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Carmeon Hamilton is mourning at the moment.

She's also in shock.

On Monday, the interior designer -- who recently won HGTV's Design Star: Next Gen -- announced the passing of her husband, Marcus, in a motorcycle accident.

He was 37 years old.

"It is with deep sorrow and an eternally broken heart that I tell you that the love of my life, Marcus Hamilton, has passed away," Carmeon wrote on Instagram.

"I was alerted by MPD late last night that Marcus succumbed to his injuries from a motorcycle accident yesterday afternoon."

Hamilton added that she's "no stranger to loss," but...

"... this loss brings something beyond pain. Something I can't describe. I'm now missing a major part of myself and that void seems to grow more and more every second."

The well-known and respected designer explained that the hardest burden to bear centers around the couple's son, Davin.

"I can't bring myself to figure out Davin's and my next step, because there shouldn't be a need for one," she wrote.

"But in the midst of this immense pain came a wave of support from the community of people that we've worked so hard to build. They are the only reason I have the strength and ability to put these words in writing."

Hamilton was crowned the winner of Design Star: Net Gen in March.

After sharing news of her husband's death online, the 35-year-old received messages of support from fellow HGTV stars.

"Carmeon, there are no words for what you must be going through," Breegan Jane wrote, for example.

"I am incredibly sorry for your loss. While I didn't know him, it was clear that he was a bright light. I'm sending you so much love. Please know we are all thinking of you."

In a follow-up on her Instagram Story, meanwhile, interior design blogger and lifestyle influencer Shavonda Gardner shared an update on her good friend.

"Many of you have asked how you can help/donate/contribute.

"We are still wading through what their immediate needs are and for the most part everything is being taken care of as there's an amazing close circle of support surrounding them," Gardner wrote.

Gardner added in another post that she's also in the process of setting up other ways people can show their support for Hamilton and her family.

This would include "nailing down organizations Marcus was passionate about that you can donate [to] on his behalf."

Carmeon and Marcus had been together for about 15 years and married for a decade.

Back in May, the former shared in an Instagram post that the pair also had plans to get married again.

She wrote at the time:

"Meeting this man is the absolute best thing that's ever happened to me!

"We're coming up on our 15th year together and 10th year of marriage and I can't wait to marry him all over again in a couple months!!!

"I hope you guys are ready for this planning journey!!! It's going to be epic!!!!"

"Thank you all for being one of the best parts of our love story and loudly encouraging us to be the passionately flawed humans we were, living a life well lived," Hamilton concluded her heartbreaking post this week.

"I only ask for grace and privacy as my family and I navigate this extraordinary loss.

"I love you peeps."

We send our condolences to Carmeon Hamilton, her friends, family members and loved ones.

May Marcus rest in peace.

One of the two new couples introduced on the 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way premiere was Ellie Rose and Victor McLean.

Ellie is a 45-year-old restaurant owner in Seattle who is leaving it all behind to go to a small Columbian island.

But Victor is not her first love and will not be her first marriage.

Ellie was married once before ... and lost her husband abruptly just eleven months after they married.

Ellie is a widow, and her late husband's name was Matt.

He passed away in 2004, but his sudden death changed Ellie -- she has never been the same since.

Part of that may be because she was the one who woke up one morning to find that her young, healthy husband had suddenly died.

Before Ellie touched on that trauma or any part of her backstory, we saw her speaking to Victor.

They were discussing the tropical depression that would become Hurricate Iota.

Even before the storm's devastation was apparent, they were both bracing for the winds to strike the island where Victor lives.

Ellie had been planning to bring Victor to the United States on a K-1 visa.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic began just days before his visa interview.

After a while, she realized that she couldn't just wait for him to come to her, and opted to join him.

Very quickly, there was a real question as to whether she would ever be able to do that.

Hurricane Iota, as we saw on the premiere, left devastation and massive flooding in its wake.

Unable to contact the man she loved for days, Ellie was terrified that she had let herself fall in love again ... only to lose him.

“When I was 28 years old I got married," Ellie shared with the camera.

"My husband and I worked on the same street in different bars," she detailed.

"And he was a very happy, fun-loving guy," Ellie described Matt.

"He was the type of guy that when he would walk into a place he would just be, like, “I love this lady! I love her!”" Ellie characterized.

"He just -- he loved me so much," she explained.

“Eleven months after we got married, we went to Atlanta, which is where he was from," Ellie shared.

"I went to bed early that night," Ellie recalled. "And when I woke up, I discovered him and he was dead."

"It changed my life, you know, forever," she lamented.

"It was, um, something you don’t ever get over," Ellie expressed. "And it just… It was awful."

“A few weeks later," Ellie revealed, "the coroner’s report came back and it turned out that he had accidentally overdosed on a prescription painkiller."

"I just feel like I was never the same after that," she admitted.

This has impacted her love life in obvious ways.

“After losing my husband in that manner, its been hard to open up my heart completely to someone," Ellie confessed.

She explained that this is "because of that fear of losing them and going through that process again.”

That is more than understandable.

Matt passed away on August 7, 2004.

That was 17 years ago -- about 16 years before this was filmed.

Though we are happy for Ellie that she was able to move on, many viewers are alarmed by some apparent red flags in her new romance.

Meeting Victor was obviously a source of happiness for Ellie, and that is great.

The two are age-appropriate (she in her mid-forties, he in his late thirties)

Moving to be with him does mean leaving everything behind, including her beloved pizza restaurant.

Ellie's plan to leave her pizza restaurant in the hands of a trusted colleague make sense.

Of course, there are some strong hints that she's not really planning to leave Seattle forever.

Ellie can't come out and say it on the show, but it looks like the plan was to live with Victor for a few months until he can do the K-1 visa.

However, Victor cheated on Ellie, as she revealed to the cameras.

This wasn't a fling or a one-night stand.

This other woman was living with him, and Victor apparently told her that Ellie was an "ex" when she found their messages.

Though Victor did (allegedly) break up with his side piece (if it's fair to apply that label to one or the other), that was ... weird.

It's not just cheating. It's lying and manipulation.

As Ellie's good friend HIromi warned the camera, that could just be the tip of the iceberg rather than a once-and-done affair.

Like Hiromi, viewers have their concerns about the relationship.

Is Ellie too suspicious for it to work? Or is she not suspicious enough to see through Victor?

The season has scarcely begun, so we're sure that we'll have many more surprises in store.

We have a tragic update on the passing of Matthew Mindler.

Late last week, the former child actor was found dead near his college campus in Pennsylvania, days after he had been reported missing.

According to The Lancaster County Coroner's Office, the 19-year-old died by suicide... although it's important to note that his cause of death has yet to be determined.

It is pending toxicology results.

Mindler's body was discovered on Saturday morning in Manor Township,a community near Millersville University, where he attended college as a first-year student.

The school's president, Daniel A. Wubah, confirmed this awful news on Instagram on Saturday.

"A search had been underway for Matthew since Thursday, after he was reported missing.

"Millersville University Police and law enforcement agencies from the area had been searching for him since that time," Wubah said in a note addressed to the campus community.

Mindler was last seen leaving his residence hall at Millersville University around 8:11 p.m. local time on Tuesday, according to a prior press release from the school.

He was later reported missing Wednesday night after failing to return to his room or return phone calls from his family.

University police proceeded to fil a missing adult report with the National Crime Information Center on Thursday afternoon, alerting local police departments of Mindler's disappearance at the time.

Mindler's acting resume included stints on As the World Turns, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Chad: An American Boy and the 2011 comedy-drama Our Idiot Brother, where he portrayed Emily Mortimer and Steve Coogan's son.

Per TMZ, meanwhile, Mindler's mom says her won struggled with major anxiety issues for many years.

She noted, however, that Mindler seemed to be enjoying his first week of college, having kept in constant contact with her throughout those opening days.

"We appreciate the support, concern and outpouring of prayers from Millersville University, the students and the community.

"My heart is crushed and my mind cannot yet fathom this reality," Mrs. Mindler told TMZ.

Mindler's body was transported over the weekend to the Lancaster County Forensic Center, according to Wubah.

"This is a time of grief for the family, our campus and the community," he said in his statement.

"I ask that the campus community come together to support each other, and our students, during this difficult time."

May Matthew Mindler rest in peace.

From an outsider's perspective, the case against Josh Duggar seems very straightforward:

A multi-pronged investigation led authorities to the IP address of the computer that Josh used in his office at the used car dealership where he worked.

Said computer was found to contain sexually explicit photos and videos depicting children as young as 18 months old.

This, of course, is not the first time that Josh has been shown to be a sexual predator with a depraved interest in very young children.

So when Josh goes to trial in November, his legal team will fight to muddy the waters and make the situation appear more complex than it is.

The jury will see through this nonsense and find him guilty, and the judge -- recognizing Josh's appalling behavior has continued largely because of the lack of consequences the 33-year-old has faced -- will sentence him to the maximum penalty of 20 years behind bars.

This is how Duggar critics like to imagine the process playing out, and it's comforting to think that justice will be served in this manner.

But whenever Jim Bob Duggar is involved, you have to anticipate some sort of sketchy attempt to game the system and secure the best possible outcome for his offspring.

Especially when doing so might allow JB to save his own reputation.

Many Duggar critics now believe that Jim Bob will persuade Josh to accept a plea deal before his case goes to trial.

This would almost certainly involve serving some prison time, but not the 20 years Josh faces if the sentencing judge decides to throw the book at him.

No doubt Josh is dreading the prospect of going to prison and being forced to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

But as many have pointed out, Jim Bob might see this as his last chance to preserve what little remains of the family empire.

Pointing to one of the many articles that have been written about Josh's upcoming trial, one Reddit user suggested that Jim Bob will pressure his eldest son to plead guilty in order to spare the rest of the family months of negative press.

“And this right here is a prime example of why I think Jim Bob will do absolutely any and everything to avoid Josh taking this to trial,” a Reddit user noted.

“Josh goes to trial, there are going to be days and weeks of articles like this," the commenter continued.

"Specifics coming out, every detail written about. … Anything there is to know about what growing up in the Duggar house and IBLP was really like, outside of the TV cameras.”

“If Josh takes the plea, he’ll be able to avoid completely crushing what’s left of the Duggar ’empire,'” another Reddit user chimed in.

“I do, for my own selfish reasons, [hope] for this all to go to trial so we can just see the whole facade of the Duggar family fall.”

Josh's lawyers have had the start of his trial pushed back from July to November, ostensibly so that they would have more time to prepare.

But some critics think Jim Bob just wanted to buy more time to nudge his son toward taking a plea deal.

Josh's lawyers might even be siding with Jim Bob, as it seems impossible for Josh to beat these charges.

But like all Duggars, Josh believes that God is on his side at all times -- which might be enough for him to take his chances in court. 

Lala Kent rarely keeps an opinion to herself. In her time on Vanderpump Rules, Lala has had countless confrontations with cast members. She told mean girls, Katie Maloney and Stassi Schroeder they weren’t “working on their summer bodies,” she “dismissed” Billie Lee for pointing out the group’s ignorance on trans issues, and called Raquel Leviss a bambi-eyed bitch. There’s a lot more to add to that list but we just don’t have the time and space.

Another thing about Lala is that she proclaims that she’s a ride or die friend. In reality, she flip-flops from loving co-stars Scheana Shay, Ariana Madix, and Tom Sandoval to hating them. In fact, she’s even said Tom and Ariana have the audacity to be her friend “when she’s really struggling.” She’s also done the same flip-flopping to Stassi, Katie, and James Kennedy. So, basically, Lala doesn’t know what ride or die means, but here she is talking about Sutton Stracke’s loyalty to Erika Jayne.

According to Page Six, Lala spoke with Porsha Williams and Gizelle Bryant on Bravo Chat’s Room about the “stupid” drama between Erika and Sutton. “I agree with Erika,” Lala shared. “It’s like, don’t be a fair-weather friend.”

 

RELATED: Sutton Stracke Offered Erika Jayne Money For A Loan When She Filed For Divorce From Tom Girardi

 

Lala’s referring to the fact that Sutton (and Garcelle Beauvais) are the only Real Housewives of Beverly Hills who are skeptical about Erika and Tom Girardi’s legal troubles. Last week, Erika smacked down Sutton for suggesting they put distance between the two of them. “At the time your friend needs you the most,” Lala continued, “you can’t step up to the plate and say, ‘If you need me, I’m here for you?’”

Then, Lala asked Sutton hypothetically, “how would you be involved?” She concluded saying, “let the feds pick up the phone. I have nothing to hide.”

Lisa Vanderpump has hinted at her opinions on Erika’s issues, so it’s kind of surprising that Lala’s opinion isn’t aligned with LVP. However, Lala’s words make sense because she expects blind loyalty in spite of her own bad behavior.

 

RELATED: Sutton Stracke Discusses Her Co-Stars Protecting Erika Jayne; Says “There Was An Instant Protective Glue With Those Girls”

TELL US- WHAT DO YOU THINK OF LALA’S COMMENTS? DO YOU AGREE THAT SUTTON IS A FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND? IS LALA A LOYAL FRIEND? WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON, SUTTON OR ERIKA?

[Photo Credit: Bravo]

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On August 30th, The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s #DisneyMustPay Joint Task Force issued a statement in support of actor Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney. They did not mince words, declaring that Disney has “a pattern of behavior that forces creators to jump through unnecessary and tedious hoops to receive their agreed-upon payments.”

In an increasingly heated and public battle, Johansson is suing Disney for breaching her contractual payment structure and alleging lost profits due to Black Widow’s streaming distribution. The high-profile lawsuit continues to make headlines, with feminist groups recently calling out “gendered character attacks” by the mega-conglomerate as they try to fight Johansson’s claims.

The #DisneyMustPay Task Force is dedicated to ensuring that creatives get paid what they are owed by Disney, which they say has a long and unscrupulous history of denying payment. Without accountability, Disney will, they write, “continue finding new ways to avoid paying people for their creativity and honoring their contracts.”

Here’s the statement in full supporting Johannsson, via the SFWA (emphasis ours):

The #DisneyMustPay Joint Task Force calls on Disney to respect Scarlett Johansson’s professional and artistic work on the film Black Widow. The first way to respect Ms. Johansson is to pay her properly and not use unethical contractual maneuvers to avoid payment. This is not the first time the Task Force has seen Disney attempt such twisting of contractual language.

The #DisneyMustPay Task Force is working to ensure that contracts are honored for all creators. This includes writers, actors, illustrators, and other artists. Disney has a pattern of behavior that forces creators to jump through unnecessary and tedious hoops to receive their agreed-upon payments. They continue finding new ways to avoid paying people for their creativity and honoring their contracts. Disney must pay all creators for their work, and the #DisneyMustPay Joint Task Force is leading the way to make sure that happens.

The #DisneyMustPay Joint Task Force includes many other guilds and associations and seeks to help collect royalties and contractually owed money from a range of properties under the Disney umbrella, including BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, Disney Publishing, and 20th Century Fox. They have additional support from well-known writers on the Task Force like Neil Gaiman, Mary Robinette Kowal, and Chuck Wendig.

The #DisneyMustPay Joint Task Force identifies and guides authors and other creators who might be owed money. Disney is refusing to cooperate with the Joint Task Force to identify affected authors and other creators. The Task Force was formed by Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. (SFWA) and includes the Authors Guild, Horror Writers Association, International Association of Media Tie-In Writers (IAMTW), International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, National Writers Union, Novelists, Inc., Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime (SinC), Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), and Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE). Individual writers on the Task Force are Neil Gaiman, Lee Goldberg, Mary Robinette Kowal, Chuck Wendig, and Tess Gerritsen.

You can find out more about the Joint Task Force here.

(via The SFWA, image: Marvel/Disney)

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90 Day Fiance fans are well aware that Tiffany Franco and Ronald Smith's marriage has been rocky at best.

Ronald being insanely jealous is only one of several problems that have led to messy, public fights.

Tiffany and Ronald are at it again, letting their mess play out both on and off of social media.

They say that they are getting a divorce -- for real, this time.

If we sound a little wary of believing that this is for good, it's because this is -- at least -- their third breakup this year.

Tiffany and Ronald had very public splits in May of this year and then again in July, reconciling both times.

We can't even say "third time's the charm," because they've vowed to divorce before -- last year. We'll believe it when we see it.

One thing about these two is that it's a wonder that they can follow their NDAs at all.

As soon as they have a public disagreement, they both splash it all over Instagram.

We don't just mean blocking and/or unfollowing each other. We mean posting receipts and ranting about each other.

Which, as you can see, is what is happening right now.

Ronald and Tiffany are once again taking shots at each other on Instagram.

Tiffany is asking if anyone can recommend a divorce attorney for an international marriage.

Ronald Smith spoke to In Touch Weekly about the split, confirming that it's a breakup.

He shared that they have been fighting for "some time" beyond what we have seen.

They realized that they would both be happier and better off single.

“We are calling it quits,” Ronald shared.

He accused his wife: “She keeps pointing the finger at me.”

Notably, Ronald's many disappointing choices and general failures to behave as a mature problem have caused ripples for a long time.

Ronald shared that he feels misunderstood, and not just by Tiffany.

“She says I’m seeking attention," he noted, "but if I feel good about myself, I’m going to post a selfie.”

According to him, he was not the only one in their marriage who was insecure.

Ronald claimed that he was “not even allowed” to go work out at a gym.

“I assume because she doesn’t want me to look good for others," he speculated.

"But I’m a married man," Ronald added. "It’s not like that.”

The two have reconciled so many times, so of course he was asked if he could see that happening again.

“At the end of the day, I’m gonna call a spade a spade," Ronald replied.

We're not entirely sure how that saying applies here, but okay.

“As much as I love her and I care for her and she’s the mother of my kids," Ronald affirmed.

He admitted: "I don’t know that I would even want to fix it."

“I highly doubt it," Ronald added. "I’m tired of holding back and keeping quiet.”

Tiffany also spoke to In Touch Weekly, confirming that they have "officially split" and that she's ready to move on.

She is tired of waiting for Ronald to step up and become a good provider.

She is also addressing Ronald's claims about her issues with what he posts to social media.

“The issue was that [Ronald] posts certain things whether it’s selfies or pictures of his truck," Tiffany explained.

"And," she continued, "he’s looking for a specific response."

Tiffany explained that this was why she and Ronald had what was initially a small conflict that, of course, blew up into another breakup.

“I feel that it is my responsibility as his wife to help him when he’s down," Tiffany stated.

"Unfortunately, [he’s] been down since I met him," she accurately characterized.

"So," Tiffany acknowledged, "it’s been 5 plus years of me supporting him with nothing in return.”

“Anytime we would go out to eat, I would pay," Tiffany pointed out.

"Anytime we do anything, I would pay," she added.

Ronald's lack of impulse control and poor money management, despite becoming a father, weren't just an act for the cameras.

Tiffany expressed: "I hate seeing him post captions looking for pity from everyone."

She explained: "It is absolutely the wrong kind of attention!” 

Tiffany added that she made every effort to “support everything he wants to do unless it’s irrational."

Tiffany admitted that she does know better than to be “posting my business on Instagram, but he makes me feel crazy."

She lamented that "he makes me question my reality.”

“No one knows the truth and I’m absolutely sick of it,” Tiffany expressed.

She has received some unflattering backlash from viewers for "complaining" about Ronald's failures, but she's over it.

“I don’t care anymore," Tiffany declared. "He is a cancer that I need to get rid of immediately."

"And," she concluded, "I wish luck to whoever is his next victim.”