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We have tragic news to report from the world of online media today.
Jill Smokler, the founder of the groundbreaking parenting platform Scary Mommy, has passed away at the age of 48.
The bestselling author and mother of three died this week after fighting glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer she publicly revealed in 2024.
“It’s with broken hearts that we share that Jill passed away this morning, after a more than two-year fight with glioblastoma. She faced it the way she faced everything — funny, fierce, and completely herself,” reads a social media post announcing Jill’s passing.
“She was so many things: a New York Times bestselling author, a founder, a truth-teller. But the thing she was proudest of, always, was being a mother — to Lily, Ben, and Evan.”
The Scary Mommy brand also shared a statement on Monday:
“Jill spent her life telling the truth about motherhood — that it could be wonderful and impossible in the very same breath — and in doing so, she gave millions of women permission to stop pretending and feel a little less alone,” the statement read.
“She was funny, fearless, generous, and entirely herself. More than anything she built, Jill was proudest of her three children, Lily, Ben, and Evan. We are heartbroken to lose her, and endlessly proud of the mark she left on the world.”
Smokler launched Scary Mommy in 2008 while raising three young children as a stay-at-home mom.
What began as a personal blog quickly evolved into one of the internet’s most influential parenting communities.
Her candid, often hilarious takes on motherhood resonated with readers who appreciated her refusal to sugarcoat the realities of parenting.
Smokler later authored two books, Confessions of a Scary Mommy and Motherhood Comes Naturally (and Other Vicious Lies), while also making appearances on shows like Today and Good Morning America.
In May 2024, Smokler revealed that she had been diagnosed with glioblastoma after suffering a seizure. At the time, she addressed the news with the same honesty and dark humor that had made her famous.
“Glioblastoma was not on my 2024 bingo card, alas here we are,” she wrote. “Life changes fast, friends.”
Despite the devastating diagnosis, Smokler continued sharing updates with followers and speaking openly about the realities of living with terminal cancer.
In an interview following her diagnosis, she explained that her focus remained on spending time with her children.
“All I want to do is spend time with my kids,” she said. “It’s so ridiculously bittersweet.”
Our thoughts go out to Jill’s loved ones during this enormously difficult time.
Jill Smokler Cause of Death: Scary Mommy Founder Was 48 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury. Pulisic participated in warmups and ball drills during the 15 minutes of practice open to the media in Orange County. The team gave no formal update on the status of the AC Milan midfielder, who has been limited to one dynamic half of play in the unbeaten Americans’ home World Cup. Pulisic didn’t play in the Americans’ 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle last Friday. He played the first half of their tournament-opening victory over Paraguay, catalyzing two of the U.S. team’s three goals in the first half of a historic 4-1 win before coming off at halftime with stiffness from an injury incurred the previous week in training. Pulisic trained apart from his teammates during the workouts between the first two games, so his return to the full squad was obviously encouraging. He had been limited to gym workouts, resistance training and light ball work during his absence. “It’s a tough situation when you’re going through a small, little knock,” U.S. teammate Alex Zendejas said Monday. “It’s an important tournament where obviously everyone wants to be able to get out there 100%, but [we don’t] talk about the injury or talk about the moment [Pulisic] is going through. [We] talk about other stuff, try to get his mind off of it. Just be there for him.” The U.S. finishes group play on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium against Turkey in a meaningless game for the group-winning Americans and the already-eliminated Turks. The Americans’ first knockout match is on July 1 in Santa Clara, California. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino still didn’t have his entire roster on the field at Great Park. Midfielder Cristian Roldan missed practice with a strained muscle. Reporting by The Associated Press.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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Walker Montgomery’s current single, “I Don’t Think I Will,” carries an extra layer of meaning for him, as it’s a reimagined cover of a 1996 track originally recorded by James Bonamy. The song took on new life for Montgomery after he and his fiancée, Krista Slaubaugh, instantly connected with it and decided the original rendition would become their first dance at their upcoming wedding.
“I think we just listened to it and we were like, ‘Well, we like it.’ And she didn’t know it before I discovered it, because I’m just always in the 90s deep cuts and stuff like that. But yeah, we liked it and kind of decided on the spot, ‘alright, well this is going to be the song,’” Montgomery told Country Now.
The “Saving The Honky Tonks” singer decided to put his own spin on the track, reimagining it with the same slow-burning, nostalgia-filled tune. He finds himself telling the story about a man who hears a voice in his heart telling him he has found “the one,” someone he knows, “absolutely, positively, without a doubt,” he can’t live without.
“I just thought it was a good time to do a little rerecording and see what I can do with it,” he notes.
Montgomery preserves the emotional sentiment of the original while delivering it through his own rich baritone, singing from a deeply personal place that reflects his own chapter of falling in love with one half of the country music duo, Tigirlily Gold.
“I could just do what I’ve done before/ Blame it all on the moon/ Say it’s nothing more/ Than the pull of the tide/ And it’s gonna pass/ But something’s telling me/ This time it’s gonna last/ I could close my eyes and just pretend I don’t feel the way I feel/ But oh no, I don’t think I will,” he sings with pure love echoing through each note.
The track marks a very meaningful moment in their relationship, especially as wedding planning ramps up ahead of their October ceremony. Montgomery shared that while he has left most of the planning up to his soon-to-be wife, Krista, he knows that they have picked out their wedding colors and decided on the perfect looks for their big day.
“I know enough to be dangerous. I see the prices for it and I’m like, ‘oh my God.’ That’s what I know about it,” he joked.
The singer/songwriter did however take charge in planning out their honeymoon in Hawaii. This will mark the first time that both of them have gotten to visit the tropical destination.
“We’re doing a luau because she wants to live like her Lilo and Stitch dreams, right? And I’m going to see Pearl Harbor,” he explained while talking highlights on their itinerary.
He also revealed one very special wedding tradition they are going to be taking part in.
“We will bury a bottle of bourbon, which is like a Kentucky thing. I don’t know when we unbury it, I guess after we’re married, but yeah, that’s probably like the tradition thing that we’re doing. But it’s family and friends and just kind of hanging out and then just fly to Hawaii.”
The couple’s love story began in the fall of 2023 when Montgomery very openly admitted to being attracted to Krista while speaking with fans before a show in Kansas City, Missouri. They went out on their first date just a few short weeks later and both felt an immediate connection. By Valentine’s Day, Krista was already sure Montgomery was the one for her.
The lovebirds were on a surprise getaway to North Carolina on Monday, May 26 when he finally popped the question. Looking back on the moment, Krista told PEOPLE she felt nothing but “excitement and joy.” She explained they have known for “awhile now” that they wanted to be together forever and she “couldn’t have imagined” a more perfect way for them to cement their future.
Walker added, “Almost immediately afterwards the sun started shining down on the dock by the pond that we were standing on. It was perfect!”
In the midst of all the excitement in his personal life, Walker Montgomery has also entered a new chapter of his career. After spending the majority of his time pursing music in Nashville, he has officially signed with Red Street Records in an effort to take things to the next level.
“I felt like we had kind of taken it to a spot where we had kind of plateaued just being by ourselves and we needed that missing piece of the team,” he explained. “They showed up and it’s been great. I mean, they love the traditional country sound and they’re not trying to change anything. So it’s been fun.”
Montgomery shared that new music will be coming very soon and due to his current season of life fans can expect plenty of love songs on the way.
He also launched his first headline tour this year, the Saving The Honky Tonks Tour, which ran throughout April and May. Montgomery is proud to say that fans have exceeded his expectations in showing up to support his shows this year.
“It’s great. I mean, it’s the first time that we kind of said, ‘Alright, hope people show up,’” he said of his headline run. “And luckily they have. That makes it a lot better. But no, it’s been awesome. Just going out to those little honky-tonk ballroom, dance halls down in Texas and Oklahoma and everything. So it’s been good. It’s been a fun experience.”
There are plenty more chances for fans to catch Montgomery live throughout the summer at various fairs and festivals. On Tuesday, June 23, the rising star will perform at 27LIVE Powered by Country Now. Details HERE.
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