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Julie Chrisley Plans To ‘Celebrate’ Her First Birthday In Prison – and … on January 10, 2024 at 8:22 pm The Hollywood Gossip
Julie Chrisley will have a prison birthday party with her kids. And she hopes that it will be her last behind bars.
As Julie and Todd Chrisley complete their prison sentences, they continue their lengthy appeals process.
Life goes on. They recently spent their first holiday season behind bars.
Now, Julie is about to celebrate her birthday. Though she won’t be alone, the milestone will be bittersweet.
Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley attend the grand opening of E3 Chophouse Nashville on November 20, 2019. (Photo Credit: Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images for E3 Chophouse Nashville)
Happy birthday to Julie Chrisley?
Friday, January 12 will be Julie Chrisley’s 51st birthday.
It will be her first birthday behind bars. And it comes just before the one-year anniversary of her reporting to prison.
The one silver lining is that People reports that Julie Chrisley will receive a very special visit in prison from daughter Savannah Chrisley, as well as Grayson and Chloe.
Savannah Chrisley talks here about her parents during an appearance on a podcast. (Image Credit: YouTube)
Additionally, Chrisley family attorney Alex Little opened up about how Julie remains “hopeful” despite the circumstances.
“Julie is strong and optimistic and certainly doesn’t want to be behind bars for her birthday,” Little described.
“But,” he continued, “she’s hopeful that with the appeal, this will be the last birthday that she does spend on bars.”
Todd and Julie Chrisley received hefty prison sentences for their financial crimes. (Image Credit: USA Network)
Little added that there is currently “no real update” on this very “long” appeal process.
However, he added that both Julie and Todd Chrisley scored a minor appeal win last Thanksgiving and will have oral arguments in April 2024.
“It’s like a Supreme Court arguing with different judges,” Little explained. “So it’s just the judges and the lawyers.”
Julie Chrisley attends the 2016 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 8, 2016. (Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)
Todd and Julie Chrisley are facing a long time in prison
In November of 2022, Julie and Todd received their sentences for tax evasion and fraud. Both have been behind bars since January 2023.
To be blunt, their sentence lengths are outrageous. At first, they were to serve a combined 19 years behind bars.
Since then, things mellowed slightly. Julie received a sentence reduction to 5 years, and Todd received a reduction to 10 years.
Chase Chrisley, Julie Chrisley, and Todd Chrisley attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018. (Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
Todd and Julie have relayed their difficult times behind bars to fans (and critics) through their adult children — particularly Savannah.
Savannah has raised the alarm about biohazards, unsafe food, violent threats, and extortion attempts.
According to their eldest daughter, Julie has been working on remaining busy as she tries to cope with her incarceration.
Julie and Todd Chrisley may be all smiles in this scene from their reality show. But their life is awful these days. (Image Credit: USA)
It sounds like Julie has not been reporting as much of her troubles behind bars to Savannah.
Meanwhile, Todd has been very vocal about things that he has witnessed. He has expressed a belief that his incarceration may be part of a divine plan to enact prison reform.
We cannot confirm anything of the sort. And it is always possible that Julie is having an easier time, even if it’s more likely that she is simply trying to shield her children from how miserable she feels.
Savannah Chrisley sits across from her brother, Grayson Chrisley, during the recording of a June 2023 episode of her podcast. The entire look has powerful “landlord white” vibes. (Image Credit: YouTube)
Julie and Todd are appealing their sentences
Both of the Chrisleys have been appealing their case since before they even reported to prison.
The next step in that lengthy process will be oral arguments. As we noted, that will begin in April.
It’s relatively uncommon for an appeals court to entertain oral arguments at this stage, so the family has taken this as a promising sign.
Todd Chrisley and his wife don’t seem to think the laws apply to them. It’s pretty sad, really. (Image Credit: USA)
To be blunt, Todd and Chrisley are not good people. They are not likeable people.
It is nonetheless to bizarre that they have received such lengthy sentences for financial crimes that many argue are victimless. They are not billionaires hiding fortunes; these two reality TV villains have “successful dentist” levels of wealth.
Sometimes, unsympathetic victims are still victims of a flawed system. At the risk of agreeing with Todd about just about anything, perhaps he can shed light on carceral justice issues while behind bars.
Julie Chrisley Plans To ‘Celebrate’ Her First Birthday In Prison – and … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
Julie Chrisley will have a prison birthday party with her kids. And she hopes that it will be her last …
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Kim and Kanye’s Daughter North West Faces Criticism Over Her Tattoos

North West, the 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, is under the spotlight once again — this time for showing off a collection of tattoos that set social media on fire. In recent photos and videos circulating online, North was seen with several arm designs, including tributes to her parents and fashion-inspired symbols. While fans were quick to admire her bold style, not everyone was impressed.

Critics argue that the tattoos — even though they appear to be temporary — are another example of celebrity children being pushed into adult trends too early. Comments flooded social media platforms, with some users saying Kim allows North too much freedom, while others defended the reality star’s parenting approach, praising her for letting her daughter explore creativity and self-expression.
“Kids should be kids,” one commenter wrote, reflecting a broader sentiment among parents online. Meanwhile, supporters pointed out that North comes from one of the most fashion-forward families in the world and that experimenting with style is part of her upbringing.
Kim Kardashian has not directly addressed the controversy, but she has often spoken about encouraging her children to express themselves authentically. North, already known for her viral TikTok appearances and fashion collaborations, seems unfazed by the criticism.
At just 12, North West continues to blur the lines between youth culture and celebrity identity — reminding the public that in the Kardashian–West household, individuality isn’t just allowed, it’s celebrated.
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Jennifer Lopez’s Ex Fires Back: “You Are the Problem”

Ojani Noa Accuses J.Lo of Cheating After “Never Been Loved” Comments
Jennifer Lopez is once again at the center of a media storm — but this time, it’s her first husband, Ojani Noa, turning up the heat. Following Lopez’s recent Howard Stern Show interview, in which she claimed she has “never been truly loved” by any of her exes, Noa has publicly accused the superstar of cheating and playing the victim.
In the viral Instagram post that has now spread across major outlets like TMZ and New York Post, Noa didn’t hold back.
“Stop putting us down. Stop putting me down with your victim card,” he wrote. “The problem is not us. Not me. The problem is you. You’re the one who couldn’t keep it in your pants.”
“You Chose Fame and Lies Over Love”
Noa and Lopez were married briefly from 1997 to 1998, before her rise to Hollywood superstardom. In his explosive statement, he accused her of being unfaithful during their marriage, claiming she prioritized fame over their relationship.
“You have been loved a few times. You’ve been married four times. And have had countless relationships in between,” Noa continued. “You decided to lie, to cheat on me. You begged me to keep the marriage intact to avoid bad press.”
Noa described himself as “faithful, honest, and loving,” saying he uprooted his life and career to support Lopez at the beginning of her entertainment journey. “I left my family, my friends, everything behind for you,” he wrote, “but once fame came calling, you left me behind.”
Lopez Silent Amid Growing Backlash
As of now, Jennifer Lopez has not publicly responded to Noa’s allegations. During her Howard Stern interview, the singer and actress claimed her former partners “weren’t capable” of loving her, saying, “It’s not that I’m not lovable… it’s that they’re not capable.”
Her remarks were widely interpreted as referencing all of her ex-husbands — including Marc Anthony, Cris Judd, and Ben Affleck — but it was Noa who reacted first and most forcefully. His comments have ignited widespread debate online, with many questioning whether Lopez’s honesty came at the expense of others’ reputations.
Public Response and Media Fallout
The online reaction has been intense, with social media users split between defending Lopez’s right to share her truth and blasting her for allegedly rewriting history. Meanwhile, entertainment analysts note that the controversy adds to an increasingly turbulent year for the singer, following canceled tours, underperforming films, and ongoing scrutiny over her marriage to Affleck.
This latest backlash has also reignited conversations about Lopez’s highly publicized romantic history. As tabloids and fans speculate whether more exes might respond, the situation underscores an old truth in celebrity culture — that every candid confession comes with consequences.
For now, Jennifer Lopez remains silent. But in the court of public opinion, the debate about who’s really at fault in her love story is only just beginning.
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Selling Your Soul in Hollywood: The Hidden Cost of Fame

By all appearances, Hollywood is a dream factory — a place where charisma, talent, and luck collide to create stars. But behind the camera lights and red carpets lies a conversation few inside the industry speak openly about: the spiritual and moral price of ambition.

For actor Omar Gooding, the idea of “selling your soul” in Hollywood isn’t a metaphor — it’s a moral process that begins with tiny compromises. In an October 2025 interview, Gooding explained that no one in Hollywood makes a literal deal with the devil. Instead, it’s the quiet yeses, the moments when comfort overrides conviction, that mark the beginning of the trade. “They don’t say, ‘Take this or you’ll never make it,’” he said. “They just put it in front of you. You choose.”
Those choices, he argues, create a pattern. Once you show that you’ll accept something you once resisted, the industry notices. “Hollywood knows who it can get away with what,” Gooding said. “One thing always leads to another.” The phrase “selling your soul,” in this context, means losing your say — doing what you’re told rather than what you believe in.
That moral tension has long shadowed the arts. Comedians like Dave Chappelle, who famously walked away from millions to preserve his creative integrity, often serve as examples of where conviction and career collide. In resurfaced interviews, Chappelle hinted that he felt manipulated and silenced by powerful figures who sought control of his narrative, warning that “they’re trying to convince me I’m insane.”
This isn’t just about conspiracy — it’s about agency. Hollywood runs on perception. Performers are rewarded for being agreeable, moldable, entertaining. Those who question the machine or refuse the script risk exile, while those who conform are elevated — sometimes beyond what they can handle.
“We see the ‘collections’ all the time,” Gooding explained. “When the bill comes due, you can tell. They made that deal long ago.”

But the story doesn’t end in darkness. Gooding also emphasizes that in today’s entertainment landscape, artists have more control than ever. With streaming, social media, and creator‑driven platforms, performers don’t have to “play the game” to be seen. Independent creators can build their own stages, speak their own truths, and reach millions without trading authenticity for access.
Still, the temptation remains — recognition, validation, quick success. And every generation of artists must answer the same question: What are you willing to do for fame?
As Gooding put it, “You just make the best choices you can. Because once it’s gone — your name, your peace, your soul — there’s no buying it back.”
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