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‘The Neighbourhood’s Brandon Fried Responds to Abuse Allegations Made by Maria Zardoya of ‘The Marias’

The Neighbourhood’s Brandon Fried apologized to The Marias’ Maria Zardoya regarding his abusive behavior.

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‘The Neighbourhood’s Brandon Fried Responds to Abuse Allegations Made by Maria Zardoya of ‘The Marias’
‘The Neighbourhood’s Brandon Fried Responds to Abuse Allegations Made by Maria Zardoya of ‘The Marias’

After the lead vocalist Maria Zardoya of The Marias [an indie pop band] accused drummer Brandon Fried of groping her, The Neighbourhood kicked out Fried from the band on Sunday, November 13.

Early Monday morning, on November 14, the Newbury Park, California-based rock band tweeted, “We are grateful to Maria for coming forward.”

The band stated that Fried would no longer be a member of The Neighbourhood due to the band’s firm stand against any form of abusive behavior toward women.

The disclosure came shortly after The Marias posted an Instagram story. Zardoya wrote, “I was at a bar last night, and I was groped under the table by Brandon Fried @brandonfried_, the drummer of the Neighbourhood.”

Maria Zardoya accused Bradon Fried of groping her.

Maria Zardoya accused Bradon Fried of groping her. (Source: Instagram)

She described the experience as one of the “most uncomfortable” things she had ever experienced and felt an invasion of her space, privacy, and body.

The lead vocalist added, “@thenbhd ya’ll need a new drummer, this guy is a complete creep.”

Fried, who has been a band member since 2014, addressed the allegations on his Instagram on Sunday. He expressed regret to Zardoya and that he was now looking for help for his alcohol and drug misuse issues.

Brandon Fried responded to abuse allegations made by Maria Zardoya.

Brandon Fried responded to abuse allegations made by Maria Zardoya. (Source: Instagram)

He wrote, “I am so terribly sorry to Maria. My actions were inexcusable and intolerable. They are not reflective of who I am as a person, but clearly a reflection of the person who I have become while under the influence.”

The drummer also apologized for disappointing The Neighbourhood and the band’s supporters.

Fan discussions regarding abuse allegations against Brandon Fried

Fans of The Marias and The Neighbourhood were disappointed with Fried as soon as the news became public. He has been a topic of conversation on social media, especially on Reddit.

The Neighbourhood’s fan wrote, “quite pissed off rn, the Neighbourhood are one of my favorite bands and i don’t know if i want to listen to their music anymore after this.”

Another user said, “this makes me so [expletive] mad because i love both bands CAN MEN IN BANDS LEAVE WOMEN ALONE !!!!!”

“I used love some of this bands songs like Sweater Weather, Wires and Cry Baby, but this band is filled with disgusting people. I hope María Zardoya will get her justice,” another fan noted.

The Neighbourhood is currently on a break

According to numerous sources who spoke to Variety, the rock band The Neighbourhood is taking a break.

The band’s fourth album, Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones, was published in September 2020. The group is most known for the 2013 hit song ‘Sweater Weather.’

In October 2021, they performed twice in the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and the Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, and in November, they unveiled a brand-new collection of merchandise. Since then, the group has been inactive, posting on its Instagram account.

Jesse Rutherford, the band’s lead singer, began sharing several clips of what appeared to be brand-new solo music on his TikTok account on February 14, 2022.

A source told Variety that the band would ultimately cancel the dates of its previously announced European tour, which was scheduled to begin in September.

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YouTuber Quen Blackwell Announces Tragic News of Her Brother Jairyn Blackwell’s Death

Quen will be taking some time off.

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YouTuber Quen Blackwell Announces Tragic News of Her Brother Jairyn Blackwell's Death

Quen Blackwell, also known as Quenlin Blackwell, is taking some time off the internet to mourn the death of her beloved brother, Jairyn Blackwell.

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the YouTube star took to her Instagram handle to share the tragic news of her brother’s death. She announced the unfortunate news via her story, keeping most of the details private.

She mentioned that her brother was killed, and she didn’t know how to tell this news to her fans and well-wishers or if she should have kept the entire news off the internet. But as she always expressed herself to her well-wishers, she decided to reveal her brother’s death.

As she continued her statement, she stated that she would be taking some time off the internet to mourn her brother’s death. Additionally, she clarified that anything that would be posted on her social media and YouTube channel had already been filmed before.

Quen wrote, “My brother got killed idk how to tell y’all this or if I should keep it off the internet, but I’ve always shared my life with you guys. So I just want to let y’all know. I’ll be off the internet for a second. Anything that’s posted is pre-filmed. Thank you for the condolences.”

Quen Blackwell announces the death of her brother Jairyn Blackwell

Quen Blackwell announces the death of her brother Jairyn Blackwell (Photo: Instagram)

As of this writing, it has been reported her brother, Jairyn, was shot. As per Cincinnati Enquirer, who got the details from Springfield Township police, Jairyn was shot on Thursday afternoon in the 2000 block of Springdale Road.

At approximately 1:35 p.m., police officials were informed of a person shot inside their vehicle. When officials arrived at the location, they found Jairyn, a 30-year-old Lincoln Heights native, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Jairyn was immediately taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was ultimately pronounced dead. It has been reported that the Springfield Township Police Department Criminal Investigations Section is currently investigating the incident.

As of this writing, no information regarding a suspect has been released. For now, this incident has been labeled a homicide, and the authorities are reportedly working to find the culprit.

Anyone with any information has been asked to call the Springfield Township Police Department at 513-729-1300 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.

Returning to Quen, her well-wishers have expressed their condolences in her comment section and Reddit threads. For instance, one wrote, “Rest in peace!! Sending so much love and prayers to her and the rest of her family!!” Another wrote, “Hope he gets justice.”

Likewise, in a Reddit thread, one Redditor commented, “Wtf. I hope her and her family are able to heal from this and get justice. I didn’t even know she had any siblings. Her mental health wasn’t all too great, so I’m really wishing her the best through all this.”

As the Reddit user pointed out, Quen hadn’t talked about her now-late brother, Jairyn Blackwell. Besides, not many even knew she had a brother. So, it’s safe to say that the YouTuber wanted to maintain privacy around her family life.

As Quen and her family deal with the unfortunate passing of their family member, we must also respect their privacy and let them have a moment of peace. Glamour Buff family wishes only the best for the Blackwell family.

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Lace Morris Feels ‘So Alone’ as a Single Mom with an Infant Son

“I was forced to have to do this on my own.”

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Lace Morris Feels ‘So Alone’ as a Single Mom with an Infant Son

Lace Morris is getting candid and opening up about being a single mother to her infant.

The Bachelor in Paradise alum welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Liam Lee, on March 16, 2024. She shares her infant son with marketing mogul Ryan John Nelson, aka Ryan Nelson.

Just a month before the birth of their baby boy, Morris and Nelson decided to part ways. Morris has experienced the emotional challenges of single motherhood, making her journey all the more poignant.

On Friday, April 26, 2024, Morris appeared in Dave Neal’s YouTube video titled “How Bachelor Star Lace Morris Overcame Heartbreak While Pregnant.” The host and the guest had a long conversation about Morris’ life as a single mom and more.

At one point in their conversation, Neal asked the reality TV star what it was like to go through a breakup during pregnancy. She answered that there was no support for many months, and her baby often chilled her out.

She stated, “There was no support. That was a rough eight months. I feel like the baby chilled me out for some reason. Like, pregnancy made me very calm so I handled it the best I could. It was tough. It’s like when you know someone is there, but you feel so alone.”

Morris also revealed that she tried very hard to make things work between herself and her baby daddy. “I stayed and hoped that things would change. I stayed hoping that this was going to work, and it just never did, and I was forced to have to do this on my own,” she said.

As she went on, she mentioned that while she tried to do many things independently, her friends and family members have been very supportive. She told the host, “I have all my mom’s side of the family and my mom came out for a month.”

Lace Morris with her infant baby boy

Lace Morris with her infant baby boy (Photo: Instagram)

“I have so many friends and family who are wanting to help me. I say no a lot because I am such a control freak and I think I’ve got it, but now I’m drowning. It’s probably why men struggle with me too, because I am so independent.”

“Not saying that’s what this situation was, but I am so independent and think I can do everything. Maybe being a single mom was what my calling was,” Morris added.

Neal then asked The Bachelor alum how her postpartum healing experience had been. She stated that the mental toll has been harder than the physical toll. “I don’t feel like I’ve lost myself as some people say. Physically, I’ve recovered pretty great. I’m almost at six weeks.”

“The thing that feels like a struggle is that I’m one human doing this all alone. I have had people reach out saying that with a partner it’s even hard, so to be able to do this full-time alone has been really eye-opening. I feel like I’m going insane sometimes,” she concluded.

Neal and Morris continued their conversation, talking more about different topics. The full interview, which is almost an 18-minute video conversation, can be watched via Neal’s YouTube channel.

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Matthew Davis Takes Daughters to Work for the First Time

A quality time for the dad and daughters!

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Matthew Davis is enjoying his life as the proud dad of two!

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the American actor, who cannot be regarded as an avid social media user, took to his relatively new Instagram handle to share some cute updates regarding his two children, both of whom are girls.

He first posted a black-and-white picture in which he was seen taking a mirror selfie while sitting on a couch. Meanwhile, his daughters – Ripley Nightingale Davis and Dorothy Lavender Davis – seemed to be playing around him.

In the caption, Matthew mentioned that he had a last-minute fitting on Saturday, April 27, for his role in the upcoming NBC drama Grosse Pointe Garden Society. However, he couldn’t get a sitter to care for his girls while he was gone for his fitting.

Thankfully, Matthew’s failure to find a good sitter for his kids turned out to be an awesome experience for his daughters. He decided to take his girls with him to the Assembly Studios in Atlanta, the city’s newest and most expansive studio complex.

He wrote, “Had a last minute fitting on Saturday and couldn’t get a sitter in time. Which turned into an awesome first for my girls. Getting to take them to the new Assembly Studios in Atlanta was such a great experience for us!”

While concluding his caption, he thanked NBC Universal and Grosse Pointe Garden Society for his moment. “Thank you so much #NBCUniversal & #GrossePointeGardenSociety for this moment!” his exact words read.

Around an hour after making the initial Instagram post, Matthew took to the same platform to make another post. This time, he shared a colored picture after completing his fitting for the recently announced NBC drama, Grosse Pointe Garden Society.

In the picture, he is seen donning a police uniform, revealing that he will be playing the role of a police officer in the NBC drama. Likewise, the actor was seen alongside his two daughters, donning identical pink-colored outfits.

Matthew Davis seen alongside his two daughters at Assembly Studios in Atlanta

Matthew Davis seen alongside his two daughters at Assembly Studios in Atlanta (Photo: Instagram)

“Had to call in backup!” Matthew wrote, keeping his caption rather short, followed by hashtags of “GrossePointeGardenSociety” and “NBCUniversal.” He also posted the same picture on his Instagram story and wrote, “On set with the kids. #BlessedLife.”

Overall, it seems like The Vampire Diaries alum relishes all the time he gets with his children before his schedule gets busy. Besides Grosse Pointe Garden Society, Matthew’s IMDb profile reveals he has another upcoming project, Blunt, where he will play the role of Matt Reynolds.

Coming over to Matthew’s kids, he became a father for the first time on March 31, 2020, when his now-former wife, Kiley Casciano, gave birth to a daughter, Ripley. The actor had announced the good news in a now-deleted Instagram post.

He wrote, “Ripley Nightingale Davis. Born March 31st 9:51pm. 7lbs. Blond hair, Blue eyes, Mom’s beautiful face. Thank you everyone for all your love and support. Let’s hope she doesn’t have my Dyslexia.”

On January 24, 2022, Matthew and Kiley became parents for the second time in their lives when they welcomed their second daughter, Dorothy. Kiley announced the news, writing, “Dorothy Lavender Davis – 01. 24. 2022. I love you @immatthewdavis.”

As of this writing, Matthew and Kiley have already ended their marital relationship and share joint custody of their children, as stated in their divorce settlement of February 2024. The now-former couple got engaged on December 23, 2018, and married on the same day.

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