90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 8 star Rick Van Vactor was forced to deal with an unimaginable tragedy when his 2-year-old son was murdered by the boyfriend of his son’s mother in 2013. RICK VAN VACTOR’S SON PHARAOH’S DEATH Two-year-old Pharaoh Van Vactor was murdered in November of 2013 by 26-year old…
90 Day Fiancé and Happily Ever After star Charles “Chuck” Potthast passed away on November 9 at the age of 64. Chuck had recent health issues, including a hernia surgery in September addressing complications from his previous cancer operations. Chuck shared a video after the surgery and revealed there were serious complications. However, he seemed…
Unexpected dad Anthony Vanelli has been sentenced after repeatedly stabbing his mother’s boyfriend in 2023. Anthony was previously sentenced in December of 2024, but that sentence was vacated after Anthony was deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial. ANTHONY VANELLI SENTENCED FOR STABBING On November 24, Anthony Vanelli was sentenced to 918 days in prison with…
Love During Lockup Season 5 features inmate Justin, who passed away in prison in July of 2025 at the age of 35. Justin was dating 27-year-old Emily while filming for the show. As viewers can see in the Love During Lockup Season 5 preview trailer, Emily does not get along with at least two of…
WE TV recently dropped the first preview trailer for the new season of Love During Lockup premiering in January, 2026. The trailer features many of the new cast members, including one inmate who passed away in July of this year while still incarcerated. Below is the full trailer: LOVE DURING LOCKUP’S JUSTIN DIED IN JULY…
As Starcasm previously reported, My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding and Gypsy Sisters star Mellie Stanley was arrested on November 3 for harassment. We now have additional details about Mellie’s arrest, which includes the 36-year-old allegedly yelling at a child on a school bus on multiple occasions. MELLIE STANLEY ARREST DETAILS According to court documents…
Robert Cosby Jr., the son of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, has pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges and remains in jail in Utah. As Starcasm was the first to report, Robert Cosby Jr. was arrested on November 9 after he allegedly showed up at his estranged wife Alexiana’s parents’…
Love During Lockup Season 3 inmate Christopher Chipps was arrested for DUI in Florida last week after he “nearly hit” his daughter while she was trying to stop him from driving. According to court documents, police were called to Chris and wife Jade Chipps’ house in Naples, Florida on November 23 in reference to a…
Seeking Sister Wife star Garrick Merrifield was arrested in Colorado on Monday. The charge against Garrick is described as “Domestic Violence” by LexisNexis. Details from the case indicate a charge of “TELEPHONE-OBSTRUCT SERVICE.” (1) A person commits obstruction of telephone or telegraph service if the person knowingly prevents, obstructs, or delays, by any means whatsoever,…
60 Days In Season 9 star Fabian Coello found himself back behind bars earlier this month, but this time it wasn’t for the show. Fabian was arrested on November 14 in Florida on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. The 36-year-old (now 37) towing business owner was released the day after his arrest. FABIAN COELLO…
As Starcasm previously reported, My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding and Gypsy Sisters star Dallas Williams was arrested November 15 on five felony counts of child neglect. Starcasm can now reveal exclusive details about the charges against Nettie Stanley’s daughter. DALLAS WILLIAMS ARREST DETAILS Online jail and court records indicate Dallas Williams has been charged…
90 Day Fiancé star Charles “Chuck” Potthast passed away on November 9 at the age of 64. Chuck’s daughter Elizabeth Potthast Castravet shared the sad news with her followers on Instagram earlier today. “Two weeks ago, tragedy struck our family and it has left us completely shattered,” Elizabeth wrote. “My sweet, loving, and caring dad…
Garrick Merrifield and Dannielle Merrifield from TLC’s Seeking Sister Wife are looking for angel investors in a “luxury boutique resort” they are hoping to build in California. The divorced polygamous couple launched an investor recruitment program on Instagram today with a sales pitch video from Dannielle. The 45-second clip included mockup images that appear to…
Love During Lockup and Life After Lockup star Keith Collier has been arrested on felony drug charges for the second time this month. Keith Collier was booked into the Scott County Jail in Iowa just before 5 PM on Thursday, November 20. He was charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance…
“Bravo Con” is taking on a whole new meaning as yet another Real Housewife has been arrested. MIA THORNTON ARRESTED The Real Housewives of Potomac‘s Mia Thornton (full name Mia Nicole Fields-Thornton) was arrested on an outstanding warrant at the Atlanta airport on Wednesday. 40-year-old Mia is facing a felony theft charge after she allegedly…
Congratulations are in order for the Merrifields from Seeking Sister Wife as Dannielle and Garrick’s new sister wife Lorrana recently gave birth to a baby girl! The Merrifield adults shared the news in a video clip posted by TLC earlier today, which included baby Sarah. UPDATE – The Merrifields spoke with People and revealed their…
Gypsy Sisters star Mellie Stanley was arrested for harassment earlier this month. There were early unconfirmed reports online that her arrest stemmed from a disagreement with her niece, Dallas Williams. Mellie denied those reports. Less than two weeks later and it’s Dallas who finds herself behind bars in the same jail Mellie was in. GYPSY…
Congratulations are in order for 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 3 couple Avery Mills and Omar Albakkour as they just revealed Avery is pregnant with her first child! The announcement was made on the couple’s social media account with a short clip recapping their incredible journey so far. Below are the captions…
The son of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby is back in jail in Utah. According to jail records, Robert Cosby Jr. was arrested on November 9 for the following charges: • Violation of a pre-trial protective order (2 COUNTS) • Criminal Mischief with loss over $5,000 • Assault on a…
Love After Lockup and Life After Lockup star Earl Chance Pitt is back in jail in Missouri. Meanwhile, his pregnant girlfriend Alyssa continues to fight off ladies trying to steal her man. As Starcasm was the first to report, a warrant was issued for Chance’s arrest back in May after he failed to appear for…
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days and The Single Life star Stephanie Matto just announced she is “buying a baby in Mexico.” 35-year-old Stephanie is notorious for trolling social media for clicks, but in her TikTok video announcement she assures her followers she is serious about the baby plans. “I’m buying a baby in…
Love During Lockup and Life After Lockup couple LaTisha Collier and Keith Collier were both arrested today in Iowa on drug charges. According to jail records, LaTisha and HER HUSBAND Keith Collier were arrested by Bettendorf Police. They were both booked into the Scott County Jail just before 11AM this morning. LATISHA COLLIER AND KEITH…
Congratulations to 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Season 5 clairvoyant Kimberly Rochelle as her boyfriend Mickel just announced she is pregnant! “To our family and friends: WE’RE HAVING A BABY(S)!” Mickel wrote on Facebook. “She’s currently 10/11 weeks along, and we’re excited to finally share our news,” he added. Mickel tagged 52 friends and…
Former Gypsy Sisters bad girl Mellie Stanley found herself back behind bars in West Virginia this week. According to jail records, 36-year-old Mellie was arrested in Berkeley County on Monday, November 3. She was charged with misdemeanor harassment. Haven_GGTT was the first to post about Mellie’s arrest, and their sources initially claimed Mellie’s niece (Nettie’s…
Sister Wives star Robyn Brown continues moving on up in terms of living conditions! Prior to becoming a reality television star, Robyn and her three kids were living with her first husband in Montana in a trailer with no heat. Fast forward 20 years and four divorces later and Robyn is now living in an…
90 Day Fiancé, Before The 90 Days, Happily Ever After, The Last Resort, AND Pillow Talk stars Jasmine Pineda and Gino Palazzolo have reportedly filed for divorce separately in different states. JASMINE PINEDA FILES FOR DIVORCE IN FLORIDA News of the divorce filings broke after TMZ revealed Jasmine filed a Notice of Action For Publication…
After being involved in a dramatic love triangle on Love After Lockup, Ashley Neal’s life has not gotten any less dramatic. Since she stopped filming, Ashley has gotten pregnant, her dog was kidnapped, her car was stolen, and she says someone is piling up a lengthy criminal history using her identity. After having her heart…
A two-time primary charter guest on Below Deck Mediterranean has been arrested for murder in California. William Rodriguez, who went by the name Billy Rodriguez on Below Deck Med, was arrested by Cathedral City police in California on Monday. WILLIAM RODRIGUEZ MURDER CHARGE DETAILS William Rodriguez has been charged with felony murder, felony hit and…
Breaking Amish star Sabrina Burkholder‘s troubles continued after she finished filming the last season of Return To Amish in 2021, including an eviction and felony arrest. Starcasm’s YouTube video with all of our exclusive updates on Sabrina: SABRINA BURKHOLDER AND SCOTTIE HARVILLE Sabrina broke up with Jethro Nolt soon after the birth of their second…
Are you curious what Breaking Amish and Return To Amish star Sabrina Burkholder has been up to since her last appearance on TLC? Starcasm has some startling updates that include multiple arrests, another baby, an eviction, and a Christmas Day burglary involving a homeless Onlyfans model named Tigger. In this article, we will cover Sabrina’s…
The Davis family from Seeking Sister Wife made their return to TLC this week. Nick, April, and Jenny have parted ways with former sister wife Danielle, and they are ready to move on with long-time family friend Teresa Brady. “I am an HVAC specialist and an aspiring rapper,” Teresa says in her intro. What Teresa…
A GoFundMe campaign has launched for the mother of Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant star Rachel Beaver. Stephanie Beaver is currently recovering from major surgery and has been told it will take 4-6 weeks to heal. Details from the GoFundMe campaign, started by Stephanie’s mother, Janice Bollen: My daughter Stephanie has been in the hospital…
Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant star Malorie Beaver was convicted of her second driving under the influence charge in Tennessee last week. According to court records, Malorie was found guilty of DUI Second Offense on Thursday. In Tennessee, a second-time DUI offender faces 45 days to a year in jail and a mandatory fine between…
GRANDMA BEV PASSED AWAY Siesta Key star Pauly Paul Apostolides revealed last week that his grandmother Beverly Breslyn passed away on September 21 at the age of 95. “Grandma Bev” made numerous appearances on the show, often expressing concerns for Pauly Paul’s reckless behavior. “Today I lost my hero, I lost my rock, and the…
The mother of Life After Lockup star Justine Persaud made headlines in Rhode Island after she was arrested in June for DUI and had her nursing license suspended. WPRI first reported on the arrest in July of this year. From the news outlet: Sherry McCaffrey, 59, of Rehoboth, was arrested on June 26 in Glocester…
As Starcasm previously reported, 90 Day Fiancé Season 6 star Leida Margaretha is facing two new felony charges in Wisconsin. Both charges are identity theft in order to obtain money or credit, a Class H Felony. We now have the criminal complaint for the new charges, and the allegations are nearly identical to Leida’s previous…
90 Day Fiancé Season 6 star Leida Margaretha has picked up two new felony charges in Wisconsin. According to court records, Leida has been charged with two felony counts of identity theft in order to obtain money or credit. The charges are in Winnebago County, which is not the county where Leida lives. Starcasm has…
During the Welcome To Plathville Season 7 premiere, Isaac Plath revealed he has put his dreams of becoming a professional pilot on the back burner. “I just recently got a new job farming,” Isaac said. “I just love driving tractors. I’ve always loved driving tractors.” He then revealed the impact of his new job on…
Congratulations are in order for Love After Lockup and Life After Lockup star Bianca DePalo as she just announced she is currently pregnant! Bianca made the announcement on Instagram with a photo that included a series of sonograms, a teddy bear, baby booties, flowers, and a sign that reveals she is expecting a baby girl…
Love After Lockup Season 1 star Garrett Tanner is getting yet another 15 minutes of fame thanks to a viral video of his fiancée (and baby mama) being arrested after running across the street drunk and topless. Garrett, who appeared with Johnna DiGrigoli in the very first season of Love After Lockup, is featured prominently…
The son of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby is back in jail in Utah. According to jail records, Robert Cosby, Jr. is currently in custody of the Salt Lake County Jail. He was arrested by the Taylorsville Police Department on September 7 and is currently facing multiple criminal charges, including…
Unexpected dad Max Schenzel can add yet another felony conviction to his criminal resume. The 26-year-old recently pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge in Maricopa County Superior Court. Max’s latest arrest and conviction resulted in a probation violation stemming from his drug paraphernalia possession conviction in April of 2024. Despite Max’s extensive criminal history,…
On the current season of Welcome To Plathville, Kim Plath reveals she and boyfriend Ken Palmer are no longer romantically involved. “Ken and I are still friends, but that’s it,” she says in a confessional. “We don’t kiss. We don’t have sex — at least for now.” However, there are rumors swirling online that the…
90 Day Fiancé stars Adnan and Tigerlily Abdelfattah celebrated their son Zeyn’s first birthday with a trip to an indoor waterpark resort this week. Unfortunately, the family’s celebration quickly turned to frustration — and then terror. Tigerlily revealed in a series of Instagram story posts that she had an unpleasant customer service experience at the…
Exactly one month after filing for legal separation from her husband, 90 Day Fiancé Season 6 star Leida Margaretha has had a change of heart. Leida filed a Stipulation Dismissing Divorce/Legal Separation earlier today. The Stipulation was signed by Leida’s husband, and 90 Day Fiancé co-star, Eric Rosenbrook. A judge signed off on an Order…
Former Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Eason became an overnight reality TV star after her episode of 16 and Pregnant debuted in January of 2010. A major part of the reason Jenelle garnered so much attention was her very contentious relationship with her mother, Barbara “Babs” Evans. Fast forward more than 15 years and it…
Life After Lockup‘s self-proclaimed “stiletto wearing felon” LaTisha Collier continues to pile up more active court cases. On the same day LaTisha was in court for her most recent felony criminal charges, her current landlord filed documents starting yet another eviction process against her. LATISHA FELONY FORGERY & IDENTITY THEFT UPDATE LaTisha Collier was in…
Unexpected mom Myrka Arriaga is pregnant again! The 21-year-old made the pregnancy announcement with a dramatic TikTok video earlier today. In the clip (included below), Myrka and her sister joke around as they wait for the results of a pregnancy test. “Taking a test 6 months pp ft my sister,” Myrka writes at the beginning…
We have another installment of Starcasm’s Love After Lockup inmate chart series, this time highlighting what many fans consider to be the best season from the entire franchise: Love After Lockup Season 2. Below is a list of all the couples featured on the second season, two of which were returning from Season 1: Angela…
Former Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant star Rachel Beaver has a well-documented history of dating bad boys. Starcasm has exclusive updates on the three most well known of Rachel’s exes, including the father of her one-year-old son River. During her time on MTV, Rachel was caught in a bit of a love triangle between former…
TLC just announced a new season of Seeking Sister Wife will premiere Monday, September 22 at 9/8c. Seeking Sister Wife Season 6 will feature two returning families and three new families. “TLC’s Seeking Sister Wife returns this September spotlighting the evolving dynamics of plural marriage through fresh stories and familiar faces,” the network press release…
A&E is expanding their Crime & Investigation catalog with a brand new docuseries titled Family Lockup. The new show is from the producers of the network’s long-running prison docuseries 60 Days In and is set to premiere Thursday, August 21 at 10/9c. Below is the first preview trailer for Family Lockup, followed by information about…
Love During Lockup and Life After Lockup star LaTisha Collier was arrested yet again over the weekend. The 38-year-old felontrepreneur was charged with felony counts of forgery and identity theft, in addition to driving without a license and an expired registration. Given that LaTisha was arrested on a Saturday, it seemed unlikely we would be…
Love During Lockup and Life After Lockup star LaTisha Collier is back in jail in Iowa and facing new felony charges. According to jail records, LaTisha was arrested on Saturday, August 9 on the following charges: • Felony Forgery • Felony Identity Theft (Over $1,000) • Misdemeanor Driving With No Insurance • Misdemeanor No Registration…
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star Varvara “Varya” Malina caught a break by dodging a felony theft charge in a Tennessee court on Tuesday. As Starcasm previously reported, Geoffrey Paschel’s Russian girlfriend was arrested for felony theft last month after she reportedly walked into multiple Lowe’s locations and walked out with merchandise valued…
As Starcasm was the first to report, 90 Day Fiancé star Leida Margaretha was arrested earlier this month for felony bail jumping. The arrest was due to a bond violation stemming from Leida’s January arrest for domestic disorderly conduct and mistreatment of an animal. The bond condition Leida violated was not updating her address and…
90 Day Fiancé Season 6 star Leida Margaretha has filed for legal separation from her husband, Eric Rosenbrook. The document was filed in Adams County court on Monday, July 28, which was 19 days after the couple’s five-week-old daughter, Alisa Eleanor Rosenbrook, passed away. As first reported by @Shabooty, Leida made multiple filings on Monday,…
Love After Lockup Season 6 star Kurtis King was convicted of murder in Texas District Court on July 24. An announcement from the District Attorney of Tarrant County reveals 35-year-old Kurtis was sentenced to 35 years in state prison. KURTIS KING MURDER CHARGE DETAILS Kurtis King hit 35-year-old Ellis Latavion Laron Smith with his car…
Welcome To Plathville star Moriah Plath has previously talked about her struggles with alopecia, including the difficult time she had as a child when she lost all of her hair. “When I was a little girl, when I was three years old, I lost all my hair for several years,” she revealed in a Welcome…
90 Day Fiancé star Leida Margaretha has been arrested for felony bail jumping. According to jail records, the 36-year-old was booked Thursday morning just before 9AM in her home county in Wisconsin. Leida was still out on bond stemming from her January arrest for domestic disorderly conduct and mistreatment of an animal after an altercation…
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