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Paris Hilton Exposed by Nicky

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Paris Hilton was called out by her own sister, Nicky, in a recently resurfaced clip that was posted on TikTok. She had been complaining about her busy work schedule and how stressed out she was feeling because of it, so Nicky suggested taking a break.

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Without even hesitating, Paris explained why she couldn’t go on a vacation. But that’s when Nicky exposed the real reason her sister’s schedule was so overwhelming. 

Even though Paris claimed that she wasn’t greedy, the way she looked away and smiled made it seem like she knew that Nicky was right. Sadly, that’s not exactly surprising. 

It’s becoming increasingly clear that Paris prioritizes making money over spending time with her children. Ever since she became a mother, she’s been showing the world what really matters most to her in so many unbelievable ways. 

Paris and Her Husband Used Surrogates for Their Pregnancies

In an interview with Romper last December, Paris explained why she and Carter chose to use surrogates for their pregnancies. It turns out that her PTSD diagnosis from the trauma she experienced in boarding schools wasn’t the only deciding factor. 

There’s another reason why she wanted to go the surrogacy route, and it’s seriously insane. Paris revealed that due to her hectic work schedule, she wouldn’t have had the time to carry her babies herself. She claimed that it never would have worked out if she hadn’t chosen surrogacy because “there’s literally no time to do anything” in her life. 

If Paris knew that she wouldn’t be able to take enough time away from work to carry her own children, what did she think would happen once they were born? And for some reason, she also decided to have her babies basically back to back. 

Paris admitted during her interview with Romper that she also hadn’t taken any type of maternity leave with either of her kids. Her excuse for not taking any time off work to bond with her babies was honestly ridiculous.

Paris said that because she and Carter wanted to keep the babies a secret until they were ready to announce their arrival, she couldn’t take maternity leave. She claimed that if she stopped planning engagements or booking gigs, people would start to get suspicious. Apparently, it was more important for Paris to make sure that people didn’t discover she had a child than it was for her to actually spend time with her babies. 

Only a couple of days after her son Phoenix was born, her work schedule was just as crazy as ever. Instead of bonding with her newborn son, Paris hopped on a plane to attend a photoshoot and interview with Glamour UK. 

Nicky Told Paris to Learn to Say No

A few days later, she made appearances at events in Orlando, Florida, where she had booked a DJ gig as well. But she definitely doesn’t need to be working so much, which Nicky brought up to her. 

In a season two episode of Paris in Love, Paris asked her sister for parenting advice. Nicky told her to learn to say no to job offers because Phoenix should be her priority instead of work.

When Paris said that it was hard for her to say no to work, Nicky immediately responded by calling her greedy. For her to make the same remark on at least two separate occasions, she must really mean it. 

But honestly, her tough love was completely justified. It really is greedy of Paris to ignore her babies, just so she can work constantly and keep adding to her hundreds of millions of dollars. Based on other scenes from Paris in Love, she doesn’t have any actual interest in changing her chaotic work schedule. 

In one scene, Paris’s therapist asked her how much time she was able to spend with her son each day. But even the way she worded her response was seriously shocking. 

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However, her so-called “visits” with Phoenix weren’t a very big part of her day at all. It was painfully obvious throughout season two that Paris relied so heavily on her nanny. It seemed like she expected the nanny to basically raise Phoenix, instead of just helping out here and there. 

Sadly, she didn’t appear to even have a genuine connection with her son. She cared more about making money than bonding with him. 

Paris Left for New York Just Days After the Birth of Her Second Child

In another scene, Nicky and the nanny had to help Paris figure out how to change Phoenix’s diaper. She claimed it was the first time she’d ever changed him. He was already a month old!

But apparently, Nicky’s advice about working less didn’t mean anything to Paris because it was the same exact situation when her second baby was born. Just three days after her daughter London’s arrival in November, Paris flew to New York City to do press for season two of her reality show. In December, she returned to New York to make some appearances, before jet-setting to Mexico for an event. 

But what she revealed just weeks later was truly unbelievable. During a recent interview with CNN, Paris explained that she had made an unexpected change to her work life. 

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But judging from her recent social media posts, there doesn’t seem to be much of a difference in her schedule. She’s still traveling all the time and always seems to be promoting a new brand partnership or project. 

In the same interview with CNN, Paris seemed more proud when she talked about her many business ventures than when she spoke about her children. She also shared that she’s working on her own babywear line and children’s furniture collection. 

Aside from all of that, she mentioned that she’s been busy producing more content with her media company, alongside her many side projects. Clearly, Paris is still incredibly busy with work. 

It’s really hard to believe that she’s actually been turning down job opportunities and that she’s been spending quality time with her kids. What she recently announced makes her claim about working less seem even more doubtful.

Paris’ Work Schedule Has Not Slowed Down

In the beginning of February, Paris made an appearance on the Grammys red carpet. When she was interviewed by Access Hollywood about the 2024 Summer Olympics, she made a shocking revelation.

It turns out that she’s scheduled to DJ at the Summer Olympics, which will be held in Paris, France. Although it’s a major gig with a super hectic schedule, it’s only one of the many stops on her international summer DJ tour.

In several other interviews that she gave that night, Paris revealed a bizarre detail about her DJ gigs this summer. Surprisingly, she claimed that she’s going to bring her babies on tour with her, even though she’s going to be hosting parties and in work mode the whole time. If she actually does bring her kids on tour, they’ll most likely spend the majority of the summer with their nannies. 

Paris has been working constantly ever since they were born, despite how extremely wealthy she’s been for her entire life.  If money weren’t an issue, most parents would probably want to bond with their children over some fun summer activity. It’s highly unlikely that they would choose to drag their toddlers on a chaotic work trip, where the scheduled stops are parties at nightclubs.

What makes Paris’s greedy priority even worse is that she’s continuously made it seem like she has no choice but to work all of the time. She’s even used that as an excuse for why she hasn’t been interacting much with her babies. 

In reality, she’s extremely privileged. Paris and her husband are both so rich that she could have easily taken a few years off to spend with Phoenix and London. What that shows about her true colors is absolutely outrageous.

Paris’ Therapist Encourages Her to Be More Involved with Her Son

Paris’s choice to keep raking in more cash that she doesn’t even need only proves how money-hungry she really is. She’s very fortunate in her financial situation, so it’s insensitive for her to act like she can’t take more than an hour a day off work to spend with her kids.

By choosing to spend her time working so much and only seeing her children occasionally, Paris is exposing herself as greedy and selfish. She doesn’t seem to realize – or care – that her absence from her babies’ lives will have a truly devastating impact.

In a season two episode of her reality show, Paris was confronted by her therapist about her lack of involvement in her son’s life. She admitted that her friends and family members had been taking their kids to music classes and other activities. But her excuse for why she hadn’t taken Phoenix to anything like that was unbelievably frustrating. 

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Paris’s therapist suggested that she could host some “Mommy and Me” activities and classes at her home so that Phoenix could at least play with other kids. But unsurprisingly, Paris had another ridiculous reason for why she didn’t want to do that. 

It would have been easier to take her health concerns seriously if she hadn’t been constantly traveling and socializing with countless people for work. It really seemed like Paris didn’t see anything wrong with Phoenix being isolated in his nursery.

Since it was obvious that Paris’s priority was making money, her therapist tried a more direct approach. She explained just how crucial it was for Paris to even simply interact with Phoenix, and how that would benefit him.

Paris Has Not Reached Billionaire Status

Her therapist kept breaking down how important it was for her to work on forming a real connection with her son. But Paris was almost completely silent. She didn’t sound or look very happy with what she was being told, maybe because she wasn’t getting a paycheck for being a parent.  

It was honestly pretty sad that the therapist had to encourage Paris to interact with Phoenix on such a basic level. But what’s even more heartbreaking is that Paris’s priority doesn’t seem to have changed at all. 

Even after it was very clearly explained to her how important it is to be present in her children’s lives, she has continued to spend most of her time working instead. Paris knows that being an involved mom would benefit her babies, but still chooses to ignore them while she makes more money. It’s probably not going to change anytime soon. 

In her 2020 documentary, This is Paris, she made a crazy revelation. Paris’s wealthy family background and her decision to constantly work have resulted in her having an insane amount of money, but she hasn’t reached billionaire status yet. 

According to Celebrity Net Worth, she currently has an estimated net worth of around $300 million. So unless Paris has an unexpected change of heart, it looks like she has $700 million to make before she’s willing to spend quality time with her kids. 

Unfortunately for her children, her money-hungry ways might never allow her to be a more involved parent.

My Best Friend Got Engaged to My Ex-Husband In Front of Me

The air hums with excitement as I step into Maya’s beautifully decorated birthday bash. Balloons bob above, and laughter fills the room. Making my way through the crowd, I spot Maya surrounded by friends. I weave through the throng, eager to greet her on her special day.

“Maya, happy birthday!” I exclaim, enveloping her in a warm hug. She beams at me, a sparkle in her eyes as she gestures to the man standing beside her.

“Thank you, Becca! I want you to meet someone special,” she says, her voice tinged with excitement. My heart skips a beat as I turn to face him, and there he stands—Tom, my ex-husband, wearing a sheepish grin.

Shock courses through me like a bolt of lightning as Maya’s words sink in. I pull her aside, my heart pounding in my chest. “Maya, what’s going on?” I demand, my voice trembling with a mix of hurt and disbelief.

Maya Seemed to Expect that I Would Understand

She looks at me, her expression earnest yet resolute. “Becca, I know this might be hard to understand, but Tom and I have something special. It’s like fate brought us together,” she insists, her eyes pleading for understanding.

“But Maya, you know how he treated me during our marriage. How could you be with him?” I implore, my voice cracking with emotion.

Maya’s gaze softens, her hand reaching out to grasp mine. “I understand why you’re upset, Becca, but you have to trust me. Tom has changed, he’s a different person now,” she reassures me, though doubt still lingers in the depths of my mind.

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Unable to bear the weight of my emotions any longer, I excuse myself and step outside, the cool night air a welcome reprieve. Tears sting my eyes as I lean against the wall, trying to make sense of the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside me.

“Hey, are you okay?” a voice asks, breaking through the haze of my thoughts. I look up to see a tall, handsome man standing before me, concern etched on his features.

“I’m fine,” I manage to choke out, though the tears betray my facade. “It’s just… Maya and Tom.”

Understanding flickers in his eyes as he nods sympathetically. “I’m Luke, Maya’s brother,” he introduces himself, offering me a comforting smile.

“Becca,” I reply, grateful for the lifeline he’s thrown me. As I pour out my heart to him, a sense of warmth and solace washes over me, easing the ache in my chest.

Tom Proposed to Maya In Front of Me

As we reenter the party, the atmosphere crackles with anticipation. A hush falls over the crowd as Tom takes center stage, a nervous energy radiating from him.

“Everyone, if I could have your attention, please,” he begins, his voice steady yet tinged with emotion. My heart pounds in my chest as he drops to one knee, producing a small velvet box from his pocket.

Time seems to stand still as he gazes into Maya’s eyes, his words a blur as he professes his love for her. And then, in a moment that feels like an eternity, he pops the question.

“Maya, will you marry me?” he asks, the room holding its breath as we await her answer.

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Cheers erupt from the crowd as Maya’s face lights up with joy, her answer a resounding “Yes!” I watch in stunned silence, my mind reeling from the whirlwind of events unfolding before me.

As Maya rushes over to me, her eyes brimming with excitement, I struggle to find the words to express the turmoil raging inside me. “Maya, I…” I begin, but she cuts me off before I can finish.

“Becca, I know this must be a lot to take in, but please try to understand. Tom and I are meant to be together,” she pleads, her voice tinged with desperation.

But try as I might, I can’t shake the feeling of betrayal gnawing at my insides. “I need some air,” I mutter, pushing past her and out into the night, my heart heavy with a sense of loss.

A Few Weeks Later, Tom Confessed He Still Loved Me

Weeks pass in a blur of confusion and heartache as I try to make sense of the tangled mess my life has become. And then, before I know it, the day of Maya and Tom’s engagement party arrives, casting a shadow over my already tumultuous thoughts.

I force a smile as I mingle with the guests, the weight of Maya’s impending marriage pressing down on me like a lead weight. And then, amidst the chatter and laughter, Tom appears before me, his expression tense yet determined.

“Becca, can we talk?” he asks, his voice barely above a whisper. I nod, my stomach churning with apprehension as he leads me away from the crowd, our footsteps echoing in the empty hallway.

Before I can comprehend his words, Maya appears, her eyes ablaze with fury as she takes in the scene before her. I brace myself for her wrath, but to my astonishment, she doesn’t berate me or Tom.

Instead, Maya reveals the shocking truth—that she and Tom staged their engagement in a misguided attempt to reunite us. I stand there in stunned silence, my mind reeling from the revelation.

As Maya’s words sink in, a sense of clarity washes over me. I remind her of the pain and heartache Tom caused me during our marriage, and I know deep down that we can never go back to the way things were.

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As the weight of Maya’s revelation settles in, I gather my courage, ready to confront her once more. “Maya,” I begin, my voice steady despite the storm raging within me. “I can’t ignore the fact that Tom treated me poorly during our marriage. That was the reason for our breakup.”

Maya’s expression softens, a flicker of remorse crossing her features. “Becca, I understand,” she murmurs, reaching out to grasp my hand in a gesture of solidarity.

But before she can say anything else, I know it’s time to share my own news. “There’s something else you need to know,” I continue, drawing in a deep breath. “Luke and I have been seeing each other, and we’re planning to get engaged.”

Silence hangs heavy in the air as Maya processes my words, her eyes widening in disbelief. “Becca, I…” she stammers, at a loss for words.

But there’s no turning back now. With my heart laid bare, I wait for Maya’s response, uncertain of what the future holds for us.

Maya Tried to Tell Me I Couldn’t Date Luke

Tension crackles in the air as Maya’s gaze flickers between Luke and me, her expression a mask of conflicting emotions. And then, without warning, her facade crumbles, replaced by a steely resolve.

“Becca, you can’t be serious,” she says, her voice laced with disbelief. “You can’t date my brother.”

But I refuse to back down, my resolve unwavering in the face of Maya’s opposition. “Maya, after what you’ve done, our friendship is already over,” I reply, my voice firm despite the tremor of uncertainty coursing through me.

As if on cue, Luke steps forward, his presence a reassuring anchor in the storm. “Maya, Becca and I care about each other,” he says, his voice calm yet resolute. “And nothing you say can change that.”

With that, Luke takes my hand, his touch a promise of unwavering support as we turn and leave the party behind us. And as we step out into the cool night air, I know that together, we’ll weather whatever challenges lie ahead, come what may.

What Happened to Johnny Cash’s Daughters

Johnny Cash was known for his intense relationship with June Carter Cash and his struggles with substances. But underneath it all, his four daughters with his first wife were seriously suffering because of his choices. Now, years later, you have to wonder, what happened to them?

The truth about what each of his daughters is doing now is truly insane. Rosanne Cash is Johnny’s oldest child. He had her with his first wife, Vivian Liberto Cash. And even though her father didn’t exactly set a great example in that marriage by being both unfaithful to her mother.

What Happened to Rosanne Cash?

Rosanne still followed in her father’s footsteps and pursued a career in music. She’s released 14 studio albums, has been nominated for an impressive sixteen Grammys, and won four Grammy awards, and has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

But Rosanne’s talents extend far beyond music. She’s also the author of four books, including her best-selling memoir Composed. It’s all about life with and also life without her father, as well as her experience growing into her role as a performer.

She was able to find a happy marriage of her own and settled down with producer John Leventhal. But also like her dad, it took her two marriages to get it right. She was first married to country music legend Rodney Crowell from 1979 to 1992 and they had three daughters together.

What About Kathy Cash?

Kathy Cash, Johnny and Vivian’s second daughter, didn’t find success with a music career but she did manage to make her mark through entertainment. In 2016, Kathy made her debut on the big screen appearing in the comedy movie What’s the Matter with Gerald?.

The movie was written by her son, Dustin Tittle, as well as her son-in-law Matt Riddlehoover. Kathy got married to Jimmy Tittle in 1982 and they’ve been together since. They have two children together, but just like the rest of her family, it was her second marriage.

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But Kathy’s also made headlines for some controversial statements surrounding her mother. Specifically her portrayal in the Johnny Cash biopic Walk The Line. Kathy was upset when the movie came out that her mother was basically nonexistent in the film.

And, even worse, when she was on screen, she was portrayed as a psychotic woman who hated Johnny’s career. Kathy claims that couldn’t be further from the truth and in reality her mother loved Johnny’s career and was proud of him — or at least she was proud of him until he got mixed up with substances and stopped coming home.

And it was that toxic relationship with substance use that ultimately led her father to cheat on her mother and leave her altogether for his second wife. Kathy said that she tried to watch Walk The Line, but she was unable to finish the film and walked out five separate times.

Kathy said that the film might be a hit with people who are into the scandalous side of the industry and Johnny’s story, but that it was sorely lacking in an accurate portrayal of Johnny’s relationship with his daughters and the sentimental, personal moments they shared.

And the movie, according to Kathy, did a poor job of really showing audiences just how deep their father’s struggle was, or how difficult the divorce was for everyone involved. This feeling must have been even harder to process about the movie while it’s being widely loved, racking up tons of cash at the box office, and pulling in major awards.

Where Is Johnny Cash’s Third Daughter, Cindy?

Johnny had his third daughter with Vivian, Cindy Cash, in 1959. Just like her dad and oldest sister, Cindy was able to find her place on the stage of country music. She started by appearing on stage with her dad and stepmom, but would go on to do her own thing before too long.

She joined the supergroup “The Next Generation” that featured other country music star’s daughters, which is a pretty interesting concept for a band. The group featured Conway Twitty’s daughter Cathy Twitty, Loretta Lynn’s daughter Patsy Lynn and George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s daughter Georgette Jones.

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Cindy was married to her dad’s former bandmate and Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart from 1983 to 1988. And just like her sister Kathy, she dabbled in film as well. She was in the movies The Cradle Will Fall, My Darling Vivian, and Johnny Cash’s America.

My Darling Vivian was a 2020 documentary that took a closer look at Johnny’s marriage to his first wife. Something Walk The Line largely glossed over or covered incorrectly. The documentary sources interviews with the couple’s daughters, along with old letters and photographs.

The film is considered to be a tribute to the woman who faded into something between obscurity and a negative shadow after Johnny and Vivian split up.

Who Is Tara Cash, Johnny and Vivian’s Youngest Daughter?

Tara Cash is the youngest daughter of Johnny and Vivian and probably the most private of all her siblings. In 2014 she released a book titled “Recollections by J.R. Cash: Childhood Memories of Johnny Cash.” I guess even being private she still had the need to share her deeper thoughts with others, something she definitely got from her dad.

But part of that was her wanting her father to share a little more with her and the world. In 1995, Tara gave her dad a book titled “Dad, Share Your Life With Me.” Over the course of a year, Johnny filled the book with all kinds of memories and returned it to Tara.

She picked some of her favorite family photos to be featured in the collection. Tara said that the book tells the story of a young boy, his home life, his family, his friends, his tireless dedication to his craft — and where all his hopes and dreams came to live in Dyess, Arkansas.

Tara has also found a career in entertainment, but largely behind the scenes. She’s done work in costuming as well as a designer for the TV movie Nashville Beat. She was also a wardrobe assistant in the movie Tennessee Waltz.

Even though June Carter Cash was only the biological mother to one of Johnny’s children, she considered herself to actually be a mother of seven, because she had two kids from her previous marriage. She never said stepmother or stepchildren, which is a really sweet and kind way to look at the merged family.

Rosanne Has Been Vocal About Loving June

This isn’t always easy in divorce. But this little rule went a long way and made the entire Cash family deeply love June. Rosanne has been vocal about how special June was in her life and development. She has said that June didn’t give birth to her in the literal sense, but she very figuratively helped birth her future.

She gave credit to her as a woman who raised her and refused to be labeled as stepmother. After Johnny passed in 2003, Rosanne wrote a book entirely devoted to June titled Woman Walk the Line: How the Women in Country Music Changed Our Lives.

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She was able to finally tell the world just how loving and wise June was. It seems like Johnny found a very special woman and she shared her light with the children she was entrusted to help raise. Rosanne praised June, saying how she loved everyone regardless of their age or origin — and that she had a truly unique energy…

She added that even though she was a child of divorce, her life was never cloudy as soon as June came into the picture. Rosanne looks back and remembers how June said that being a mother was her most important job — something that was sorely needed for Johnny’s children who were left feeling abandoned.

Kathy and Rosanne Had Different Reactions to Walk The Line

According to Rosanne, June gave them all of her love and attention as if they were her own children, because to June, they were. Unlike Kathy who had trouble sitting through Walk The Line, Rosanne chose not to attend the film premiere at all. She decided to watch it privately in her own home.

When asked about her thoughts, she said that she didn’t like a movie that someone made about her traumatic childhood and figured anyone else would feel the same way if it happened to them. Rosanne said the film was painful to watch, but was able to distance herself from it emotionally by understanding it was made for other people.

For Rosanne, it was just some story. Kathy and Rosanne’s half-brother John was an executive producer of the movie and actually addressed some of his sisters’ opinions and criticisms. He said that their claims had merit and he was compassionate and understanding of their points of view.

But, ultimately, the movie was about Johnny and June’s love story and he thought the movie did a fine job of telling that particular story. Maybe one day Kathy and Rosanne can make their own movie to share their story with the world.

Erykah Badu Calls out Beyonce and Jay-Z

Photo Credits: Erykah Badu/Instagram and Beyoncé/Instagram

TMZ Hip Hop has reported on a feud between Erykah Badu and the BeyHive. Their March 20th post was captioned: “Erykah Badu Asks Jay-Z to Fend Off Beyhive After Shady Beyoncé Post.”

TMZ also asked a question that Erykah might have posed to Jay-Z face to face: “You Gonna Let Beyoncé Steal My Look???” TMZ Hip Hop’s report came on Wednesday after Beyoncé released an alternate cover for her new country album on CD and vinyl called Act II: Cowboy Carter. 

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Allegedly, Erykah is “all fired up” about the substitute cover art. TMZ claimed that Erykah thinks Bey is full-on imitating her look, and they wrote, “She’s not flattered!”

Specifically, Erykah is unhappy with Beyoncé “copying her signature beaded bob hairdo.” Allegedly, Beyoncé stole the look “without so much as a thank you.” Erykah reposted an image of Bey on Instagram with a “Hmmm” caption that TMZ called “mockingly curious.”

Beyoncé Fans Quickly Came to Her Defense

Entertainment Weekly (via MSN) described the alternate cover art as an image of Beyoncé unclothed except for a red, white, and blue sash bearing her “family name.” Erykah only took offense to Bey’s braided hairstyle fashioned with “colorful beads,” and EW figured Erykah thought that was “a bit too similar to a look she’s sported in the not-so-distant past.”

EW reported that Erykah posts “dozens of other Stories” on Instagram, including a “surprising” reel of a dog in “shiny cowboy boots.” But as EW printed, the “BeyHive… can and will sniff out any negative Beyoncé commentary, then hunt it down to the ends of the Internet.”

After Erykah’s complaint of “style jacking” backfired with the BeyHive on Instagram, Erykah jumped ship and ran over to X to complain to Jay-Z.

Erykah tweeted “To Jay Z. Say somethin’ Jay. You gone let this woman and these bees do this to me??” But it’s also interesting that Erykah included a laughter emoji in her pleading post to the HOV himself.

EW published their article around 10:30 p.m. on March 20th. They claimed that “Jay Z has yet to weigh in.” However, a Beyoncé insider immediately came to Bey’s defense on Instagram, and this insider posted a shady response to Erykah.

The insider is Bey’s “longtime publicist, Yvette Schure.” Yvette’s post included a slideshow of images of a braided and beautiful Queen Bey over the years.

Yvette captioned her post, “She slays. She Slays. Now. Then. Always,” and shockingly, Yvette included the hashtag, ‘critics without credentials,’ like she was pointing right at Erykah.

Badu Has Previously Criticized Beyoncé

Whether or not Erykah is just raising a stink for fun—like her laughter emoji on X suggests—or she’s genuinely peeved with Beyoncé, EW confirmed that “this isn’t the first time Badu has come for Beyoncé.” 

EW described an incident “last summer” when Erykah once again blasted Beyoncé for seemingly copycatting “her style.” Erykah accused Queen Bey of “jacking her big shiny hat game.” EW said that Erykah posted a “similarly shady IG Story” in which she remarked, “I guess I’m everybody stylist.”

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If Bey fans are wondering why Jay hasn’t rushed to her defense, EW alleged that Jay-Z might still be reeling from the BeyHive’s temporary takedown following that infamous, alleged Lemonade scandal. Still, Queen Bey can take care of herself, and she recently opened up to Essence about an “act of rebellion” and a shocking change to her appearance.

Beyoncé was talking to Essence about her new haircare brand, Cécred when she mentioned the “very short haircut” she debuted in 2013. She described how her hairstylist Neal Farinah was “freaking out” when she grabbed his scissors and started to chop off her own hair.

Beyoncé said, “It was very intentional. And it was what I needed to do.”

She claimed that after that shocking, rebellious moment, she became “super brave.” Beyoncé added, “It was the first step to many more audacious decisions I made in my life and my career that have led to who I am now.”

Monica’s Beef with Ray J

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Ray J has been speaking publicly about Monica and Brandy possibly going on tour together. Vibe reported that Monica recently made it clear that she didn’t want Ray J to talk about it anymore.

In mid-March, Ray J commented on Monica’s Instagram Live. He wrote, “Brandy and Monica Tour, Please let’s make history, One run for the fans.” Not long after, the topic of the two touring together came up during Ray J’s appearance on The Breakfast Club

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During the interview, host Charlamagne Tha God asked him if he was really pushing for Monica and Brandy to go on tour together. He said that it was all he wanted. He revealed that he’d been talking about it since he saw them perform on the webcast series Verzuz in 2020. Ray J said that they’d both win and asked how they could not take that opportunity.

DJ Envy then asked which of the two singers would open the show. Ray J immediately replied that it should be Monica. He explained that somebody had to come out first and that Brandy wasn’t having that.

Monica and Brandy Were Pitted Against Each Other By the Media

Later that same day, Monica took to Instagram and posted a story with a message directed towards Ray J. She talked about being contacted by people wanting to interview her about the possibility of her going on tour. Then she let everyone know that she hadn’t gotten any contracts or phone calls about the supposed tour. 

She asked Ray J to stop speaking about her in public. Monica explained that a private conversation between them would be both necessary and respectful. 

In the past, she and Brandy have talked openly about how they felt pitted against each other by the media. According to Pitchfork, during their Verzuz performance, the two women revealed that there was no bad blood between them and that they had the utmost love and respect for each other.

In her Instagram story, Monica continued to show admiration for Brandy when she described her as a legend. She said she was one of one, with an extensive catalog that she respected and a voice sent from heaven.

Directing her words back to Ray J, Monica explained that having a public conversation about the hypothetical tour without her or Brandy had led to a lot of confusion. She also made it clear that she didn’t appreciate his comment about how she should be the one to open.

She reminded Ray J that she and Brandy were both professionals who shared a massive recording as well as an entire era. Monica asked him to allow things to remain positive and beautiful.

In her opinion, she believed that neither of them should open. She said that they should give someone else that opportunity, and they should co-headline a massive shared stage if a tour were to ever happen.

Monica and Brandy’s Last Performance Set an All-Time Record

Monica finished by repeating that any further conversation about it should be kept private. Vibe reported that Brandy hadn’t addressed the topic at all. According to Revolt, the last time she and Monica performed together, the pair set an all-time record with 1.2 million watching their Verzuz battle.

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In a 2020 interview that Monica had with Kenny Burns on Atlanta’s V103, she said that one thing that’d happened to her her whole career was being put against someone else. She shared that she’d been trying to tell people for about 25 years, that they could like both her and Brandy.

Monica was asked about the possibility of going on tour with Brandy. She said that anything was possible because they’d had a real conversation. She wanted to make sure everybody was on the same page.

Kellie Pickler’s First Public Appearance Since Husband’s Death

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On Wednesday, March 20th, Taste of Country reported that Kellie Pickler would be performing again. This will be her first performance following the tragic loss of her husband, Kyle Jacobs, in February 2023.

Taste of Country confirmed what Kellie’s fans and followers have been eagerly waiting for — her return to singing on stage. On April 22, 2024, Kellie will be singing on stage again. She’s chosen the most extraordinary performance hall in Music City for her return: Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.


Taste of Country reported that Kellie is “one of the artists” who’s been added to the “all-star lineup” for a show called Walkin’ After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline. The Ryman announced Kellie’s addition to the Walkin’ After Midnight lineup in a March 18th post on X. 

The show is gearing up to be a celebrity-studded celebration of Patsy’s “life and musical legacy.” It will include fellow entertainers Ashley McBryde, Mickey Guyton, Tanya Tucker, Pam Tillis, and Wynonna Judd. Pat Benatar and her husband, Neil Giraldo, are also set to perform.

Patsy Cline is legendary in country music. She became a superstar very young and tragically passed away in March 1963 when she was just 30 years old. Some of Patsy’s hits include “Crazy,” “Always,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “She’s Got You,” and, of course, “Walkin’ After Midnight,” which the Ryman show is named after.

Taste of Country said, “It’s unclear what Pickler is set to perform at the live tribute to Cline.” But Kellie has always made her love for Patsy very clear. She performed “Walkin’ After Midnight” live on the American Idol stage when she was a contestant during its 5th season.

Kellie Took Time to Grieve Before Speaking Out

Kellie will turn 38 years old in June 2024. Kyle was 49 years old when he took his own life at their home in Nashville. 

Kyle had bravely battled mental health challenges, a drinking problem, and a dependence on substances for years before his passing. However, a toxicology completed by the Davidson County Medical Examiner in Tennessee reported Kyle had no substances in his system before he passed away last year.

Kellie’s fans became very concerned for her well-being because she didn’t speak out publicly for months after losing Kyle. Finally, on August 17, 2023, Kellie released an emotional statement.

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Kellie’s statement read, in part, “One of the most beautiful lessons my husband taught me was in a moment of a crisis if you don’t know what to do, ‘do nothing, just be still.’” Kellie confirmed that she had “chosen to heed” Kyle’s advice by taking some time for herself and her private grief. But she sweetly thanked people for their “countless letters, calls, and messages that you have sent my way.”

She added, “It has truly touched my soul,” and Kellie said the concern of “family, friends, and supporters” was helping her get through “the darkest time in my life.” She said, “You are all in my prayers.”

Kellie Is No Stranger to Mental Health Concerns

Kellie has faced her own battle with depression. She admitted this in a People interview a few years after she appeared on American Idol. At that time, Kellie described how she could no longer cope with family problems and the recent breakup with a hockey player she dated named Jordin Tootoo.

She told People, “Everything in my professional life seemed great, but in my personal life, I was just crumbling.” Kellie added that she became “an emotional wreck” after her father was sent back to prison, and her absentee mother, Cynthia Malone, wanted to reconnect with Kellie.

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While Cynthia told the media that “leaving my baby” was “the hardest decision” she ever made, Kellie reportedly confirmed with media outlets that she was not reconciling with Cynthia. Kellie also tried to take prescription medications to battle her depression. However, People reported that Kellie was “forced to stop taking them due to the unfavorable side effects.”

Ultimately, Kellie did find happiness with Kyle for many years. People also reported that superstar Taylor Swift and fellow country superstar Carrie Underwood “motivated” Kellie to return to music. She then released her sophomore album “Kellie Pickler,” which became one of her several country hit albums.

Dr. Dre’s Scary Health Crisis

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Hip Hop pioneer Dr. Dre recently revealed some scary details about his health crisis three years ago. He was talking in an interview on SiriusXM with James Corden about being hospitalized in Los Angeles in 2021. 

NBC reported that he had been treated for a brain aneurysm after experiencing pain behind his right ear. In his recent appearance on James Corden’s show, Dre revealed that he had suffered no less than three strokes shortly after his hospitalization. 

He said that he had started “blacking out” before ending up in the ICU. When he was there, he told James, that the doctors said to him, “You don’t know how lucky you are.”

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As well as suffering two strokes, Dre was also told that he had high blood pressure. He admitted that this in particular came as a surprise to him. 

Dre has been known for years to maintain a very healthy lifestyle. He told James, “I’m lifting weights, I’m running, I’m doing everything I can to keep myself healthy.” 

Dre explained that he had been curious to know what he could have done to avoid his terrifying health crisis. He had asked if working out “a little bit harder” or eating differently would have prevented him from being hospitalized. However, he had been told that his problems were “hereditary”, and there was nothing he could have done. 

Dr. Dre Has Made a Full Recovery

Despite this, Dre has managed to take some positivity from his suffering. He confessed that his time under medical supervision made him really appreciate being alive. He explained, “When you go through that situation, it’s crazy, especially when I was on my way home from the hospital because possibly, that couldn’t have happened.”

After getting released it dawned on Dre what the doctors meant when they called him lucky. He might have suffered a far worse fate than 2 weeks in hospital. He admitted that it felt “crazy” to understand that this was something that he had no control over, something that came “right out of the blue”. 

After his initial hospitalization in 2021, Dre shared an Instagram post to express his gratitude for all the support he had received. He wrote, “Thanks to my family, friends, and fans for their interest and well wishes. I’m doing great and getting excellent care from my medical team.”

At the time, this reassured fans that Dre was going to be alright. We had no idea about just how extreme his situation continued to be for the next two weeks. Luckily, Dre seems to have made a full recovery and is finally comfortable sharing the full truth about what he went through. 

In the time since his illness, he has been able to get back to living his best life. This week, the rap mogul celebrated getting his well-earned star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. 

The 59-year-old was joined by some of the biggest names in hip hop for the ceremony, including his proteges Eminem and 50 Cent, as well as old friend Snoop Dogg.

Crazy Conspiracy Theory About Erykah Badu

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Erykah Badu has dated some of the world’s most famous rappers. There’s a pretty bizarre conspiracy theory that she has a sort of power over the men she’s with.

It’s become such a talked about thing that even Erykah and a few of her exes have spoken about it. You’re not going to believe what they had to say about the “Erykah Badu Effect.”

So, what exactly is this mystical influence that she supposedly has over men? Well, according to some people, she just has a way of making guys fall head over heels for her. 

They fall so hard for her that they allegedly change their style, in terms of their music and look. Her exes, Andre 3000 and the rapper Common have often been listed as examples of that. 

But how did she earn this kind of reputation? It seems it’s hard to put it into words, but there are people who have tried, including Erykah herself.

According to Global Grind, she once explained her own theory about her urban legend in an interview. She was asked about her effect on the men in her life.

Erykah reportedly said that she’d learned just as much from them as they’d learned from her. She described herself as a cold person,  but added that the people she was with were cold, too – they were a reflection of that. 

Then, she finished with- Become a cold person, and the men will just come like magnets. Maybe there’s some truth to her words because she has attracted all kinds of famous men in the music industry.

Andre 3000 Wrote a Song About Their Relationship

Her first high-profile relationship was with Andre 3000. The Fader reported on Erykah’s interview with Red Bull Music Academy Talk, where she opened up about meeting Andre 3000.

She shared that they met at a club in New York sometime in 1995, and her song On & On was played. Two years later, the song was officially released on February 7th. A few days after that, she got pregnant with Andre’s baby. 

According to Global Grind, when Erykah and Andre were together, he began to change his fashion style. He stopped wearing Atlanta Braves jerseys and loose-fitting jeans and took on the more peculiar and unique look that he wears to this day. 

Apparently, he really began to experiment with his musical style during their relationship. When Andre got famous with OutKast, he was immediately considered a little out there.

He wasn’t afraid to take risks with his hairstyle or his clothes, and his music was totally original. So, it looks like Erykah had quite a big influence on him. 

We all know that his Grammy-award-winning song Ms. Jackson was allegedly inspired by the breakup that he had with Erykah. It’s rumored that the “Ms. Jackson” character in the song was actually based on her mom.

Global Grind also reported that the couple’s breakup had nothing to do with Andre being unfaithful. Erykah reportedly said that infidelity was not a deal-breaker for her. 

She shared that she needed companionship. She needed a partner that she could depend on and that she could love and grow with. Erykah said that she understood the nature of the men she’d been with and men in general – they had a need to chase.

Common Addressed the Rumors of Erykah’s “Mystic Charm”

Andre may have referenced his relationship with Erykah in his music, but he’s never publicly addressed her supposed spell-binding ways. But one of her exes has, and he had some seriously shocking things to say about her.

Erykah went out with Common for two years. During that time, Common’s style changed pretty drastically.

His collaboration with Erykah on the song Love Of My Life (Ode To Hip-Hop) got him his first Grammy. So, clearly, she had a pretty big effect on his career, too.

Rolling Out reported that he started experimenting with his music around 2002, right in the middle of his relationship with Erykah. Some of his fans reportedly weren’t impressed by his album Electric Circus because of the more unusual sound that it had. It wasn’t as mainstream as before.

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There were whispers that it was thanks to his then-girlfriend. He had adopted a more artsy and unorthodox lifestyle in general.

It doesn’t seem like Common had any problem opening up about the effect his ex had on him, though. He reportedly admitted that she was his first love.

In a 2014 interview on The Combat Jack Show, he actually addressed the rumor of Erykah’s mystic charm. He started by joking that the ‘Badu Box’ was real and that it could take you to another universe. But then he got more serious and revealed that when he met her, he saw that she was really special.

Erykah Broke up With Common Over the Phone

It wasn’t just physical. It wasn’t just her looks. He said that it was like something kind of spirit-wise where he realized that she was a woman who had something else.

Common added that he just appreciated her for different aspects. She was super-talented, real fresh, and into new stuff he just wasn’t up on.

But I guess he didn’t want to give her all the credit for the changes he made in his life back then. He told the show´s host that she wouldn’t tell him what to wear. He was the one who decided that.

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Common explained that when moving to New York, he had the aspirations to do something new, to change, to grow, and to just try new things. But he admitted that she definitely was an influence because she introduced him to certain people who were creative artists.

According to Common, Erykah broke up with him over the phone. He reportedly said that she just called him and said- “Hey, I don’t wanna be in this relationship no more. I’m liking somebody else.”

Erykah later went on to date Jay Electronica. They had a daughter named Mars who was born in 2009.

It’s not clear when exactly they broke up. But after their split, he let the whole world know that he probably wasn’t really over his ex. In a series of tweets that he posted one night before a show, Jay confessed that he didn’t care what happened, Erykah belonged to him. It really served as more evidence to support this urban legend that men seem to go a little crazy for her.

Erykah Takes Advantage of the Rumors

In one way, the conspiracy theory can be seen as somewhat flattering to Erykah. But at the same time, it can also be seen as a little offensive. This idea that Erykah uses some sort of mystical powers to put love spells on her partners is honestly crazy.

Apparently, Erykah doesn’t let the rumors get under her skin. During an interview with Joe Budden, he asked her what she did to make men become so attached to her. Her reply was simple – she said that she listened to them. 

But it was when she was interviewed by Vulture in 2018 that she really opened up about her take on her man-eating reputation. The interviewer told Erykah that they’d listened to her conversation with Joe Budden, and asked if she felt frustrated to have that legend following her around.

She explained that she took advantage of it. It was a good thing if people thought she was supposed to be some mystical creature that controlled people’s minds.

When she was asked how she took advantage of it, Erykah said that she kept the prestige going. She kept up the idea that she was mystical. She shared that the thing about the legend was that she got blamed if rappers did good or did bad – either way, people thought those rappers got all confused by her presence.

Erykah went on to say that some people talked about her like she was a love goddess, a magical creature, a unicorn. Those things were part of how people perceived her.

She admitted that she never thought of it as derogatory. She found it all hilarious. It meant she was powerful, in a loving way.

Jeremy and Audrey Roloff Pregnancy Update

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Jeremy and Audrey Roloff are expecting their fourth child, and they recently revealed an exciting update. In January, the couple posted a video on Instagram announcing that baby number four is a little girl, bringing their family total to two daughters and two sons. 

According to Parade, Audrey previously shared a video on her Instagram of each family member predicting the baby’s gender. She, Ember, and Radley thought the upcoming addition to their family would be a girl, while Jeremy and Bode guessed the baby would be a boy. 

In Audrey and Jeremy’s gender reveal video, they each pulled a confetti popper as they stood behind their children. When Audrey saw the pink confetti, she screamed with happiness and jumped around, and Jeremy looked almost as excited. Meanwhile, Ember smiled when she realized she was going to have a little sister, but the boys didn’t appear to show much emotion. 

Audrey’s Due Date Is in May

The couple first announced that they were expecting another child in an Instagram post last November. Ever since then, Audrey has continued to update her followers with even more details about baby number four.  

At the beginning of March, Audrey used her Instagram Story to hold a Q&A session. Several screenshots of her answers were shared in a Reddit thread on the Little People, Big World forum. 

In her responses, Audrey revealed that her due date is in May. She also mentioned that although there are a couple of names that she and Jeremy have liked for a while, they aren’t going to decide which one to use until after the baby is born.  

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Audrey admitted that she’s planning on delivering the baby at home, even though her little family is currently living with her parents. They’ve been staying there for about seven months because of their house renovations, which started two weeks before Audrey and Jeremy found out they were expecting again. 

In another response, Audrey said that if everything goes according to plan, they could be moving back into their house at the end of March. She claimed that this pregnancy has been the most challenging one so far, due to the stressful renovations and taking care of three little kids.

The Baby Has a Chance of Having Dwarfism

Some of Audrey’s followers have also been wondering whether the baby could potentially be born with dwarfism. Even though she didn’t respond to that question recently, she broke down the odds during a Q&A session on her Instagram last year. 

According to Monsters & Critics, Audrey explained that some types of dwarfism have dominant genes, while others have recessive genes.  Amy and Zach Roloff were born with achondroplasia, which has a dominant gene and is the most common type of dwarfism. 

Because neither Audrey nor Jeremy are carriers of the gene, the likelihood of their baby being born with achondroplasia is no different than any other average-height couple. If their baby were to be born with achondroplasia, or any other type of dominant-gene dwarfism, Audrey claimed it would be the result of “a random genetic mutation.” 

When it comes to the possibility of the couple’s baby being born with a type of recessive-gene dwarfism, the odds are a little less clear. Matt Roloff has diastrophic dysplasia, which has a recessive gene and is a rarer form of dwarfism. If Jeremy and Audrey both carry the gene, their baby could potentially be born with diastrophic dysplasia. 

But according to Audrey’s answer from last year, it sounds like only time will tell. She revealed that neither she nor Jeremy have ever done genetic testing to find out if they carry any of those recessive genes. For now, the couple is just anxiously awaiting their newest baby girl to arrive in May.

Julie Chrisley Cancer Scare in Prison

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Julie Chrisley encountered a serious health scare shortly after she began serving her prison sentence. Savannah Chrisley recently started sharing her mom’s journal entries in a segment called “Prison Diaries” on her podcast, Unlocked

In the second part of “Prison Diaries,” Savannah revealed that last year, her mom was faced with the terrifying possibility that her cancer had returned. Julie wrote on February 2, 2023, that she was pulled out of orientation to meet with the prison’s doctor. 

Julie claimed the doctor told her that her HCG level was 10.2, which was higher than it should have been. She added that HCG is a pregnancy hormone. If her level had been any higher, she could have gotten a positive result on a pregnancy test. 

However, Julie said there was no chance that she could be pregnant, which indicated a much more troubling possibility. Her doctor informed her that a high HCG level could also be a sign of a tumor. 

Julie wrote that when she heard she might have cancer again, she “literally fell apart.” She confessed that while she waited for her lab work and a scan to be scheduled, she wondered how any of it could even be happening. 

Julie Previously Had Breast Cancer

According to People magazine, Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. She had a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy within the next year. She announced in late 2013 that she was finally in remission. 

Julie admitted in her journal that she was terrified and didn’t know if she was strong enough to go through her health issues without Todd by her side. Instead of sharing her cancer scare with family when they called or visited, she kept it completely to herself. 

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A few days later, Julie wrote that her lab work had been done. She was “hoping and praying” that her HCG level hadn’t risen. In an entry, dated the following day, she explained that a correctional officer had driven her to a medical appointment.

The doctor told Julie that she suspected she might have a hernia instead of a tumor. But until the results of her lab work came back, she wouldn’t know for sure. If Julie had a hernia, the lab results would also help the doctor find the best way to treat it.

Though the news of a hernia might seem less serious than the possibility of a tumor, Julie was still overwhelmed. She wrote that navigating her “health journey all alone” was so scary. 

Julie Wrote About the Lack of Health Care for Inmates

In a separate journal entry, Julie revealed that she had gone to a doctor’s appointment earlier in the day to get her flu vaccine. While she was there, she asked to have her blood pressure checked. She was surprised when the doctor denied her request.

Julie added that even if her blood pressure was fine, it was the principle that mattered the most to her. She wrote that it didn’t make sense to her why the doctor had refused to check it. In her other letters and journal entries, she brought up several other concerns. 

Julie mentioned that there wasn’t a psychiatrist on staff and that some of her fellow inmates had been taken off their regular mental health medications without any warning. She also wrote that there wasn’t any Covid testing, even if an inmate was experiencing symptoms.

Savannah claimed that what her mom’s letters and journal entries revealed was “a perfect example of the lack of health care” that inmates receive in the prison system. She was frustrated that she hadn’t been notified of her mom’s cancer scare by anyone at the facility.

Savannah also admitted that it broke her heart to think about her mom being by herself while worrying about whether her cancer had returned. As for the other details on Julie’s potential hernia, we’ll have to wait and see if Savannah shares an update during the next segment of “Prison Diaries.”