Megan Elliott | Showbiz Cheat Sheet Senior Writer

‘MAFS’ Alums Jessica Studer and Austin Hurd Welcome Baby Boy

Megan Elliott — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:35:31 +0000

Meet the newest member of the Married at First Sight family! Jessica Studer and Austin Hurd, who wed on the Lifetime reality series in 2020, have welcomed their second child.

‘Married at First Sight’ stars welcome new baby

Jessica Studer and Austin Hurd of ‘Married at First Sight’ with their son Westin | Jessica + Austin Hurd

Austin and Jessica’s new baby, Everett Brooks, was born on Friday, August 9. He weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz., and measured 21 inches.

The MAFS alums also have a son, Westin, who was born in November 2021.

The couple, who shared their pregnancy news back in March, couldn’t be more thrilled with the new addition to their family.

“Austin, Westin and I are so thrilled to welcome our sweet bundle of joy to the family. Everyone is happy and healthy and we are madly in love,” Jessica told People. “[I’m] so grateful for this beautiful little family of mine and excited for all the days ahead.”

“We are so in love already,” Jessica captioned an Instagram carousel of photos of the new arrival.

Jessica and Austin met on Married at First Sight Season 10, which followed five expert-matched couples from the Washington, D.C. area. They are the only couple from their season who is still together.

‘Married at First Sight’ stars congratulate Jessica and Austin

After Jessica and Austin shared their happy news, congratulations rolled in from other Married at First Sight stars.

“Congrats and welcome little one!!” wrote Deonna McNeill, who married Greg Okotie on MAFS Season 9.

“Soooo precious! Congratulations, he’s perfect,” commented fellow season 10 cast member Mindy Shiben.

Paige Banks and Vincent Morales from MAFS season 12 also shared well wishes with the new parents. Other former Married at First Sight cast members offering their congratulations including Jamie Otis from season 1, Anthony D’Amico and Ashley Petta from season 5, and Danielle Bergman from season 7.

Other Married at First Sight couples who’ve welcomed children since appearing on the show include Jamie and her husband Doug Hehner; Ashley and Anthony; Deonna and Greg; Vincent and his wife Briana; Danielle and her husband Bobby Dodd; Shawniece Jackson and Jephte Pierre from season 6, and Woody Randall and Amani Smith from season 11.

Jessica shared her tips for prepping for labor

Jessica works as a labor and delivery nurse. Shortly before giving birth, she shared her tips on prepping for labor on Instagram.

“I start out by running for a mile,” she wrote. “I’ve always been a runner and it helps me unwind.”

Her other advice included eating dates, “colostrum harvesting/nipple stimulation [which] can help with releasing oxytocin,” and curb walking (walking with one foot on the curb and the other on the street). She also advised taking naps and trying to relax.

In another post, Jessica admitted that she’d miss being pregnant.

“I love my job, my coworkers, my patients, my hospital and being pregnant while doing the job made me feel strong,” she wrote. “It wasn’t always easy, and the fatigue of pregnancy combined with night shift was REAL. My coworkers can attest to my sleepy state of mind between 3am and 6am. But I did it, and I’m proud of myself for working till a day shy of 40 weeks! Now I just need baby to arrive so I can have my 12 weeks of maternity leave with the babe.”

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’90 Day Fiancé’: Angela Deem Storms Off Stage After PI Reveals Michael Ilesanmi Is Not a Scammer

Megan Elliott — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:07:29 +0000

Angela Deem got some answers during the latest episode of the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8 tell-all. But they weren’t the ones she was looking for.

The TLC star had hired a private investigator to find proof that her husband, Michael Ilesanmi, was scamming her. The PI appeared on the tell-all on August 11 to reveal his findings. While Angela was fully expecting him to share details about Michael’s misdeeds, the investigator said he wasn’t able to find anything suspicious about her husband’s behavior, to Angela’s shock.

Private investigator shares what he discovered about Michael on ‘90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’

As fans saw in the July 21 episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, Angela and her daughter Skyla met with a private investigator to ask him to look into Michael.

The 58-year-old from Georgia had long harbored suspicions about her Nigerian husband. Those concerns intensified following a recent trip to the Ivory Coast, where she discovered that Michael was part of a Facebook group for Nigerian men in relationships with American women. She also suspected he was looking into taking out a life insurance policy on her.

Though Angela accused Michael of scamming her for a green card, the couple continued to move forward with the spousal visa process, and Michael finally arrived in the U.S. in December 2023. But their relationship had almost completely broken down by the time they came together with the rest of the Happily Ever After? cast to film the tell-all.

On stage at the tell-all, Angela continued to accuse Michael of being a con artist who was gaslighting her. Meanwhile, Michael tried again to explain the Paradise Men group. He said that it was simply a forum for people to share information about navigating the U.S. visa process. Several other foreign spouses backed him up, saying they’d been part of similar groups.

Then, it was time for the PI to deliver his report. At first, it sounded like he may have discovered some red flags about Michael.

“Certainly, Angela does have reason to be questioning some of Michael’s behavior,” the PI, whose name is Todd, said.

Todd said he and his team embarked on an extensive investigation of Michael. The result? A 189-page report that contained no evidence that he was being dishonest.

“Does anything tell you that Michael is cheating on Angela in any way?” host Shaun Robinson asked Todd.

“To answer your question directly, no there’s not,” he replied.

Angela reacts after learning Michael is not a scammer

Before Todd revealed his findings, Angela had said that she hoped he found nothing to confirm her suspicions about Michael. But once he shared that Michael was not a scammer, she exploded.

“I don’t care,” Angela shouted after Todd delivered his findings. She then stormed off the stage.

“I don’t care what y’all think about me because I know the real motherf*cker,” she added.

Fellow 90 Day cast member Rob pointed out that the PI had conducted a thorough investigation and exonerated Michael. However, Angela claimed there was still more dirt to uncover.

“He ain’t had enough time,” she said.

After Angela left the stage, the PI reiterated that he’d found nothing concerning about Michael.

“That’s a lot of work. That’s a lot of digging … I don’t have anything,” Todd said. “I don’t have anything concrete that suggests, even implies, that he is an unethical person in terms of a relationship. I don’t. It’s not there.”

Michael says Angela’s suspicions have affected him mentally

Todd and Michael | 90 Day Fiancé via YouTube

During Angela’s tirade at the tell-all, Michael grew visibly frustrated as he tried to explain himself, only to have his wife shout over him. After she headed backstage, he opened up about how exhausting their seven-year relationship had become.

“I love her. I’m here for the right reasons,” he said. “But she doesn’t give me a chance to talk. You all can see this. Anytime I talk, she yells at me. That’s why I always keep quiet. And it’s really affecting me mentally, because I don’t talk. You know, it’s really affecting me.”

Meanwhile, the PI said that after his investigation, there was only one person in the relationship who was raising red flags: Angela.

“I don’t see any reason why Angela should be suspicious of Michael or his behavior,” Todd told producers in an interview. “A concern that I have is how adamant she is about wanting to find a lie or something wrong in the report. It’s almost like she’s not willing to accept the truth.”

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’90 Day Fiancé’: Michael Ilesanmi Hints He’d Be Open to Appearing on ‘The Single Life’

Megan Elliott — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 21:32:00 +0000

Does Michael Ilesanmi have a future in the 90 Day Fiancé universe? Though his marriage to Angela Deem appears to be over, the same isn’t necessarily true of his relationship with TLC. Michael says he hasn’t ruled out possible future appearances on other 90 Day shows.

Michael Ilesanmi joined the ‘90 Day Fiancé’ universe in 2018

Michael and Angela made their TLC debut in 2018 in season 2 of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days.

The couple went on to appear in 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 3, 90 Day Fiancé Season 7, 90 Day: The Last Resort, and multiple seasons of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? For years, they had a long-distance relationship as they struggled to get Michael a visa that would allow him to move from Nigeria to the U.S. The pair eventually married in 2020, but it wasn’t until late 2023 that he finally got permission to come to America.

Unfortunately, by that time, Michael and Angela’s relationship was in bad shape. She didn’t trust him to be faithful and feared he might be scamming her for a green card. The couple argued frequently, with Angela often lashing out at her husband in anger. Just a few months after Michael arrived in the U.S., he fled Angela’s home. He said his wife’s volatile behavior often left him feeling “scared.”

“The reason why I left Angie’s house is because, I mean, it’s very, very sad, you know. I feel like an unwanted guest,” the reality star said in an interview with ET (via Facebook). “I wasn’t treated like I’m her husband, you know.”

“For me to have left, it had gotten to the point where I couldn’t just bear it anymore,” he added.

Recently, Angela requested that a Georgia court annul her marriage to Michael on the grounds that he “fraudulently” tricked her into saying “I do.”

In documents obtained by Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Angela claims Michael “was engaged in a conspiracy with other Nigerian men to induce US citizens into marriage for the purpose of gaining legal permanent resident status.”

Michael addresses what’s next for him after ‘90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?”

With Michael and Angela’s marriage apparently at an end, it doesn’t seem likely that they’ll appear on future seasons of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? But Michael isn’t ruling out appearing on 90 Day: The Single Life, which follows past 90 Day cast members as they embark on a new search for love.

“I don’t know. I have no idea,” he said when asked if he’d join the cast of the 90 Day spinoff. “We’ll see. Right now, I have no idea. I just want to get myself together, you know, by myself.”

For now, Michael says his main goal is to take advantage of the opportunities living in America offers.

“Make money, chill, work, just normal things a young man needs in life,” he said. “And if any opportunity comes and I look into it and it’s good, I’ll pick it up.

Michael knows he’s a favorite of many 90 Day fans. He’s keeping that in mind when considering his future.

“I’ll take advantage of me being popular,” he said. “And if I get an offer from the network or any other TV show, I’ll grab it. I’ve been on TV for the past six years. I think I’m used to it now.”

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When Will the ’90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’ Season 8 Tell-All Be on Max and discovery+?

Megan Elliott — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 19:59:00 +0000

The stars of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8 are hashing out all their issues at a tell-all unlike any other.

For the first time, the cast of the TLC reality series are not just confronting each other onstage. They’re also all living under the same roof for the duration of the tell-all, leading to plenty of opportunities for heated confrontations between the cast.

The no-holds-barred 90 Day reunion kicked off on July 28. And if you want to keep up with all the fireworks as they happen, you’ll have to tune in on TLC. The drama-filled tell-all is not yet streaming on Max on discovery+, much to the ire of some fans.

‘90 Day’ fans wonder why the ‘Happily Ever After?’ tell-all isn’t streaming

New episodes of 90 Day Fiancé and its various spinoffs are typically available to stream on both Max and discovery+ shortly after they air on TLC. So, fans were understandably confused and upset when they couldn’t find the first two episodes of the Happily Ever After? Season 8 tell-all on either of those apps.

“How can I watch the tell all?? I do have discovery + but it’s not on there like how you normally view the show every Monday?” one person commented on Instagram.

“Seriously how come we can watch the entire season of 90 Day at the regular time then when it comes time for the tell all the decision was made to not put it on streaming until it’s all aired? And to not say anything before? Nasty,” another person wrote on X.

A number of fans expressed frustration that they were paying to subscribe to one or both of those streaming services but still could not watch the content they wanted.

“So I’m confused.. are yall like trying to piss off everyone who pays for the app?” one Instagram user wrote. “Why do we even pay for it if y’all aren’t going to upload the episodes?”

The ‘90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’ Season 8 tell-all will stream at the end of August

Unfortunately, fans who don’t get TLC as part of their cable or live TV streaming package are going to have to wait a bit longer to watch the five-part 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8 tell-all. Max has responded to a number of people on social media to say that the tell-all will not be available to stream until the end of August, after all the episodes have aired on TLC.

“Tell All parts 1-5 will only available to view on the TLC Channel right now, but after the season ends these special episodes will be available to stream on Max on 8/27,” @MaxHelp replied to one disgruntled viewer on X.

Fans who can’t wait until the 90 Day tell-all comes to Max and discovery+ do have one other option if they want to watch the episodes. The episodes are currently available for purchase on Prime Video.

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8 airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.

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Biggest D23 2024 Announcements: ‘Snow White’ Trailer, ‘Inside Out’ Spinoff, and More

Megan Elliott — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 01:08:42 +0000

Disney is delivering the goods. D23, the biennial event for Disney fans, kicked off on August 9 with a slew of announcements, trailer reveals, and more.

What’s on the horizon for the mouse? Sequels to The Incredibles, Frozen, and Zootopia, as well as a new Pixar movie, Hoppers. Plus, Disney shared first-look footage and teasers for the upcoming live-action Snow White movie, Moana 2, and Mufasa: The Lion King.

Live-action ‘Snow White’ trailer revealed

Disney is adding to its list of live-action remakes of classic animated films with a new version of 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Snow White stars Rachel Zegler as the title character and Gal Gadot as the evil queen. Filming took place back in 2022, but fans are just now getting a look at the footage. In the teaser, Zegler sings a bit of “Whistle While You Work.” Snow White is in theaters on March 21, 2025.

‘The Lion King’ prequel explores the relationship between Scar and Mufasa

Director Barry Jenkins and Lin Manuel-Miranda were on hand at D23 to introduce the trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King. The prequel explores the relationship between an the orphaned Mufasa and his adopted brother Scar (aka Taka). It’s in theaters on Dec. 20.

‘Frozen 3,’ ‘Incredibles 3’ in the works

Disney shared more details about sequels to several much-loved films. Frozen 3 is set for a 2027 release, and it sounds like Frozen 4 is also in the works. Fans can also look forward to Incredibles 3 from Brad Bird. In addition, Pixar has a new movie on the horizon, Hoppers, which will star Jon Hamm and Bobby Moynihan and is about a beaver and a human who swap bodies.

D23 also featured the reveal of a trailer for Moana 2, in theaters on Nov. 27, and a teaser for Toy Story 5 (via YouTube), which will have a “toys vs. tech” theme and is set for a summer 2026 release. Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan has also joined the cast of Zootopia 2.

‘Inside Out’ spinoff coming to Disney+

Following the massive box office success of Inside Out 2 (which is now the highest-grossing animated movie of all time), Disney is planning a show called Dream Productions. It’s set between Inside Out and Inside Out 2 and will be streaming on Disney+ sometime in 2025. Another original Pixar series, Win or Lose, premieres Dec. 6 on Disney+.

Nine Inch Nails to score ‘Tron: Ares’

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nail at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, Calif. on August 9, 2024 | Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Disney

This year’s D23 also delivered some big news about the upcoming Tron movie, Tron: Ares. The third film in the franchise, after 1982’s Tron, and 2010’s Tron: Legacy, will feature a score by Nine Inch Nails. The movie stars Jeff Bridges, Greta Lee, and Jared Leto and is in theaters on Oct. 10, 2025.

‘Freaky Friday’ sequel gets title

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb

Original Freaky Friday stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan were also in attendance at D23 2024 to share some news about the highly anticipated sequel to the 2003 movie. The new movie will be called Freakier Friday. Production began this summer, with Curtis and Lohan reprising their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The movie is set for a 2025 release.

Other news from D23 includes the announcement that the third Avatar film will be called Avatar: Fire and Ash; a teaser (via YouTube) for the new series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew with Jude Law (on Disney+ in December 2024); footage from Andor Season 2; and footage from Daredevil: Born Again (coming to Disney+ in March 2025).

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New ‘RHOBH’ Cast Member Jennifer Tilly Says Meeting Kyle Richards Was Better Than Meeting Elizabeth Taylor

Megan Elliott — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 20:05:00 +0000

Over her decades-long career in Hollywood, Jennifer Tilly has worked with a who’s who of famous actors and directors, including Woody Allen, The Wachowskis, Jim Carrey, and Eddie Murphy. But nothing compares to teaming up with the stars of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she says.

Jennifer Tilly joins ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’

In May, Bravo revealed that Tilly would be joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14 as a “Friend of.” For Tilly, who is a longtime fan of RHOBH and has briefly appeared on the show in the past, it’s the role of a lifetime.

“I’ve always been a Housewives superfan. Only the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, though,” she said in a recent interview with Vulture.

“But I never thought I’d be on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” she went on to say. “To me, it’s like working with Martin Scorsese. My boyfriend always says if he got $40 million, he wants to go into space and experience zero gravity. To me, being on Housewives is experiencing zero gravity. I was more excited to meet Kyle Richards and Erika Jane and the other ladies than I was when I met Elizabeth Taylor.”

Tilly says doing ‘RHOBH’ is ‘the most challenging thing I’ve ever done’

Despite being a loyal Bravo fan, Tilly said she initially turned down invitations to join the show. But this year, the 65-year-old actor realized she wanted to try something new.

“I sort of thought, ‘I just want to do everything different. I’m trying to take on challenges,’” she said.

She soon realized that her decades of experience in film and television hadn’t completely prepared her for working in reality TV.

“I’ve been filming for about a month now, and I’d say the Housewives is the most challenging thing I’ve ever done,” she said. “I read this book called Bachelor Nation, and the Bachelor editors said — I’m paraphrasing — ‘When we get all the footage, it’s like we have a big box of Legos. And we’re like, ‘What are we going to create with these Lego blocks?’ They can do anything. They can make you the girl next door. They can make you the villain. They can make you the cranky one. They can make you the patient one. It depends on what they want to show, what’s going to make the story.”

Jennifer Tilly on how she plans to avoid Housewife drama

Sutton Stracke and Jennifer Tilly on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ | Charles Sykes/Bravo

While Tilly can’t control her edit on RHOBH, she thinks she can avoid some of the cast’s mud-slinging and drama

“I’m not a Housewife,” she said during a July 2024 appearance on the It Happened In Hollywood podcast (via E! News). “I’m a Friend, though, which is a lot easier. You just dip in and out. You try to avoid, like, flying shrapnel. And you know, if drinks are thrown, I have good reflexes.”

Meanwhile, Tilly is relishing the latest development in her career.

“I like all the Housewives. I appreciate what they do,” she told Vulture. “I’m just going to say it’s really challenging. It’s the craziest thing I’ve ever done, but I’m really happy I’m doing it, and I think it’s such an interesting kind of sharp left turn for my career.”

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‘Outlander’ Cast Then and Now: See How Jamie and Claire Have Changed Since Season 1

Megan Elliott — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 18:38:00 +0000

Outlander just marked a major milestone. On August 9, the steamy period drama celebrated the 10th anniversary of its series premiere.

The Starz show follows the epic romance between Claire (Caitriona Balfe), a time-traveling doctor from the mid-20th century, and Jamie (Sam Heughan) a dashing Highlander from the 18th century. Over the past decades, fans have followed Jamie, Claire, and their family and friends as they crisscrossed the globe and hopped through time, from Scotland to France to the American Colonies and beyond. Over time, plenty has changed for the couple. But their love hasn’t diminished. Instead, it’s grown stronger.

‘Outlander’ star Sam Heughan says Jamie and Claire’s relationship has grown ‘deeper’ since season 1

Jamie and Claire in ‘Outlander’ Season 1 | Starz

“The passion hasn’t changed. It’s deeper and it’s developed,” Heughan told TV Insider earlier this year. “It’s not that Fraser fire that we had in season 1 because they’ve got older, they’re grandparents now. But Jamie says multiple times that he couldn’t live without her. And we’ve seen that. He’s the most codependent person we’ve ever met. They love each other, and their love has grown to such an extent that it’s grown a family and spans across continents.”

Jamie and Claire in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

In Outlander Season 7B, which is set to premiere on Nov. 22, Jamie and Claire are back in Scotland for the first time in years. And while they have a few more gray hairs, their feelings for each other are as strong as ever, as seen in this shot of the pair enjoying a quiet drink together.

Brianna and Roger face new challenges in the second half of ‘Outlander’ Season 7

[L-R] Brianna in ‘Outlander’ Season 2 | Brianna in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

Things have also changed in a major way for Jamie and Claire’s daughter, Brianna (Sophie Skelton), who was first seen on the show at the end of season 2. In season 7A, she and her husband Roger (Richard Rankin) returned to the 20th century so that their daughter could get medical treatment. But their family was ripped apart when their son Jemmy was kidnapped by Brianna’s coworker Rob Cameron (Chris Fulton).

[L-R] Roger in ‘Outlander’ Season 2; Roger in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

When we first met Roger in season 2, he’s an academic who falls hard for Bree when she visits Scotland with her mother. After Bree travels through the stones to warn Claire of her impending death at Fraser’s Ridge, Roger follows her. They eventually marry and start a family in 18th century America before returning to 1980s Scotland. But at the end of season 7A, Roger leaves Bree and goes back through the stones in an attempt to find his son. In a photo from one of Outlander’s upcoming episodes, we see him back in the 1700s.

Jamie reunites with his family in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B

[L-R] Jenny and Ian Murray in ‘Outlander’ Season 1; Jamie and Ian in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

Jamie’s return to Scotland in the second half of Outlander’s seventh season brings with it a reunion with some of his beloved family members. That includes his brother-in-law Ian Murray (Steven Cree). In this photo, Ian is looking a little grayer than in the past, but there’s no doubt his bond with Jamie is still strong.

Jamie will also reconnect with his older sister Jenny, but Starz hasn’t released any photos of the older version of that character. However, fans can expect her to look a little different. Laura Donnelly originally portrayed Jenny, but Kristin Atherton is taking over in season 7.

[L-R] Geillis Duncan and Young Ian in ‘Outlander’ Season 3; Young Ian in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

Ian and Jenny will also finally get the chance to see their son, young Ian (John Bell) again. But will they recognize him? In season 4, Ian was taken prisoner by the Mohawk. He eventually married a Mohawk woman and adopted many of their customs and learned the language.

[L-R] Jamie with Lord John Grey in ‘Outlander’ Season 3 | Claire and Lord John Grey in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

The upcoming Outlander episodes will also feature the return of Lord John Grey (David Berry). The adult version of the character was introduced in season 3, when he was the governor of Ardsmuir prison, where Jamie was behind bars. The two eventually became friends and have crossed paths several times since. In a photo from season 7B, Lord John is seen talking to Claire.

Outlander Season 7B premieres Friday, Nov. 22 on Starz.

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‘Sister Wives’ Star Christine Brown in the Running for ‘Reality Queen’ Award

Megan Elliott — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:35:58 +0000

Get that crown! Sister Wives star Christine Brown has been nominated for the Reality Queen award at the 11th annual American Reality TV Awards.

Christine Brown faces off against Tamra Judge, Tammy Slaton for Reality Queen title

Christine is one of nine reality stars nominated in the Reality Queen category at the 2024 American Reality TV Awards, which will take place on Nov. 18 in Los Angeles.

The TLC personality is facing some stiff competition at the awards, where the winners are determined by fan votes. The other nominees include Cirie Fields from Big Brother 25, JIMBO from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Tamra Judge from The Real Housewives of Orange County, Dr. Nicole Martin from The Real Housewives of Miami, Omarosa from E!’s House Of Villains, Melody Rodgers from Love & Marriage: Huntsville, Tammy Slaton from 1000-lb Sisters, and Sutton Stracke from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

If Christine does take home the Reality Queen trophy, she’ll join a short list of other reality TV icons who’ve also the award, including Lisa Vanderpump from Vanderpump Rules, Khloé Kardashian from Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Vick Gunvalson from The Real Housewives of Orange County, and Tamar Braxton from Braxton Family Values.

Kody Brown is also nominated in the Reality King category

Kody Brown of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC via YouTube

Christine isn’t the only Sister Wives cast member who could win big at this year’s reality TV awards. Her ex-husband Kody Brown is nominated in the Reality King category. His fellow nominees are Johnny Bananas from House Of Villains, Big Ed Brown from 90 Day: The Last Resort, Tim Malcolm from 90 Day: Pillow Talk, Cameron Hardin from Big Brother 25, and Pauly D and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, both from Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.

Past winners of the Reality King award include Si Robertson of Duck Dynasty, Blake Shelton from The Voice, and Todd Chrisley of Chrisley Knows Best.

How to vote in the American Reality TV Awards

The winners of this year’s American Reality TV Awards will be determined by fan votes. To vote for Reality Queen or King (or in other categories such as “Guilty Pleasure Show,” “Best Feel-Good Show,” and “Best Overall Show”), head to RealityTelevisionAwards.com and click “Vote Now.” You can also text ARTAS to 40691. Voting is open until Monday, Sept. 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

So far, Christine has not commented on her nomination. But we do know she’ll be back on TV at some point.Sister Wives will return for a 19th season, Christine confirmed in a 2023 interview with Entertainment Tonight. TLC has not announced a premiere date for the new season.

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Travis Scott Attended USA Men’s Basketball Game Ahead of Arrest in Paris [PHOTOS]

Megan Elliott — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:33:41 +0000

Travis Scott’s trip to Paris for the 2024 Olympics has added to his legal woes.

On August 8, the 33-year-old rapper was in the City of Lights to take in a USA Men’s Basketball game. The next day, he was arrested following an altercation involving his bodyguard and a security guard at his hotel.

Shortly after 5 a.m. on August 9, police were called to the George V Hotel, where they arrested Scott “following his violent behavior regarding a security guard,” the Paris prosecutor’s office told E! News in a statement. “The latter had intervened to separate Travis from his own bodyguard.”

The George V Hotel in Paris in 2006 | FRED DUFOUR/AFP via Getty Images

A representative for Scott commented on the arrest in a statement: “We are in direct communication with the local Parisian authorities to swiftly resolve this matter and will provide updates when appropriate.”

Quavo and Travis Scott attend a men’s basketball semifinal match between Team USA and Team Serbia at Bercy Arena on August 8 in Paris | Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

A source close to Scott told People that the incident occurred “after multiple days of being chased and harassed by paparazzi.” When Scott entered his hotel after “another evening of being swarmed with no help given Travis was arrested at his hotel after unfortunately getting into a fight with his own security detail, his bodyguard,” the source said.

Travis Scott and Quavo | Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Hours prior to his arrest at the five-star hotel, Scott, who shares two young children with Kylie Jenner, was spotted sitting courtside next to rapper Quavo at the men’s basketball semifinal match.

Michael Rubin, Travis Scott, and Quavo | Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Scott looked on as Team USA took on Team Serbia. At one point in the game, Team USA – led by NBA stars Steph Curry and Lebron James – was down by 17 points. But they managed to secure a victory that will take them to the gold medal match-up with France on August 10.

Travis Scott | Jean Catuffe/Getty Images

Scott – whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster II – enthusiastically cheered on Team USA during the high-stakes game at Bercy Arena. “That game was f*cking wilddddddd,” he posted on X afterward.

Michael Rubin and Travis Scott attend the men’s basketball semi-final match between Team France and Team Germany | Karwai Tang/Getty Images

The controversial rapper was also in the stands with Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin as Team France and Team Germany faced off in Thursday’s other semi-final game.

Scott’s recent arrest comes a little more than a month after he was arrested on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespass of property in Miami.

On June 20, police responded to reports of a disturbance at the Miami Beach Marina. They found Scott standing by the dock and “yelling” at people on a nearby yacht. Officers reported that he had a strong smell of alcohol on his breath. Scott’s erratic disorderly behavior led police to arrest him. According to E! News, the disorderly intoxication charge was later dropped, though he is still facing a misdemeanor trespassing charge.

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‘Love & Marriage: Detroit’ Reveals Season 2 Premiere Date, Returning Cast

Megan Elliott — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:25:00 +0000

Get ready for more drama in the Motor City. OWN’s reality series Love & Marriage: Detroit is returning for season 2, and we have all the details about the premiere date and new and returning cast members, as well as a teaser for the new season.

‘Love & Marriage: Detroit’ Season 2 premieres Sept. 7 on OWN

‘Love & Marriage: Detroit’ Season 2 | OWN

In 2023, OWN expanded its Love & Marriage franchise with a show focused on Black couples living in Michigan’s largest city. Now, Love & Marriage: Detroit is set to return for another season.

Love & Marriage: Detroit Season 2 kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 9 p.m. ET, immediately following the season finale of Love & Marriage: Huntsville. The show then moves to its regular time slot of 8 p.m. ET on Saturdays starting September 14.

Which couples are back for the new season of ‘Love & Marriage: Detroit’?

All three main couples from Love & Marriage: Detroit’s first season are back for season 2: the Harrises, the Smiths, and the Thompsons.

After four years together, Russell and Kolby Harris have one young daughter together and another on the way. And even though baby no. 2 hasn’t even arrived yet, Russell is already thinking about a third child. But Kolby, who was happy with one baby, isn’t sure that fits with her vision for the future.

As Kolby struggles with the burden of being the stricter parent, Russell continues to work as a pastor and focus on his non-profit, Soar Detroit. He’s also working to revitalize a newly purchased gym. Meanwhile, Kolby’s star on social media is rising, but being pregnant while parenting a 2-year-old has her struggling to maintain her energy.

When season 2 begins, Brandon and Kristina Bowman-Smith’s marriage of 12 years is on shaky ground. Kristina, a stylist and influencer who has devoted the last decade to raising their children, has separated from her husband, the owner of Star Factory, which focuses on developing a new generation of singers and recording artists from Detroit. Now, she needs to decide what her life as a single mom of two looks like.

Many of Brandon and Kristina’s stem from his laser focus on the career at the expense of his family life. But after a break-in at Star Factory, the pair realize they need each other more than they realize. Will they be able to resolve their differences to keep their family together?

Finally, there are Anthony and Dr. LaToya Thompson. They’ve been married for 15 years and have three children. He works for a touring company and owns a production studio, but LaToya, a physical therapist, is still the main breadwinner. (She’s also the owner of Opulence Wines).

In the new season, Anthony tries to carve out more of a niche for himself as he expands his work with the men’s organization he founded. Meanwhile, LaToya should be enjoying her impressive professional success. But she still struggles with work/life balance and “mommy guilt.” She also fears she could be passing her perfectionist tendencies on to her children.

Two new couples are joining the show in season 2

Love & Marriage: Detroit Season 2 will also introduce two new couples.

Marcel and Kimberly Dobine have been married for eight years and have two young children. Kimberly is an event planner, designer and founder of the Posh & Popular brand. Marcel works in the mortgage industry.

Communication is an pain point for this pair, with Kimberly feeling that Marcel needs to be more open about talking about their issues and family dynamics. She also thinks they need to be conscious about setting aside time to focus on their relationship, despite their hectic lives.

Marcel and Kimberly are close with the Thompsons and friendly with the Harrises. But Kimberly’s past friendship with Kristina fizzled when she began to feel she couldn’t count on her when she needed to. Will that fractured bond create problems in the larger friend group?

Taking on a larger role in season 2 are Bravo and Lakeita Samuels. These high school sweethearts have been together for 20 years and married for six. They also have two daughters. He’s an entrepreneur who owns several clubs and restaurants around Detroit, while she’s a social service manager who takes charge of managing their family home. Lakeita is not happy about her husband’s late work nights, but he wants her to understand that he’s just working to provide for their family and secure their legacy.

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