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Amanda Conner’s Sister Says Ryan Edwards Nearly Killed Her By Strangulation

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As we previously reported, troubled Teen Mom star Ryan Edwards is back in the news after his wife, Amanda Conner, was arrested on suspicion of DUI over the holiday weekend.

Ryan was the one who called the cops, and while he also (reportedly) bailed Amanda out after she spent a few hours in police custody, it seems that that gesture wasn’t enough to make amends.

Later that same day, Amanda called the cops on Ryan and alleged that he had abused her. Now, her sister has entered the fray to corroborate those claims.

Amanda Conner is in trouble with the law yet again.
Amanda Conner is in trouble with the law yet again. (Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department)

As The Ashley’s Reality Roundup first reported, Amanda’s sister, Ashley, took to Facebook earlier this week to share her own take on the situation.

“I did just wanna get on here and clear up a few things … in this whole situation involving my sister Amanda Conner and Ryan, y’all definitely don’t have the whole story,” Ashley stated, adding:

“There are large, like, very crucial elements to the story, to the situation, and not just that night … there’s large pieces of information missing that y’all don’t know about or whatever, because they were not brought to your attention.”

Ashley went on to accuse of Ryan of physically assaulting Amanda.

“I’m not taking up for Amanda, because you know, I’m not taking up for that at all, but I was on the phone with Amanda, she called me,” she said.

“[Ryan and Amanda] had got into it. They have been getting into it a lot here lately, and even to the point of him being physical with her, whooping her a–, choking her out,” Ashley continued, adding:

“I mean, it was a couple of months ago and he about killed her. I mean, choking her out, whooping her a– and everything. [He] about killed her and y’all don’t know about that because she didn’t call the police.”

Ashley went on to state that Amanda “probably definitely should have” called the police because “she thought that her life was going to end.”

“She lost consciousness multiple times and continued to be choked and strangled,” Ashley alleged.

As Teen Mom fans know, Ryan claims to be sober after several years of jail stints and court-ordered rehab. He met Amanda while they were both in recovery.

Now, Ashley is suggesting that Ryan and Amanda have both relapsed.

“There are no innocent bystanders in that situation,” she said.

“They’re right there, hand-in-hand. They are husband and wife, they live together. I mean, they’re both addicts, so take from that what you will … I’ll say that, that no, these assumptions that because he called the law that he is sober, that is a completely false narrative. That’s not true at all.”

Ashley went on to say that Ryan and Amanda were sober for the early days of their relationship — possibly while Amanda was pregnant with their first child — but she claims those days are gone.

“They were doing good for a good year-and-a-half [to] two years that I know of,” she said. “They were doing good, and when I say doing good, they were taking care of business, doing what they were supposed to be doing, sober– everybody was sober.”

Ashley sort of just trailed off at that point — but we think she made her point loud and clear.

Amanda Conner’s Sister Says Ryan Edwards Nearly Killed Her By Strangulation was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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This Nearly 4-Pound Costco Dessert Is A Bakery Favorite In 2026

Hosting a summer party? You may want to pick up this pie that offers a whopping 16 servings. Reviewers on social media rate this Costco bakery item highly.

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Zach John King Makes Long-Awaited Grand Ole Opry Debut: ‘This is a Top Moment for Me’

Zach John King finally stepped into the circle of the Grand Ole Opry, making his debut on the historic stage on May 23, 2026.

The rising star learned that he would have the honor of crossing off this milestone in his career last December when his tour mate at the time, Luke Bryan, pulled him aside to give him the news.

Bryan called him over and asked, “you know what I’m doing?” King looked confused as he responded, “no.” The hitmaker put his arm around King as he informed him, “We just found out that he’s been asked to perform his first Grand Ole Opry show.”

“Seriously?” King asked. Moments later he became overwhelmed with emotion as the excitement sunk in and was speechless over the news.

Zach John King; Photo by Emma Shane Heim
Zach John King; Photo by Emma Shane Heim

The “Backwoods” singer was originally scheduled to make his debut on January 24 but it was postponed due to an historic winter storm that hit Nashville.

The long-awaited moment finally came this past Saturday. As the Sony Music Nashville artist took the stage wearing his “pops” boots, he performed his current radio single “Get To Drinkin’” as well as a brand-new song dropping this Friday titled, “Beneath The Pines.” 

Reflecting on such an important experience in his career, King shared, “As somebody who’s versed in the history of country music and being a country musician myself, this is a top moment for me. The legacy of this place is something I grew up with. There’s this whole lineage of performers who came out of the Opry, and I’ve had so much respect for it my whole life.”

He continued, “To be able to stand in that circle with the people who came before me is just insane. My whole family was also there. We had about 90 friends and family make the trip up from Georgia, so it was just an incredibly special night.”

A heartfelt Instagram post that came after the milestone moment showed him sharing a tear-filled moment with his mom. The two of them were captured hugging each other tightly and celebrating the fact that King has made great strides in achieving his dreams.

King’s new song, “Beneath The Pines,” is one fans have been waiting very patiently for. It’s a love song, something rare in his catalog, penned by the Georgia native with Rodney Clawson, and Michael Lawson. His powerful vocals deliver a heart pounding story about what it feels like to be so deeply in love that you want to freeze time to savor the emotions.

Fans will get their hands on the full version of the track this Friday, May 29.

Zach John King also recently announced that most of his fall headline on the Get To Drinkin’ Tour are already sold out. Due to overwhelming demand, he added a second show in Nashville TN on November 4.  

The country act still has plenty more shows to perform before embarking on his own run. He is currently serving as support for select dates for Morgan Wallen and Luke Bryan. Plus, fans can catch him at CMA Fest on the Platform Stage inside Nissan Stadium on Thursday, June 4.  

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Here’s What Dolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop Will Be Like

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Neal McDonough Says Hollywood Branded Him a ‘Religious Nut Bag’ & …

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There was a time when Neal McDonough was a rising star among actors.

Then, for a little while, he seemed to vanish — appearing in a few projects, but not so many.

Why was that?

The actor is opening up about how Hollywood branded him as a “religious nut bag” and blacklisted him for years.

Neal McDonough and wife Ruve in 2025.
Neal McDonough and Ruvé McDonough attend “The Last Rodeo” premiere at AMC Clearfork on May 12, 2025. (Photo Credit: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Angel Studios)

‘They thought I was this religious nut bag’

Speaking to Fox News, McDonough recalled turning to alcohol when he believed that his acting career was over.

“What time is the bar open? That was generally my thought process back then,” he characterized.

“It was, you know, fired from a show because I wouldn’t kiss a woman,” McDonough explained.

“No one would hire me because they thought I was this religious nut bag,” he lamented.

“Which is that I love my wife so much,” McDonough continued. “And no one can understand it, no one could understand it.”

McDonough confessed that he “was always a drinker” even before this professional setback.

“It became a bad problem,” he acknowledged, after his refusal to kiss a co-star got him canned — and allegedly blackballed.

“I lost the house, lost the cars, lost everything,” McDonough lamented.

“’Justified’ was just coming out, but I still didn’t think I was worth anything because I failed to my family,” he expressed.

“I failed, [my wife] Ruve, my five kids, that I lost our house,” McDonough reiterated. “I lost all the beautiful things that were the shiny widgets that I had accumulated, were all taken away from me.”

‘It’s us or the bottle, you choose’

Using a very colorful characterization, he continued: “And that crucifixion caused me so much inner pain because I made it all about me. How could I let the team down?”

McDonough gave credit to his wife, Ruve, for giving him the ultimatum that saved him.

“She grabbed me and says, it’s us or the bottle, you choose,” he recalled.

Having now been married to Ruve for 25 years, he says that he “never looked back.”

McDonough went on to say that he has focused upon serving the God of his Christian beliefs “rather than serving me.”

McDonough is not wrong that, to many, his refusal to kiss a co-star became a memorable part of his story.

Even those of us who have enjoyed his acting roles — like in the MCU or his portrayal of Damien Darhk on Arrow (RIP in peace, The CW) — remember this quirk about his career.

Of course, he is not alone. For example, Penn Badgley made a similar comment, despite his starring role on the steamy stalker series, You.

Though McDonough has led a lengthy and successful career that doesn’t appear to have resume gaps like someone who’s been blacklisted might, that doesn’t mean that he didn’t take jobs that were less lucrative.

There is an argument to be made for actors needing to take certain actions on screen, from kissing to eating meat. Some things can be faked by a show, while others cannot. So long as everyone is up front about what they can and cannot do, things should work out.

McDonough also shared that the late, great Luke Perry gave him and his family a place to stay after they lost their home. He was such a deeply good person.

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The Chicks Announce 2026 Tour to Celebrate ‘Taking the Long Way’

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The Chicks To Return To The Road For Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour

The Chicks are officially heading back out on the road. Fans will have the chance to catch the iconic country music trio as they embark on the Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour, celebrating two decades of their record-breaking studio album of the same name.

Their 26-date trek will launch September 30 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit and continue with shows in major markets across the U.S., including Chicago, New York City, Nashville, San Antonio, Austin, Seattle, and San Francisco, before wrapping with two nights in Hollywood, CA at Dolby Theatre on November 1 and 2.

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This anniversary tour gives the thirteen-time Grammy® Award winners,Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer, the chance to connect with fans on a deeper level inside the intimate theaters. With their powerhouse vocals and epic stage presence in two, the trio will join fans in properly honoring the album that has made a lasting impact on a generation.

After Taking the Long Way was released in May of 2006, it went on to top the Billboard 200 chart and earns The Chicks five Grammy® Awards, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. The songs on this project made such an impression at the time that to this day it is still regarded as one of the most influential albums of its era.

It proudly displays the fearlessness and vulnerability of the group. The lead single “Not Ready to Make Nice” particularly has stood the test of time as an anthem of artistic freedom.

Throughout the upcoming run, The Chicks will perform the entirety of the critically-acclaimed album for the first time. Each night, they will close the show with a mix of fan-favorite hits that live within their award-winning catalog.

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Tickets for the Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Wednesday, June 3 at 10 am local time. The general on sale begins on Thursday, June 4 at 10 am local time on Thechicks.com/tour.

To participate in The Chicks Artist Presale on Wednesday, June 3 at 10 am local time fans are required to sign up at https://signup.livenation.com/thechicks by Sunday, May 31 at 11:59pm PT. No codes are needed as access is tied to the user’s account. Anyone who signs up can join the sale.

The Chicks latest album dropped in 2020 following a 14-year hiatus. Their fifth studio album Gaslighter arrived via Columbia Records and featured 12-tracks all co-produced by award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Jack Antonoff. While that project marked a bold return for the group, this upcoming tour allows The Chicks to once again spotlight the album that forever changed the trajectory of their career and left a lasting mark on country music.

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Pam Bondi Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer After Being Fired as Attorney General: Report

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Back in early April, Pam Bondi was fired from her post as attorney general after reportedly clashing with Donald Trump on numerous issues, including the handling of the Epstein files.

Now, multiple sources have confirmed that Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after being let go.

While Bondi herself has yet to speak out on reports about her health, Axios and other outlets have credibly confirmed the news.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a news conference at the DEA headquarters on July 15, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a news conference at the DEA headquarters on July 15, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

There’s encouraging news, as Bondi has reportedly undergone treatment and is now recovering.

And sources close to the situation tell Axios that Bondi is doing well following treatment.

Specific details about the stage of the cancer or the nature of her treatment plan have not been released.

The revelation surfaced just as Bondi was reportedly tapped for a new role inside Trump’s orbit.

Despite being dismissed from the Justice Department, Bondi has reportedly been appointed to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, where she is expected to focus on artificial intelligence policy and serve as a liaison between government officials and tech leaders.

Her firing earlier this year generated headlines, especially as it was just one of several shakeups within the Trump administration in 2026.

Bondi had served as attorney general during the first year of Trump’s second term before being removed in April amid reported frustrations surrounding her leadership. Former Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has stepped into the role on an interim basis.

For now, however, politics appear to be taking a backseat to something much more important.

While thyroid cancer diagnoses can sound frightening, the disease is usually highly treatable when caught early, and prognosis rates are generally strong.

No matter where anyone lands politically, battling cancer is never easy.

Our thoughts go out to Pam Bondi and her loved ones as they face this challenge together.

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