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What Happened to Diggy Simmons’ Girlfriend Jessica

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In the early 2010s, Diggy Simmons’s love life started to attract publicity attention when he began dating Jessica Jarrell.

For a hot minute, it looked like the two were on their way to each having a successful career in the music industry.

And when they were together, it was rumored that they both wanted their love to last forever. 

Who is Jessica Jarrell?

But their romance eventually fizzled out, along with Jessica’s growing fame.

Jessica got her start as a child model, appearing in print campaigns for companies like K-mart and Mattel, per Genius.

But it wasn’t until the late 2000s that she got her break as a Pop R&B singer. 

She signed with Island Def Jam and started working on her first album when she was 13. 

Her debut radio single was called Armageddon.

Jessica’s first concert performance was during Obama’s 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll, but just over a year later, she was performing to thousands of people in sold out arenas.

In 2010, she collaborated on a song called Overboard with Justin Bieber, and all of a sudden, she found herself opening for him on the first leg of his My World 2.0 Tour.

How Did Jessica And Diggy Simmons Meet?

It wasn’t long after this that she met another up-and-coming teen sensation, who was the son of one of the members of the insanely popular hip hop group, Run-DMC.

Diggy was the 4th child of Joseph Simmons, also known as Rev Run. 

He began his music career in 2009, too, so he and Jessica were on the same path to fame in their early teens.

It’s unclear when exactly they first met, but since they were both part of the same record label, there’s a big chance that it led to them crossing paths at some point or another.

In fact, Diggy even appeared in the music video for Jessica’s 2010 song, Up And Running. 

When Did Diggy And Jessica Start Dating?

But it might not have been until about a year later that they actually started to date.

Jessica was an ambassador for Pastry Shoes around that time, and the fashion company documented her Sweet 16 birthday party which included other teen celebs.

In the video made for the special event, Diggy wasn’t afraid of showing how close he’d become with Jessica by that point, because in his message for her he said: “Happy Birthday Jess, Love You.”

According to The Wiz, the pair first began getting photographed going out together in the spring of 2011. 

An Our Music Is Ours video alleged that the couple’s relationship led to a lot of online hate for Jessica from her boyfriend’s fans, supposedly because they were jealous that their teen heartthrob had been snapped up.

But in an interview with Teen Vogue, the singer claimed that she had thick skin and didn’t let things like that get to her.

When asked how she dealt with public criticism, she shared that there’d always be criticism, just like with anything she did in life.

She said: “Whatever it is that you do, there’s always going to be people that want to criticize you.”

Jessica went on to reveal that her parents had taught her that she was not going to please everybody.

And she was okay with that, as long as she was happy and doing what she wanted to do and what she felt was right.

Diggy and Jessica were still together when they turned seventeen. 

Diggy Simmons’ Secret Engagement To Jessica Jarrell

And things were reportedly moving super fast in their relationship.

IB Times revealed that according to sources, the young couple spent their 2011-2012 winter festive period together, and something pretty major happened around Christmas.

The insiders alleged that Diggy proposed to his girlfriend and they’d gotten secretly engaged.

But they were still under the age of consent to legally get married. 

Diggy allegedly wanted to wait until the following year when they’d both turned 18.

Why Did Diggy Simmons And Jessica Break Up?

However, the flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long. 

Who’s Dated Who claimed that the two singers broke up some time around May 2012 after having been together for almost a year.

Online users on Answers alleged that it was Jessica who broke up with Diggy. 

But what really happened remains a secret between the two of them.

After their relationship ended, Jessica kind of faded from the spotlight. 

Why Jessica Jarrell Left Def Jam

She parted ways with Def Jam before 2012.

A report by BET said that she left to make music on her own terms. 

Things went quiet with her for a couple of years, but she came back onto the music scene in 2015 with her album Goldblooded.

She told BET that it was her first album. 

She’d dropped an EP before but never an album, so she was really excited – it was everything she’d wanted her album to be.

Jessica confessed: “I had planned on putting an album out when I was [with] Def Jam but I’m really [happy] that I didn’t.”

Jessica Jarrell’s Music and Acting Career 

She explained that the way the album sounded was what she’d wanted her first shot to sound like.

When explaining the album’s title in an interview with Billboard, the then 20-year-old singer shared that people say they have to be tough and they have to be ‘cold-blooded’,

Goldblooded was a play on that. 

She added that in life, there are always going to be obstacles, but once people see everything they worked so hard for coming together and realize that nothing can stop them, ‘everything feels golden.’

Two years later, Jessica dropped a new single called How Was I under a new label and performed it at different events around the U.S., according to BVI News. 

In 2017, she also dabbled in some homemade reality TV by starting a cooking channel on Youtube and sharing her favorite recipes. 

Over the next few years, Jessica continued to release a new single every now and then, but none of them made it onto the charts or had much commercial success.

In 2023, she turned her sights to acting and starred in two movies made for the streaming platform, Tubi Originals. 

According to IMDB, neither of them were rated highly.

Why Fans Threw Shade At Jessica Jarrell

But why didn’t she ever make it big? 

There’s not one clear answer, but the online world is full of opinions about it.

Someone on Lipstick Alley wrote that Jessica reminded them of a mix of Cassie and Zendaya.

They said that she couldn’t really sing but was being pushed because of her looks.

Another user threw shade at the singer by claiming that she was not focused and had no drive. 

They alleged that she was in her 20s and still lived with her parents and was content just posting the occasional TikTok or social media post.

A third user defended her by saying that she did have drive and focus, but she just didn’t care to be mainstream.

The Our Music Is Ours video claimed that it was because black women didn’t get a lot of chances to succeed, whereas other pop stars of her generation like Selena Gomez did.

Are Diggy Simmons And Chloe Bailey Together? 

And what about Diggy? 

How did things turn out for him after he split with Jessica?

His love life has been somewhat of a mystery. 

He appears to keep his personal life private and hasn’t confirmed many of his relationships.

But that hasn’t stopped the speculation.

PopSugar reported that he’d been linked to his Grown-ish co-star Chloe Bailey. 

The pair played on screen boyfriend and girlfriend in the show which first aired in 2018.

Their TV romance reportedly led to rumors that they were dating on the DL, especially after they were photographed hanging out off the studio lot as well in 2019, per Vulture.

The gossip mill began churning again a year later when Chloe and her sister Halle were asked if they’d ever dated one of their Grown-ish co-stars during an Instagram Live.

When Halle read the question, she quickly pointed to her sister as if she would be able to answer the question. 

But Chloe shut it down.

What Diggy Simmons Looks For In A Girlfriend 

According to Who’s Dated Who, Diggy supposedly went out with Sydney Utendahl and Young Lyric too, but that hasn’t been confirmed. 

In an interview with BET, the singer-turned-actor did open up a little about his dating preferences. 

A dealbreaker for him would be someone who wasn’t able to navigate through different spaces.

He shared that he would often find himself in different rooms, traveling a lot, and doing different kinds of work. 

So, he wanted to be able to bring his person along with him and know that they would be able to get along with people.

When he was asked if long-lasting love still existed, he said that he thought that it did.

He explained: “I think that if you find the right person and you’re able to focus on them, without having anything come between the two [of you], it’s possible.”

The Tragedy of Aoki and Ming Lee Simmons

Photo credit: Aoki Lee Simmons/TikTok

Ever since Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane came out, Aoki and Ming Lee Simmons have made big names for themselves.

Both are now supermodels within their own right, steadily rising through the ranks of the modeling world.

Simmons’ Family Drama

But despite their recent success, there’s a lot of family drama going on behind the scenes between the girls and their father, Russell Simmons.

And over the past few weeks, this drama has taken a very interesting turn.

According to US Weekly, a feud between Russell and his daughters became public in June 2023.

On Father’s Day 2023, Ming shaded her father and posted a picture of her mom, Kimora Lee Simmons, to her Instagram Story.

The post also featured a caption wishing Kimora a very happy Father’s Day.

Russell Simmons Fires Back

This not-so-subtle jab clearly didn’t sit very well with Russell, who quickly formulated a response.

On his own Instagram Story, he even blamed Kimora for turning his daughters against him.

Russell said: “Stop telling fathers they should have fought harder to see their children and start asking mothers why he had to fight at all.”

And this was merely the tip of the iceberg of a feud that would soon become so much bigger.

Aoki Lee Simmons Blasts Her Father Russell 

In response to Russell’s quote, Aoki joined in on the drama and posted a series of messages.

First, Aoki released an intense text conversation between her and her father from the previous day.

While the message has since been deleted from the social platform, it was allegedly damning.

After posting these messages, Aoki took to Instagram with a live video where she shared some of what was going on with her father.

Alongside begging her dad to get some sort of help, she also accused him of a long history of family harm.

Russell Simmons Allegedly Threatened His Daughters 

Furthermore, she accused him of threatening to ruin her career if she came forward to speak about his behavior.

In the video, Aoki said: “He lashes out at ANYONE who does not say, ‘Ooh Russell everything is fine.’ Well it’s not fine.”

Aoki claimed that Russell had been bullying and threatening her sister for so long.

She also claimed that one time, her dad sent a man to Ming’s house at 2 a.m. just to scare her.

But according to Aoki, Ming wasn’t the only one who was suffering because of Russell.

Aoki’s grandmother, who was in poor health, has also reportedly been harassed and bullied by Russell.

After posting this Instagram video, Aoki also shared a muted video of Russell yelling at her over Facetime.

Kimora Lee Simmons Claps Back At Ex-Husband Russell 

In the wake of these tragic accusations, Kimora actually took to the internet herself to respond.

Kimora, not surprisingly, took the side of her daughters, sharing her own evidence to social media.

On her Instagram Story, she told all about her ex-husband and unearthed her own grief with the situation.

Kimora said: “I’m sorry to have to do this. But this man has been threatening my kids’ lives…”

She went on to elaborate on how she’s been the main parent for her children over the years.

Aoki Slammed Her Father 

A few months after this drama unfolded, Aoki doubled down on her claims about Russell.

According to Entertainment Tonight, she once again slammed her father during a Teen Vogue cover story.

She said that Russell needs to take accountability for his actions and the harm he’s inflicted on his children.

Aoki finished off by saying that she had no regrets about her public shaming of her father.

Alongside being featured in Teen Vogue, Aoki actually graduated from Harvard when she was only twenty years old.

After this, for a while, things quieted down.

Aoki Lee Simmons’ Relationship With A 65-Year-Old

But recently, the drama has taken an even crazier turn.

According to Page Six, Aoki was caught having a fling with a 65-year-old man named Vittorio Assaf.

Vittorio owns a highly successful restaurant corporation based out of New York City.

The two were spotted sharing a kiss on a vacation getaway to St. Barts in the Caribbean.

This raised a lot of alarms as there was a forty-three-year age gap between the alleged couple.

But regardless, according to sources close to Aoki, the two were involved in a relationship.

Someone close to Aoki told People: “Aoki and Vittorio are spending time together and enjoying each others’ company.”

Kimora’s Disappointment With Daughter Aoki 

But this situation soon got out of hand, when Aoki’s family started weighing in on the situation.

Aoki teased that her phone had been blowing up in the wake of the pictures on her Instagram Story.

Allegedly, close friends and family members had been calling her nonstop after the paparazzi leaked those kissing photos.

Even Kimora, who usually supports her daughter, took to Instagram in order to express her disappointment.

Kimora shared a video of a panda bear trying to take care of its cub with the caption: “On my last nerve right now!”

This was clearly implying that she had a problem with Aoki’s budding relationship.

Russell Simmons Came To Daughter Aoki’s Defense 

However, unlike usual, Russell actually came to his daughter’s defense during this media frenzy.

Many fans took to social media asking Aoki’s parents to check in on her.

One fan told Russell to call his daughter and make sure that she was okay.

Russell responded to this message saying: “What makes u think I don’t? Of course, I call both of my daughters daily.”

This was the first fans had heard about Russell’s relationship with his daughters since Aoki accused him of harm.

In an interview with TMZ, Russell doubled down on his support of Aoki’s decisions.

When asked about his thoughts on her relationship with the much older man, Russell seemed to shrug it off.

In all fairness though, there was a massive age gap between Kimora, who was 17, and Russell, who was 34, when they first met.

Russell said the following about Aoki: “I’m not gonna kick and scream about her choices… All I can do is offer my advice and unconditional love.”

Is Aoki Simmons Still With Vittorio Assaf?

But regardless of this advice, or Kimora’s disapproval, the relationship between Aoki and her older boyfriend ended up to be incredibly short-lived.

Supposedly, Aoki met Vittorio on the island, and the two had a very short fling.

Sources close to Aoki even said that the relationship between the two of them was barely even a thing.

And so, in April 2024, a few weeks after it started, it was confirmed that the two had officially split.

Kimora Was Concerned About Aoki and Vittorio’s Relationship

Supposedly Kimora was also deeply concerned about the relationship because it reminded her of her own relationship with Russell so long ago.

A source close to the Lee Simmons clan told People about the official split.

They said: “Aoki is learning to navigate her private life in a public sphere. And that can be difficult… Kimora was concerned to see her daughter in that kind of relationship…”

And since the relationship is now officially over, the drama seems to have calmed down for Aoki, Kimora, and Ming.

Russell Simmons’ Sexual Assault Allegations

But Russell has recently found himself in a different kind of hot water.

According to Variety, Russell owes over three million dollars to three different women.

One of the women who Russell now owes money alleged that the music mogul SA’d her.

And this is one of many SA allegations that Russell is facing.

One can only hope that he is brought to justice and that his family is able to escape his alleged harm.

But for now, it would seem that the chaos surrounding the Lee Simmons clan is coming to a slow end.

The Tragedy of Justine Simmons

Photo credit: Rev Run/Instagram

Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and his wife Justine have had a lot of blessings in their life.

A long-lasting marriage, a big family, and a lot of career success. 

But in the mid-2000s, they were hit with the kind of tragedy that most parents think is unimaginable. 

Justine Simmons’ Baby Died 

It took a long time to recover from the heartbreaking experience, and the pair reportedly turned to their religious faith more than ever before to get through it.

But amazingly, after all their deep sorrow, they were able to find a light at the end of a very dark tunnel.

According to PEOPLE, when Justine found out that she was able to get pregnant at the age of 43, she was sure that it was a miracle. 

But little did she know, this good news would later bring her an incredible amount of pain, both physically and emotionally.

In September 2006, TODAY released a sad report about how Rev Run and Justine lost their baby daughter just a few hours after she’d been born. 

The couple were still filming their hit reality TV show, MTV’s Run’s House.

Rev Run Speaks Out About Wife Justine And Tragic Loss

After receiving the sad news, Rev Run released a statement through the network to say that his wife was doing fine.  

But the public later found out that Justine was not fine at all – she was going through one of the worst moments of her life. 

In the statement, the reverend thanked his fans for all of their condolences and their prayers. 

He revealed that they’d named their daughter Victoria Anne Simmons.

And he went on to share that for some unknown reason, she’d chosen to come early, and unfortunately did not survive. 

He said: “We must accept whatever is there and once you accept unconditionally, then everything is beautiful.”

Rev Run also added that every pain had a purifying effect and gave the advice: “Whatever comes your way, just be thankful.”

How Did Justine Simmons’ Baby To Die?

The following year, PEOPLE reported on the medical reason that was most likely the cause for the couple’s daughter only living in this world for a couple of hours. 

From the start of the pregnancy, Justine knew that it was a different experience to the last times that she’d been pregnant.

The pregnancy was not easy. 

She shared that she didn’t eat at all – she didn’t even gain a lot of weight. 

For a long time, the doctors couldn’t even tell the child’s gender. 

But they claimed that they knew it was a girl. 

They’d bought everything in pink for the nursery.

Halfway through Justine’s pregnancy, she and her husband were informed that the baby had a birth defect, which meant that her organs were growing outside her body. 

The deeply religious couple told the doctors that they would continue with the pregnancy, and Justine gave birth to her 4-lb, 5-oz baby via C-section a few months later.

When he found out about his child’s defect, Rev Run told PEOPLE that as a preacher, there was no way that he’d consider terminating the baby’s life.

Rev Run’s Unwavering Faith

He said that their strength came from his Christian principles and his belief that God could create miracles and the baby could be fine.

He shared that they stopped looking at the sonogram and they ‘walked in faith.’

Over the remaining months of the pregnancy, Rev Run would wake up and pray for his baby. 

His faith was reportedly so deep that he believed that it was going to happen – his baby would be healed.

Justine revealed that it was just two of them and their pastor who knew about the child’s condition. 

They didn’t tell anybody else because they didn’t know how it’d turn out.

How Rev Run And His Family Handled The Tragedy 

The two of them had a blended family, with three children from Rev Run’s previous marriage to Valerie Vaughn, and two boys between him and Justine.

The patriarch of the family asked the MTV crew filming them at the time for Run’s House to capture the tragic incident on camera to be used on the show.

The couple’s oldest son Diggy, who was 12 at the time, was reportedly the first one to ask his dad how his mom was doing, only to be told that he would never get to meet his sister.

Rev Run shared that in his mind, God had given them all something to go through in front of America, so they documented it on-camera.

When explaining his reasoning, he said that it was not so much to show the viewers sadness, but to show them how he, as a minister, would handle that tragedy. 

Which reportedly was why his children found out the news about the baby on-camera.

Rev Run speculated that Diggy might have taken it the hardest, but he didn’t let him. 

He claimed that he had him out on the skateboard the first day. 

The reverend explained that they taught their kids thankfulness. 

Justine Simmons’ Confession 

In her interview with PEOPLE, Justine confessed that apart from her religion, it was her husband’s advice that helped her to go on.

He told her that they had to keep moving. 

She said that if he hadn’t been for that, then she wouldn’t have been able to help her kids get to school in the morning.

Her recommendation to anyone who’d been through something similar was that women needed to know they only needed to mourn quickly. 

But that was easier said than done. 

Justine Said I Was Trying To ‘… Heal My Sorrow …’

In 2020, she and Rev Run released a book titled Old School Love: And Why It Works.

A more recent report by PEOPLE revealed that in the book, the couple talked about what they’d been through and how they were able to heal.

Justine admitted that while her husband found comfort in God and being with her after the loss of Victoria, she found comfort going under the bed covers. 

She shared: “I was trying to heal my body, heal my sadness, heal my sorrow, and heal my heart… I was lonely for my child.“

Though she felt a lot of pain and sorrow, she advised readers of her book not to push those feelings away. 

She added that the enormity of losing a child after carrying it full-term would have a profound effect on anyone.

Rev Run And Justine’s Road To Recovery and Healing

During his interview in 2007, Rev Run explained that everybody cries, but it should not be a long period of it. 

He revealed that the pair didn’t have pictures of their late daughter. 

They didn’t look back. 

They didn’t want the walls of their house to start crying and everything to just crumble around them.

The couple were on the road to recovery.

Justine shared her new perspective on things, which was that they knew that Victoria was with God in a wonderful place looking down on them.

And she went on to say that it was probably why they’d had a lot of blessings going on in 2007.

In Old School Love: And Why It Works, the husband and wife spoke about one of the biggest things that helped them heal.

Rev Run And Justine Adopted A Baby

After Justine had made a physical recovery, Rev. Run asked her if she would consider adopting a baby.

It had been something that she’d told him she’d like to do in the past, before they’d gotten pregnant with Victoria.

Justine wrote in the book that when her husband made the suggestion to adopt, all her pain melted. 

That was what she really wanted to do.

She claimed that it was God’s plan from the beginning – she felt it, deep in her soul and in her heart.

Around a year after their daughter’s passing, Justine and Rev Run adopted a little baby girl named Miley Justine. 

The parents confessed that it was not an easy process to adopt her, but they couldn’t have been more grateful that they were able to do so.

Justine wrote that there were still times when she would forget that she didn’t actually carry her daughter and birth her. 

Miley was as much from her body as Victoria was.

She went on to say that she wanted all women to know that if they couldn’t conceive a baby or carry a baby, adoption was truly a miracle.

She gushed: “To be able to give a baby love, to be able to give a baby a home, to be able to give a baby a good life- that’s the miracle.”

Uncle Si Needs Prayers

Photo Credits: Si Robertson/Instagram

Uncle Si Robertson, the beloved star of Duck Dynasty, recently sparked concern among his fans. While his latest Instagram post was meant to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, many of his followers were more focused on something else, his health.

In the post, Uncle Si paid tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for America. The message was heartfelt, and the majority of the comments were supportive of his Memorial Day tribute. However, a few fans couldn’t help but notice that he was hooked up to oxygen in the video.

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For those who don’t know, Si Robertson is Phil Robertson’s younger brother. He became a breakout star on Duck Dynasty, the hit reality show on A&E that followed the Robertson family and their business, Duck Commander. Si’s quirky personality and hilarious one-liners made him a fan favorite.

Before becoming a TV star, Uncle Si served in the Army for 25 years. He retired from the military in 1993. Even with his tough past, recent health issues have caused some worry among his fans.

Uncle Si Underwent Lung Surgery

Two years ago, Uncle Si opened up about his lung problems. He revealed that he had been struggling with breathing issues for a while. Fans noticed that he had been using oxygen from time to time, especially during his appearances on his podcast, Duck Call Room.

Taste of Country reported that, in June 2022, Uncle Si shared some big news with his fans. He was approved for a surgery that would help his lungs. The procedure involved inserting valves into one of his under-performing lungs to help it function better. 

Si also admitted that much of his breathing trouble was caused by smoking for 40 years. He said that his years of smoking, particularly during his time in Vietnam, had taken a toll on his lungs.

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Thankfully, the surgery went well. Three months after the operation, Uncle Si shared that he was feeling better. 

He even joked about being more or less back to work, despite needing to take it easy sometimes. He also had cataract surgery at the end of 2022, adding to the list of health challenges he’s faced.

It’s clear that his health issues have been ongoing for quite some time, but he has always seemed to handle it with humor and grace.

Uncle Si Changed His Look for the First Time in 31 Years

Uncle Si has always been open about his personal life on his podcast. Recently, he shared another big life event with his listeners. 

In June 2024, he revealed that he had trimmed his hair and beard for the first time in 31 years. Fans of Duck Dynasty will remember Uncle Si’s long, wild beard as one of his trademarks. 

But now, he’s sporting a new look, a clean shave on the sides with a thick goatee in the middle. His co-hosts even called it a “mudflap” during the podcast episode.

Why the big change? According to Uncle Si, he just felt like mixing things up. After more than three decades of the same look, he decided it was time for something different.

Even though he’s dealing with health challenges, Uncle Si continues to entertain his fans. Whether it’s on his podcast or social media, he still finds ways to make people laugh. 

However, his ongoing fragility has left some fans worried. Many have started asking for prayers for Uncle Si, hoping that he stays strong through these challenges.

It’s clear that Uncle Si’s health has been a concern for some time, but his fans are hopeful. His surgery in 2022 was a success, and despite needing oxygen on and off, he remains active in his work. However, seeing him slower than usual and hooked up to oxygen in the recent Instagram post led many to express their concern.

His followers have always appreciated his openness and honesty. His down-to-earth attitude, even while dealing with serious health problems, has endeared him to fans even more. Now, they are hoping and praying for his full recovery.

Uncle Si Retired from Duck Dynasty

Uncle Si has been a part of many people’s lives through Duck Dynasty. His sense of humor and unique personality have made him a household name. 

His popularity with fans, as well as his business success, has helped him amass an impressive fortune. Through his work on reality shows and revenues from his book sales and royalties, online outlets have reported that Uncle Si has accumulated a net worth of around $8 million. 

When Duck Dynasty ended, Uncle Si retired from his job at Duck Commander. However, in 2022, Uncle Si reappeared on our screens with the launch of a new reality show.

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DCK Family Treasure premiered on Fox Nation in June 2022. The show follows Murry Crowe and Jase and Jep Robertson as they embark on metal-detecting activities with Uncle Si directing them from the Duck Commander studio. The idea of the show started on a podcast when Jase revealed that he had gotten into metal detecting as a hobby.

While promoting the show in July last year, Jep and Jase appeared on Fox News Saturday Night. During their interview, they revealed that Uncle Si didn’t do much on the show except drink tea.

Fans Have Sent Si Their Support

After trying his hand at so many careers throughout his long life, it’s no wonder Uncle Si is starting to take it a little easy. Now more than ever, fans are praying for Uncle Si to slow down and take care of himself.

Some fans have also suggested that it’s important to remember that Uncle Si has faced health challenges before and bounced back. After all, he’s known for his tough spirit and determination. His lung surgery in 2022 was a big step toward improving his breathing, and he’s continued to work and stay active since then. 

Even someone as tough as Uncle Si needs prayers and support from time to time. So, while fans continue to enjoy his stories and laugh at his jokes, they’re also sending their thoughts and prayers his way. 

Uncle Si has given so much to his fans over the years. Now, they’re ready to give back by offering their support.

For now, all we can do is hope for the best for Uncle Si. He may be facing some health challenges, but he’s never let anything slow him down before. 

Hopefully, with his family there to support him, he’ll pull through his current struggles like the Robertsons always have. His brother, Phil, was forced to leave Duck Dynasty after making some homophobic remarks to GQ.

Although the show continued for another three seasons, its popularity was badly damaged. Through all of the controversy the scandal brought on, the Robertsons refused to give up on each other.

With the support of his fans and loved ones, it’s likely that Uncle Si will keep fighting and keep making us all laugh for years to come.

Why Did JLo and Diddy Break Up?

Photo Credits: JLo/Instagram and Diddy/Instagram

In August 2024, Jennifer Lopez dropped a bombshell that she was divorcing her ‘greatest love,’ Ben Affleck, on their second wedding anniversary. 

One month later, Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in New York City. He was charged with disgusting crimes against defenseless people, including his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.

Many of us remember when JLo and Diddy were allegedly a serious item two decades ago. Did their breakup have anything to do with his secret life? 

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The JLo and Diddy relationship lasted two years, from 1999 to 2001. Their romance is once again a search term on the Internet. Outlets like Hollywood Life are warming the old tea back up to spill it again.

Hollywood Life got right to it when they reminded us that JLo and Diddy “broke up once infidelity rumors started to swirl.” They dished on everything related to “the former couple” who “apparently had a rollercoaster relationship.” 

Shockingly, JLo’s mom had a hunch that something was up with Diddy. Hollywood Life claimed she “disapproved of their romance” from the start.

You have to hand it to JLo’s mom, Guadalupe Rodríguez, for knowing the real truth back then. This includes the crazy moment when JLo was by Diddy’s side, and they both got arrested.

JLo and Diddy Were Chased by the Police

Hollywood Life reported that Diddy and JLo “were arrested in December 1999.” They’d been enjoying a night out at Club New York when Diddy “got involved in an argument” with a rapper named Jamal “Shyne” Barrow. 

Diddy’s bodyguard, Anthony “Wolf” Jones, was also by his side at the club. After the fight broke out, Diddy, JLo, and Wolf took off and “were chased by police.” 

Hollywood Life got another bombshell from an old report in Forbes. Allegedly, law enforcement “found a stolen [weapon] in the car” that Diddy and JLo were in. They “were subsequently arrested on weapons and bribery charges.” 

Jennifer’s charges “were promptly dropped,” and Diddy was acquitted of his charges in 2001. You have to wonder if Diddy will have the same luck in court this time.

Hollywood Life repeated that JLo and Diddy “broke up in February 2001 once rumors of his infidelity began to circulate.” The outlet wrote that Diddy never confirmed the cheating rumors, but JLo exposed more in an interview with Rolling Stone. 

JLo Used to Be a Homebody

JLo spoke with Rolling Stone in the months following her breakup with Diddy. Hollywood Life wrote that Diddy “went by Puff Daddy at the time.” JLo claimed that she and Puff “had different ways of thinking.” 

JLo offered a crazy explanation to Rolling Stone. If she were telling the real truth, Ben might have preferred to marry that version of JLo.

According to JLo, Puff Daddy loved to “go out” when they were together. Shockingly, she told Rolling Stone she was “more of a homebody.” That’s not the image we have of JLo today.

It’s common knowledge now that JLo craves the spotlight and always prefers to be out. On the other hand, Ben is infamously more private, so he’s the real “homebody.” It’s crazy that JLo described herself that way so long ago before she fell for Ben.

Wendy Williams Wanted JLo and Diddy Back Together

It took a couple of years after her split from Diddy for JLo to drop another bombshell. This time, Vibe was interviewing her, and JLo exposed a gut feeling she had about Diddy cheating, even though she told Vibe that she never actually “caught him.” 

JLo revealed that Diddy would often tell her he was going to a club for a couple of hours, but he would “never come back that night.” She confessed that it was the “first time” she’d been seriously involved with a guy “who wasn’t faithful.”

It sounded like JLo’s relationship with “Puff” became a nightmare. She complained to Vibe that she was “totally crying,” she felt “crazy,” and that she was “going [more] nuts.” JLo added, “It really took my whole life in a tailspin.”

Hollywood Life jumped forward to 2015 when JLo appeared on The Wendy Williams Show. Since Diddy was recently thrown in jail, the Internet dug up this nine-year-old interview with JLo and Wendy.

Wendy always loved stirring the pot with her guests and firing up old rumors. Wendy put JLo on the spot when she claimed she’d “always” pictured JLo and Diddy getting back together. 

JLo looked awkward, and the audience went nuts. However, one person was there who had inside information, and they obviously disapproved of Wendy’s suggestion.

In case you didn’t guess, Guadalupe was sitting in the audience listening to Wendy tell JLo she should get back with Diddy. JLo could only laugh with embarrassment. Guadalupe waved off the comment like she thought Wendy was nuts, and she had a disgusted look on her face.

JLo May Have Shaded Diddy in Her Documentary

In March 2024, JLo was still officially married to Ben, and Diddy was still a free man. However, storm clouds were brewing for both of them.

Media outlets like Stylecaster took another look back at JLo and Diddy’s bad romance. Shockingly, Stylecaster alleged that Diddy treated JLo “rough” and disrespectfully. Could this be the real truth, and if so, did JLo experience trauma like Diddy’s other victims?

Stylecaster made that huge assumption based on JLo’s “2024 documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told.” The outlet alleged that JLo “might have referenced why Diddy broke up with her” when she “referenced her past relationships” in her documentary.

One of the more shocking parts of her documentary was JLo’s on-air confessional that she’d been mistreated in some of her previous relationships. She revealed, “There were people in my life who said, ‘I love you,’” but these lovers never acted in ways that “were kind of in line with the word, love.”

JLo also said she’d been “thrown around and mishandled” in past relationships, which wasn’t “fun.” Her bombshell was getting explosive.

Then, JLo claimed in her documentary that she was “never in a relationship when [she] got beat up, thank God.” No one deserves to get treated like that.

She alleged that she’d “definitely been manhandled, and a couple of other unsavory things.” JLo called it “rough” and “disrespectful,” but she never mentioned Diddy’s name directly.

JLo “Just Knew” Diddy Was Cheating

Stylecaster also mentioned something else that JLo told Vibe back in the day. This was after she claimed that she’d “never caught [Diddy] cheating, but [she] just knew.” Stylecaster wrote that JLo and Diddy “officially called it quits” after she thought about it long and hard, and JLo explained why.

She had to ask herself a crazy question: “Do I want to be home with kids in 10 years, wondering where somebody is at 3 in the morning?” Thankfully, her answer was no.

RELATED: Diddy’s Life In Prison 

In March 2024, US Weekly reported on all of JLo’s “quotes about Diddy through the years.” This was bound to get juicy, especially when JLo revealed what it felt like getting arrested with Diddy in that getaway car.

JLo was interviewed by Elle magazine in July 2000, and she shockingly described the night of her arrest as a “complete nightmare from beginning to end.” She also confessed that she was “scared to death in the car.”

JLo claimed she had “absolutely no idea what was going on.” She added, “No one did.”

JLo Still Has Love for Diddy

US Weekly revealed that JLo and Diddy met “on the set of a music video” the year they started dating. Their relationship wasn’t just a rollercoaster behind the scenes. US Weekly wrote that JLo and Diddy “experienced some major highs and lows” together in public.

One of the most famous moments in JLo’s relationship with Diddy was the Grammy Awards in 2000. Diddy was JLo’s date that night when she wore that super-revealing “green Versace dress” that everyone still talks about today.

A decade ago, JLo was interviewed by Access Hollywood, and she dropped the craziest bombshell possible about Diddy. It’s crazy because JLo spoke fondly of her time with Diddy. You need to hear this.

She claimed that Diddy “gave [her] so many cues and taught [her] so many things.” Shockingly, JLo claimed she would “always be grateful” to Diddy, and she alleged, “There’s still so much mutual respect, admiration, and love there.”

What Happened At Julie Chrisley’s Resentencing

On Wednesday, September 25, Julie had her resentencing, and she got some terrible news. Before the hearing, the whole family had been hoping that Julie’s sentence could be shortened. It had previously been vacated after it was found that there wasn’t enough evidence for her initial sentencing. Julie’s daughter Savannah said that because of this, she hoped that her mom could come home as early as Thanksgiving.

However, this is not what’s going to happen. People Magazine reported on Julie’s hearing, which took place in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Julie appeared before a judge at the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Resentencing

But unfortunately for her, the judge didn’t grant Julie any kind of relief. Instead, she was told that she would have to serve her original sentence after all. Julie first reported to prison in January 2023. She was told that she’d have to spend about 7 years in prison or 84 months.

She and the rest of the Chrisley family have been fighting this ever since.Savannah especially has been trying to get her parents out of prison by any means necessary. For a while, it looked promising, especially with Julie’s recent hearing. But now, their hopes have been somewhat crushed.

Devastating News

It’s clear that Julie’s resentencing was a very emotional day for the whole family. Reports say that Julie even broke down in tears before receiving her final verdict. She wanted to take the opportunity to apologize for some of her actions and behavior. She told the court that she was sorry for everything that led them to where they were that day.

Julie Apologizes For Her Past

Julie claimed that she’d been thinking about it all over the last 20 months. That’s how long she’s been in prison. But she also added that she had already been having these thoughts even before then. She said that she also thought of all this before her trial. Then, she apologized again.

She also seemed determined to show the court that she’s changed. She wanted them to understand that she was ready to repent and pay for her actions.She said: “I have done everything I can do to get closer to my family. I’ve taken tests for new skills, such as driving a forklift and serving food in proper ways… this has been the most difficult part of my life.”

Savannah Speaks Out

After Julie received her new official sentence, Savannah had a lot to say to the press. An interview with her, Chase, and the Chrisleys’ lawyer Alex Little was shared by Entertainment Tonight. Savannah stated that the judge’s decision was an injustice. She also said that she would keep fighting for her parents as loudly as she could.

She alleged that the system was broken and that the judge had not done her research. Savannah made it clear that the family would be appealing Julie’s new sentence as soon as possible. They aren’t going to just accept defeat.

They still have hope that Julie could come home earlier than in 5 years. The lawyer, Alex Little, also shared his thoughts on the hearing. He made it clear that the family was very disappointed with the judge’s decision.

Personal Attack

He also stated that the judge had made some personal attacks on Savannah during the hearing. Reportedly, the judge made an indirect comment about how the family shouldn’t be focused on their TV and podcast ratings. This seemed to be aimed at Savannah, who runs a very successful podcast, Unlocked. But it isn’t the only criticism that the judge faced from the Chrisleys.

Another one of the family’s lawyers, Jay Surgent, later spoke to TMZ about the results of the hearing. And he claimed that the reason why Julie’s sentence didn’t get shortened was actually very simple. According to Jay Surgent, the judge has a bias against celebrities. He pointed out that Julie is in no way a threat to society. But despite that, she has to serve a pretty long, harsh sentence.

His theory is that this is because the judge wanted to make an example out of her. Julie is known by millions of people, so the public will most likely hear about what happened to her. It might put them off doing something like this themselves.

Savannah called out the shortcomings in the justice system and stated that she would keep trying to make a difference “no matter how tough it gets.”

Will Diddy’s Sons Go To Prison?

Photo credit: Christian Combs/Instagram, Diddy/Instagram, Quincy/Instagram and Justin Dior Combs/Instagram

We’ve all known for months just how much trouble hip hop mogul Diddy is currently facing.

But what about his sons?

Christian Combs’ Legal Troubles 

With Diddy’s name taking up all the headlines, some shocking news about his children’s alleged crimes might have slipped under the radar.

Here’s what we know about what’s going on with them.

In April this year, NBC dropped a bombshell when they reported that Diddy’s son Christian Combs has become wrapped up in a scandal of his own. 

It was reported that a new lawsuit, which also named Diddy himself as a defendant, claimed that Christian had assaulted a woman working on his dad’s yacht in 2022.

In the lawsuit, the woman, Grace O’Marcaigh, alleged that Christian assaulted her during a boat trip in December that year. 

This allegedly took place just days before Diddy hosted a star-studded New Year’s Eve party on the boat.

Christian was accused of assault, harassment and infliction of emotional distress upon the employee. 

How Diddy Was Involved In Son’s Lawsuit 

Diddy also got involved after being sued for liability as the person who chartered the yacht. 

He was said to have aided and abetted his son in his alleged misdeeds.

In the lawsuit, the boat trip was described as having been “sold as a wholesome family excursion” that turned into a “hedonistic environment.”

After the lawsuit was revealed, a back and forth battle between the two parties’ legal team ensued. 

A lawyer representing Diddy and Christian said that the suit was meritless, and claimed that it was filled with manufactured lies.

The lawyer went on to attack Grace’s lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, saying that it was the kind of thing they’d come to expect from him.

Lawyer Throws Shade At Diddy And Christian Combs

In response, Tyrone chose to focus on Christian, and the dark behaviors he might have learned from his disgraced father. 

After the suit was filed, he ominously said, “Like father, like son.”

He went on to claim that Chistian had clearly adopted his dad’s “pattern and practice of depravity”.

Obviously, these were some pretty strong words that caught a lot of attention in the midst of all the other horrific allegations about Diddy that have come to light.

However, it’s not a one-off.

Diddy’s sons have been getting mixed up in Diddy’s downfall all year. 

Who Was Arrested During The Raid Of Diddy’s Homes? 

During the raid on his Los Angeles home in March, several people were detained, although Diddy was not thought to be present at the time.

And reports suggested that two of the mogul’s sons were among those that Homeland Security apprehended. 

As well as Christian, Justin Combs was reported to be there.

There even appeared to be footage which captured the pair allegedly being arrested.

The footage, while fuzzy, showed two men who were believed to be Justin and Christian, as they were handcuffed by authorities. 

However, it was not reported whether a formal arrest took place or not. 

Diddy’s Son Christian Addresses Raids

With so much still unconfirmed about so many details in Diddy’s ongoing fall from grace, it’s hard for any outlets to share too much information.

However, that hasn’t stopped Christian from sharing his take on what’s been going on.

Page Six reported that Christian took to Snapchat after the raids to address the arrests.

And what he later said online was pretty cryptic.

Christian wrote on Snapchat, “Stop with the cap.”

After all the harrowing allegations that have been made against his father, it seemed that Christian was attempting to claim that they have all been “lies”.

On top of that, he might have been asking all his followers, or news outlets, to stop spreading the allegations around. 

Or else, could the message have been addressing Diddy’s accusers directly?

Diddy’s Kids Stand By His Side During Trial 

Whatever the case was, it looked like at least one of Diddy’s kids was standing by him throughout the controversy he’s been stuck in ever since. 

Just this month, reports emerged of Christian’s presence during his dad’s legal proceedings as we await his trial.

People magazine recently reported that Christian arrived at court in Manhattan with a group of seven friends for Diddy’s arraignment. 

Christian and his entourage each asked for a copy of Diddy’s indictment. 

Christian was seen in the arraignment room reading through the 14-page document, which outlined the many charges his dad was facing. 

What might Christian have been looking for?

Could it be that he was checking to see if his own name was mentioned anywhere?

If so, he will be relieved to find it nowhere in the indictment. 

However, his lawsuit from earlier this year appears yet to have been resolved. 

Whatever the outcome of Diddy’s trial, there’s probably no way that Chrisian or his brothers can walk away with their reputations undamaged. 

How Diddy And Family Coped With Kim Porter’s Passing

They have all lived their whole lives in the public spotlight, but until recently, the public only seems to express goodwill towards them. 

After the tragic loss of their mom, Kim Porter, this only increased.

Six months after losing her, Diddy said that the family was doing well.

He said that they were handling their grief together, and Diddy put a lot of that down to their extended family. 

He thanked the moms of his other children, Chance and Justin, as well as grandparents and Kim’s friends.

In fact, there was even some good that came out of the tragedy. 

Because Diddy said that Kim’s passing changed him and his family.

And made them all love each other even more, which he put down to the way Kim loved them all when she was alive.

It looked like Diddy was very much a presence in the lives of all of his kids. 

While that seemed like a great thing at that tragic time, it has now led to people questioning his sons and their behavior as adults. 

As Grace’s lawyer suggested, they might have picked up really concerning patterns of behavior due to their exposure to Diddy.

Which is obviously not something any child should have to go through. 

Diddy’s Adopted Daughter Ava Speaks Out 

But Diddy’s sons are not the only kids who have allegedly  been exposed to Diddy.

Earlier this year, a clip shared on TikTok showed more distressing behavior concerning another child allegedly under Diddy’s care.

And what it showed upset a lot of people.

The clip appears to come from Instagram Live and shows Diddy showing off his so-called “adopted” daughter, a young girl called Ava Baroni.

The Bad Boy founder tells the child to introduce herself, while a group of other men stand behind them. 

She goes on to say, “My name’s Ava. I’m a Scorpio”, before Diddy interrupts her and tells her to give her full name. 

She says that her name is “Ava Combs Baroni”. 

Diddy then goes on to claim that he “adopted” Ava, while acknowledging that she also had “beautiful parents” of her own. 

However, he then went on to describe Ava as being his child. 

Ava Combs Baroni Shares Story How Diddy Adopted Her 

The disgraced mogul tells Ava to share the story of how he came to adopt her. 

And what she said was pretty horrifying. 

Ava jokingly said that she was “on the streets” before Diddy, who she referred to as “Papa Combs” found her. 

She said that Diddy “decided that he was going to be a caring man”. 

Ava continued, “So then, he saw me and decided to pick me up and said to come inside and stay with his kids.”

She described Diddy’s twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila as “basically sisters” to her. 

Diddy’s extensive family is now facing almost as much scrutiny as him, either as fellow abusers, or as victims. 

Whether or not any of his sons could face punishment for their alleged involvement is yet to be determined. 

Miranda Lambert Was Right About Morgan Wallen

Photo Credits: Miranda Lambert/Instagram and Morgan Wallen/Instagram

Did you see Miranda Lambert on Taste of Country Nights? Her video interview with Evan Paul was uploaded on September 12th, and Miranda got real with her opinion on Morgan Wallen.

Evan and Miranda didn’t discuss Morgan until the very end. It was so surprising that the video had the word “BONUS” flashing at the top like some special feature.

Evan steered the conversation in the right direction when he asked Miranda, “Who should win CMA Entertainer of the Year this year?” At first, Miranda admitted, “I don’t even know who’s up” for it.

Then, she outright said, “It doesn’t matter.” So, was Miranda trying to dance around this question without answering?

Of course not! We all know that Miranda always speaks her mind better than that.

For Miranda, it doesn’t matter who else is up for Entertainer of the Year because her mind is already made up. She quickly told Evan, “I have to say, Morgan,” and Miranda set the record straight.

She explained that Morgan was “slaying” right now, and she wasn’t finished. Miranda thinks, “You don’t get to play for that many people in a weekend” without getting your props as one the most impressive entertainers in current country music. Miranda said, “It’s a huge deal.”

When you’ve got Miranda in your corner, your Music City street cred shoots way up. Hopefully, Morgan appreciated what Miranda had to say about him because it’s hugely flattering.

Miranda revealed to Evan how much she respects Morgan “as an artist.” She believes that Morgan is “really authentic to who he is,” and she admires him “playing for stadiums full of people [on] multiple nights.” Miranda told Evan, “That’s entertainment.”

Morgan Performed for a Record-Breaking Audience

Yahoo Entertainment republished a Billboard article on September 23rd. The headline was, “Morgan Wallen Brings Out Surprise Guests Miranda Lambert, Eric Church & Darius Rucker at Knoxville Shows.”

Here’s why this is the kind of “huge deal” that Miranda was talking about. Morgan is from East Tennessee, and Billboard reported that he enjoyed “a triumphant homecoming” beginning on Friday, September 20th.

Morgan headlined two shows in his hometown of Knoxville on September 20th and September 22nd. He brought along “several surprise guests” to perform, including Eric Church on the Friday show and Miranda and Darius Rucker, who “made unexpected appearances at Sunday’s show.” Morgan’s on-and-offstage buddies, HARDY and Ernest, were his opening act for “both shows.”

Knox News reported on September 23rd that Morgan “knows how to put on a show, especially when it’s in his hometown.” The local Knoxville outlet described Morgan as both a “country superstar” and “a Gibbs High School graduate.” They wrote that Morgan played “record-breaking” shows at the beloved Neyland Stadium, home of Morgan’s favorite college sports team, the Tennessee Volunteers.

Only Three Other Artists Have Headlined Neyland

Knox News reported that Morgan’s sold-out shows were enjoyed by “just about 160,000 fans.” Morgan sounded blown away when he confessed to his Sunday night audience, “I don’t think that I have ever been this proud in my entire life, stepping out on this stage.” Morgan added, “Man, this is truly incredible.”

Knox News explained why that was the real truth for Morgan and his fans. Neyland Stadium is “the sixth-largest college football stadium in the United States.” Morgan “is only the fourth artist to headline” the legendary venue.

The actual number of Morgan fans attending both shows totaled 156,161. That was a record-breaking number, beating the previous record of 148,407 people who attended three concerts by Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 in 1984.

Knox News reported that country legend Garth Brooks put on the “last concert at Neyland” before Morgan’s sold-out shows. Garth’s concert was back in 2019, and he broke the single concert attendance record “with a crowd of 84,000 people.”

Miranda Helped Morgan Write a Song for His Mom

But let’s return to Miranda’s surprise guest appearance at Morgan’s concert on September 22nd. She didn’t appear on stage until “halfway through the show.”

Morgan performed the first half of his show on the “main stage,” and Knox News reported that he left that stage “for a B-stage near the opposite end zone.” There, Morgan played “an intimate, stripped-down set.”

Morgan performed “his version of Jason Isbell’s ‘Cover Me Up.’” Then, he shocked fans in the best way by inviting Miranda on stage to duet with him on his hit, “Thought You Should Know.”

As Morgan explained, that song is special, and he revealed why to his audience. Morgan confessed, “I needed a woman’s perspective to help me write a song for my mama.” Morgan also made a shocking revelation that he hadn’t sung the song with Miranda “since the day we wrote it.”

Billboard reported that Miranda and Nashville songwriter Nicolle Galyon co-wrote “Thought You Should Know” with Morgan. They repeated everything Morgan said about Miranda before she hit the stage, and the crowd went wild.

Morgan said, “Me and this next artist, we got together one day and wrote a few songs, and this is the first song we ever wrote.” Morgan repeated, “We wrote a couple of other songs that day.” He admitted, “I don’t know if they’ll ever see the light of day.”

Morgan also made another crazy confession. He told the crowd that he, Miranda, and Nicolle “drank a lot of vodka and wrote this song right here for my mama.” We’re sure Lesli Wallen is thrilled with everything Morgan said, except for maybe the drinking part.

“Thought You Should Know” Is a Deeply Personal Song

In March 2023, Showbiz Cheat Sheet revealed Miranda’s confession about her part in “Thought You Should Know.”

When the song reached #1 for Morgan on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, Miranda jumped on the former Twitter platform to congratulate him. Miranda’s Twitter message was all heart.

After she wrote, “Congrats, Morgan,” Miranda added how proud she was to be a co-writer “on a song about your mama!” Miranda confessed, “This is the first number 1 song I’ve ever had as a writer.” S

He finished with, “We did good that day, y’all. Cheers, friends.”

“Thought You Should Know” has some deeply personal lyrics. Showbiz Cheat Sheet confirmed that Morgan is addressing his mom in this song and updating her on how “his life is going.”

Morgan also jumped on social media after the song was released. He posted a sweet message to Lesli on Instagram with a cheeky ending.

The message read, “This one’s for you, mama. I know it didn’t always seem like those prayers were getting through.”

Morgan hoped his song, dedicated to his mom, had proved that her years of praying and worrying about him worked. Then, he joked that he was still Lesli’s “only d*** son, Morgan.”

Morgan Has Been Righting His Wrongs

Morgan has indeed pulled some stunts recently, but Knox News reported the kind and generous thing he did before he headlined Neyland Stadium. The Morgan Wallen Foundation donated $140,000 to Gibbs Youth Sports, and it was announced “ahead of Wallen’s two headlining shows.” 

Knox News explained that the impressive donation will be used to renovate “Ruritan Park, which serves students from [Morgan’s] alma mater, Gibbs High School, as well as surrounding areas in Knox County.” The money will go specifically to “the inside of the fieldhouse,” allowing for “indoor fielding and batting options” and renovations to the “batting cage and machines, pitching lanes and a fielding area.”

Morgan was a promising baseball player in high school before he got injured, and his path led him to Nashville. Knox News reported that Morgan is a “huge Tennessee baseball fan.” Morgan drove the crowd at his September 20th concert wild when he featured other special guests who were athletes, not musicians.

A popular feature of Morgan’s concerts is his walkout from behind the stage. His walkouts are shown on the jumbotron, and he had very special guests on his Friday night show at Neyland.

Morgan was joined on his walkout by NCAA champions, the Tennessee baseball team, and their coach, Tony Vitello. On the Sunday night show, Morgan’s special guest for his walkout was an NFL legend.

Before he won two Super Bowls, Peyton Manning was a popular quarterback on the University of Tennessee Knoxville football team. When he joined Morgan for his walkout, Peyton proudly wore his “retired college uniform.” The crowd of 80,000 fans went “wild” seeing Peyton “dressed in a full Vols uniform.”

Yahoo Entertainment reported that Morgan “leads all nominees” ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards on November 20th. He’s up for “seven awards,” including male vocalist of the year, song of the year, and the award Miranda knows he deserves, Entertainer of the Year.

Reba McEntire Made Snoop Dogg Cry

Photo credit: Reba/Instagram and Snoopdogg/Instagram

Season 26 of The Voice has one of the most anticipated coaching teams in its history. 

During the season premiere, Reba McEntire did something so emotional and historic that her fellow coach, Snoop Dogg, quietly brushed tears from his eyes.

Reba ‘Makes Dreams Come True’

People.com reported on September 24th that Reba “makes dreams come true.” Reba’s move also astounded the other coaches, Voice veteran Gwen Stefani and newcomer coach Michael Buble. 

The shocking moment happened after 37-year-old Kendall Eugene’s blind audition. Kendall is a good-looking singer and guitar player from Texas, and he did a pretty great job with his cover of Morgan Wallen’s “Don’t Thank Jesus.” Unfortunately, ‘pretty great’ didn’t seem like enough for the coaches that night.

Kendall did not receive any chair turns, and it was heartbreaking to see his family shedding tears on the sidelines beside Voice host Carson Daly. 

In the YouTube video of Kendall’s audition, all the coaches offered him kind words and advice while Kendall tried to look strong and hide his disappointment.

The Voice Judges’ Brutal Honesty  

Gwen knows how to deliver bad news with sweetness and honesty. She told Kendall, “This sucks because when it came to the choruses,” Kendall’s voice and words sounded “believable” and “heartfelt.” Then, Gwen revealed the truth.

She told Kendall she didn’t turn her chair because “there was a lot of tuning things going on.” That’s pro-singer speak for Kendall’s voice being a little pitchy and not quite hitting all of the notes. Still, Gwen liked what she heard enough to suggest, “I just think you should come back.”

Michael is a great addition to the coaching staff, and he was pretty humble to admit to Kendall, “Obviously, I’m a rookie doing this.” He added that Kendall “obviously” has “ability,” and then Michael asked a question out loud.

He said, “I openly wonder if you chose a different song with a different range, would I have turned the chair?” It must have hit Kendall in the gut when Michael admitted, “Probably.” 

Reba was up next. As one of the legendary queens of Country music, Carson was practically begging Reba on the sidelines to turn her chair for Kendall. You could tell that everyone in that room wanted to know why Reba held back, and she tried to set the record straight.

She told Kendall that his “style” was “totally different’ than other voices the coaches had heard that day. Unbelievably, Reba confessed, “I liked everything about it,” and Kendall’s response was more unbelievable.

He joked into his mic that Reba “Should have turned.” It was a bit cheeky for a contestant, but Reba replied, “I was gonna say [those] exact same words.” Then, Snoop spoke up.

Snoop told Kendall he “didn’t turn” because he figured Reba was going to, and he knew he couldn’t beat Reba when it comes to great-sounding Country voices like Kendall. Still, Snoop was interested in the song choice and had a question.

Reba McEntire’s Shocking Bombshell 

He said to Kendall, “It was a beautiful song,” and Snoop asked, “What [did] it say… Jesus ain’t done it that way?” Kendall said yes, and Snoop sweetly admitted, “I like that.” That’s when Reba dropped a bombshell.

The camera focused back on Reba as she turned her head towards Gwen and said, “I don’t understand why I did not turn around.” She looked back towards Kendall on stage, and your heart broke for him as he dropped his head and grimaced because the pain of rejection was still too fresh. Nobody knew yet that Reba was about to change Kendall’s world.

Reba said, “We’ve got this new thing this year” called “a Coach Replay button.” Then, Reba made her decision out loud. She said, “I’m gonna use mine.”

Carson is the OG host of The Voice, and he could not believe Reba’s bold move. All Carson could say on the sidelines was, “Oh! Oh My God!” Michael looked delighted and said, “Wow!”

Gwen has the most experience on the coaching panel. You could tell she was blown away by Reba’s precedent-setting decision to use the Coach Replay button for the first time in Voice history. Gwen sounded like she meant it when she said, “That’s amazing!”

Reba McEntire Admitted ‘I Felt Kind Of Numb’

But if you didn’t see this incredible moment, Snoop’s reaction was truly special. 

He noticed Kendall on stage wiping tears from his eyes. Snoop urged Reba to “go give that man a hug. He needs a hug, Reba.” As Reba got up, walked on stage, and hugged Kendall, the camera showed Snoop lifting his sunglasses and rubbing his eyes.

You could hear Reba saying to Kendall, “I believe in you,” and Kendall thanking her for the opportunity. A moment later, Reba was filmed doing a confessional in her coach’s chair.

She explained that she loved “that song Kendall was singing.” After the song ended, Reba admitted, “I felt kind of numb.” She got that reaction because she knew “in my heart, I wanted him on my team.” 

In previous seasons, Reba and Kendall would have been out of luck. Reba confessed that she was “so glad, for the very first time, we have a Coach Replay button.” She added, “It’s the second chance for the coaches when we realize we missed [the] moment.”

Everyone was whooping and clapping for Kendall and Reba on stage. Gwen turned to Michael and said, “That’s so cool!” Then, you heard Reba saying “Welcome to Team Reba” to Kendall as he confessed, “I can’t wait,” and he flashed a grin like a kid in a candy store.

Reba also confessed to the camera that Kendall “has a lot more to show us.” She admitted, “I’m really anxious to listen to him sing again.”

Fans Speak Out About Snoop Dogg

People were anxious to leave comments on the video of Kendall’s blind audition. There was a lot of love for Snoop. Someone finished their comment with, “He’s so kind.”

Another Snoop fan knows that Snoop “is a great guy… whether he’s vibin’ with Martha Stewart in the kitchen or coaching on The Voice, you know that man’s got nothin’ but heart.” 

Other fans felt for Snoop in the moment. Someone wrote that he “needed a hug too,” and they’d “never seen this side of Snoop.” Another person revealed something “crazy” about Snoop.

They wrote about Snoop’s “crazy” ability to tune into people and that Snoop “knew exactly what that man needed, and he knew Reba had to be the one to do it.”

Other people even changed their minds about the “D–O–double G.” 

A commenter admitted, “Wow, Snoop… I guess I was wrong about you.” 

Snoop Dogg’s Emotional Moment

Today.com revealed that that wasn’t the only touching moment for Snoop during the premiere. Today wrote about Snoop getting “emotional at another point in the episode.” This happened when Michael jumped on stage with a contestant named Ben Fagerstedt. 

Ben is a crooner, and he’s only 23 years old. Michael recognized Ben’s song choice from the first note. It was a Frank Sinatra classic, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” 

It looked like Reba and Michael were considering hitting their buttons and competing to get Ben on their teams, but something more unbelievable happened.

No one turned their chair for Ben, and Reba was the first coach to let him down easy, telling him how sorry she was. 

Reba asked Ben how long he’s been singing, and he admitted, “I started taking it seriously when I was 15.” He added, “I started listening to a lot of Sinatra, and the standards, and Mr. Buble.”

Snoop offered Ben some great wisdom: “Keep being a student, keep being a sponge, and keep growing because you’ve got a lot of room to grow.” Snoop added, “It was a pleasure to have you on The Voice, man.”

Then Michael spoke up, and it was obvious that Ben wanted Michael’s honest opinion.

Michael told Ben, “You have a really strong voice.” Michael revealed some of the “technical things” that Frank did that Ben could improve on. Michael told Ben, “You need to come back to The Voice.” But Michael had something else up his sleeve.

He told Ben, “The fact that you included me in those guys you listen to… means a lot.” Then, Michael dropped a bombshell and said, “I would love [it] if we could sing that tune together.”

Snoop was in awe of Michael’s suggestion, saying, “Oh, yeah. Let’s go, bud. Teach him the ropes, Mike. ” Everyone loved it. Michael gave Ben a free singing lesson on national television, and Ben’s family looked on with pride and happiness.

Miranda Lambert Responds to Blake Rumors

Photo credit: Miranda Lambert/Instagram and Blake Shelton/Instagram

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton’s marriage went up in flames in July 2015. For some of us, the split seems like ages ago, but the Internet still has suspicions about Miranda and Blake’s failed romance. 

Shockingly, Miranda recently came clean and responded to some lingering rumors about Blake. 

She’s setting the record straight without actually referring to her ex-husband by name. You need to listen to this, and you might not believe it when you do.

Miranda Lambert Seemingly Spills The Tea On Blake Shelton

On September 24th, Country Cast took a deep dive into the Blake rumors that continue to swirl around Miranda. It makes perfect sense to report on this since Miranda released her new album, Postcards from Texas, in September 2024.

Country Cast focused on “one song in particular on [Miranda’s] record.” This song certainly has a suspicious title and is track number seven on the album. Miranda revealed that she had written this song herself and called it “Run.” 

Miranda and Blake’s fans are starting to obsess over this song because they’re convinced that Miranda is spilling the tea about her divorce from Blake in music and lyrics.

Country Cast said Miranda’s album is “getting good reviews from fans and critics.” That’s great news for Miranda, but the real truth is that she has a ton of interviews to do so that people will buy that album, and everyone keeps asking her about “Run” and if it’s got anything to do with Blake.

Kelleigh Bannen recently interviewed Miranda for Today’s Country Radio, and Miranda revealed another side of the story.

Miranda said country artists usually release an album every two to three years. It’s like a “snapshot” of where they are now and where they’re going. 

But not for Miranda. A lot has happened to her in the last five years. She got remarried to Brendan McLoughlin, left her old label for a new one, and turned 40. For Miranda, there have been plenty of “full circle moments.”

Is Miranda’s Song ‘Run’ About Blake Shelton? 

Miranda explained to Kelleigh that she just wanted to go home and reset. She also felt more creative freedom to explore issues on her new album “from the last two decades” of her life versus “the last two years.” Was that a major hint about Blake?

Country Cast reported what else Miranda said on Today’s Country Radio. She wrote “Run” about a decade ago, and Country Cast thinks it “roughly lines up” with her split from Blake.

The lyrics in “Run” are shocking, and Miranda sings, “It wasn’t that you didn’t have the answers, there was just no question in my mind, I was going to run.” 

If that’s not enough for you, Miranda also sings, “You took too long to see I was unhappy, and I took too long to tell you that I was going to run.” Those are definitely bombshell lyrics, but Miranda wasn’t done spilling the tea in her interview with Kelleigh.

Miranda Lambert Said ‘It Might Feel Too Raw’

Miranda confessed that she didn’t have the nerve to record “Run” at first because she knew “how hard it would be… to sing live.” 

Miranda has since admitted that she wasn’t “ready to perform [Run] until now.” But for Miranda, that’s “what songs are for.” 

She’s explained that a singer-songwriter might “not be ready at that one time to sing about something really raw.” If you’re wondering what Miranda meant by “raw,” she got way more specific.

Miranda dropped a major hint about her new songs that have themes about “alimony” or “going through a divorce.” 

She explained that when it’s happening to you at the moment, “it might not be funny” or “it might feel too raw.” However, a song might “come back around” at the right time to record and perform.

Miranda’s interview with Variety was published on September 19th. This article contains many revealing quotes from Miranda about the songs on her new record and how they reflect her real life. 

She held nothing back, even when they mentioned Blake. Surprisingly, Miranda also confessed that Brendan had convinced her to record the song, allegedly about her ex-husband.

Miranda Admits To ‘A Piece Of My Story’ In ‘Every Single Song’ 

Variety listened closely to every song on Postcards from Texas. They wrote that Miranda’s album is like “a mixture of super-personal stuff” and songs where she just seems to be having “fun.” 

One of Miranda’s “fun” songs is “Alimony,” where a woman is “threatening divorce and threatening to collect a big payday if someone doesn’t shape up.” Variety didn’t think that song had anything to do with Miranda’s life “story.” However, they talked about her parents being “private investigators,” and they figured she’d grown up hearing lots of juicy gossip about divorce.

However, Miranda said that “there’s a piece of my story is probably every single song” on her new album. She also revealed that she’s in “the place in [her] life where all [her] friends are getting remarried for the second time.”

Miranda discussed “the beauty of getting to make music.” She said, “You get to make the story what you want… and put little pieces of you in it.” 

After she dropped that bombshell, Variety said, “Let’s talk a little bit about ‘Run.’” Miranda talked—a whole bunch.

Miranda Lambert’s Bombshell Confessions

Variety confirmed with Miranda that “Run” is a “solo write,” meaning she composed the lyrics and melody “without any collaborators.” Variety described it as “a really stark, raw song” that Miranda wrote long ago. Then, Variety brought up Miranda’s new husband, and what Miranda admitted is almost too crazy to believe.

Variety asked Miranda if it was true that Brendan “convinced” her she “needed to cut ‘Run’ after all this time.” Again, this song is allegedly about Blake, and Miranda said that Brendan “actually did” convince her to record and release the song for her new album.

After Variety scored that huge confession from Miranda, they talked about how “interesting” it was for people to think that her new husband convinced her to go public with such a hugely personal song about her ex-husband. Variety asked Miranda, “Is there anything you can say about that?”

Miranda repeated what she had said before. She “just wasn’t ready to cut this song yet.” Then, she started dropping little bombshells.

Miranda claimed she doesn’t do this “on every record,” but she had “tried to cut a song” that she wrote alone on some of her previous albums. 

While “co-writing is so much more fun” for Miranda, she felt the “need” to “try to at least write by myself a little bit.” Miranda admitted, “It’s sometimes not as fun, and it’s hard.” She was also worried about how “vulnerable” the song “Run” is and how she would feel if the song wasn’t well-received.

Miranda Said ‘I Promised To Tell The Truth …’

But Miranda got support from Brendan and “a lot of people in [her] inner, inner circle.” Her friend and co-writer Jon Randall agreed that Miranda had to cut the song, and her inner circle also told her that her new record “would be a good home” for a song like “Run.” 

Even though she was scared to be so open with her own music and lyrics, Miranda told Variety that she “appreciated the nudge.” She also remembered that she’s “done those kinds of songs” throughout her career, and the most raw, personal songs are never “a very comfortable place to be.” 

Miranda recalled her “early, early stuff” that she wrote when she was just 18. She admitted she was “really raw” and “figuring it out.” However, Miranda believes that the uncomfortable songs are what she “signed up to do.” She told Variety, “I promised to tell the truth when I started this journey, and that’s what I’m doing.” 

In a video uploaded on September 21st, Country Beat Daily referred to Miranda’s song “Run” as her “apology song” to Blake. Later in the video, they discussed the “rumors that the song is either an apology or a reflection of their marriage falling apart.”

Country Beat Daily brought up Miranda’s interview with Variety. They confirmed that Miranda didn’t specifically mention if “Run” is an apology song to Blake or that she’s taking the blame for her failed first marriage.

Miranda Lambert’s ‘Battle’

But she did reveal another “battle” she’s currently facing. The good news is Miranda’s “battle” is all about where she spends her time. 

She revealed she has “a home in New York” because Brendan’s “family is all there,” including his little boy. Miranda said she gets to see her stepson “a ton,” and she loves it.

At heart, Miranda is a “TNT girl.” She explained, “Half my heart’s in Texas, half in Tennessee.”

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