2008 revealed that she’d once spoken about her hopes of having a big family.

              She told Sister 2 Sister magazine: “I love kids. I definitely want to get married… I’m so family-oriented. I want the big wedding, I want the long marriage, I want kids.”

              A lot of people in the online community have also raised their concerns about Ashanti getting back together with someone who’s been accused of harming women. The Telegraph reported that in October 2017, Nelly was arrested after a 22-year-old college student alleged that he’d taken advantage of her on his tour bus.

              Nelly denied the accusation and said the student was motivated by greed and vindictiveness. The case was dropped a week later because she wouldn’t testify against him. Her lawyer stated that she felt she could not stand up against a celebrity. 

              Later that year, the student sued Nelly for harm and defamation, since he’d called her accusation a lie. In 2018, he countersued her, and they eventually ended up settling the lawsuit. 

              Nelly Has a History of Infidelity

              That wasn’t the only thing he was accused of. According to the Daily Beast, a lawsuit was also brought against him by two anonymous women from the UK, who claimed that Nelly was also extremely inappropriate with them. 

              The lawsuit claimed that in 2016 and 2017, he’d invited the women to hang out after his shows, and gave them unwanted advances. After one of the British women also failed to testify, the investigation stopped. 

              Nelly publicly gave his thanks to the UK police for thoroughly investigating the accusations. He said that he stood with women and ‘REAL’ survivors.

              Something else that raised eyebrows is that when the allegations against him came out, he was reportedly still in a relationship with Shantel. The Jasmine Brand claimed that according to police documents, Nelly admitted to consensually being with the 22-year-old student. Which technically would’ve meant that he was unfaithful to Shantel if what he reportedly revealed in the documents was true.

              This has been considered to be another red flag in his current relationship with Ashanti. Cheat Sheet pointed out that there were allegations of cheating on Nelly’s end the first time he and Ashanti split.

              A New Start for the Couple

              Some online users believe that Nelly deserves a second chance, though. Nelly himself has talked about how having time apart from each other helped him and Ashanti come to some realizations. He said he was guilty of not admitting when he was in the wrong the first time they were together. 

              An article by Baller Alert revealed that when Nelly did an episode of Boss Moves, he shared that after separating, they got to understand one another more. He explained that everyone could be defensive sometimes in their own relationships. 

              Nelly told the hosts: “We know we wrong, but we going to stand on it. But we all a victim to that.” During her interview with Essence in April 2024, Ashanti revealed that not only were the couple expecting a baby, but they had also gotten engaged.

              Zac Brown Sues Ex, Kelly

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

              Drama is brewing between Zac Brown and his ex, Kelly Yazdi.

              According to Yahoo, Zac has filed a lawsuit against her in the state of Georgia, alleging that posts she has made on Instagram broke a strict confidentiality agreement between them. 

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              Zac is alleged to be seeking a restraining order against his ex and wants the court to force her to remove her post. If he wins the lawsuit, then Kelly will also be forbidden from making any negative or false public statements about him.

              What did Kelly post that got Zac so upset? Well, the court documents don’t mention exactly what the post was. Here’s what we know about this dispute:

              Zac Brown’s Public Statement 

              According to Yahoo, Zac had the following to say to the public regarding this lawsuit:

              “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.

              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.”

              This seems pretty reasonable, but is his take actually the truth? Not according to Kelly…

              Zac Brown’s Ex, Kelly, Claps Back 

              In response to the surprise lawsuit, Kelly took to Instagram to voice her side of the story. She pointed out her right to freedom of expression through art on her own social accounts and denied having made any claims about Zac to date.

              Part of her post on Instagram reads: 

              “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. I intend to respond swiftly and robustly to his meritless complaint that publication of two poems on my personal social media account divulged any “confidential information” about his business, much less authorizes a court to enjoin me from speaking about matters in my personal life that have nothing to do with my brief former work for the Zac Brown Collective, Inc.”

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              Kelly also aired her feelings about Zac’s attempts to hurt her through his music, stating in the same post:

              “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.  

              In a misguided effort to do just that, I have made no public response to either of those very public, very unnecessary personal attacks on me by my celebrity soon-to-be-ex-husband. But it is clearly Zac, not me, who has strategically chosen to drag our difficult divorce negotiations into the public eye with these tactics in an effort to portray himself as a victim and to use his vast resources to silence me from telling the truth about our marriage.”

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              She rounded off her Instagram post by declaring that she will not back down or be silenced. Her words were: 

              “It will not work, and I will not be silenced by him no matter how ridiculous his tactics.  

              Like Zac, I have lawyers too, and I will tell my truth in court — where he has unnecessarily dragged me.”

              How Long Were Zac and Kelly Together?

              These two were actually only together for a short four months of marriage and they are currently going through the divorce process, according to E Online.

              Despite issuing a joint public statement requesting privacy, their squabbles have now entered the public eye, due mostly to this new lawsuit from Zac.

              Cassie Speaks Out On Diddy

              Photo credits: Cassie/Instagram and Diddy/Instagram

              When the awful surveillance footage of Diddy harming Cassie came out, she didn’t talk about it straight away.

              Diddy actually released his apology video on Instagram first.

              Cassie Grateful For Love and Support 

              It wasn’t until days later that Cassie broke her silence, almost a week after CNN had shared the footage.

              After the world was exposed to the graphic content that was captured by security cameras at a hotel the ex couple were staying at, people began to give their public support to Cassie. 

              In the statement that she posted on her Instagram, she said that she was grateful for all the love and support she’d received.

              But she also shared an important message that she wanted everyone to think about. 

              She urged people to believe victims when they first reported the crimes against them, not only when there was evidence to back up their claims. 

              When Cassie filed her lawsuit against Diddy in November 2023, the Daily Mail reported that she was quickly accused of being a liar by him and his team.

              Cassie’s latest statement said that the outpouring of love had created a place for her younger self to settle and feel safe, but that it was only the beginning. 

              She then drew attention to a cause that was extremely important to her. 

              She stated that DV was THE issue. 

              Cassie’s Heartfelt Ask 

              She revealed that what she went through broke her down to someone that she never thought that she would become. 

              With a lot of hard work, she’d gotten better, but she said that she would always be recovering from her past.

              Cassie explained that she was especially grateful to everyone that had taken the time to take the matter seriously. 

              Her only ask was that everyone opened their heart to believing victims the first time.

              She went on to share that it took a lot of heart to tell the truth when it came to a situation that someone felt powerless in.

              Then she gave her sympathy to others who were in similar situations to hers and said: “I offer my hand to those that are still living in fear.”

              Cassie also advised them to reach out to the people in their lives, and not to cut them off, adding that no one should carry that weight alone.

              She finished her statement by saying that the healing journey was never-ending, but the support meant everything to her.

              Celebrities’ Responses About Diddy’s Video Beating Cassie

              The horrific incident captured by CCTV sparked outrage in the entertainment industry, and other famous women have given their thoughts on the situation as well.

              According to Sky News, model and podcast host Emily Ratajkowski described Diddy as a monster in a post on her Twitter.

              Actress Julia Fox said that her heart went out to Cassie while speaking to TMZ .

              Former Danity Kane band member, Aubrey O’Day, has spoken out against Diddy a number of times.

              He was responsible for forming the girl group on his reality show, Making The Band, and Aubrey was extremely vocal about how she felt mistreated by Diddy over and over again.

              After seeing her ex-boss’s apology video on Instagram, Aubrey took to Twitter to say-: “Diddy did not apologize to Cassie. He apologized to the world for seeing what he did…”

              But it wasn’t just celebrities who had things to say about Diddy and his Instagram video.

              Cassie’s Lawyer’s, Meredith, Response About Diddy’s Apology Video

              Cassie’s lawyer, Meredith Firetog, also had some choice words that she wanted to publicly share after hearing the apology that Diddy gave online. 

              In a statement she shared with CNN, she claimed that his video was more about himself than the many people he’d hurt.

              Meredith went on to say that when Cassie and multiple other women came forward, he denied everything and suggested that his victims were looking for a payday. 

              She also claimed that Diddy was only compelled to apologize once his repeated denials were proven false, which showed his pathetic desperation.

              Toward the end of her statement, the attorney insisted that no one would be swayed by his disingenuous words.

              Cassie’s Husband’s, Alex, Statement

              A report by Variety revealed that someone really close to Cassie also showed his support by using his platform to address the topic of harm against women and children.

              Cassie’s husband, personal trainer Alex Fine, released a statement on social media the same day that CNN shared the surveillance footage of Diddy hurting her back in 2016. 

              In the post’s caption, Alex told his 400 thousand Instagram followers that he’d written the message a while ago but that the words would always ring true. 

              He began the statement by claiming that men who hit women aren’t men. 

              And he added that men who enable it and protect those people aren’t men; and men who hurt women hate women.

              Then he advised people to check their brothers, their friends, and their family. 

              He explained that daughters, sisters, mothers, and wives should feel protected and loved, and they should be held with the utmost regard.

              When addressing survivors of DV, he said that they were not alone, and that there were men and women out there who cared only for their well-being and safety.

              Toward the end of the statement, Alex had a direct message to anyone who harmed women.

              He stated that they were not safe anymore, they were not protected anymore, and the men by their side were just as weak.

              Alex also shared the number of a DV hotline in the caption of the post.

              Cassie and Alex’s Relationship and Parenthood  

              He and Cassie originally met because, according to PEOPLE, Alex was Diddy’s personal trainer. 

              An insider told the outlet that they hit off, and she started to open up to him.

              Alex really wanted to be with Cassie. 

              She and Diddy eventually broke up in 2018, and a couple months later, Cassie shared an Instagram picture of her and Alex kissing in a photobooth.

              The following year, Cassie used her social media to announce that she and Alex were expecting a baby girl.

              In a 2019 interview with VOGUE, she described the romantic way that Alex had proposed to her.

              She thought that she was just going for a birthday dinner with him when she met him at the organization he volunteered at called the Compton Cowboys.

              Out of nowhere, a Stevie Wonder song started playing and Alex showed up on a horse. 

              He then got down on one knee and told her that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. 

              The couple had an intimate wedding with 14 guests in September 2019. 

              Cassie told VOGUE that they wanted a simple venue with a beautiful view that felt warm and romantic.

              A few months later, the duo welcomed their daughter Frankie. 

              Cassie shared on Instagram that she couldn’t explain the amount of unconditional love and adoration that she had for her family.

              In March 2021, Cassie took to Instagram once again to share with the world that she’d given birth to her second daughter, named Sunny.

              After she was born, Alex posted a letter of appreciation dedicated to his children.

              He wrote that his two girls were his purpose; he was put on earth so he could help them shine and have their beautiful lights touch a lot of people. 

              He explained that just holding both of them, he knew that they were destined for absolutely amazing things and that he was there to support what they loved doing.

              Insider Said Alex Had Cassie’s Back Through It All

              According to PEOPLE, Alex founded a fitness company called Almost Home.

              It provided healthy recipes, workout plans, and merchandise that were aimed to help with self-improvement.   

              He uploaded workout plans that featured Cassie, too, and they would both write blog posts for his website where they’d talk about health and workouts. 

              When Cassie filed her lawsuit against Diddy in late 2023, she reportedly had her husband behind her. 

              An insider told PEOPLE that Alex had her back through it all.

              They also claimed that the couple were really hands-on parents and that Cassie was a really good mom. 

              The pair moved really fast when they got together and got very serious quickly.

              But in a 2023 Instagram post about their 4th wedding anniversary, Cassie revealed that she grew more and more in love with Alex as time went on, and she wouldn’t want it any other way.

              The Truth About Ashanti’s Relationship With James Harden

              Photo credits: Ashanti/Instagram and James Harden/Instagram

              Ashanti has always tried to keep her relationship status pretty private. 

              One of her very best kept secrets was that once upon a time, she dated James Harden.

              The rumors about Ashanti and James started spreading back in 2018.

              Source Claimed Ashanti and James Were ‘100 Percent in a Relationship’

              A source for Ebony magazine claimed that the alleged couple were actually pretty serious for a while.

              At the time, Ashanti was 37 and James was 28 years old.

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              The source claimed that James had “put Ashanti up at a Houston hotel.”

              They went on to state that Ashanti had sat with James’s family to watch him play, and that he had even bought her flowers.

              The source claimed that Ashanti and James were “100 percent in a relationship.”

              They also mentioned that James was “getting older,” and so he was maybe starting to think about settling down once and for all. 

              After some digging, it was established that the two had been friends for at least a couple of years. 

              According to Ebony, a fan tweeted in 2016 about seeing them enjoying each other’s company in Las Vegas.

              However, there were no reports at the time that would suggest that there was a romantic aspect to their friendship.

              Fans’s Responses About Ashanti and James Harden’s Relationship  

              For fans of celebrity gossip, the news of a relationship between James and Ashanti came as a shock.

              One fan commented online to remark on how everyone “totally slept on” the rumors about the pair. 

              They went on to suggest that the couple eventually broke up after James decided to end things between them.

              However, reports on that are conflicting, with some claiming that it was actually Ashanti who first decided to split up with James. 

              This comment was made in October 2018, but the following year, some more information was dug up that might have changed the situation.

              A fan shared a video online in which Ashanti could allegedly be seen flying by private jet to celebrate the 60th birthday of James’s mom.

              It was suggested that the couple had been trying to keep their relationship as secret as possible.

              The fan who posted the video also wrote, “They did an excellent job of being low-key with the pictures, but if you look at the YouTube video you can see that Ashanti was there.”

              At the time they were thought to be dating, the alleged couple got a mixed reception from fans. 

              A lot of people thought that Ashanti should have stayed away from the infamous ladies man of the NBA.

              One fan commented, “I have no words. She played herself even letting that one have a chance. Maybe this breakup will give her more music material to write.”

              Another expressed their belief that “Ashanti should really think about leaving the industry dudes alone.”

              Ashanti and Andre Parker’s Relationship

              However, the truth is that James is just one of the many industry boyfriends Ashanti has been rumored to have spent time with.

              So much of what we know about Ashanti’s alleged partners has been speculation and gossip. 

              It’s been claimed that she had an affair with rapper Andre Parker between 2003 and 2005. 

              Madame Noire reported in 2013 that the two shared a relationship despite both being involved with other people.

              At the time, Ashanti was dating Nelly and Andre was with Keyshia Cole, who Ashanti co-wrote the song Woman to Woman with. 

              Ashanti’s Relationship With Other Celebrities

              During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, she also had to deny rumors that she was dating wide receiver DeSean Jackson. 

              However, she did admit that she had recently attended a match with him.

              Another footballer who was linked to Ashanti around the same time was Darnell Dockett. 

              After she tweeted to wish him a happy birthday in 2015, many took this as confirmation of their relationship. 

              However, if they ever really were dating, it didn’t last past 2016.

              Ashanti and Nelly’s Relationship

              Now, Ashanti and Nelly are back together.

              In recent months, the couple have been very public about their relationship.

              Both artists have shared videos with their followers of their PDA.

              The two of them appear to be all loved up again.

              However, fans were devastated when they appeared to call it quits back in 2013.

              It would be a long time before we were treated to Nelly and Ashanti sharing a stage once again.

              They were reunited for Fat Joe and Ja Rule’s Verzuz battle in 2021.

              It wasn’t long before gossip of a potential rekindling of their romance started to swirl.

              And the following year, Ashanti even let us know that they were in a much better place during an interview.

              Soon, they were spotted out and about together several times.

              And it wasn’t long before they went public, saying that they had gotten back together.

              Nelly’s Surprise Birthday Gift From Ashanti 

              At Nelly’s Halloween party last year, he was super surprised by Ashanti’s gift.

              The recently reunited couple hosted a costume party on October 31, two days before the rapper’s actual birthday.

              As the festivities got into full swing, Ashanti presented Nelly with a car. 

              She bought him what appeared to be a customized convertible Chevrolet Impala. 

              The car first rolled off the production line all the way back in 1964.

              And from what we could see online, Nelly was overwhelmed by the gift.

              A video was soon shared on Instagram of Nelly grinning from ear to ear as he sat behind the wheel for the first time.

              Fittingly, his hit song Ride Wit Me played in the background.

              The reason the track was so perfect was also the reason why Ashanti’s gift was extra thoughtful.

              As reported by Complex Magazine, this was the car that Nelly was actually referring to in that very song. 

              The track referred to Nelly’s love of 64 Impalas.

              More specifically, he rapped about the iconic lowrider version of the vehicle.

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              At 43, Ashanti is now expecting her first child with Nelly.

              Meanwhile, in recent years, James Harden has been rumored to be in a relationship of his own. 

              Multiple media outlets have reported that he is currently dating model and influencer Jessyka Janshel. 

              Jessyka has been featured in various magazines and music videos.

              She and James have been seen together in public on multiple occasions since 2017, following his high-profile breakup with Khloe Kardashian.

              James and Khloe met at Kanye West’s birthday party at the Staples Center and went on to date for around 8 months.

              While he seemed to move on pretty quickly following their breakup, James and Jessyka have not made their relationship public.

              In January of this year, a post Jessyka put up on Instagram got fans talking about how well James appears to be treating her. 

              James’ Girlfriend’s, Jessyka, $4,900 Diamond Watch

              Jessyka shared a picture of a $4,900 diamond watch she was wearing along with a caption reading “blurry aesthetic.”

              It was not confirmed whether or not the watch was a gift from James. 

              But with an alleged net worth of around $160 million, James could definitely afford to shower his partner with any number of expensive watches.

              These days, the rumors about Ashanti and James’s relationship are a thing of the past. 

              But while both stars have moved on, fans are still putting the pieces together to find out what really happened between them all those years ago.

              The Truth About Denzel Washington and His Wife, Pauletta

              Photo credit: Denzel Washington Fan Account/Instagram

              Denzel Washington is one of the biggest names in Hollywood, with blockbuster hits like Training Day, Flight, and The Equalizer. But things haven’t been perfect for the actor and his wife, who have been married for 41 years and have four adult children. It appears that the couple struggled to chart a path forward as their kids grew up and began their own lives. 

              Denzel Washington and Wife’s, Pauletta, Relationship

              Denzel Washington and wife Pauletta Pearson met while working together on the set of Wilma in 1977. After numerous attempts on Denzel’s part, Pauletta finally agreed to a date, and the pair married in 1983. 

              With Pauletta and Denzel being actors, they found it hard to balance their work and home life. More specifically, in raising their four children. The couple made things work by never emphasizing one’s career over the other.

              However, Pauletta eventually paused her ambitions to raise and care for her children when they were young. Even after landing starring roles in blockbuster films, Denzel continued to support his wife’s singing and acting career and ensure she could fulfill her own dreams. 

              Despite being married for over forty years, Denzel recently discussed the struggles he and his wife have gone through. He went on to explain that many times, the two did not see eye to eye, but he credits good communication with their staying together. 

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              Additionally, Denzel acknowledges that religion plays a major part in the couple’s relationship. The two are devout Christians who regularly pray together. 

              Denzel and Pauletta’s children are also at the center of their lives. They have remained committed to putting their children first, but not everything has been perfect for the family over the years. 

              Denzel Washington’s Wife’s Alleged Full-On Breakdown

              In an interview, Denzel said that his kids growing up and moving out were particularly hard on his wife. That is common for many people, as parents can never be fully prepared for their kids’ growing up. 

              One day, while Denzel was traveling for work, Pauletta reportedly had a full-on breakdown. After the children moved out, Pauletta was left in the empty home and simply couldn’t stand being by herself. Denzel explained that Pauletta called him at 1 A.M. and left a message that she was driving around, but something was clearly wrong. 

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              Fortunately, she didn’t go far as she drove around the driveway. According to Denzel, she apparently remained in the car all night. The event was a wake-up call for Denzel, who later realized that Pauletta was having a nervous breakdown. 

              Despite that rough patch, Denzel and Pauletta have seemingly made things work.

              The duo’s children are also doing well. John Washington notably played professional football before following in his parent’s footsteps by becoming an actor. His sister, Olivia, also followed in their parent’s footsteps by becoming an actress.

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