Showing posts with label Spending. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spending. Show all posts

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Billionaire Tom Steyer Happy with Election After Spending $120 Million on Democrats

Tom Steyer is reveling in the midterm election results after dumping $ 120 million into Democratic campaigns … and he’s not afraid to rub it in President Trump’s face. We got the billionaire philanthropist Wednesday in Washington…


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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Post Malone is Postmate"s Top Customer, Spending More Than $40,000 This Past Year

If you’re worried about how much you’re spending on getting food and booze delivered, you can breathe easier, because we’ve learned Post Malone left everyone in the dust! The rapper is Postmates’ most dedicated customer … ordering nearly…


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Saturday, October 20, 2018

Ariana Grande Spending Time in The Bronx With Mother After Split With Pete Davidson

Ariana Grande is turning to her family and friends for support after calling it quits with Pete Davidson … and she’s doing so in an unlikely place.  Ariana was in the Bronx on Saturday spending time with her mother and a male…


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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Shannon Beador: INSANE Spending Exposed in Divorce Documents!

The Beador divorce is still ongoing, and Shannon and David had a hearing this week over David paying spousal support.


David wants to pay less, but the judge said that the court needs to review their financial information.


Here’s a look at what the two of them are allegedly making — and the eye-popping expenses that they both have every month.



RadarOnline has the details that might give fans a better understanding of why Shannon and David are squabbling in court over money.


To hear David tell it, he’s scraping by on a middle class income while Shannon is living like a queen while making three times as much..


Apparently David claims that he makes $ 20,000 a month.


That amounts to a six-figure salary, but it’s not pocket change.


David claims that Shannon is raking in $ 65,000 per month.



Shannon tells a very different story, and she may have the paperwork to prove it.


Shannon says that David makes about $ 108,168 per month.


(So, from what she claims, he makes more in three months than he says that he makes in a year)


Shannon’s 2017 tax returns show that she made $ 423,206 for the whole year.


That points to a monthly income of about half of what he suggests.



Shannon’s monthly expenses allegedly amount to $ 30,235, and here’s the breakdown:


$ 10,191 go to what she refers to as “film preparation.”


$ 12,000 go to rent. Yes, per month. She’s rich and she’s renting a house.


$ 1,625 on eating out (which, especially if she’s eating at nice places and leaving even a minimally decent tip, looks totally reasonable)


$ 5,000 goes to “entertainment,” which … is a lot of money in a very broad and vague category.


$ 2,250 is then spent each month on clothing.



David’s monthly expenses are apparently only $ 12,250.


$ 7,500 goes to rent. Again, these are rich people paying rich people prices for rich people homes.


$ 2,000 then go to groceries and household supplies. That doesn’t really sound unreasonable.


$ 1,000 on eating out on top of those groceries is a bit more, but sure.


$ 1,000 go to entertainment, gifts, and vacation combined.


These budgets sound like they’re self-described, so let’s take everything involved with a grain of salt.



The reason that all of this is coming up is because Shannon and David are fighting in court again.


David wants to amend the $ 22,500 per month that he is currently paying in support.


Specifically, he wants to tweak — or do away with entirely — the $ 10,500 that he is paying in spousal support.


(Nobody seems to be fighting directly over the rest, which is child support for their three daughters)


The result of David’s attempt to change the arrangement ws a three hour hearing, which apparently got on Shannon’s last nerve.


She was spotted holding back tears afterwards and heard telling him: “You are such a nickel and dimer! It’s disgusting!”



This sort of itemization of a person’s life is pretty common during a divorce if there’s any kind of support payment involved.


People explain their budget, and hand it off to a judge to evaluate.


Generally speaking, the “breadwinner” is going to present themselves as the sort of person who doesn’t spend much and keeps to a tighter budget.


The person who relies upon spousal support is more likely to list as many expenses as possible to show that they need the money.


It’s not that people lie, necessarily, just that they stretch the truth as far as it will go in the most convenient direction.


The court figures out the rest.



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Monday, August 13, 2018

Tyrese Says He"s Spending Way More Than He Makes, Can"t Afford Ex"s Attorney

Tyrese is dipping DEEP into his piggy bank, so deep there’s nary a cent left to cover his estranged wife’s attorney fees … according to his financial records. Tyrese just filed docs responding to Norma Gibson’s request for him to pay for her…


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Tyrese Says He"s Spending Way More Than He Makes, Can"t Afford Ex"s Attorney

Tyrese is dipping DEEP into his piggy bank, so deep there’s nary a cent left to cover his estranged wife’s attorney fees … according to his financial records. Tyrese just filed docs responding to Norma Gibson’s request for him to pay for her…


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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Christian Slater Calls Trump an "Ass****" for Spending $300k on Putin Summit

Christian Slater’s throwing a jab at President Trump for the summit with Vladimir Putin, but not for his words … this one’s all about spending $ 300k on the summit. We got the “Mr. Robot” star in D.C. Tuesday and he quickly shared…


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Sunday, May 13, 2018

Heather Locklear Spending Mother"s Day with Daughter Ava

Heather Locklear’s come a long way since her domestic violence arrest, and is back in the good graces of her daughter, Ava … just in time for Mother’s Day. Sources close to Heather tell TMZ … she and Ava have been repairing their relationship…


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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Rihanna"s Home Burglary Suspect Tased After Allegedly Spending the Night

Rihanna had an overnight visitor who got his ass tased after cops were alerted to her home, and he apparently didn’t get with the program … TMZ has learned.  Law enforcement sources tell us authorities were dispatched to RiRi’s L.A.-area home…


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Rihanna"s Home Burglary Suspect Tased After Allegedly Spending the Night

Rihanna had an overnight visitor who got his ass tased after cops were alerted to her home, and he apparently didn’t get with the program … TMZ has learned.  Law enforcement sources tell us authorities were dispatched to RiRi’s L.A.-area home…


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Monday, April 9, 2018

John David Duggar: Angry at Jim Bob Over Greed & Reckless Spending (Exclusive)

John David Duggar keeps a fairly low profile compared to his more famous siblings.


Unlike so many of his brothers and sisters – including his twin, Jana Duggar – John David seems relatively uninterested in the reality TV spotlight.



The presumption amongst fans has always been that the 28-year-old simply has other ventures to pursue.


John David is a pilot; he does construction and maintenance work on properties owned by his father, and he volunteers with his local police and fire departments.


Without question, the man has a very busy schedule.


But it seems that’s not the only reason that he takes a dim view of his parents’ unquenchable thirst for fame.


According to a former employee of the Duggars’ who spoke to The Hollywood Gossip exclusively, John David has emerged as his family’s moral compass in recent years.



Which means that when John David is distancing himself from his parents, fans who are drawn to the Duggars by their wholesome values should pay close attention.


“When John David doesn’t want to be a part of it, then you know that it ain’t right,” says the insider.


“John David is a good guy, and he’s in a good spot. He gets to do what he wants to do.”


And apparently, he wants to do these days is keep a safe distance between himself and some of his father’s worldly impulses.


“There’s things that Jim Bob does that John doesn’t think are right,” our source tells us.



“Some of his real estate transactions, some of the equipment that he buys – a lot of this stuff, Jim Bob doesn’t really need, but he thinks he does.”


In the past, we’ve reported on allegations that Jim Bob is a “high-class hoarder” who’s reckless with his finances.


Now, it seems John David has taken issue with his father’s profligate ways, not only because they conflict with the Duggars’ Christian values, but also because Jim Bob’s constant consumption is threatening to bury the family in debt.


“He’ll go to an auction and he’ll come home with a bucket truck that he got for $ 4,000, then he’ll realize that it needs $ 8,000 worth of stuff to fix it,” says our source.


“And John, he gets kind of tired of that. There’s a lot of stuff that Jim Bob does that John doesn’t agree with, but now that John’s up and in the world, that’s his right.



And it seems the conflict between father and son goes beyond financial matters and into the Freudian realm, as Jim Bob sees John David as a threat to his familial dominance.


“[John David] is old enough now that he can pick and choose what he wants to do, and that just kills Jim Bob, because he doesn’t have that ultimate control,” the source tells us.


“He’s losing his control factor. He’s got control over the little ones while they’re there, but he realizes that soon they’ll be big and gone, and he’ll lose that.”


Concluding on a note of levity, our source jokes:


“And then he’ll have to deal with Michelle on a full-time basis!”



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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard: Slammed For Lavish Spending, Rude Behavior

Another day, another Duggar controversy.


This one involves the family’s least popular couple (with the possible exception of Josh and Anna), Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard.




Derick has been fired by TLC for making transphobic comments, but the move hasn’t affected the Dillards’ public profile … or their spending habits.


Despite the fact that Jill and Derick have been asking for money from fans and appear to be living on handouts these days, the couple continues to live as they did when they were the stars of a successful television series.


The Counting On cash was divided many different ways, so the Dillards weren’t fabulously wealthy, even at the height of the show’s success.


But now, as they attempt to feed two children while relying on nothing but charitable donations, it seems Jill and Derick have made no changes in their personal finances.



For example, over the weekend, Jill was a member of a friend’s wedding party.


Like the other bridesmaids, she wore gold shoes, and many fans were quick to point out that the proponent of “modest attire” likely spent a pretty penny on the fancy footwear.


The above photo was posted on Derick’s Instagram page, and like everything the former reality star does these days, it attracted a good deal of criticism:


“I’m sorry but if my husband ever bullied any child i dont think i could stand by him,” wrote one fan.


“My husband is an Officer and a Military Man he works his ASS off for his family !!! Stop being beggars and people won’t give a damn what type of shoes u wear,” commented another.


Obviously, criticizing Jill for expensive-looking shoes (that may have not actually been expensive) is a bit nit-picky, but we suppose when your money comes from fans, fans are allowed to talk trash.



And gilded heels aren’t the only questionable decision the Dillards have made in recent weeks.


Sources say Jill and Derick were spotted at the Silver Dollar City amusement park earlier this month, where they acted the part of spoiled, entitled celebrities.


Onlookers claim Derick cut lines, was rude to staff, and even rammed a stroller with his children in it into a crowd of people were standing in his way.


Not very godly behavior from a man who’s currently working to become a minister.


But don’t worry–something tells us life after reality TV will mighty humbling to Derick.


Watch Counting On online for more from the controversial Dillard clan.



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Friday, July 21, 2017

Johnny Depp: Spending Thousands on Kardashian Collectibles?!

As you may have heard, Johnny Depp has some money problems.


In fact, some have gone so far as to claim that Johnny Depp is broke.


It’s important to clarify that we’re talking “Hollywood broke” here, and not “regular person broke.”



Depp still owns a chain of private islands, and – fun fact for your next dinner party – the average American welfare recipient doesn’t own even one private island. 


So even though he’s squandered all that sweet Pirates treasure, there are no mayonnaise sandwiches in Johnny’s future.


Still, the question of how in the hell he managaed to blow all that cash continues to captivate fans, and the answer is satisfyingly bonkers.


Court documents filed by Depp’s former management team, TMG, reveal that Johnny’s spending habits are as eccentric as … well, everything else about him.


Depp is suing TMG for allegedly mishandling his funds and allowing him to blow all his cash.



The group is countersuing, claiming Depp did it to himself and is now on a quest to permanently damage their reputation.


TMG says Depp spends an average of $ 2 million a month, including a jaw-dropping $ 30,000 a month on wine.


Depp tried to claim that the ultra-top shelf vino is an investment, but TMG lawyers hilariously pointed out that you can’t call it an investment if you drink it right away.


Of course, Depp’s ridiculous spending isn’t limited to high-end housewife juice.


The actor also blows a ton of cash on properties he rarely visits, antique cars he rarely drives, and bizarre collectibles … including a couch that’s housed some of the world’s most famous asses.



Yes, according to the latest round of filings from TMG, Depp once spent $ 7,000 on a couch that eas prominently featured on several episodes of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.


We would love to report that Depp is a closet Kard clan fan, but it doesn’t seem that that’s the case.


The couch was a gift for his daughter, who apparently is obsessed with the first family of reality TV.


We’re sure the Kardashians were glad to hear it, especially since Kim says she was “obsessed” with Depp when she was in her teens.


The Depp-Kardashian connection brings to mind those moments when you see, like, Jerry Seinfeld chatting up 2 Chainz and Snooki courstide at a Lakers game.


If you’re rich and famous, you really don’t need to have anything else in common.



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Monday, July 17, 2017

Adam Lind: Spotted Spending Time With Daughter Amidst Drug Scandal

If you watch Teen Mom 2 online, then you’re probably aware that Adam Lind won’t be winning any father of the year contests in the near future.


Lind has been creating problems for his daughters and their mothers for years, but in the past few, he seems to have stepped his game up, finding new and interesting ways to hit rock bottom.



The most recent controversy surrounding Lind has had to do with allegations of hard drug use.


The embattled reality star’s second baby mama, Taylor Halbur, is fighting for custody of their daughter, and court documents reveal that Lind tested positive for meth following a supervised visit with his youngest daughter.


The drug doesn’t stay in one’s system for very long, so it was easy for Halbur’s lawyers to argue that Lind was high while he was visiting his daughter.


Not a good look for a guy who’s already provided several seasons’ worth of televised evidence that he’s not the world’s most devoted dad.


Amazingly, however, it looks as though Halbur’s efforts to have Lind stripped of his custody rights haven’t paid off … yet.



The above photo was posted to Lind’s Facebook page earlier this week, and it appears to show his youngest daughter, Paislee, enjoying some time in a kiddie pool with his two bulldogs.


The image caught some by surprise, as it was widely assumed that the court would suspend Lind’s visitation rights as a result of the inflammatory claims made by Halbur.


There’s no word yet on whether Lind has been permitted to spend time with Aubree, his daughter by Teen Mom 2 star Chelsea Houska.


According to recently-uploaded Instagram photos, Aubree is currently in Florida with her mother and stepfather, Cole DeBoer.


Houska has not spoken publicly about the latest allegations against DeBoer.



In recent weeks, Lind’s Facebook page has been a frequent source of controversy.


Hundreds of fans remarked on Lind’s weight loss after a recent photo showed the former bodybuilder looking suprisingly gaunt.


Many speculated that the change in appearance was drug-related.


Lind has yet to comment on the matter.



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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Johnny Depp Suffers From "Compulsive Spending Disorder," Lawsuit Claims

We’ve all experienced the morning-after remorse that comes with a night of wild Amazon splurging.


But while you might still regret dropping 300 bucks on that thing that was supposed to sculpt your abs while you sleep, at least you can take comfort in the knowledge that you never spent as recklessly as Johnny Depp.


In case you haven’t heard, word on the street is that Depp is basically broke these days.



We’re not saying you’re gonna see him munching on a mayonnaise sandwich at the social services office any time soon, but the man is not nearly as well off as he should be or once was.


The news of Depp’s relative broke-assness comes courtesy of an increasingly contentious lawsuit involving the actor and his former management group, TMG.


Back in February, Depp sued TMG claiming that they’d mishandled his funds and brought him to the brink of near bankruptcy.


The firm fired back in a countersuit, calling Depp a “habitual liar” who knowingly blew his fortune on bizarre luxury items.



The war of words continued with a fiery Wall Street Journal interview in which Depp defended his spending habits, telling the newspaper, “If I want to buy 15,000 cotton balls a day, it’s my thing.” 


TMG claims that Depp’s actual spending was not all that much more practical.


The group says Depp’s lifestyle cost him $ 2 million a month “which he simply could not afford.”


The actor allegedly spent more than $ 75 million on real estate in the span of a few years, dropping large sums of cash to acquire or improve an astonishing 14 residences, including a string of islands in the Bahamas and a 45-acre chateau in the South of France.



In recently filed documents, TMG execs claim they “did everything possible to protect Depp from his own irresponsible and profligate spending.”


In a statement issued today, TMG’s attorney, Michael Kump, had this to say about Depp:


“In retrospect, it appears that Depp may suffer from a compulsive spending disorder, which will be proven in this action through a mental examination.”


Depp’s attorney, Adam Waldman, commented on Kump’s allegation of compulsive spending, stating simply, “This is how guilty people respond.”


It’s difficult to say at this point how things will shake out in court, but we don’t think there’s any doubt that this thing will get uglier before it gets any better.



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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Johnny Depp Defends Spending $30,000 a Month on Wine

If you follow his career, or if you’ve simply lived on planet Earth in recent years, then you’re probably aware that Johnny Depp is sort of a weird guy.


Not “invites Macaulay Culkin over to check out the Elephant Man’s bones” weird, but weird, nonetheless.


We recently got a glimpse into just how strange the scarf aficionado’s daily life is, thanks to a lawsuit alleging that Depp has blown all his money on some profoundly weird sh-t.



Yes, it’s hard to imagine that Captain Jack could’ve possibly squandered all the cash he’s built up from more than a decade on the Disney roster, but apparently the life of a Hollywood weirdo is a costly one.


The news of Depp’s destitution comes to us via a lawsuit the actor filed against his former management firm, TMG.


Depp claims he’s on the brink of bankruptcy due to TMG’s mismanagement of his massive fortune.


TMG countersued, alleging that Depp is broke because of such wild expenditures as his $ 30,000 a month wine habit.


Of course, it’s not all expensive vino that has Depp on the verge of selling his private island.



For one thing, the guy owns a private island! Can you imagine the upkeep on that thing?


TMG detailed Depp’s extravagant spending in court documents, and in addition to the typical Hollywood stuff (a massive collection of antique cars), there’s also some splurging that’s uniquely Johnny.


For example, the suit alleges that Depp dropped major bucks to pay tribute to his friend, literary legend Hunter S. Thompson, writing:


“Depp also paid over $ 3 million to blast from a specially-made cannon the ashes of author Hunter Thompson over Aspen.”


That’s a lot of cash, but fun fact: It doesn’t crack the top 1,000 on the list of weird things that have happened to Hunter S. Thompson.



Anyway, Depp’s lawyers are now firing back and claiming that TMG’s allegations are nothing more than an attempt to avoid responsibility for the actor’s dire financial situation:


Their latest filing claims that TMG’s suit is “a plan to attempt to smear Mr. Depp” because otherwise the group has “no viable defense” for squandering his cash.


To be clear: Depp’s lawyers aren’t specifically claiming that he doesn’t spend 30 grand a month on wine, they’re just saying that’s not why he’s broke.


No, apparently that’s all TMG’s fault.


Of course, the $ 7 million he paid to Amber Heard in his divorce settlement probably didn’t help.



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Thursday, December 15, 2016

Meghan Markle: Photographed With Harry! Spending Christmas With the Queen!

Meghan Markle has enjoyed quite the boost in popularity in recent weeks.


As you’ve probably heard, Markle is dating Prince Harry and tabloids on both sides of the pond are rabid for details about their romance.


We imagine it’s a lot for her to take in, as Markle was previously best known for starring in the USA network legal drama Suits.



That would be like going from a basic cable series whose audience consists entirely of dozing seniors in retirement communities to a high-profile relationship with one of the world’s most eligible bachelors.


We’re not great at analogies.


Anyway, despite countless reports of Harry and Meghan hobnobbing, galavanting, and even publicly snogging all over London, none of these very British activities have been caught on camera.


Until now …



Yes, there it is, folks.


The first image of Harry with be-hoodied figure who were told is Meghan.


And now we know what galavanting looks like.


Naturally, there’s been a good deal of speculation over whether or not Harry and MegMar plan on spending the holidays together.



Several sources have reported that Harry is planning to introduce Meghan to the Queen over wassail and figgy pudding, but now a source is telling People that that’s both poppycock and a load of rubbish.


“I very much doubt she will be there,” a royal insider tells the magazine.


“But if Harry asks for something, she would say yes as she adores him.”


“It would be a tall order for her, and possibly put her off for good!”



Yeah, imagine making small talk with a 90-year-old monarch would be a bit of a challenge:


“Hey, have you have been watching The Crown? Man, your husband was kind of a dick back in the day, right?”


You can see the difficulty.


Plus, it’s unfair to put Markle in that situation.


QE2 (as the kids call her) is old enough to have traded barbs with Churchill and her TV show is still more popular than Suits.


That must sting a little, right?



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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Kanye West Spending Thanksgiving In Hospital: Will Kim Kardashian Be With Him?

Kanye West is set to spend Thanksgiving in hospital after being admitted just a few days ago for what some are describing as a “psychotic breakdown.”


We know a lot of you probably knew it was only a matter of time before something like that happened. 


His behavior is genuinely all over the place. You never really know which celebrity he’s going to take issue with next. It must be exhausting for his friends and loved ones. 



Perhaps his most iconic moment was the time the 39-year-old ruined Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV VMAs, saying Beyonce deserved to win the award. 


That was definitely a low blow, and it seems like he still has some serious beef with Taylor Swift. Heck, the guy seems to have beef with everyone. 


Trying to keep track of his feuds is no easy task. 



Alas, he is in hospital and will probably be getting the help he needs. His wife, Kim Kardashian rushed to his side as soon as she heard what went down with him. 


Per Us Weekly, Kanye will definitely be spending Thanksgiving in the hospital. 


“Kanye will be in the hospital for Thanksgiving and isn’t leaving,” an insider revealed, adding that his wife “has barely left his side.”


“Kim has been very concerned and supportive,” the source adds.



“Seeing Kanye like this is scary for her.”


We can only imagine how scary it has been for Kim.


I mean, she was held at gunpoint in Paris just weeks ago and has been keeping a low profile ever since. 


This was most likely one of the things that tipped Kanye over the edge.



Being away on tour would have meant he would have been apart from his wife and children. 


It would have been difficult for him to just continue on with the tour with the stress piling up.


The best thing about all of this is that he is getting the help he needs. 



There’s every possibility that West could disappear from the spotlight as part of his recovery.


It won’t be easy trying to recover with a bunch of cameras following him around. 


What do you think about all of this?


Sound off below!



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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Dean McDermott: Spending Time With Ex Behind Tori Spelling"s Back?

If you’re even passingly familiar with the marriage of Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling, you know that the couple has experienced some rough patches over the years.



Actually, their relationship has pretty much just been one long rough patch.


They went through the cheating scandal that seems to be obligatory for all celebrity couples these days, but Tori and Dean’s had a twist:


Many believe that the couple made the whole thing up and even invented a mistress for Dean in the form of Emily Goodhand, a curiously-named Canadian who has all the social media presence of the Easter Bunny.


The couple milked some mediocre reality TV ratings out of their possibly-fabricated marital troubles, but that was far from the end of their troubles.


Recently, new reports about Tori and Dean’s financial troubles have seemed to surface every few weeks. 


It seems Tori is so broke that she’s defaulting on credit card bills, and her family has been forced to relocate from their posh Calabasas neighborhood to the more working class Torrance.


For a while there were rumors that Tori was covering Dean’s child support expenses, but it seems those days are done.


In her most recent interview, Mary Jo Eustace described Dean as a deadbeat who owes her more than $ 45,000.


She also accused Tori and Dean of hiding funds from her and from the court.


So when various media outlets reported today that Dean and Mary Jo had an “intense” meeting that he kept secret from Tori, our first thought wasn’t that Dean is carrying on an affair, but that he’s in trouble with both of his baby mamas simultaneously.


“It was really intense. They were talking about custody and financial problems between them,” one source close to the situation tells Radar Online.


“Tori definitely didn’t know about it,” the insider adds. “Dean didn’t tell her anything.”


It’s anyone’s guess as to why Dean would keep the meeting a secret from Tori, but we’re assuming she’s not too pleased that he’s still ironing things out with his ex years after they parted ways.


Sounds like Dean could really use someone to talk to these days.


If only Ms. Goodhand were real.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Michelle Duggar: Criticized For Spending During Family Financial Crisis

Earlier today, we reported that a friend of the Duggar family is claiming that Michelle was so distraught in the weeks following the sex scandals that shattered her family’s reputation that she “mourned” her son Josh as though he were dead.



Obviously, Michelle was mainly angry about Josh’s sexual misconduct, but like the rest of the family, she’s reportedly also upset by the fact that the 28-year-old cost his parents and siblings their livelihood, as the reality show that made them famous was canceled as a result of his actions.


With 19 Kids and Counting a distant memory, some of the Duggar siblings have returned to television with Jill and Jessa: Counting On, which recently kicked off its first full season on TLC.


Unfortunately for Jim Bob and Michelle, the show doesn’t pay as much as 19 Kids did, and the cash goes entirely to the Duggar children, not their parents.


Obviously, the parents receive some financial assistance from their kids, but they’re reportedly still struggling.


Now Star magazine is reporting that Michelle Duggar has been spending wildly in recent months, and drawing criticism from fans as a result.


The tabloid claims Michelle was spotted on a shopping spree with daughter Jennifer Duggar earlier this week, and fans have had some harsh words for the matriarch on social media.



Part of the problem is that the Duggars asked for donations in the months after Josh’s scandal, and now it seems that they’re having no trouble supporting their many children.


While Jim Bob is a successful businessman in his tiny hometown, many are wondering how the couple is getting by without the reality TV income they’ve admitted to relying on.


And if they’re no longer struggling – why haven’t they returned the funds donated by fans, or at least passed them on to a worthy charity?


Watch Jill & Jessa: Counting On online to see how the next generation of Duggars is moving on.