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MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge Share Pictures of Their First Baby

The couple announced the arrival of their baby daughter along with a series of family pictures.

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Mackenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge Share Pictures of Their First Baby

MacKenzie Porter and her husband Jake Etheridge introduce the newest and the cutest member of the family to the world.

The couple announced the arrival of their first baby on March 21 exclusively through the People magazine and also through their Instagram accounts.

The couple posted a series of pictures introducing their beautiful daughter Bowen (Bowie) James Porter Etheridge, causing a wave of congratulations. As per People, the baby measured 17.5 inches and weighed 7 lbs. and she was born healthy.

On their Instagram accounts, they wrote, “Last Thursday at 7:21 am our little “Bowen James Porter Etheridge” (Bowie 🎀) made her grand entrance into the world. She is healthy! She loves milk! She loves cuddles! She loves to sleep all day and party all night! She has a full head of black hair (the heartburn was very worth it) and we will never love anything more than our little Bo girl 🩷🎀🩷”

In an interview with the magazine, the couple expressed that their lives have now completely changed. They say, “She is now forever the reason we breathe.”

The pair also leave a very heartwarming message for their daughter, saying they love her so so much and life just got so much sweeter, snugglier, and sleepier all in a matter of minutes.

Furthermore, the couple share everything that’s changed about the arrival of Bowie. After leaving the hospital on March 16, the pair drove as slowly as possible to avoid bumps in the road.

They have also been very cautious of new parents, searching Google for every strange thing the baby does. And, of course, the love for the baby never stops as they give endless hugs to the newborn.

Porter also shares the effect childbirth had on her body. She revealed that she’s been healing and her heart is whole now that the baby is in her arms.

Mackenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge announced their pregnancy in November

On November 2, 2023, the couple took to Instagram to share the world about their pregnancy. Porter was seen with a big baby bump making fans shocked as to how she managed to hide it so well over the months.

She wrote, “Our sweet baby. We couldn’t be more excited to meet you, hold you, kiss your little squishy cheeks, and let Willa lick your little toes. To say we are a tad nervous would be an understatement but what we know without an ounce of doubt is that we will love you more than anything in this entire world. We will never go back to who we were before. We are now THREE (well 4 including the fur bean) forever. Love Mom and Dad.”

Mackenzie Porter

Many fans left congratulatory comments along with Porter’s close friends also commenting on their happy news. Singer-songwriter Jessie James Decker also commented on the post, saying, “So excited for y’all.”

Not just her, singer Taylor Kerr also wrote, “CONGRATS!!!! Mama Hood is the best. So happy for y’all ❤️❤️.” Even Ashley Cooke commented, “Oh my gosh!!!! congrats guys 😍”

Since this post, Porter kept posting pictures with her baby bump on Instagram, updating fans on her pregnancy journey. The couple even went on a short last date before they hit the hospital for the birth of Bowie.

The relationship between Mackenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge

Country music singer Porter and actor/singer-songwriter Etheridge started their romantic journey back in 2014. They started publicly dating and Etheridge also appeared in the music video for Porter’s song About You.

The pair were happily in love and got engaged in early 2019. The pair secretly married on September 14, 2019, and announced the news later to media outlets.

Porter always wanted an intimate wedding, so only a few of their families were in attendance. The wedding took place in Nashville on the rooftop of their home with only 12 people in attendance.

In an interview, Porter reveals that they only had their siblings, parents, and grandmas invited and all spent the weekend together. She reveals that the wedding was perfect due to it being super intimate.

There was a personalized touch to everything as Porter’s sister even made the wedding cake herself. Apart from the beautiful wedding they had, the singer reveals another favorite moment she remembers being both families came together for the first time and got to know each other.

The next day after the wedding, the family made breakfast together. Porter shared that Etheridge’s family made grits and liver pudding as they were southern while her family made Canadian-style breakfast.

Etheridge reminisced this wonderful moment with his wife through his Instagram post on September 15, 2022. He wrote, “3 years ago today. I know it’s super cliche but man, time goes by way too quickly. I’m lucky enough to get to spend it w/ my best friend,” alongside very beautiful pictures of their wedding.

The pair looks stunning together and melts the hearts of many with the amazing bond they have. They are often seen in each other’s social media accounts.

The pair also posts videos of them singing and performing together, racking a lot of likes and views. They have been almost married for 5 years now and with the newest member in addition, make the perfect family.

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The Bachelor’s Aly Jacobs Gets Engaged to Longtime Boyfriend

The duo has been dating since early 2023.

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Congratulations to Alyssa Danielle Jacobs, also known as Aly Jacobs, who recently got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, whose identity is yet to be revealed.

The 28-year-old former contestant of The Bachelor revealed her engagement to her boyfriend in a romantic Instagram post on Monday, August 5, 2024. She shared a series of pictures alongside her future husband while flaunting her engagement ring.

In the first picture, she was seen sitting in her fiance’s lap, as her partner delivered a sweet kiss on her cheeks. Jacobs seemed to be donning a red outfit; however, it isn’t clear as she had covered herself with her fiance’s coat.

On the other hand, her mystery fiance wore a white shirt with a navy blue suit. The second picture showed the newly engaged couple passionately kissing each other on the lips, as Jacobs upheld her hand to flaunt her stunning diamond engagement ring.

Aly Jacobs being kissed on the cheeks by her boyfriend following their engagement

Aly Jacobs being kissed on the cheeks by her boyfriend following their engagement (Photo: Instagram)

Similarly, the third and last picture she added was a selfie her now-fiance took on their first date at Bones Restaurant in Atlanta. To accompany those memorable images, she wrote, “from first dates to forever, the easiest yes.”

Moments after she made the big engagement announcement, her Instagram post was filled with congratulatory messages from friends and well-wishers. For instance, one Instagram user and a friend of the couple wrote, “I knew it!! Congrats, Aly!! So happy for you two.”

“OMG!!! Yay Aly!! You deserve it all. So happy for you!” wrote another friend of the former Bachelor contestant, with one Instagram user following up with, “Congratulations!!! Such an incredible couple, so so happy for y’all!”

Aly Jacobs and her boyfriend attending a friend's wedding at Cherokee Town and Country Club

Aly Jacobs and her boyfriend attending a friend’s wedding at Cherokee Town and Country Club (Photo: Instagram)

Likewise, one Instagram user commented, “Over the moon elated for you both!!! So happy you found your person, and above all, to see you receive the love you are so worthy and deserving of. Congratulations lovey!!!”

Jacobs and her boyfriend-turned-fiance officially began dating on February 3, 2023. However, the exact details of how they met as well as all the details about her future husband currently remains unknown, as the reality star prefers to keep them under the limelight.

That said, the first time she featured her then-boyfriend on her Instagram handle was on June 21, 2023. She shared a series of pictures with her partner from their vacation in Amelia Island and captioned it by writing, “keeping this one to myself.”

Since then, she has frequently featured her boyfriend on her social media handles. In December 2023, they spent Christmas together, and a couple of months later, on February 3, 2024, they marked their first dating anniversary.

Fast forward to August 2024, Jacobs and her partner have taken a big step in their relationship and gotten engaged. Once again, congratulations to the love birds!

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Jenn Tran Responds to Hurtful Racist Message She Received over Instagram

“You’ll have to try a little harder.”

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Jenn Tran Responds to Hurtful Racist Message She Received over Instagram

Jenn Tran, the first Asian American Bachelorette, recently addressed a racist message she received, expressing her dismay and resilience. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of racism and the importance of standing against hate.

As The Bachelorette Season 21 – featuring Tran – continues to air weekly, Tran has been taking to her Instagram handle to bond with her fans, by asking them to send her which Taylor Swift song they believe applies to that week’s episode.

After going through all the suggestions, she picks one and officially names the one song as the “song of the week” after the episode airs. Some of Swift’s songs that have been picked during the past few weeks are ‘Sparks Fly,’ ‘Karma,’ ‘State of Grace,’ and ‘Jump Then Fall.’

On Monday, August 5, 2024, the fifth episode of The Bachelorette Season 21 aired, and as custom, Tran took to her Instagram story to ask her fans which Taylor Swift song applies to this week’s episode. However, one particular response wasn’t what Tran was expecting.

Jenn Tran at the premiere of Marvel Studios' 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

Jenn Tran at the premiere of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ (Photo: Instagram)

It’s because that response was targeted toward Tran’s ethnicity. This hateful and racist response targeted the reality star’s Asian roots, mentioning the shape of her eyes and her ability to “see” if they are “barely open.”

Tran immediately decided to shut down this racist message and clapped back via her Instagram story. First, she wrote, “First of all, not on Taylor Swift song day!!! How rude!” She then followed up with, “Second of all, if you’re gonna make a racist comment to hurt me, you’ll have to try a little harder than with something I’ve been hearing since I was a kid.”

Despite the hurtful message, she remains focused on her journey as the Bachelorette. She continues to approach her role with positivity and determination, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity.

As the first Asian American Bachelorette, Tran has faced unique pressures and responsibilities. In an earlier interview with Bachelor Nation, she discussed the significance of her role, expressing her desire to be a positive role model.

In the interview, she shared her thoughts on the pressures of being the first Asian American Bachelorette. She acknowledged the weight of expectations but emphasized her commitment to staying true to herself and her story. Jenn expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent her ethnicity and inspire others.

She stated, “Of course I feel pressure. A lot of it actually comes from me wanting to be a good role model and do it ‘right,’ whatever that means. At the end of the day, I tell myself that it’s just about being myself and telling my story the best that I can.”

Her journey as the Bachelorette is not only about finding love but also about breaking barriers and promoting inclusivity. Her grace and strength continue to inspire many, and her stance against racism sets a powerful example for her audience and beyond.

Here at GlamourBuff, we don’t tolerate any online bullying or racist behavior.

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Shanae Ankney and Future Husband Nate Ebner Celebrate Second Anniversary

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Shanae Ankney and Future Husband Nate Ebner Celebrate Second Anniversary

Shanae Ankney is relishing all the days before she officially becomes a wife to her boyfriend-turned-fiance Nate Ebner.

One such day was Ankney and Ebner’s second dating anniversary. On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the Bachelor in Paradise alum took to her Instagram handle to mark the special occasion.

She posted a PDA-filled picture of herself and her partner, where they were sweetly kissing each other. The image was taken on the sidewalk, in front of what seems to be a small restaurant or a diner.

It means that the love birds went to get some alone time and celebrate their special milestone. Alongside the picture, she wrote a sweet caption, reading, “Love is spelled T-I-M-E. Happy two years my love. I can’t wait to share your last name.”

Some moments later, friends and well-wishers took to the comment section to pour congratulatory messages. One Instagram user wrote, “You were our favorite ever from the bachelor franchise, sooo happy to see you found your happily ever after!!!”

“So happy for y’all. May God bless you and your little family,” wrote another Instagram user. Similarly, a friend of the engaged duo commented, “Yay!!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!!”

Likewise, one doubter, who didn’t believe Ankney and Ebner’s relationship would last this long, took to the comment section and wrote, “I can’t believe it lasted this long. I was wrong. I thought he would leave within 3 months.”

Well, while there might have been some doubts about Ankney and her boyfriend’s relationship during its initial phase, those doubts went away as their bond strengthened. One of the main reasons behind their relationship’s strength was when they welcomed a baby.

Speaking from the start, the 32-year-old Ankney – whose birth name is Shanae Irene Ankney – officially began dating Ebner on July 30, 2022. However, she initially kept their relationship a secret and also didn’t feature him on her socials.

Shanae Ankney kissing her future husband Nate Ebner

Shanae Ankney kissing her future husband Nate Ebner (Photo: Instagram)

On November 11, 2022, she soft-launched her relationship with the former NFL player. She had posted the same picture as the one in her second dating anniversary post, except only Ebner’s arm was visible in the 2022 Instagram post.

On April 10, 2023, she officially hard-launched their relationship via Instagram. Less than a year later, on October 23, 2023, Ankney took to her Instagram handle to announce that she was pregnant with a baby girl and her due date was April 2024.

On April 11, 2024, she gave birth to an adorable daughter, whom the couple named Maven Jane. She publicly announced the good news on April 15, captioning her post, “Maven Jane 🤍 4•11•2024 🤍 you were worth the wait my sweet girl.”

A month after welcoming their baby girl, the boyfriend-girlfriend duo got engaged. On May 16, 2024, The Bachelor alum revealed that Ebner went down on his knee and proposed to her, to which she gladly accepted.

Shanae Ankney and her future husband, Nate Ebner, with their baby girl

Shanae Ankney and her future husband, Nate Ebner, with their baby girl (Photo: Instagram)

She shared a picture of her holding her baby girl, while flaunting her engagement ring, and wrote, “I can’t wait to do it all with you Nate, you make me the happiest girl alive. Here’s to FOREVER. I love you!”

As mentioned earlier, Ankney and her partner have been together for a little over two years. In the time they have spent together, they have welcomed a baby and gotten engaged. And the wedding bells might also be ringing soon. We wish the couple nothing but the best!

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