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Julie Chrisley is having breathing problems.

This spring, the disgraced reality stars got out of prison under deeply controversial circumstances.

Time in prison can haunt you. This is not only psychological or social — but can impact long-term health.

The Chrisleys are describing the lasting impact of alleged exposure to asbestos and black mold behind bars.

During the Wednesday, July 30 episode of Todd and Julie Chrisley’s Chrisley Confessions 2.0 podcast, the criminal couple discussed prison life.

Todd recalled how a fellow inmate at the facility in Pensacola had contracted lung problems.

The cause? Allegedly, prison authorities forced him to clean “black mold” and “asbestos” without proper protective equipment.

“I’m sure because, listen, I have a lung condition from being in prison,” Julie then announced.

She shared that her lung issues were not a result of “doing those things, but because of asbestos.”

Julie told fans:

“You will probably notice me at certain times trying to get a breath.”

“Because of the black mold that you were around,” Todd then added.

(Did he contradict his wife? It is unclear)

“That’s something that we’re having to address right now,” he continued.

“This week, you have a doctor’s appointment with a pulmonary specialist,” Todd shared, “that’s gonna do some tests on you.”

Perhaps the pulmonary specialist will be able to determine whether asbestos or black mold or a third factor are to blame.

Other likely causes of breathing issues could be wide-ranging, including but not limited to COVID-19.

There are a lot of people acting like both short and long-term symptoms that we all learned by heart in 2020 and 2021 are somehow “mystery” ailments.

Whatever is hampering Julie’s breathing, we hope that there is an easy solution.

Even the worst people in the world deserve to breathe — and Julie isn’t even the worst person in her marriage.

For their part, the Federal Bureau of Prisons told People that they will “not comment on the conditions of confinement” on current or former inmates.

The statement went on to insist that they prioritize safety, humane treatment, and more. None of which is actually a denial.

Our nation’s prison conditions are abhorrent.

Every cell, every prison block, should be designed as if we know with absolute certainty that an innocent person will live there. (Because we do know that — it is inevitable)

Not every inmate is going to be Julie and Todd Chrisley. And even they deserve better than what they experienced in prison.

Julie Chrisley Has Respiratory Problems After Alleged Exposure to Black Mold & … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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It’s the end of the road for Carrie Bradshaw and company.

It was revealed today that the Sex and the City spinoff And Just Like That … will come to an end with its third season.

News that the show’s upcoming two-part finale will be its final episodes comes to us courtesy of showrunner Michael Patrick King.

King stuns fans with news that ‘SATC’ franchise is coming to an end

“And just like that … the ongoing storytelling of the Sex And The City universe is coming to an end. While I was writing the last episode of And Just Like That season three, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop,” read the statement (according to TV Line).

“Along with Sarah Jessica Parker, Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey, we decided to end the popular series this year with a two-part finale and extended the original series order from 10 episodes to 12,” King continued.

Now, King is carefully avoiding words like cancelation, but he admits that HBO CEO Casey Bloys and HBO Max HBO Max head of originals Sarah Aubrey were involved in the decision-making process.

Many fans pointed out that if King had planned this as the final season, that information likely would have been included in the show’s promotional materials.

“SJP and I held off announcing the news until now because we didn’t want the word ‘final’ to overshadow the fun of watching the season,” he unconvincingly claimed in his statement, concluding:

“It’s with great gratitude we thank all the viewers who have let these characters into their homes and their hearts over these many years.”

Sarah Jessica Parker bids farewell to iconic character

While AJLT never achieved the commercial or critical success of SATC (in fact, very few were surprised by today’s cancelation), many are still sad to be saying goodbye to beloved characters like Carrie Bradshaw.

And of course, no one is more affected by the end of Carrie’s story than the woman who portrayed her on two series and in two feature films.

“She Broke hearts Heels Habits. She Loved Lost Won Tripped Leaped Fell short and into puddles Aged Got wiser. She has made The hardest Worst and best decisions Traveled near and far For the new The vintage Friends and love,” Sarah Jessica Parker wrote on Instagram today.

“Held onto hands, hopes and the very best of people. Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte, there will never be better friends and what great fortune for Carrie to come to know and love Seema and LTW, most divine new connections,” the actress continued, adding:

“Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years. I think I have loved her most of all. I know others have loved her just as I have. Been frustrated, condemned and rooted for her,” she continued. “The symphony of all those emotions has been the greatest soundtrack and most consequential companion. Therefore the most sentimental and profound gratitude and lifetime of debt. To you all.”

While the Sex and the City sequel series never quite lived up to fans’ expectations, the conclusion of Carrie’s story after 27 years is truly a momentous event.

Here’s hoping And Just Like That … will go out on a high note.

‘And Just Like That …’ Canceled By HBO Max Amid Declining Ratings, … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Kim Zolciak says she is guilty as charged.

Kinda. Sorta. Allow her to explain, okay?

On the July 31 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum was put on the spot in regard to the claim that she and estranged husband Kroy Biermann stole money from daughters Ariana and Brielle.

“Actually, the rug was pulled out from [under] the Zolciaks, and yeah, I mean, Ariana’s money was spent on bills, to be honest,” Kim told Andy Cohen. “I was left, you know, holding the bag for the family.”

Not a very clear response, huh?

When Cohen asked whether Zolciak had also borrowed money from Brielle, she replied:

“Brielle paid an electric bill here and there. I was left with nothing, so I had to figure it out fast.”

Kim went on to admit that she has to “be so careful” with what she says right now, given that her divorce from Kroy is still ongoing, and that it’s become VERY ugly two years after they filed for the second time.

Cohen also asked if Kim was planning on paying her daughters back for what she’s borrowed

“Yes,” she answered right away. “The money I borrowed from Ariana, I paid her back. I’m saying for the bills and stuff. And as far as what she’s made and all that stuff, I don’t have the spreadsheets, but she will be.”

During her own Watch What Happens Live interview back in June, Ariana spilled on more details about the financial support she provided her mother and father.

“I would like to very much clarify. Everybody wants this to be just my mother. This was a joint partnership in taking the money,” Ariana said at the time.

To be clear, it’s been no secret for a very long time now that Kim and Kroy made a mess of their finances.

Asked whether she “figured out how much money” her parents had taken from her, Ariana said, “No, and I don’t really want to know.”

She added this summer that “the only time my mom asks me for money is if it’s regarding the bills, or it’s something that she needs for the kids.”

At this point, it does sound as if mother and daughter are on solid terms.

“Nobody wants to be put in situations that they are put into. My mom, no matter what, will be my best friend forever,” Ariana said. “Money should never ruin a relationship with your family. You can always make more money, and God blesses us in that way. I have my mom and that’s all that matters.”

Kim Zolciak: Okay, Yeah, I Kinda Stole Money from My Daughter! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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American Eagle is not here to apologize.

On August 1, the company issued a statement in response to the hottest story on the Internet:

Sydney Sweeney posing in its jeans and possibly making a reference to a set of Nazi beliefs in the process.

On Friday, the brand wrote in a graphic:

Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone.

For those very late to this viral party, Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign originally sparked a social media firestorm days after it launched… due to what some perceived as its not-so-hidden messaging.

The campaign features the gorgeous actress in fall-centric denim, pulled together by her stylist Molly Dickson.

One look depicts the sultry star in a modern Canadian tuxedo with bold blue jeans and a matching jacket… while another includes super-baggy light-wash jeans with a white tee and then a similar pair but distressed, worn with a white tank.

Sweeney looks undeniable gorgeous.

But it’s not her look in these advertisement that has gotten people buzzing. And criticizing.

In one of the campaign videos, Sweeney is seen zipping up her jeans while lying down.

“Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color,” she says as the camera pans to her face. “My jeans are blue.”

Then, a narrator in voiceover intones: “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.”

You have to look VERY closely to find it, but a bunch of critics have claimed that using the word “jeans” as a play on “genes” hints at eugenics.

And, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), eugenics “is broadly defined as the use of selective breeding to improve the human race.”

Eugenics was a racially biased study that was adopted with the Nazi party and is associated with white supremacy.

In another campaign video, Sweeney recreates Brooke Shields’ controversial 1980s Calvin Klein ad while pulling her pants up her legs.

In the footage, she relayed a message about how “the secret of life lies in the genetic code,” a nod to Shields’ line, “Genes are fundamental in determining the characteristics of an individual and passing on these characteristics to succeeding generations.”

Many social media were unafraid shared their thoughts on the statement, writing for example:

“Sydney Sweeney and American Eagle promoting eugenics and pushing the aryan race Nazi propaganda was not in my 2025 bingo card.”

Another remarked: “American Eagle needs to delete those Sydney Sweeney ads. They are genuinely scary.”

Despite the controversy (or perhaps because of it?), American Eagle’s stock increased 10 percent in just a few days, adding more than $200 million to the group’s value.

Sweeney has not yet commented on the supposed scandal, but previously told People Magazine that American Eagle represents “the comfiest jeans I’ve ever worn.”

American Eagle Doubles Down on Controversial Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Last week, Matty Healy’s mother, Denise Welch, made some surprising comments about her son’s romantic past.

Specifically, she indicated that she’s glad Matty’s relationship with Taylor Swift didn’t work out.

“Obviously, on pain of death, can I talk about that episode,” Welch quipped when asked about Taylor and Matty’s brief romance during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live.

“But not being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad that I lost,” she added.

Denise backpedaled a bit by explaining that she has nothing against Taylor as a person:

“Not that I have anything against her at all. It was just — it was tricky,” she clarified.

“She — listen, you’re not allowed to say anything. And then she writes a whole album about it,” Welch added, referring to Swift’s Tortured Poets Department, which referenced her fling with Healy.

By then, of course, the damage had been done, and Denise had incurred the wrath of music’s most passionate fan base.

Taylor Swift fans lash out following Denise Welch’s remarks

As you’re probably aware, Swifties tend to be a bit defensive when it comes to their queen.

So Denise dealt with harsh and swift (no pun intended) criticism from all corners of the internet following her off-hand remark.

And if the latest sighting of Ms. Welch is any indication, then all that backlash might have taken a powerful toll.

Denise breaks down in public: Was Taylor backlash to blame?

According to a new report from TMZ, Matty was spotted consoling Denise after she publicly broke down in tears on Thursday.

Mother and son were spotted conversing on a sidewalk outside of a restaurant in West Hollywood.

Onlookers said the conversation quickly took a turn for the dramatic, and Matty appeared “animated” as Denise broke down in tears.

Obviously, we don’t know for certain if the conversation had anything to do with Taylor.

Swift has been using her music to throw shade at her exes since the early days of her career, but as TMZ points out, this situation might be unprecedented, as “a parent getting involved is a first.”

These days, Matty is engaged to model Gabbriette Bechtel. And he’s indicated that he has no intention of dissing Taylor in his own music.

Taylor, of course, is in a serious relationship with Travis Kelce, who reported to Kansas City Chiefs training camp (likely for the last time) just last week.

At this point, Matty and Taylor have been broken up much longer than they were together.

But if the events of the past two weeks are any indication, these two may still have some unfinished business between them.

Matty Healy’s Mom Spotted Weeping In Public Following Taylor Swift Diss was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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