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UPDATE: Pink has now denied that she and Carey have separated! People magazine is rarely wrong, but the singer says this story is bogus. Read on for our original report and stay tuned for updates!
It’s the end of the road for pop icon Pink and her husband of 20 years, BMX rider Carey Hart.
Yes, the tumultuous couple — whose many ups and downs have inspired some of Pink’s biggest hits — have called it quits.
News of the split comes courtesy of a new report from People magazine, which cites unspecified sources.
This is not the first time that Pink and Carey have gone their separate ways.
Their first separation — or at least the first one that they chose to talk about publicly — took place in 2008.
“Long-term relationships are not easy. It is much easier to stay in the solid days and jump from relationship to relationship, because then you don’t have to fix the problems that keep recurring. You have to end up fixing yourself; you can’t fix the other person,” the singer told People at the time.
“So it can be challenging, and there’s good days and there’s bad days,” she continued, adding:
“I think it’s an impossible expectation for you to think that you’re going to evolve at exactly the same pace as another person in exactly the same direction.
“So it takes work to redefine what’s important. I don’t want to break up my family. That’s been my main goal, since I had a broken family. Sometimes you have to let it go. You can’t die on every mountain.”
“We’re rebuilding,” Hart told the outlet when he and Pink got back together the following year.
“Sometimes you have to take a couple of steps backwards to move forward.”
In 2023, Pink spoke to the outlet again, admitting — with the candor that her fans love — that she and Carey had experienced additional rough patches, but have chosen to make their relationship work.
“He and I are independent to a fault. That’s probably why we’ve stayed together so long, because we can live completely separately and then be together,” Pink told People at the time.
“We don’t need each other. We choose each other.”
Pink and Carey met at the 2001 Summer X Games in Philadelphia and dated off and on until he proposed in 2005.
They married in Costa Rica January 2006 and they’ve since welcomed two children.
The couple has yet to comment publicly on the split rumors — and Pink might be pouring her feelings into the best album of her career!
Pink Denies Carey Hart Divorce Rumors: ‘It’s Fake News!’ was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Melissa Claire Egan has some difficult news to share.
But it’s also some important news.
On Thursday, the veteran Young and the Restless actress took to Instagram in order to share the news that she was diagnosed last month with coronary heart disease.
“Thanks to early detection, and medicine, I will be okay!” the star wrote to open her post, adding: “I’m a private person, but this seemed TOO IMPORTANT NOT TO SHARE. Especially for women.”
Egan then used the opportunity to spread awareness while explaining her circumstances.
“My brilliant doctor of 20+ years @drthaisaliabadi sent me to a wonderful cardiologist @ghalichimd when some bloodwork came back high, and through a Heart calcium scan he found plaque in my LAD artery (known as the “widow maker”),” she went on.
“It’s mild so far and tends to be genetic, but rare for a 44 year old woman. This could have caused the plaque to chip off and cause a fatal heart attack or stroke any time over the next 5-10 years, maybe even sooner. Later that night after I was diagnosed, I laid with my sons, putting them to bed, feeling so grateful to God and my doctors that I found this early.
“But I couldn’t stop thinking about all the other women(and men) that might have this disease and not know it. It is under-tested and under-recognized.”
A multiple-time Dayime Emmy Award nominee, Egan has appeared in over 700 episodes of All My Childre and over 1,200 of The Young and the Restless.
She continued a few hours ago via social media:
“We all are so good about getting our mammograms every year, but we don’t check our heart health. It is imperative that you do! Cardiovascular disease is the Number 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year.
“Tell your doctor you want to be evaluated for coronary heart disease risk. A takeaway from my situation, for your blood tests ask your doctor to specifically look for Lipoprotein(a) and ApoB levels.”
Egan joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Chelsea Lawson in 2011… following the cancellation of All My Children.
For her work on former soap opera, the actress has been nominated three times for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the Daytime Emmy Awards.
She urged folks to ask for a “Heart Calcium scan” in her new post and concluded by encouraging fans to stay proactive about their health:
“Let’s all band together, focus on our heart health, and live longer!!!”
AMEN!
Melissa Claire Egan Says She Has Coronary Heart Disease, Sends Inspiring Message was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Rising star Kenny Whitmire has finally given fans what they’ve been waiting for with the official release of his buzzed-about ballad, “I Gave Her The Moon.”
After teasing the track on TikTok last fall, it took quickly on a life of its own, gaining momentum among fans and his peers in the industry. Listeners were immediately drawn to the heartbreaking honesty that floated through Whitmire’s vocals and an unforgettable hook that left them wanting more.
But the excitment didn’t stop with fans. Whitmire also earned recognition from country music superstars like Luke Combs, Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley, all of whom helped elevate the moment even further by offering their support of the song. Then something very unexpected happened. GRAMMY-nominated superstar Charlie Puth took notice and personally produced his own version of the track, which he later shared with his 22.6 million followers. This act alone introduced Whitmire’s songwriting to a whole new crop of ears beyond country music, thus sending demand for the song soaring.
“I’m so thankful for this song and what it’s done for me,” Whitmire reflects. “I think so many folks can relate and connect to simple, story-telling country songs, and I’m just honored to have this one as my own to sing.”
The real reason the song has stuck with so many people comes down to the timeless country storytelling. Written by Whitmire alongside Cam Newby and Lynn Hutton, and produced by Lee Starr, “I Gave Her The Moon” reads like a bittersweet breakup story built around distance and timing.
Whitmire finds himself stuck wondering why the person he loved so much left him back in the cold winter days of Tennessee for a warmer life out in California. He doesn’t blame the place itself, but now it’s a reminder of what he’s lost. The rising star reveals he gave her his heart and a stable life, but at the end of the day it wasn’t enough to make her truly happy.
“Temperature’s fallin’, they’re calling for snow/ Meanwhile in La Jolla, the sun’s sinking low/ She’s got a smile on, she’s happy and free/ Salt in her hair, sand on her feet/ I never hated California/ ‘til it took her away,” he explains.
The track leans into sounds of a soft acoustic guitar and a lonely steel guitar, unfolding in a simple, almost nursery-rhyme-like rhythm. Paired with the viral country breakout singer’s rich baritone and nostalgic country delivery, the song taps into a traditional feel that makes the heartbreak hit even harder.
“I gave her the moon, stars in the sky/ Three-acre view, and my heart for life/ If Tennessee had a coast, she wouldn’t have run/ What more could I do/ I gave her the moon, she wanted the sun,” he sings on the chorus.
The song was also paired with a visualizer that was directed by Emma Kate Golden and shot just outside of Nashville, capturing the true sentiment of the song’s setting.
Up next, Kenny Whitmire plans to roll out more new music across 2026 in addition to joining Tracy Lawrence on the road, serving as support for the country act’s No Alibis 2026 Tour on August 28 in Peoria, IL.
Fans can also catch him performing at Country Now Live in Nashville on March 17. Details HERE.
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In the 2010s, Robert “Bobby” Edwards invented and co-founded Squatty Potty.
In 2021, the company sold for $19 million.
According to a multi-year investigation and a federal grand jury indictment, Edwards has used some of the proceeds to purchase child sex-abuse material (CSAM).
He has since been arrested. His defense, such as it is, explains very little.
From inventing the Squatty Potty to a chilling arrest
Utah entrepreneur Robert “Bobby” Edwards, 50, made a name for himself — and a tremendous amount of money — with the invention of the Squatty Potty.
From his Shark Tank debut, his product became a sensation, selling millions and becoming a household name.
In 2021, the company that Edwards co-founded sold for $19 million.
That was the same year when federal authorities launched an investigation into him, The Salt Lake City Tribune reports.
The investigation found that he had participated in secretive online groups that viewed, swapped, and purchased photos and videos of the sexual abuse of children.
After years of investigating, authorities obtained a federal grand jury indictment for Edwards for the receipt of child pornography on February 10.
Just days later, he was arrested in Washington County.
On Monday, February 23, he pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors asked the court to hold Edwards in custody.
It’s likely that they consider him a flight risk, given his considerable financial means — with even some of his alleged crimes taking place when he was in other countries.
CSAM investigators have high burnout because they witness true horrors
The investigation into Edwards and others in the alleged online CSAM ring sounds nothing short of harrowing.
According to unsealed documents, an agent at one point clicked a Zoom link within the group chat — taking them into a virtual meeting room where others were watching child sexual abuse videos.
Documents show that Edwards was visible on camera during this appalling scene. Photos of Edwards from his Zoom profile page apparently matched the live footage of him.
Authorities did not simply rely upon his facial appearance to make their case.
They traced his IP address, showing that he was in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
According to prosecutors, online payment processors flagged Edwards’ transactions with a UK man named John Carver.
Carver was arrested and ultimately convicted for distributing CSAM — and for blackmailing buyers.
Apparently, four of Edwards’ payments to Carver were flagged.
Carver apparently had a scheme involving advertising on Telegram, soliciting money through PayPal, and only then providing links to the horrific footage of children’s lives being ruined.
Prosecutors also said that Carver participated in the Zoom gatherings, where he distributed samples of his abhorrent media catalogue.
‘5+ is preferred’ is such a casual remark when discussing real child victims
In November, law enforcement was able to directly search Edwards’ home. There, they found multiple devices containing CSAM.
This was not a one-time collection. They identified some files that had been downloaded just a couple of weeks earlier.
They also found harrowing messages of Edwards negotiating his personal tastes as casually as a normal person would discuss, say, a taste in drawings or preferences for food toppings.
“Hey brother, Id love to perv but into most all just not into babies. 5+ is preferred,” read one chilling message.
Edwards apparently denied any “recollection of viewing child pornography” when speaking to agents. He told investigators about an addiction to methamphetamine, which one can only assume will be a factor in his planned legal defense.
‘Squatty Potty’ Inventor Robert Edwards Arrested for Buying Child Sex-Abuse … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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It’s a huge week for Koe Wetzel fans. The East Texas singer/songwriter has announced a new album coming this summer and revealed plans for his The Night Champion World Tour, launching in the summer and continuing through the fall.
Since day one, fans have had a front row seat to Wetzel’s chaotic, high-energy shows. His journey has taken him from small Texas dive bars all the way to sold-out amphitheaters and arenas, and he’s only getting bigger each year. His 2024 Damn Near Normal Tour alone drew over 250,000, and now the country rocker is ready to do it all over again on the upcoming 45-city trek.
The Night Champion World Tour will include stops across the U.S., Canada and Australia, with support from Shane Smith & The Saints, Ole 60, Wyatt Flores, Corey Kent, Wade Bowen, Bayker Blankenship, Kolby Cooper and Logan Jahnke on select dates.
This year’s set list promises to feature everything from his fan-favorites like “February 28, 2016” to the most played song at country radio last year, the 3x Platinum, five-week No. 1 hit “High Road.” Plus, fans will get to experience some of his newest releases, “Surrounded” and “Time Goes On,” off his just announced project arriving this summer.
As Koe Wetzel prepares for a big year of new music and a massive tour, he touched on the chaos of his past and shard his excitement for what’s to come.
“It’s kind of crazy that I’m not dead or in jail with everything that’s gone on in my life,” Wetzel revealed honestly. “Coming into 2026 and this tour, I feel like I’m the best version of myself I’ve ever been. I survived the night side of me. I’m coming out of it a champion.”
Fans can register for early access to tickets for U.S. dates of The Night Champion World Tour at TheNightChampionWorldTour.com. Artist presale starts March 10 at 10 a.m. local time, with general on sale for all North American dates beginning March 13 at 10 a.m. local time. Australian dates are on sale now.
Before hitting the road, Wetzel has another exciting event ahead, his 10th anniversary celebration taking place Saturday, February 28, aka the unofficial holiday, Koe Wetzel Day. He will perform at his own Riot Room in Fort Worth.
The anticipation for his upcoming tour and album continues to build through his steady string of new releases. For weeks, he had been teasing his next era of music across his social media channels and fans finally got a taste of that with “Surrounded” followed by his newest drop, “Time Goes On.” Wetzel reveals this track could be considered “one of my favorites off the record” and it’s easy to see why it has such a special place in his heart.
He offers a rugged rock energy while staying true to his roots throughout the traditional country storytelling elements that include a reflective, nostalgic look at life, growing up, and the passage of time. Wetzel recalls his youthful days of small-town freedom, milestone firsts and old friends, before making his way to the present form of himself, in which he finds that despite everything that has happened, good and bad, time has moved on and people have changed.
“I could have done a lot of things right/ I could have done a lot of things wrong/ Could be pouring concrete on a West Texas street/ But I’m writing this song/ Crazy how the years go fast/ Crazy how the hours feel long/ Even through the mistakes and the can’t get through this/ Time goes on/ The time goes on,” he sings
The song, Penned by Wetzel with frequent collaborators Amy Allen, Carrie Karpinen, Josh Serrato, comes to life in a Michael Herrick-directed visualizer shot at Bluejack National in Texas.
“We wrote this as an acknowledgment of how quickly life moves, whether you embrace the changes that come with it or not,” he shared.
The new music follows Wetzel’s 2024 studio album, 9 Lives. The project features his debut Country radio single “High Road” (feat. Jessie Murph) which claimed the No. 1 spot for five weeks and earned recognition as the most-played song of 2025 by Country Aircheck/Mediabase.
The Night Champion World Tour Dates
May 3 | Melbourne, Vic. (Australia) | Forum Melbourne
May 5 | Sydney, N.S.W (Australia) | Enmore Theatre
May 9 | Brisbane, Qld. (Australia) | Fortitude Music Hall
July 8 | Edmonton, Alb. (Canada) | Rogers Place
July 10 | Penticton, B.C. (Canada) | South Okanagan Event Center
July 11 | Abbotsford, B.C. (Canada) | Abbotsford Centre
July 23 | Nampa, Idaho | Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
July 24 | Stateline, Nev. | Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic
July 25 | Las Vegas, Nev. | The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
July 30 | Airway Heights, Wash. | Northern Quest Casino
July 31 | Bend, Ore. | Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Aug. 1 | Tacoma, Wash. | Dune Peninsula
Aug. 6 | Bonner Springs, Kan. | Azura Amphitheater
Aug. 7 | Evansville, Ind. | Ford Center
Aug. 8 | Nashville, Tenn. | Bridgestone Arena
Aug. 12 | New York, N.Y. | Pier 17
Aug. 13 | Reading, Pa. | Santander Arena
Aug. 14 | Gilford, N.H. | BankNH Pavilion
Aug. 19 | Boston, Mass. | Leader Bank Pavilion
Aug. 20 | Washington, D.C. | The Anthem
Aug. 21 | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Petersen Events Center
Aug. 26 | Buffalo, N.Y. | Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B
Aug. 27 | Cleveland, Ohio | Wolstein Center
Aug. 28 | Rochester Hills, Mich. | Meadow Brook Amphitheatre*
Sept. 3 | Austin, Texas | Moody Center
Sept. 4 | Baton Rouge, La. | Raising Cane’s River Center
Sept. 5 | Bossier City, La. | Brookshire Grocery Arena
Sept. 10 | Knoxville, Tenn. | Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Sept. 11 | Greensboro, N.C. | First Horizon Coliseum
Sept. 12 | Wilmington, N.C. | Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Sept. 17 | Alpharetta, Ga. | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sept. 18 | Columbia, S.C. | Colonial Life Arena
Sept. 19 | Richmond, Va. | Virginia Credit Union LIVE!
Sept. 24 | Pikeville, Ky. | Appalachian Wireless Arena
Sept. 25 | Huntsville, Ala. | The Orion Amphitheater
Sept. 26 | Brandon, Miss. | Brandon Amphitheater
Sept. 30 | Rogers, Ark. | The Walmart AMP
Oct. 1 | North Little Rock, Ark. | Simmons Bank Arena
Oct. 2 | Tulsa, Okla. | BOK Center
Oct. 3 | Wichita, Kan. | INTRUST Bank Arena
Oct. 8 | Chicago, Ill. | Salt Shed Fairgrounds
Oct. 9 | Fishers, Ind. | Fishers Event Center
Oct. 10 | Milwaukee, Wis. | Fiserv Forum
Oct. 28 | Morrison, Colo. | Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Oct. 30 | Lubbock, Texas | Cook’s Garage
* on sale at 11 a.m. local time on March 13
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