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90 Day Fiance: Are Paola and Russ Still Together?

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Gorgeous 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? star Paola Mayfield is answering some nagging questions that followers can't help but ask.

(Though curiously, she leaves one major question off of the list)

The biggest and most important query is whether or not she and Russ are still together and whether they've finally stopped fighting over Paola's job.

Paola Mayfield and Russ Mayfield, Valentines Day 2018

Pao starts her post with: "I hope this photo gets your attention!"

You'll see the photo in question in a moment. Suffice it to say that she was successful.

"Frequently asked questions: Did my husband ever get over me taking photos like this?" Paola says.

This is just the first of several FAQs that she wishes to address.

"Well," she answers. "Yes and no but it doesn’t affect him as much as some of you."

Believe it or not, Paola actually gets hate sometimes from fans who think that she should abandon her career to just, like, iron the curtains of her lord husband's house.

"He accepts me," Paola says. "Loves me and respects me the way I am and lets me work even when he is not 100% comfortable."

Paola Mayfield Wants Your Attention

"We fight and we make up," Paola says. "Girls talk like never they fight with their spouses, talking about me not being a “good wife” just because the gigs I take are 'too sexy'"

Some people don't argue with their loved ones, but those are definitely a minority.

"But let’s be honest," Paola continues. "None of you have seen photos of me completely naked or rumors of me being unfaithful to my husband."

Definitely not! Though there is of course nothing wrong with posing nude.

Paola writes: "My only 'sin' is my work."

It is good that Pao put sin in quotation marks, because, even if you believe that there is such a thing as sin, it's hard to imagine that looking pretty in photos qualifies as one.

"God will be the only one judging me," Paola says. "Not wannabe perfects!"

Russ Mayfield and Paola Mayfield, July 4 2018

Paola cites another question: "Why do I not end up my friendship with Juan?"

Russ had some insecurities about his wife's friendship with Juan, leading some fans to absurdly demand that she end a friendship.

"It is easy to say it," Paola says. "But you wouldn't call it a friendship if you don't care about someone after 16 years of friendship and without trying to make it work."

She's right!

"I don't have many friends," Paola continues. "Maybe because I don't trust people that easy and I am ok with that but giving up part of my life and past isn't easy for me."

"I love my husband but I also love my friends," Paola explains.

That's good. Any boyfriend or husband who insists that you stop having friends is toxic.

"My life didn't end when I got married," Paola explains. "it was the beginning of a new chapter."

Paola Mayfield and Russ in the Water

Last but not least, Paola addresses questions about "My 'delusional' modeling and acting career. This is one is easy."

"I really don’t know why people care so much if I model or act at my age," she admits.

For the record, Paola is drop-dead gorgeous. But that's beside the point. Even if she weren't, it would still be her choice to model.

Paola asks and answers: "Is it your business if I succeed or fail? No."

"Is it your life?" Paola asks, before answering: "No."

She's right.

"I'm living my life to the fullest," Paola writes. "And I'm having so much fun with all that I do!"

Paola Mayfield and Russ Mayfield, Breakfast Time

"My conscience is clear and clean," Paola writes, followed by a red heart emoji.

Paola then says that she is "just happy that I'm doing great and I’m chasing my dreams."

Good for her!

As we mentioned, there was no effort to address lingering questions about whether Paola Mayfield is pregnant.

But though she is a reality star, that's still her business.

Perhaps it was so far from her mind that she didn't even think to include it on the list.

Maybe.


Halsey Dumps G-Eazy, Hints That She Caught Him Cheating

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Well, it's official.

After a year of dating, singer Halsey and rapper G-Eazy have officially called it quits.

Halsey and G-Eazy

Halsey stunned fans by making the announcement on Instagram earlier this week.

"I normally keep this kind of thing private but provided our public nature I feel the need to inform my fans," the 23-year-old wrote.

“G-Eazy and I are taking some time apart. I’m eager to continue the upcoming passage of time dedicating myself to my art and career, and the duration of my tour.”

She added:

“I wish him the best. Thanks for respecting our privacy at this time.”

It was a typical boilerplate amicable breakup announcement -- but it wasn't along before Halsey complicated the situation with a cryptic tweet:

Halsey Tweet

As fans were quick to point out, "pumpkin eater" is generally preceded by the words "Peter, Peter" or "cheater, cheater," and unless Halsey was watching Family Guy or dreaming of Dinklage at the time of the tweet, the former doesn't really make sense.

The singer didn't speak up to set the record straight when fans started speculating that this was her way of suggesting G-Eazy had been unfaithful.

And this seems to be a situation in which her silence speaks volumes.

Whatever the case, Halsey wasted no time before posting a "revenge body" bikini pic on the 'Gram.

Of course, her followers might be reading into this one too deeply.

Halsey Bikini Photo

It's hotter than Satan's taint in most of the US right now, and really, anyone who's outdoors wearing anything more than swimwear this week is clinically insane.

So it's possible Halsey simply decided to post a photo in which she's wearing a bikini, and there's no vengeful motive behind it.

It's also possible that we've devoted entirely too much thought to a Halsey bikini photo.

Anyway, despite the fact that the couple enjoyed collaborative success with the hit single "Him & I," members of Halsey's inner circle are reportedly thrilled about the split.

It seems some were opposed to the relationship from the start, and their feelings only intensified after G-Eazy was arrested for assault and possession following an altercation in a bar back in May.

Besides, couple duets are great, but we all know the real money is in breakup songs.

Big Brother Recap: Who Was Evicted First? Who's The New Head of Household?

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It was the end of the line for one houseguest on Thursday's episode of Big Brother, and the oddest thing about the hour was the lack of campaigning from either party. 

Maybe Sam Bledsoe knew that she was safe either way with her power, but Steve was sitting a little too pretty for my liking. Luckily for both nominees, their fellow houseguests were deliberating right up until the eviction ceremony. 

Seriously though, the Big Brother live feeds have been on fire the last few days with all of the backstabbings, and it's only going to get crazier from here on out as the battle lines are drawn by the end of this hour. 

Steve Arienta-Sam Bledsoe

It's bizarre, but CBS opted to make viewers sit through the obnoxious relationship that is Faysal and Haleigh instead of showing the back and forth. 

It's Week Two, and we already have two showmances, with one of them about to become a love triangle. Bayliegh and Swaggy C (that name will never stop sounding ridiculous!) are paired off, and it seems Faysal and Haleigh are, too. 

There's always trouble in paradise in the Big Brother house, and it seems that Kaitlyn is pissed about the latter pairing. The awkward thing about all of it is that she has a thing for Faysal but has been open about having someone back home. 

We thought with Kaitlyn being a life coach she would be able to get her $hit together, but it seems that she's losing that spark we noticed in her upon entering the house. 

Kaitlyn Herman

Could it be that Big Brother took her crystals and oils off her when she entered the house? Should we get Spencer Pratt on the line to ask him if this is a common side effect to not having his crystals? 

In any case, the eviction rolled around, and it was always going to be a close call with the two alliances having a similar amount of players. 

Week 1 Votes:

  • Scottie votes to evict: Sam J
  • C votes to evict: Steve
  • Chris votes to evict: Sam
  • Bayleigh votes to evict: Sam 
  • Rachel votes to evict: Steve 
  • Kaycee votes to evict: Steve 
  • Faysal votes to evict: Sam 
  • Haleigh votes to evict: Sam 
  • Angela votes to evict: Steve 
  • Brett votes to evict: Steve 
  • Winston votes to evict: Steve 
  • Kaitlyn votes to evict: Steve 
  • Angie votes to evict: Sam

Steve Arienta was evicted by a vote of 7-6.

Steve Arienta

Yes, that means Sam got to keep her power to use another week because she successfully escaped the block. The most surprising thing about this eviction was that Kaitlyn turned her back on her alliance and pulled the shocked face when Steve was sent out the door. 

Swaggy and Bayliegh did not know where to look when their ally was sent out because it confirmed to them that there was someone working both sides of the house, and that's problematic for them. 

All told, the HOH competition was high stakes because each side of the house vied for the power to nominate for eviction. 

The houseguests were tasked with sending a ball into the air to hit a building with a number on it. Whichever one had the highest number would be crowned HOH. 

Kaitlyn Herman - Big Brother Season 20

Kaitlyn slid into victory, meaning that she will have to pick a side and stick with it before the numbers start to drop. 

Julie also revealed that Sam's power meant that if someone is evicted, they would play a competition live to get back into the game. 

As always, we'll keep you up to speed with the latest Big Brother Spoilers!

What did you think of the first eviction?

Were you surprised?

Hit the comments below. 

Big Brother continues Sunday on CBS. 

Anna Duggar Gushes Over Josh, Makes Internet Barf

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Poor, Anna Duggar.

Correction: poor, poor, POOR Anna Duggar.

The mother of five remains married to her husband despite Josh Duggar having been involved in two of the more disgusting scandals we can recall.

We can't imagine she has any kind of support system around her -- and we can imagine that her in-laws have all laid on extreme guilt trips about her leaving her gross husband and trying to start over without his terrible influence.

This is relevant once again because Anna made a surprising return to Instagram in early July of 2018, actually writing nice things about Josh in honor of a milestone for the couple.

Get out that barf bag and scroll down to find out what she said...

1. Yes, Anna Duggar is on Instagram

Josh duggar and a kid
But she rarely posts messages or photos. The last time she shared a picture of Josh Duggar was on March 1, 2017. It was the picture above and she wrote as a caption: "Happy Birthday Josh! I’m so thankful for the 30 years of life God has given you - I love you!"

2. The Last Time Anna Posted Anything at All?

Annamessage
You need to go back to May 1, 2018. She asked if anyone would be watching the film "Love Arrows" and included with this question the quote above.

3. So, Why Did She Return on July 5?

Annad
Because "June was an exciting month for our family," Anna wrote as a caption to multiple photos, explaining why as follows: "Marcus, Michael and I are are officially a year older + Josh and I celebrated our 10 year engagement anniversary!" It was this last statement that got the attention of fans, especially when you consider how she followed it up.

4. She Followed It Up with This Photo

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And also with this conclusion to her caption: "The past 10 years have been a wonderful adventure. So thankful for God's redeeming grace and His blessings to us along the way, especially our 5 M's!"

5. A Wonderful Adventure, Huh?

Reacttoanna
That's one way to look at it. Fans had a mixture of responses to this description, from those who thought Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have pressured Anna to remain married... to those who thought it was no one's business... to those who believe Josh had been redeemed.

6. Wait... Redeemed for What?!?

Anna and josh duggar
In case you aren't aware, let us refresh your memory here: Josh admitted in May of 2015 that he molested two of his sisters and five girls overall. It was also revealed that his parents were aware of these actions, yet did not go to the authorities.
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Tyler Baltierra Details Mental Illness in Powerful New Poem

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Teen Mom OG star Tyler Baltierra struggles with his mental health, and has to defend himself and explain to fans that his mental illness doesn't make him a bad parent.

He's absolutely right. He has coping mechanisms, and one of those is expressing himself through poetry.

In a powerful and evocative new poem, he explains what it's like to endure the fog of depression and anxiety on a daily basis.

Tyler Baltierra Gets Honest on Instagram

On Instagram, Tyler Baltierra shared a somewhat freeform poem that, at first, might resemble prose.

"Living with this depression & anxiety causes hurt." Tyler's poem begins. "Its brain is like an alien stuck in a foreign body."

A lot of people can feel that way. Particularly those who endure a chronic battle with an illness.

"That body just keeps getting up," Tyler continues. "it keeps putting on these clothes & it goes about the day doing whatever is required."

It sounds like he is describing an empty routine that feels devoid of meaning.

"But It barely eats," Tyler laments. "It’s always weak & it’s always tired."

Tyler Baltierra, Instagram Selfie

Many feel betrayed by their flesh prisons, and Tyler is no exception.

"But I’m so confused," Tyler writes. "I just don’t get it, because if it’s so weak & it’s so tired, then why can’t it sleep when it’s time for its mind to retire."

Insomnia is a special kind of torment that adds insult to injury for those enduring the chronic fatigue that can accompany depression.

"It’s like its mind is this tire that keeps spinning in circles & it gets lost every time it takes a spin while driving on that thin of a wire."

By this point, you have no doubt noted that retire and wire rhyme with some earlier words. There's a lot of that going on.

"But even though it lacks the ability to see what is required," Tyler says. "That doesn’t mean It’s not allowed to desire the love & compassion every other human being desires."

Tyler with Catelynn

"It feels like it’s a conspire to not have known this information prior," Tyler writes.

He means a conspiracy, but he's using poetic license to play with the word.

"Because now all these thoughts in its brain caused by all these demons inside won’t stop talking with such an evil tone that’s dire..."

To be clear, he's not talking about delusions of demons. He's talking about the horror of intrusive thoughts.

(On their own, intrustive thoughts are supposed to be prompts to do things that we don't want to do, so that our horrified internal reactions reinforce our resistance to those impulses. Mental illness can make that much worse)

Tyler writes: "& that tone distracts it from ever being able to see the positivity in this life it could actually acquire."

That's depression for you.

Tyler Baltierra and Fancy Jacket

Tyler Baltierra ends his poem with the tag: "#PoetryIsMyBrainsFreedom."

The Teen Mom OG star has opened up about his mental health struggles in the past.

Recently, he shared a heartbreaking poem that he wrote while battling suicidal ideation after getting the news of his father, Butch Baltierra, once again going to jail.

A person's parent's screw-ups, as a parent or as a human being, can haunt their children well into adulthood.

Tyler has explained that he shares all of this, not only because expressing himself through poetry is therapeutic, but because he hopes to help people.

Sometimes, the most powerful thing that you can do for someone is to make them understand that they are truly not alone.

Catelynn and Tyler Make Faces

The comments under Tyler's poem were filled with expressions of support and sympathy.

A number of followers mentioned that they very personally understood his experiences.

Others recommended CBD oil, which they say can alleviate anxiety and depression like marijuana without producing the high.

It is always heartwarming to see people come together with solutions that worked for them, but not every solution is universal.

Chris Brown Arrested for Felony Battery (See His Mug Shot!)

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Chris Brown put on a concert at the Coral Sky Ampitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida on Thursday night.

The singer was then put in handcuffs.

Maybe not literally, but the violent artist was taken into custody by police as soon as he walked off the stage yesterday evening.

Chris Brown is Dancing

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office., Brown was arrested on an outstanding out-of-county warrant from last year.

Per local station WPTV, the alleged woman beater was booked on a felony battery charge  from the Hilllsborough County Sheriff's Office, stemming from an incident last spring.

This incident centered on Brown reportedly punching a photographer during a paid club appearance when he was serving as the establishment's DJ.

That does sound like something he would do, doesn't  it?

Brown was released last night on $2,000 bail and wasted little time commenting on the arrest like the jackass that he is.

"What’s NEW????? Show tomorrow!!!!," he wrote, along with a heart emoji.

Chris Brown. Always the victim, right?

Chris Brown Mug Shot (2018)

The R&B artist's next tour date is actually scheduled for July 15 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

He's been performing the road since early last month and has been keeping a fairly low profile for several weeks now, barely abusing a single woman during this time.

We last heard from him when Brown celebrated his daughter Royalty's fourth birthday with baby mama Nia Guzman.

Over the years, of course, Brown has had a multitude of run-ins with the law, starting with physical assault charges from when he punched Rihanna in the face in 2009.

Repeatedly.

Chris Brown in Yellow

Brown was later charged with felony assault and making criminal threats for this pummeling; he was sentenced to five years of probation and community service.

In 2013, Brown's probation was revoked after he was involved in an alleged hit-and-run in Los Angeles.

The charges were later dropped, but he was given 1,000 additional hours of community service.

Still, no jail time. Because he can sing and dance really well!

In 2016, Brown was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon following a nine-hour standoff of sorts at his California mansion. 

A beauty queen claimed the singer brandished a weapon at her inside his home during this incident -- and Brown responded by referring to the police as "idiots" who were part of a "gang."

He's a real pearl of a human being.

Chris Brown in a Baggy Shirt

In 2017, a judge granted ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran a restraining order against the singer for the next five years.

She said in court that Brown texted her violent threats and assaulted her.

"Make sure ya'll don't be listening to all this bullsh-t, man," Brown said in response last year, adding:

"What all them other people on the outside doing, let them do what they doing. I don't know what the f-ck they talking about."

They're talking about you being an awful person, Chris.

At least that's what we hope everyone keeps talking about.

Leah Messer: Secret Older Boyfriend Revealed!

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We supposed it's no great surprise that Leah Messer prefers to keep her love life on the down-low these days.

After two divorces and a handful of failed flings, Leah probably wants to make sure a relationship is the real deal before she shares the news with her millions of social media followers.

In the past, that's proven to be easier said than done.

(Remember when Leah and T.R. Dues tried to keep their relationship a secret and Teen Mom 2 obsessives found out about it immediately?)

Ms. Messer may have learned a lesson or two from those experiences, however, because she managed to keep her current relationship under wraps for several months.

According to The Ashley's Reality Roundup, Leah is dating a man named Jason -- and things have gotten serious in a hurry.

Jump into the gallery below for the low-down on Leah's new dude:

1. A Messy Love Life

Leah messer selfie
Leah's romances have been the cause of a good deal of strife over the years. Fortunately, Ms. Messer has remained in the game and never gave up on finding love.

2. Keeping It Local

Leah messer and her daughters
Leah is flush with cash these days, and obviously, she's not burdened by a full-time job -- but she's still a single mother of three young girls, which doesn't allow a lot of time for travel. So Leah tends to favor romantic prospects who live nearby.

3. Splitting on Good Terms

Leah messer on camera
Leah's most high-profile breakups -- including her two divorces -- certainly weren't painless, but to her credit, she's managed to maintain close friendships with the fathers of her three kids.

4. Leah and Corey

Leah messer with corey simms
Leah married Corey Simms -- the father of her twins, Ali and Aleeah -- in 2011. She admitted to cheating on him after just six months of marriage, and the couple called it quits shortly thereafter.

5. Leah and Jeremy

Leah messer and jeremy calvert together
One year later, Leah tied the knot with Jeremy Calvert. The marriage lasted just shy of three years and produced Leah's youngest daughter, Adalynn.

6. Ups and Downs

Leah messer smiling
In the years since her second divorce, Leah has endured a series of failed flings (including a brief reconciliation with Jeremy), but those closest to the TM2 star say it looks as though she's finally found love again ...
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Sarah Hyland Flaunts Surgical Scars, Bikini Body in New Pics

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Last month, Sarah Hyland was torn from work against her will and hospitalized for an unknown health issue.

Without getting too specific about what went wrong, she was direct with fans that she had faced a serious health crisis.

Now, she's clearly feeling better -- and is showing off her surgical scars in a bikini. Well, half a bikini.

Sarah Hyland on July 4 2018

Wednesday was the Fourth of July, and Modern Family star Sarah Hyland had more to celebrate than just her independence.

After her recent hospitalization from a health scare, Sarah had to take it easy.

In fact, she was only recently given permission to return to the gym for her fitness regimen.

So finally getting to party with her friends must have been a relief.

Hyland showed off only a few images. In them, she was wearing a bikini (sometimes only half of a bikini).

And, in her Instagram stories, Hyland gave fans an up-close view of her surgical scars.

Sarah Hyland and Her Scars

"#scarsondisplay" she writes.

This shot of her body, including her flat and incredibly toned abdomen, shows off some of those scars on her lower torso.

As a young child, Hyland was diagnosed with kidney dysplasia.

This is a problem that begins with a malformation during fetal development in which the kidney is a series of cysts of various sizes.

As a result, she has had numerous surgeries over the course of her life -- and received a kidney transplant from her father in 2012.

She is also on both anti-rejection medications and steroids, which makes it difficult for her to gain muscle mass -- or weight of any kind.

Sarah Hyland Gets Candid

She also shared a more casual, less up-close-and-personal photo of herself in a bikini, apparently from before she snapped the glimpse at her scars.

"Actual candid before a ‘photo,’" Hyland writes.

In direct sunlight, her scars are less visible.

Most, when looking at this photo of the 27-year-old actress, would just take in that she has an incredible bikini body.

Oh, and that her whimsical pineapple-shaped drink is a delight.

Sarah Hyland Shares Selfie

Sarah Hyland opened up about having to quit filming on June 18 for a short while under doctor's orders.

She has had to be put on bedrest in the past, but has sometimes filmed Modern Family during those periods. This time, she had to step back from work for a hospitalization..

"Sometimes a selfie is more than just a good angle and feelin cute," Hyland wrote.

"This time for #nationalselfieday I’ve decided to share my truth," she continued. "As painful as it is."

"So here is my face that was torn from work against my will. But I’m very grateful it was," Hyland clarifies. "Health should always come first."

She's right!

She also credited her precious dog with warning her that she needed hospitalization.

Sarah Hyland at Home

After Hyland shared her hospitalization with the world, Wells Adams spoke up on Instagram.

"I miss this one a lot," he wrote. "Coming home soon baby!"

He was apparently filming Bachelor in Paradise at the time.

Adams and Hyland went public with their relationship last Halloween, when they unveiled their Stranger Things costumes. Adorable.

It is so nice to see that Sarah Hyland was feeling well enough to party with her friends this week.

She should be proud of her incredible body. Her scars are part of that. They show how much she has endured and survived.


Jenelle Evans: I Don't Give a F--K That Everyone Hates David Eason!

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David Eason is the worst, right? We can all agree on that?

He's scary, violent, aggressive, rude, controlling, homophobic, transphobic, selfish, inconsiderate ... the list of his terrible attributes goes on and on and on.

Like, we can't think of a single positive thing to say about the guy, except maybe that it's impressive how he continues to keep getting worse every single day.

He's just so, so bad, and in a surprising new development, Jenelle has admitted that she's aware of that.

It's just that she doesn't care.

1. Dang It, David

Dang it david
Jenelle began dating David in the fall of 2015. Things have been going downhill ever since.

2. A Change?

Jenelle evans poses in a bikini
In the beginning of their relationship, a lot of casual Teen Mom 2 fans believed that David was good for Jenelle because she wasn't getting arrested so much anymore, and because they got together about a month after she broke up with Nathan Griffith, and hey, who wouldn't look good next to that guy, right?

3. Meanwhile ...

David eason allergic to shirts
Hardcore viewers decided to look into the guy a little further though, and what they found ... well, it was bad

4. A Bit of a History

Jenelle evans and david eason selfie
It turns out that David's mug shot collection is almost as impressive as Jenelle's -- he's been arrested numerous times for charges like breaking and entering, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a few DUIs. He's served two separate jail sentences, both for four months.

5. Bad News

Jenelle evans david eason photo
And in some official court documents, David's ex and the mother of his son claimed that he'd been choked her and threatened to kill her while she was pregnant. He was found not guilty of any crimes, but remember, for a long time he wasn't able to see his son because of a restraining order, so it would seem that a judge determined that something was amiss.

6. Again: The Worst

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So yeah, not such a great guy, right? And we're only on his life BEFORE Jenelle so far.
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Three Poachers Eaten Alive by Lions While Trying to Hunt Rhino

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Just days after a big game hunter's giraffe trophy went viral as people shared their disgust and outrage, another story is making headlines.

This time, however, a group of poachers crept onto a wildlife preserve with the intention of killing a rhinoceros.

Things did not go their way, because they were found and devoured by lions.

Lion Gnaws on a Bone

On Thursday, the Sibuya Game Preserve issued a press release, written by preserve owner Nick Fox.

"Sometime during the night of Sunday 1st and early hours of Monday 2nd July," the release begins. "A group of at least three poachers entered Sibuya Game Reserve."

Horrifying that this still happens, even on wildlife preserves.

But this time, things did not go as the poachers had planned.

The release details: "They were armed with, amongst other things, a high powered rifle with a silencer, an axe, wire cutters and had food supplies for a number of days."

Gruesome tools.

The release notes that these are "all the hallmarks of a gang intent on killing rhino and removing their horns."

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They believe that these hunters became the hunted at some time around 4:30am on Monday morning.

But they did not discover the remains for another day and a half.

"At about 4.30 pm on Tuesday 3rd July," the release continues. "One of our field guides on game drive alerted the Anti-Poaching Unit that there appeared to be human remains as well as other items in the immediate vicinity of the lions."

In terms of body parts, they found one human skull and a fragment of a human pelvis.

They identified that there were three victims based upon finding three pairs of gloves, and the knowledge that rhino-poachers tend to work in threes.

"Clearly," Fox's release says. "The poachers had walked into a pride of six lions and some, if not all had been killed."

They used a helicopter to search for any fleeing survivors, but found no trace.

Lion Photo

"At this stage it is not clear exactly how many poachers were killed but the Police forensic team continue to investigate," the release says.

When this news broke, many animal rights advocates were of course relieved at the news that a rhino had been spared from a grisly fate.

Those happy thoughts turned grim, however, when people began to worry about the fate of the lions themselves. Would they, people feared, be euthanized?

In a follow-up post, the Sibuya Game Preservea ddressed those concerns.

"We have received many questions relating to the future of the six lions involved in the tragic incident surrounding the killing of suspected poachers," the post begins.

You can stop holding your breath -- the lions are not going to be killed.

lion tranquilized

(Please note that this particular lion in the photograph has been tranquilized so that he can be monitored for conservation efforts)

"The six lions involved were darted (anesthetized) from a game viewing vehicle," the post explains. "And their reaction to the vehicle at that time was closely monitored by myself, the veterinary staff as well as our conservation staff."

The post is happy to announce that "their behaviour appeared no different from that exhibited towards these vehicles over the last ten years."

In other words, there is no indication that these lions have suddenly realized that humans are delicious, easy prey and are not preparing to drag innocent biologists out of their cars for a snack.

"Although we will continue to be extremely vigilant," the post says. "We remain positive that this incident will not necessitate any changes to the status quo of our lions."

Lion in an Enclosure

This should serve as a reminder that lions are powerful predators who view humans traveling on foot as potential prey.

They may be beautiful, but they should be photographed from afar under the guidance of those who are truly experienced with African wildlife.

Or, you know, at a zoo.

Many hope that this event will be a stern reminder to poachers that perhaps they should not be in a line of work that involves snuffing out an innocent life in order to cut off part of its face.

Sometimes, people who sneak into wildlife preserves get eaten.

Meghan Markle's Dad Thinks the Royals Have Stolen His Daughter

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They say that when you marry someone, you marry their family, too.

Unfortunately for Prince Harry, his new wife Meghan Markle has a cool-ass mom but the rest of her relatives are flat-out garbage people with garbage souls.

A Ride Through Town

For a long time, it looked as though Meghan's half-sister, Samantha Grant, would be the worst of the lot.

But in the weeks since his daughter became a duchess, Meg's dad, Thomas Markle, has been giving Samantha a run for her money in the terribleness department.

First, Thomas Markle skipped the wedding for reasons that still aren't completely clear.

Then he proceeded to give a series of bonkers interviews to less-than-reputable outlets like TMZ, in which he seethed about everything from the way he's been treated in the press to the fact that Donald Trump gets to meet the queen.

Those closest to Thomas say he feels as though he's been abandoned by both Meghan and the royals.

He reportedly believes he's been hung out to dry without anyone helping him to navigate the rough waters of constant media scrutiny.

Thomas Markle

“Thomas adores his daughter and swears he never wanted attention from the interviews,” a source close to Thomas tells Us Weekly.

“All he’s ever cared about is protecting Meghan.”

The insider adds that Thomas expected an open line of communication with the royals, saying:

“He wants the royals to stand by his side, but of course so far they haven’t.”

But if Thomas is waiting for an apology, we hope he's not holding his breath.

Because apparently, Meghan thinks he's the one who should be saying he's sorry.

Meghan Markle: An Image

“Meghan hasn’t spoken to Thomas since the day after her wedding,” says a palace insider.

The source adds that the royals are “frustrated” that Thomnas continues to talk to grant interviews.

“Thomas is walking a fine line,” says a different informant.

"This blabbing needs to stop if he wants to maintain any relationship with Harry and Meghan.”

Needless to say, that seems extremely unlikely.

If we've learned anything about the Markle family, it's that blabbing is what they do best -- and Meghan made the right call by moving an ocean away from them.

Joy-Anna Duggar Faces "Greatest Fear" in This Scary Video

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The countdown to a new season of Counting On is... well... on.

When this TLC favorite returns with new episodes on July 30, fans will go behind the scenes of Joy-Anna Duggar's first-ever birth.

Joy-Anna Duggar with Son

If you'll recall, she and husband Austin Forsyth welcomed a very large boy named Gideon into their world in February, just about 39 weeks after they got married.

It was a blessed occasion for the newlyweds, of course, who announced the addition to their immediate family as follows:

“We are blessed beyond measure with the arrival of our son, Gideon Martyn Forsyth.

"Looking at our child for the first time was such an incredible moment! God is so good, and we are both so thankful."

But while this event took place months ago, viewers Counting On will have a chance to relive it in a few weeks.

Indeed, Joy-Anna's frightening labor and birthing experience will be featured on the first new episode of this summer.

Joy-Anna Duggar, Family

"As we get closer to the birth I think there’s a lot of emotions, somewhat nervous. A little scared,” Joy-Anna says a sneak peak obtained and published by People Magazine.

As is the case for all Duggar women, Joy-Anna had originally planned home birth.

However, after being in labor for more than 20 hours, her midwife determined the baby was breech. Hence, the need for an emergency C-Section.

That's a serious surgery.

“Seeing my wife in pain, that was probably about the hardest,” Forsyth says in this clip.

"Having a C section is my greatest fear," Joy-Anna says simply.

Thankfully, Gideon is a happy and healthy little boy.

Duggar has since shared a photo of the child, ignoring all the scandalous chatter over whether she and Austin had a shotgun marriage because she got pregnant while engaged.

As for what else fans can expect from new installments of Counting On?

- A look at Josiah Duggar’s courtship with Lauren Swanson.

- Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell’s honeymoon and subsequent pregnancy announcement.

- Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo’s exciting reveal that she’s expecting her first child with husband Jeremy Vuolo.

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"There’s never a dull moment in our family,” Jessa Seewald has said.

And this is true.

Love the Duggars or find their lifestyle appalling, this is definitely true.

Prepare to actually see the moment this summer when Josiah proposed to his now-wife as well, with Josiah and Lauren Swanson having only just gotten married.

“This is definitely the time and she is definitely the one. I’m just hoping I can say everything right,” he says above, before the trailer teases the exact moment when he gets down on one knee.

Counting On returns July 30 on TLC.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth: Basically Broken Up!

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Miley Cyrus once sang that it was all about The Climb.

However, according to a sad new report, she and Liam Hemsworth are on a descent.

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Miley Cyrus once asked Who Owns My Heart?

And now, for the first time in ages, the answer isn't clear.

Miley Cyrus once rode a wrecking ball while being totally naked.

And now her romance is allegedly wrecked while many men with balls likely prepare to woo her and hope she gets naked with them soon.

Which is all a roundabout way of saying that Cyrus has supposedly split from her long-time fiance.

The last we had heard about these stars, they had actually gotten married in a secret ceremony

But an anonymous insider says the exact opposite to Radar Online, alleging that there's actually been tension between the singer and the actor for a long time now.

And said tension has finally boiled over.

“They’ve been hanging by a thread for months,” this source tells this website. “Now they’re as good as broken up and there will be no wedding.”

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus are Together

It's unclear exactly what has caused these celebrities to go their separate ways.

Liam and Miley have been famously tight-lipped about their romance for years, making it difficult to discern crazy rumors about them from accurate reports.

In this case, Radar writes that Miley has left the Malibu home she was sharing with Liam and that she's no longer wearing an engagement ring.

“Miley’s been spending a lot more time at her parents’ house,” says a source. “She needs time to herself.”

Cyrus and Hemsworth have been engaged for what feels like a decade.

They met way back in 2009 on the set of the movie The Last Song and then dated for a couple years.

Miley Cyrus Loves Liam Hemsworth

But then they broke up, like a million times, only to get together in early 2016.

They've quietly been going strong ever since, only occasionally showing affection for each other in public, but also avoiding any sort of scandal or controversy.

So... what the heck has gone wrong? Why is the relationship now over?

Radar claims that Cyrus has grown tired of wedding planning and years for more independence.

“She’s accomplished a lot in her life, but there’s still a lot she wants to do - and Miley doesn’t want to have to answer to anybody, least of all a husband,” this insider sort of hilariously says.

Yes, Miley has been known to march to the beat of her own proverbial drum.

But it's been pretty clear for a very long time that Hemsworth is cool with that.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth and a Dog

What else may have therefore driven the pair apart?

Liam's desire to settle down and have a family, Radar finally claims.

“Liam’s over it,” a source concludes. “He wants kids and doesn’t want to keep putting it off...

“It’s ultimatum time for Liam. And pals aren’t betting on Miley making the commitment he wants!”

Alexis Bellino Shades Ex-Husband in Independence Day Post!

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Former The Real Housewives of Orange County star Alexis Bellino is getting divorced from her husband of 13 years, Jim.

Wednesday was the Fourth of July, and while Alexis wore her most patriotic bikini to celebrate the United States' independence from Great Britain.

And she made it clear that she was celebrating her own independence, as well.

Alexis Bellino Celebrated Independence Day

In the captions of this photo of her showing off her incredible body in this American flag bikini, Alexis is not subtle with her double-meaning.

Alexis writes: "Happy INDEPENDENCE Day friends!"

Yes, she wrote independence in all caps. Like we said ... this is not subtle.

In case anyone managed to miss it, however, she included some tags.

She wrote "#independent" followed by "#woman," and then "#letfreedomring."

Alexis Bellino and Children, Fourth of July

Dressed in a little more ... well, clothing, Alexis also posed in a photo with her three children.

Her son James is wearing blue and white -- a nice understated way to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Her twin daughters, Melania and Mackenna, are wearing American flag dresses.

Alexis herself is wearing a white dress in this photo.

While white is certainly one of the colors on the U.S. flag, some of her followers joked that she was "wearing the wrong flag."

A white flag, of course, is a symbol of surrender. Not the message that she intends to send during her divorce.

Alexis Bellino and Children at the Movies

Of course, when Alexis and Jim Bellino confirmed their divorce, the two made it very clear that they do not intend for this divorce to become contentious.

"It is with heavy hearts that we inform the public of our mutual decision to end our marriage," their joint statement began.

They acknowledged that they are divorcing, "but it’s important to us that you know we made this choice together, with love, and as the best decision for our children’s future."

"We hold one another in the highest regards as spouses, and especially as parents," they announced. "We have agreed on 50/50 custody of the children, and we ask that you respect our privacy by not theorizing about the reasons for our divorce."

"In recent days and weeks," they explained. "There has been a lot of negative discussion about our marriage and why it is ending."

Alexis Bellino and Jim Bellino

"Outside of the news of our decision to part ways, there is nothing provocative, alluring, or sordid about the dissolution of our marriage," Jim and Alexis insisted.

"Quite to the contrary," they said. "We strongly support each other just as we have since the beginning of our relationship."

Should fans take Alexis' declaration of independence as a sign that things are a little less amicable now?

"Our marriage was a good one, but we were never perfect people or spouses," they said. "No one is, and in this respect, we were a lot like millions of other married people."

They continued: "And, just like millions of other married people, we simply grew apart over time -- there is no ill will or bad blood between us."

"And maybe," their statement continued. "That’s why absurd rumors about our marriage and future together began when we filed for divorce."

Alexis Bellino Family Photo

"We ultimately want you to feel happy for us," Alexis and Jim said.

They asked fans to "respect our privacy during this difficult time, and pray for our mutual benefit as we weather this storm."

"To the fans who have supported us since the beginning," they continued.

"We’re grateful for how you cheers us on," they told fans. "We ask that you continue to cheer as our lives and the lives of our children change and ultimately improve as a result of this difficult decision."

So ... we should probably assume that Alexis is not trying to "start something" with Jim. They're just happier apart and she's not afraid to be honest about that.

Nathan Griffith: I Have PROOF That Jenelle Evans Beats Her Kids!

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Fans of Teen Mom 2 have known for years that Jenelle Evans' parenting is shoddy at best, abusive and criminally negligent at worst.

But this past week has provided more evidence than ever before that Jenelle is unfit to raise children.

Jenelle and Kaiser Birthday Pic

It all started when Evans' 4-year-old son Kaiser was dropped off to spend the weekend with his father, Nathan Griffith.

Griffith's mother, Doris Davidson, claims she immediately discovered several bruises on the boy.

And when she asked how he got so banged up, Kaiser reportedly blamed his controversial stepfather.

Griffith immediately dialled 911 to report the marks:

"I received my child and he has marks all over him," he told the dispatcher.

"We asked him about it and he said David hit him with a stick."

At the end of the weekend, Nathan and Doris refused to return Kaiser to his mother, but were eventually forced to do so when an emergency CPS investigation turned up no conclusive evidence of abuse.

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Despite considerable protest from his father, Kaiser is now back with Jenelle and David in what his father fears is an abusive situation.

But that doesn't mean Nathan and Doris are giving up the fight.

"Columbus County CPS has an open investigation on them still," a source close to the situation tells Radar Online.

And Nathan says he has evidence that will convince investigators that Jenelle should be stripped of all custody and visitation rights.

Insiders say Nathan took photos of five different bruises on Kaiser's body before he returned the boy to Jenelle.

It's unclear why this evidence didn't persuade the original investigator that the 4-year-old is being abused, but Nathan is reportedly confident that the photographs will be enough to have Jenelle stripped of all custody and visitation rights.

Jenelle Evans Family Selfie

Of course, as longtime followers of this conflict know, Nathan has been trying to have his son removed from Jenelle's home for almost a year, thus far to no avail.

The custody battle began back in September of 2017.

At the time, Nathan accused both Jenelle and David of using corporal punishment that left "bruises and markings on the child that are unusual and more than normal scrapes that a toddler may have."

Nathan also accused Jenelle of smoking pot while pregnant, something that she later admitted to.

Shortly after Nathan's original documents were filed, he accused Eason of punching Kaiser on more than one occasion.

Eason has denied the allegation.

Jenelle Evans with Family at Cheerleading Competition

David recently took to Instagram to attempt to explain Kaiser's bruising to the public:

“You couldn’t ask for a better kid," Eason wrote.

"Kaiser is more active than the rest and tends to be a little clumsy but he is a bruiser and nothing stops him when he is having a good time!” 

Needless to say, the comment aroused more suspicions than it allayed.

It remains to be seen if Nathan is actually in possession of sufficient evidence to prove to the court that Jenelle is an unfit mother.

Of course, some would say MTV already has thousands of hours of proof.

Watch Teen Mom 2 online to remind yourself of just how terrible a mom Jenelle really is.


Woman Tweets Airline Meet-Cute, Sparks #PlaneBae Controversy

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Twitter has erupted in controversy, folks.

Not over the color of a dress or the sound of a word this time, but over the right to one's privacy while on board an airplane.

Earlier this month, a Twitter user named Rosey Blair was flying to Dallas when she asked a young woman if he would switch seats with her so that she could sit next to her boyfriend.

The woman obliged, moving just one row up, right in front of Blair, and paving the way for a viral meet-cute.

Indeed, Blair proceeded to live-Tweet the interactions and the exchanges between this man and the man who took the window next along her side, sparking an unexpected controversy across social media.

Was Blair just being funny, providing a few chuckles for her followers by chronicling a pretty cool turn of events?

Or was she being way creepy for invading the privacy of these individuals?

Scroll down, learn more and decide for yourself.

1. Here We Do...

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First, Blair explained what had just transpired and what she HOPED would subequently transpire. She got followers ready for what was to come.

2. Total Flirts!

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It's happening! It's really happening! These fitness buffs hit it off before the plane even took off.

3. Vegetarians Unite!

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They share the same taste in food and in working out and their arms are SO close to touching. This is true love!

4. Oh, It Is TOTALLY On Now

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Trust us, fellas: when a woman puts her hair down, she is getting down to business.

5. So. Much. Closer.

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Let me just zoom in here and make a diagram so you fully understand the proximity of arms here. They are very close to each other!

6. We're Gonna Need ALL-CAPS for This

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A protein board, people! They've zoomed past drinks and are already sharing a meal together!
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Kaley Cuoco Hospitalized for Shoulder Surgery on Her Honeymoon

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On Saturday, June 30, Kaley Cuoco married Karl Cook! It's wonderful news!

After the wedding comes the honeymoon. Not all marriages begin like a fairy tale.

Unfortunately, Kaley ended up spending hers in the hospital while undergoing shoulder surgery.

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook, Hospital Honeymoon

Kaley Cuoco shared a couple of images of her less-than-blissful honeymoon.

"When your ‘honeymoon’ is shoulder surgery," Kaley says in the captions. "And your husband looks just as happy lol."

He was clearly a very good sport about the whole thing. As, of course, we would hope that any spouse would.

Kaley then announces that she is "on the road to recovery."

That is great news. The sooner that she makes a full recovery, the sooner that she can get back to enjoy her married life!

Kaley Cuoco, Honeymoon Crying

(This is a photo that Karl shared, showing how little enthusiasm she had for a spoiled honeymoon)

Kaley offers a shout-out to her fans.

"Thank you for all the love and support," Kaley writes, followed by a red heart emoji.

"Knowing @mrtankcook," she says. "I’m sure he will be posting tons of hilarious gems."

Gems like the photo of her very grumpy face.

"Thank god," Kaley says. "My hair color is on point"

Kaley Cuoco Recovers from Surgery

Though we're glad to hear that Kaley is recovering, that sounds like some truly miserable timing, right?

Kaley took to her Instagram stories to explain that the surgery wasn't an emergency situation.

"For everyone asking," Kaley explained. "Because everyone's been so sweet and worried about me, this is a planned surgery."

She reveals that this surgical appointment is one that "I've had for over a year."

"I hurt it over a year ago," Kaley reveals, adding that she "did not need immediate surgery" at the time.

"So," Kaley explains. "I brilliantly planned it five days after our wedding. Right, babe?"

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook, Wedding Dance

That is ... not ideal timing.

At the same time, however, it's certainly better than undergoing surgery prior to your wedding.

You don't want your arm in a sling when you walk down the aisle.

Sometimes, people recovering from surgery are on medications that do not mix with alcohol. You certainly don't want that.

And since it's been scheduled for a year, it's not like she got injured on their honeymoon and had to cancel perfectly laid plans.

Kaley Cuoco Reception Photo

Back in the olden days, honeymoons were high-pressure situations in which a newly married couple was at least assumed to be having sex for the first time and, for the first time, getting to know one another in a domestic setting.

Now, unless you're part of a Duggar-like fertility cult or simply choose to wait, most couples are comfortable with each other sexually.

And, quite frankly, most have lived with each other well before tying the knot.

The honeymoon is now more of a very special vacation for couples and less of a high stakes opportunity to find out whether or not two near-strangers have made a catastrophic mistake.

In that sense, Kaley's timing is actually pretty great.

Sure, she's recovering from surgery -- but now she has her husband to look after her. That is so sweet.

Matt Roloff: I'm Loving Life in Arizona!

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Matt Roloff has made it very clear in his latest Instagram post:

He may never return to Oregon.

Matt Roloff in Arizona

No, the Little People, Big World patriarch did not come out and say this directly.

He didn't even imply it, really.

We're just reading between the lines a little bit here, based on some of the rumors we've heard; some of the news that has been leaking out; and some of Matt's own words.

Roloff has said himself that he's moving to Arizona, having reportedly purchased a home there that formerly belonged to the parents of his girlfriend, Caryn Chandler.

He's been spending a lot of time in this state -- and, as you can tell by the photo above, he's having himself a blast there.

"Must admit... I love the hot temps with the low humidity. Today 109 with 11%," wrote Roloff as a caption to this image.

Holy hotness, huh?!?

But at least it was a dry heat.

Matt Roloff Loves America

Matt is a busy man these days.

And he's not busy doing anything on his family's farm, which is a pretty huge change for the veteran reality star.

Roloff is actually about to embark on a book tour, telling Instagram followers that he may soon be coming to their city in order to meet them, greet them and sign some autographs.

What does this all mean for the future of Little People, Big World?

That's what we've been wondering for awhile now.

Over the past several installments of this TLC hit, both Matt and ex-wife Amy have expressed some doubts over where things are going.

Said the latter a few weeks ago, for example:

"I don't know what the future of the farm really holds...  it's a challenge sometimes with Matt and I living on the farm together, being divorced and everything."

Matt Roloff Looks Happy

Amy and Matt are both in serious relationships, the former with Chris Marek and the latter with Chandler.

They've been living within just a couple hundred yards of each other for years now, despite their divorce and despite some understandable tension that exists between the exes.

They do mostly get along, but they sometimes clash pretty hard over their shared business.

Of course, the ex-spouses also have two grandkids, Jackson and Ember, both of whom reside in Oregon.

Would Matt really move far away for extended periods of time?

It seems a little hard to believe when you consider how close he is to these toddlers.

Case in point:

Celebrating with Jackson

But Arizona is clearly calling on occasion and Matt is very happy to answer.

TLC is yet to make any announcements about the future of Little People, Big World, leaving fans to wonder whether it will return after this current run of episodes is over.

It's not as though it hasn't enjoyed a terrific run, of course.

Heck, it's helped the family set a world record!

If this will soon be the end, the series has had quite a run, that's for certain.

Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott: Getting Sober to Save Their Marriage?!

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Even though that their marriage seems to be one long rough patch, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are still together after 12 years.

This despite the fact that Dean's been caught cheating on multiple occasions and the two of them don't even really seem to like each other.

Spelling and McDermott

Lately, it's Tori and Dean's money troubles that have grabbed them the most tabloid headlines, and it's not hard to see why.

After all, these aren't typical celebrity money problems like when Johnny Depp was forced to sell his yacht.

No, this is coupon-clipping, mayonnaise sandwich-eating, regular folk poverty.

Last year alone, Tori and Dean were sued twice by American Express for separate outstanding debts totaling $87,595 and $37,981, respectively.

Add to that the couple's two federal tax liens for  $707,487 and $184,390, and it's plain to see that Tori and Dean are pretty screwed.

Last year, Spelling and McDermott sold their mansion in posh Calabasas and relocated to the considerably less-posh Encino.

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott, 12 Year Anniversary

But apparently, that wasn't enough to pull them out of the hole they're in.

Even after taking several severe austerity measures, McDermott was nearly imprisoned for unpaid child support.

It's enough to make outsiders wonder what the hell Tori and Dean are doing wrong.

In all likelihood, a combination of factors and circumstances have landed the couple in their current predicament, but those who know them best say the McDermotts' substance abuse certainly isn't helping their situation.

It's sort of a chicken-and-egg situation, as Tori's pill-popping has reportedly worsened in response to her financial woes, but the consensus seems to be that both she and Dean need to sober up before it's too late.

Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott: 2016 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

“They know their lives and the lives of their kids are hanging in the balance,” a source close to the pair tells Radar Online.

“They have to pull it together before it’s too late.”

Being born extremely wealthy is objectively good in most respects, but it doesn't prepare you for financial difficulties later in life.

And it seems Tori is beginning to crack under the pressure.

“Tori is losing it, mentally and physically. She’s been depressed, anxious and behaving erratically,” says the source.

"She is crying to anyone who will listen that she feels backed up on a ledge.”

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Pic

The insider adds that Tori was prescribed various anti-anxiety medications by her doctor, and has since become addicted to the pills:

“Tori has been dependent on the meds,” the informant says.

“They were affecting her behavior. She and Dean decided it would be best for her to wean herself off the pills, so she could be 100 percent present for her husband and her children.”

For his part, McDermott sobered up in 2014 after decades of alcoholism, but he's reportedly fallen off the wagon in recent months.

“Dean’s drinking led to him cheating on Tori in December 2013,” says the source. 

"And this only added to Tori’s stress.”

Tori Spelling with Dean McDermott Image

The insider claims that neither Tori and Dean are completely sober yet, but both have taken steps to curtail their substance intake.

“Once Tori began to get her meds under control, Dean decided to get sober, too,” said the source.

“They know it’s their last chance.”

Yeesh. Look, we might make fun of Tori and Dean a lot here, but it sounds like these two are in desperate need of serious help, and we certainly hope they get it.

It's not fun to rip on them unless they have their sh-t at least partially together.

Trio of YouTube Vloggers Die in Tragic Waterfall Accident

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We have tragic news to pass along.

Three popular Canadian YouTubers - Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper - all died on Tuesday in a tragic accident that took place at Shannon Falls in British Columbia.

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In a statement released on Wednesday, the Squamish RCMP wrote the following about this awful incident:

“On July 3rd, 2018, at 11:55 am Squamish RCMP received a call from BC Ambulance regarding three people who were swimming in one of the pools at the top of Shannon Falls.”

Continued the police in this statement:

“The individuals were with a group of friends when they slipped and fell into a pool 30 metres below."

All three corpses have since been recovered and the case is being referred to the British Columbia Coroners Service.

(Shannon Falls, it should be noted, is the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. it reaches a a height of 1,009 feet.)

According to The Vancouver Sun, the fatal accident occurred after Scraper slipped and fell off the waterfall.

Gamble (pictured below) and Lyakh reportedly then got swept away by the water while attempting to save her.

Ryker Gamble

The British Columbia Coroners Service has told People Magazine that it cannot confirm or release the identities of the victims, but that they are “in their late 20s - one female and two males.”

In a YouTube video shared on July 6, members of the group High on Life - which posts travel videos online - published a tearful memorial for the three deceased vloggers.

This is what was said on it:

On July 3rd, 2018, we lost three very dear friends of ours: Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper.

There are truly no words that can be said to ease the pain and the devastation we are all going through right now.

They were three of the warmest, kindest, most driven and outgoing people that you could ever meet and the world has lost a good deal of light with their passing.

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From what we can gather via Facebook, High on Life was started in 2012 after Gamble, Lyakh and another friend named Parker Heuser gave up the lease on their apartment and chose to start traveling the world together.

As you can see from the photo above, and has been confirmed by various outlets, Scraper was dating Lyakh at the time of their deaths.

Shortly before his passing, Gamble wrote a long message on Instagram about finding his “purpose” in life.

“When life is on purpose and I feel clear with my direction, all my other decisions seem to get easier,” he wrote, adding that “it took me 29 years to understand this" and continuing as follows:

"So if you have a strong masculine core, and find yourself drained of energy, attention, and power, check in with this notion of your ‘purpose’ and see what comes up.

"Make purpose the focus above everything else in your life and watch how the rest will fall into place."

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Elsewhere, a GoFundMe page/account has been created by High on Life to help pay for a memorial “to commemorate the beautiful lives and legacies that these 3 friends left behind.”

Any additional funds raised will go towards travel arrangements and expenses for the families of the deceased.

Our thoughts go out to all affected by these deaths.

May Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper rest in peace.

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