Why Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Won’t Be at the Met Gala Tonight

Both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have declined their Met Gala invitations. And the world is sad/heaves a collective sigh of relief.

After taking weeks to nest with Travis out of the spotlight, the Eras superstar got back to work and Taylor Swift dropped a double album.

This is a huge time for Taylor’s career. And, in between football seasons, this is a major time for Travis.

So why are they thumbing their noses at the Met Gala instead of showing up together? They have very good reasons.

Taylor Swift attends the “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016. (Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for People.com)

Both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce received Met Gala invitations

Turns out,as TMZ reports, both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce RSVP’ed “no” to the biggest celebrity fashion event of the year.

Notably, Taylor and Travis received separate invitations. So this would not have been a case of Taylor bringing Travis as her Plus One.

So they both, separately, turned it down. That’s not quite the same as Taylor turning it down for both of them.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift embrace after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024. (Photo Credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Why did Taylor Swift turn down the Met Gala?

No one needs an excuse to turn down an invite, even though the star-studded Met Gala is a charity event. However, Taylor has a solid reason.

The 2024 Met Gala takes place on May 6.

Taylor resumes her Eras World Tour on May 9 — that same week. She’ll need to travel to Europe and get everything set up in France. Especially because it’s rumored she has to work in a whole new Era into the set list.

Taylor Swift attends the Costume Institute Gala for the “PUNK: Chaos to Couture” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013. (Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Yes, it’s looking very plausible The Tortured Poets Department will be included for the first time in her first show back. And one does not simply slip in new music. The Eras tour is a very precise production.

In short, she’s skipping the Met Gala to make sure her fans are better served!~

Why did Travis Kelce turn down the Met Gala?

Unlike Taylor, Travis’ professional obligations are (mostly) on pause. One of the many football facts that Taylor’s fans have learned against our will is that the season ended before the Super Bowl and will not resume until late this summer.

So while Travis might be doing endorsements and other projects, he won’t need to grace any sportsball fields with his presence the week of the Met Gala. You might’ve thought so given the big pay raise he got to play for 3 more years, but no.

The most likely explanation for Travis’ absence is that he plans to travel to Europe to support Taylor as her Eras World Tour continues. He already said as much.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024. (Photo Credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

They may have a shared reason for turning down the invite

From the moment that the public first linked the two, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been one of the most famous couples on the planet.

Taylor of course is a household name on multiple continents. And Travis was very well-known within the subculture of sports fans.

However, they have yet to make a “red carpet debut” of any kind. They’ve vacationed together and embraced on the field of the Super Bowl. But, if they attended the Met Gala arm-in-arm, it would be a major relationship milestone.

Taylor Swift attends the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

The Met Gala will still be a star-studded spectacle

Even without Taylor Swift and her athletic arm candy, the Met Gala will boast big names — including both fan-favorites and some exciting newcomers.

Taylor would be a welcome sight. So would Travis. It would be fascinating to see if Travis would stick to the prompt or pull a “looking camp right in the eye” ridicule-worthy flop like Karlie Kloss did in 2019.

It would be amazing if a football player outdid a bunch of alleged fashion icons at a fashion event. Oh well — perhaps at the 2025 Met Gala, if Taylor and Travis are still an item.

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Zendaya’s Returning To The Met Gala: Why Tom Holland Won’t Be With Her

After a 4 year absence, Zendaya will definitely be at the 2024 Met Gala – but without Tom Holland.

As Zendaya always makes a splash at the event dubbed “the Oscars of fashion,” it’s thrilling to know she’ll 100% be attending this year.

But fans will likely be disappointed to see her at the event without their favorite accessory: her boyfriend.

Zendaya at her first Met Gala on May 4, 2015 in New York City. ((Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images))

Zendaya To Co-Chair 2024 Met Gala With Jennifer Lopez

On February 15m, the 2024 Met Gala theme and co-chairs were officially announced.

The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition will be titled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” and as always, will serve as theme for the opening night.

However, the official dress code for the evening is described as “The Garden of Time”.

Each year, a selection of celebrity co-chairs is appointed by Vogue’s Anna Wintour to serve alongside her.

Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, and Zendaya have all been named as hosts.

And a host can not miss her own party!

Zendaya at the 2019 Met Gala. ((Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images))

This marks a delightful comeback for the Euphoria star, who has not been on the red carpet for the biggest NYC of the season since 2019.

Pity she can’t just recycle the outfit from that year. Remember, she looked like Cinderella!

Why Tom Holland Won’t Be At 2024 Met Gala With Zendaya

Though Zendaya has attended the Met Gala five times over her career, she has never been to the event with her longtime boyfriend, Tom Holland.

Actually, Tom Holland has never been to the Met Gala ever! So, seeing as his girlfriend is hosting, 2024 would seem like the perfect time for him to make his debut.

Tom Holland arrives for the premiere of Apple TV+’s “The Crowded Room” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on June 1, 2023. ((Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images))

Except it’s very unlikely it will happen. Don’t worry, it’s not because they’ve broken up.

You see, the Met Gala always takes place on the first Monday in May. In 2024, that means Monday May 6.

Starting this spring, Tom Holland will star as Romeo in Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Romeo and Juliet at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London.

Tickets for the production sold out within minutes, as fans are dying to see Tom act up close and in person.

The production runs from May 11 to August 3, meaning his opening night is 5 days before the Met Gala.

Tom Holland and Zendays pose at the after party for the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Spider-Man: Far From Home”. ((Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images))

Now, is it physically possible for him to do both? Of course! A flight from London to NYC is 6-7 hours. Nothing like flying from Tokyo to Las Vegas. (Right Taylor Swift?!)

But will his schedule allow? That’s the real question.

It would be a real shame to miss a beautiful night, but our spidey senses are suggesting he won’t have the time to get away.

Besides, he’s got a lot of eyes on him for this show – and not just fans!

Tom Holland Slammed for Remaining Silent as Costar Endures Racial Abuse from Trolls

Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, Tom’s costar in Jamie Lloyd’s West End production of Romeo & Juliet, faced a barrage of racial abuse following her casting announcement.

Initially, Tom was put under intense scrutiny for not personally and publicly denouncing the hatred shown to his Juliet. To date, even in the week leading up to the show, he has yet to post anything in support of Francesca.

But maybe that will be saved for opening night.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William are in “Hell,” Close Friend Claims

Earlier this week, Prince William stopped by James’ Place in Newscastle, a male suicide prevent center, and was asked at one point about his wife and kids.

The question came in the wake of Kate Middleton having been diagnosed with cancer.

“We’re all doing well, thank you,” the Prince of Wales replied. “We’re all doing well.”

Now, however, we have a reason to think this may not be the case.

Kate Middleton and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend The Royal Variety Performance 2023 at Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images)

Speaking to The Telegraph a couple days ago, Amaia Arrieta — the designer behind many of the looks worn by the spouses’ kids through the years — said something that has gone extremely viral.

“I’m heartbroken at the moment. I think they are going through hell,” the fashion maven said of Kate and William, adding:

“I hope they will be back. It’s really personal.”

This revealing quote has left many observers of the Royal Family quite concerned.

Prince William and Kate Middleton attend a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade on November 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Amaia went on to say how honored she feels to have helped dress the royals… ever since Prince George, 10, wore her brand’s corduroy shorts in a 2014 Christmas photo.

More recently, Princess Charlotte was pictured in the designer’s checked skirt on Mother’s Day — yes, we’re talking about the photo that sparked a certain editing controversy.

“Dressing the royals gives me so much pride, I really do care about how they look,” the designer told the Telegraph.

“They have put the traditional and classic way of dressing children on the map.”

Prince William, Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay and Catherine, Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, visit DAY1, a Highland based charity in Inverness, which provides mentoring, training, personal development and employability services to vulnerable young people on November 2, 2023. (Photo by Paul Campbell – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

That’s great and all, but focus is now entirely on how Middleton is feeling these days.

In late March, Middleton appeared in a video to deliver a self-written speech that confirmed her unfortunate cancer news.

Post-operative tests from her “planned abdominal surgery” in January revealed that “cancer had been present,” prompting her to start chemotherapy, she explained at the time.

Kate Middleton during their visit to SportsAid at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre to mark World Mental Health Day on October 12, 2023 in Marlow, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Referring to the news a “huge shock,” Middleton said that she and her husband “have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.

“As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.

“But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be okay.”

We don’t know a lot about Kate Middleton’s cancer treatment because she and her loved ones have said very little about the star’s health over the last several weeks.

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023. (Photo Credit: Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

But Kate’s diagnosis came weeks after her father-in-law, King Charles, announced on February 5 that he was also undergoing treatment for cancer.

There’s a lot going on these days throughout the United Kingdom.

“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” the palace said in a statement back then.

“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.

“Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake state business and official paperwork as usual.”

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The Bachelorette Bombshell: Who Was First Offered the Role?

As previously reported, Jen Tran will make history in the near future.

Why?

Because she has been named the next Bachelorette, becoming the first Asian-American in history to land the role.

ABC made the announcement in late March, with Jesse Palmer interviewing Tran weeks after she was eliminated as a contestant on Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor.

The Bachelorette is one of our favorite shows in reality TV history. (ABC)

We’ve now learned, however, that Tran was not the network’s first choice.

“I was offered the role,” Maria Georgas said on the May 1 episode of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast.

“I mean, it was mine until I said it wasn’t. And yeah, it became very overwhelming to the point where I had to decline.”

Georgas also appeared opposite Graziadei, advancing all the way to his final four aspiring wives this past winter.

Maria Georgas meets Joey during her first episode of The Bachelor. (ABC)

In this revealing new interview, the reality star said the casting decision was so “set in stone” that she had even went ahead with fittings.

However, at some point in March, Tran was confirmed as the lead of season 21 of The Bachelorette.

“She was one of my closest girls in the house, and she was always verbalizing how badly she wanted this,” the executive assistant from Ontario Georgas explained.

“And when everyone around me was so supportive of me being in this position and everyone wanted this for me, I kind of took a second and was like, ‘Why am I not happy? Why am I not excited about this?’

“And it took me realizing that it’s just not my time, where I was like, ‘Guys, respectfully, I need to decline. I need to take a step back.'”

Maria Georgas could have been The Bachelorette, but she turned down the role. (ABC)

Georgas went on to say that she was familiar with what being The Bachelorette would entail, having watched Graziadei take on pretty much the same gig… and it just wasn’t for her.

“I was not in the right headspace for this,” Maria said on the podcast.

“Because I know the extensive process it was to be on the show, right?

“So having a bunch of guys do the exact same thing and they’re there for me, I didn’t want to waste anyone’s time. It was hard for me to jump right back into it, honestly.”

Maria Georgas made it to the final four on The Bachelor. (ABC)

We had previously heard the rumor that Maria Georgas was ABC’s first choice to be The Bachelorette.

But this is the first time she has talked about it in public.

Georgas thinks Tran will be “the most perfect bachelorette,” adding that she needed “time off” from the spotlight and concluding on this topic as follows:

“What people saw on their screens was only the half of what I kind of went through in the house.

“Did I have time off before it aired? Yes. But … I was so anxious throughout the whole thing. And I get it, it would have been my own show, it would have been me having more control over things.

“But again, it’s so isolating being in there. And I would have to give up my phone — not my freedom, but having to be alone in that, I wasn’t comfortable.

“I wasn’t just mentally prepared for it.”

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Justin Bieber Cries on Instagram, Prompts New Levels of Grave Concern

Justin Bieber has given fans a new reason to be VERY concerned about his well-being.

Over the past few months, the singer has seemed especially fragile and emotional, with Coachella attendees remarking just a few days ago how gaunt and disheveled Bieber looked to be on stage.

The surprise appearance at this music festival came amid rumors that Justin’s marriage to Hailey Baldwin is also in trouble.

In March, an insider claimed the spouses were on the verge of separating.

Justin Bieber attends Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

This sort of chatter has died down of late, but that doesn’t mean Bieber is in an especially positive place.

Late last week, in a prime example of what we mean, Bieber shared a photo on Instagram in which one tear was dripping down his cheek.

The 30-year-old artist did not provide any additional context about his emotional moment, but also shared a number of performance photos via this same online carousel… including a couple of him on stage and a blurry pic of what seemed like marijuana.

“A pretty crier,” Hailey wrote on Sunday in response to the most stark and shocking picture.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber arrive for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

To reiterate, we don’t know why Justin was crying. And we’re glad to see he has the support of his wife.

“Justin and Hailey are continuing to support each other and help one another get through more difficult times as they always have,” a source told Entertainment Tonight a short time ago.

“They are making an effort to do things that will help them create a bigger and brighter future.

“They are remaining committed to their faith and trying to stay positive. They are hopeful about the future and doing things to better themselves.”

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber attend the premiere of YouTube Original’s “Justin Bieber: Seasons” at the Regency Bruin Theatre on January 27, 2020 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Again, we’re so glad to hear that.

The truth behind Bieber’s state of mind these days may have a lot more to do with a certain medical condition than anything in his romantic life.

In June 2022, Justin told folks that he’s been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of the patient’s ears.

“It is from this virus that attacks the nerve in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis,” Bieber said back then. “As you can see, this eye is not blinking.

“I can’t smile on this side of my face. This nostril will not move.”

Justin Bieber performs onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

We can only imagine the physical and emotional pain this has caused Justin for two years.

Thankfully, Hailey has made it clear she isn’t leaving his side.

“Just FYI, the stories and constant ‘blind items’ I see on TikTok are 100% of the time wrong,” Hailey wrote on her Instagram Story in March.

“Made out of thin air…Come from the land of delusion…So I know it may be fun feeding into these stories but just know they’re always false. sorry to spoil it.”

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Britney Spears Nearly ‘Broke’ Amid Worsening Mental Health Crisis, Insider …

Britney Spears is “broke” and “completely dysfunctional” amid a shocking mental health crisis, claims one insider.

News of the pop icon’s decline comes courtesy of TMZ, who reports that Britney has been spiraling since the end of her conservatorship.

According to the site, Britney is living an “isolated” existence these days, and friends and family are worried about her mental health and her finances.

Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

“She had lots of freedom in the conservatorship, and the restrictions were there to protect her,” says one insider, adding:

“She’s not protected anymore.”

Britney Spears Could Be Nearly Broke These Days

The insider claims that Britney has been taking lavish trips on a regular basis, and her savings are greatly depleted as a result.

Britney Spears is pictured. Spears is the subject of the documentary “I Am Britney Jean” which details her personal and professional life. (Photo by Michelangelo Di Battista/Sony/RCA via Getty Images)

Brit’s favorite spot is French Polynesia. TMZ reports that she retreats to the island chain every “month or two” and spends nearly $1 million for each excursion.

The site reports that Britney also travels to Hawaii “almost monthly” by herself, dropping roughly $350,000 on travel and luxury accommodations every time.

The insider claims that Britney has been chipping away at her $60 million fortune for several years now, and there are fears that she’ll soon be completely broke.

Britney Spears performs at 102.7 KIIS-FM’s 3rd Annual Jingle Ball at the Staples Center on December 5, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

“She cannot afford this. She had $60 million when the conservatorship ended, and she’s now where the conservatorship started — in danger of going broke,” says the insider.

The source alleges that Britney is “completely dysfunctional” and suffers frequent, “shocking” mood swings.

Britney Continues To Blasts Her Family

The former pop superstar has not yet responded to the allegations about her finances and her mental health.

Britney Spears attends the announcement of her new residency, “Britney: Domination” at Park MGM on October 18, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Last night, however, she lashed out at her parents in an Instagram post that has since been deleted.

In the post, Britney complained of a back injury and suggested that she had been “hurt” by members of her family and denied “justice.”

“I was actually right about nerve damage in my back !!! I have to get acupuncture [sic] every day of my life now !!!” she wrote alongside a bathroom mirror selfie.

Britney Spears attends the announcement of her new residency, “Britney: Domination” at Park MGM on October 18, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

“If people only knew how ive had to crawl to my own door one time !!! My family hurt me !!! There has been no justice and probably never will be !!!” the caption continued.

“The way I was brought up I was always taught the formative of right and wrong but the very two people who brought me up with that method hurt me !!!” she added.

It’s unclear what prompted Britney to delete the post.

Britney Spears attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

In another recent post, Britney revealed that she’s retired from the music industry. But fortunately, she still has several other revenue streams available to her.

We hope that the latest reports of Brit’s financial and mental health woes are greatly exaggerated.

We’ll have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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Blue Ivy, Beyoncé’s Daughter, Lands Disney Princess Role: Watch 1st Trailer

Beyoncé’s eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter is already a Grammy winner, but now she’s ready to take on a whole new role: Princess!

On April 29, the trailer for Disney’s next live-action epic dropped. Fans lost it over the sneak peek incredible visuals, the heart-pounding music, and the cast reveal, which includes Blue AND her mother!

That’s right, they’re BOTH going to be in this new movie! Let’s dive in!

Blue Ivy Carter and Beyonce Knowles-Carter attend the World Premiere of Disney’s “THE LION KING” at the Dolby Theatre on July 09, 2019 in Hollywood, California. ((Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney))

Blue Ivy Carter Joins Voice Cast Of ‘Mufasa: The Lion King”

Disney debuted the first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel/sequel to the 2019 “photorealistic “live action” remake of classic 90’s animated film, The Lion King.

In the trailer, the cast is confirmed for the first time, and many of the original voices from he 2019 flick are returning, like Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, and Beyoncé

But the big surprise? Good Morning America also revealed that Beyoncé’s daughter joined the cast as Kiara, the daughter of King Samba and Queen Nala.

Daughter of a King and Queen makes her a princess! Show us the lie!

Meet The New Mufasa

Mufasa promises to share the titular lion’s origin story for the first time, depicting his childhood with his rival brother Scar. Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. will voice the younger versions of Mufasa and Scar, respectively.

Aaron Pierre is a relatively unknown actor, starring in projects like the movie Old and the series, Genius. However, this is just the start of his journey with Disney, as he’s also poised to be in the revival Marvel movie, Blade.

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Kelvin Harrison Jr. is also a fairly new actor to the scene, with his credits including films like Luce, Monsters and Men, and It Comes at Night.

James Earl Jones voiced Mufasa in both the 1994 original film and 2019 remake. Meanwhile, Jeremy Irons voiced Scar in 1994 and Chiwetel Ejiofor took over in 2019. No official word if James will reprise his role this time. At 93, he may be looking to sit this one out.

Congratulations, Blue! Here’s hoping this is a start of a franchise for the next generation!

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Meri Brown Launches New Business, Tells Everyone to WORTHY UP

Worthy up.

It’s something Meri Brown has written on Instagram for many months.

But t’s now a lot more than a saying for this veteran Sister Wives cast member.

It’s a way of life — and also a brand new business.

Meri Brown opens up here to the TLC cameras. (TLC)

Late this past week, Brown informed fans and followers that has launched a company titled — perhaps you’ve guessed it by now — Worthy Up.

“[Worthy Up] has been in the works for a while, and it’s so fun to see it finally come to fruition! I’ve spent the better part of the past decade taking a good look at myself and figuring out who I am, what I want, and where I’m going. I had to Worthy Up,” Meri shared via the company’s Facebook page on Friday, April 26.

“This community is a place where I will share my personal experiences of growth and hope to support you in your journey, too.”

We’ll be honest: We’re not totally sure what Worthy Up is or does just yet… but look below! It has merchandise!

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According to the Facebook bio, Worthy Up is “a community focused on transformation and self discovery” and “a safe space for individuals to grow, connect, and inspire one another.”

Earlier that same day, Brown teased the new project on social media, causing fans to buzz with guesses about the possible announcement.

“Curious??” the mom of one captioned a blurred-out image, adding a wink face emoji and a “Worthy Up” hashtag. “4 p.m. MST today.”

Those who have been following Meri’s social media journey over the past year or so have read many inspirational messages from the TLC personality.

Meri Brown looks a little bit concerned in this scene from Sister Wives. (TLC)

Meri and Kody Brown terminated their marriage in January 2023, following a lengthy period of dissatisfaction — and zero romance.

“You don’t need to earn anything, prove anything, or be anything other than who you are,” Meri wrote at one point, for example.

“You deserve love, you deserve to be seen and heard, and you deserve to exist as you are and in your full glory, simply because you’re YOU!”

This is the sort of post observers had tried to impart on Meri for years… after she insisted on staying with Kody despite the father of 17 making it clear he was totally over her as a romantic partner.

“We all have moments where we feel unworthy, or feel like we have to prove something, or even worse, allow other people’s opinions or pressures of the world around us, to dictate who we are,” Meri added in September.

“Let’s stop that!”

Meri Brown being interviewed during Sister Wives, season 18. (YOUTUBE/TLC)

In December 2022, Meri wrote:

“If you don’t want to make waves, keep on being mediocre. Do the thing that everyone else is doing. Seek everyone else’s opinion and validation. Do what everyone else thinks you should do.

“Or … Do your thing. Do your thing in your own time and on your own terms. Let them judge you. Let them talk about you. Let them create their own ‘stories’ about you.”

Despite the end of her union, meanwhile, Meri has remained quite positive any time she addresses the public.

Meri Brown appears to be ruminating on life in this photo from an episode of Sister Wives. (TLC)

Just a few days ago, she acknowledged her failed marriage in this manner:

“34 years ago today, I got married. 34 years ago was the start of this family that so many of you have come to love or, well, not so much. Yes, I know full well that we are a very polarizing topic.

“At that time, and in the many years following, I never anticipated a divorce was in my future.

“I don’t regret my marriage, and I don’t regret my divorce.”

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Joy-Anna Duggar Shares Postpartum Depression Struggles: I’m a Mess, You Guys

Joy-Anna Duggar is not in a good place at the moment.

The former reality star gave birth to her third child back in May 2023, with husband Austin Forsyth breaking the blessed piece of news on social media at the time as follows:

“He’s here! Thank you all for praying … Mama and baby are recovering well.”

Joy-Anna Duggar appears here way back in the day on Counting On. (TLC)

Joy-Anna and Austin are also parents of a 5-year-old son named Gideon and and a 3-year-old daughter named Evelyn.

They suffered a miscarriage in 2019.

Now, meanwhile, Duggar has used the couple’s YouTube channel to admit that she is suffering from postpartum depression; now for the first time, either.

But this this feels unlike those past times.

Joy-Anna Duggar and husband Austin on TLC. (TLC)

“I figured I’d just share the things that I’m struggling with,” The Counting On alum said in this footage. “This postpartum has been a lot harder than my past postpartums.”

Duggar has seen a physician to help her deal with such physical and mental health problems.

“She said, ‘I definitely think that you are struggling with some post-partum depression’,” the TLC personality explained.

The mother of three went on to say that her doctor took a full lab panel and found out that she was low on a number of vitamins.

“There’s also been the mental side of things that I’ve been really battling and I’ve never had to battle something quite like this,” Joy-Anna confessed.

Joy and Austin Forsyth address their fans following the announcement of her pregnancy in March 2020. (TLC)

Joy-Anna previously said she isn’t done having children.

But should she be, based on how she feels at the moment? How she has often felt after becoming a mother?

This isn’t for us to determine, of course.

“I want you guys to know that I don’t always have my life together and I don’t always have a great day,” Joy-Anna said late last week. “It’s not always easy.”

Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth appear on her family’s reality TV show Counting On. (TLC)

Joy-Anna and Austin have gushed over their third child, Gunner, ever since he entered the world.

The child is, thankfully, doing quite well.

Unfortunately, however, Joy-Anna has received a great deal of flak for perceived parenting mistakes over the last several months.

Perhaps now, after many observers take note of the struggles Duggar is experiencing, these critics will back off. They should back off.

If they have any sense of decorum or good manners or are simply sympathetic people, they will absolutely back off.

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Morgan Wallen Breaks Silence on Recent Arrest: Oops, My Bad!

Morgan Wallen would like your attention.

The country music superstar was arrested earlier this month after chucking a chair off of the rooftop of a bar in Nashville, Tennessee.

As bad luck, and poor decision-making, would have it… the chair landed on the sidewalk close to this establishment — and also close to a pair of police officers.

Authorities proceeded to arrest Wallen on three counts of reckless endangerment and one count of disorderly conduct.

Morgan Wallen performs on stage during the 2023 BMI Country Awards at BMI Nashville. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for BMI)

Late this past Friday, meanwhile, Wallen addressed the incident for the first time via Twitter.

“I didn’t feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks,” he wrote on the platform.

“I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility.

“I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my tour, there will be no change.”

Indeed, the arrest came just days after Wallen embarked on the latest leg of his One Night at a Time world tour.

He went ahead and performed on Saturday night at the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.

Morgan Wallen attends the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 8, 2023 in Nashville. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

This new album spent 16 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 in 2023 and was the most-consumed album in the United States last year.

Top 10 hits from the album included “Last Night,” “You Proof” and “Thinkin’ Bout Me.”

In 2021, the singer was suspended indefinitely from his label after video surfaced of him shouting a racial slur.

Also, in 2020, he was arrested on public intoxication and disorderly conduct charges after being kicked out of Kid Rock’s bar in downtown Nashville.

In this handout photo provided by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Morgan Wallen poses in a booking photo on April 8, 2024 in Nashville Tennessee. (Photo by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department via Getty Images)

As for what fueled the aforementioned chair-throwing?

We can’t say for certain.

But there’s been speculation that Wallen was angry at the time over his former fiancee getting married.

To be clear, this is definitely not an excuse for violent behavior; we’re just passing along the rumor of Wallen may have been thinking about when he appeared to break the law.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 23: (FOR Morgan Wallen performs onstage during the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 23, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Wallen’s attorney, Worrick Robinson, previously confirmed his arrest to Entertainment Weekly and issued the following statement:

“At 10:53 p.m. Sunday evening Morgan Wallen was arrested in downtown Nashville for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. He is cooperating fully with authorities.”

The artist is due in Nashville court for settlement on May 3, 2024.

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