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By Ashleigh Gray for Dailymail.Com Published: 8:12 PM EDT, March 22, 2024 | Updated: 8:17 PM EDT, March 22, 2024 Ruben Studdard has become a father for the second time after welcoming a daughter with wife Kristin Moore-Studdard on Thursday. The 45-year-old American Idol alum and his wife are already parents to three-year-old son Olivier. […]

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Ruben Studdard has become a father for the second time after welcoming a daughter with wife Kristin Moore-Studdard on Thursday.

The 45-year-old American Idol alum and his wife are already parents to three-year-old son Olivier.

‘We are happy to welcome baby Henri into our lives. Big brother Olivier cannot contain his excitement,” the couple said in a statement People.

Henri’s nickname has a sentimental meaning, as it was named in tribute to Moore-Studdard’s late father Henry.

The Studdards’ bundle of joy weighed six pounds. at birth.

Ruben Studdard has become a father for the second time after welcoming a daughter with wife Kristin Moore-Studdard on Thursday

'We are happy to welcome baby Henri into our lives.  Big brother Olivier cannot contain his excitement,” the couple said in a statement

‘We are happy to welcome baby Henri into our lives. Big brother Olivier cannot contain his excitement,” the couple said in a statement

Ruben and Kristin announced in an Instagram post last November that they were expecting their second child.

In a joint post, they shared a video of their son wearing a shirt that read: “Big bro.”

The caption read: ‘Surprise! We’ve kept a little secret. I sucked up this blissful baby bubble. Family of four coming in 2024.”

And in February, the Sorry 2004 singer posted pregnancy photos showing him and his wife dressed formally.

‘Celebration of life, love and new beginnings. We can’t wait to welcome the newest addition to Team Studdard,” he wrote to his 200,000 followers.

The devoted husband added, “@kristin_studdard I love you honey!!!”

Last September, Moore-Studdard expressed her love for her husband when she wished him a happy birthday on social media.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the most loving, caring and supportive husband and father. You mean the world to us. Wishing you a wonderful birthday full of everything you love and cherish most,” she wrote.

The 45-year-old American Idol alum and his wife were already parents to three-year-old son Olivier;  in the photo in 2022

The 45-year-old American Idol alum and his wife were already parents to three-year-old son Olivier; in the photo in 2022

Ruben and Kristin announced in an Instagram post last November that they were expecting their second child

Ruben and Kristin announced in an Instagram post last November that they were expecting their second child

Studdard rose to fame as a finalist on American Idol in 2003;  pictured with Clay Aiken

Studdard rose to fame as a finalist on American Idol in 2003; pictured with Clay Aiken

Studdard was previously married for three years.

In November 2011, he and Zuri McCants split citing “irreconcilable differences.”

The singer’s attorney, Byron Perkins, said at the time: “Ruben Studdard and Zuri McCants Studdard have separated, and they are in the process of seeking annulment of their marriage.

“They all ask that the public respect their privacy during this difficult time in their lives.”

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Tristan Thompson with a bet from Maralee Nichols. Thanks to Maralee Nichols/Instagram; George Pimentel/Getty Images Tristan Thompson must pay Maralee Nichols to get child support back after allegedly missing several payments. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ordered Thompson, 33, to pay Nichols, 32, $57,916, according to court documents obtained by The sun. The court […]

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Tristan Thompson with a bet from Maralee Nichols. Thanks to Maralee Nichols/Instagram; George Pimentel/Getty Images

Tristan Thompson must pay Maralee Nichols to get child support back after allegedly missing several payments.

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ordered Thompson, 33, to pay Nichols, 32, $57,916, according to court documents obtained by The sun. The court alleges that Thompson missed several payments between September 2023 and January 2024.

Neither Thompson nor Nichols have publicly discussed the legal development or revealed the status of the NBA star’s child support payments.

The pair share son Theo, now 2, who was born in December 2021. Days before Nichols gave birth, news broke that Thompson had fathered her then-unborn baby when she sued him for child support. Thompson had initially denied her claims before a paternity test proved otherwise.

Tristan Thompson's drama through the years, cheating scandals, paternity claims and more

Related: Tristan Thompson’s drama through the years: a timeline

Tristan Thompson’s life in the spotlight has been filled with controversies – from fraud scandals and paternity claims to high-profile divorces. Thompson joined the NBA in 2011, but it wasn’t until he started seeing Khloé Kardashian in August 2016 that his personal life became so public. Thompson’s past relationship with Jordan Craig turned heated […]

Thompson was dating Khloe Kardashian at the time and they had recently done an embryo transfer with a surrogate mother to conceive their second child together. They welcomed son Tatum in July 2022. (Thompson and Kardashian, 39, also share daughter True, 6. In addition, Thompson shares son Prince, 7, with ex Jordan Craig.)

Tristan Thompson reportedly ordered to pay Maralee Nichols $58,000 in back child support

Maralee Nichols with son Theo. Courtesy of Maralee Nichols/Instagram

Kardashian was unaware of Thompson’s history with Nichols before the fall of 2021, when she broke up with the Cleveland Cavaliers athlete for good.

After Nichols gave birth to Theo, she again turned to Thompson for support. We weekly confirmed in August 2022 that Thompson had paid support to Nichols. His attorney noted in a statement that Thompson “pays and has paid child support retroactively to Ms. Nichols to the date she gave birth to the child.”

This isn’t the first time Thompson has been accused of failing to pay child support. Craig’s sister alleged in October 2023 that Thompson had not paid child support for Prince, claiming he was ignoring his firstborn. Thompson never publicly made the allegations.

Tristan Thompson shares cryptic quote about learning to 'pay for your failures' after completing Maralee Nichols Child Support Agreement bow tie

Related: Tristan Thompson’s Family Guide: His Parents, 3 Brothers and 4 Children

While Tristan Thompson’s personal life often raises eyebrows, the NBA player is also a devoted father, brother and son. The athlete’s late mother, Andrea Thompson, reflected on the inspiration behind her eldest son’s work ethic in a 2011 piece for the Toronto Star. “Trevor is a truck driver. I drive a school bus,” Andrea […]

Thompson also has custody of his youngest brother Amari, who suffers from epilepsy, after their mother died in January 2023. Thompson and Amari, 18, briefly moved in full-time with Kardashian, True and Tatum due to construction issues.

Tristan Thompson reportedly ordered to pay Maralee Nichols $58,000 in back child support

Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian. Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Klutch Sports Group

“Tristan has a house that he is building and renovating. He was able to live there during the renovation, but we had crazy weather for California, like extreme rain. Tristan’s roof collapsed on his house and caused flooding,” the reality TV star explained during the season 3 finale of The Kardashiansairs July 2023. “So Tristan and Amari are now staying at my house until his house is repaired.”

Kardashian continued: “God has a plan and God doesn’t want him to be alone right now. And why should he be? I just think that’s what family does. When things get busy, all you have is your family and Tristan and I are family. We will be family for the rest of our lives.”

Despite co-parenting with Thompson, Kardashian has made it clear that she has no plans to rekindle a romantic relationship with him.

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A mother has revealed she regrets adopting her daughter and feels she is only looking after someone else’s child. The mother of three said doctors told her it would be difficult for her to conceive, so after undergoing IVF for her firstborn, she decided to adopt a daughter rather than undergo treatment. 1 The mother […]

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A mother has revealed she regrets adopting her daughter and feels she is only looking after someone else’s child.

The mother of three said doctors told her it would be difficult for her to conceive, so after undergoing IVF for her firstborn, she decided to adopt a daughter rather than undergo treatment.

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The mother said she has no bond with her adopted daughterCredit: Getty

On Reddit, the mother revealed: “We adopted this beautiful girl whose parents were too young to raise her themselves

“I loved her so much and didn’t treat her any differently, but I never felt like she was mine.

‘I often feel like I have to look after someone else’s child.

“I feel terrible, but I can’t do anything about it. I’ve tried to force myself to feel it, but I just don’t.

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“She’s fifteen now and I’ve never felt close to her.”

The mum revealed she found out she was pregnant four years ago and was so shocked it had happened naturally.

She said her hormones were “all over the place” during her pregnancy and she began to hate her adopted daughter.

She said: “I felt like if I had just waited, I wouldn’t have had to have her.

“When my daughter was born, everything just felt right.

I felt a good connection, just like with my son, and I bonded immediately.”

The mother continued: “I sound horrible, but adopting her was a huge mistake.

People told me to ‘abort’ or ‘put it up for adoption’ when I got pregnant on purpose at 16, but I proved haters wrong

‘I wish I could go back in time.

‘I love her dearly, but unfortunately not as much as my biological children.

“I hate myself for it because I promised her parents I wouldn’t love her differently, and I feel like I let everyone down.”

The mother revealed that her husband does not feel the same way and has always said that he loves all his children equally.

Reddit users flooded the comments section with replies to the post, with many suggesting the mother should try therapy.

One person said: ‘I really hope your adopted daughter doesn’t know how you feel.

“Have you sought professional help for yourself to parse what’s going on and why you haven’t allowed yourself to bond?”

Another person said: “Because you already had a biological child, you shouldn’t have adopted him.

“I have heard many adoptees say that they have always felt like they were competing with the adoptive parent’s biological child.”

A third person said: ‘You should get therapy.

“Do not, under any circumstances, tell your daughter that you do not love her as much as you love your biological children.”

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By Nathan Schmidt for Nca Newswire Published: 02:56 EDT, March 22, 2024 | Updated: 03:16 EDT, March 22, 2024 William Tyrrell’s foster parents have been found guilty of intimidating another child. The foster mother, 58, was found guilty of two counts of harassment but cleared of other interactions after previously admitting two charges. William’s 56-year-old […]

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William Tyrrell’s foster parents have been found guilty of intimidating another child.

The foster mother, 58, was found guilty of two counts of harassment but cleared of other interactions after previously admitting two charges.

William’s 56-year-old foster father was found guilty of intimidation but was acquitted of assault after pleading not guilty to both charges.

The charges stemmed from 1,000 hours of secretly recorded audio, captured by police surveillance equipment, placed in the couple’s car and home over 14 months.

William Tyrrell’s foster parents have been found guilty of intimidating another child

The child, who was between 10 and 11 years old at the time of the allegations, was removed from the couple’s home in November 2021, shortly before charges were filed.

There is no indication that the allegations are related to William Tyrrell’s disappearance, nor that the couple are accused of any wrongdoing in connection with him.

Magistrate Susan McIntyre told the court that although the foster father had used physical force to enforce a 44-minute timeout, this amounted to a lawful use of force.

Police alleged the 56-year-old put his hands around the young girl’s throat following interviews with the homicide unit and child protection services.

Ms McIntyre instead sided with lawyer Phillip English’s claims that the man pushed the child down after she told the couple she was leaving.

Conversely, Ms McIntyre found that the man’s actions during a previous argument in the foster father’s car in late 2020 did constitute a criminal offence.

The court was told the foster father swore and shouted at the child, causing her to cry loudly while on her way to school, in an interaction that was captured on police audio.

The foster father could be heard in the audio telling the child “every day” and later “move, fuck, move,” before allegedly driving to school in a rage.

“The defense claims these are passing words from a frustrated parent… While there is no need to prove they were scared, her ‘whimpering’ speaks for itself,” she said.

The audio further included allegations admitted by the foster mother that she had kicked and hit the child with a wooden spoon on several occasions.

William Tyrrell disappeared from Kendall, New South Wales in 2014 at the age of three

William Tyrrell disappeared from Kendall, New South Wales in 2014 at the age of three

Friday’s verdict instead focused on two harassment allegations relating to six separate instances during the 14 months the house was bugged.

Ms McIntyre questioned prosecutors’ claims that a row over the child’s room in January 2021 amounted to criminal harassment.

The court was told the woman had told the child ‘you don’t have a voice until I tell you’, but the comments stemmed from comments about the state of the room.

Similar arguments were the subject of further harassment allegations, including over the dishwasher, but Ms McIntyre said the context of the situation was lacking.

She described the dynamic as no different from that of a normal family and the complainant’s actions were indicative of a frustrated and defiant young child.

The foster mother indicated to police that the home environment was tense and what she “didn’t do was run away when she started yelling” with the child.

The woman was ultimately found guilty of two counts of criminal intimidation related to threats to hit the child during heated arguments between the couple.

After one instance, the woman later said to the child, “I shouldn’t get to the point where I have to threaten to hurt you, that’s a huge problem.”

William Tyrrell disappeared from his foster grandparent’s home in Kendall on the NSW Mid North Coast in September 2014, sparking the state’s largest ever manhunt.

Nearly a decade later, police appear no closer to finding the missing toddler and have yet to charge anyone in connection with the three-year-old’s disappearance.

The couple will return to court on March 27 for sentencing.

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Surfing icon Kelly Slater and his longtime girlfriend Kalani Miller are expecting their first child, they revealed on Tuesday.

The 52-year-old athlete and the 36-year-old model and businesswoman shared their happy news in an Instagram video that revealed her burgeoning baby bump.

The new child will be the first the couple – who have been together for 16 years – will share, although Kelly also welcomed a daughter from a previous relationship in 1996.

The couple’s black-and-white video on social media featured stunning slow-motion footage of the two strolling together on a sun-drenched beach as Kelly wrapped one of his muscular arms around his lover.

Kelly – who hung out with Avengers star Chris Hemsworth in Perth last year – went shirtless with a swimsuit, while Kalani was decked out in a sleek black bikini that put her stomach on full display.

Surfing icon Kelly Slater and his longtime girlfriend Kalani Miller are expecting their first child, they revealed on Tuesday

The 52-year-old athlete and the 36-year-old model and businesswoman shared their happy news in an Instagram video revealing her burgeoning baby bump

The 52-year-old athlete and the 36-year-old model and businesswoman shared their happy news in an Instagram video revealing her burgeoning baby bump

The clip, which was soundtracked by Ben Harper’s acoustic performance on The Three Of Us, featured close-ups of Kalani’s baby bump, as well as a sweet scene of the lovebirds hugging.

The images conveyed the story well enough, and the couple simply captioned their video with a white heart emoji.

The two were flooded with congratulations in the comments, including some sweet messages from other surfers and colleagues of Kelly’s.

“Huge congratulations,” wrote Mick Fanning, while Ben Thomson joked: “That baby is going to shred.”

Filipe Toledo said: ‘God bless! I’m happy for you.’

Nathan Florence himself added “congratulations,” and Kai Lenny responded with a praising hands emoji and a black heart.

This is the first time Kelly has expanded his family, as he and his ex Tamara Mitchell welcomed their daughter Taylor Slater-Kelleher in 1996.

Kelly and Kalani’s romance dates back 16 years, but the couple met two years before they started dating at a surfing fair in San Diego in 2006.

The two have resisted tying the knot, and they appear to have no plans to change that in the near future, although Kalani admitted that the professional surfer her ‘ride or die’ during a 2009 interview with Graham Bensinger.

The couple's black-and-white video on social media featured stunning slow-motion footage of the two strolling together on a sun-drenched beach as Kelly wrapped one of his muscular arms around his lover.

The couple’s black-and-white video on social media featured stunning slow-motion footage of the two strolling together on a sun-drenched beach as Kelly wrapped one of his muscular arms around his lover.

The two were flooded with congratulations in the comments, including some sweet messages from other surfers and colleagues of Kelly's

The two were flooded with congratulations in the comments, including some sweet messages from other surfers and colleagues of Kelly’s

Kelly and his ex Tamara Mitchell share their daughter Taylor Slater-Kelleher, whom they welcomed in 1996;  Kelly and Taylor are pictured with Chris Hemsworth in Malibu in 2015

Kelly and his ex Tamara Mitchell share their daughter Taylor Slater-Kelleher, whom they welcomed in 1996; Kelly and Taylor are pictured with Chris Hemsworth in Malibu in 2015

Kelly and Kalani's romance goes back sixteen years, but the couple met two years before they started dating at a surfing fair in San Diego in 2006;  seen in 2022 in LA

Kelly and Kalani’s romance goes back sixteen years, but the couple met two years before they started dating at a surfing fair in San Diego in 2006; seen in 2022 in LA

She also delved into her first meeting with Kelly.

“At the time, me and my sisters worked for Roxy, Quicksilver’s female counterpart. And he was at the Quicksilver booth and he was in town for the trestles competition,” she explained.

She noted how strange it was that Kelly had been working with Quicksilver for over twenty years at that point, and that she had been with the company “for years and years,” but they had “never crossed paths, never saw each other [at] something.’

‘It was funny [how] so far we see each other,” she explained. ‘I remember exactly when I saw him for the first time and as if time really stopped.’

At the time, she was excited to possibly expand her family with Kelly.

“Hopefully,” she said of the prospect of welcoming a child or two to the surfer, though she said their upbringing in small families made her want something similar for herself.

‘I come from a family of four. He comes from a family of three. Now when I see people traveling with four children, I can’t imagine my family or anyone else doing that,” she admitted. ‘It’s crazy. I don’t know, maybe two or three.’

When asked if Kelly would consider retiring if they had a child, she said it was a “maybe.”

“I don’t know, because it would be interesting to see how he tries to balance both of those things and whatever, where he has to put his competitive nature aside and put a baby first,” Kalani said .

Slater has thought about possible retirement several times over the years, but he seemed to give the idea more thought during a post-race interview in February at the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach in Oahu, Hawaii.

Kalani previously said during a 2019 interview that she hoped to have one or two children

Kalani previously said during a 2019 interview that she hoped to have one or two children

She wasn't sure if Kelly would continue surfing competitively with a child, and he has thought several times over the years about possibly retiring now that his winning streak has dried up;  seen in September in LA

She wasn’t sure if Kelly would continue surfing competitively with a child, and he has thought several times over the years about possibly retiring now that his winning streak has dried up; seen in September in LA

“I doubt the competition to be honest,” he said Surfer.

“My confidence isn’t super high,” he added, before noting that he hadn’t been surfing as much as normal in recent weeks.

He said last year People that he thinks ‘a lot’ about his retirement.

‘It is a reality, because for me it is not far away. My competitive flame burns low, but can be fanned at times,” he said.

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David Gallagher, star of ’90s soap opera 7th Heaven, unveiled a striking new look this weekend. The former actor, who played Simon Camden in the hit show, looked unrecognizable in photos shared by his co-star Beverly Mitchell on Instagram. Where he once had a luscious blonde undercut and a boyish face, the 39-year-old now sports […]

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David Gallagher, star of ’90s soap opera 7th Heaven, unveiled a striking new look this weekend.

The former actor, who played Simon Camden in the hit show, looked unrecognizable in photos shared by his co-star Beverly Mitchell on Instagram.

Where he once had a luscious blonde undercut and a boyish face, the 39-year-old now sports a shaved head and a long beard.

Gallagher, who was cast in 7th Heaven at the age of 11, reunited with his co-stars Mitchell, Catherine Hicks, Barry Watson and Mackenzie Rosman this weekend at 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut.

The former child star’s career also included appearances in Look Who’s Talking Now with John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, and Phenomenon, also with Travolta.

David Gallagher, star of ’90s soap opera 7th Heaven, unveiled a striking new look this weekend. Pictured circa 2002

Gallagher (pictured right), who played Simon Camden in the hit show, looked unrecognizable in photos shared by co-star Beverly Mitchell (pictured left).  Where he once had a luscious blonde undercut and a boyish face, the 39-year-old now sports a shaved head and a long beard

Gallagher (pictured right), who played Simon Camden in the hit show, looked unrecognizable in photos shared by co-star Beverly Mitchell (pictured left). Where he once had a luscious blonde undercut and a boyish face, the 39-year-old now sports a shaved head and a long beard

This week he said The sun that he is no longer an actor and is focused on being a stay-at-home dad to his six-year-old daughter.

In Mitchell’s Instagram post shared Saturday, she shared a carousel of photos from the convention reunion with her castmates.

In the caption, Mitchell, who played Lucy Camden in 7th Heaven, wrote: “Extremely grateful for these crazy people I call family!

Gallagher, who was cast in 7th Heaven at the age of 11, reunited with his co-stars Mitchell, Catherine Hicks, Barry Watson and Mackenzie Rosman this weekend at 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut.  All depicted

Gallagher, who was cast in 7th Heaven at the age of 11, reunited with his co-stars Mitchell, Catherine Hicks, Barry Watson and Mackenzie Rosman this weekend at 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut. All depicted

The former child star's career also included appearances in Look Who's Talking Now with John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, and Phenomenon, also with Travolta.

The former child star’s career also included appearances in Look Who’s Talking Now with John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, and Phenomenon, also with Travolta.

“To say this was necessary is an understatement, my heart is full and I am so blessed to be able to love and laugh with them! Thank you That’s 4 Entertainment for bringing us together for #90scon.”

“There’s a lot of love in this group,” she added.

Fans sounded excited in Beverly’s comments, with one writing: “Simon looks very different, everyone else looks the same haha.”

“It took me three replays to figure out who the bald guy was,” another commenter joked.

‘My favorite TV family! I miss David’s hair,” wrote another.

Another Instagrammer wrote: ‘7th Heaven was the best show ever. Mrs. David’s blond hair. Hope next reunion Jessica [Biel] can come, and the twins.’

He previously told The Sun that he is no longer an actor and is focusing on being a stay-at-home dad to his six-year-old daughter.

He previously told The Sun that he is no longer an actor and is focusing on being a stay-at-home dad to his six-year-old daughter.

Biel, who played Mary Camden, was a notable absentee, but Mitchell claimed the cast FaceTimed her.

Another missing cast member was Stephen Collins, who played Camden patriarch Eric.

Collins admitted in 2014 to “inappropriate sexual conduct with three female minors” in 1973, 1982 and 1994.

7th Heaven, which ran for ten seasons from 1996 to 2007, followed a Protestant pastor living in California with his wife and seven children.

The final episode aired on May 13, 2007.

7th Heaven, which ran for ten seasons from 1996 to 2007, followed a Protestant pastor living in California with his wife and seven children.  The final episode aired on May 13, 2007

7th Heaven, which ran for ten seasons from 1996 to 2007, followed a Protestant pastor living in California with his wife and seven children. The final episode aired on May 13, 2007

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Lace Morris and Ryan John Nelson. Courtesy of Ryan John Nelson/Instagram Bachelor education alum Kant Morris has welcomed her first child Ryan John Nelson. “Holy, I’m a mom,” Morris, 34, wrote via Instagram Story on Saturday, March 16. “That was one of the most special/craziest experiences ever.” Morris and Nelson named their son Liam Lee. […]

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Bachelor education alum Kant Morris has welcomed her first child Ryan John Nelson.

“Holy, I’m a mom,” Morris, 34, wrote via Instagram Story on Saturday, March 16. “That was one of the most special/craziest experiences ever.”

Morris and Nelson named their son Liam Lee.

Bachelor Nation first met Morris in 2016 when she competed on Ben Higgins‘ season of The Bachelor. Later that year, she appeared in season 3 of the series Bachelor in paradisewhich she got engaged to Grant Kemp, although they called it quits two months after the finale aired. After a hiatus from the franchise, Morris returned for season 8 of the series Bachelor in paradise in 2022, but she left the show single.

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Morris announced her pregnancy in August 2023. “Baby came into chat 💬 What a beautiful surprise 🫶🏼,” she captioned a Instagram placed at the time. “Baby Nelson is due in March.”

The accompanying photo showed Morris’ dog, Lola, wearing a “Baby Security” bandana as he posed for an ultrasound and a onesie that read “Protected by Lola.”

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In September 2023, Morris revealed she was expecting a baby boy. “BOY MOM CLUB 💙💙,” she gushed via Instagram. “Not your extravagant gender reveal post…but I couldn’t be happier! My mother sent flowers to my work with the color of [the] gender, so sweet 🥲 I knew it was you bb boy 🫶🏼🫶🏼.”

In the months that followed, Morris shared pregnancy updates via social media. “Half baked 🤯💙,” she captioned one baby bump photo in October 2023, when she had reached the 20-week mark. ‘Patiently waiting until it pops and the little guy feels kicking. I have an anterior placenta so it takes a little longer for me to feel 👣.” (Anterior placenta is a common condition in which the placenta grows in front of the uterine wall, making it difficult to feel the baby’s kicks or find a heartbeat, but this is unlikely to cause complications.)

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Morris showed off her progress again in December 2023 while wearing a “boy mom” hat, sports bra and leggings. “All the feelings ✨,” she wrote at the time. “I’m really impressed every day my belly is growing… like a little person is growing inside of it 😅 I was so insecure about how I would feel about my body [while] pregnant, and now I can confidently say that I love it so much 🥹.”

While Morris kept her relationship with Nelson private before confirming her pregnancy, she gave a glimpse into their romance in October 2023. series of photos of the couple cuddling in bed, kissing and rocking her belly. “Head squeeze??”

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Jenna Dewan proudly showed off her growing baby bump in a casual ensemble as she stepped out in Los Angeles with fiancé Steve Kazee and their son Callum on Saturday. The Step Up star, 43 — who announced she was expecting baby number three and second with the Shameless alum, 48, in January — was […]

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Jenna Dewan proudly showed off her growing baby bump in a casual ensemble as she stepped out in Los Angeles with fiancé Steve Kazee and their son Callum on Saturday.

The Step Up star, 43 — who announced she was expecting baby number three and second with the Shameless alum, 48, in January — was spotted taking a stroll under the warm sun during the excursion.

She donned a black crop top that easily showed off her stomach and also put on a pair of comfortable black sweatpants.

Dewan paired the outfit with a black leather jacket that offered an edgy flair and also opted for a pair of Adidas sneakers that tied with laces.

Her dark locks were parted in the middle and flowed effortlessly down her shoulders.

Jenna Dewan, 43, proudly showed off her growing baby bump in a casual ensemble as she stepped out with fiancé, Steve Kazee, 48, and their son Callum, four, in Los Angeles on Saturday

Jenna completed her look by adding a pair of sparkling silver earrings and stylish black shades for a finishing touch.

Kazee – who started dating the actress in 2018 – also dressed down for the weekend outing, wearing a plain white shirt with short sleeves.

The Broadway star also slipped into black pants and black lace-up boots. To top it all off, he also wore sunglasses to protect his eyes from the bright sun.

A backpack was placed over his left shoulder and Steve also had a small basketball in his hand as the trio walked through the expansive park.

Jenna and Steve welcomed their son Callum, four, in March 2020 and the Rookie actress also shares daughter Everly, 10, with ex-husband Channing Tatum.

The dancer and Tatum first crossed paths while working on the set of the 2006 film Step Up, and got engaged two years later.

The couple married in July 2009 in a romantic ceremony in Malibu, but announced their separation in April 2018. The following year, in November 2019, their divorce was finalized.

In October 2018, it was confirmed that Dewan was dating Steve – and the lovebirds got engaged in February 2020, shortly before their son was born.

She wore a black cropped top that easily showed off her stomach and also put on a pair of comfortable sweatpants while donning a leather jacket

She wore a black cropped top that easily showed off her stomach and also put on a pair of comfortable sweatpants while donning a leather jacket

Jenna and Steve welcomed their son Callum, four, in March 2020 and the Rookie actress also shares daughter Everly, 10, with ex-husband Channing Tatum

Jenna and Steve welcomed their son Callum, four, in March 2020 and the Rookie actress also shares daughter Everly, 10, with ex-husband Channing Tatum

Earlier this week on the Not skinny but not fat podcast, Jenna revealed that their romance started when Kazee reached out to her on social media.

She humorously recalled, “He sent me a GIF of Steph Curry taking a shot and saying, ‘Hey,’ adding that it was a ‘Twitter DM.’

“I wrote back and said, ‘I’m sorry, I don’t think this is for me,’ and then jokingly said, ‘He shot and I didn’t get it.’

However, Dewan explained during Tuesday’s podcast episode that she met Steve years earlier when she went to see the production of Once on Broadway in which he starred.

The two briefly crossed paths and had a quick exchange with the actress applauding his performance.

“It really came out of a movie,” the star said. “Years later – of course it’s public that I was divorced – and we just reconnected. He apparently never forgot that moment either. It’s kind of cute.’

Earlier this year, in January, she took to her main Instagram page to excitedly announce to her 9.5 million fans and followers that she’s expecting baby number three: her second with Kazee.

In a short clip, the actress was seen lying in a bathtub showing off her growing baby bump, while her fiancé sat nearby as she sang and played her guitar.

In October 2018, Dewan was confirmed to be dating Steve - and the lovebirds got engaged in February 2020, shortly before their son was born;  seen in November 2023 in West Hollywood

In October 2018, Dewan was confirmed to be dating Steve – and the lovebirds got engaged in February 2020, shortly before their son was born; seen in November 2023 in West Hollywood

Earlier this week, Jenna revealed on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that their romance began when Kazee contacted her on social media

Earlier this week, Jenna revealed on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that their romance began when Kazee contacted her on social media

The beauty captioned the post with, “Remember if I serenade @stevekazee every night the baby will get his voice??”

While you’re talking to Romper Around the time of the baby news, Jenna got candid about her co-parenting relationship with the Magic Mike star.

“It’s always a journey,” the beauty told the outlet. ‘It never stops. You learn as you go and get better at certain things, and for me, Evie will always be my top priority.”

Dewan continued by adding, “I just put her first all the time. This way I can handle all the difficult things.’

While also chatting with the outlet, the beauty revealed that both she and Steve have chosen not to find out the gender of their second baby. The dancer also stated that their second child will be her last pregnancy.

“You don’t race to the end because this is the last time. So there’s a little bit of joy and a little bit of sadness. I really try to enjoy everything and not just get through the days,” the actress explained.

Earlier this year, in January, she took to her main Instagram page to excitedly announce to her 9.5 million fans and followers that she's expecting baby number three: her second with Kazee

Earlier this year, in January, she took to her main Instagram page to excitedly announce to her 9.5 million fans and followers that she’s expecting baby number three: her second with Kazee

While chatting with Romper around the time of the baby news, Jenna got candid about her co-parenting relationship with the Magic Mike star;  former couple seen in LA in 2017

While chatting with Romper around the time of the baby news, Jenna got candid about her co-parenting relationship with the Magic Mike star; former couple seen in LA in 2017

While also chatting with the outlet, the beauty revealed that both she and Steve have chosen not to find out the gender of their second baby

While also chatting with the outlet, the beauty revealed that both she and Steve have chosen not to find out the gender of their second baby

Dewan later recounted seeing Kazee with a “little baby” again, saying, “He’s naturally homely and caring, and he’s so loving, and he’s funny, and he’s really… he’s just incredible.” ‘

“It’s one of those things where people just have a natural ability to parent. I’m so excited to see him again with a little baby.”

Jenna also discussed working on set while pregnant, explaining, “It helps balance my mind.”

“And The Rookie really is the most dreamy, incredible track. Everyone is so nice. It’s really fun, it’s easy and it flows, and I think that’s a big part of why I can get pregnant so easily.”

‘I’ve been on other sets that are obviously a lot more difficult. So I love it. You are tired, but when is a mother not tired?’ the star added.

In a few photos uploaded to her main Instagram page, she shows off her maternity style — like wearing a fitted, white jumpsuit teamed with a tan coat and shiny, silver boots

In a few photos uploaded to her main Instagram page, she shows off her maternity style — like wearing a fitted, white jumpsuit teamed with a tan coat and shiny, silver boots

And in a few other images, the star was seen enjoying a tasty pizza while resting on a spacious couch

And in a few other images, the star was seen enjoying a tasty pizza while resting on a spacious couch

Since announcing she’s expecting her third child, Jenna has taken her fans along on her journey by sharing little updates on social media.

In a few photos uploaded to her main Instagram page, she shows off her maternity style — like wearing a fitted, white jumpsuit teamed with a tan coat and shiny, silver boots.

And in a few other images, the star was seen enjoying a tasty pizza while resting on a spacious couch.

Dewan also shared an adorable video of her dog protecting her belly while getting some fresh air outside.

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Samantha Norris, 56, from Ringwood, Hampshire, had thousands of images of abuse Norris also wrote down a New Year’s resolution to have sex with a girl under the age of 10 By Stewart Carr Published: 08:41 EDT, March 16, 2024 | Updated: 08:43 EDT, March 16, 2024 A charity shop worker who is about to […]

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  • Samantha Norris, 56, from Ringwood, Hampshire, had thousands of images of abuse
  • Norris also wrote down a New Year’s resolution to have sex with a girl under the age of 10

A charity shop worker who is about to become a woman has been jailed for two years for possessing thousands of ‘repulsive’ child abuse images.

Samantha Norris, 56, from Ringwood, Hampshire, was previously cleared by a jury of exposing ‘her penis’ to two 11-year-old girls following a trial at Southampton Crown Court in January.

But yesterday, Norris pleaded guilty to several possession charges 16,000 images of children – including approximately 2,000 still and 121 moving images of category A severity – and an extreme porn image featuring an animal.

The images showed children as young as three years old, while other images showed youngsters aged around six in ‘distress and pain’, the court heard.

Passing sentence, Judge Rowland said Norris had made notes about sexual fantasies about a young child, as well as a ‘New Year’s resolution to have sex with a girl under 10’.

Transgender charity shop worker Samantha Norris, 56, from Ringwood, Hampshire, wrote down sexual fantasies about a child and had a ‘New Year’s resolution to have sex with a girl under 10’

Norris pleaded guilty at Southampton Crown Court to charges of possessing 16,000 images of children - including approximately 2,000 still and 121 moving images of category A severity

Norris pleaded guilty at Southampton Crown Court to charges of possessing 16,000 images of children – including approximately 2,000 still and 121 moving images of category A severity

He told the defendant: “It’s all about you, Samantha Norris, not the victims.

‘You do not accept that they are victims, you have a distorted view and you believe that your offense should not be treated as serious. What would a reasonable person think about that?

‘Your views are alarming and complex – you pose a significant risk of harm to children.’

The defendant entered the pleas after being acquitted by a jury of other charges of sexual activity in the presence of a child and indecent exposure.

In addition to the prison sentence, Judge Nicholas Rowland made Norris subject to a sexual harm prevention order for a period of ten years.

He added: “It’s quite egregious to me that you decided not to enter guilty pleas (earlier) because those pleas would have gone before the jury on the other cases.”

During the exposure and sexual activity trial, of which Norris was acquitted, the prosecution had alleged that the defendant had deliberately exposed ‘her penis’ to two young people through the window of her flat.

But Norris, who worked at a Sue Ryder charity shop, described himself as a naturist who was “usually naked” at home.

Norris insisted that the children could only see nudity if they had been “spying.”

Norris also complained about abuse by young people in the city and accused the girls of ‘taunting’.

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A PREGNANT mother who sued Ikea over a kitchen installation ‘nightmare’ claims she is still owed more than £4,000 despite a court ruling in her favour. 31-year-old Jessica Holmes reportedly had a kitchen installed by the Swedish company two years ago, but was shocked by the ‘terrible’ workmanship. 6 Jessica Holmes, 31, sued Ikea over […]

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A PREGNANT mother who sued Ikea over a kitchen installation ‘nightmare’ claims she is still owed more than £4,000 despite a court ruling in her favour.

31-year-old Jessica Holmes reportedly had a kitchen installed by the Swedish company two years ago, but was shocked by the ‘terrible’ workmanship.

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Jessica Holmes, 31, sued Ikea over a ‘nightmare’ kitchen designCredit: Jessica Holmes
The teaching assistant was shocked by the 'terrible' workmanship

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The teaching assistant was shocked by the ‘terrible’ workmanshipCredit: Jessica Holmes
Photos show a cutout in the cauldron that she says 'looks like it was done by a child'

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Photos show a cutout in the cauldron that she says ‘looks like it was done by a child’Credit: Jessica Holmes

She finally took legal action on February 5 and was overjoyed when she was told that Ikea would have to pay her £4,192 within 14 days, as well as her legal costs of £205.

But more than a month later, the teaching assistant says she still hasn’t received a cent and has ‘had enough’.

Mum-of-four Jessica, from Castleford, West Yorkshire, told The Sun: “It was an absolute nightmare.

“You wouldn’t think that a big company like Ikea would do this. I am currently on maternity leave.

“I spent my entire pregnancy calling Ikea to resolve this.


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“I was literally on a drip in the hospital and called Ikea.

“Financially it’s been a struggle having to keep fighting this in court to get my money.

“We were looking forward to getting a new kitchen, but the whole experience was just terrible.

“I have never experienced such poor communication. They have been so rude.”

Jessica claims the kitchen is usable, but the worktops are all cracked, cupboard doors are unattached and there is a cutout for the boiler that “looks like it was made by a child”.

I used a super clever Ikea hack to turn my council estate into a house and it cost just £1.75 and people say it looks ‘gorgeous’

She says she has spoken to Ikea and their legal team will contact me again, but she has not received any further correspondence.

Jessica continued: “The judge was shocked. He said he couldn’t believe the state of the kitchen.

‘Ikea ​​didn’t even have the decency to come to court. We have now sent bailiffs to collect the debt.’

An Ikea spokesperson said: “Ikea was not informed of the court hearing, which took place in our absence, and a judgment was therefore entered against us without our knowledge.

“Having received a copy of the judgment, we are now working to ensure the customer is fully reimbursed and to resolve the issue to his satisfaction.”

Jessica claims the kitchen is usable, but the countertops are all blistered

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Jessica claims the kitchen is usable, but the countertops are all blisteredCredit: Jessica Holmes
She finally took legal action on February 5

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She finally took legal action on February 5Credit: Jessica Holmes
Jessica was thrilled when she was told Ikea would have to pay her £4,192 within 14 days, but she still hasn't received a cent

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Jessica was thrilled when she was told Ikea would have to pay her £4,192 within 14 days, but she still hasn’t received a centCredit: Jessica Holmes

What are my rights?

Under the Consumer Rights Act, anyone who contracts for goods and services can expect them to be provided with reasonable care and skill – and this includes builders, plumbers, decorators and electricians.

It also includes materials which must be of satisfactory quality, as described and fit for the purpose intended.

If you have been victimized by a cowboy builder or have had a dispute with your contractors, the first thing you should do is gather all the evidence you have, including paperwork, photos, videos, messages and bank statements.

Then try to resolve the issues directly with the company before trying an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) system such as mediation or ombudsman services.

If this doesn’t work, contact your bank to see if you can reclaim the money you spent using Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act (if the job costs between £100 and £30,000 your credit card company is jointly and severally liable if something goes wrong).

If this does not work, report it to the police on 101.

Although the lines between what is criminal and what is just bad practice are blurred, a contractor can be prosecuted for fraud.

It is also important to contact Trading Standards. Citizen Advice has an online form to help you with this.

TS will then decide whether further investigation needs to be conducted based on the information you provide and will assist in negotiating a settlement.

Even if not, the details can help if someone else complains about the same company.

It is also possible to sue builders in small claims court if you run out of money. However, you run the risk of incurring significant costs.

Although most home insurance policies will not cover construction work, it is worth confirming this with your insurer.

And, if possible, you should also check whether your builder has liability insurance, which would also help.

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