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The Tragedy of Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra

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Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra might be in some financial trouble. Earlier this year, in July, the U.S. Sun revealed that the couple’s old house was at risk of foreclosure.

Now, it looks like there’s been some recent development. But is it good news for Catelynn and Tyler?

It all started when Catelynn and Tyler decided to move to a different house. This meant that they had to sell their old house.

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They may have thought this wouldn’t be a big deal. However, it has caused quite a few problems for the couple.

In September of last year, the pair listed their house for $454,900. They moved to their new house just a couple of months later, in January 2024.

By that point, they still hadn’t managed to sell their old house. In fact, the house still hasn’t been sold to this day. This is despite the fact that Catelynn and Tyler have clearly tried their hardest to attract potential buyers.

They even lowered the price in December of last year. Instead of $454,900, they now wanted $449,900. However, that still didn’t help sell the house.

The Couple Recently Faced Legal Trouble

Soon after that, the couple got into some potentially serious trouble. In March 2024, a Certificate of Forfeiture of Real Property was filed.

Basically, the Michigan Register of Deeds told the couple that their house was at risk of foreclosure. But why was that?

Well, it turns out that Catelynn and Tyler actually had some debt that needed to be paid off. According to the U.S. Sun, the couple owed a little over $5,000 in taxes.

They were told that they had until the end of March 2025 to pay this debt off. If they didn’t, they could face serious consequences.

The taxes that Catelynn and Tyler owed were reportedly for the year 2022. The official documents were obtained by the U.S. Sun.

The paperwork stated, in part: “If the 2022 taxes are not paid by March 31, 2025, absolute title to the property and any equity associated with an interest in the property will vest in the foreclosing governmental unit.”

The Historical Integrity of Their House May Be Damaged

It really didn’t look great for Catelynn and Tyler. They had this hanging over their head, while they were also having trouble selling their old house.

It’s clear that they didn’t expect to have this many issues attracting buyers. After all, there is a lot to like about their old property.

The house is located on 15 acres of land. It’s also a historic building with an interesting octagon shape.

Catelynn and Tyler bought this house over seven years ago, in May 2017. Back then, they spent a lot less money on it than the house is worth now. They paid $220,000 for it.

However, after they purchased it, they actually decided to do some renovations on the house. They made it more to their taste and liking.

This led to some concerns about the historical integrity of the house. After all, the house was built way back in 1869.

Great Lakes Sea Captain George W. Smith had it built. So, the house has historical importance.

But does it still have that, now that Catelynn and Tyler have done renovations to it? Is this why they can’t seem to find a buyer?

It doesn’t seem like that’s fully the case. In the realtor listing for the property, it said that the historical integrity of it had been preserved.

Catelynn and Tyler Paid Off Their Recent Debt

Even though Catelynn and Tyler definitely modernized the house a little bit, it should still count as historical property. So, why are they having trouble selling it?

One reason could be that the house is simply too expensive for the area they live in. Most people looking to buy property there might not be willing or even able to pay that much.

At the same time, Catelynn and Tyler can’t lower their price much more without losing a lot of money. It’s a very difficult situation.

But recently, there has been some more development. The U.S. Sun revealed that Catelynn and Tyler have successfully paid off their $5,000 debt.

They paid it off in early August. So, things seem to be looking up for the couple.

There has also been some less happy news for them recently. Just a month after they paid off their debt, Catelynn and Tyler took their house off the market. They seemingly gave up on selling it on September 1, 2024.

In a way, this makes a lot of sense. The couple first listed the house a year ago.

In that year, they weren’t able to find a buyer. Maybe they figured out that it was time to reevaluate their selling strategy.

It’s also possible that they could be in talks with someone. However, after all this time, it does seem a little unlikely that they were able to find a buyer, especially since they haven’t changed their asking price since December of last year.

In the following 9 months, no one was seemingly interested in buying the house from them. So maybe that’s why they took it off the market.

But what are their plans next? Do they still hope to sell it?

Catelynn and Tyler Are No Strangers to Financial Trouble

Only time will tell what they’re going to do next. In the meantime, the couple and their kids are enjoying life in their new house.

This house cost them $435,000. It sits on six acres of land and is 4,296 square feet.

The house has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, which is perfect for their family. There are some other exciting features, too. For example, Catelynn and Tyler now have a cabin, a pond, and a barn on their property.

Hopefully, they’re happy in this new house. But can they actually afford to live there?

They paid off their most recent debt not too long ago. However, the couple has had financial issues before, which could mean that they might not be the best at handling their finances.

In 2019, they faced a tax lien for $321,789.06. They were able to pay this huge debt off by early 2023.

This actually wasn’t their first massive debt. They also owed $535,010.97 in taxes for 2016 and 2017. They paid this off in 2021.

At least it seems like Catelynn and Tyler always manage to pay off their debt eventually. Their most recent debt was only $5,000, too, which is a lot less compared to their previous debts.

The Couple Just Celebrated Their 9th Anniversary

It’s possible that they now have a better handle on their finances. But at the same time, it does seem like they still have the huge issue of having to sell their old house to deal with. It’s impossible to say how they’re going to resolve that.

Luckily, in the meantime, they don’t seem to be doing too bad. Not too long ago, the couple actually celebrated their 9-year wedding anniversary.

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Catelynn opened up about this on her Instagram. She said that the two of them took their kids camping. She also wrote a very sweet message dedicated to her husband.

Catelynn said: “Thank you for choosing me day after day and loving me for everything I am! I’m truly blessed to have found you at such a young age and look forward to all the years to come!”

She finished her post by saying that the camping trip was so good that she wanted to do it every year.

It seems that the family is doing really well and enjoying the time they get to spend together as one happy unit. Hopefully, all their other issues will get resolved soon, too, without any additional hiccups or problems.

Ashanti Speaks Out About Baby

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Ashanti has shared some details about her new baby boy and it’s honestly heartwarming. The singer and her husband Nelly welcomed Kareem Kenkaide Haynes back in July. 

Their bundle of joy was kept quiet for a while, but a few days ago, Ashanti opened up in an interview on Entertainment Tonight. She explained the inspiration behind her son’s unique name, saying that it was really all down to Nelly. Ashanti told the outlet, “His dad named him with a lot of pride.”

She went on to say that the couple had been going back and forth on a name for a long time, but Nelly was adamant he knew what it had to be. Ashanti said that Nelly told her, “This is what I want, I love this.”

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There was a special significance to the name they chose, for Ashanti as well, especially with Nelly being so keen on it. This is because, as Ashanti told ET, Kenkaide is actually her dad’s name. 

Ashanti explained, “Obviously, my dad has only girls, so Nelly was just like, ‘I think that would be really dope.” She said that it was all her husband’s idea to name their child after her father.

The singer also went on to reveal the meaning behind her son’s first name. She said Kareem means generous, kind, noble, bountiful, and dignified. The proud new parents have some big expectations for their baby boy!

It was the expectations of the couple’s fans that were thrown into chaos when the news finally broke that Ashanti had already had her baby. While fans were fully expecting Kareem to be born this summer, they had no idea that Ashanti and Nelly had welcomed him into the world weeks before making the news public.

Ashanti Thanked Her Postpartum Body

Ashanti did this in a post on Instagram that shocked her followers. The post included a picture of her in Frida Mom underwear.

In the caption, she wrote that this was what postpartum looked like. She thanked her body for giving her her baby. Fans quickly realized the post was actually her baby announcement, and it soon racked up over 700,000 likes.

In fact, Kareem arrived so early that even Nelly was caught by surprise. In her interview, Ashanti said that Kareem was born earlier than they had expected, meaning Nelly had to rush back to be by her side in time. 

She said that he had to get a last-minute flight back so he didn’t miss his son’s birth. According to Ashanti, he made it in plenty of time. She said, “He made it well before time, which was incredible.”

Ashanti went on to talk about how emotional the scene of Kareem’s birth was. She said that having her husband in the room as they looked at Kareem’s face for the first time made her cry.

Ashanti described the moment as emotional and spiritual. This was partly because, for Ashanti, it felt like she had been envisioning this moment for so long.

She said in her ET interview that she has always wanted to get married and have kids, which fans have known for years. But she never knew that she was going to “spin the block” and get back with Nelly after so many years apart. 

Ashanti also opened up about all of the emotions she felt at the same time when she and Nelly held their baby. 

She said that she realized that this was her purpose. It was what her life was supposed to be, and she described it as an electrifying feeling.

Nelly Was Arrested Just Weeks After His Son Was Born

After waiting so long to finally get the life she wanted, fans could only be happy for her, or could they? In recent weeks, some concerned fans have shared their fear that Ashanti’s happiness with Nelly might not last.

There have long been rumors that Nelly isn’t exactly husband or family material. Many suspect that the only reason he got back with Ashanti was for the sake of his reputation. However, there have been stories about him returning to his partying ways since reuniting with Ashanti.

In fact, he has even managed to get in trouble in the weeks following the birth of their son. Last month, fans were shocked to discover that Nelly had been arrested in the early hours of the morning after an all-nighter in a St. Louis casino. The main thing that made people angry was the fact that the rapper got into trouble while his wife Ashanti was back home looking after their child.

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Fans were keen to find out how Nelly’s wife had reacted to the shocking news. It was pretty cryptic.

The singer shared a post the very same day that Nelly was arrested which got fans talking. She was celebrating a special night with her mom, for which she shared a series of pictures on Instagram.

In the caption, she wrote, “Recap Mom’s bday! This was such a special night. Happy Birthday again mom, I love you more than anything.”

The weird thing about the post was that it came several weeks after her mom’s birthday, so fans were curious about the timing. Was Ashanti trying to create some distance between her family and the news of Nelly’s arrest?

Nelly Lawyer Feels His Was Wronged

According to The Shade Room, the rapper was taken into custody just before 5 am on August 7. He was reportedly charged with possession of illegal substances after being pulled over by police. He was also alleged to be facing trouble for having no insurance. 

In a statement, the police said that they had arrested him for Failure to Appear on an old traffic charge. He has since been released, and a representative for the 49-year-old has made a statement in his defense. 

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His attorney, Scott Rosenblum, denied the charge against his client. He said that the rapper had not actually been charged with anything to do with substance possession, but instead for having no proof of insurance. He added that Nelly had been targeted by “an overzealous, out-of-line officer.”

Despite his lawyer’s statement, many are still convinced that illegal substances were involved in Nelly’s recent brush with the law. The Sun reported that the rapper appeared to be glassy-eyed in his police mug shot, during which he was also slightly smiling, suggesting he was in some way intoxicated.

Nelly Has a History of Legal Trouble

This is far from the first time Nelly has faced legal trouble. Every time the rapper has landed himself in trouble, he has had to face public backlash.

His first arrest came when he was taken in on felony charges following a police search of his tour bus. What’s interesting about his first arrest was what it seemed to say about that time in Nelly’s life. 

He was first arrested in April 2015, a couple of years after he and Ashanti first split up after a decade together. This was the start of a string of public humiliations for the rapper. It was believed by many that he had gone off the rails after parting with Ashati.

When they got back together, most hoped that she would help him create a better life for both himself and his new family. But now, it’s hard to know if this will be possible. 

For the sake of Ashanti and their son, fans will continue to hope Nelly gets back on track.

Mary J. Blige Exposes The Truth About Her Ex-Husband

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R&B star Mary J. Blige’s ex-husband, Kendu Issacs, has been under a lot of hot water in recent years following comments Mary made about his “obsession” with her fortune. Mary went as far as to call him a “con artist”.

Mary has been doing quite well in recent years. But back in 2017, things weren’t nearly as peaceful for the “Family Affair” hitmaker. The year before she divorced her then-husband in 2018, Mary came out with some concerning accusations against Kendu.

Who is Kendu Issacs?

Kendu Issacs is an American record producer and manager. He entered the music-management space in 2001 for the German company K.I. Management. In just a few years he made a name for himself and even appeared on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show”. He jumped from company to company for some time. Kendu also produced films, such as “Betty And Coretta” and “Tamar And Vince”.

He was married and divorced before he began dating Mary J. Blige in 2000. The pair were married in 2003. Mary filed for divorce in 2016, and the divorce battle went on for a whopping two years. Mary alleged that Kendu had an affair with an artist he was managing professional, which launched the arduous divorce process.

Why Did Mary and Kendu Divorce?

In a 2017 interview with Variety, Mary was promoting the film “Dessie, Pariah” and had the opportunity to speak about the end of her 12-year marriage to Kendu. In the interview, she said she was “doing OK” but also said that she was not happy about how things turned out.

“I thought someone loved me, right?” Mary said in the interview. “Turns out, he was a con artist and he didn’t, and now he’s coming after me for all my money.”

Back when Mary was going through the process of releasing the album “Strenght Of A Woman”, the divorce proceedings were notoriously tough. A judge ordered her to give $30,000 per month to Kendu for alimony. Mary went on to say that she realized that she was never the one and Kendu was always after her money. Initially, Kendu asked for upwards of $100,000 each month to keep up his personal and “charitable” lifestyle.

“When you come out of something like that, you realize you were never the one,” Mary told Variety. “There was someone else who was his queen. I got played. I got suckered. I have to keep smiling and keep my spirits up because this is designed to kill me.”

Her divorce was highly publicized. Though “Strenght Of A Woman” was released right in the middle of the battle, the album reached the Top 3 of the Billboard 200 and other charts. Their divorce was completely finalized in June of 2018. It’s not clear if Mary is still paying spousal support to Kendu.

Since the divorce, Mary seems to be doing quite well. She lent her voice to a number of animated films in 2018. In 2019, she took on a few different acting roles in “Scream” and “The Umbrella Academy”. She maintains her sobriety and has said she enjoys being child-free.

Tyler Perry Exposes His Mom

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As discoveries go, finding out your father isn’t your father is just about as big as it gets. This is exactly what happened to Tyler Perry. Perry, a filmmaker, writer and actor, has long been open about his traumatic childhood, particularly the abuse he suffered at the hands of the man he believed was his father, one Emmitt Perry Sr, a carpenter.

A Childhood Marked by Abuse

Perry grew up in New Orleans, one of four children. His name back then was Emmitt Jr. It was a life typified by hardship and abuse where their father’s word was law and physical punishment the norm. The environment was toxic and the answer to everything was a beating. At 16, Perry ditched his father’s name to distance himself and became known as Tyler.

As many abused children do, Perry retreated into himself and his imagination became his coping mechanism. He’d create vivid mental landscapes developing his ability to create alternative realities later as a filmmaker and writer.

The Revelation of a Family Secret

Perry’s mother, Willie Maxine Perry, passed away before the truth about Perry Sr came out. She had always insisted Emmitt Sr was Tyler’s father but as Perry revealed in an interview at the Women’s Empowerment event in 2014, he had grown up with suspicions about his real father.

With his mother gone, Perry finally took a DNA test along with one of his brothers. The results confirmed his doubts. However, the knowledge that Perry Sr couldn’t be his biological father still came as a shock, but after so much time, it was also a relief.

Although the test couldn’t help Perry identify his true father, it helped him appreciate his role as a family man. It also helped him understand who he was now and how his past had shaped him.

The Impact of the Discovery

The discovery also had an impact on Perry’s work, motivating him into exploring complex themes associated with family dysfunction and the search for a familial identity. His plays and films took on a more family orientated dynamic and focused more on overcoming adversity.

One film, a documentary titled ‘Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story’, explored Perry’s life and career in detail. The film includes one telling scene where Perry’s cousin attempts to interview Perry Sr, who refuses to participate. It suggested that there were still unresolved issues and tensions between the pair at that time. Even so, Perry has let his abusive past go and since forgiven Emmitt.

The Search for Identity

Perry’s work often reflects his real life intention to continue his search for his real father, portraying troubled characters struggling to understand their place in the world without knowing their roots. It’s Tyler Perry’s story and it shaped his personal life and informed his work.

As it is, Tyler Perry’s story is one of superb inner strength, faith and resilience, highlighting the importance of forgiving and moving on, as well as the many complexities of family life. Despite the challenges of his childhood, Perry went on to build an entertainment empire, creating a legacy that will resonate with audiences worldwide for generations to come.

Ellen and Portia Are Falling Apart

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Recent reports suggest that not all is hunky-dory in the relationship between Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres. It seems they are at a crossroads while turning a new chapter in their lives, which is quite a shock for the fans, especially after seeing them together for 16 long years.

Ellen and her wife are reported to have a rough patch. It all started after Ellen was forced into retirement, which was an obvious reaction from Hollywood after allegations of a toxic work environment.  These circumstances have made the comedian spend more time at home, which isn’t something Portia appreciates a lot, as she feels like her talk show hostwife is getting on her “nerves.”

An insider revealed to InTouch Weekly, ” “Ellen being home all the time has taken a toll on their marriage. And Portia isn’t working much either. They’re always in each other’s face, and frankly, they’re getting on each other’s nerves.”

In fact, many think that a crack in their once rock-solid union was quite evident as they celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary this August. For most people, there was nothing celebratory about their anniversary, with the Arrested Development actress feeling the heat, which is surprising to many since she was the one who convinced Ellen to retire in the first place.

Amidst all the chaos, Ellen’s Last Stand… Up tour isn’t going as planned, which has further exacerbated the situation.

Fishy Real Estate Moves

Adding fuel to the speculation fire is the couple’s recent real estate moves. Ellen has always been flipping homes, but this time, it is different. The couple purchased a lavish $70 million mansion in Carpinteria, CA in 2022. They called it their “dream home.” However, they sold the property for a whopping $96 million just after two years. While both of them come with an impressive real estate portfolio, including lavish properties in Montecito, Bel Air, and Coldwater Canyon, the quick sale of their “dream home” has raised many questions about their relationship.

Ellen’s Comeback Struggles

Ellen has been in tough situations before and always managed to come back strong, but this time, it seems things are going against her. She attempted a comeback to stand-up comedy after ending her talk show, but the tour wasn’t nearly as successful as she hoped for, with many being canceled.

Ellen’s struggle to regain her footing in the entertainment world while grappling with her evolving career trajectory and public image is believed to be the major source of tensions at home. Portia and Ellen entered a relationship in 2004, and they’ve weathered storms before. They married in 2008 when same-sex marriage was legalized in California.

Together, they have dealt with many controversies, but always managed to find a way to survive. In an interview with People, Portia reflected on their deep connection, saying, “I remember thinking that she was the coolest, most fascinating, beautiful, funniest person I’d ever met”. 

Though things look gloomy, keeping their past in mind, it seems the couple will bounce back and find a way to go through this tough patch together.

DWTS Star Arrest Details Exposed

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Dancing with the Stars dancer Artem Chigvintsev was recently in the news due to his arrest. Many are now speaking out about the situation, shocked to hear about the charges.

The former DWTS pro was arrested on Friday, August 29 for alleged corporal injury to a spouse. It’s a felony charge, and it was issued after the police responded to a call about DV. He was later released after being held on a $25,000 bail.

The alleged attack was presumably on his wife, Nikki Garcia, who immediately questioned privacy while she and her family dealt with the private matter. The two share a four-year-old son Matteo, who is currently living with Nikki and her family.

What Has Artem Chigvintsev Been Arrested For?

Artem was booked under California Penal Code Section 273.5(a) PC. This “makes it illegal to injure a spouse, cohabitant or fellow parent in an act of domestic violence.” It is classed as DA or DV or corporal injury to a spouse.

Due to California law, the victim is not named. However, due to the nature of the booking, it’s easy to assume that it was Nikki who was at the receiving end of the violence. The investigation is ongoing.

Are Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia Still Together?

Nikki remained quiet after making the initial statement. However, she was spotted on September 2, 2024 without her wedding ring.

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While TMZ states that she is seeking a divorce lawyer, fans spotted that Nikki wasn’t wearing her wedding ring before the incident with Artem. In an Instagram post on August 23, 2024 posting about a hot dog-eating competition, she wasn’t wearing her ring. It could suggest that the couple were heading for divorce before this incident.

 The incident comes just days after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary. Nikki posted a photo on Instagram with a caption that included the lyrics to I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You by Elvis Presley.

Cheryl Burke Is Shocked About the Arrest

While Artem has not spoken out about the situation, Variety did confirm that he wouldn’t be part of Dancing with the Stars Season 33. It looks like producers had already decided on this, as the decision was made prior to Artem’s arrest. Artem has been a regular pro dancer on the series since 2014, only missing two seasons until now.

Cheryl Burke talked about the arrest on her podcast, Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans, sharing her shock at the situation. The episode was recorded just hours after she heard of the arrest, so it was fresh on her mind.

Cheryl and Artem used to live with each other before their DWTS days, as Artem came to San Francisco to live with Cheryl and her family. They are like siblings, and this is a side to Artem that Cheryl never saw. She doesn’t deny that it happened, although she continued to use the word “alleged” in her podcast, and doesn’t take Artem’s side. She does say that it was shocking for her to hear about this. Cheryl added at the end that she hopes Nikki and her son with Artem, Matteo, are okay.

Why T-Pain Quit Music

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His fans might think differently, but T-Pain’s reason for leaving music behind is pretty awesome. He claimed that he has made more money from gaming than his music in recent years.

The singer and rapper explained how his net worth has benefited hugely from spending time as a Twitch streamer, as reported by Revolt. Although he admitted that he’s not the world’s best gamer, T-Pain has still managed to find insane financial success through gaming.

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During his recent appearance on Wild Ride with Steve-O, the singer shared how his side gig has overtaken his music career over the past few years. He told Steve-O, “I’m making more money off of video games than I have made in the last four years.”

Even though he might not be as skilled as other gamers, T-Pain believed that his entertainment background helped him to stand out in the gaming world. He explained, “I think the entertainment that comes from somebody like me being trash at it, that’s more valuable and more entertaining.”

T-Pain’s First Contract Was Incredibly Unfair

T-Pain also opened up about his financial struggles while first trying to make it in show business. For example, he admitted that he wished he had learned more about the business side of the industry earlier in his career.

Although he quickly became a success, T-Pain’s early career was still challenging. According to All Hip Hop, his first record deal came with super harsh terms.

Looking back on the deal, T-Pain recalled the unfair revenue split. He also thought that the excitement of a large advance made him blind to what was really going on.

He told fellow rapper La Russell in an interview that the deal was 85-15 in his label’s favor. But they gave him such a large advance, he didn’t even think about the split.

Later on, he eventually understood the full impact of the deal terms. After he reviewed his contract, he was forced to face the reality of his financial situation.

He said, “Have you gotten a royalty check before? Oh yeah, a lot. I still get a lot of royalty. I’m probably never going to not get royalty checks.” 

However, he added that after expecting to get huge payouts from royalties, he realized that the terms of his deal made this impossible. At one point, T-Pain faced severe financial troubles, even allegedly going broke.

But he was able to take the positives from his experience. He told La Russell that this allowed him to learn what the high end is and what the low end is.

He explained, “I’ve been mega-rich, I’ve been super broke, right in the middle of thinking I was mega-rich, and then got rich again.” His past had taught him the hard way how much he really cared about money.

T-Pain Hasn’t Entirely Quit Music

Despite the tough lessons learned from his first deal, T-Pain has achieved crazy success. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, released in 2005, included huge hits like I’m Sprung and I’m N Luv. The album was soon certified gold, solidifying his place in the music industry. 

Despite his position in music, he was always on the lookout for new opportunities while reflecting on his past. Now, fortunately, thinking about the business side of music doesn’t look like it’s a problem for T-Pain anymore.

He hasn’t turned his back on music completely, though. Recently, the Buy U A Drank star surprised his fans with his inaugural Wiscansin Fest.

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The festival featured performances from other artists like Lil Jon, Juvenile and Erica Banks. T-Pain had also received a special honor when he was celebrated with his own day in the state.

While on stage, he said that there was nothing that could describe what he felt in his heart other than pure, unmitigated gratitude. After so many plaudits and honors, it looks like the chance he took nearly three years ago by deciding to go independent has paid off.

T-Pain Makes More Gaming than Performing

According to the artist himself, it’s not paid off as much as his foray into gaming. His gaming income has now apparently outpaced what he earned from his music career.

It all started with his interest in streaming. His love for gaming was soon combined with his love for music, leading to a crazy partnership with Twitch. Now that he had learned from early mistakes in business, T-Pain wasn’t about to get exploited in his deal.

So, how much is T-Pain making from gaming? The answer might shock you. 

He revealed the insane figure during an interview with music executive Jerry Clark on his podcast, Storytime With Legendary Jerry. T-Pain told Jerry that he earns $50,000 to $60,000 per hour playing video games.

But no one could’ve expected the impact streaming had on T-Pain’s interest in performing. He revealed that when people asked him to do shows, he had to tell them the truth.

The fact was that to get him out of the house he needed to be paid more than he was playing video games. T-Pain explained, “When you’re making $50 grand, $60 grand an hour playing video games in your drawers, it’s kind of hard to get me to go out of the country.”

T-Pain Remained Close with His Fans

But as well as being profitable and practical, gaming simply seems to be a passion for T-Pain. This is why he’s actually been doing it for a lot longer than people realize.

T-Pain has been gaming and streaming since 2014, eventually collaborating with State Farm on Gamerhood. Despite his retreat from music, T-Pain has maintained a close connection with his fans.

He has also opened up about how his iconic career remains important to him. His hit song Buy U A Drank remains popular more than a decade after its release.

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This led T-Pain to compare the music of his era to today’s music. According to the singer, music today doesn’t have the same staying power of music from his era.

He explained, “I always compare it like gourmet food to fast food. Right now, it’s just fast food.”

He continued, “You get satisfied for a minute. You’re hungry again in an hour. Your favorite artist of today, you can’t name a song of theirs from two months ago.”

T-Pain Is the Same Person on and off-camera

According to T-Pain, his plan was always to try to make classics that would last longer than two months. 

Maybe moving on to streaming was always the smart thing to do anyway. Now that we know the ridiculous amount of money he’s been earning from video games, it’s even more of a no-brainer.

For T-Pain, hustling and working has always had to be in balance with more important things, like his family life. He talked about the importance of being consistent both on and off camera.

T-Pain said that there was no real separation between his work and family. For him, this meant being the same person on and off camera. He stressed that his family plays a central role in his life and career. 

His wife, Amber Najm, and their children, Lyriq, Muziq, and Kaydnz, are a constant presence for him. Now that he has less need than ever to go out on the road to do shows, keeping his family close has never been easier. 

So although fans might want to see more from T-Pain musically, there just looks like for him, streaming has literally no downside.

The Tragedy of Brandy Norwood

Photo Credits: Brandy Norwood/Instagram and Sy’Rai Smith/Instagram

Brandy Norwood has been through a lot in her life. For all the success and achievements she’s had, she has also faced some terrible tragedies and dark times.

Brandy’s prime was in the 1990s. As a young teenager, she released her first album in 1994 and sold 6 million copies. 

She became an international sensation when she starred in her own TV sitcom, Moesha. Her 1998 song, The Boy Is Mine, even won her a Grammy award.

But things changed for her in the early 2000s. Stuff started happening in her personal life that went on to negatively affect her career.

Big Bert Changed Brandy’s Life

In 2001, Brandy met someone who ended up changing her life in more ways than one. The People Who Share reported that she started a relationship with music producer Robert “Big Bert” Smith.

About a year later, there was speculation that Brandy was pregnant. She went on the Oprah Winfrey Show with her mom. When the TV show host brought up the rumor, Brandy confirmed that she was in fact with child.

Then, she went on to reveal something else that shocked everyone watching. She said that she and Robert had secretly gotten married in the summer of 2001. 

Brandy gave birth to her daughter Sy’Rai in June 2002. For a while, it looked like things were going well in Brandy’s life, but everything was about to change for her. The report by The People Who Share revealed that Brandy announced that she’d gotten a divorce from Robert a year after their daughter’s birth.

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But there was another secret about their relationship that Robert did not want to keep from the public. According to People Magazine, he went on Wendy Williams’ radio show, Moment of Truth, to let the world know what really went down between him and Brandy.

In the interview, he dropped a bombshell that would forever change his ex’s reputation. He claimed that he never got married to her. It was supposedly something that Brandy’s mom and manager, Sonja Norwood, had just made up with her PR team to protect the star’s image.

Brandy Regrets Lying About Her Marriage

Entertainment Weekly revealed that Brandy released a statement saying how disappointed she was with her ex, but at the same time she didn’t exactly deny what he said. It wasn’t until years later that the R&B singer opened up about the shocking incident in a VH1 Behind The Music special, per Our History.

When she first found out that she was pregnant at 23, she said that she knew it wasn’t good news for her brand.

She was raised with a Christian foundation, so she knew it was a sin to get pregnant out of wedlock. She was scared and didn’t know what to do. 

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Brandy claimed that everyone around her was trying to force her to get married, but she didn’t want to. So, she suggested that they just tell everyone that she had already gotten married..

She confessed that it was the biggest mistake she’d ever made. Brandy said that the lie about being married was the fall of her career. 

But things got even worse for her in 2006. She was involved in a freak accident that would haunt her for the rest of her life.

Sy’Rai Saved Brandy

A report by NBC News revealed that while driving on a Los Angeles freeway, her car collided into the one in front of her. The accident led to the other driver being hospitalized. The driver, a woman named Awatef Aboudihaj, never recovered from her injuries and passed away. 

TMZ claimed that according to law enforcement officials, Brandy, who was 27 at the time, hadn’t noticed the vehicles ahead of her had slowed down. Lawyers that Awatef’s family hired alleged that Brandy had been driving recklessly.

For years after the tragic incident, Brandy was hit with lawsuits by Awatef’s parents, her husband, her children and by two other drivers who’d been involved in the crash. She reportedly settled all of them out of court. 

US Weekly released a report which said that Brandy was never charged with vehicular manslaughter, as there was insufficient evidence. But, she confessed that it was a situation that changed her life forever.

In a 2020 interview with People Magazine, Brandy got really honest about how brutal that period of her life was. She reportedly contemplated taking her own life at one point. 

She shared that she remembered laying in bed feeling super depressed. She’d ask herself if that was really the way her life was going to end.

Fortunately, she had someone who was worth living for: her daughter Sy’Rai. She reportedly understood that if she couldn’t go on for herself, then she needed to go on for her daughter.

She told People, “If Sy’rai wasn’t here, I wouldn’t be either. The place that I was in, it just felt like I wasn’t going to make it through.”

Brandy Sued Her Record Label

As difficult as things were for Brandy in her personal life, they reportedly weren’t going that much better for her in professional life either. In 2011, she signed with Chameleon Entertainment with the agreement that she would produce five albums with them. 

However a 2016 report by TMZ revealed that Brandy was unhappy with her contract with the record label, claiming it was like a ball and chain. She filed a lawsuit against them in which she listed all the ways that she felt she’d been done wrong by the company. 

The R&B star alleged that Chameleon Entertainment promised that she’d have hundreds of thousands of dollars to use for production costs when making her albums. But she said that after they produced her first album, that amount decreased. 

Chameleon Entertainment Allegedly Tried to End Brandy’s Career

Surprisingly, the lawsuit went on to claim that the record label even tried to stop her from recording new music. She argued that this was something that would damage her career.

It reportedly was an unlawful attempt to bully Brandy into signing a new recording and distribution agreement containing terms far worse than her current agreement. Brandy told Billboard that she was as free in her mind, but on paper, it looked like she was a slave.

She said, “I’m not a slave. The kind of deal I’m signed to should be criminal to any artist.”

Her goal with the lawsuit was to get out of her contract and also to get thousands of dollars that she alleged that the company owed her for pay or play fees.

A rep for Chameleon Entertainment clapped back at her. They told TMZ that they’d taken a risk by signing an artist who hadn’t had a chart single success since the early 2000’s. They also claimed that Brandy’s accusations were her way of trying to make publicity for herself, instead of just accepting that her best days were behind her. 

According to The Jasmine Brand,  Brandy and her record label reached a settlement in 2017. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the last lawsuit that she got caught up in. 

Brandy’s Housekeeper Tried to Expose Her

In March 2022, People Magazine reported on a controversial story about how Brandy’s former housekeeper was suing her for $250,000. The 60-year-old housekeeper, Maria Elizabeth Castaneda, filed the lawsuit against Brandy over wrongful termination and for violating state labor laws. 

She alleged that she’d been fired because of her age. She also claimed that Brandy was interested in hiring someone younger to work for her. According to the court documents obtained by People, Maria had been her housekeeper for almost twenty years.

What was most shocking was the allegation that Brandy had violated California state labor laws. The documents claimed that she treated Maria unfairly, paying her less than minimum wage, not paying her during rest and meal periods, giving her issues with working overtime, and providing inaccurate wage statements.

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Obviously, the appalling story of mistreatment did not make Brandy look good. So, what did she have to say in her defense?

Radar Online got hold of court documents which revealed that Brandy had denied the accusations against her. She alleged that it wasn’t true that she didn’t pay Maria proper wages or allow her to have breaks.

The singer’s lawyer argued that her client wasn’t liable for age discrimination or failure to prevent discrimination because she didn’t regularly employ five people. The attorney also claimed that Maria wasn’t fired, she quit her position voluntarily.

She said, “Maria was never an employee and she decided to cease performing services.” In November 2022, an article by The LA Times revealed that Brandy reached a settlement with her former housekeeper and agreed to pay her $40,000. 

What Happened To Paula Deen

Photo Cred: Paula Deen Instagram

Cancel culture is everywhere now, but 11 years ago, it was a relatively new thing. So, it was shocking when Paula Deen and her Food Network series was canceled after her use of racial epithets. During a court deposition when she was accused of racial and sexual discrimination by a former employee, Paula admitted to using the N-word. Once that admission went viral, despite the case being dismissed, she lost everything.

Food Network wasn’t the only company to cancel its contract with her. She lost her deals with Walmart, Sears, and more. Where is she now after 11 years?

Paula Deen Got Her Shows Back

Paula continued to work, albeit not on the Food Network. It did take some time to find her footing, as News Week reports that she didn’t have anything to fall back on after all her contracts were canceled. She originally had a $17 million fortune, but ended up filing for bankruptcy as she restarted her life and career.

She managed to buy back her Food Network shows, and she put them all on her own Paula Deen Network instead. Then in 2015, she launched her own podcast called What’s Cooking with Paula Deen. That was followed by a radio show and a mobile game.

Not all networks outright canceled her. In 2015, Paula returned to TV by being one of the celebrity dancers on Dancing with the Stars, where she came ninth with Louis Van Amstel. After that, she launched Positively Paula and Sweet Home Savannah with the latter being a live show. The former is now a nationally syndicated show, where she welcomes fans into her home to hear stories as well as learn more cooking tips.

Fox Nation Gave Paula Deen a Home

Paula then moved on to another network, Fox Nation. She landed a series called At Home with Paula Deen and made multiple appearances on Fox and Friends, a Fox News morning show. She was even invited on Masterchef to be a guest judge for an episode.

With this, she was able to keep her magazine going. She’s released multiple cookbooks, including At the Southern Table with Paula Deen and Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Favorite Recipes All Lightened Up. Her most recent book is Love & Best Dishes, which is her 20th published cookbook.

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She even went into the restaurant business, with locations around numerous southern states. Some locations have since closed, although it’s not clear why. One of her restaurants is a grab-and-go place called The Chicken Box in Savannah, Georgia.

Paula Deen Still Posted Controversial Posts

That hasn’t prevented more controversy. In 2017, Paula shared a photo of herself dressed as Lucy from I Love Lucy. Her son, Bobby, was dressed up as Ricky, using skin-darkening makeup to look the part. This led to an outcry on social media, and Paula quickly blamed her social media manager for the post. Paul quickly apologized for the image being shared.

That hasn’t stopped her from sharing videos on YouTube. She shares a mixture of vintage and new videos on her own channel, giving fans a taste of the South.

What Happened to Pioneer Woman

The Pioneer Woman was a mainstay on Food Network, but she’s been relatively quiet the last couple of years. Her husband was in a pretty bad accident back in 2021, which took its toll on the couple Then, this year she reported that her husband was in rough shape from a long summer on the farm. The family also made a big move out of their longtime home. 

Life on the Farm

The Pioneer Woman’s real name is Ree Drummond and she lives on a ranch with her husband Ladd and their kids. While she plays up the homemaker persona, there is actually a lot more going on behind the scenes. 

Ladd is related to a long line of ranchers in Oklahoma. In total, the family owns nearly 500,000 acres, making them one of the largest private landowners in the United States.

While The Pioneer Woman may appear to be the breadwinner in the family, the truth is her husband has an insane amount of wealth. With that said, Ree is certainly not struggling for money as her business ventures are very profitable.

With all that fame and fortune, Ree and her husband could easily ride off into the sunset and never work a day for the rest of their lives. However, the two don’t look like they have any plans to retire soon. 

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Things for the family took a major turn back in 2021 when Ladd and his nephew were in a head-on collision with two fire trucks. The vehicle Ladd was in didn’t have adequate frontal impact protection and the wreck crushed the front of the vehicle into the cab. 

Ree detailed in a post on her site that Ladd was airlifted to a hospital and underwent surgery for a broken neck. The injury was a major setback for life on the farm as Ladd had a lengthy recovery. Not only did the accident affect life on the farm, but it also had a minor impact on Ree’s film schedule.

A Life of Fame

The same year as her husband’s wreck, Ree and the family moved into a new home. They built a new house right next door to their old one, but a bit smaller. It was essentially a guest house for the aging farmhouse next door. Ree reported their home had foundation problems and that it wasn’t as charming as some would think. 

While the Drummond family has gone through a lot of changes in recent years, their popularity certainly isn’t what it once was. 

The Pioneer Woman has been called out by many viewers for leading a fake lifestyle. Some even claim that the show perpetuates a narrative that women should only be in the kitchen while the man is working. 

Clearly, that isn’t the case, but it is a stereotype the show and many articles play into. The Pioneer Woman is not the strong brand that it once was, but Ree Drummond is far from irrelevant in the cooking world. 

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