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There was a period of time when it looked as though Ryan Edwards had sobered up and settled down after years of turbulence.
Over Memorial Day weekend, however, we learned that Ryan’s life is still as chaotic as ever.
The trouble began on Sunday when Ryan’s wife, Amanda Conner, was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
It was Ryan who called the cops on Amanda, telling police that she had a history of substance abuse, had refused to take a drug test, and had a young child in the car with her when she fled their home.
Ryan has a history of addiction and trouble with the law, but his life became much less chaotic in the years since the Teen Mom spotlight dimmed.
Now, however, he once again finds himself on the wrong side of the law.
Just hours after her arrest, Amanda placed a 911 call of her own. According to The Ashley’s Reality Roundup, a dispatcher explained that Amanda “wants to get her belongings from her husband, stating that he has a history of physical abuse towards [her].”
This is the first time that Amanda has accused Ryan of physical abuse. But it is not the first time that he has been accused of abusive behavior.
Edwards’ marriage to Mackenzie Standifer was notoriously chaotic, and the cops got involved on numerous occasions.
Ryan got sober in 2023 and started dating Amanda shortly thereafter.
In a Facebook post about this weekend’s drama, he coyly acknowledged his troubled past.
“I will NOT be answering any questions. Please keep us in your prayers,” Ryan wrote (via The Ashley).
“All I’ll say is this might be my karma!” he added in the comments.
The Ashley has heard, but cannot confirm, that Ryan was the one who bailed Amanda out of jail.
The couple was spotted walking through a gas station parking lot shortly after Amanda was released, and she was still sporting the ankle bracelet that was one of the terms of her parole.
Aside from Ryan’s brief Facebook post, neither party has commented publicly on the events of the past few days.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
Amanda Conner Calls Cops on Ryan Edwards Day After Her Arrest, Alleges History of Abuse was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Over the holiday weekend, Lindsie Chrisley was booked and released on a DUI charge.
She says that her driving was the result of another driver’s antics.
Lindsie plans to contest the charge in court.
She was booked on speeding, serving, and allegedly driving under the influence
TMZ reports that, over the Memorial Day long weekend, Lindsie was arrested in Georgia.
On Saturday, May 23, she was pulled over on suspicion of a DUI.
At that time, an officer made the determination to arrest the podcaster and former reality TV personality.
Lindsie was then jailed before being released on bond early on Sunday morning.
Sometimes, public figures seek a plea and reduced charges after a DUI, perhaps putting out a statement. What’s Lindsie’s next move?
Lindsie spoke to TMZ to explain what went down — and what she plans to do about it.
“I got pulled over speeding past a car on a two lane road,” she confirmed.
Lindsie explained that this was “because they almost hit an animal and I was trying to miss hitting them and whatever the animal was.”
In other words, she is saying that her driving was not to blame — that she was responsibly navigating around a speeding car in order to avoid a collision.
Additionally, Lindsie told TMZ that she was released pretty much immediately after her arrest. She intends to fight the charge in court.
It’s been a complicated spring for the former reality star
Lindsie has been through a lot, and we don’t just mean coming from a notorious family and all that they put her through.
As we recently reported, she and her ex, David Landsman, had a nasty breakup.
Police were called.
Though Landsman accused Lindsie of punching him in the face, presenting an injury near his eyes, police observed multiple injuries on Lindsie.
Upon looking at the evidence, officers arrested Landsman for aggravated assault — including strangulation.
Lindsie’s charges include speeding, swerving, and the alleged DUI.
Now, her explanation accounts for both the speed and manner in which she was driving at the time.
If police tested and conclusively found that she was driving under the influence, that could be an added challenge.
Another driver avoiding striking an animal could explain the rest, but not that.
But we’re glad that, whatever happened, no one appears to have been hurt.
Lindsie Chrisley Booked on DUI Over Holiday Weekend, Plans to Fight the Charges was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Darius Rucker was honored with the Veterans Voice Award presented by USAA’s Honor Through Action during the American Music Awards (AMAs) on Monday night, recognizing the meaningful impact he has made in the veteran community through his advocacy and charitable efforts.
Last year’s award went to Zac Brown, and this year Rucker was recognized on stage for his continued support of those who served and their families. Over the years, the South Carolina native has worked with organizations like Military Warriors Support Foundation, which had a hand in supplying more than 20 mortgage-free homes to veterans. He’s also performed at multiple USO tours overseas and at events supporting programs like the DoD Warrior Games.
The award is part of USAA’s Honor Through Action initiative, a five-year, $500 million commitment to the military community, focused on careers, financial security, and overall well-being for veterans and their families.
After accepting the honor from one of the night’s presenters, Russell Dickerson, Rucker made sure to shine a light on the sacrifices made by military members and their families, encouraging the audience to show gratitude and support far beyond Memorial Day weekend.
“It’s called the Veterans Voice Award and I take that to heart big time because all of us can use our voice to support these brave men and women who are serving our country. We got to make sure that they feel appreciated, not just on big days like Memorial Day, but every day we should be doing this,” he emphasized.
He went on to reflect on past conversations and visits he’s had with service members, and the life lessons he’s learned from hearing their stories.
“One of the biggest things they’ve given me is perspective because these people have been through things that we could never imagine ever,” Rucker explained. “And you learn real quick what resilience looks like when you’re sitting talking to the military families, because the sacrifice isn’t just the person in uniform. It’s their spouse, it’s their kids, it’s their parents, it’s their cousin, it’s their brother, it’s their sisters, their friends, and they all feel this way together, y’all.”
The speech came to a close with the country music hitmaker calling attention to one particular interaction he once had with a veteran, using it as a reminder for the crowd about the importance of living in a way that honors their sacrifice.
“He said to me that when somebody says to them, ‘Thank you for his service,’ he says, ‘Thank you for living the life, we’re serving.’ And that’s what we all should be doing right now. We should be striving to live, to become a community and become a country that we deserve what they sacrifice. So tonight I want us all to be as loud as we can and yell and use our voices to let these folks know that we love them and we appreciate them and we thank them.”
Prior to the special presentation, Rucker joined Hootie & the Blowfish for a nostalgic medley of some of their biggest hits, revisiting the songs that first earned them the Pop/Rock New Artist trophy at the 1996 AMAs. Three decades later, the band returned to the stage to celebrate the same music that launched that milestone moment, performing fan favorites including “Hold My Hand” and “Only Wanna Be With You.”
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The 52nd annual American Music Awards aired live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, marking the largest venue in the show’s history. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the three-hour celebration honored the year’s biggest artists, chart-topping songs and unforgettable performances across multiple genres and generations.
Taylor Swift entered the night leading the charge with eight nominations, while Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter and SOMBR followed closely behind with seven nominations each.
Country music was also strongly represented throughout the night with nominations for artists including Ella Langley, Shaboozey, Jelly Roll, BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman, Russell Dickerson, Megan Moroney, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion, Treaty Oak Revival, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, Sam Barber, Tucker Wetmore and Zach Top.
In addition to a special appearance from Hootie & the Blowfish, the night’s performance lineup also featured Riley Green and Keith Urban, while Russell Dickerson took the stage as a presenter.
The world’s largest fan-voted awards show aired live coast-to-coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. This marked the second American Music Awards telecast since returning from a two-and-a-half-year hiatus.
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