American Music Awards Fashion: Who Hit the Right Note?

Taylor Swift opened the 2018 American Music Awards and many trophies were handed out at the ceremony.

But let"s be honest:

There"s really only one set of winners that matters at an event such as this.

We refer, of course, to the red carpet fashion on display; from singers to models to various other individuals within the entertainment industry.

So… who wore it best at the AMAs?

Scroll down. Scroll all around. And decide now!

1. Taylor Swift at 2018 AMAs

Taylor Swift went all futuristic on the red carpet of the 2018 American Music Awards.

2. Tyra Banks at 2018 AMAs

Tyra Banks rocked a hat and a unique skirt for this year’s AMAs. What do you think of the ensemble?

3. Kyle Richards at 2018 AMAs

Kyle Richards was not up for any American Music Awards. But she still flaunted her body on the red carpet.

4. Kelsea Ballerini at 2018 AMAs

Now this is what we call an outfit! Kelsea Ballerini did not go with her little black dress, did she?

5. Liza Koshy at 2018 AMAs

Who says you have to wear a dress on all red carpets? Not Liza Koshy, that’s for sure.

6. Poppy at 2018 AMAs

This is…. different, wouldn’t you say? We had no idea that Poppy was a serial killer. (We kid, we kid.)

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Samantha Markle Gets Denied from Kensington Palace, Leaves Mysterious Note for Sister

Samantha Markle put her money where her mouth is on Saturday morning.

Or, to be more accurate, Samantha Markle put her wheelchair where her Twitter account has been.

What we’re trying to is this:

The awful half-sister of Meghan Markle actually tried to see the Duchess of Sussex at Kensington Place over the weekend.

According to The Daily Mirror, which has even published photos of Samantha at the gates of this famous residence, Markle’s evil sibling made good on her threat to try and see the Royal Beauty early yesterday.

Samantha – who suffers from multiple sclerosis – was pushed by her partner in a wheelchair through an open gate.

British news outlets have sincereported that she got into a verbal “stand-off” with an officer guarding a security checkpoint and was turned away.

Finally convinced she would not make it through, Samantha handed a guard a white envelope and then left.

“Everybody would love to know what’s in that letter,” Samantha tweeted on Sunday.

Samantha, of course, is 17 years old than Meghan.

They share the same father, but never shared a household growing up.

They barely really know each other.

Yet this lack of a relationship hasn’t stopped Samantha from publicly disparaging and harassing Meghan, almost since the moment Meghan started dating Prince Harry.

On endless irritating, cruel and self-serving occasions, Samantha has fired off Tweets or given interviews in which she accused Meghan of being a phony… a hypocrite… a spoiled brat… and even a dog killer.

But whatever.

Meghan has almost entirely maintained the high ground and never responded to her half-sister ridiculous rants.

One must wonder whether this will change now that Samantha dared to actually get into the Palace. That’s scared territory.

“This was a huge move on the part of Meghan’s sister to try to see her face to face and the fact she was turned away speaks volumes,” a source told The Mirror, adding:

“This is the closest Meghan has come physically to that side of her family since she married into the royal family but palace staff had clearly been instructed not to allow her access.”

Can you blame her?!?

Just about a week ago, Samantha actually issued Meghan an apology, saying on air:

“There is so much water under the bridge and so much has spun out of control that was never intended to.

“I think everybody [in our family] was hurt at not being included or invited to the wedding, but I felt as though it could have all been nipped in the bud had everyone been included.

“We all just agreed to move forward with positive resolve and the hurt feelings wouldn’t have snowballed.”

In this same sit-down with Great Britain’s Channel 5, Samantha said of her visit overseas:

“I’ve always wanted to see London, but really I wanted to make the trip and sort of speak the wishes and thoughts and sentiments of my father, and hopefully get a message to my sister.”

It appears as if she has now at least done that.

But who the heck knows whether Meghan will bother to read it.

She has far better things to do these days than entertain any thoughts at all about someone such as Samantha Markle.

Such as what, you may be wondering?

Such as GETTING PREGNANT, of course!

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Justin Bieber"s Engagement Note to Hailey Baldwin, "Everything Makes Sense!"

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Anna Duggar Actually Tweets, Sends Note to Brother-in-Law

Anna Duggar Tweets less often than family members of hers have babies.

That’s barely even a joke.

The Duggars have A LOT of babies and Anna sends very few messages on Twitter.

But the woman who is stuck sharing a bed each night with Josh Duggar took to her social media account on Tuesday night in order to address her brother-in-law, John David Duggar.

Anna did so in light of the bombshell news that John David is courting.

He’s officially googly eyes (and nothing more!) at someone named Abbie Burnett, having confirmed the development yesterday to Us Weekly and then on the official Duggar website.

“Abbie and I are just so excited, we’ve known of each other for several years,” the 28-year-old explained simply, adding that the two “fell in love quickly.”

Burnett, meanwhile, says she and her beau really connected at a church event in Oklahoma, which is where she resides and works as a nurse.

The relationship is taking a segment of the Internet by storm, prompting even someone as shy as Anna to chime in.

“Congratulations! So happy for you both!” she wrote in response to John David and Abbie praising the goodness of God on their joint Twitter account.

Oh, yes, things are serious enough for this new couple to already have a Twitter handle, @johnandabbie.

The message you see above is the first they’ve sent from it.

And the message penned by Anna above is the first she has personally sent since May 1, at which time she asked if anyone else was going to watch some film titled “Like Arrow.”

Aside from that, her Twitter page over the past two months has just been filled with re-Tweets of posts from the official Duggar account.

The mother of five has stayed very quiet on all forms of social media ever since her husband was accused of molesting two of his sisters, along with the family’s babysitter, in 2015.

Josh eventually admitted to this digusting actions, and also later admitted to cheating on Anna through the hook-up website Ashley Madison.

The guy totally sucks, but that isn’t the point right now.

The point, instead, is that John David may have at last found the woman of his dreams.

At 28 years old, in the view of his controversial parents, he’s waiting long enoughm that’s for certain.

This is what Jim Bob and Michelle had to say in the wake of their son’s courtship confirmation:

We are so excited to announce the courtship of John David and Abbie!

John David brings our hearts so much joy and we’ve watched him faithfully pray, wait, and trust God for the right girl to come along!

Now, a beautiful relationship has blossomed between the two of them.

We can’t wait to see what the Lord will do in the future.

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Kate Spade Suicide Note Revealed, As Family Breaks Silence

Yesterday, we reported on the sad news that iconic fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead of an apparent suicide in her Park Avenue home.

Spade’s death came as a complete shock to her fans and colleagues, many of whom viewed the wildly successful businesswoman, wife, and mother as the quintessential woman who “had it all.”

But those who knew her best often saw a different side of Kate.

Friends and family claim that she struggled with a number of emotional disorders in recent years, often displaying symptoms of bipolar disorder.

(It’s not known if she was ever properly diagnosed, or if this is an assessment made by her loved ones.)

A clearer picture of Spade’s anguished final days is beginning to emerge, as several members of the designer’s inner-circle have begun to share their feelings, including Kate’s brother-in-law comedian David Spade.

“She was so sharp and quick on her feet. She could make me laugh so hard. I still can’t believe it,” Spade reflected on social media Tuesay.

A darker remembrance was offered by Kate’s sister Reta Saffo, who told Page Six that she believed Kate’s “happy go lucky” image was a facade:

“She was always a very excitable little girl and I felt all the stress/pressure of her brand may have flipped the switch where she eventually became full-on manic depressive,” Saffo stated, adding:

“I will say this was not unexpected by me.”

Meanwhile, TMZ has published excerpts from Spade’s suicide note, which seem to confirm the 55-year-old was distraught over her husband’s decision to end there marriage.

“Bea – I have always loved you. This is not your fault. Ask Daddy!” Kate reportedly wrote.

It’s unclear what Kate meant by the “ask daddy” remark, but it’s widely believed that her husband, Andy Spade, was aware of the reasons why she may have taken her life.

Sources say Andy had recently moved out of the apartment he shared with Kate after deciding to end their 24-year marriage.

Saffo said she did everything in her power to try and convince Kate to seek help for depression and mood swings, but was unsuccessful:

“I’d come so very close to getting her to go in for treatment,” I’d spoken with them on the phone (not telling them exactly who the patient would be),” Saffo Told Page Six.

“They agreed to fly in and talk with her and take her with them to the treatment center,” Saffo told Page Six.

Saffo said Spade became fixated on the idea of suicide following the 2014 death of Robin Williams.

“She kept watching it and watching it over and over. I think the plan was already in motion even as far back as then,” Saffo claimed

She says it pained her to give up on her sister, but Saffo eventually ended her efforts to persuade Kate to seek treatment:

“After numerous attempts, I finally let go,” Saffo said.

“Sometimes you simply cannot save people from themselves! One of the last things she said to me was:

“‘Reta, I know you hate funerals. . . but for me would you please come to mine at least.’”

Our thoughts go out to Kate’s family at this difficult time.

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Kate Spade Left a Suicide Note for Her Daughter: Report

A handful of new details have emerged in regard to the shocking and tragic death of Kate Spade.

As previously reported, the fashion icon seemingly committed suicide inside her Manhattan apartment on Tuesday morning, with Spade’s housekeeper finding her boss’s body around 10:20 a.m.

Spade was 55 years old.

The veteran handbag maker reportedly used a scarf tied to a bedroom door knob to take her own life.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shortly after this horrible news went public, Kate Spade New York released the following statement via its official Twitter account:

Kate Spade, the visionary founder of our brand, has passed.

Our thoughts are with her family at this incredibly heartbreaking time. We honor all the beauty she brought into this world.

We can also now confirm that Spade’s husband was at the apartment when his wife’s body was discovered.

Spade was one of the world’s most famous fashion designers.

She was specifically known and respected for creating a line of handbags and jewelry in the 1990s… which blossomed into a fashion enterprise with over 140 retail stores across the United States.

Kate got her start in the 1980s, working for women’s magazine “Mademoiselle” in Manhattan.

Together with husband Andy (the brother of actor David Space), Spade launched Kate Spade Handbags in 1993; it eventually turned into a full-scale clothing and jewelry line.

Spade sold her company in 2007 and took some time off to raise her daughter.

However,  Kate then got back in the fashion game in 2016 by launching a new brand called Frances Valentine … named after her daughter, who’s now 13 years old.

This is especially relevant and sad at the moment because The New York Post reports that Kate did, in fact, leave a suicide note.

It mainly addressed her daughter, telling Frances that her suicide was NOT the teenager’s fault.

A police source, meanwhile, told this same newspaper that the suicide was due to “relationship problems.” We don’t feel comfortable speculating beyond that.

In response to this news, a number of celebrities have expressed their sadness and surprise on Twitter. Take fellow designer Liz Lange, for instance:

The nicest woman, the first person to compliment me on Liz Lange Maternity when I first started. And the creator of the most iconic brand. I am heart broken by this news.

And Chelsea Clinton:

My grandmother gave me my first Kate Spade bag when I was in college. I still have it. Holding Kate’s family, friends and loved ones in my heart.

And Tess Holliday:

Kate Spade & her brand have always been so kind to me the past couple years & I’m crushed to hear about her passing. Suicide isn’t ‘the easy way out’ and shouldn’t be mocked. My heart goes out to her family & team today.

And Ivanka Trump:

Kate Spade’s tragic passing is a painful reminder that we never truly know another’s pain or the burden they carry. If you are struggling with depression and contemplating suicide, please, please seek help.

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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Grammys Red Fashion: Who Hit the Hottest Note?

We all know the point of the Grammy Awards, don"t we?

It"s not to impress the crowd with your performance or your acceptance speech…

… it"s to impress the crowd with your red carpet attire!

Which star accomplished this feat in the most fashionable, ummm, fashion?

Scroll down to find out!

1. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga was at her usual stylish best on the Grammys red carpet. Don’t you agree?

2. Cardi B

Yup, the singer attended with a flower in hand. And this dress on her body!

3. Kesha

Kesha looks tremendous on the red carpet. And she better not listen to anyone who tells her otherwise.

4. Kelly Clarkson

She is one of our absolute favorites. Kelly Clarkson shines here on the red carpet.

5. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Slay, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. Slay! The former is pregnant, of course, in this great photo of the couple.

6. Katie Holmes

Holmes rocked this unique look for the event. And we totally love it, don’t you?

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Meek Mill, Court Clerk Slipped Him Note Asking for Money During Probation Violation Hearing

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Jonghyun Suicide Note Reveals Depression, Struggle with Celebrity

We can now confirm that Korean pop star Jonghyun committed suicide on Monday.

As previously reported, the 27-year old was found unconscious in a Seoul hotel yesterday morning before rushed to a local hospital; he was pronounced dead there a short time later.

The cause of death was unknown at the time of this report, and it remains unknown now.

But there had been suspicions that Jonghyun took his own life because his sister told authorities that he had been acting in an unusual manner – and had also been sending her troubling text messages.

“Please let me go. Tell me I did well. Final farewell,” reads one of these messages.

About 24 hours after this tragic news broke, Jonghyun suicide’s note has actually been made available to the public.

“I am broken from inside,” wrote the singer, who as best known for serving as the frontman for boy band SHINee.

He went on to detail his internal battle and his struggle with stardom, writing:

“The depression that had been slowly eating me up finally devoured me and I couldn’t defeat it.”

This note was uploaded on the Instagram account of Nine, a musician with modern rock band Dear Cloud.

According to Nine’s management, the note was handed to her two weeks prior to Jonghyun’s death.

“Maybe I wasn’t supposed to come up against the world; maybe I wasn’t supposed to be known to the world,” continued to sad note.

“I’ve learned that’s what [makes my life] difficult. How come I chose that.”

The world of Korean music and entertainment is notoriously pressure-packed.

Over the years, ever since Korean-American singer Charles Park took his own life in 1996, numerous young stars in this industry have both killed themselves and left a note similar to that of Jonghyun’s.

Jonghyun was one of the most talented and beloved artists in K-pop, according to Paul Han, co-founder of allkpop, a site for K-pop gossip and news, which garners 10 million monthly readers worldwide.

He left SHINee in 2015 and has subsequently released two solo albums.

Said Han in the wake of this tragedy:

“He had a wonderful voice and was so versatile and composed beautiful music. He was an even better person and he will be forever missed.

“The world of K-pop has lost one of its brightest stars.”

Imagine the reaction in America if Harry Styles killed himself and you’d have an idea of the impact being felt across Korea right now.

Local police say Jonghyun’s family had not requested an autopsy.

The artist, who played concerts in the United States this past spring, was mourned by fans at Asan Hospital Tuesday, ahead of a funeral that the family has requested to be held “as quietly as possible,” according to SM Entertainment.

Concluded his suicide note:

“The blues that slowly ate at me has finally swallowed me whole. I couldn’t overcome.

“I hated myself. Holding on to disappearing memories and screaming at it to wake up. There was no answer. If I can’t breathe, it’s better to stop.”

We can only hope the young singer has finally found the peace in death he could not find in life.

A post on SM Entertainment’s social media page reads as follows:

“Jonghyun is the best artist who loved music more than anyone else, enjoyed the stage, and loved to communicate with fans through his music.

“We will always remember you.”

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy Just Wrote the Sweetest Note to Vanessa Lachey

It looks like we can put rumors of a Dancing with the Stars feud to rest.

Last Monday night, after Maksim Chmerkovskiy skipped out on an episode of this popular ABC competition, multiple outlets reported that he and partner Vanessa Lachey do not get along.

But that’s putting it mildly.

They pretty much hate each other and are “miserable,” an insider told Us Weekly, citing dueling stubborn and strong personalities as the basis for this alleged beef.

But Chmerkovskiy quickly tried to quell such chatter, issuing an apology to Lachey for his absence and saying he was psyched to make a return this past Monday night.

And return he did!

Vanessa and Maksim performed an strong Rumba that earned then 24 out of a possible 30 points.

You can watch this routine in full via the video at the top of the post.

Equally as impressive as the performance, however, was the raw honesty showed by Lachey.

In the pre-taped video package that aired before she took the floor, Lachey explained how she nearly died after giving birth at just 29 weeks to her son in December.

After little Phoenix entered the world, Lachey told viewers that she was rushed in to emergency surgery.

“I was on the operating bed and I looked up and I didn’t know a single face and I remembered thinking I hope the baby’s okay and don’t worry about me. Just make him okay,” she said on air, fighting back tears.

Chmerkovskiy listened closely to this harrowing account during the installment.

And now he’d like to share a few thoughts he has about his partner.

“Everything I ever want for my partners is literally what @vanessalachey has brought to the dance floor last night. Raw, unapologetic, real emotion expressed through a beautiful dance,” Chmerkovskiy Tweeted.

Very handsome and considered a strong stud muffin, Maksim also admitted that Lachey’s story tugged at his heartstrings.

Hard.

“Yesterday also marked the first time when I completely lost it right before the dance… I rarely cry but this was something different, something I’ve yet to experience watching someone else’s story,” he wrote, addressing Vanessa and adding:

“”I’m proud of you partner! They can say what they want but you’re a star and I wouldn’t want to be on this rollercoaster with anyone but you!

“And we have so many more of these moments to share with each other, and everyone else who couldn’t stop their tears…#teamBabiesAndBallroom #DWTS #NeverADullMoment.”

We love it.

We hope to continue seeing Lachey and Chmerkovskiy on the dance floor for many weeks to come.

They’re our new favorites this season!

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Delilah Reveals Son"s Suicide Note, Opens Up About Heartbreak

Delilah Rene Luke is better known by just her first name, and best known for being the self-proclaimed Queen of Sappy Love Songs.

She’s a nationally-syndicated radio host who takes calls from listeners every night and who then dedicates a romantic ballad in their honor.

Tragically, however, she’s also known these days as a mother who lost of her son to suicide.

Earlier this month, Delilah broke the horrible news to Facebook followers that her child, Zack, had taken his own life, detailing how the young man had been battling Depression for years.

“My heart is broken beyond repair and I can not fathom how to go on… but I have to believe he is at peace with the Lord and that God will get us through,” wrote Delilah at the time.

Now, Delilah is opening up to People Magazine about her late son.

“He was my wild child; 13 broken bones, umpteen trips to the hospital with appendicitis, tonsillitis, a fractured skull. He was wild but so so so sweet,” the radio star says.

(Of amazing note: Zack one of Delilah’s three biological children, the other 10 – yes,10! – were welcomed through adoption).

Describing Zack as a “faithful friend to the outcast and the troubled,” Delilah says a December 2016 car crash, followed by a break-up and an illness, prompted a downward spiral.

“When he found out he wouldn’t graduate he spiraled into depression, and was honest about it,” says Delilah, who quickly “found him doctors, a fabulous counselor and support group.”

Did the suicide come as a shock?

It sounds that way.

“He was doing so well,” Delilah says.

“He was looking forward to making up his missed credits, graduating and starting film school. He was fascinated with science fiction and time travel and began to talk about the book A Wrinkle in Time and quantum physics.”

We don’t know how Zack killed himself, but his mom confirms her son left a note.

“His goodbye note did not mention sadness, anger, angst or depression, just a pressing madness about feeling like this world was not his home,” she says.

Delilah has been divorced three times and lost an adopted son to complications from sickle cell anemia in 2012.

She’s taking a leave of absence from her radio show and social media.

“The lady who is there for everyone else every single night now needs our love and our prayers sent right back to her,” says Delilah’s friend and rep Aaron Crisler.

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Rain Brown Pens Moving Note to Alaskan Bush People Fans

Rain Brown has been going through a lot over the past several months.

As reported on at length, the Alaskan Bush People star and her siblings are faced with the strong possibility that their mother will soon pass away, considering Ami Brown"s lung cancer diagnosis.

In response, the 14-year old has been taking often to social media, having to actually deal with trolls who are giving her a hard time over the way she"s handling this difficult situation.

Thankfully, Rain hasn"t been backing down.

In a new Instagram post, the teenager opened up like never before about her present state of mind, her past and how no one should ever lose hope.

Scroll down for the latest from Rain Brown…

1. Some Background:

Rain has starred on Alaskan Bush People since its very first episode. She has basically grown up in the spotlight, due to the popularity of this Discovery Channel series.

2. She Calls Her Social Media Followers "Rainbows"

Get it? We sort of love it. And Brown has always been very open about herself and her family on Instagram.

3. Tragedy Hits

Mother Ami Brown has stage four lung cancer. Her odds of long-term survival are very low. Rain has not talked specifically about this sad situation very often, but she has referenced it in general and thanked fans for their support, saying at one point: “Love is never wrong… just be and love yourself the rest will fall into place… All of your support and love is amazing and it’s great to know there are so many Rainbows out there.”

4. That Brings Us to This Meme

Rain shared it on September 28, 2017 and used it as a jumping off point to send her followers an important message.

5. Take It Away, Rain:

This is how Rain opened her emotional note: “This probably speaks to a lot of you out there and I just wanted to let you know you’re not alone and your feelings matter!…”

6. I Feel Your Pain:

“The way you feel isn’t stupid, I’ve struggled with a lot of depression over the last couple years, I was told it was puberty I was told I was too young to feel any real emotion that I “wasn’t fully developed so my brain couldn’t have actually been depressed” one of the main things I struggle with is my age.

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