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As we reported earlier, the second part of Savannah Guthrie’s interview with Hoda Kotb aired on the Today show Thursday morning.
As expected, the entire conversation was a heartbreaking affair, with a tearful Savannah revealing that she feels responsible for her mother’s abduction.
Elsewhere in the interview, Savannah tackled a very difficult topic — namely, the rumors and allegations that have been hurled at her family throughout this ordeal.
“When you talk about the cruel speculation, the whispers, the innuendo that it was somebody in your family, how did you weather that?” Hoda asked.
“It’s unbearable. And it piles pain upon pain. There are no words, there are no words. I don’t understand and I will never understand,” Savannah answered (via The New York Post).
Guthrie went on to note that “no one took better care” of her mother than her sister and brother-in-law, who lived nearby in Tucson.
“And no one protected my mom more than my brother,” she said of her brother, Camron Guthrie.
“And we love her and she is our shining light. She is our matriarch. She’s all we have.”
Savannah added that the video of a masked man outside Nancy Guthrie’s home on the night of her appearance at least seemed to quiet the rumors of an inside job.
Savannah went on to explain that the public attention paid to the case has complicated things in more ways than one.
For example, while she believes that two of the ransom notes the family received were authentic, the rest seem to be nothing but cruel attempts at exploitation.
“There are a lot of different notes, I think that came and I think most of them … are not real and I didn’t see them,” she said, adding:
“But I believe the two notes that we received that we responded to, I tend to believe those are real.”
Later in the interview, Savannah revealed that he family knew from the start that Nancy had not wandered off on her own.
“From the very early moments, Annie and Tommy were saying, ‘This isn’t that case that you are used to where someone wanders off. She can’t wander off,’” Savannah said of her sister and brother-in-law.
“My mom, she was in tremendous pain. Her back was very bad… on a good day, she could walk down to the mailbox and get the mail, but most days not,” she continued, adding:
“So there was no ‘wander off.’ And the doors were propped open and there was blood on the front doorstep and the Ring camera had been ripped off, and so we were saying, ‘This is not okay. Something is very wrong here.’ “
Nearly two months after Nancy’s disappearance, it’s difficult to be optimistic about the odds of her safe return.
But we remain hopeful that Nancy and her siblings will eventually find the answers they’ve been seeking.
Savannah Guthrie Slams Rumors That Her Family Was Involved In Mom’s Disappearance, … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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This season of Unexpected, no couple is more controversial than Bella Vaughn and her 12-year-old baby daddy.
(He has turned 13 since they conceived, as she is quick to point out. Hooray.)
Now that the baby is here, Bella’s family’s focus is on Bella not being a mother of two.
Bella won’t do birth control. Hunter won’t do condoms. His foolproof plan is anal sex, forever. There’s an unfortunate Farrah Abraham joke in all of this.
Apparently, birth control ‘side effects are stupid’
During the Monday, March 23 episode of Unexpected, one brief scene filled viewers with discomfort and nausea.
(Okay, it was multiple scenes but we’re talking about one in particular.)
15-year-old Bella — and Emi, her sister who also recently became a teenage mother — discussed preventing another pregnancy.
When producers asked, Bella acknowledged that condoms could lower her risk of conceiving. So, too, could ovulation tests.
She didn’t exactly sound too certain about either method, unfortunately. She even added, aloud, a “question mark” after mentioning tracking her ovulation.
“Birth control,” both of Bella’s parents say at the same time — and with the same air of weary resignation.
The 15-year-old, who recently gave birth to Wesley (at least she gave her kid a good name), explained her reluctance.
“The side effects are stupid,” Bella argued.
“And,” she suggested, “knowing me, I’d probably be unlucky and get every single one.”
(We are not doctors, but people who are doctors tend to recommend IUDs or hormonal implants for teens. Long-acting birth control can be very effective, and for some, has fewer side-effects.)
Yes, we’re sure that Hunter would love that
Bella’s father, Kris, suggests that the best form of birth-control might be for Bella and Hunter Johnson to stop having sex altogether.
That ship has obviously sailed. She has a whole baby. Please be serious.
Unfortunately, Hunter’s idea — as Bella shares with the camera — is similarly absurd.
“Hunter would love to do butt sex,” the 15-year-old mother shares with the camera.
Bella explains that this is “because he thinks that is a way to prevent pregnancy and he doesn’t want to wear a condom.”
While anal sex will not result in a pregnancy barring some sort of Final Destination style shenanigans, this is not a long-term solution.
Particularly not for Bella, as she explains.
“But we’re not doing anal sex,” she affirms.
Bella then declares: “That is a one-way poop chute.”
After that indelicate announcement, her mom, Falen, suggests that the young couple should be focusing upon school and other age-appropriate activities — alongside the age-inappropriate activity of being parents — and not have a second child.
These two children sure are being immature about this
Some on social media are expressing their horror at this discussion, or at this discussion being on camera, or in front of her parents, or whatever.
But that’s kind of missing the point.
What Bella is saying about birth control is really immature. That’s probably because she’s 15.
Hunter suggesting that they become an anal-only couple, and his refusal to wear condoms, is even more immature. (No one likes condoms! But you need to be mature enough to wear them.) That’s probably because he’s 13.
As adults, of course we all feel uncomfortable about this scene. Though people Hunter’s age and especially those Bella’s age may discuss things like anal sex and birth control, adults are not really supposed to be part of that conversation.
(Unless those adults are, like, doctors or whatever. Seriously, we hope that Bella makes a mature decision, because it doesn’t sound like Hunter will.)
Bella Vaughn Horrifies ‘Unexpected’ Viewers With 13-Year-Old Baby … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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We have sad news to report from the world of music today.
Dash Crofts — the singer who crooned hits like “Summer Breeze” and “Diamond Girl” — has passed away.
He was 85 years old.
According to a statement from his family, Crofts died peacefully on March 26.
He had been battling health issues in recent years, but the exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed (per Variety).
Crofts rose to international fame alongside childhood friend Jim Seals, forming a duo that became one of the defining sounds of the early 1970s.
While “Summer Breeze: remains their signature song, the pair also churned out hits with songs like “Diamond Girl” and “Get Closer.”
Fans and fellow musicians alike have reacted to the news with an outpouring of appreciation for Crofts’ contributions to music.
“Summer Breeze defined a generation. Dash Crofts’ voice was magic,” one fan tweeted.
“His music shaped so many memories — truly an icon,” another added.
“Dash had a sound that was warm, soothing, unforgettable,” a third chimed in.
“His music has a way of bringing a sense of peace,” another fan wrote on Instagram, adding:
“What stood out most to me was not just the music, but who he was. He was kind, humble, and full of soul.
“Rest easy, Dash. Your music will live on forever. My deepest condolences to his family and close friends.”
Crofts was known for his unmistakable voice and his songwriting talents.
The duo’s music blended folk, pop and rock in a way that resonated deeply with listeners, especially during the turbulent era in which they rose to fame.
“Summer Breeze” in particular remains a staple on soft rock radio more than 50 years after its composition.
Though Crofts is gone, his music will continue to live on through the generations that fell in love with it.
“He brought joy to millions through his music, and his legacy lives on,” his family said in their statement.
Indeed, Dash Crofts will be remembered as one of soft rock’s enduring voices.
Our thoughts go out to his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
Dash Crofts Cause of Death: ‘Summer Breeze’ Singer Was 85 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Shortly after Joseph Duggar’s arrest on charges of molesting a 9-year-old girl, reports claimed that he had confessed — to the girl’s father and to police.
Now, an affidavit is backing up these reports. He apparently confessed twice.
Does this mean that, when he’s extradited for Florida and appears in court, he’ll plead guilty and spare the victim from having to testify in court?
A lot could change between now and then.
According to police documents, he confessed TWICE
People obtained an affidavit from the Bay County Sheriff’s Office relating to the charges that Joseph is facing.
After the unidentified 14-year-old, named as Jane Doe in documents, reported that the adult had touched her genitals during a 2020 vacation to Florida — when she was 9 — investigators followed up.
Deputy Sheriff Darrell Norris “requested the detective and victim’s father call Joseph.”
One they were speaking to Joseph on the phone, he allegedly “admitted his actions, stating he touched the victim over her clothing.
The affidavit also mentioned that Joseph “admitted his intentions were not pure.” That’s an odd statement, given the horrifying context.
This was not, it seems, Joseph’s first confession.
Joseph had confessed to Jane Doe’s father on March 17, also over the phone, according to the affidavit.
That time, however, no authorities were participating in the call.
Joseph was arrested on March 18. He remains in custody, awaiting extradition to Florida.
Reports seem unclear on whether Joseph was Mirandized when he confessed this second time. If so, his statement can and will be used against him in a court of law. (Even if not, confessions often come up in court — especially if they are recorded.)
Is that it? Confession and case over?
Obviously, everyone would like for Joseph to spend as much time in prison as possible.
He is facing two charges of lewd and lascivious behavior.
One is for the molestation of a victim under the age of 12.
The other is for committing the crime as an adult — Joseph was 25, and already a father of two, for that 2020 vacation.
If he already confessed twice, will he also take a plea, allocute to the crime, and spare Jane Doe from having to testify?
We likely won’t know until Joseph enters a plea — guilty or not guilty — when he appears at a pre-trial hearing in Florida.
It is very likely that any attorney (whether he hires the attorney or Jim Bob does) would advise him to retract his confession(s).
Crimes against children, particularly those committed years in the past, are difficult to prove.
A defense attorney could claim that Jane Doe is confused, that she is projecting the crime from someone else onto an innocent man, that she was coerced into fabricating this claim.
False allegations like these are extremely rare — especially with confessions. But without the confession, a strong legal team could poke holes in the prosecution’s case, turning what many would call absurd doubts into looming questions in the minds of a jury.
Everyone’s first thought was of Josh
Before he had apparently heard the reports about Joseph’s confessions, Josh declared that Joseph is innocent.
Josh’s statement, made through his attorney, linked Joseph’s accusations with his own. Josh continues to claim that he is innocent.
He didn’t exactly do his brother any favors. But then, everyone was already associating the two with each other.
Now, to be clear, you do not “gotta hand it” to Joseph for reportedly confessing instead of calling this child a liar.
But, if he doesn’t retract his confession, at least he might spare this girl from having to tell her story on the witness stand.
Joseph Duggar Confessed TWICE, Police Affidavit Reveals was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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It’s now been nearly two months since Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
Despite ransom notes from people claiming to be the kidnappers and security footage of a masked man at Nancy’s door, the 84-year-old remains missing, and police are no closer to finding a suspect.
The Guthries have made numerous pleas to the public for help in ending this nightmare, and now, Savannah has shared her story more courageously than ever in an interview with her friend Hoda Kotb.
The second part of Savannah’s interview aired on Today on Tuesday morning.
And in one of the conversation’s most heartbreaking moments, Savannah revealed that she’s tormented by the thought that her high-profile job might have been the cause of her mother’s kidnapping.
“I don’t know that it’s because she’s my mom and somebody thought, ‘Oh, that girl— that lady has money. We can … make a quick buck.’ I mean, that would make sense,” Savannah told Hoda, adding:
“But we don’t know. Which is too much to bear, to think that I brought this to her bedside. That it’s because of me.”
Savannah went on to explain that her brother, a former fighter pilot who went on to work in intelligence, “saw very clearly right away what this was.”
“Even on the phone when I called him, he knew. He said, ‘I think she’s been kidnapped for ransom.’ And I said, ‘What? Well, why? What?’” Savannah said, adding:
“It sounds so, like, how dumb could I be? But I just — I didn’t wanna believe. I just said, ‘Do you think because of me?’ And he said, ‘I’m sorry, sweetie, but yeah, maybe.’ But I knew that.”
In what might be the interview’s most gut-wrenching moment, Savannah apologized to her mother for any role that she might have inadvertently played in her kidnapping.
“I’d just say, ‘I’m so sorry, Mommy. I’m so sorry.’ I’m sorry to my sister and my brother and my kids and my nephew and Tommy, my brother-in-law,” she said said, adding:
“If it is me, I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.”
It’s important to note that we do not know why Nancy was taken from her home, and it’s still not clear if the ransom demands were legitimate.
But it’s clear that Savannah is tortured by the possibility that her wealth and fame may have led to her mother being kidnapped.
We may never know if that was the case, but we can hope that the Guthrie family will soon find the answers that they’ve been seeking since February 1.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
Savannah Guthrie Says She Blames Herself For Her Mother’s Kidnapping was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Shaquille O’Neal is a basketball legend and a beloved figure with a complex relationship history.
Sabrina Carpenter is a famously gorgeous singer and a total success in her own right.
Did Shaq get caught sliding into her DMs with some wildly raunchy messages?
What did she say in return? Was it really them, or catfishing, or what?
Did Shaq really slide into her DMs?
On a recent episode of The Big Podcast, Shaquille O’Neal spoke to Jim Jones about a headline purporting to show his spicy DMs to music’s shortest superstar.
Jones read the headline: “Shaq exposed for shooting his shot at Sabrina Carpenter.”
The article purports to contain leaked DMs that the famous athlete sent to the teeny-tiny singer.
At Jones’ prompting, the basketball legend read aloud the messages.
Be warned: these are humorous, but decidedly NSFW in places. Continue at your own risk.
Still with us? Good. Let’s see if you’ll regret it.
“Damn, baby I would keep your farts in a cologne bottle and spray it on me every day,” O’Neal read aloud from one of the supposed messages.
He continued: “Just jokes. I’m Shaqs. What’s your name baby?”
O’Neil narrated: “And Sabrina says, ‘I know who you are. You’re way too famous to be sending me messages like that.’”
Finally, he read his alleged reply: “Shaq, ‘I can’t be horny and want some of that snow bunny kitty for myself. You’re being rude for no reason. You can’t handle Big Diesel any way. …”
Those messages can’t be real, right?
Shaquille O’Neal cleared things up, just in case anyone had any doubt.
He did not, in fact, DM Sabrina Carpenter with those — or any other messages.
And he also didn’t send those messages to anyone else.
Additionally, O’Neal wanted to set the record straight on how he’d never send anything so cringe and awkward.
“First of all ladies, the Diesel got way more game than that, I’m just saying,” he quipped.
We do believe that Shaquille O’Neal has more game than that.
Additionally, we’re sure that Sabrina Carpenter has gotten much weirder messages.
She’s attractive and, for some reason, her mere existence seems to infuriate some men.
It’s good that O’Neal isn’t bombarding her with weird sexual overtures.
Age differences aside, that would just be really embarrassing for him.
Okay but … can you imagine?
We’re glad that these goofy messages weren’t from Shaq … but what if he and Sabrina somehow got together?
This isn’t about their age gap or dramatic height gap.
We’re thinking more about the breakup.
Some of Sabrina’s best music is about her exes.
Can you imagine what the music would be like if she were singing about Shaq? Anyway, back to reality. …
Shaquille O’Neal Obscene Messages to Sabrina Carpenter Exposed! Are They Legit? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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