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In light of the devastating fires in Los Angeles, Beyoncé’s public charity foundation, BeyGOOD, announced a $2.5 million donation towards the relief efforts. The Grammy winner is one among many to contribute to the cause after last week’s horrific, multiple wildfires in LA that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. The blaze also prompted mandatory evacuations, leaving thousands of residents fleeing for safety. Those affected include prominent celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, Leighton Meester, Adam Brody, and others.
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation announces $2.5 million donation towards LA Fire relief
Beyoncé and her BeyGOOD foundation left a message for LA as strong winds fueled the disastrous Palisades fire. On January 12, she announced a donation of $2.5 million through her charity foundation BeyGOOD, which came into being in 2013. The fund will aid families who lost their homes in the apocalypse-like wildfires in the Altadena and Pasadena areas of the city.
The BeyGOOD LA Fire Relief Fund aims to help residents rebuild their lives and communities after suffering severe losses in the blaze that sparked on January 7. Since then, the Palisades fire alone has burned more than 23,000 acres with 11% containment, as per the Los Angeles Fire Department. The announcement also stated that a portion of the fund will be directed toward the churches and community centers “to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires,” especially the displaced residents.
Furthermore, Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD foundation announced the donation in a separate Instagram post, assuring they “stand” with Los Angeles in its fire relief efforts. In the caption, the public charity foundation notified people about the donation of 2.5 million dollars. It also urged others to support the support mission to help the impacted families.
Other billionaires and celebrities, such as Paris Hilton, Jared Isaacman, Mark Zuckerberg, Apple, and Disney, also contributed to the cause, reported Forbes. More companies such as Paramount, Fox Corp., FanDuel, and its parent company, Flutter Entertainment, are also on the list.
Originally reported by Nikita Mahato on Mandatory.
Over the course of a few years, Kody Brown has come up with a few outlandish ideas. He once convinced his entire family to leave their beloved cul-de-sac and move to Arizona. He also once tried to have his four wives agree to live in one big house out on Coyote Pass. Obviously, none of his grand ideas were really that great. Most recently the Sister Wives star had the idea to get his passport stamped, sharing he wanted to leave the United States and never look back.
Kody Brown is fed up with the family drama
It only took three seasons and three years for Kody to finally become fed up with the family drama. The 55-year-old has had to watch his life turn to ruins after three out of his four wives chose to leave him for greener pastures. Kody has since become bitter and intolerable. Now, he wants to be one of the many celebrities who move to Europe for a new start. In a recent Sister Wives episode, he admitted to his fourth and favorite wife, Robyn Brown, that he would like to “get away” from the feuding.
Kody told cameras, “I got an itch to move so bad, just to get away from the energy of it all. I got to get out of here because this isn’t going to work for me, because all the memory, all the energy of it.” The idea of moving seems nice, but Kody admits that it’s only a pipe dream since his younger children are still in school. “And here’s the stupid thing: I’ve got kids in college, kids in grade school, but I want to move to Europe,” he goes on. “I want to get away from this where I can’t see it or be bombarded by it or feel it anymore.”
Kody Brown wanting a change isn’t a bad idea
I think it is pretty normal for someone like Kody to want to start over. Even though he is not the most liked on Sister Wives he does deserve a chance to be happy. If Kody were to move to Europe, hopefully, he could learn how to be a bit more laid back. And if he moved as a monogamous man he would easily find a community that welcomed Robyn and their children. Heck, even Robyn might learn to relax in the countryside of France or the vineyards of Italy. The family could rebond over their shared trauma and leave the drama of Arizona behind them.
It’s not like anyone back home would miss them. Kody no longer speaks to most of his older children. Their years-long feuds have gone on long enough, leaving hurt feelings on both sides. Kody could distance himself from the ex-wives who cause him such grief and learn to be happy with what he has. Perhaps the best reason to move abroad is the fact that nobody would really have watched the TLC show. Kody, Robyn, and their children could live as normal people.
Kody Brown can’t just relocate to Europe
Sadly Kody can’t start his visa application just yet. He has way too many issues at home that he needs to iron out. Kody just sold his Arizona home for $1,775,000 and relocated to a bigger mansion in Flagstaff. The Browns also need to figure out Coyote Pass. Janelle Brown has made it clear she wants to be bought out of the property, but Kody keeps ignoring her requests. Sadly, you can’t leave your home country with problems like these in your backyard.
Kody’s main reason for wanting to leave is to get away from the memory of it all. But the first thing we learn as an adult is that we can’t run away from our problems. In reality, Kody should take the time to sort through the lava pit that is his feelings. If he talked to someone, he could understand why he has been feeling a certain way. We have all heard a bunch of Kody’s stupid ideas, but for once, I don’t think the thought of moving to Europe is a bad one. All he has to do is get his ducks in a row and he can then move on.
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Meghan Trainor recently went candid about her struggles with postpartum mental health after she welcomed her second baby. The singer wrote a personal essay for TODAY.com, where she opened up about how she felt during that challenging time. In the heartfelt essay, the artist also talked about the significance of having support as a new parent.
Megan Trainor on managing her mental health post giving birth to two kids
Meghan Trainor made an honest confession about how she managed her mental health struggles after giving birth to her second son, Barry, whom she shares with her husband, Daryl Sabara. She began the essay for TODAY.com by writing, “A month after having my second baby, I hit a breaking point.” She continued, “I’ll never forget it, it’s like it was yesterday — I’m sweating, just thinking about it.” The singer further explained, “I was holding Barry, my newborn, and he was crying and crying.”
After that, Meghan Trainor revealed that at that moment, her husband Daryl Sabara was attending to their first son, Riley. Thus, she was all alone with her newborn child and the baby kept crying, which led to Trainor breaking down and starting to cry as well.
The artist wrote, “I was having a panic attack and I was just over-exhausted, but I felt like I was dying.” She continued, “I felt if I stood up, I would pass out.” She added, “I didn’t feel safe holding the baby and at the same time I felt like my body was giving up on me.”
In the candid essay, Trainor also disclosed the reason why she wanted to share her personal experience of postpartum struggles. She wrote, “When I talk to other moms about it, I’m like, “Isn’t this traumatic and crazy?”.” The singer continued, “And we’re expected to walk around like we’re fine.” “That’s why I want to share my own experience — to show other moms that they’re not alone,” she emphasized.
2025 is finally here, and while most people probably hate the longest month of the year, I’m here for it. And it’s not just because it is my birthday month. I love the idea of a fresh start and pondering what may lie ahead, especially for the Bravoverse.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey gets recast
To say that the Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 was an epic flop might be the biggest understatement of 2024. And even though I wish I hadn’t thought this, I believe it is inevitable that the series will get a reboot. For years I can admit I enjoyed watching the feud between Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice play out, but the fight became stale. Once the ladies were split down the middle and forcing the cast to pick sides, I knew it was over. Why the Garden State cast ever thought refusing to film would work in their favor is beyond me.
I don’t think this prediction is too far-fetched. Even Bravo kingpin Andy Cohen has admitted that the Real Housewives of New Jersey would be put on pause. Andy told Deadline, “We are taking our time. We are in no rush. We’re really gratified with what’s on the slate for next year.” The idea of no RHONJ until 2026 is sad, but it has to be done. I’ve loved watching Dolores Catania and the other OGs, so while I’m not ready for new faces, I am more open to the idea because I can’t bear to give Jennifer Aydin further screen time.
James Kennedy will enter rehab
The English DJ has always been a firecracker on Vanderpump Rules. But more often than not, James Kennedy’s extreme personality has found himself in trouble than in good graces with the rest of the cast. Shortly after the New Year, James posted a photo of himself with his dog, Hippie. He also held nine AA chips, which read, “Keep coming back.” After his domestic violence arrest, it is clear that James is recommitting himself to his sobriety. But we have seen this act before.
Shortly before Christmas, Burbank police were dispatched to James and Ally Lewber’s home. It was reported that the authorities had received a call about an argument between the couple, with a witness sharing he saw James grab the victim’s arm. The police report showed the girlfriend saying, “Her boyfriend lifted her up and threw her to the ground.” Ally finally broke her silence in an Instagram post, writing, “I’m OK and taking the time I need right now. I deeply appreciate all the kindness and respect for my privacy during this time.” James has also shared that he is “taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth, and being present for my loved ones.” So, I think it is probable that James will decide to enter a rehab program to jump-start his new year.
Carole Radziwill will make an appearance on WWHL
This might be one of my biggest long-shot predictions, but a girl can hope. After leaving the Real Housewives of New York in a fiery chariot, the princess has reconnected with Andy. Carole Radziwill was always well-received in the Bravosphere due to her journalistic integrity and likable personality. While at Bravo’s Fan Fest, Andy shared with People that he and Carole had recently squashed their beef. The Watch What Happens Live host shared, “It feels great. Carole and I knew each other for years before she was ever on the Housewives — for many years. I think I’ve known her more outside of the Housewives than I have in the Housewives. So it was definitely good to reconnect.”
This moment has given me hope that we might be seeing Carole on the late-night show taking a shot-ski with her old friend. The What Remains author shared that it was nice to reconnect after six years. She added, “We both came to understand that our disagreements had everything to do with the high-pressure nature of the show and very little to do with our friendship, which proceeded it. Andy and I are very much on the same page now, and I’m happy about that.”
The Shahs of Sunset return
When the Shahs of Sunset was canceled in 2021, viewers were distraught. The group of Beverly Hills rich kids gave a dynamic view into the lives of Persian American families. Not only did fans learn about a culture, but they also watched firsthand just how hard it can be to grow up in a world where you need to balance traditions and the American dream. Reza Farahan has already confirmed that he has had some acknowledgment of a possible reboot. I can only hope Shahs of Sunset 2.0 has a mix of OGs and new faces.
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I’m still losing sleep over the unaired footage from the Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14, where Teresa and Luis Ruelas were caught arguing over money. The fight showed Tre and the human blueberry outside exchanging heated words. Luis can be heard saying, “I want it to be better.” “It’s not gonna be better,” the mother of four replied. Luis then mutters, “Okay. Alright.” with Tre ending the conversation, stating, “I don’t want to talk about it.” Firstly, the protection of Teresa is unparalleled. But I can’t help but wonder if Luis’ shady business dealings will come back to bite the couple in the butt. In June, Luis was sued by a party planner for allegedly not paying his outstanding bill. It is clear that Tre and Luis might be putting on a front, but I think their love bubble is about to burst in 2025.
