Thomas Markle ‘Trapped’ After Philippines Earthquake; Samantha Blames Meghan: …

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Thomas Markle is reportedly "trapped" in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake.

Somehow, his daughter Samantha is blaming Meghan Markle. Of course.

(She also appears to be espousing conspiracy theories behind the quake, but who knows how her mind works)

Why was Meghan's estranged dad in the Philippines? Will he be okay? How is this Meghan's fault?

Thomas Markle is not happy that Donald Trump will be meeting the Queen before he does. Yes, apparently people are still granting Thomas Markle interviews. (Image Credit: BBC)

A deadly earthquake in the Philippines has killed dozens, and Thomas Markle is 'stuck'

In January of this year, Thomas Markle announced his move to the Philippines.

The Philippines experienced its deadliest earthquake in at least a dozen years late on Tuesday.

The death toll is around 70 and experts expect casualty reports to continue to climb. It is a true disaster.

According to Samantha Markle, estranged antagonist (and sister) of the Duchess of Sussex, Thomas is alive — but "stuck."

"My father is stuck on the 19th floor of a building in the Philippines after a massive earthquake," she tweeted.

"And he can't walk and he is trapped," Samantha continued.

"Shame on my disgusting evil f–king sister forever putting our father in this position. I hope she is cursed."

In a series of tweets, Samantha Markle announced that father Thomas Markle was "stuck" following an earthquake in the Philippines. It got weirder from there. (Image Credit: Twitter)

'May they be damned'

If Samantha Markle blaming her sister for Thomas' predicament and then screeching about her sounds like a lot … it is only the tip of the vitriolic iceberg.

"Karmic vengeance will be mine," her rant continued.

"Shame on Harry and Meghan. May they be damned," Samantha declared.

"He gave her everything and this is how she repays him."

Samantha Markle can't stop talking about her half-sister. She very clearly has issues. (Photo Credit: Fox News)

"Gloves off bitch," reads another Samantha tweet. She then goes on to say: "I hope the same happens to Harry and Meg."

This all appears to be the unhinged and vile ravings of someone with a tremendous amount of toxic emotion and no healthy release mechanism.

It also fits with the vibe of her other posts.

Samantha appears to be retweeting white nationalist European groups, boosting rancid Islamophobic posts, and boosting anyone who hates her half-sister.

In an odd twist, Samantha Markle appears to imply that China both possesses the means to manufacture earthquakes and employs this non-existent mechanism against other countries. (Image Credit: Twitter)

Not everything that Samantha Markle says is repeatable

(Samantha also appears to use slurs sometimes, which are of course not fit to reprint)

"All of the damage reports are not in yet so I know that death reports are coming in," she acknowledged.

"They just weren't prepared for it," Samantha wrote before, for some reason, adding: "I wonder if China has anything to do with this."

Without explanation, Samantha Markle continues to blame her half-sister for Thomas' predicament. (Image Credit: Twitter)

For the record, China, like every other country in real life, does not have a magical earthquake machine.

The same account warning that digital ID is a fulfillment of biblical End Times predictions is probably not your best source for earthquake facts.

Still, hearing Samantha blame someone other than Meghan is downright refreshing.

Even if it was only for a moment. Most of her tweets very firmly blame Meghan.

A woman of many talents, Meghan Markle discusses her recent ventures. (Image Credit: Bloomberg/YouTube)

Meghan Markle truly lives rent-free in some people's minds

It's unclear how Samantha believes that Meghan magically compelled Thomas Markle to move to the Philippines.

Even if it was to "avoid drama," Thomas has been the source of his own problems for years.

It really appears that Meghan's story is that of a woman who married a man whom she loves, and some very strange people decided to lose their minds about it.

Some of those people were her own family.

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Kody Brown to Sister Wives Fans: Get Off My Back!

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Kody Brown appears to have a short and simple message for viewers of his family's reality show, Sister Wives.

It goes something like this:

STFU already!!!!!

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For those unaware, the reality star is now appearing on a second television program, faking his way through Fox's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.

The series follows a group of D-List celebrities as they fight to survive military-style challenges in a test of both mental and physical strength and endurance.

It's VERY different from what Kody is seen on screen doing throughout Sister Wives, which the former polygamist says has been a welcome change.

"I really appreciated the difficulty of Special Forces because it was very life-affirming," Kody told People Magazine this week, explaining:

"You accomplish a task, very difficult, with other people, and there's a camaraderie you develop for it."

And how does this compare to his time on Sister Wives? Especially of late?

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"Sadly, Sister Wives has really become an experience of criticism and backbiting," the father of 17 went on.

"The experience with Special Forces was life-affirming in the sense that I got so much out of it, almost like a pivot away from my life, my real life."

We can see Brown's point here.

But we can pretty easily argue that he deserves any and all criticism and/or backbiting.

Heck, on this past Sunday's Season 20 premiere, daughter Madison broke down in tears because she has no relationship with her father.

Kody is quite selfish.

Kody Brown never really looks to happy, does he? (TLC)

Sister Wives, of course, has chronicles the ups and downs of the Brown family since 2010.

In recent years, viewers have watched as Kody's plural marriage with Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn Brown fell apart.

All three of the former women listed above have left their spiritual spouse at various points in the last four years or so.

Does Kody have any contact with them these days?

"Really just the only part of our lives that are connected are through the show," he said to People of his dynamic with his trio of ex-wives.

Kody Brown is no longer in any polygamous relationships. (TLC)

Brown can't help but express how he feels about Christine, Meri and Janelle, either.

On this same premiere, he referred to them as sister witches. Not exactly subtle.

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox, while Sister Wives season 20 airs at 10 p.m. ET/PT on TLC on Sundays.

Kody Brown to Sister Wives Fans: Get Off My Back! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Erika Kirk Lands Spot on ‘Time 100 Next’ List, Gets Blasted as …

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Erika Kirk has gained sudden fame in recent weeks, but her meteoric rise began under some of the most horrific circumstances imaginable.

As you've no doubt heard by now, Erika's husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed last month during a speaking engagement at a Utah college.

In the weeks since, Erika has become an overnight celebrity, and this week, her sudden rise has resulted in both an unexpected honor and some new criticisms about her past.

Erika Kirk speaks during the memorial service for her husband, political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Erika Kirk honored by Time magazine, slammed by social media users

On Wednesday morning, Time magazine released its Time 100 Next list. The magazine describes the honorees as "The World's Most Influential Rising Stars."

Erika earned a spot, along with a very flattering write-up from the magazine's editors.

"Few would have faulted Erika Kirk if she had stood before tens of thousands at her husband's memorial and demanded retribution," Erika's profile begins.

"Instead, 11 days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a university, his 36-year-old widow offered something rare in today's politics: forgiveness.

Erika Kirk joins U.S. President Donald Trump onstage during the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

"Now raising two young children without her husband, what Erika Kirk models to America's political leadership is the strength of resilience and grace."

Of course, like her late husband, Erika holds some controversial views, the most extreme of which, many believe, cross the line into dangerous bigotry.

As a result of this controversy, the praise she's received has been countered by concerns about her rise to fame.

Erika Kirk's past receives new scrutiny

US President Donald Trump reacts next to Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, after speaking at the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

From pageant contestant to casting director to fashion mogul to CEO of Turning Point USA, Erika has certainly worn a lot of hats over the course of her young life.

And as the public learns more about her colorful past, some social media users have raised doubts about the compatibility of all those roles and the consistency of her beliefs.

On Tuesday, one X user posted a photo of Erika from before her marriage to Charlie.

She's seen posing in a New York City stairwell and modeling a sweatshirt from Italian luxury brand Fendi.

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— tyler woodward (@tyler02020202) September 30, 2025

The caption, "…what she order? Fish fillet?" is a line from the Jay Z-Kanye West album Watch the Throne.

It's a different image than the one that Erika has been projecting in more recent years, and the contrast has led some to question her authenticity.

"She really lived 400 different lives before becoming a soulless demonic right wing grifter," wrote one commenter.

"The way that Charlie would condemn this behavior for anyone other than Erika," another added.

"I just know Charlie would have called this masculine and immodest if it wasn't her posting it," a third chimed in.

Needless to say, the public remains sharply divided on the matter of the Kirks and their influence on society.

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Keith Urban Alters Song Lyrics in ‘Maggie’ Tribute Amidst Nicole Kidman …

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Keith Urban is singing about "Maggie." Who is she to him?

It was stunning to learn that he and Nicole Kidman have split after about two decades together.

Before the proverbial ink cooled on the news, the world heard that Urban is already dating.

On stage, he's changing his own lyrics to name-drop another woman.

Keith Urban performs on the main stage during CMA Fest 2025 at Nissan Stadium on June 06, 2025. (Photo Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Why is Keith Urban singing about Maggie? Who is she?

During a recent performance, Keith Urban added the name "Maggie" while altering lyrics to "The Fighter."

"The Fighter," a song which features Carrie Underwood, normally contains the words:

"When they're tryna get to you, baby I'll be the fighter.

If you listen to the song, perhaps you can pick up on the alterations.

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A post shared by Maggie Baugh (@maggie_baugh)

"When they're tryna get to you, Maggie I'll be your guitar player," Keith Urban sings in this recent performance.

As you may have noticed, the person sharing this clip was a rising Country star who is also Urban's utility player.

Maggie Baugh shared some bashful, overwhelmed emojis to Instagram alongside the video, writing:

"Did he just say that?"

Keith Urban attends SiriusXM The Highway's Music Row Happy Hour: CMA Fest Edition At Chief's In Nashville at Chief's on June 05, 2025. (Photo Credit: Jason Davis/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

This lyrics change came before the separation news

We should note that Baugh shared this post on Saturday, September 26.

This was before news broke of Urban and Kidman's broke.

On Monday, September 29, the world learned that the pair had separated after 19 years of marriage.

This came as a shock to many.

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A post shared by Maggie Baugh (@maggie_baugh)

On Tuesday, September 30, Kidman took the next step and filed to divorce Urban.

Interestingly, she listed their date of separation as the date of the filing.

Reports have suggested that the relationship has been effectively over for months.

But it seems that the separation is still extremely fresh.

Keith Urban, winner of the Triple Crown Award, poses in the press room during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 8, 2025. (Photo Credit: Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Rumors are circulating, but they're only rumors

Keith Urban and Maggie Baugh toured together this summer. Now that we are in the first weeks of autumn, some on social media are speculating about what transpired.

However, we should emphasize that throwing around accusations about the musician seems inappropriate.

Even Kidman's divorce filing did not accuse Urban of impropriety. And ugly rumors could tank a promising music star's career.

We don't know how Urban managed to fumble the AMC meme queen. Perhaps, in time, we'll all find out.

Keith Urban Alters Song Lyrics in 'Maggie' Tribute Amidst Nicole Kidman … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Joshua Allen Cause of Death: ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Winner Passes Away …

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We have tragic news to report from the world of reality television:

Joshua Allen — the charismatic champion of So You Think You Can Dance Season 4 — has passed away.

He was just 36 years old.

Joshua Allen, season four winner of So You Think You Can Dance attends the 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade with musical performances by Grand Marshal Stevie Wonder and legendary, award-winning artists on November 30, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for Hollywood Christmas Parade)

No cause of death has been given, but it appears that there was no evidence of foul play.

The dance community loses a beloved member

Over the course of his career, Allen made many high-profile friends in the dance community, including Stephen "tWitch" Boss, who came in second place on SYTYCD Season 4.

Boss would go on to serve as the in-house DJ and co-producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for eight seasons before taking his own life in 2022.

Allen was also close friends with fellow dancer Emmanuel Hurd, who tells TMZ that he will remember his late friend as "a very honest, real person."

"He didn't always do things the way that everybody thought he should, but that's why he was a winner."

After his 2008 victory on the show, Joshua opened up to Entertainment Weekly about his lack of formal training:

"I really wasn't that technically trained. I would just try to take classes in the summer, and when it was school time I would take class, run track, play football," he told the outlet, adding:

"I would always just train in the summer. So it was never hard training.

"I took a few modern dance classes, ballet classes, because I felt that to be a better dancer I would have to take different classes, and expand my horizons in the art of dance. I didn't want to audition for the show not knowing anything."

TV personality Joshua Allen attends the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Dance Flick" at ArcLight Cinemas on May 20, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

In 2016, Allen was arrested and charged with domestic violence in Los Angeles.

He was ultimately sentenced to a year in jail, plus one year of probation.

We will have further updates on the circumstances surrounding his death as new information becomes available.

Our thoughts go out to Allen's loved ones during this enormously difficult time.

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Olivia Plath: I’m Done with My Ex’s Awful Reality Show!

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Olivia Plath is outta here, folks.

On Tuesday evening, hours before the season finale of Welcome to Plathville, the long-time cast member said she will NOT appear on future episodes of the TLC reality show.

She confirmed as much about two years after divorcing from husband Ethan Plath.

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"This episode was filmed a while ago," the 27-year old explained via her Instagram Story on September 30. "And since then, I've worked hard to get out of my contract — and succeeded!"

Olivia had played a vital role on Welcome to Plathville since its debut in 2019.

She has remained critical of her ex-spouse's family from Day One, criticizing Ethan's parents for their conservative and controlling ways… even recently alleging that she was groomed to marry their son.

"When I look back at the last 7(!) years of my life on this show, I feel so many emotions. In many ways, I grew up with all of you watching and supporting me," Olivia added, alongside an image of herself. "I was a sheltered, newly married, fundie kid when the show started and had no clue who I was."

(Image Credit: TLC)

Moving on to whatever is next, Plath continued:

"The last 7 years have had their respective challenges and there were definitely moments I didn't think I'd see the other side, but I'm here to prove myself wrong.

"This chapter closing brings some sadness — it is sad for me to see who I once knew, what they had the potential to become and the path they chose instead. It could have been so different. And if it had been different, I wouldn't be where l am today."

Olivia then told fans that she was "grateful for this journey and all that it taught me," adding:

"I have not only endeavored to distance myself from hate, bullying, but also reported harmful behavior, and tried to stand up for what is right. It sickens me to see violence, hatred, and dysfunction presented as entertainment."

Indeed, Plath previously accused Ethan of domestic abuse.

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Olivia has said plenty already, she lobbed a bunch of accusations at her former in-laws.

But she told followers yesterday that she signed a non-disclosure agreement and is unable to delve into many details.

Back in May, though, Plath said on Instagram that she "asked to be released" from her contract and was waiting for a reply.

She also wrote in March that her split from Ethan was "the best decision for me" and that she was "figuring out" the restrictions of this alleged NDA and "still unpacking and finding terminology for what I experienced" to share with the public.

Olivia also claimed this spring that Ethan threatened to "shoot" her friends who "he thought were influencing me to be more liberal" and would "spit on [her] face" and "back me into corners" during arguments.

Ethan and Olivia Plath have ended their marriage. (TLC)

Last year, Olivia trashed Ethan as a bad lover. She hasn't been shy is throwing shade in his direction.

On this week's season premiere of Welcome to Plathville, Ethan and Olivia sat down together for the first time in a year and a half, as they got into the final stages of their relationship.

During the conversation, Ethan asked Olivia to "please stop slandering" his family, while Olivia told him that her "talking about my life and my experiences is not slander."

Now that she's off the show? We somehow doubt this is gonna stop any time soon.

Olivia Plath: I'm Done with My Ex's Awful Reality Show! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Jen Affleck Opens Up About Competing on ‘DWTS’ Just 2 Months Postpartum: …

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck has a lot on her plate.

She is a mother of three. She is a Hulu reality star. Obviously, she is also a TikToker.

Now, she is a contestant on Dancing With The Stars.

With so much on her plate, she has to find a way to balance her life with killing it on the dance floor.

During her debut performance on Dancing With The Stars, reality star Jen Affleck performed a spicy salsa. (Image Credit: ABC)

Jen Affleck made her 'Dancing With The Stars' debut

Following the Tuesday, September 16 premiere of DWTS, Jen Affleck admitted to Page Six that she feels "physically exhausted."

She shared that she is "trying to find a balance" now that she has so many irons in the fire.

"It is a lot," Affleck summarized.

"I am working out half the day [and] coming home exhausted," she described.

"But," Affleck pointed out, "I've got three babies to take care of."

And apparently, she takes care of many other duties, even with DWTS.

"I've gotta cook, clean, and do all the normal things you do as a mom," she listed.

"But that's how you know I'm a mom. Us moms, we just do it."

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck poses with family, including husband Zac Affleck. (Image Credit: Hulu)

'She's one of a kind'

Jan Ravnik is Jen Affleck's dance partner on Season 34.

Ravnik was quick to jump in and emphasize that Affleck is totally "killing it" on the dance floor.

"She's one of a kind," the professional dancer raved.

"It was so much fun," Affleck gushed about her "NUEVAYoL" salsa from the premiere night.

"I'm on cloud nine. I was so stressed."

She explained: "I'm so used to dancing on my countertops where it's just my three babies watching me."

Affleck continued:

"And the fact that there are millions of people watching me is kind of crazy. I tried to block that out and pretend it was just my babies."

Following her first DWTS dance, Jen Affleck waved to the camera. (Image Credit: ABC)

A lot of people are cheering for her

Jen Affleck expressed that she feel so "grateful" for "the village" that is cheering her on as she competes, earned a 12/20 score for her debut performance.

She isn't even the only The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star competing this season.

Fans are eager to see how far she'll go.

And, as always, how much she and the other contestants will improve.

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