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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

Photo Credits: Kane Brown/Instagram

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

Photo Credits: Todd Chrisley/Instagram

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

Photo Credits: Farrah Abraham/Instagram

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

Photo Credits: Julie Chrisley/Instagram

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

Photo Credits: The Bobby Bones Show

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
Photo Credits: Maren Morris/ Instagram and Ryan Hurd/Instagram

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.”