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As you’ve likely heard by now, Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ dinner erupted in violence when a gunman charged a security checkpoint and exchanged fire with Secret Service agents.
President Donald Trump and other administration officials were evacuated from the scene, and there were no serious injuries.
In addition to the targeted politicians, numerous media figures were forced to flee the scene, including Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk.
Eirka has been more visible than ever in the months since her husband’s murder, and many have accused her of exploiting the situation.
Kirk received more criticism over the weekend after footage of her being ushered away from the Correspondents’ Dinner went viral.
“The most performative woman who ever lived,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The replies to the original post ran the full gamut, with some echoing the user’s criticism and others accusing them of being needlessly cruel to a widow who had been freshly re-traumatized.
“I can’t handle her. She lives for attention and it’s so gross she will always find it,” one commenter wrote.
“People will never see her for the lying snake who traffics and worked with Epstein and took out her own husband. Where TF are her kids??”
“Maybe she’ll finally stay the f–k home and raise her kids,” another added.
“‘I just wanna go hoooome.’ Cool. Go home and stay there,” a third chimed in.
But some of the commenters — even the ones who don’t agree with Erika politically — were quick to point out that this is a situation that calls for compassion, not derision.
“Implying that this was performative is real f’n gross. She is a HUMAN BEING WHO LOST HER HUSBAND due to being shot. If she had walked out calmly with no emotion you’d criticize her for that, too,” one person replied.
“Her husband was shot in the neck 6 months ago and there were shots fired at an event she was attending you f–king demon,” another added.
There’s certainly something to be said for the idea that Erika should be prioritizing her children over her career in the wake of her husband’s murder.
But that doesn’t mean we should throw stones at a woman whose life was recently changed by gun violence as she flees a scene where shots were fired.
There was a time when an act of politically motivated violence was the sort of thing that united Americans from different ends of the ideological spectrum, as everyone would come together to declare that violence is never the answer.
Hopefully, we can eventually get back to that mindset.
Erika Kirk Slammed For ‘Performative’ Response to Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Last month, Britney Spears’ DUI arrest was a low point.
She felt scared. She felt embarrassed. And she wisely checked herself into rehab.
However, some who care about her worry that there are other parties hoping to take advantage of her.
Alleged “shady characters” could be just as much of a problem after rehab as they were before.
‘Britney’s in a dire situation’
RadarOnline reports on Britney’s alleged state of mind surrounding her DUI — and who may be hoping to take advantage.
“Behind bars, the moment hit hard,” a source described. “Being in jail was a whole new low point for Britney.”
The alleged insider claimed: “She was sobbing nonstop and having horrible panic attacks.”
According to the source: “Britney’s in a dire situation.”
The purported insider then claimed: “Her life has been spiraling for a while but now it really does look like she’s hit bottom again.”
“People in her world are all saying she desperately needs rehab as she’s incapable of controlling her demons and seems to be on a path toward total self-destruction,” the source outlandishly added.
“This isn’t just a situation of someone going through a crisis that will pass in time,” the insider alleged.
“Britney’s been getting progressively worse for years now,” the source claimed.
Invoking her slightly awkward social media videos, the insider added: “You only need to look at her Instagram Reels to see she’s not in a stable place.”
Fearfully, the source expressed: “It’s scary as hell.”
‘She’s been hanging around some really shady characters’
“To be clear, it’s a life-or-death situation,” the supposed insider claimed.
“There are legitimate concerns that if Britney doesn’t act now,” the source went on, “it’s only going to get worse and therefore increasingly dangerous.”
The source added: “It’s fair to say no one can save her now – only Britney can ultimately save herself.”
According to the insider: “She has to want to get better, or there’s no real hope for her recovery at this point.”
Of particular concern, the unverified report goes on to mention, is the company that Britney has allegedly been keeping.
“She’s been hanging around some really shady characters,” an alleged insider claimed to RadarOnline. The source even claimed that some of her acquaintances “are known drug dealers.”
A second supposed source alleged: “The crew Britney is surrounding herself with right now is incredibly shady.”
That same second insider added: “A lot of these guys have criminal histories. Apparently, there are known drug dealers in the mix and other types that want to make a buck off her.”
We of course cannot verify any of these claims, some of which seem to be outlandish.
But it seems likely that opportunists would at least try to target Britney to profit off of her. Leeches siphoning off her wealth to the detriment of her well-being has defined much of her adult life.
Britney Spears Targeted by ‘Really Shady Characters’ & Drug Dealers … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Joseph Duggar’s arrest on charges that he allegedly molested a 9-year-old girl sent shockwaves through the family.
But he is not the first of his siblings to be accused of sexually abusing a child.
Jinger and Jeremy know that fans and critics alike are discussing why this horror keeps happening.
They explain that the Duggar family is caught up in a bad theology that gets worse and worse over generations.
This ‘dangerous’ theology has done a lot of damage
During the most recent episode of their The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, the eponymous hosts delved into Joseph’s arrest, Josh’s crimes, and the subculture that afflicts the family.
Jinger offered a brief explanation of Bill Gothard, his IBLP “movement” from many decades before she was born, and the “dangerous” environment it creates — especially for girls.
“A lot of families were well-meaning when they entered that setting,” she claimed.
“They thought, ‘Okay, I’m going to protect my family by putting up these very concrete rules for my kids to keep them safe, to keep them in,’” Jinger explained.
She continued: “‘To have friends that are going to be identical to us, that will shield our kids from the outside world almost, and let them be a light to the nations.’”
What Jinger is referring to here is the belief that the IBLP cult and similar Christian fundamentalist sects push: total cultural isolation.
Within these circles, there is a theological belief that the world has been supernaturally corrupted by the devil, and that isolating one’s children from other ideas — including other children — can keep them spiritually pure.
Mainstream Christianity generally acknowledges the idea that there are mechanisms for purifying oneself (though this varies, particularly between Protestants and Catholics) to meet their god’s standards.
(It is actually very normal for religions to both present non-physical problems and then provide remedies. Christianity’s involves a concept of “sin” and then methods of atonement.)
It is morally wrong to isolate one’s children from meeting their peers, preventing them from getting a real education or forming their own ideas. But, as Jinger’s husband points out, it’s also dangerous.
‘Lives are crumbling’
“And then decades later, it produced bad fruit,” Jeremy described.
He continued: “And decades later, it was exposed as false and lies.”
“And,” Jeremy remarked, “lives are crumbling.”
It is very natural for a Christian like Jeremy to view this as a topic of bad theology, first and foremost.
He and Jinger also delved into how the cult’s view of women and girls — as people whose “shameful” bodies entice men to experience lust — made gender into a prison.
However, Jeremy made sure to make it clear that they’re not claiming that Joseph, Josh, or anyone else are just victims of toxic theological teachings and thus blameless.
“Now, I’ll say this, you know, in reference to this direct topic regarding your brother, everyone is responsible for their actions,” he emphasized.
“So none of this is an excuse to say, ‘Oh, but the theology was poor, therefore someone’s not responsible for their actions,’” he affirmed.
Jeremy continued: “No, we fully, as the Bible teaches, the sword of justice is given to the government to punish evildoers.”
People of all faiths can likely agree that the government often fails to target all evildoers or to only target evildoers. But, in the case of Joseph’s charges, it sounds like the state is right on the money.
Jinger Duggar Exposes ‘Dangerous’ Cult Theology to Blame for Brothers’ … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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We have tragic news to report from the world of music.
Dylan Carter — the country singer best known for competing on The Voice — has passed away.
He was just 24 years old.
News of Dylan’s passing comes courtesy of a Facebook post from a family friend:
“Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident. As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at Town events,” wrote Thomas Hamilton Jr., adding:
“His kindness and charm earned him immense respect, and his absence will be deeply felt. To the loved ones and acquaintances of Dylan, we offer our sincerest condolences during this difficult period.
“The Town of Moncks Corner, its Council, and entire staff extend their deepest sympathies. He was much more to our family than an entertainer he was our friend and we are deeply saddened.”
TMZ has confirmed that Dylan was killed Saturday night in a car accident around 11:42 PM on Low Country Highway and Smakes in Colleton County, South Carolina
Dylan sang the Whitney Houston song “I Look to You” on The Voice Season 24.
During his time on the show, he explained that the performance was a tribute to his late mother.
“I felt my mom with me. I heard her, but then walking off that stage and after hearing and seeing them all turn, I just, my confidence grew,” Carter said in his interview. “I felt on top of the world. It was crazy.”
In recent years, Carter worked as a realtor and was a part-owner of an RV park and campground near Lake Marion in the Santee community.
He was also active with The Local Voice, a South Carolina-based non-profit that provides care to women fighting breast cancer
“With heavy hearts we share the passing of Dylan Carter, co-founder of The Local Voice, talented musician and someone who meant so much to our community,” the organization wrote in a Facebook post, adding:
“Dylan was the heart of what we do. He believed every voice matters and lived that every day. Through his music, his kindness, and his smile, he brought people together and made everyone feel seen.”
Dylan was scheduled to perform at the “Music on Main” event in Monck’s Corner, South Carolina this week. The event has since been canceled.
Our thoughts go out to Dylan Carter’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
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This could ruin much more than the tour.
Justin Timberlake’s infamous DUI arrest became a meme, but it wasn’t the last time that he embarrassed his wife.
Now, Jessica Biel has reportedly “had it” with these humiliations.
Their marriage could end after 13 years if he screws up again.
She has reportedly ‘had it’ with his screwups
In June of 2024, Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving under the influence in Sag Harbor, New York.
The singer had met some friends for dinner at the American Hotel, a historic institution.
When police pulled over Timberlake, his antics went viral — expecting the officer to recognize him and lamenting that the DUI arrest would “ruin the tour. The world tour.”
That line of course became a meme. Meanwhile, Timberlake entered a guilty plea to an impaired driving charge in September of that year.
In addition to acknowledging his guilt, he gave a mandated apology outside of the courthouse.
According to The Daily Mail, Jessica Biel was left utterly humiliated by her husband’s, well, humiliating behavior.
She reportedly “issued an ultimatum” to Timberlake.
And though the arrest was a big deal, this goes deeper than the widely memed DUI.
Biel has apparently “had it” with a string of his recent behavior, including a trip to Vega host an 8 AM golf tournament.
(As you may recall, the Invitational earlier this month sparked reports that Timberlake appeared to be intoxicated during the course of the event.)
What sort of ultimatum was it?
According to the report, Biel will “pull the trigger” on ending their marriage if Timberlake screws up again.
“There’s not much more she can take,” the source reasoned.
Not every marriage can relate to the problem of international headlines bringing shame to the family.
But some of Biel’s reported gripes with Timberlake may sound pretty familiar to plenty of people.
For example, the insider said that Timberlake is “never home,” even after wrapping up his infamous world tour last summer.
“She does everything with the kids,” the source summarized.
“And,” the insider continued, “she’s sick of being publicly embarrassed.”
Obviously, we cannot confirm a report about the inner workings of this — or any — celebrity marriage.
Additionally, what Biel may say to her friends (including less-than-trustworthy friends who might leak it to The Daily Mail) doesn’t necessarily reflect how she’ll actually react at her husband’s next blunder.
But it might be a good idea for Timberlake to stop drinking, even if his marriage isn’t at stake. He can’t be embarrassing himself and his family at his big age.
Jessica Biel Gave Marriage ‘Ultimatum’ to Justin Timberlake After Recent … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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