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Who Is Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Father?

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The criminal case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard is notorious. Since her recent release from prison, we’re getting to know who Gypsy Rose’s father is.

Rod Blanchard lives in Louisiana and works as a ship captain for a marine transportation company called Edison Chouest Offshore. His second wife’s name is Kristy, and they have a son, Dylan, and a daughter, Mia. The U.S. Sun alleged that Dee Dee disputed Rod’s “presence and support” when Gypsy Rose was younger.

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Rod discussed his relationship with Dee Dee in an interview with BuzzFeed. Her father explained that he was only 17 years old when he met Dee Dee, while she was 24 years old. He said they dated for around six months, then he found out that Dee Dee was pregnant.

Rod admitted to BuzzFeed that he was never really in love with Dee Dee, but after she told him she was pregnant, Rod took responsibility and married her. Although, their marriage didn’t even last until Gypsy Rose’s birth. Gypsy Rose was born on July 27, 1991. By that time, Dee Dee and Rod had already divorced. Rod also told BuzzFeed when he realized he’d gotten married for the wrong reasons. Rod said, “I woke up on my birthday, on my 18th birthday, and I realized I wasn’t where I was supposed to be.”

Prison Was a Stable Environment for Gypsy Rose

Gypsy Rose had a family reunion with her dad, stepmom, and half-siblings following her release from prison. However, she actually reconnected with Rod and Kristy during her jail sentence. Fox News interviewed Rod before Gypsy Rose was released. He said that he couldn’t wait for Gypsy Rose to get out of prison, and he wanted to build on the foundation of the relationship he’d started when Gypsy Rose was behind bars.

Rod revealed other strange details to Fox News, and it’s further proof of how dysfunctional Gypsy Rose’s life was with her mom. Rod said prison was like “a stable environment” for Gypsy Rose. During her incarceration, Gypsy Rose allegedly felt like she had some structure in her life.

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Rod also said, “I’m keeping tabs on all of her accomplishments in school,” and he claimed, “It’s wonderful.” According to Rod, Gypsy Rose wanted to do well with her education during her prison sentence. She wanted to come out of jail as a better person. Rod revealed that Gypsy Rose knew she shouldn’t have done what she did. Her dad was referring to the plot that Gypsy Rose and her ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, hatched to end Dee Dee’s life.

Gypsy Rose Was Convicted of Second-Degree Charges

In June 2015, Dee Dee passed away in her sleep after being physically harmed with a weapon. Gypsy Rose was arrested for her part in the plot, and she was convicted of second-degree charges in 2016.

Before Gypsy Rose’s release from prison, Rod explained to Fox News, “I haven’t really talked to her a lot about how she feels about her mom.” Rod said he didn’t want to “be pushy” with his oldest daughter and wanted Gypsy Rose to “feel comfortable to open up to me about all that.”

That was another thing that Rod was looking forward to when Gypsy Rose was free. He said, “I just think it’s better to wait for her to get out and for us to get together so we can talk about some of those things.”

Dee Dee Was Jealous of Nicholas and Gypsy Rose

During her trial, the public heard shocking details of why Gypsy Rose conspired to end her mother’s life. From the time that Gypsy Rose was a young child, Dee Dee claimed that Gypsy Rose suffered from several life-threatening illnesses, including leukemia. The real truth was Gypsy Rose was healthy.

ABC 20/20 interviewed Gypsy Rose in jail in 2018. She said, “There are certain illnesses that I knew I didn’t have.” Detectives who investigated Dee Dee’s passing confirmed that Gypsy Rose was the victim of Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. That meant that Dee Dee was faking her daughter’s serious illnesses to get sympathy for herself. In court, it was proven that Dee Dee lied about Gypsy Rose’s actual age, too.

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Gypsy Rose told 20/20 that her mother would chain her to her bed and put bells on the doors. She also claimed that Dee Dee wanted to know if Gypsy Rose was doing anything behind her back, and that Dee Dee wouldn’t let her speak whenever they went to see a doctor.

When Gypsy Rose first encountered Nicholas in 2012, they started chatting on a Christian dating website. Gypsy Rose alleged to ABC that Dee Dee got jealous when she began chatting with Nicholas, and allegedly told Gypsy Rose to stay away from him. Gypsy Rose also claimed that she and Nicholas bonded over their love of Disney characters. She eventually admitted the real truth to her ex-boyfriend, and over time, they began to work out their plot to end Dee Dee’s life.

Gypsy Rose Celebrated Her Release with a Spa Day

As Rod explained to Fox News, he wants Gypsy Rose to feel comfortable in her new life outside of prison before they discuss her horrific upbringing. Her stepmom, Kristy, confessed to NewsNation that she was planning a far more relaxing event to celebrate Gypsy Rose’s release. Kristy said she was planning a spa day for Gypsy Rose. She said, “We’re going to get her pedicure, manicure, facial, haircut, colored if she wants.” Kristy said she’d be bringing Gypsy Rose shopping, too.

She also told NewsNation that they got a Christmas tree. Kristy said she’d gone overboard on the number of Christmas gifts she bought for Gypsy Rose. Since Gypsy Rose got released from jail eight years into a 10-year sentence, she enjoyed the holidays and a spa day even earlier than expected.

LeAnn Rimes Undergoes Surgical Removal of Precancerous Cells

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On January 14th, LeAnn Rimes shared a message on Instagram about a personal experience that recently affected her life. LeAnn wrote that she’d undergone minor surgery to remove precancerous cervical cells.

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She wanted to use her personal experience to remind her fans and followers to be mindful of their health and care for their bodies. LeAnn thinks that her situation is an important reminder to get annual screenings. These screenings can indicate changes in the body, including the very early stages of diseases like cancer. As LeAnn explained on social media, she got her annual gynecological screening several months ago, and that screening came back with an abnormal result.

LeAnn Underwent a LEEP Procedure

LeAnn also shared some personal information about her general health, writing, in part, “I’ve had abnormal paps since I was 17.” Ever since then, LeAnn admitted that she’s had regular screenings done so her doctors could keep an eye on any cellular changes that could be taking place. LeAnn was born in August 1982. She’s currently 41 years old.

She wrote on Instagram that her latest abnormal screenings indicated that LeAnn had high-grade cervical dysplasia. That’s the clinical term for precancerous cells. So LeAnn consulted with her doctor, and together, they decided that a “LEEP procedure” was the right course of action.

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Taste of Country also reported details of LeAnn’s surgery to remove precancerous cells. Their article explained what a LEEP procedure is, according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, also known as the ACOG. The ACOG defines LEEP as a “Loop Electrosurgical Excision” procedure. It uses a small wire loop, attached to an electrical current, to remove precancerous cells from the body.

It’s generally an outpatient procedure using a local anesthetic. In LeAnn’s case, she did elect to be placed under general anesthesia for her minor surgery. LeAnn was honest on social media about why she preferred to be under general anesthetic. Her Instagram message revealed, “I’ve had enough trauma in my life already, so I prefer to be out and comfortable.” LeAnn also wrote, “That, my friends, is advocating for your overall mental wellness and comfort.” She stated, “I HIGHLY recommend it!”

January Is a Difficult Month for LeAnn

LeAnn went through a deep personal loss in the past year. Her stepfather, Ted, passed away, and LeAnn mourned his loss on social media. She wrote, “Goodbye, Ted. rest well.” LeAnn said that her late stepfather’s “joy and childlike heart” will be ingrained in her own heart forever. LeAnn also wrote that she won the lottery when it came to stepdads, and she told Ted that she would love him forever.

She also described some other health challenges she’s faced in previous years, including various dental surgeries, and the recovery from severe bleeding on her vocal cords. LeAnn said these events were all depressing, and they all occurred around January.

LeAnn’s Instagram followers praised her for her honesty and health advocacy. One follower commented that they just went through the same type of precancerous cell removal a few years ago. They wrote, “Sending you love, light, and prayers for strength and healing. I’ve loved you since I was 10, and I’ll always love you and be rooting for you.” The follower also thanked LeAnn for her vulnerability. They finished their comment by telling LeAnn, “You are a force to be reckoned with, so those cells picked the wrong place to be.”

LeAnn Stressed the Importance of Yearly Screenings

LeAnn has been public with various mental health challenges, too, including depression and anxiety. Another physical issue she’s dealt with is psoriasis, and LeAnn said that her psoriasis has been a lifelong struggle. LeAnn’s statement about the importance of annual screenings and wellness checks was the focal point of her recent Instagram message.

LeAnn addressed her female and male followers on social media, writing, “So, ladies, please don’t put off getting your annual pap.” Then LeAnn wrote, in part, “My men, too…make sure you get your annual physical.” Although LeAnn also joked that men don’t need the same gynecological screening as ladies do, she included a helpful warning about early-stage cervical cancers. She explained that it doesn’t usually involve any symptoms. LeAnn wrote, “So annual screenings and early detection can be lifesaving.” She wants to take what she calls the “eww factor” out of talking about a woman’s body.

She believes that sharing her message on social media and having conversations about women’s wellness can put the power back in our hands, and we will “be able to take the best care of our bodies that we can.”

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LeAnn recently completed a Christmas holiday tour, which is an annual event that’s been very successful. With a successful surgery completed, LeAnn is looking forward to 2024. She indicated that in her Instagram message, and this year, LeAnn wrote that she feels “joyful and easeful.”

Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing

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Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean recently flew to St. Louis on a private plane and had to make an emergency landing on the way back. MSN reported that, over the weekend, Luke did a live stream with Jason on Instagram, where they described the scary incident in detail. The emergency landing happened on Friday evening, January 12th.

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Although Luke called the incident “tense,” and Jason said he feared the plane was falling out of the sky, they both seemed to be recovering well when Luke recorded the live stream. The live stream happened when they were going through a Dairy Queen drive-thru.

Luke Claimed That It Was Only 16 Degrees in St. Louis

Luke said that he and Jason went duck hunting in the morning. Then, they flew to St. Louis on a private aircraft. Luke confirmed that the plane landed safely. Luke said that he and Jason performed at the ATA show with Buck Commander in St. Louis. The ATA show stands for Archery Trade Association, and the ATA show is an annual event.

Jason said that the flight home was supposed to take just 30 minutes. He thought to himself that it would be “Easy, easy.” After the plane departed St. Louis, there was an alleged equipment malfunction. Luke appeared to blame some of the malfunctioning equipment on the frigid temperatures.

He said during the livestream, “It was so cold in St. Louis.” Luke claimed it was just sixteen degrees outside, and the wind was blowing about 40 miles per hour. He said that “some of the instruments on the plane were not working,” so the plane had to turn around for an emergency landing.

Luke said, “Yeah. It was a little tense.”

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Jason even admitted that he feared the plane “was gonna fall out the sky.”

After they landed safely, Luke and Jason decided to rent a car and turn the journey home into a road trip. It sounded like Luke and Jason were in good spirits about everything during their livestream at the Dairy Queen. According to MSN, Luke even admitted to their location during the livestream. He said, “Now we’re on I-55 at a Dairy Queen.” 

Luke giggled during the livestream when he admitted that Jason was driving the rental car. Jason can be heard joking, “That’s ‘cause I don’t trust you to drive, actually.”

Luke and Jason Made the Best of a Bad Situation

Fans online expressed relief that Luke and Jason were okay after that harrowing situation in the air. One fan on Instagram wrote, “Can you imagine these two pulling up in the drive-thru?” Around 11,000 of Luke’s Instagram followers were online to watch the live stream.

Fans even got some inside information on what Luke and Jason ordered at the Dairy Queen since Luke kept the live stream going when they were at the drive-thru. Jason ordered first. He got a regular cheeseburger with cheese and pickles only, fries, and a Coke to wash it down. He also ordered a six-piece basket of chicken strips. Luke’s order sounded plain and simple. He asked for a number one with Coke. 

Luke and Jason had to make the best of a bad situation and ended up joking on Instagram that it was an “amazing day.”

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Taste of Country solved the mystery of what Luke ordered at the drive-through. Someone from the outlet did a quick search of the Dairy Queen menu online. According to DQ’s website, the number one that Luke ordered was a cheeseburger with bacon. Taste of Country also did the math and said that Luke and Jason’s meal came to $29.78. During the livestream, It looked like Luke treated Jason to Dairy Queen.

Luke has new music and a new tour planned for this year. He’s also wrapping up his successful residency in Las Vegas. While Jason went through a professional scandal last year with his “Try That In A Small Town” controversy, according to NPR, he did manage to escape the winter weather over the holidays by taking a tropical vacation with his family at his beach house in the Turks and Caicos.

Kailyn Lowry’s Son’s Health Scare

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According to The Sun, Kailyn Lowry’s one-year-old son, Rio, was exposed to a virus during a recent hospital procedure. Kailyn called the situation an “absolute nightmare” for her family.

The outlet reported that she was speaking with Lindsie Chrisley on the podcast Coffee Convos. Kailyn said she got a call from the Department of Public Health on Sunday, January 7th. Public Health officials allegedly informed Kailyn that Rio had been exposed to a “certain virus” when he was in the hospital on December 29th.

Rio was in the hospital to get tubes implanted, a procedure meant to help address his post-natal health conditions. Kailyn and her boyfriend, Elijah Scott, Rio’s father, have discussed these health conditions on her other podcast, Barely Famous. Rio was born in 2022, and after his birth, Kailyn and Elijah became aware that something wasn’t right.

People Magazine reported that in the delivery room, Elijah said that Rio was “barely breathing and also had fluid in his lungs.” Elijah also said he was worried about the baby. Kailyn started crying in the delivery room, asking if Rio was okay. Elijah told Kailyn, “Yes, he’s fine.” Kailyn said on the podcast that the baby “wasn’t fine.” Elijah told Kailyn, “No, but I’m trying to keep you calm and still trying to worry about him.” He also confessed, “It’s kind of traumatic in a way.”

Rio’s Health Scare

Kailyn confessed to panicking on January 7th after speaking with the Department of Public Health. Public Health officials advised Kailyn to isolate Rio from everyone else in the house until January 19th, but he had already been around her other kids at home for over a week. She said, “I start freaking out,” and her home life became chaotic. Her sons Lux and Creed had to be kept from school, and Kailyn’s regular childcare providers weren’t allowed in her house either.

Then, Kailyn alleged that she began to see signs of that alleged virus in Rio. Doctors advised her to go to a specific hospital, and Kailyn was put in an isolation room with Rio so he could get tested for the virus. Kailyn revealed to Lindsie that she was in that isolation room “for hours.”

Finally, Kailyn spoke with a doctor about Rio’s test. According to TMZ, she said on the podcast that the doctor told her, “Yeah, unfortunately, this does look like a positive case of XYZ.” XYZ isn’t the actual virus. Kailyn called it that because she’s keeping the specific virus a secret.

Kailyn got frustrated in the hospital due to alleged communication issues with the doctors and medical staff. She said the staff believed Rio had become infected “out of state.” Kailyn alleged that she had to correct the hospital staff for their misinformation. She said she explained to them that the hospital where Rio had his tubes implanted was just “up north” in her home state.

Kailyn also made a surprising statement during her Coffee Convos podcast. Although a doctor allegedly said that Rio’s test was positive, Kailyn said, “Anyway, long story short, he’s negative.” She also revealed that Rio “still has to quarantine.” Kailyn concluded that it had been a “rough start to 2024.”

Kailyn Kept Her Fifth Pregnancy a Secret

Rio is Kailyn’s fifth child, and she surprised her fans by keeping that pregnancy a secret. Kailyn Lowry now has seven children. She and Elijah also have twins together. They were born in November 2023. Kailyn had previously claimed she wasn’t trying to have any children with Elijah, and allegedly, her pregnancy with Rio was a “pleasant surprise.”

Kailyn made a conscious decision not to reveal she was pregnant with Rio. In an exclusive statement to People, Kailyn said, “I wanted to be able to tell my own story on my own terms and kind of share what information I wanted to share instead of being within a contractual obligation or storyline.”

Kailyn knew people were spreading rumors about her being pregnant with a secret baby. She told People, “I kind of feel like my hands are tied. People are announcing it for me, and so, at this point, I might as well just talk about it.”

Kailyn also admitted that her family, Elijah’s family, and their closest friends “all obviously knew” that they were expecting a child in 2022. Kailyn confessed that an intimate baby shower was held; she called it “incredible.” Family and friends who attended the baby shower were asked not to bring their phones. Kailyn said it was “a really great time to kind of disconnect.”

Ultimately, Rio’s birth was allegedly leaked by someone at the hospital, explained People. Kailyn even called the leak a “violation,” and she alleges that the leak is being handled “internally” by the medical facility where Rio was born. Kailyn said, “That was definitely one of the sadder moments,” following Rio’s birth.

Todd and Julie Chrisley Sell Tennessee Mansion for $5.2 Million

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Todd and Julie Chrisley have started to pay off their $17.2 million restitution fee. The couple sold their large mansion in Brentwood, Tennessee, for $5.2 million in April 2023, as reported by TMZ. The $17.2 million restitution fee is part of the sentence their judge placed on them following their guilty verdict for tax evasion and bank fraud.

The sale of the home occurred off the market. Off-the-market in real estate means that the house was for sale but was never publicly listed on any real estate sites. The real estate agent will take the listing to a procured list of possible buyers. Since the sale of the property was never made public, it took some time for people to realize that the Chrisleys had sold the house in the first place. The sale occurred while the two were in jail, serving their sentence.

The house itself is a massive property that stretches across 13,279 square feet. Some fans of their show, Chrisley Knows Best, will have seen glimpses of the mansion during its final season.

It contains an indoor basketball court, a professional kitchen with the latest cookware and appliances, a large pool with accompanying jacuzzi, and even hand-painted wallpaper in the main living room. The house was featured a few times on Chrisley Knows Best, particularly when the couple was hosting dinner parties in its dining room or when Todd was working in his study.

Despite the sale of their home, the Chrisleys still have a substantial debt to pay to the court.

The Chrisley’s Legal Proceedings

According to The Tennessean, they have also received some money while in jail. The state of Georgia ended up paying the Chrisleys $1 million through a settlement. The couple had filed a lawsuit against Joshua Waites, the former Director of Special Investigations for Georgia’s Department of Revenue. The lawsuit claimed that Joshua had committed misconduct while investigating Todd and Julie for tax evasion. The state of Georgia settled the lawsuit by paying them $1 million.

This occurred just after the federal government indicted Todd and Julie for tax evasion and bank fraud. The indictment alleged that Julie and Todd had given banks and other financial institutions false information.

This information allowed them to receive millions of dollars in loans, which they used primarily for their own personal benefit. To pay off the loans, they then took out new loans to pay down their old loans. They were eventually found guilty of tax evasion and defrauding banks out of over $30 million.

In addition, Julie faced a few more charges. She was also found guilty of wire fraud and obstruction of justice. Todd was sentenced to 12 years in jail, which he is currently serving at Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Florida. Julie was sentenced to 7 years in jail. She’s currently serving that time at Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Their sentences started in January 2023.

According to Page Six, their eldest children, Chase and Savannah Chrisley, still maintain the innocence of their parents. Savannah has even taken over custody of her youngest brother, Grayson, and her adopted sister, Chloe. Todd and Julie have also filed an appeal over the court’s decision in an attempt to reverse their charge.

Jennifer Hudson and Common Add to Relationship Rumors

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Jennifer Hudson made relationship news at an LA Clippers Game on Wednesday, January 10th. Us Weekly reported that She sat courtside with Common, and this sighting seemed to confirm what Jennifer revealed in an interview late last year.

Common is 51, and Jennifer is 42. They’ve been linked for nearly two years, but before November 2023, Common and Jennifer had not publicly acknowledged they were a couple. When they were first linked in July 2022, Jennifer denied the dating rumors to Entertainment Tonight and TMZ.

They looked like they were dressed for a comfy date at the Wednesday night basketball game. Jennifer wore a black leather jacket and cat-eyed glasses, and Common sported a coordinated, checkerboard-patterned denim jacket and jeans. Jennifer and Common share a lot in “common.” They are both from Chicago, and they’ve both won Oscars and Grammys.

Common and Jennifer met as fellow actors when they co-starred in a movie called “Breathe.” Common and Jennifer were on location in Pennsylvania through the summer of 2022. It didn’t help the romance rumors that Jennifer and Common were playing a married couple in “Breathe.” When they were photographed together at a Philadelphia restaurant, it seemed like Jennifer and Common were taking their onscreen relationship offscreen.

Jennifer Called Common a “Beautiful Man”

Jennifer spoke with Entertainment Tonight in September 2022 and addressed the rumors. She told ET, “People create their narratives of it.” Jennifer’s side of the story was, “We shot a film together, and he played my husband. We gotta eat in between those moments.”

That sounded reasonable then, but Jennifer told TMZ something very different in August 2023. When asked by TMZ if the Common dating rumors were true, Jennifer stated that “rumors say a lot of things.” She also admitted that Common was a “beautiful man,” telling TMZ, “That’s for certain.”

Lonnie Rashid Lynn is Common’s real name. When he was done shooting the movie with Jennifer, they continued to be spotted together throughout the remainder of 2022 and 2023.

In July 2023, Jennifer was vacationing in London, England. While sightings of Common with Jennifer were unconfirmed on that trip, her fans on Instagram discussed whether Common was with her in the UK. Fans heard a man’s voice, who allegedly sounded like Common, in a video that Jennifer posted on social media.

We might hear Jennifer and Common together in a song one day because TMZ asked her if she would ever consider a music collaboration with Common. Jennifer said, “It would be dope to see two Chicagoans together.” She also said, “It could be awesome. You’re right about that.”

Finally, on November 6, 2023, Jennifer gave the most revealing statement yet. According to Us Weekly, she was being interviewed by Gayle King of CBS This Morning when Gayle asked her about the dating rumors. Jennifer confirmed, “I am very happy, yes, ma’am.” Although she did not specifically name Common, Jennifer said that her relationship is “more sophisticated than boo’ed up.” She also confirmed to Gayle, “It’s definitely not an entanglement; that’s for sure.”

Jennifer Was Previously Engaged

Jennifer has a teenage son named David Otunga Jr. She was previously engaged to her son’s father, David Sr. Media outlets, including US Weekly, reported that their relationship ended bitterly. She and David officially ended their engagement in November 2017. There was a nasty custody battle over their son.

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Common has a daughter, Omoye Lynn, who is in her 20s. Her mother is Common’s ex, Kim Jones, although the two were never married. Common has been linked to the singer Erykah Badu and actress Taraji P. Henson. He also dated superstar athlete Serena Williams. 

Common and actress-comedian Tiffany Haddish made headlines in 2021. They dated for approximately a year, and People reported comments that Tiffany made about Common.

This happened when Tiffany appeared on the Smartless podcast. She told hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett that she and Common didn’t live in the same house. Tiffany also said, “I would love for him to always be my friend. If he decides he wants to marry me, cool.” She also claimed on the podcast, “I don’t want a ring. I want an apartment building.”

In July 2023, Tiffany spoke to The Washington Post. US Weekly reported what Tiffany said during that interview. Tiffany told The Post that her relationship with Common was the healthiest and most fun she’s ever had. She also said, “It’s where I felt safest out of all the relationships I’ve ever had.”

Tiffany Claimed Their Breakup “Wasn’t Mutual”

Tiffany also made allegations about how Common ended their relationship. She claimed to The Post that the breakup “wasn’t mutual.” Tiffany alleged that Common began to go to events without her, including Barack Obama’s birthday party, a concert in New York, and even Common’s own birthday celebration.

Then, Tiffany claims she received a phone call from Common, and she alleged he used that phone conversation to break up with her. Tiffany said, “It was more him saying, ‘I think this relationship has run its course.” She allegedly asked Common if he was okay being a 50-year-old single man again.

However, it would appear that Common isn’t single anymore.

In addition to their recent sighting at the Clippers game and Jennifer’s confession on CBS This Morning, Us Weekly confirmed that Common and Jennifer were spotted holding hands at a jazz event in New York City on November 4th.

Kane Brown and Wife Share Touching Gender Reveal

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Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, held a gender reveal party on Tuesday, January 9th.

They announced on Instagram that they were expecting a baby on Christmas Day. Their new baby is due sometime in 2024. This will be Kane and Katelyn’s third child together. They have two daughters, 4-year-old Kingsley Rose and 2-year-old Kodi Jane.

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Their gender reveal announcement was captured in an Instagram video. The video had a caption in the middle, asking viewers the question, “What do you think it is?”

As the video starts, Katelyn has the camera pointed at Kane as he’s wandering around her in the kitchen. She asked her husband what gender he thought their baby would be. Kane is smiling as he mumbled, “It’s a girl.” As the only guy in a house full of girls, 30-year-old Kane seems to have convinced himself they were having another one.

Then their eldest daughter, Kingsley, entered the room. Katelyn said to Kinsley, “We have a surprise.” Katelyn told her, “We know if the baby in mommy’s tummy is a boy or a girl.” Then Katelyn asked her oldest daughter, “Do you want to find out?”

Kingsley sounded excited when she replied, “Yeah!”

What Will The Baby Bee?

Katelyn explained to Kingsley how the gender reveal announcement would be going down. The camera revealed a cake on the table, and Katelyn asked her daughter, “See that cake right there?” Katelyn told Kingsley the cake would be blue or pink in the middle. And Katelyn asked her excited-looking daughter, “Do you want to cut into it with us?”

A funny side note in the gender reveal video is that Kingsley is seen wearing goggles like she’s ready if she gets messy cutting into the cake. Kingsley looked up at the camera and said, “Yeah!” It was like she couldn’t wait to cut into that cake.

There’s a close-up of the top of the cake in the video, and you can see a message on the cake that says, “What will the baby bee?” Then you can hear Katelyn counting 1, 2, 3… before they cut into the cake.

Suddenly, Katelyn screamed and jumped up with a shocked look on her face.

There’s a shot of everyone sitting at the kitchen table, and Kane is there, holding his youngest daughter, Kodi, in his lap. While Kane didn’t say anything out loud in the video, he pumped his fist in the air like a symbol of triumph.

Then the camera moves in to capture the color inside that cake, and you can see blue. Their third child is a boy! Kane is also captured getting emotional as he hugs his little girl, and Katelyn wraps Kingsley in a hug.

The Couple Received an Outpouring of Support

After Katelyn posted her video on Instagram, the comments section filled up quickly with congratulations from fans, friends, and country music superstars.

Dee Jay Silver, a musician friend of Kane, wrote, “It was the goggles for me!!! Love all this.”

Country star Russell Dickerson and his wife, Kailey, are friends of Kane and Katelyn. Russell and Kailey had their second child, Radford, in October 2023.

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Kailey also hosts a podcast called Coffee with Kailey. Kailey made her own prediction in the comments section of Katelyn’s video, writing, “I. Can. Not. Radford’s future BFF.”

Taylor Lautner became famous as a star of the Twilight movies, while his wife, Taylor Dome, is a nurse.

Lautner commented “Wow” several times on Katelyn’s Instagram, while Taylor Dome wrote, “OMG!!! Congrats y’all!”

Jason Alden even popped into the comments section, writing, “Congrats, lil bro! Girls are the best, but glad you got your boy, too. So happy for y’all, Kane and Katelyn.”

Todd and Julie Chrisley Receive $1 Million Settlement

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Todd and Julie Chrisley have scored a major win in their legal battle against their current prison sentences. The Chrisleys have been awarded a $1 million settlement regarding their lawsuit in which they alleged misconduct in the investigation against them.

People Magazine reported that a lawyer for the couple announced the settlement. They will recieve $1 million from the state of Georgia to resolve their federal lawsuit against Joshua Waites. Waites is the former Director of Special Investigations of the State Department of Revenue. The lawsuit was first filed in 2019.

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The family lawyer, Alex Little, made a public statement following the announcement of the settlement. He said, “We have been saying for months that the criminal case against the Chrisleys was highly unusual and had real problems.” He went on to add that “this settlement is an encouraging sign.”

The statement continued, “It’s nearly unprecedented for one arm of the government to pay money to defendants while another arm is fighting to keep them in jail.” 

Todd and Julie Took Legal Action Following The Investigation

The investigation into the Chrisleys lasted two years. The investigation cleared the couple of a $2 million state tax evasion charge.

The Chrisley Knows Best stars had been investigated for tax irregularities between 2008 and 2016. People reported that the Georgia Department of Revenue had agreed that they had overpaid in four of those years. According to a press release obtained by People, the couple owed nothing for the other four years. They had a net liability of less than $77,000 in overdue taxes for just one year of incorrect filing. 

Todd said in a statement at the time, “Julie and I knew all along that we had done nothing wrong and that when the facts all came out, we would be fine.” 

About a week after they were cleared of the charge, Todd and Julie took legal action against Joshua Waites. According to People, they claimed that the former director had been “specifically targeting” the celebrity family. According to the lawsuit, Todd and Julie’s first lawyer had some strong words for the initial charges filed against them. He said they were “a shocking example of how an out-of-control public servant can abuse his office and violate the rights of innocent citizens.”

The lawsuit also claimed that the director allegedly “began to focus his efforts and desire” on the Chrisley family, particularly Todd and his estranged daughter Lindsie. Todd and Julie accused him of targeting the 34-year-old Lindsie in an attempt to get information about the family. The lawsuit also alleged that when Lindsie failed to give him information, he showed her her parents’ private tax information.

Todd and Julie are both still serving their respective prison sentences. As of now, Todd still has another 9 years of his sentence to serve, while Julie still has 4. 

Farrah Abraham Sues Security Guard For Assault

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Farrah Abraham is allegedly locked in a legal back and forth with two security guards over an incident that occurred in 2022. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Farrah is suing one security guard after being sued herself by another. 

TMZ reported that the documents detail a female security guard who filed a lawsuit against the former Teen Mom star. The guard has claimed that she allegedly suffered lost wages and was left with a lot of medical expenses because of Farrah’s actions two years ago. 

The woman alleged that she was working for Grandmaster Recorders when she was advised by some of her colleagues that there was a fight going on on the roof. She claimed that she was then working on escorting Farrah off the property when things turned physical.

TMZ reported that the guard claimed that Farrah was being made to leave “due to her assaultive behavior with other customers.” It was claimed that Farrah struck the woman on the side of her face, which the guard said allegedly left her with an eye injury. Farrah was also accused of inflicting other facial injuries and even psychological trauma.

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At the time of the event, TMZ reported that Farrah was accused of “acting belligerently” in the venue. She reportedly refused to leave when asked.

The outlet also reported that they had been told that paramedics who arrived at the scene called police officers for backup. Allegedly, a citizen’s arrest for battery was ultimately made. Sources who talked to TMZ said that Farrah was quickly released after being taken into custody. Now, the security officer is seeking unspecified damages over what allegedly happened. 

According to Farrah, The Events of That Night Were Caught on Camera

Farrah previously denied that she had done anything to warrant being arrested. However, recent reports have claimed that Farrah herself is now filing a lawsuit of her own. Court documents have named another security guard, George Velazquez, as the person Farrah is suing. 

A clip shared on TMZ’s website shows a man restraining Farrah while waiting for the police to arrive. However, it has not been confirmed whether or not this person was the guard Farrah is now suing. 

This being said, TMZ reported that in the court documents, Farrah allegedly said that the incident was captured on camera. She also claimed that the guard held her down with his knee, and repeatedly said, “You are going to jail.” This description appeared to fit well with the clip shared on TMZ.

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As well as suing George, Farrah has also named Grandmaster Recorders in her lawsuit. She is reportedly suing for assault, battery, and emotional distress.

TMZ reported that they had reached out to Farrah for comment. The outlet has stated that so far they have not received a response. 

Julie Chrisley Celebrates 51st Birthday In Jail

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Julie Chrisley will reportedly celebrate her 51st birthday with her family despite still being behind bars.

People Magazine reported that a source had confirmed to the outlet that Julie would be allowed a special visit from her daughter Savannah at her prison facility in Kentucky. Savannah will also allegedly be joined by her younger siblings Grayson and Chloe. 

The Chrisley family’s attorney, Alex Little, also told People that Julie was “hopeful” about her future prospects. The lawyer said, “Julie is strong and optimistic and certainly doesn’t want to be behind bars for her birthday.” He went on to add, “But she’s hopeful that with the appeal, this will be the last birthday” that she has to celebrate from prison. 

Todd and Julie Were Originally Sentenced in November 2022

People reported that there had been “no real update” on the long appeal process ahead of Julie. Alex noted that some important dates had been changed. He claimed that the date for Julie and her husband Todd’s oral arguments had been moved from March to April this year.

He explained that “it’s like a Supreme Court arguing with different judges. So it’s just the judges and the lawyers.” 

Julie and Todd were sentenced in November 2022 for tax evasion and fraud. Julie received a seven-year sentence, while Todd was originally hit with 12 years.

However, it was reported in September last year that Todd had had his sentence reduced by two years, meaning that he is currently due to leave the Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in January 2033. Julie also had her sentence shortened by 14 months. She is currently set to leave jail almost 5 years earlier than her husband. 

In May last year, Savannah opened up about her parents’ experiences in jail during an episode of her Unlocked podcast. She said that it was “definitely harder” for her mom to serve time than her dad. 

Savannah said that to get through it, Julie was “just staying busy”, for example by taking classes in jail. She also said that her mom was trying to focus on her health.

Julie Hopes to Spend Her Next Birthday in the Outside World

Both of Savannah’s parents started the process of appealing their case in December 2022.

In November last year, Savannah shared a positive update on their appeal, in which she revealed that their oral arguments had been granted by the appeals court. Savannah was clearly emotional while giving the news, as she said that the Chrisley family was “one step closer to getting mom and dad home.” 

Savannah shared the update in a video uploaded to her Instagram page. She also noted in the video that “only about 6 percent of cases that are submitted for oral arguments get accepted.” 

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Julie and Todd were indicted in August 2019 on 12 counts of bank and wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy. They have both denied all of the charges put against them. Their trial lasted almost three weeks before they were sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison. 

Despite her incarceration, Julie has continued to feel the support of her children. If her hopes come true, she will be able to celebrate her 52nd birthday with them in the outside world.