Over the weekend, Brittany took to Instagram to share some milestone news for her and the Wild ‘n Out host’s oldest son: he’s starting fourth grade at just 7 years old! In a lengthy post, she gushed about her “bright babies,” which also include daughter Powerful Queen, 3, and son Rise Messiah, 22 months, gearing up for their big day. She wrote:

“Back to school for all of us!! My bright babies!! And my Rizzy who is already ready for school and had to jump in before we all were off!!”

She then raved about Golden’s advanced intelligence:

“Golden is 7 in 4th grade (yes he’s advanced and yes his emotional intelligence matches his cognitive intellect)”

Wow!! What a smart lil guy! We hope he’ll be OK hanging with all those 4th graders!

Related: Khloé Kardashian ‘Having A Really Hard Time’ With Daughter True Taking THIS Big Step!

She also added that “last year Golden ran for and was elected as his class representative,” so it’s clear that this kid has big ambitions already! Good for him!

As for Powerful Queen, she wrote:

“our Pretty Pow is already in Pre-K big kids class! Weee so proud!! … Miss Pow is quite popular so they are doing well — can’t wait for this year and what they will do!”

How exciting! She’s clearly doing something right as a momma! See her full post (below):

Let’s go, Golden Sagon and Powerful Queen!!

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An Indiana man pleaded guilty to aggravated battery after admitting he poisoned his wife. And the story behind that is… even more shocking.

According to newly revealed court documents accessed by USA Today and other outlets, 71-year-old Alfred Ruf (pictured above) pled guilty to aggravated battery during a court hearing in Richmond, Indiana back in July. Then, on Monday of this week, he was sentenced to four years in prison and five more years of probation.

According to prosecutors, the whole thing came about after Ruf got the idea to kill his longtime wife… so that he could marry his stepdaughter!

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Per multiple outlets, Ruf told cops that he began “spiking” his wife’s drinks in January 2022. The substance he used, which authorities later determined to contain cocaine, MDMA, and benzodiazepines, was first given to him by his stepdaughter — the woman’s very own daughter.

The whole plot came undone when the wife began to suspect she was being drugged. She went to the cops with a pill bottle she found in her house that contained an unknown powdery substance with an “off-white residue.” They tested it, and also her blood and urine, and all samples came back with those three drugs. She denied ever using drugs herself — and so, the investigation was on.

The whole thing began to unravel rather quickly after that. When questioned, Ruf admitted he had been poisoning his wife in a wild bid to get with her daughter from a previous marriage. Ruf’s defense attorney told USA Today:

“Once the state changed the nature of the offense, he took responsibility for what he did wrong. That’s the appropriate thing to do.”

Uh… sure… better late than never, we suppose.

The motive for Ruf’s poisoning attempt is even crazier. Per prosecutors, Ruf admitted to being sexually involved with his stepdaughter, who is — thankfully — an adult at 31 years old. She was the one who gave him the pill bottle, he claimed, and she ordered him to put the substance in her mother’s Coca-Cola. But the stepdaughter has not been charged in connection with the crimes.

As for the reasoning behind it, prosecutors said Ruf and the stepdaughter, who has not been named publicly, were having sex — and were even keen on getting married after his wife was out of the picture. At various times, the stepdaughter — as well as an unidentified friend of hers — would call Ruf and ask him to come sprinkle the poison into the Coke cans. At that point, according to a police affidavit, all hell would break loose:

“Alfred would then sprinkle some of the white powder in (his wife’s) Coca-Cola can and then wait for her to fall asleep. [The two women] would then come to Alfred’s residence and put more of an unknown substance in (Ruf’s wife’s) drink and have her drink it.”

Then, with his wife knocked out cold — Ruf told cops she would usually be unconscious for 12-13 hours — the daughter and her friend would put on a “show” for the old man. Per court docs, the two younger women would wear the wife’s lingerie and perform “sex acts on each other” for Ruf to watch.

WTF?!?!?!

Ruf would pay the women for the sex acts, per cops. And to top it all off, the two women allegedly stole some of the unconscious wife’s personal items during those sex sessions, as well. Per the affidavit, the stepdaughter in question wanted to “get mom out of the picture” after first learning that Ruf and his wife were planning on selling their home. (Seems like we’ve been hearing a lot of unsettling news in that realm lately…) The stepdaughter was also apparently interested in a life insurance policy that was in place for her mother.

Related: Daughter Allegedly Helped Mom Murder Dad With Poison She Got On Etsy!

Ruf’s stepdaughter kept telling him they would get married after they “took care” of his wife, per court docs. So yes, Ruf did realize his wife would eventually die from the persistent powerful drug cocktails. In the end, he told interrogators he “felt bad” about what was going on and decided to come clean. Now he’s facing the prospect of spending some time in prison on these horrific charges.

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Kaia Gerber just posted the ultimate diss at an ex on her Instagram! On Tuesday, the model posted a photo of herself rocking a skinny black bikini while sunbathing on a dock. Normally, that kind of thirst trap alone would be enough to send a signal — but she added way more oomph! In the photo, she was holding a book titled DEAR D**KHEAD — and in the caption she wrote that it was “a book for someone i used to know.” DAMN! But that’s not all! In a second photo, she highlighted a passage from the book, which read:

“At this point, your sheer dumbf**kery commands a certain respect. But it doesn’t change the basics: I don’t give a s**t about you. All my love to your sister, she was a wonderful friend.”

Damn!!!

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Now that’s shady AF!!! Check it out (below):

BTW, the book is a French novel by Virginie Despentes about a “B-list novelist” who insults an actress online and they “strike up a combative correspondence.” And get this! The guy gets “accused of sexual harassment by his former publicist.” The book touches deeply on the patriarchy and addiction, per Macmillan Publishers. It’s the September pick for Kaia and Alyssa Reeder‘s Library Science book club, too, which was also announced on the day this was posted.

But adding in a subtweet of “someone” she used to know is… another level! Obviously with the sexual politics the book is playing in, we have to think she’s blasting a guy she dated.

In recent years, Kaia’s been linked to Jacob Elordi and, briefly, Pete Davidson. She’s currently dating Austin Butler — at least, if they’re still good. Who is this book message for? Well, they all have sisters, so that won’t help narrow down the mystery man! Who do Y’ALL think she could be calling out?? Is she referencing a former beau — or did the Elvis star just do something to piss her off?!

They’ve been linked since 2021 and were last spotted holding hands while out and about in NYC almost two weeks ago. So far as we know, everything’s been going well in the romance… but maybe s**t just hit the fan and she’s subtly hinting at it?? We hope not!! Also with the “used to know” thing we’re thinking ancient history. Then again… it is a pretty fresh-feeling attack!

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The actor appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce‘s episode of New Heights on Wednesday, where he gushed about what a big fan he is of Taylor Swift! Recalling how his whole family freaked out over the news of Tayvis, Adam shared:

“You being together. That photo of when you first started dating, my family was like, ‘Yes! Look how good they are together! He’s a gentleman! And she’s having so much fun with him!’ Any time Taylor is laughing with you, my whole f**kin’ family is high fiving.”

Aw!!

Related: Travis Kelce’s Dad Says He Got Banned From Twitter For Life! 

The football player’s cheeks got bright pink at that comment as he replied:

“You’ve got me sweating, man.”

So cute!

The comedian — who will soon star on screen alongside the Kansas City Chiefs player — went on to gush about Taylor and the impact she has on his daughters Sadie, 18, and Sunny, 15, adding:

“What a girl. She means so much to our house. The kids were little and we were listening to Taylor Swift — it was one of the first times that you listen to every song on the record. When I was a kid, The Beatles you did that with, maybe Elton John. Every tune. They knew every word.”

The tight end couldn’t agree more, noting in response that she is the “best performer out there.” And like most fathers, the Grown Ups star’s kids first put him onto Taylor’s music. But he quickly became a fan himself! Sandler said:

“I love listening to her in the car. I love what she has to say. Every message. Every melody. The production. What she meant to young girls, what she means to women, what she means to guys doing the right thing in life.”

She’s truly such a powerhouse! Also, Adam’s family was lucky enough to meet the Grammy winner on more than one occasion — and she did not disappoint. The Happy Gilmore lead shared:

“Saturday Night Live, she saw the kids there — took her time with them. And then at her premiere for the movie, she talked to the kids about their movie [You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah]. She talked about what she liked in it, and she just floors my family.”

She is the NICEST!! Her comments about their Netflix film probably meant the world to the teens. Love that!

No matter how many times he’s been around her, Adam also teased that she’s the one celeb he still gets a “little f**king jumpy” around.  Hah! Travis can relate to that from the early days! See the whole podcast (below):

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As we’ve been reporting, the 35-year-old Cartwright filed for divorce earlier on Tuesday. It wasn’t a complete shock — the couple’s problems had been well-documented for a very long time — but it still landed with a major thud when word of the divorce hit the news. So, it’s really over.

Related: Brittany Posts HOT Thirst Trap After Leaving Jax Taylor For Good!

And now, an insider is speaking to People about what went into that decision by the Kentucky native. Speaking carefully about the process, the source began by saying:

“[Divorce is] something Brittany knew she had to do for the best interest of herself and her son … in order to move forward and put a stop to this tumultuous cycle they’ve been living in.”

Whoa. That last part is certainly cryptic. And the comments only got even more cryptic from there! Noting that “a lot has transpired” in recent months, the insider reasoned that Brittany simply couldn’t go on as she had been:

“There’s a lot that has transpired over the past few months that she could not look past. This decision wasn’t made lightly but she feels adamant that it was the right one.”

Yikes…

Meanwhile, that same source says that Jax is “feeling mixed emotions” about the divorce. But Brittany is going headlong into the future, and committed to seeing it through. The insider concluded:

“She knows this is ultimately the right decision but is sad that things ended up the way they have. It’s been an emotional month for him and he’s trying to stay strong for his son.”

And really, Cruz is the most important part here. As long as both parents can stay strong for the little guy and do what needs to be done to give him the love and support he’ll so desperately need, then it’ll all work out in the end. We hope.

Related: Never Forget Jax Partying In Vegas Amid Marriage Troubles…

Still, these new cryptic comments really have us feeling some type of way. What were the things that went down over the last few months that “she could not look past”?? Is there more going on behind the scenes than even all the stuff that the world already knew about?! Guess we’ll have to wait and see on that…

What do U make of this source’s statements, Perezcious readers? And in the meantime, now that Brittany’s divorce decision has been out there for 24-ish hours, how is it sitting with you? Sound OFF with your reactions in the comments (below)…

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Donald Trump‘s pick for Vice President in this election cycle is in the news again on Wednesday morning for comments he made back in 2021. They were aimed at Randi Weingarten, the head of the national teacher’s union American Federation of Teachers. And in those old public comments, he slammed Randi for not having kids of her own — but wanting to control what other people did with their kids when it came to school and learning.

Related: JD Vance Compares Kamala Harris To Jeffrey Epstein — Is He TRYING To Embarrass Trump??

Vance’s 2021 words about Weingarten were delivered during a Center for Christian Virtue leadership forum moderated by conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, and they were VICIOUS! He slammed Weingarten over the fact that she “doesn’t have a single child” but still works in policy aimed at kids, and added:

“You know, so many of the leaders of the left, and I hate to be so personal about this, but they’re people without kids, trying to brainwash the minds of our children. … If she wants to brainwash and destroy the mind of children, she should have some of her own and leave ours the hell alone.”

What the fuck is wrong with this weirdo? New video has emerged of JD Vance attacking childless teachers — criticizing teachers' union president, Randi Weingarten, for having the audacity to be a teacher who does not have her own children.pic.twitter.com/jnt6HLss0D

— Bill Madden (@maddenifico) August 28, 2024

Ummm…?!

It’s giving “childless cat lady” vibes again! JD just can’t keep his yap shut on stuff like this, can he?! He is truly doing an amazing job at tanking Trump’s campaign! Not that we are complaining, of course… (Weingarten, by the way, is in a committed same-sex relationship and is a mother to her partner’s children. So, even though she doesn’t have biological children, she still raises kids!!!)

Related: Viral Photo Resurfaces Of Trump’s Running Mate JD Vance IN DRAG!

The remarks first resurfaced after the liberal news site Heartland Signal uncovered them on Tuesday. Quickly, Harris’ campaign accounts re-posted and amplified the video on social media. And immediately, people FLOODED the web with reactions! Over on X (Twitter), users blasted Vance for being relentlessly weird and off-putting with his comments about other people’s kids:

“Ah, a very systematic approach to candidate vetting. Bravo!”

“Its not just weird how he’s obsessed with other people having kids, it’s creepy”

“The hatred and animosity he has for childless people is wild. His wife most definitely has a handmaid outfit in her closet.”

“Weird and obsessive. Like why does it matter? Why does he not trust women unless they’ve given birth? It’s creepy as hell.”

“Is there anyone this guys has not said something offensive about?”

“This guy just can’t help himself. His archaic religion is brainwashing him.”

“This guy really needs to rethink his life choices!!”

“There is a nice heavy rock somewhere that he and the rest of these morons need to crawl back under to. Such idiots!!”

No joke! At least folks are quickly picking up on the fact that this dude is a complete turn-off to normal people!! Thoughts, Perezcious readers?! Share ’em (below)!

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Oh, this is so heartbreaking.

Former Victoria’s Secret model Emily DiDonato got super candid in a teary-eyed TikTok on Thursday. In it, she revealed that she suffered a devastating miscarriage “a few weeks ago” but is now finally “ready to share.”

The 33-year-old, who shares daughter Teddy, 2, and son Oliver, 1, with her husband, Kyle Peterson, discovered the sad news when she went in for her first scan about two months into the pregnancy. Since she’d had two easy pregnancies, she wasn’t worried about complications — until it was suddenly all she could think about.

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Just three days before posting her video, she went in for the scan where her world came crumbling down. She explained:

“First of all, I felt so cocky and confident going into this appointment because I had two normal, healthy pregnancies prior to this. My doctor was doing the scan, I wasn’t even listening to her, I was literally just laying there looking at the scan and she said something and I was like, ‘What did you say?’ And she was like, ‘I’m not seeing what I want to see here.’ And I was like, ‘Well I’m pregnant, right?’ And she was like, ‘Well there definitely was a pregnancy but it stopped growing.'”

Oh, no.

Emily “immediately” started to “blame” herself, she said:

“Everyone can say it’s not your fault but your brain immediately goes to, ‘When did that happen? And why?'”

On the day she filmed the video, she was headed in for a dilation and curettage (D&C), in which a doctor removes tissue from the uterus. She shared:

“I’m in my office trying to distract myself because I am so deeply and profoundly sad.”

Emily continued elsewhere in the video:

“Something that freaks me out about the whole thing is knowing that life started here and it also ended here, and I’m still carrying that life.”

Such a heartbreaking thought! The content creator went on:

“When you find out you’re pregnant, whether you like it or not, your entire body, mind, and spirit gets behind the fact that you’re pregnant. You start planning, you start plotting, everything changes the second you find out you’re pregnant. That’s the blessing and curse of becoming a mother, you just care so deeply. And then all of a sudden you’re just not anymore.”

Naturally, the grieving momma is now really nervous to try again for a third child — and now doesn’t even know if she really wants to despite always wanting three kids. She shared:

“What I didn’t anticipate is, like, because I’ve gone through this process now, I’m kind of like, ‘Will I ever want to get pregnant again?’ I feel terrified to want to try again, because, like, what if this happens again? Is this the new norm for me? I’ve always wanted a third baby, and I feel greedy even saying that. It’s just always been my dream to have three kids. But a part of me is like, ‘Maybe this is the universe saying, two is good for you.'”

Oof. She concluded:

“I’m filming this not to have people feel sorry for me. I have a wonderful life and I’m very blessed with two healthy children, but [I hope] this makes anyone feel less alone.”

Hopefully, opening up helps her feel less alone in the pain, too! There were so many women in the comments who discussed their similar losses and encouraged her to stay strong, too. Some wrote:

“It’s such a horrible pain. I’ve had multiple miscarriages and it never gets easier but I had two beautiful babies after. All your feelings are valid and it’s not your fault. I’m so sorry”

“Also the most comforting thing I heard — that baby lived a perfect life — only knowing the love and comfort of their mother.”

“Sending love it’s gutting. I had to do the appt alone during Covid. I blamed myself. Keep going. We tried again and baby #3 is here, I was terrified for every scan”

Sending Emily and anyone who is dealing with this kind of loss so much love!! So brave of her to open up about this publicly. See her full post (below):

@didonatoemily

This was a few weeks ago but i now feel ready to share. If you’ve experienced this type of loss as well, i’m so sorry

♬ original sound – Emily DiDonato

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True Thompson started the first grade this week, and that major milestone made the 40-year-old reality star SUPER emotional! After taking True to her first day of school on Monday, Khloé took to Snapchat to get real about how much she is struggling with her 6-year-old being a first grader. She said:

“It’s always such a rollercoaster of emotions when True starts a new school year. This year is a big milestone for her… first grade. I’m not going to lie, I am having a really hard time processing the fact that she’s going into first grade.”

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Of course, the momma is “so proud” of True. But at the same time, Khloé confessed there is “this strange mixture of loss, anxiety and fear” that comes with this next stage in her kid’s life:

“There’s this undeniable feeling that I’m losing parts of who she was with each day that passes. The little parts of who she used to be are being replaced with new parts that will make up the next little amazing person she will become. And I miss her. All the little versions of her who I used to know. Time moves fast, faster every year it feels like, and this new school year is a reminder to me to fully embrace every moment and soak it all in.”

Aww! Don’t worry, Khlo! You are definitely not alone in those feelings! So many parents can relate! Gushing about True, she concluded:

“She is more than I could ever have dreamed of in a daughter. Seeing her grow makes me excited for the years and experiences ahead.”

That’s seriously so sweet!! And we hope True had the best first day of school!

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On Monday’s episode of her Whine Down podcast, the One Tree Hill alum revealed her eldest Jolie is growing up — and she’s not ready for it! Specifically, the 8-year-old had some questions about a certain man who comes around once a year to deliver toys. You know, Santa Claus!! Jana recalled:

“Jolie goes, ‘Mommy, I was talking to this girl at lunch.’ … I was like, ‘OK, what did she say?’ She’s like, ‘She said that Santa’s not real.’ And she goes, ‘So, is it true, Mommy? Is Santa not real?’ And I just stared at her and I was like, ‘What do you believe? What do you think?’ Because in my mind, it’s not time for her [to] know that Santa’s not real.”

OMG! We bet Jana was stressing!!

Related: Jana Kramer Drags Blake Lively’s Ignorant It Ends With Us DV Comments!

The Christmas in Mississippi star is of the mindset that her kids — including 5-year-old Jace whom she also shares with ex-husband Mike Caussin and 9-month-old Roman whom she shares with husband Allan Russell — shouldn’t have to learn the truth about Santa until they are in “fifth grade or above” (so, around age 10). Because of that, she had to think quickly to navigate this convo! She shared:

“I just kinda turned the question around to her, and I just said, ‘What do you believe?’ And she said, ‘Yeah?’ And I said, ‘Yes.’ And I was starting to stumble over my words. I was like, ‘Yes, Santa is real.’”

Jolie was then skeptical about magic, which her classmate also told her doesn’t exist, but Jana had a fast response to that, too! She said:

“I was like, ‘Baby, the magic of Christmas is, like, the most beautiful time.’”

Thankfully, it all worked! Jolie’s still a believer in Santa. But her momma did own up to two mythological creatures being fake, as she dished:

“[Jolie said], ‘But, I mean, the Easter Bunny isn’t real.’ And I was like, ‘100 percent, not real.’ She’s like, ‘Mommy, a bunny jumping around?’ I was like, ‘1,000 percent, that’s not real.’ And she’s like, ‘And the Tooth Fairy isn’t real either, is it?’ and I was like, ‘No, baby.’ So, she got those two.”

Oh, man. Feels like a slippery slope to reveal the truth about some and not all! Hopefully, Jolie doesn’t get to thinking too hard about any of this! Love that Jana’s trying to keep the magic alive for her children as long as possible!!

Now that the 8-year-old understands the truth about some holidays, though, the mother-daughter duo are going to work together to “make it fun for Jace and Roman.” Aw! That’ll be nice for the little girl!

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The model shared her first social media post since welcoming her son Jack Blues with her husband Justin Bieber, and it seems like she’s truly enjoying her new role!

Taking to her Instagram Story on Monday — just a few days after JB announced the birth of the baby boy — the 27-year-old posted a video of herself watching the 1988 film The Land Before Time. And on the screen was a scene that really hinted at how she’s feeling! It featured a baby dinosaur hatching out of an egg with a big smile. Just like her little baby boy just hatched! Aww!!

Related: Hailey & Justin Bieber’s Families React To Couple Welcoming Baby Jack Blues!

Ch-ch-check it out:

Seems like this was her super nostalgic way of doubly confirming the arrival of the little one!

Fans also guessed on X (Twitter) that she and her hubby may have been snuggled up with their newborn while watching the animated movie. Cute!! We bet there will be a lot of family movie nights in their future! Reactions, Perezcious readers? Let us know in the comments (below)!

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