The world heard from Nolan Wells‘ self-proclaimed best friend, Warren Hudson, last week. In a three-part interview, Hudson explained how July 4 allegedly unfolded, from boarding the boat to returning Nolan’s phone. Now, his father is offering $50,000 for information surrounding the death.

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Why Is Warren Hudson’s Dad Offering A Reward?

According to TMZ, Dr. Benjamin Hudson is the latest to put up a reward for information about the death of Nolan Wells. Dr. Hudson is reportedly offering the money that “leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Nolan’s death.” 

“We don’t know that anyone had any involvement, but we care about Nolan and want to find out what happened,” Dr. Hudson told TMZ.

Benjamin made it clear that he doesn’t think the teenagers who were on three boats on July 4 had anything to do with the death. He told TMZ again, “We still don’t know what happened.” Dr. Hudson said he’s hoping the $50,000 reward will encourage someone to come forward with credible information. He believes potential witnesses aren’t speaking because of the public pressure surrounding the case. “We feel people aren’t talking because of the pressure of the case,” Dr. Hudson said.

Meanwhile, local law enforcement has suggested Nolan Wells’ death was an accidental drowning. Additionally, the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office has moved to seal the official autopsy report until a grand jury reviews it. A toxicology report is still pending. Meanwhile, an independent autopsy conducted in Washington, D.C., could not rule out foul play and listed “undetermined” for cause of death.

Dr. Benjamin Hudson Claims His Family Is Receiving Death Threats

Speaking to TMZ, Dr. Hudson also alleged that his family has been “living through a nightmare” since Nolan’s case went viral. He claims his family has received thousands of death threats. Hudson adds that he believes that’s also an obstacle for investigators gathering information.

Another man who was present on Horn Island on July 4 has also claimed he’s receiving death threats. Bart Edmiston Jr. secured a lawyer, who released a statement saying so and threatened to go after online creators and anyone else spreading unfounded misinformation in the case. So far, at least one cease-and-desist has been issued to creator Kymbra Li.

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“Officer” Brandon Tatum Reacts To Backlash Over Warren Hudson Interview

Following the release of part two of his interview with Warren Hudson, Brandon Tatum clapped back at internet users calling him out for giving Hudson a platform. He took aim at “ignorant melanated people” and claimed they want him to “hate white people.”

“I have said from the very beginning that I support finding out what happened to Nolan Wells. Everybody want to know what happened to Nolan Wells, when I talked to the young boys, they want to know what happened to Nolan Wells cause they weren’t there when he apparently died. But you want me to go out on a limb and hate these young boys because they white. You want me to hate white people. I’m not doing it. I’m not going to hate people because of the color of their skin,” Tatum said on Threads.

Still, the backlash has persisted. Most recently, Pastor Jamal Bryant took to the same platform to allege that Tatum is allegedly related to someone who snitched about the Denmark Vesey uprising in South Carolina back in 1822. The intercepted slave rebellion led to the arrests and hanging of at least 35 people.

Below Deck: Sailing Yacht alum Alli Dore revealed the results of her recent rib contouring procedure.

“Just under halfway at 5.5 weeks out of 12 and already convinced this is the best thing I’ve done,” Alli, 38, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, July 28. “Thank you to the @_snatchedwaist team for making this such a positive experience!”

Alli’s post, which was marked as a paid partnership Snatched Waist, included a side by side comparison of her midsection. Prior to the treatment, Alli donned a yellow bikini and she showed off her figure. For the end results, she wore black strapless bikini and flaunted her slimmed down waist.

The former reality star also teased that she will be sharing her “best recovery tips” later.

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Alli’s procedure reveal had mixed reactions amongst fans. Several expressed their concerns in the comments section.

“I’m so sorry u felt u needed to do this to yourself, I admired u from the first time I saw u on BD but this looks painful and so unnecessary for such a beautiful woman. 🤗 Not hating on u just concerned xo,” one user wrote while another replied, “I just want to say your body was so beautiful before and I feel so sad that you felt the need to do this. 💔.”

Multiple users reminded others to be mindful of what they’re saying and avoid spreading negativity.

“As women, let’s celebrate whatever makes another woman happy ❤️,” one person wrote while another shared, “This looks similar to my starting shape 😍 love it.”

Last month, Alli flew to Sanur, Bali with a group of influencers and former reality stars as they all underwent Snatched Waist’s procedure. According to the Snatched Waist website, the treatment does not remove a person’s ribs. Instead it is a “rib recontouring” process that uses liposuction to remove fat and then reshapes the lower ribs via an ultrasound. Following the ultrasound, the patient wears a fitted corset for 12 weeks.

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Love Is Blind’s Alexa Lemieux revealed that she underwent a breast augmentation and now is on the road to recovery. “My girls got a little ✨makeover✨ @Solomon Plastic Surgery,” the Netflix personality, 31, shared alongside a TikTok video on Tuesday, January 13, detailing what she had done in the clip captioned, “Get unready with me […]

Alli explained that the surgery was “minimally invasive” and she was inspired to get the procedure done after welcoming son River George in 2021.

“After having a baby I had rib flare and I’ve always wanted an hourglass waist so I was excited for this procedure,” she wrote via Instagram in June. “I’ll continue to share my recovery journey and I’ll post some before and after photos when my shape starts to show ✨.”

Alli appeared on Below Deck: Sailing Yacht season 3, which aired in 2022. The Australia native served as the ship’s third stewardess.

The idea of a “Glee curse” has lingered for years, fueled by the tragic deaths of three cast members. While some continue to point to those heartbreaking losses as evidence the show is “cursed,” Kevin McHale is pushing back against the narrative, arguing that it unfairly overshadows the lives of those involved.

The “Glee” curse narrative emerged following the deaths of some cast members. It gained traction following the release of the three-part miniseries, “The Price of Glee,” in which the tragic passing of Cory Monteith, Mark Salling, and Naya Rivera were explored.

Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams in the musical TV series, took to X on July 29 to share his thoughts about the so-called curse surrounding the show.

“Let me log off today because the way too many of you talk about real people who have passed as a ‘sacrifice’ or a ‘curse’ in regards to a tv show is f-cking diabolical and untethered from any sort of humanity or reality. get f-cked,” McHale wrote.

Many agreed with the actor’s sentiment. One user noted, “It’s so f-cking disrespectful to their memory and to their families and friends.” “When entertainment starts making people forget they’re talking about actual human beings, it’s time to step away from the screen,” another added.

The Actor Previously Talked About The ‘Curse’

In an interview on “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” in 2024, McHale discussed the so-called curse, admitting that they make jokes about it.

“The amount of times we’ve said some things that everyone gets really quiet, we’re like, ‘No no. Understand, if we don’t laugh about this, we will all just be sad, cause it’s insane. It really is crazy,” McHale said.

The actor added he wasn’t superstitious and didn’t believe in curses. As for what happened to his “Glee” co-stars, he said they were just coincidental. “I just think a lot of unfortunate, really horrible accidents do happen,” he stressed. Later, he said there’s nothing to be gained by believing “Glee” is cursed.

Three ‘Glee’ Main Cast Members Passed Away Tragically

Is the curse of Glee real?

Cory Monteith died at age 31 from an accidental drug and alcohol overdose.

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Mark Sallin died by suicide at age 35.

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Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson) passed away in 2013 due to an accidental overdose. The loss was a big blow to the cast and crew, and it was written into the fifth season of “Glee.” The show intentionally left out his character’s cause of death, and the cast sang emotional tributes to honor his memory.

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Mark Salling (Noah “Puck” Puckerman) faced legal troubles in the years before his death. In late 2015, he was arrested for possessing thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse materials. Salling agreed to a plea agreement and pleaded guilty in 2017. He died by suicide in January 2018, a few months before his sentencing hearing.

Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez) died of an accidental drowning in 2020. She went out boating on a lake with her then-4-year-old son, who was later found alone in the boat. Authorities concluded that the actress helped her son back into the boat before she drowned.

Several Of The Show’s Crew Members Also Died

“The Price of Glee” also mentioned the deaths of some other people associated with the show. An assistant director and a props crew member both died of a heart attack. A rigger and production assistant died by suicide, and a stand-in for actor Matthew Morrison died in a vehicular accident.

Many fans heavily criticized the docu-series for leaning into the “curse,” saying it exploited real-life tragedies for the sake of entertainment. Amid the backlash, a writer for the documentary claimed some “Glee” cast and crew were involved in the project, which was refuted by McHale, Chord Overstreet, and Jenna Ushkowitz.

“I think that’s all bullsh-t. I think anybody that knows anything about that show and experienced it doesn’t have anything to do with that from what I know,” Overstreet said.

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Is Ryan Murphy Rebooting ‘Glee’?

It has been more than a decade since “Glee” aired its final episode, and co-creator and showrunner Ryan Murphy teased it may be time to reboot the series.

“That show is interesting because it’s come back around. So many young people now watch it. And I’m like, ‘Maybe we should revisit that show’,” Murphy told PEOPLE.

While he didn’t confirm that a reboot is in the works, Murphy seems keen on the idea of creating “a new incarnation” of the Emmy-winning musical series.

Chile! Damson Idris is making it clear that sometimes the easiest way to protect your peace is with the tap of a button. The actor recently shared his thoughts on one social media feature that has become a favorite for anyone looking to cut out unwanted energy online.

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Damson Idris Says The Block Button Is A Vibe

In an Instagram Story shared this week, Damson Idris showed his appreciation for the block button, writing, “Blocking people is so 🔥 Poof. Now you don’t exist lol.” While the ‘Snowfall’ and ‘F1’ actor didn’t reveal who inspired the post or whether he recently used the feature himself, he appeared to be embracing the idea of removing negativity from his digital space.

Damson Has Roomies Confessing Their Blocks

Fans quickly made their way to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section and brought all the energy after Damson Idris shared his thoughts on blocking people. Some Roomies admitted they go on blocking sprees all the time, while others started guessing who the actor may have been referring to when he shared the message. A few even revealed who they recently blocked, and chile, the comments had everyone entertained.

One Instagram user @ayojugg said, “He blocked Coogler and Michael B. Jordan 😂 That marvel money bussin’”

This Instagram user @iamjuju_ commented, “My favorite thing to do .. very satisfying”

And, Instagram user @comedian_nodross added, “Until they text u from another number lmao”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @preeconsuelaa joked, “I have 1,400+ people in my block party 😂”

While Instagram user @maleya82 shared, “I LOVE a good block party. I provide the sodas and chairs too 🥳”

Instagram user @quair_ramik said, “Block lori Harvey so I can have my turn bro”

Lastly, Instagram user @couture.lol wrote, “Yup i just blocked keyshia Cole”

Damson Idris Has Been On A “Protect Your Peace” Wave

This isn’t the first time Damson has encouraged people to be mindful of their online presence. Last October, the British-Nigerian star advised his followers—especially younger social media users—to think carefully before posting negative comments, warning that words shared online can impact future opportunities. “The negative things you say online today can burn bridges you haven’t arrived at yet,” he wrote, adding that people should “walk with class and focus on your dream.”

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Kevin McHale has had enough with the chatter about a possible “curse” involving Glee.

“Let me log off today because the way too many of you talk about real people who have passed as a ‘sacrifice’ or a ‘curse’ in regards to a TV show is f***ing diabolical and untethered from any sort of humanity or reality,” McHale, 38, wrote via X on Wednesday, July 29. “Get f***ed.”

While it’s unclear what specifically caused McHale to speak out, the 2023 docuseries The Price of Glee was a three-part special that looked back on the deaths of several cast members, including Cory Monteith, who died from a drug overdose in 2013. He was 31.

Five years later, Mark Salling died by suicide at the age of 35, shortly after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography in 2018.

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Naya Rivera also tragically died from an accidental drowning in 2020 after saving her son during a boat accident. She was 33.

“It’s so tiring to read the comments of people who said something unnecessary like that. Please stop,” one fan commented in support of McHale’s post. Another user added, “I’ve always HATED seeing people talk about this. It’s so f***ing disrespectful to their memory and to their families and friends. I’ve always spoken up about it, and I’ll keep saying how cruel and thoughtless it is. It pisses me off so much!!!!!”

Glee, which ran from 2009 to 2015, followed optimistic teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) as he led McKinley High School’s glee club. The group was a place where ambitious and talented students could find strength, acceptance and their voice.

“I loved them all. I had a great time making that show,” cocreator Ryan Murphy told People in an interview published on Tuesday, July 28. “That show is interesting because it’s come back around. So many young people now watch it. And I’m like, ‘Maybe we should revisit that show.’”

He continued, “My nostalgia and love for that show is enough that I’m like, ‘Well, maybe people would like to see a new incarnation of that in some capacity.’ So yeah, I love that show and I loved what it became and what it meant to so many people.”

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One scene McHale and his costar Jenna Ushkowitz find a little “eerie” is an episode in season 3 where Finn (Monteith) learned that his father died of a drug overdose.

The scene “hit a little too close to home,” Ushkowitz, 40, said during a January 2024 episode iHeartRadio’s “And That’s What You REALLY Missed” podcast.

McHale agreed, “Way, way too close.”

Despite being inside prison walls, Kaalan Walker has someone on his team. He’s been serving his 50-year sentence for sexual assault crimes since 2022. He recently featured in his first interview since his incarceration. After its release, Kaalan’s wife, Hannah Walker, took to social media to praise him.

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Hannah Walker Praises Her Husband Kaalan Walker

Taking to Instagram, Hannah Walker shared a short caption about her “hunny” Kaalan with a photo of her visiting him in prison. He wore dark blue slacks with a light blue top and white sneakers, while Hannah had on a body-hugging maxi dress and open-toe sandals. They were both smiling in the photo. It’s unclear when it was taken, but Hannah spoke of Kaalan sharing his testimony with the world.

“My hunny 🍯 I’m so proud of the man you are and even more proud to be your wife. Being able to call you my husband is such an honor,” Hannah Walker wrote. “You are going to change the lives of many with your testimony. Cheers to your first interview since incarceration 🥂 link in his bio to watch! @kaalanxwalker”

Hannah’s Comment Section Weighs In On Relationship

Walker got a 50 to life sentence back in October 2022. By then, a jury had already found him guilty on three counts of forcible rape, two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and unlawful sex with a minor and rape of an intoxicated victim. Additionally, he was found guilty of one count of assault with intent to commit oral copulation. These crimes reportedly happened between 2013 and 2018.

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Influencer Sara Gilson filed three protective orders against Jeremiah Duffey — the first and second were filed five years ago and the third was filed one month before he allegedly killed her in an apparent murder-suicide.

According to court documents obtained by Us, Gilson filed her first request in August 2021, claiming she was the victim of domestic violence, abuse and harassment.

“[On] July 31, [I] found hidden camera in my room, which caused a fight. He grabbed his gun and threatened suicide,” Gilson alleged in court docs. “He held me down by my arm, which resulted in bruising. He’s destroyed stolen property. Mentally and verbally abuses me. Continues to threaten to kill himself or lie to the cops and tell them I punched him if I filed a [protective order].”

Gilson also alleged that Duffey — who filed for bankruptcy in 2024 — tried to physically remove her from rooms in her own home.

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“[He] comes in my room while I sleep, forces me to kiss him and calls, texts all day,” she alleged. Her request for a protective order was ultimately dismissed just weeks later on September 7, 2021.

On September 28, 2021, Gilson filed a second petition against her ex-fiancé, claiming domestic violence, stalking and harassment.

In court documents obtained by Us, she alleged that Duffey “showed up at my house, came inside, refused to leave [the] property. Got into a truck parked in [the] driveway that did not belong to him. Grabbed me and forced me to kiss him.”

She alleged while in her driveway that he “screamed, threatened, put hands on me. Since that night, he has called my friends, family and place of business. He emails me, calls my work, my ex-husband. [He] threatens to kill himself, has his mom message me. [He] calls, texts nonstop, and even when blocked he finds a way.”

“I don’t feel safe and things keep getting worse,” she continued to allege in court documents.  He drives by my house every night and messages any guy I try to date or talk to.“

Less than a month later, she filed to dismiss the protective order and the court ordered the dismissal on December 15, 2021.

“[He] has left me alone, and I have no need to worry about his harassment or stalking and have no concern as of now,” she claimed at the time.

Last month, Gilson filed for an emergency protective order against Duffey according to court records obtained by Us.

In her petition filed on June 10, that went into effect the same day and was extended through August 24, she claimed that Duffey had a “firearm on him” and “went on the run.” And at the time, police were searching for him.

She also referred to “pedo charges” in the docs.

In a separate protective order also filed on June 10, a mother in Oklahoma alleged that Duffey had inappropriately touched her 15-year-old daughter at basketball practice.

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According to the filing, Duffey was accused of “child abuse” after a fellow basketball coach “observed through a window” that Duffey was “kissing and fondling” the minor on June 9 while taking private meetings with each player to ask about their “basketball goals.”

The other coach called the child’s mother, who claimed in the filing that her daughter later “confided” in her that Duffey had been “sending her inappropriate messages” prior to the alleged office incident.

In her petition, the mother further alleged that “once during an out of town tournament, when the whole team including myself were staying at the same hotel, [Duffey] got her [daughter] to come to his room [and] he touched her inappropriately.”

“[The alleged victim] has also said that he has been giving her money to keep her quiet,” the mother claimed in the docs.

Gilson was reportedly shot and killed by Duffey, two weeks after she accused her former spouse of pedophilia. The pair were found dead in their Oklahoma home on July 23, according to Tulsa’s ABC affiliate.

Per the local outlet, local police officers were called to the scene after a reported shooting left two people dead.

Upon their on-scene arrival, law enforcement officials pronounced Gilson and Duffey dead and interviewed a family member who was present at the time. The unidentified family member alleged that the separated couple died by murder-suicide. An investigation into the fatal incident is ongoing.

According to a radio log exclusively obtained by Us on Thursday, July 30, an unidentified male caller stated that he heard Gilson say, “please don’t kill me” to someone in the room. The man advised the operator that there was a child in the home.

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A GoFundMe has been established for Gilson and Duffey’s two children as “they navigate the difficult days, months and years ahead.”

“Sara was an incredible mom. Her children were the center of her world, and everything she did was for them,” organizer Brandon Johns wrote on the GoFundMe page. “She loved them fiercely, worked hard to provide for them and dreamed of giving them the best life possible.”

Johns continued, “Thank you for your love, compassion and generosity as we come together to support Sara’s children and honor the beautiful life of an amazing mother, daughter, and friend.”

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