Monday, April 29, 2024

Dance Moms’ JoJo Siwa Still Talks to ‘Great Human’ Abby Lee Miller

Abby Lee Miller and JoJo Siwa
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Abby Lee Miller did a number on the cast of Dance Moms, including the likes of JoJo Siwa. Nevertheless, JoJo seemed to turn out just great. She’s a huge success, and one of the biggest names to come from the series.

JoJo has recently tried entering a new era – her bad girl phase. Of course, the internet’s sort of been clowning on the nature of this transition. Moreover, JoJo seems like a wholesome person, so, most people aren’t buying it. Didn’t a lot of folk have the same to say about the likes of Miley Cyrus?

Still, despite being the subject of recent video essays, at least JoJo is doing okay for herself. One might argue that she’s doing so well in spite of Dance Moms, not because of it. However, JoJo doesn’t see it that way. She seems to be all too grateful for the show and her connections.

JoJo and Abby talk “on a weekly basis”

In a recent interview with PEOPLE, JoJo spoke about her current relationship with Abby. “Abby, honestly, my relationship is great,” she said. “I talk to her on a weekly basis. Great human in my life.” For all their ups and downs, it’s kind of reassuring to see they have a decent relationship now.

But even though JoJo keeps up with some of her old Dance Moms costars, others aren’t so close anymore. For example, Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler. JoJo said she doesn’t “really have” a relationship with them “anymore.” As she put it, “Not a bad thing, not a great thing, we just don’t really communicate.”

She added, “Sure, if we saw each other we would be great friends, but we just don’t see each other.” JoJo further assured fans that there was no bad blood between her and any other Dance Moms alum. She mentioned Nia Sioux in particular. “We’ve always been very friendly with each other. We saw each other at the Super Bowl. Yeah, no bad blood anywhere.”

Dance Moms: The Reunion airs on Lifetime on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. ET.

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Gina Kirschenheiter Hasn’t Drank Alcohol in Two Years: ‘California Sober’

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It’s been two years now, and Real Housewives of Orange County star Gina Kirschenheiter revealed that’s still hasn’t had any alcohol, has remained sober, and is doing well.

The reality TV star talked a bit about it on her Orange County podcast with songwriter and producer Shane McNally and reiterated that she hasn’t taken a drink. However, she does sometimes indulge in a “natural” way to de-stress when the situation calls for it. 

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“Still sober? Yes, I am. I am California sober,” she shared. “Which means that I do not drink alcohol, but I do enjoy a little bit of the…”

“Cannabis,” Shane finished for her.

“Yes, cannabis,” she confirmed. Gina also added that she doesn’t have it every day. “But I like that I have that when I do something to have fun and relax or whatever,” she explained. “But it’s not a social thing like I never do that when I’m out. It’s like when I don’t have kids, and it’s late at night, and I just want to laugh at a movie and go to bed.”

She further added that she hasn’t had a drink in over two years and is going strong, and Shane added that he was already going on three years of sobriety.

“Good for you, Shane,” Gina said. “Good for us.”

Shane added that their ongoing sobriety and stories prove that it can be done, and you just have to commit to getting out of a lifestyle situation that is no longer beneficial to you.

Making a choice 

Gina chose to stop drinking two years ago because, according to her, she felt like she was becoming reliant on alcohol and drinking way more than she used to, especially during the pandemic. 

So she made a choice to quit cold turkey, which may not have been the easiest path but turned out to be the most suitable for her. She distracted herself by keeping busy and engaging in other happy distractions; before she knew it, time had passed.

Now, she continues to stay away from alcohol, though sometimes a little weed helps take the edge off when things get crazy.

Stream previous seasons of Real Housewives of Orange County on Peacock.

TELL US – ARE YOU HAPPY FOR GINA HITTING A SOBRIETY MILESTONE? DO YOU THINK CANNABIS IS GOING TO BE AN ISSUE?

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How Phaedra Parks Remains Friends With Both Andy Cohen and Brandi Glanville

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Andy Cohen and Brandi Glanville have faced a lot of scrutiny as of late. However, Phaedra Parks doesn’t seem to mind. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star is content to remain friends with the producer and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum.

For those out of the loop, Brandi and Andy are at the center of Caroline Manzo’s recent lawsuit. While the suit is against Bravo, it concerns alleged acts of sexual assault performed by Brandi during Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’s filming.

The legal battle is ongoing. While Bravo and Brandi expectedly denied any wrongdoing, commentators have their own opinions. Then there was Brandi’s own allegations and threatening of a lawsuit, where she accused Andy of sexual harassment. Andy later apologized for a particular incident, but insisted Brandi was “in on the joke.”

Phaedra emphasizes her honesty regarding Brandi

In a recent interview with Page Six, Phaedra spoke on her ability to maintain a friendship with Andy and Brandi. “It’s never going to be awkward,” she said, “because I’m always going to be honest and truthful.” To that point, she added, “I wish people would’ve stuck up for me like I’m sticking up for Brandi.”

“A lot of times people are so afraid to say what they know is true.” Referring to Atlanta, she continued, “Like the women on my show, and that happened to me, and they knew the truth.” Brandi also spoke with Page Six and expressed her gratitude toward Phaedra for being someone to lean on.

“She is truly such a goddess, beautiful woman, and she saved me,” Brandi expressed. “Honestly, she saved me.” Brandi made it clear to Phaedra that they didn’t have to associate publicly if she didn’t want to. Nevertheless, Phaedra wanted to be with her friend. “I’m ride or die, for real. Because at the end of the day, man cannot promote me,” she explained. “Only God can promote me.”

Real Housewives of Atlanta and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are streaming on Peacock.

TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF PHAEDRA’S LOYALTY? DO YOU THINK SHE SHOULD REMAIN FRIENDS WITH BRANDI?

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Photo: Craig Conover Gives Update on New Bar With Austen Kroll

Craig Conover and Austen Kroll
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Slowly but surely, Southern Charm stars Craig Conover and Austen Kroll are working to get their bar up and running. The bar, which will be called, By The Way, is still early in the construction phase, and Craig just shared an exciting update on the progress on Instagram. They have a long way to go, but it’s safe to say, Craig and Austen are well on their way to being bar owners.

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When Austen and Craig first announced that they were entering the bar business, they said they wanted to open a “neighborhood tavern” in Charleston that could unite both tourists and locals. Craig described it as an “intimate space.”

Craig explained, “We put a lot of thought into the design to try and make it as warm and inviting as possible. We’re leaning into the local, upscale, tavern vibes, so the menu is going to have elevated bar fare and approachable cocktails.”

In the sneak peek of the bar that Craig just shared, we’re clearly very far away from enjoying that elevated bar fare. The place is still a bare-bones construction site. Still, progress is progress. When Craig shared the picture on Instagram, he simply captioned it, “Heck ya.”

This isn’t the first time that Craig and Austen have shared updates on the progress of the bar. In February, they also posted pictures as they broke ground on the project. Unlike the Something About Her sandwich shop, Craig and Austen are being transparent every step of the way through this business launch.

The two business bros anticipate that By The Way will open by midsummer. Of course, there’s still a lot of work to do between now and then, but Craig and Austen seem to have this project on track. They already own a restaurant in New York City called Carriage House, so this isn’t their first time launching a brick-and-mortar business. We’ll be staying tuned for updates on when their watering hole opens up.

TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON CRAIG AND AUSTEN’S FORTHCOMING BAR? WOULD YOU STOP BY FOR A DRINK IF YOU WERE IN CHARLESTON?

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Sunday, April 28, 2024

All The Ways Janelle Brown’s Life Is Simpler Without Kody

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It’s been almost a year since Janelle Brown called it quits on her marriage to Sister Wives star Kody Brown. I dare say she isn’t regretting her choice in the least. As they say, people enter your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Thankfully, Janelle only had to deal with the polygamous patriarch for a season. Fans watched their relationship decline over time, thanks to Kody’s selfish ways and refusal to take accountability for his actions. While Janelle used to walk on eggshells, now she’s doing whatever she wishes without having to answer to Kody. Janelle was the most logical and brightest of the bunch. She was always too good for Kody, and she deserves this new chapter of complete independence and freedom.

Janelle Sees Her Kids More

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Life is so much simpler for Janelle now that Kody is out of her life, with one noticeable difference being she sees her children a whole lot more. The 54-year-old has always been close to her children, but their feud with Kody often blocked her from having any major family events. For example, when her son Logan Brown got hitched, Janelle sat front row while Kody and Robyn Brown were seated on the bride’s side and in the middle of other guests.

Since her divorce, Janelle has been spotted traveling all over the country to visit her children. She racks up the miles between North Carolina, Las Vegas, and back to Arizona. Kody has yet to improve things with his children, but that means there is more quality time for Janelle to snatch up.  

Janelle Has Her Own Schedule

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Janelle once told People, “Life is simpler because what would happen is Kody would come because he was very good about sticking to his schedule, but it was this whole upheaval of my routine in my life, and where there wasn’t a whole lot of connection emotionally, it just felt like a burden. Now, Janelle doesn’t have to worry about Kody’s wants and put her needs first, which must be a breath of fresh air after 25 years of being told what to do. Janelle joked, “And now I go to bed when I want; I eat what I want for dinner.”

For Janelle, her life as a single woman is now about the basic need of being able to choose whatever she feels like doing at the time. While she isn’t ready to jump back into a relationship, she has hinted it would be nice to have a life partner but to be honest, she has been single for so long due to Kody’s love for Robyn that I don’t think she should rush into anything as she is doing pretty well on her own. Janelle agreed “If Kody and I had been different and been really connected, and then I think that would’ve been a very different story. But as it was, I’m so much more free. I was pretty independent and free before, but I’m really free now.”

What Does Freedom From Kody Mean?

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For Janelle, being free from Kody’s tyranny means she can do whatever her heart desires. Whether it is traveling, sleeping in on a Sunday, or visiting her best friend Christine Brown. After Christine left the plural family, it was clear that Kody was not pleased Janelle still wanted a friendship as he often pressured his second wife to choose him. Now, there is no more choosing, only winning for Janelle. 

And go figure, Janelle is dreaming big now that she doesn’t have a 220lb man-child anchoring her down. Janelle shared, “I feel like I can choose now. My youngest is graduated from high school. I now have an exciting professional life, and I have all these kids, I have grandkids, and I just want to explore this part of my life.” People like Janelle trusting their partner to make good decisions for them when they’re not capable is a tale as old as time, though. But now, at least, Janelle can rewrite her fairytale. 

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90-Day: The Last Resort Season 2 Rumored Cast and Clues

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The 90-Day Fiancé spin-off Happily Ever After? Season 8 is currently on air. But some of the featured couples appear to have already broken up “in real life.” Rob Warne and Sophie Sierra are working through their relationship on the show. They allegedly called it quits shortly after the season debuted.

Some viewers were shocked that Rob and Sophie would break up when the show had just begun to air. They were even more shocked TLC would let that knowledge be public for fear of spoiling the show’s storyline. Others think their split was publicized on purpose to drum up interest for 90-Day: The Last Resort Season 2.

The first season of 90-Day: The Last Resort featured several tumultuous 90-Day Fiancé couples, such as “Big” Ed Brown and Liz Woods. On the show, the couples spent time at a beachside resort in Florida working through their issues with relationship counselors. TLC does appear to be filming a second season. Here are some clues we have that might provide insight into 90-Day: The Last Resort Season 2.

A casting call hinted at filming in Arizona

According to InTouch, the official Instagram account for 90-Day Fiancé casting shared a flyer in late November 2023 looking for relationship coaches who “believe in the power of thinking outside the therapy room” to feature in “an exciting reality show.”

The flyer, which has since been deleted from the Instagram account, specified that the show would take place in Arizona. Although the title of the show was not revealed, InTouch reported that the flyer asked that interested coaches send an email to “LastResortsCasting@SharpEntertainment.com.” Very interesting!

Some cast members allegedly posted pics from the same resort in Arizona

Sophie posted a series of pictures to her Instagram that showed her modeling an outfit in what seemed to be a nice resort. According to 90 Day Fiancé blogger Shabooty on Twitter, Jasmine Pineda shared a TikTok taken at what fans thought was the same location shown in Sophie’s photos.

Jasmine and her partner Gino Palazzolo have had one issue after another in the current season of HEA. Therefore, fans aren’t surprised that Jasmine and Gino may be starring in The Last Resort Season 2.

Some 90-Day Cast Members were seen in Arizona

But wait, there’s more! Shabooty also posted a video on X that was taken by an allegedly Arizona-based fan. In the video are some well-known 90 Day Fiancé cast members on a “brew bike” together in Scottsdale, Arizona, including Rob and Sophie. The couple is joined by Brandon Gibbs and Julia Trubkina from 90 Day Fiancé Season 8, and Stacey Silva and Florian Sukaj of Darcey & Stacey fame. I know, I think it’s random too.

Four confirmed couples filming Season 2 so far

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According to InTouch, only four couples have been officially confirmed to be filming The Last Resort: Season 2. The couples are Sophie and Rob, Jasmine and Gino, Brandon and Julia, and Ariela Weinberg and Biniyam Shibre, who debuted in 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Season 2.

However, Shabooty took to Twitter to share a comment posted by a fan who allegedly knows a “camera guy” working on the show. According to the fan, Stacey and Florian will be starring in the show as well, which makes sense given the fact that they all took a brew bike in Arizona together as shown in the video.

According to the Tweet, the sixth and final couple to star in The Last Resort: Season 2 is Natalie Mordovtseva and Josh Weinstein, which confuses us. Natalie and Josh said in the million-part Tell-All for 90 Day: The Single Life Season 4 that they are not even dating, so we aren’t sure how they got in here. However, their involvement in the Last Resort Season 2 has not been officially confirmed, so watch this space!

To sum up, the rumored 90 Day: The Last Resort Season Two cast is as follows:

Rob Warne and Sophie Sierra

Gino Palazzolo and Jasmine Pineda

Ariela Weinberg and Biniyam Shibre

Brandon Gibbs and Julia Trubkina

Stacey Silva and Florian Sukaj

Natalie Mordovtseva and Josh Weinstein

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