Alix Earle is not feeling loose-tongued about her history with Alex Cooper outside the main show!

The media personality gladly passed up the opportunity to bring her bitter episode with her former business partner to the fore as she released her latest Netflix series “Earle Meets World.”

Alix Earle and Alex Cooper have engaged in media back-and-forth since Earle left The Unwell Network in 2025, which housed her podcast “Hot Mess,” launched in 2023.

The content creator and her sister, Ashtin, got chatty about what happened while filming the show, their headspace, and how they thought their family wouldn’t survive the shocking revelations.

Fortunately, Earle noted that they built an unbreakable bond from that experience, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. However, she identified an aspect of the storyline and filming she would love to rearrange if given the chance to edit it.

While playing a game of putting their sibling knowledge to the test, Earle wrote “Alex” on the whiteboard, referring to her tense feud with the podcast host after the falling out over a year ago.

The media personality has explored her side of the collapsed friendship with the “Call Her Daddy” podcast host, making their dispute a storyline in the new series.

Earle had earlier promised to respond to Cooper’s challenge that Earle stopped calling her out through reposts, likes, and reposts instead of addressing their issues directly.

Cooper reportedly told her former pal that no NDA was signed during their friendship and partnership, which meant she could share her version of events if she wished, per PEOPLE.

Why The 25-Year-Old Kept Quiet About The Feud For So Long

In another report by Page Six, Earle explained that she stayed silent for a while about their falling out because she was scared of the Unwell Network founder.

Earle added that she was sternly advised to avoid clashing with Cooper and her camp because they will always win and come out on top. She recalled the “Call Her Daddy” podcast host telling her to ditch the idea of ever getting into an argument with her because it would cost her.

Earle reflected on stumbling upon news of her removal from Unwell Network in the media, explaining that she didn’t realize things were going wrong between them for a long time because she completely adored Cooper.

Earle continued that despite being so obsessed with the content creator and making herself available to work with her, she was always manipulated, used, and mistreated. 

She claimed that Cooper had also put her in an uncomfortable position years ago when she asked her s-xually charged questions on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast despite knowing her chances of responding were high because she was drunk.

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Alix Earle’s Father Slammed Unwell Network For Flouting Terms Of Their Agreement

The businesswoman said she asked Cooper to omit that part of the interview, but she was met with an emphatic refusal, adding another layer to the betrayal. On the business side, the wound cut even deeper as Earle’s dad, TJ Earle, who also doubles as her manager, identified inconsistencies in their partnership.

According to him, Cooper’s company offered them far less than they initially promised, and his daughter often found herself doing everything on set that paid professionals were meant to do. From setting up lighting and camera equipment to producing, TJ explained that Earle never got external help with any of it.

When she spoke out, she was told to hire her own help, and she felt pressured to renew her contract for one more year while also dealing with isolation from the network and missed invites to their meetings.

Earle’s father saw Cooper’s actions as desperate, while her mother, Alisa Earle, slammed their daughter’s former business partner as a bully. 

The ‘Hot Mess’ Podcaster Was Warned About The Consequence Of Her Silence

Earle and Cooper’s beef has caught the attention of notable content creators in the industry like Dave Portnoy and Brianna LaPaglia. The latter, as shared by The Blast, had warned Earle about the possibility of her spilling the real tea if she refused to break her silence.

A crack in Earle and Cooper’s paradise was picked up by their fans when the former skipped a Super Bowl weekend organized by Unwell Network. The feud was eventually confirmed when Earle’s podcast was dropped from the network in 2025. 

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While a suspicious silence followed, subtle digs and comments began to drop from both women, reinforcing the narrative that things were not well between the former business partners.

LaPaglia confirmed that the feud between the content creators was far from a cheap publicity stunt, and she was in the best position to speak categorically on it, thanks to her in-depth knowledge of the inner workings.

LaPaglia explained that she kept mum on the issue because of concerns about lawsuits and financial ruin; however, she said she’s ready to share the story privately with anyone bold enough to approach her publicly.

Alix Earle Saw Raw Moments On The Show As A Great Way To Connect With Fans

Back in August, Earle said she was excited to have the show released on the streaming platform and to show fans a deeper side of her family and how they handled the emotions that ran high while the tapes were rolling.

The Blast noted that it was pretty difficult to shoot some scenes because she felt exposed and vulnerable at the time, but everything wrapped up nicely as soon as the director yelled cut.

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While awaiting the show’s release, Earle got her hands full with another career milestone: she snatched up a partnership deal with Dunkin’ for an “Earle-Y Riser” Meal deal, partly inspired by her younger siblings.

Earle added that the idea to create the three MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats is a testament to her relationship with the three younger sisters her father welcomed with their mom, Ashley Dupré.

Aside from the Dunkin’ collab, Earle also appeared on “Dancing With The Stars” while sealing her cult following on TikTok with “Get Ready With Me” videos.

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Joseline Hernandez is letting fans into her pregnancy journey! Most recently, she surprised her Instagram timeline with updated photos of her pregnancy bump and her child. Now, fans are flooding her comment section with mentions of Balistic Beats and the resemblance between him and the baby in the sonogram photos.

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Joseline Hernandez Pens Sweet Note About Unborn Baby 

As mentioned, on Wednesday, Joseline dropped what appear to be 4D photos of her unborn baby on Instagram. Balistic Beats, their TV network, and their reality TV show were also tagged in the post. Her post held several slides of different photo angles of the couple’s first baby together. Also, Joseline included an updated look at her bare baby bump. Like the sonogram photos, she shared the outer view of her unborn child from multiple angles. Meanwhile, Joseline’s caption contained sweet words about what the baby means to her and Balistic.

“A love we prayed for, a blessing we already cherish, and the sweetest new chapter for our family. Our little blessing is surrounded by so much love already. We can’t wait to meet you, baby. 🤍🍼✨”

In the comment section, Daddy Beats joked about their baby’s positioning in one of the photos. “@joseline First slide baby is giving the middle Finger,” he wrote, adding emojis.

Fans Say Baby Is Balistic Beats’ Twin

Joseline Hernandez’s IG post has gotten over 45,000 likes and more than 600 comments since posting early Wednesday. The fans didn’t hold back on taking wild guesses about the baby’s gender, while some stood strong on who the unborn child resembles the most. The short answer? Balistic Beats!

@thatssootoriii commented, “Baby look just like Balistic already😂.”

“The baby 👀👀 just like the daddy 😂😂❤️❤️🙌🙌,” @mizbenzay_1111 said.

“lol I agree with the comments.. the baby already looks like Balistic 😩🥹❤️,” @honey.stormm wrote.

“Looking just like Balistic already ❤️,” @lifeofa_ commented.

“That’s A Baby Boy 🥹,” @lourdesnicole_worl said.

“Ballistic’s whole face !!! Congratulations Joseline 💙💙💙,” @niyaspazz added.

“Aw wow The baby look like ballistic omg,” @plorraine.xo weighed in.

“Omg @joseline I can see the baby looking just like @balisticbeats #twinning 👶🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” @gailhudson commented.

“Omgggg that baby is gonna be ballistics TWINNN 🥹🥰 I see him in the baby already . Idk why I feel like it’s a GIRL 💖 Idk but even if it’s a boy what a BLESSING ! 🩵🩷,” @_nukie_nuk said.

“The baby looks like Balistic & I think it’s a boy💙🥰,” @loya.lty5870 added.

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Asian Doll is soaking up a different kind of love these days, and her latest social media snaps have fans catching all the feels. The rapper gave followers a glimpse into her girl-mom bliss, sharing some adorable moments with her little one.

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Asian Doll’s Baby Girl Is Stealing The Show!

In a couple of photos posted this week on X, Asian Doll poses in a pink robe, her glam on point, rocking a sleek, side-parted updo and stud earrings. Right alongside her is her baby girl, who looks just as precious in the sweet snaps. In one photo, the little one wears a white long-sleeve shirt layered under an animal-print top, paired with two tiny pigtails. Another shows her in pink floral pajamas with a fuzzy pink headband, flashing what looks like the happiest little smile.

The wholesome mother-daughter moments offer a sweet peek at Asian Doll enjoying life with her mini-me, who is clearly stealing the show. “I’m really a girl mom doing mommy content on YouTube with my daughter. I can’t believe my life 🥹🎀,” she wrote in the caption.

The Fans Said Baby Girl Is Too Cute

Fans ran straight to TSR’s Instagram comment section and ran it up over Asian Doll’s sweet mommy-and-daughter snaps. Some said her baby girl looks just like Summer Walker’s daughter, while others shared how happy they are to see Asian Doll in her mommy era — and of course, the consensus is that her little one is absolutely adorable!

This Instagram user @ashley.brionne added, “I love seeing girl moms being girls moms 😍😂”

And, Instagram user @dshainarenee claimed, “they are so cute😍”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @shanae310 shared, “That baby then turned her soft♥️🥺🥹😭😩”

While Instagram user @chinxx.ii wrote, “Her baby and Summer’s could lowkey be twins.”

Also, Instagram user @t_fpss claimed, “So cuteee😍😍😍 Motherhood looks great on her💗”

Finally, @asiandabrat commented “THANK YOU SHADEROOM ❤️❤️”

Remember When Asian Doll Put Fans On Baby Name Duty?

As previously reported, Asian Doll had already tapped in with her fans for help picking a name for her second daughter. After revealing she was expecting another baby girl, the Dallas rapper admitted she was stuck on what to call her little one and wanted the name to follow the same “Mi’” pattern as her own name, Mi’Sharron, and her first daughter Mi’Lani.

Asian Doll even put the decision to a fan vote, asking followers to choose between “Mi’Kayla,” “Mi’Lasian,” “Mi’Lania,” or something completely different. Now, with her latest mommy-and-daughter moments, fans are getting another sweet glimpse into the girl-mom era she’s stepping into.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s widow, Tenisha Warner, claimed she is at “risk” of losing her Georgia home due to mounting debt.

According to court documents obtained by Us on Wednesday, September 9, Tenisha, 48, revealed that the home she and daughter MacKenzie, 9, has a “significant mortgage of approximately $700,000 in debt” following Malcolm’s death last year.

“Without adequate funding, Tenisha and MacKenzie risk losing their Georgia home,” the docs read.

Tenisha alleged her mother-in-law, Pamela Warner, “relies on what she calls ‘a separate trust in Georgia (the Grace Holdings Trust) wherein Malcolm purchased a residence for his wife, Tenisha and his daughter,’ as if Malcolm, Tenisha, and MacKenzie did not live in that Georgia home together as a family while he was alive.” She insisted the Georgia home is the “sole asset” of that alleged trust.

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Tenisha also claimed that her mother-in-law sold the California home that Malcolm intended to leave her. (Pamela was named the successor trustee of Malcolm-Jamal’s Warner Family Trust.)

“Malcolm intended to leave his family’s California home to Tenisha and MacKenzie, but instead, Pamela sold the home and converted it to cash now held by the 1996 Trust,” the docs alleged. “This is the home where MacKenzie, Tenisha, and Malcolm first lived and where MacKenzie developed the core memories of her father.”

Tenisha claimed that she and MacKenzie can’t fathom not having the Georgia house “after already losing their California home.”

Tenisha also alleged that she “was instructed to stop submitting household bills for payment, and no further funds were made available for the family’s support” after Pamela “sought appointment as executor of Malcolm’s estate.”

“Tenisha sacrificed her career to raise and homeschool their daughter, MacKenzie, and support Malcolm’s career, leaving the family dependent on Malcolm’s income and assets,” the docs read. “The sudden termination of that support left Tenisha, while grieving her husband, solely responsible for the family’s mortgage, utilities, taxes, insurance, medical expenses, food, transportation, and their daughter’s education and activities.”

Us had reached out to Tenisha and Pamela’s lawyers for comment.

The former Cosby Show actor died in July 2025 after an accidental drowning while on vacation with his wife and daughter in Costa Rica. He was 54.

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Earlier this year, Tenisha filed a lawsuit against Pamela claiming that she was entitled to $1.2 million, which was the alleged equivalent of what her late husband promised her as part of their premarital agreement. TMZ reported in August that Pamela reached a settlement with her granddaughter’s representatives, stating that the agreement “provides for Malcolm’s daughter to receive the majority remainder of the Trust and Estate.”

Last month, Tenisha honored Malcolm on what would have been his 56th birthday.

“Every year we spent his birthday at home, just the three of us,” Tenisha wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of her and MacKenzie standing in a room filled with stuffed animals and a “happy birthday” banner on the wall. “He always said that was all he needed because it brought him the most joy to begin every new year of his life with us. The only other guests were our daughter’s dolls and stuffed animals. Every single one was lined up in the dining room to celebrate with him.”

Big Brother live feeds update has really good stuff, plus an eviction prediction for tomorrow night. Let’s get into Dee Valladares‘s fit of rage and Angela Murray tormenting Melody and Drew because of what she saw them do in the pool.

Big Brother: Angela Calls Out Melody and Drew

Angela plopped down next to Melody Morris and Drew Campbell and ruined their day. Angela said she saw what they were doing in the pool. She told Melody and Drew you aren’t hiding anything. Melody said you saw us playing footsies.

Angela said she’d keep it secret. Melody said she didn’t want anybody to know she was playing footsies with Drew because his feet are gross. Angela said they had a lot to drink. Then, Drew laughingly snapped at Angela “go to bed.”

She told Melo-Drew it keeps her hopeful and Melody said, “Probably other people are hopeful too.” Angela cam-talked “Guys, help me out, make them [makes smooch noises].”

Big Brother 28: Dee Doesn’t Care About Rules?

First, Dee should get a penalty vote if she’s on the block after the Big Brother Blockbuster. This is her second major Have-Not offense. Seven weeks ago, on Kamu Kirk‘s HOH, Dee was a Have-Not and at Kamu’s HOH candy stash.

This week, Dee’s a Have-Not again, and is back to rule breaking. Yesterday, she took a bin of hot water into the cold Have-Not shower with her. The rules say cold shower. It’s a punishment. Big Brother should hit Dee with a penalty vote.

The last time I remember a penalty vote was against Matt Clines in BB19. But he deliberately ate real food and took hot showers, chasing a penalty vote, so he’d be evicted instead of his showmance Raven.

Also, Dee cam-talked that she didn’t mean what she said at the veto meeting that she doesn’t care about winning Big Brother because she already won Survivor. Dee said that was just for game play reasons. She cried and says she really does want to win. Dee also had a meltdown, saying she wants to “burn this house down.”

Strange Pranks in the BB28 House

Dee played a bizarre prank, deliberately trying to scare Barrett Pfeiffer and Drew. Dee spelled out RIP in M&M’s on a segment of the Have-Not bed. And then she made a weird sort of symbol that you couldn’t tell what it was.

Angela was watching and giggling as Dee spelled RIP and joked about adding B&D below it. Then Dee laid a weird torture shackle by the symbol. She told Rick Devens the symbol doesn’t mean anything. It’s just to mess with Barrett and Drew.

Yash Patel and Drew looked at it and were kind of freaked. Drew called it a shrine. And Dee said she’d never tell them what it means, like how they don’t know who bit the hot dog. Angela lied and said Dee told her what it meant.

But Angela also told Drew she would’ve figured it out. Melody went off about it representing the F2 and the jury. Yash told Taylor Brown who knows and “that ain’t for this to figure out”.

Big Brother: Chaos in the Comics

It felt to me like Big Brother body-shamed Barrett with his Big Brother comic. They drew him so much skinnier than he really is. Like bone-skinny. That’s the equivalent of drawing someone a little chunky as really obese.

Also speaking of the comics. Yash’s was The Skullet. Named for his hair-do. Devens was Diamond Devens which is just okay. Taylor’s was Pod Almighty. I figured it’d be a pod thing. Angela’s was Eggs-ecutioner. Dee’s was Dee-stroyer.

Drew was Rebel Without a Comb. That would be so much funnier if the casuals knew that Taylor stole his hairbrush. Melody’s was lame but then again, she’s not done much this season. So, a toilet themed comic is appropriate.

Lala‘s was disturbing. It was the tongue thrasher from the 80’s themed competition she won. If they were being real, it would’ve been a comic of her cooking and cleaning while Drew and Devens sat waiting to be fed.

Haley Thogmartin‘s was the Flanimal. Mallory’s was predictable – pipe queen – but I love the Game of Thrones inspiration behind it. Kamu’s was Mixed Martial Artist showing him shirtless painting a portrait.

Chuk Anyanwu‘s was funny. It called him Chuk Wagon and had him as a cowboy. That’s not the funny part. On the left was a sign that says “Welcome to Dull City”. That was maybe the funniest thing on the comics.

Lyric Medeiros‘s was the One Hit Wonder which is sad since it wasn’t even about her, it was about her dad Glenn Medeiros. Jason De Puy‘s was Heavy Kettle and looked like an Avatar teapot robot. Rome Seymour‘s was the Rome-ancer with him playing pickleball. Meh. Ashley Trail‘s was Burger Kong. Also, Meh.

Big Brother 28: Mallory is Not Into Barrett

Barret said when he was watching Survivor 50 a few months ago, “if you told me that the guy that flipped the Mr. Beast coin [Devens] was going to accost me in front of the Big Brother House this summer, I would’ve thought you were lying”.

Also, Julie Chen had Mallory on her podcast and said, “I thought there might’ve been a romance brewing between you and Barrett?” And with zero hesitation, Mallory said no and accompanied that with a head shake.

It’s Barrett’s 28th birthday and Angela and Devens made up a little song for him. Angela hugged him and Barrett went to get his birthday hug from Devens. But he told Barrett he didn’t want to get him sick but he didn’t care and hugged Devens anyway.

He sounds bad like the cold moved into his chest. After tawkward silence, Barrett made small talk asking, “How did you sleep?” Turns out Barrett slept fine but Angela and Devens didn’t because production left the lights on until 2 A.M. Angela plans to complain.

Then, Barrett was hiding out alone upstairs and cam-talked to pre-jurors saying they were fun to play the game with. Barrett said he knows he needs to go socialize with the others, but then he didn’t go. But he’s going to force himself to do it.

Big Brother: Current Vote Counts

Okay, let’s talk about the current vote count in the house for tomorrow’s live eviction. There’s five votes so that means three to evict. Barrett says his HOH will be a waste if Angela goes this week. He really wants Dee or Devens gone.

So, if it’s the ropes or something physical and Dee wins the Big Brother Blockbuster, then it’ll be Angela versus Devens. If so, Drew and Dee likely evict Angela. Taylor, Melody and Yash will likely evict Devens.

Even knowing where the others are voting, I doubt Drew or Dee will vote with the house. Because voting against Devens would hurt their hearts. Dee laid groundwork trying to protect her jury vote by telling Angela she wants to throw Devens a pity vote.

If Angela wins, and it’s Dee versus Devens for the eviction vote, it’ll be a wider margin. Drew will vote to evict Dee most likely since he doesn’t want to cast a vote against Devens. And Melody, Angela, Yash and Taylor will likely evict Devens.

Now let’s talk about Barrett’s worst nightmare. It starts with Devens winning the Big Brother Blockbuster. I worry with him being sick, he won’t perform well in any kind of competition that’s anything but pure luck. And if it’s Angela versus Dee on the block, it might be unanimous to save Dee.

Comedian Bobby Ulrich is coming for the influencer economy, and he didn’t come alone.

Ulrich Entertainment Worldwide has announced the streaming debut of “Clout,” a new scripted comedy that goes behind the filters and the fame to skewer the manufactured personas and viral obsession driving social media culture today.

Ulrich Built The Show From The Ground Up

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Ulrich created, wrote, produced, and stars in “Clout.” He’s currently out on the road doing stand-up as an opener for Tiffany Haddish, and the “Girls Trip” star has already put her support for the project on the record, reacting to the trailer on her Instagram page.

“Social media has become one of the most outrageous phenomena in modern society. Everyone’s chasing likes, followers, and fame, so I figured it was finally time someone made fun of it,” Ulrich said.

Cobra Kai And The Rookie Alums Round Out The Cast

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Ulrich is joined on screen by Rayna Vallandingham, known to Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” audience, who takes on the female lead role, and Titus Makin Jr., who fans will recognize from ABC’s “The Rookie.”

Behind the camera, the series is directed by Riker Lynch, a Billboard-charting recording artist and Cannes Film Festival winner. Tai Savet, executive producer of VH1’s “Love & Listings,” is executive producing. Tribeca One Distribution is handling distribution, with Tyler Maddox involved in getting the project out to audiences.

A Full Season Could Be Next

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The pilot has already generated enough buzz to get a bigger conversation started.

“The first pilot did so well, we’re now in talks about doing a full season, with A-list talent already in the works,” Savet said.

“Clout” leans directly into the absurdities of modern creator culture, from the chase for followers and viral fame to the increasingly blurred line between someone’s real life and the version they’re selling to millions of people online.

With Haddish publicly in its corner, a cast pulling from television, comedy, and entertainment, and a full season already being discussed, the pilot may be just the start for “Clout.”

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Lindsay Clancy’s attorney has taken the extraordinary step of asking President Donald Trump for a pardon after the Massachusetts mother’s murder case ended in a mistrial — and while the White House has not responded, Trump himself has already weighed in on the high-profile case.

Kevin Reddington, who represented Clancy throughout her nearly seven-week trial, made the public appeal on the September 8, 2026, episode of Good Morning America, days after a 12-person jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision in the case of the mother charged with killing her three young children in January 2023.

“Mr. President, I would hope that you would consider this young lady and the person she is, what she’s been through, and consider a pardon,” Reddington said.

Donald Trump on the Lindsay Clancy Case

Trump addressed the Clancy case on the day the mistrial was declared, telling reporters that coverage of the trial was on “television so much” that it was “hard not to follow it.”

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“Look, she did a horrible, horrible thing. Can’t be worse,” Trump said of Clancy. “But you’ll find out what the price to pay is. There’ll be a price. It’s going to be mental institution or jail or something, but I guess they’re going to go through another trial. It’s too bad.”

The president’s remarks stopped well short of any indication he would consider clemency. And as of Reddington’s Good Morning America appearance, the White House had not responded to the attorney’s public pardon request.

Kevin Reddington’s Pardon Request Explained

Reddington’s appeal to Trump came after a jury deliberated for six days and more than 30 hours before deadlocking 11-1, with one male juror refusing to join the rest of the panel in a not-guilty verdict.

Clancy’s attorney told Good Morning America that he remained “upset” over how the case ended, placing the blame on the lone holdout juror.

“He had agreed, according to the note from the forelady, that he had doubt but he would not present the law of reasonable doubt as presented by the judge,” Reddington said. “That’s not right and that’s why I was upset.”

Asked about the possibility of a retrial, Reddington said he hoped Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz would reconsider pursuing the case again after sitting through the evidence presented over the course of the trial.

“He’s a very hard-charging prosecutor, a conservative gentleman,” Reddington said of Cruz. “I hope however after sitting through this trial and seeing the evidence that was presented from the government as well as from the defense, that he would revisit that issue and hopefully would be able to work something out that would be acceptable to both sides.”

Inside the Charges Against Lindsay Clancy

Clancy was charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 deaths of her three children Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months. She pleaded not guilty.

Prosecutors alleged Clancy fatally strangled the three children before attempting suicide by jumping out of a second-story window, an act that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Her defense team argued throughout the trial that she had been suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder before and at the time of the killings, and that she was not able to differentiate right from wrong.

Because of that, her attorneys argued, she should not be held criminally responsible for her children’s deaths.

Clancy faced the possibility of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. Had she been acquitted, she would likely have been sent to a secure state mental health facility.

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Lindsay Clancy is “scared” and “nervous” as she waits for the jury to determine whether she should be found criminally responsible for killing her three kids in January 2023, according to her lawyer. Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, shared the update about his client’s headspace while leaving the Plymouth County Superior Court on Thursday, August […]

District Attorney Timothy Cruz’s Response to the Mistrial Ruling

Cruz has so far declined to announce whether his office will pursue a retrial. Speaking outside the courthouse on September 4, 2026, after the mistrial ruling, the district attorney offered no concessions to the defense’s framing of the case.

“I appreciate the fact that there are strong feelings and opinions tied to this case,” Cruz said. “However, our job is to set aside our feelings and focus solely on the facts. The facts are Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and the evidence suggested to us that she was in control of her actions when she committed those homicides.”

Another hearing has been scheduled for September 29, 2026, as the future of the case remains unclear.

Kevin Reddington on Lindsay Clancy

In the moments after the mistrial was declared, Reddington delivered an emotional statement to reporters, defending both his client and his handling of the case.

“Well, obviously this is not a time for gloating or bragging, expressing victory. It’s a very sad case,” Reddington told reporters on September 4, 2026. “[Plymouth County District Attorney] Cruz knows that he was crushed, that he doesn’t have a case, he doesn’t have to stand here and say that he’s advocating on behalf of the victims and then look down to see what their names are.”

The attorney went on to describe Clancy as a courageous person who had endured nearly seven weeks of testimony while confined to a wheelchair.

“I’m representing a woman who is a fantastic, wonderful individual. This woman is so brave; so awesome. Every day she came into this court house, stood tall — no pun intended, the poor thing is in a wheelchair as we all know for the rest of her life — sat there through seven weeks of a trial where nobody had anything bad to say about her except for the two prosecutors and apparently Tim Cruz.”

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Reddington also spoke about how Clancy responded any time her three children were mentioned during the proceedings.

“It’s not right what she had to go through, because she grieves the loss of those three children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, because I know their names. I don’t have to look down on a piece of paper and find out what their names are,” he said. “Every time somebody had something to say about those young kids, Lindsay would smile and say, ‘I’m glad.’ She wants them to be remembered.”

The attorney was pointed in his criticism of the lone juror who refused to acquit, saying the other jurors were “robbed” of the outcome the majority had reached.

“They know that they were robbed … he stole seven weeks of the life of these other jurors who were so attentive … so wonderful … you could see how defeated they were sitting there,” Reddington said. “I have a funny feeling they would have gone on for another week. So I hope that guy can sleep at night.”

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Reddington added that Clancy was “not good” following the mistrial, and neither were her parents.

“Lindsay is very very very strong, she is a very very intelligent young woman, very emotionally invested and just a classic example of a tragic … her life is a tragedy,” he said.

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Drake Maye was one of the first players picked in the 2024 NFL draft, and his then-girlfriend, Ann Michael Maye, was by his side when he joined the New England Patriots.

“Drake, words cannot describe how proud I am of you,” Ann gushed via Instagram in April 2024. “What an incredible blessing it has been to be by your side through all of this❤️ I love you and can’t wait for this next chapter!”

Drake, who previously was the quarterback for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, was drafted by the Patriots in the first round. While making strides on the football field, Drake and Ann got engaged in January 2025 before tying the knot that June.

The newlyweds had a wild first year of marriage, including Drake leading the Patriots to his first Super Bowl appearance with a win against the Denver Broncos in January 2026. Ann was by her husband’s side every step of the way — including two snow-filled playoffs ahead of the February 2026 Super Bowl, which the team ultimately lost to the Seattle Seahawks.

Keep scrolling for a look at Drake and Ann’s sweet love story:

January 2020

Drake posted his first Instagram photo with Hudson on New Year’s Day in 2020.

“Bringing in ‘20 with a 10🤤,” he captioned a photo of the pair standing cheek to cheek.

August 2020

“Somewhere on a beach 🏖,” the football player captioned a photo of him and Hudson enjoying a trip to Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

August 2021

Drake gave Ann a shout-out as she prepared to embark on a new chapter of life.

“Happy 18th to my girlfriend & best friend. Enjoy your day and college move in 🥰I love you❤️,” he wrote alongside two pictures of the couple, one of which was seemingly a prom photo.

July 2022

The twosome posed by the ocean together in a photo dump shared by Drake.

May 2023

“Spring Bling✨,” Drake wrote alongside a photo of the duo dressed up for a formal event. The athlete donned a crisp suit with a bowtie while Ann wore a cream-colored, spaghetti-strap dress with a multilayered skirt.

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April 2024

Ann showed her support for Drake ahead of the NFL draft.

“Today’s the day!” she wrote via her Instagram Story alongside an ESPN video of Maye, per Sportskeeda. “So excited for you @drakemaye.”

On the big day, Ann attended the ceremony with Drake when it was revealed he’d be joining the Patriots.

August 2024

Ann attended one of Drake’s first NFL games. “Just the beginning,” she captioned an Instagram pic of the couple on the sidelines.

January 2025

The couple got engaged when Drake dropped to one knee in a gorgeous oceanfront proposal. 

“Love doing life with you,” Drake shared via Instagram. “Can’t wait to marry you!”

June 2025

Drake and Ann didn’t waste much time tying the knot, getting hitched six months after their engagement. 

“What a night! Cheers to forever🥂I love you!” Drake wrote via Instagram, sharing a series of photos from their ceremony. 

August 2025

“Happy birthday to my better half, my best friend, and lucky enough to call you my wife❤️ I love you,” the NFL player wrote via Instagram on August 11 while celebrating Ann’s birthday.

A few weeks later on August 30, Ann toasted Drake’s birthday, writing via social media, “Happy birthday to my forever person❤️ I love you more than you know and am beyond lucky to be your wife! So thankful I get to do this life with you🥰.”

November 2025

During the 2025-2026 NFL season Ann started to go viral on TikTok for her cooking skills — especially when her videos featured her husband or were about feeding the football player.

A November 5 video of Ann’s spiced apple cider donut loaf was viewed more than 175,000 times within one week and received more than 550 comments.

“Ann love the baked goods but make sure Drake doesn’t overindulge. Need him to be quick on his feet,” one fan replied. “Thank you for taking care of Drake Maye, First Lady of New England,” another read.

The following month, Ann hosted a “Merry Bakemas” baking countdown where she cooked a sweet treat or bread ahead of the holidays. Drake was a frequent taste tester and guest in the TikTok series.

January 2026

Drake gave fans a glimpse at his home life with Ann during a January 21 press conference, revealing they are both pretty competitive.

“She started playing mahjong,” Drake said. “I haven’t gotten into that. Something like that. Playing Battleship or cards or anything that goes off of me playing her.”

He noted that the couple picked up playing tennis in the offseason and love to make a game out of it. “She’ll try anything we can compete in. She’s a great athlete,” Drake added.

Later that month, Ann was by Drake’s side when he led the Patriots to a victory over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game, securing a spot in Super Bowl LX — the first of his career.

While most fans were thrilled to see the Pats make their way back to the big game, others couldn’t stop talking about Drake’s body language towards Ann after the January 25 victory.

“Why does he always seem so standoffish around her? She was so excited,” one user wrote in the comments section after the NFL shared a video of Ann congratulating Drake after the game where he appeared to be looking everywhere but at his wife who is trying to hug him.

A separate user noted, “He looks like he couldn’t care less that she’s there — and this is coming from a die hard patriots fan. It hardly looks like a couple celebrating going to the Super Bowl. Awkward.”

“I’m sure that he loves her. He’s just locked in,” one fan wrote in defense of the player. “He knows that he has one more game to win.”

Ann, for her part, didn’t appear to be phased by the critics, sharing her own celebratory post via Instagram on January 26.

“WE ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!!!!❤️💙❤️💙 Words can’t even begin to describe how proud I am of you, #10!!!! Watching your dreams come true is the biggest blessing and I love you!!!!!” she captioned a series of photos with Drake, who looked happy to be by her side.

February 2026

Drake addressed a question about getting married when he was just 22 years old during Super Bowl media availability, explaining, “My teammates have the right to whatever they choose but I would definitely advise them to eventually get married. It’s one of the best things I’ve experienced in my life. There’s no better feeling than coming home to a wife that loves you and cares for you.”

He continued, “I know my teammates, some of them are experiencing different parts of their life. I chose to get married young, and I don’t regret it one bit.”

That same month, Ann showed Drake some love after the Patriots lost Super Bowl 2026.

“Not how we wanted it to end but still thanking God for this incredible season❤️,” she wrote via Instagram on February 11, sharing photos from the big game. “We are blessed to be surrounded by such an amazing group of people, who made this season what it was. This is only the beginning!!”

March 2026

After a whirlwind 2025-2026 football season, the Mayes jetted off to Japan for a well-earned vacation. Ann documented their trip via social media in early March.

April 2026

Drake and Ann headed to Georgia to watch the 2026 Masters Tournament. “I love @themasters ⛳️💚,” Ann wrote via Instagram alongside several photos on the green with her husband.

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August 2026

Shortly after their 1st wedding anniversary, Ann Michael opened up about the most significant obstacle the couple has been forced to navigate during married life. 

“Moving to somewhere so completely different, being away from all of our friends and family is probably the most challenging part,” she exclusively told Us. “Luckily, we have great teammates and great friends here that have really made the New England area feel like home, which is great.”

She continued, “But you know, we’re both from North Carolina. Our parents live in the same neighborhood, and then we went to college in North Carolina, so we were never too far from family. That’s been the biggest adjustment.”