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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.

Toby Keith Gives Health Update Amid Cancer Battle

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On January 5, 2024, a much thinner, Toby Keith made a guest appearance on The Bobby Bones Show. During his appearance, Toby shared a health update. Bobby asked Toby, “How’s your health? How’s everything going?”

Toby wore a gray hat over his ears and sunglasses over his eyes, but he looked and sounded optimistic as he discussed his cancer journey. Toby admitted, “It’s going pretty good.” Although he also described his health as a “roller coaster.”

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Toby said it took a little while to get his brain wrapped around what was happening to him. Then he told Bobby, “You get to the point where you just say that, hey, this is what I do.” Toby meant that you can’t let cancer define your future.

Toby’s Stomach Surgery Affected His Ability to Sing

One of Toby’s most significant challenges has been stomach surgery to remove cancer. The surgery involved stitches in Toby’s diaphragm. He later described how that part of his stomach surgery had affected his ability to sing.

Toby explained to Bobby that the diaphragm is a muscle, and singers like him require a strong and healthy diaphragm to perform. Toby said the stitches in his diaphragm initially made it harder for him to sing. He told Bobby that he’s had to work hard to get where he can even sing properly again, especially when it comes to singing “really hard and really, really violent and loud.” Toby also said he “didn’t have that last 10% on the bottom” of his diaphragm following his stomach surgery, so he couldn’t just belt out practically any song as he did before.

Toby brought up a May 3, 2017, concert as an example. That night, Toby performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall. He sang a cover version of “MacArthur Park.” Toby said to Bobby, “It was like opera stuff.” Toby just isn’t sure if he can do that anymore. He said that his current set list “is no problem.”

Although Toby did admit to Bobby that he’s got ups and downs with his voice, he said, “It’s getting better all the time, but I went through about three hours yesterday.” Toby said that the three-hour rehearsal was “off and on.” He will keep “working it up” and trying not to have any issues rehearsing his songs or performing live.

Finding His Groove on Stage Was Easy

Another issue that Toby worried about was remembering his song lyrics. Toby explained to Bobby that he’s barely worked “a handful of shows” over the last three years. Although he said he worked “for 27-28 years” consistently, before that, Toby admitted that he felt concerned about “remembering all the words.”

But Toby said that “getting completely away” from his song lyrics made him nervous about forgetting lines. He told Bobby that he decided to use a teleprompter during his performances. When Toby returned to the stage last year, he discovered he didn’t need the teleprompter. The lyrics came flooding back to Toby, and according to The Bobby Bones website, “it was easy for him to find his groove.”

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Toby performed three sold-out shows in Las Vegas this past December. The shows took place at the Dolby Live at Park MGM, and the venue reported that Toby’s shows sold out in minutes.

Toby Keith’s “I Won’t Let You Down” Is a Highlight of His Shows

Toby owns a roadhouse in Oklahoma, and the building has a lot of history. At one time, the infamous crime duo Bonnie and Clyde hid in a cabin behind the roadhouse. When Toby found out that the roadhouse was scheduled to be torn down, he bought the roadhouse and cleaned it up to reopen it to the public. Toby also put a stage inside the roadhouse. 

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One night, following his surgery, Toby decided to get up on stage at the roadhouse and perform incognito. When the local people found out it was Toby performing, they lined up down the block to get in. He wanted to test how long he could perform without needing a break. Shockingly, Toby ended up doing two three-hour gigs at his roadhouse.

Toby has also added a song to his setlist. This particular song became more popular than ever during the COVID shutdown. The song “I Won’t Let You Down” is now a highlight of Toby’s show.

He’s happy to be back performing all his old number-one hits, too.

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd Reach Settlement

Maren Morris Mirror Picture | Ryan Hurd with Son
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Maren Morris filed for divorce from Ryan Hurd on October 2, 2023. On January 8th, Us Weekly reported that Maren and Ryan had reached a divorce settlement in December. Maren cited “irreconcilable differences” as the cause of their breakup.

After the divorce filing was announced, another Us Weekly source claimed to have details. The source alleged that Ryan “wasn’t expecting” Maren to leave him, saying that Maren’s decision seemed “to have come out of the blue.”

Ryan was defending his former wife on social media barely two weeks before she filed for divorce. This happened when Maren announced that she was leaving country music “for good.” On September 20, 2023, Ryan fought back against Maren’s critics in an Instagram post, writing that Maren deserves to “be celebrated, not just tolerated.” 

Ryan confessed online that he was “so sick of watching” Maren receive hate on social media for her progressive beliefs. He wrote that Maren “deserves a little sunshine” for what he called “the burden she has carried for every artist.” He concluded his post, “Love you, MM. Keep on keeping on.”

Us sources obtained a copy of Maren’s divorce filing. The document confirmed that Maren and Ryan officially separated on October 2nd and that they had a prenup in place.

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Us Weekly also obtained court documents relating to Maren and Ryan’s divorce settlement. The former couple agreed to every issue relating to their divorce, although they will not be declared officially divorced until a judge signs off on their settlement.

Maren and Ryan’s Relationship Started with a Song

Ryan and Maren are both songwriters, and that’s how they met. In 2014, they co-wrote a hit song for Tim McGraw called “Last Turn Home.” Maren claimed they were just friends at first

In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Maren said, “We were paired together six years ago to write a song.” She told the outlet that her relationship with Ryan “just kind of grew from there.” Maren explained that music “has always been really intertwined in our love for each other.” Ryan and Maren got married in March 2018.

A year after their wedding, Maren told Us Weekly what made their marriage work. Maren claimed she had “learned so much” from Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s relationship. Maren said that Keith and Nicole have a “two-week rule.”  Allegedly, Keith and Nicole are never apart for longer than two weeks at a time.

Maren told Us, “It makes me and Ryan feel like this could be normal for us as well.”

Maren and Ryan’s divorce agreement states that they will share custody of their 3-year-old son, Hayes. Ryan will also receive $2,100 per month in child support from Maren. Sadly, the “two-week rule” that Keith and Nicole allegedly live by did not work for Maren and Ryan.

In 2019, Maren told Esquire that touring during her first year of marriage “was probably the hardest part of our relationship.” She said that they went on their honeymoon, and then Maren immediately left Ryan to go on a “gigantic tour opening for Niall Horan.” Maren called that a “tough summer.”

She even claimed that she and Ryan started going to therapy as a result of this separation due to work. Maren alleged that marriage therapy initially worked for her and Ryan. She told Esquire, “We have grown so much closer because we had to make some hard decisions and have some tough talks about what this future looks like.

Maren Isn’t Ready for a New Relationship

Fans have been waiting for Maren to break her silence about her divorce. While Maren hasn’t gone public with specific details about her breakup with Ryan, on December 13, 2023, Maren did open up during an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show.

Prior to her appearance on the Stern Show, Maren also alluded to her breakup in an Instagram Story. She wrote, “Cut all hair off… Adopt a dog… Get back on antidepressants.” Maren had cut her hair into a shorter bob, and Howard asked her about her new look during her appearance on the show. Maren joked that she had “cut all the trauma” out of her hair.

Then Howard and Maren talked more seriously about the topic. Maren said that a lot of people who are close to her have gone through breakups or divorces recently.

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Howard noted that Maren “went through a divorce this year.”

To which Maren replied, “It’s ongoing. I would like this to sort of wrap up.” Maren told Howard that she’s not ready for another relationship. She said, “I don’t have the headspace for that yet.”

Maren Is Looking Forward to the New Year

Before their son Hayes was born in 2020, Ryan also shared personal details with Us. Ryan said, “I had a buddy tell me right before our kid came, ‘Remember that first and foremost, you have to be nice to each other.” Ryan explained how good that advice was, saying, “There are so many moments where you’re like, ‘I have nothing left. I have no nice left in me.”

Maren also shared an inspiring quote on social media with her hopes for this new year. She wrote, “2024 will be deeply personal. It will be the long-awaited apology to yourself. Nothing and no one will keep that from you.” She concluded her message by writing, “You are about to walk into the greatest life of your life.”

Michael Jackson’s Mom Sues His Estate

Michael Jackson’s family is reportedly embroiled in a battle over his $2 billion estate. 

According to the online outlet In Touch, Michael’s mother Katherine Jackson is demanding thousands of dollars from her son’s legacy. The reports claim that Katherine is demanding more than $561,000 from Michael’s estate, allegedly to cover legal bills. In Touch claims the bills came from a previous fight with Michael’s estate executors related to a “lucrative business deal.” 

The 93-year-old explained the sum she was seeking was to pay the law firm Glaser Weit Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro for legal services during her battle. This was according to legal paperwork filed in December last year.   

When Michael tragically passed away aged 50 in 2009, his three children were named as the beneficiaries of his $2 billion estate. However, the singer also created the Katherine Jackson Trust to take care of his mother for the rest of her life.

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The executors of his estate, John Branca and John McClain, have allegedly had several disagreements with the Jackson family over the years.

In Touch reported that the executors had claimed that the family had allegedly “taken advantage of the estate and earned millions of dollars through several deals.” The outlet claimed that Katherine had opposed an alleged secret seal the executors had received last year. Branca and McClain had allegedly asked a court to approve the deal, saying that it would be “very profitable.” When Katherine opposed it, the estate argued that she had had similar objections to previous deals that had been successful.

She had allegedly been against the estate’s decision to release Michael’s concert movie This Is It. However, when the movie was eventually released, it proved to be a financial triumph.

Katherine Claims The Estate Can Afford to Pay Her Fees

It Touch reported that the court ultimately sided with the estate, allowing them to proceed with their most recent deal. Katherine has stated that her appeal is ongoing. She has also argued that part of her legal fees should be paid for by the estate. 

The law firm she owes the huge payment to was employed to perform several tasks for Katherine. This allegedly included interviewing family members, gathering documents, preparing exhibits for trials, and examining witnesses. The mother of ten has claimed that the more than $500,000 bill she has received only covered “a portion of the appeal work.” 

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Katherine also claimed that due to its “ample resources,” the estate could afford to pay her fees. She stated that the estate has “much more than will be necessary to pay its anticipated expenses.” 

In Touch reported that Branco and McClain have yet to respond to Michael’s mom’s filing.

Katherine will reportedly have the opportunity to discuss the matter further in court. The date for a new hearing has reportedly been set for March 7 this year.

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When In Touch reached out for comment from Katherine, her reps did not immediately respond. 

Criss Angel Subdues Audience Member at His Show in Las Vegas

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A recent performance of Criss Angel’s magic show “MINDFREAK” at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas was allegedly disrupted by an audience member.

The audience member, Brandon McDonald, was seated in the second row. Criss Angel allegedly assisted in containing Brandon after he became physical with members of Planet Hollywood’s security team. Witnesses later described the incident to TMZ.

Allegedly, an usher asked Brandon to put his phone away during Criss Angel’s performance. Witnesses claimed to TMZ that Brandon did not cooperate with this request. According to witnesses, words were exchanged, and Brandon’s behavior became more erratic.

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TMZ also obtained a copy of a Las Vegas Metropolitan police report that recorded the entire incident. The police report alleged that Brandon got into a physical altercation with Planet Hollywood staff in the second row of the theater. Allegedly, another audience member was assaulted during the scuffle between Brandon and Planet Hollywood staff.

Then, Planet Hollywood security guards got involved to remove Brandon from his seat. At this point, witnesses described the scene as “total chaos.” Witnesses also told TMZ that Brandon allegedly attempted to grab a Planet Hollywood security guard from behind.

At this point, witnesses claimed that Criss Angel halted his performance, and the 56-year-old magician aided security in subduing Brandon. Criss Angel and the security guards then escorted Brandon out of the theater, where they waited for the Metropolitan Police to arrive. When law enforcement appeared on the scene, Brandon was allegedly arrested on a battery charge.

Witnesses also reported that Criss Angel returned to the stage after this incident and completed his performance.

Criss Angel’s Successful Career

In 2017, Criss Angel allegedly lost consciousness during a performance of “MINDFREAK LIVE!” at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. He was attempting an upside-down straightjacket escape while being suspended by his feet.

NBC NEWS reported what happened to Criss Angel during this performance, describing it as a “dangerous stunt.” A representative for Criss Angel told People that he “lost consciousness” on stage. Angel was immediately rushed to a local hospital and admitted overnight.

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Fans expressed their shock and support for Criss Angel on social media. After his release from hospital, Criss Angel’s rep said, “He is grateful for the outpouring of love and concern from his fans around the world.”

Criss Angel is considered one of the most successful illusionists in the world.

In 2019, He ended a decade-long residency at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Criss Angel moved his show to the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, where he has his own performance hall called the Criss Angel Theater.

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Newsweek reported that the “MINDFREAK” show adds $150 million a year to the economy in Las Vegas.

Criss Angel was honored by the International Brotherhood of Magicians with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and on Thursday, July 20, 2017, Criss Angel received the 2,615th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Jon and Summer Pardi Announce Baby News

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Jon Pardi and his wife, Summer, announced they are expecting their second baby. Summer revealed the baby news in a January 6th Instagram post. The news may be a surprise to some fans because Jon and Summer’s first child, a daughter named Presley Fawn, was born only ten months ago.

Summer’s Instagram post was a video with the caption, “Good thing we have that extra guest room.” 

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The video shows Jon and Summer with Presley in a home that is currently under construction. The young couple is guiding their first child through the unfinished home. Another moment shows Jon holding his daughter proudly and walking towards the camera.

But the highlight of this video might be when baby Presley is shown sitting on the unfinished floors in the house, holding a sonogram of her sibling who is on the way. Summer also wrote, “We can’t wait to fill this home with all the love from our little family of four.” 

Summer Shared First Moments as a Family of 3

People received an exclusive from Jon and Summer in September 2022. They revealed to the outlet that they were expecting Presley, and the baby arrived on February 18, 2023.

Summer updated her fans on Instagram after Presley’s birth and shared some sweet details. She wrote about baby Presley, “Our lives are forever changed. She has one cheek dimple like her mama and her daddy’s perfect skin.”

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Jon also spoke about becoming a parent at the 2023 CMT Music Awards. According to People, he told a CMT correspondent, “It’s a new adventure that everything they told you about is true.” Jon explained that Presley was “making all kinds of noise and starting to laugh.” He also said, “That baby’s gonna change your life. You’re gonna have a feeling you’ve never felt before.” Jon admitted, “It’s this missing hole in your soul.”

Jon Announced His Sobriety in December

As Jon and Summer’s family is growing and changing, People shared Jon’s confession to another life-changing decision in December 2023. This came during an appearance on Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast, billed as ‘Jon Pardi’s Christmas Party.”

Jon’s holiday celebrations included some personal news. He explained on the podcast that he had been sober for nearly four months. Jon confessed, “I’ve been 112 days sober.” He also revealed, “I’ve lost a bunch of weight.”

Jon discussed this with podcast hosts Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson, telling them that he had been diagnosed as being pre-diabetic. He said that he told himself, “I gotta stop.”

Jon believes he gained significant weight as a result of drinking. He admitted it was affecting his mood. So, he decided to change his life and eliminate drinking.

He told Kelly and Amber, “I was really getting to the point where every picture, every video, I was so unhappy with myself.” Jon added, “Where I was going, I needed to just take a break.”

But Jon’s sobriety news also contained an inspiring message for fans because Jon feels that quitting drinking could be an excellent way to kickstart weight loss. Jon said he has become more confident and even joked about how much better he felt after a recent photo shoot. After he looked at the photos, he thought to himself, “Damn. I look good.”

Jon said that for anybody thinking about a lifestyle change to lose weight, he believes it does “help tremendously” when you stop drinking. Although Jon did confess, he still suffers from a weakness: his sweet tooth. Jon told Kelly and Amber, “I love me some ice cream.” His favorite dessert is either Twix Candy ice cream or coffee ice cream.

As for his sobriety, Jon referred to the process as a “journey,” and claimed on the podcast, “I’m retired, OK?” He meant his decision to stop drinking right now. Jon admitted that it doesn’t mean he can’t come “out of retirement.” Although he said, “For right now, it’s been great” to eliminate drinking from his life.

Jon’s Mom Helped Set The Couple Up

Jon and Summer’s meet-cute story became famous after their engagement in 2019.

Summer was a hairstylist in California, and one of her clients was a friend of Jon’s mom. Her client thought that Summer and Jon would be a great match. In 2017, Jon’s mom sent him Summer’s number.

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Before her wedding to Jon in 2020, Summer revealed details of their meet-cute to People. She said Jon was performing in her hometown, and he called and invited Summer to the show.

The problem was that Summer was in Las Vegas that night. So she told Jon, “Maybe next time you’re in town.”

Summer was shocked when Jon replied, “How about I fly you to Denver next week?” 

They began dating very shortly after they met.

Jon and Summer’s engagement also made big news in country music. He surprised Summer in October 2019 by proposing during his sold-out show at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Jon shocked the crowd when he brought Summer onstage and got down on one knee. The audience clapped and cheered as Jon proposed, giving Jon and Summer a standing ovation after she told Jon, “Yes.” 

Jon and Summer shared a personal history at the Ryman because that’s where they had one of their first dates.

Country superstar Dierks Bentley, a friend of Jon’s, snapped a photo of the exciting proposal backstage at the Ryman. Dierks shared the great news on Instagram, writing how proud he was of Jon. Dierks wrote, in part, “Killer show with my all-time fav encore. Congrats to you and Summer Fawn Duncan.”

Joe Don Rooney Speaks Out

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On January 3rd, Joe Don posted a message to his followers on X. He began his message by apologizing for being absent on social media and saying he wanted to clarify rumors about him that have been circulating for years.

One rumor that Joe Don wanted to set straight was that he was allegedly transitioning into becoming a woman. Joe Don wrote, “That thought has never entered my mind.” Although, he also said he has nothing against the trans community.

Joe Don then discussed a serious incident that happened in the early morning hours of September 9, 2021, according to his post on X. He explained, in part, “I was so far gone with my life. I was completely out of control.”

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Joe Don was referring to the moment he crashed his vehicle into a tree. He claimed the accident could have ended his life. Joe Don confessed that he had been driving under the influence and was later arrested and charged with a DUI offense. He made no public comments at the time.

Joe Don Admitted That He Had a Drinking Problem

In his January 3rd post on X, Joe Don wrote, “There have been so many rumors and opinions thrown around about me, but I’m finally healthy and ready for the world.”

He revealed that his drinking had been an issue for many years and that his problem grew worse as he got older. “I was not a good father. I was not a good husband, and I was not a good bandmate to my business partners,” he wrote. 

People reported on December 4, 2023, that Joe Don’s bitter divorce from his wife, Tiffany Fallon Rooney, had finally been settled in court. Their court battle included allegations of extravagant living and extramarital affairs by both Joe Don and Tiffany. They were married for 17 years. 

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According to People, court documents allegedly showed that Joe Doe’s income dried up after the breakup of Rascal Flatts in 2020. Former Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus appeared on Savannah Chrisley’s Unlocked with Savannah podcast in June 2023. Jay told Savannah he would “never say never” to a Rascal Flatts reunion. Although Jay also confessed to Savannah that the band is “in such different places right now, and don’t really communicate on a consistent basis.” 

Rascal Flatts had agreed to a farewell tour in 2020, but the COVID pandemic ended those plans. Jay told Savannah, “I think the further we get away from it, the harder it is to put it back together.” 

Joe Don’s marriage to Tiffany also became broken. One incident cited in court was an alleged fight between Tiffany and Joe Don when he accused her of spending too much money on a purse. Tiffany’s request for spousal support was denied in court. However, the finalized divorce agreement shows she will receive $791 per week in child support.

Joe Don Saw a Change in His Life

Getting back to his past troubles, Joe Don admitted on X, “Going to jail sucks!” 

He also claimed that his September 2021 car wreck forced him to take responsibility for everything. Joe Don said he truly believes that God led him into that tree without harming himself or others. He wrote, “I could literally be in a Federal Prison for life now.”

Instead, he sought help.

Joe Don wrote that he entered treatment “for four months in the beautiful mountains of Utah.” He claimed that his life has been changed forever and wrote, “I’m grateful for the change.”

Joe Don wrote that as of January 13, 2024, he will be sober for 28 months.

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“I never believed I could actually live my life without drinking. It had become such a huge part of my daily and nightly routine,” he said on X. Joe Don considers the last few turbulent years “an absolute blessing in ways I can barely put into proper words.”

He also thanked his followers, saying, “Thank you for all the love, support, and prayers. I promise you, I’ve felt them all, and I’m super appreciative.” Joe Don is looking to make the best of 2024, “living our most healthiest, happiest, and goal-oriented lives ever.”

And he signed off with his initials, JDR.

Kailyn Lowry Shared Estranged Mom Update on Her Podcast

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Kailyn Lowry has opened up about a devastating exchange she had with her estranged mom, Suzie. The Teen Mom 2 star talked about an encounter she had with Suzie during a recent episode of her Coffee Convos podcast. 

Kailyn told her co-host, Lindsie Chrisley, that she and her mom reconnected on social media after allegedly not speaking for years. Kailyn said, “I get on Messenger, and my mom messaged me.” She went on to describe their “tense discussion,” which allegedly did “more harm than good for their strained relationship.” 

Kailyn said that her mom messaged her saying something like, “I love you, and I always will.” She went on to say that after a minute, she messaged Suzie back. 

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Kailyn wrote to her mom, “Then how could you walk this earth knowing that you have all these grandkids and you don’t care.” It was Suzie’s next response to Kailyn, which the TV star said really annoyed her because Kailyn said, “she goes back and forth on accountability.” She said, “When I got the message back to the grandkids’ statement, I just wasn’t prepared for that.”

Kailyn then claimed that her mom said to her, “Um, and your life? Walk a mile.” 

To which Kailyn replied, “Ma’am, you made my life hard.” She went on to describe in expletive terms how much damage her mother had allegedly done to her growing up. Later in the podcast, Kailyn revealed that Suzie had blocked her on the platform. Their message exchange was the mother and daughter’s first interaction since 2019.

Kailyn Has Previously Shared About Her Childhood

Although her mother has been absent from her life, Kailyn has been busy building her own family with seven children. She has been vocal in the past about her troubled relationship with Suzie.

Last January, she shared what The Sun called “a terrifying story” on TikTok about a childhood trauma she allegedly experienced. After hearing the story, Kailyn’s fans rushed to the comment section to share their love and support for the star.

One wrote, “It just amazes me how amazing of a mom you turned out to be and how successful you are after you endured so much trauma.” 

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Another wrote, “Girl, you’ve been through so much & you’ve overcome so much more with no family by your side. I’m proud of you.” 

But it’s not just her mom Kailyn has had to do without as she has raised her seven kids; The Sun reported that she is also not on good terms with her dad, Raymond. Raymond split from Kailyn’s mom when she was young. 

On a previous episode of Coffee Convos, she said, “I didn’t do anything wrong. It was just what I was born into. So, like they didn’t love me properly.” Kailyn even alleged that when she was dating Jo Rivera, Suzie signed over custody of Kailyn to Jo’s mother.

According to Kailyn, Suzie has no contact with her grandchildren whatsoever.

Kailyn Lowry Reveals Custody Battle With Chris Lopez

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On January 3, 2024, Kailyn Lowry revealed personal news to her followers on social media. The Teen Mom star is allegedly having problems negotiating a parenting plan with one of her children’s fathers.

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In a screenshot on the TEENMOMFANZ Instagram page, Kailyn’s social media message is displayed. Her post reads, “My ex will not go to mediation or negotiate the parenting plan I came up with. Prelim hearing coming up.” Chris Lopez is the father of two of Kailyn’s sons, 6-year-old Lux and 3-year-old Creed. Kailyn dated Chris between 2016 and 2020.

Chris Voiced His Opinions of Kailyn on Instagram

The TEENMOMFANZ user on Instagram who posted Kailyn’s message claims that the ex she was referring to is Chris Lopez. This claim is based on his recent rants about Kailyn on Instagram Live.

In late November, Chris ripped into Kailyn on social media for allegedly violating court orders. Chris posted two videos to Instagram Live. In the first video, he said, “Ain’t nobody more miserable than my baby mama, bro.” Chris confirmed he was speaking about Kailyn, who he called his “first baby mama.” 

Chris alleged that Kailyn had interfered during a parent-teacher conference a few days earlier. He accused Kailyn of showing up for a parent-teacher conference that he had signed up for. He alleged that Kailyn had not signed up for this parent-teacher interview. Chris claimed that his son’s teacher told him Kailyn was attending and that she just signed up. That meant the teacher couldn’t provide Chris with paperwork or feedback without Kailyn present.

In his follow-up video, Chris explained that the incident made him realize what he had to do: beat his opponent on December 8th. While Kailyn did not confirm that a court date had been set in December, based on Chris’s comments, that seems to be what he was referring to.

According to Kailyn, Co-Parenting Has Been “Super Challenging”

Kailyn has been outspoken about the difficulties that she alleges she’s faced co-parenting her two sons with Chris. Just under two years ago, Kailyn explained on Instagram that the situation has been “super challenging.” Her post read, “The boys only have two parents, and when one is falling short, I have to pick up the slack and fill in the gaps emotionally, physically, and financially.”

A US Weekly article in March 2020 also claimed that Kailyn alleged Chris cheated on her with multiple women.

Kailyn also made shocking allegations online about Chris harming her physically. Chris admitted to these incidents, although he denied, in a TikTok video, that he meant to end Kailyn’s life. During one alleged incident, Kailyn was holding their son. She wrote on social media that she fought for her life but that she did not want to call the police. She said she wanted Chris to get better, choose her, and not mistreat her.

Chris Is Not Where He Wants to Be

He was arrested in January 2020 for allegedly violating a protective order from October 2019, and in August 2020, was convicted of offensive touching, as well as not complying with a bond order.

Although Chris got sentenced to two years in jail, his conviction was suspended, and he served a Level 2 probation sentence instead. Chris was ordered to have no further personal contact with Kailyn. He was also instructed to take DA classes alongside mental health treatment and continual therapy.

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In January 2021, on his podcast P. T. S. D – Pressure Talks with Single Dads, Chris talked about his legal battles with Kailyn, his probation, and the treatment he sought. He said, “If I didn’t go through what I went through, I wouldn’t be where I’m at right now,” but admitted, “I’m not where I want to be, but I’m way, way beyond the point of where I was.”

Followers Shared Their Thoughts on Instagram

Kailyn’s followers haven’t always sided with her on social media. On the TEENMOMFANZ Instagram page, reactions to Kailyn’s recent TikTok post were mixed with one commenter saying on Instagram, in part, “She always wants things to go her way or no way at all.”

Another commenter on Instagram called Kailyn a “control freak, especially when it comes to custody and child support.”

But one of Kailyn’s fans supported her on the TEENMOMFANZ page, commenting, “Good for her. He is a hater!”

While Kailyn mentioned a preliminary hearing in her message to followers, an official court date in 2024 between Kailyn and Chris has yet to be confirmed.

Mackenzie Edwards Responds To Rumor She’s Back With Ex

Photo Credits: Mackenzie Standifer/Instagram and Ryan Edwards/Instagram

Mackenzie Edwards has made her stance clear regarding recent discussions about her and her ex, Ryan Edwards. A few days ago, the Teen Mom OG star sparked excitement among her followers after posting a video on Instagram. The video, which was soon deleted, showed her with Ryan and their daughter Stella while eating at a restaurant. Despite the reaction online, Mackenzie has strongly denied that she and Ryan are rekindling their romance. 

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In an exclusive interview with The Ashley, Mackenzie stated that she was never getting back together with her ex. She said in the interview, “For 2024, the kids and I are going forward, not backwards.” She went on to explain that the clip she shared on social media was an old video. Mackenzie added, “He is wearing his wedding ring in the video because we were married at the time.” 

Ryan Has a New Girlfriend

The Ashley also reported that Mackenzie recently changed her last name on Instagram back to Standifer. Mackenzie claimed that not only are she and Ryan not back together but that she now actually has zero communication whatsoever with her baby daddy. She told The Ashley that this was because of Ryan’s new relationship with his girlfriend, Amanda Conner.

Mackenzie said, “We don’t speak because they feel it’s disrespectful toward their relationship.” However, she also added, “I hope eventually Ryan and I can reestablish communication so we can co-parent our kids.” Mackenzie filed for divorce from Ryan in February 2022 and also filed for a protection order against him.

Last year, The Sun obtained photos and videos from the police showing Mackenzie’s home after Ryan allegedly destroyed it. Body cam footage from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office showed the level of damage done to the vacant home. The destruction included broken windows and walls covered with graffiti and slurs. The Sun alleged that much of the graffiti in the property was directed towards Mackenzie. 

The footage started with officers entering Mackenzie’s home through the back because the front door was blocked by a couch that had been flipped over. Once the officers entered, they found that the refrigerator had also been turned over with everything inside spilling onto the floor. The Sun also reported that there was even a firearm out of its safe, sitting on the kitchen counter.

In September of last year, the same outlet had also reported on Ryan’s new relationship with Amanda. The newspaper alleged that Ryan met the single mother in rehab. 

Mackenzie Has No Intentions of Getting Back With Ryan

However, Mackenzie was making her feelings about Ryan clear before he and Amanda were a factor. Us Weekly reported that she had spoken out after Ryan allegedly implied that Mackenzie no longer wanted to go ahead with their divorce.

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The outlet shared that in October of last year, Mackenzie took to Instagram to share a photo of her and her three children at the beach with Ryan cropped out. In the comments, one fan asked the Teen Mom for her opinion on Ryan’s remarks about their divorce. They asked if it was correct that Mackenzie wouldn’t sign the divorce papers, as alleged on MTV. Mackenzie’s two-word reply was simply “um no.” 

It’s been clear for a while that Mackenzie has no interest in getting back with Ryan. Despite this, she still claims that she hopes to one day talk to him again, for the sake of their two children.