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Kody Brown: Blame My Kids! It’s Their Fault We Don’t Talk!

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Welp. That was awkward.

On the latest episode of Sister Wives, Kody Brown somehow thought it was a good idea to revisit the past and apologize to ex-spouse Christine… while sitting with both her and her husband, David Woolley.

At one point, Kody told the couple that he’s sorry he ever acted like a victim and sorry he ever claimed he didn’t love her.

Again, Woolley were there at the time. It was very strange.

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Amid the awkward conversation, David asked at one point if he could perhaps offer the father of 18 some words of wisdom.

“Can I give you a little bit of advice? Just a little bit? Start with your kids,” Woolley, who has eight children of his own, suggested. “Show that part. Because the women have moved on.”

David went on to tells Kody “your kids still need to heal and that’s the part that you need [to work on],” adding that despite “butting heads” with his own sons and daughters as part of his own healing journey with them, they came through it stronger on the other side.

Just a few weeks ago, Kody admitted he’s been an absentee father.

The guy barely has any relationship with his adult kids… but he took extreme exception Sunday night to Woolley bringing them up in the context of his mea culpa.

Kody Brown appears to be pondering life in this photo. (TLC)

“I’ve set a boundary with my kids and I’m setting that boundary with David and Christine,” he vented via confessional. “My whole purpose here is to apologize to Christine. Not to David. Not to anybody else.”

The reality star continued as follows:

“I don’t care what you think. I’m here to apologize and I don’t even want to be reminded of that because it will bring me back to an angry place.”

During the actual back-and-forth, Kody handled things in a far more gentle fashion.

When it comes to repairing things with his children, the polarizing former polygamist told Woolley: “There’s an effort I’m already making and reaching out.”

Kody Brown makes another absurd facial expression.
Making a normal facial expression, Kody Brown reminds ‘Sister Wives’ viewers that his apparent lack of impulse control can be entertaining and unnerving at the same time. (Image Credit: TLC)

Kody also made a point to defend himself and blame his kids for their estrangement from him, as he has in the past.

“Those deteriorations happened as a party, not as an individual,” Kody told David. “My bad experience with my children and their pain comes from an experience that we were in together, not that they or I did something wrong and offensive.”

The narcissist emphasized that he remains open to reconciliation — or at least communication of some kind.

“I’m willing to have the conversation. I’m willing to hold space. ‘Dad, you did this, you did this, you did this.’ I’m willing to hold that space,” he said.

For her part, Christine very much wants the six children she and Kody share to know they can rely on both their parents.

“They need to know that it’s completely fine to hang out with him,” Christine explained the camera, hoping to encourage their children to work toward genuine reconciliation and growth in their relationships with their father.

“They need to go have fun with their dad and not just sit and have a meal and have a conversation.”

Kody Brown: Blame My Kids! It’s Their Fault We Don’t Talk! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Chris Rea Cause of Death: ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ Singer Was 74

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We have sad news to report from the world of music today.

Chris Rea — the rock singer best known for his 1986 his “Driving Home For Christmas” — has passed away.

He was 74 years old.

British singer Chris Rea peforms during a concert in theater Carre on November 24, 2014 in Amsterdam.
British singer Chris Rea peforms during a concert in theater Carre on November 24, 2014 in Amsterdam. (PAUL BERGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

News of Rea’s passing comes courtesy of a statement from his wife and two children.

“It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of beloved Chris,” the family wrote, according to ABC News.

“He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family.”

No official cause of death has been revealed, but Rea dealt with numerous health issues in recent years

He had suffered from health problems, including pancreatic cancer, and he suffered a stroke in 2016.

Music legend passes at poignant time of year

Musician Chris Rea attends the  Music Industry Trust Awards 2005 on November 7, 2005 in London, England. Michael Parkinson is the 2005 recipient of the Music Industry Trust Dinner Award, and is honoured at this evening's gala dinner.
Musician Chris Rea attends the Music Industry Trust Awards 2005 on November 7, 2005 in London, England. Michael Parkinson is the 2005 recipient of the Music Industry Trust Dinner Award, and is honoured at this evening’s gala dinner. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images)

Though he scored numerous hits over the course of his lengthy career, Rea remains best remembered for “Driving Home For Christmas,” a festive favorite in his native UK for nearly 40 years.

Though not an immediate hit, song eventually became a holiday mainstay on British radio.

“Driving Home For Christmas” has been featured on numerous film and television soundtracks, and it’s currently featured on a TV ad for the UK retailer Marks and Spencer.

Rea also hit the British charts with several other singles, including “Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” and “Let’s Dance.”

In 2012, it ranked as the twelfth most popular Christmas song in a nationwide poll.

UK singer Chris Rea performs at the National Stadium February 17, 2003 in Dublin, Ireland.
UK singer Chris Rea performs at the National Stadium February 17, 2003 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images)

Born in 1951 in Middlesbrough, in northeast England, to an Italian father and Irish mother, Rea didn’t begin playing guitar until he was in his twenties, but he took to it instantly.

He played in several locally popular bands before striking out and finding success as a solo singer-songwriter.

In recent years, he shifted away from pop and rock into a more bluesy sound, and his latter albums received some of the best reviews of his career.

Our thoughts go out to Chris Rea’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

Chris Rea Cause of Death: ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ Singer Was 74 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Vince Zampella Cause of Death: ‘Call of Duty’ Creator Was 55

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We have tragic news to report from the world of gaming today.

Vincent Zampella — the tech executive who was best known as one of the architects behind the Call of Duty franchise — has passed away.

He was just 55 years old.

Vince Zampella, CEO of Respawn Entertainment, introduces the video game "Titanfall 2" during Electronics Arts news conference on June 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Vince Zampella, CEO of Respawn Entertainment, introduces the video game “Titanfall 2” during Electronics Arts news conference on June 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

News of Zampella’s death comes courtesy of Los Angeles NBC affiliate NBC4.

According to early reports, Zampella was killed in a single-car accident on Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway.

The head of Respawn Entertainment and the former CEO of Infinity Ward was driving his Ferrari when he suddenly lost control and struck a concrete barrier.

According to the California Highway Patrol, one passenger was ejected and later died at an area hospital.

CEO, Respawn Entertainment Vince Zampella speaks at the 7th Annual Produced By Conference at Paramount Studios on May 31, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
CEO, Respawn Entertainment Vince Zampella speaks at the 7th Annual Produced By Conference at Paramount Studios on May 31, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

The driver died at the scene after being trapped inside the vehicle, which was engulfed in flames.

“For unknown reasons, the vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a concrete barrier, and became fully engulfed,” said the California Highway Patrol in a statement issued Monday (via Deadline).

“The passenger was ejected from the vehicle and the driver remained trapped. Both parties succumbed to their injuries. It is currently unknown whether alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in this crash.”

Zampella co-founded Respawn Entertainment in 2010. The studio was acquired by EA in 2017.

Respawn is best known for the video games Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Apex Legends, and STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order.

Vince Zampella and Brie Larson attend the BATTLEFIELD 6 reveal celebration hosted by Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios at Sunset Room Hollywood on July 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Vince Zampella and Brie Larson attend the BATTLEFIELD 6 reveal celebration hosted by Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios at Sunset Room Hollywood on July 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for EA Entertainment)

Zampella was widely regarded as one of the gaming industry’s greatest success stories.

Across social media today, fans from around the globe are paying tribute to his beloved body of work.

“Vince Zampella had one of the most legendary runs in video games. Anything he touched turned into gold. His loss will be felt deeply in this industry,” wrote one X user on Monday.

“Nah, man. Not Vince Zampella. We lost a fucking LEGEND. Shocked ain’t even the word,” another added.

“In absolute shock right now. Rest in peace to an absolute legend and giant of our industry,” a third stated.

Zampella is survived by three children. Our thoughts go out to his loved ones as they attempt to process this devastating loss.

Vince Zampella Cause of Death: ‘Call of Duty’ Creator Was 55 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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