Why Ballerina Farm’s Hannah Neeleman Is Temporarily Moving to Ireland

Influencer Hannah Neeleman is cooking up something new for her family.

The founder of the Ballerina Farm disclosed that she and her spouse Daniel Neeleman, parents to eight children including Henry (12), Charles (10), George (9), Frances (7), Lois (5), Martha (3), Mabel (2), and Flora (6 months), have decided to relocate their family for a temporary stay in Ireland.

She announced on her TikTok video on January 8th that our family is embarking on a significant journey today. Since we’ll be gone for an extended period, it means we have a lot of work ahead to ensure the farm continues smoothly in our absence, such as packing and organizing.

Afterward, the post traced their journey from their farm in Utah, a trip that included JetBlue flights, established by David Neeleman (Daniel’s father), passing through New York and London. Eventually, they reached Ireland with their family, including Hannah’s mother Cherie Wright, along for the adventure.

The TikToker gushed of her mom, “We truly could not have made this happen without her.”

In another video, Hannah finally explained the reason behind her and Daniel’s decision to relocate their family to Europe – to enroll in the renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School situated in Cork.

Hannah posted a TikTok video on January 9th, featuring herself and Daniel, both dressed in chef’s coats. In her caption, she explained that they had temporarily relocated their group (possibly referring to friends or family) overseas, and were now embarking on a cooking school journey together, with this being their first day as students.

A recently released video captures the initial stages of a 34-year-old’s journey at culinary school, where she was seen preparing sauces, quiches, and various other dishes.

She posted, “Just a few days into culinary school, and I’m being taught and inspired greatly.” She added, “I adore crafting delicious food using quality ingredients- absolutely smitten with it!

A past ballerina has accumulated countless TikTok followers more recently by sharing glimpses into her life as a beauty queen, homemade cooking, farm management, and care for her eight kids. Yet, this doesn’t imply that she associates herself with the term “traditional wife.

She stated to The Times in July that she doesn’t fully embrace the label assigned to social media influencers who promote traditional gender roles, as she feels they are conventional in terms of being a man and a woman, having children. However, she also expressed that they are blazing trails that haven’t been trodden before.

And her husband of 12 years supports her pushback against criticism she receives online.

She praised Daniel, commenting that he’s particularly skilled at it. She explained that he advises against conforming to others’ opinions or the labels they assign you.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’d put it this way: “Embrace living authentically, and learn to brush off distractions, lest they consume you entirely.

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In 2023, it was Colleen Ballinger, not her YouTube character, who had to deal with the music of controversy. Known for her quirky persona Miranda Sings, she found herself entangled in accusations of grooming and forming inappropriate relationships with underage fans.

In a video titled “why I left the Colleen Ballinger fandom…” that has since been deleted, YouTuber KodeeRants shared screenshots of an alleged conversation between Colleen and her followers, accusing her of exploiting her fans. The group chat, named “Colleeny’s Weenies,” reportedly included Colleen asking her fans their favorite sexual position during one conversation, although this has not been verified by NBC News.

A few days later, content creator Adam McIntyre, who originally ran a fan account for Miranda Sings when he was 10, posted videos on his YouTube channel accusing Ballinger of emotionally grooming her fans.

Ballinger has not directly addressed these claims, nor did she respond to TopMob News’ request for comment. However, on June 28, she released a 10-minute ukulele song on her personal YouTube account where she compared the accusations to a “toxic gossip train” heading towards “manipulation station,” and described the rest of the internet as tying her to the tracks and harassing her for her past.

The remaining dates of her Miranda Sings tour were subsequently canceled, and she has not posted on social media since July.

The controversy arose when the author of “Girl, Wash Your Face” made a post about her house cleaner that became messier over time. A clip from this since-deleted post was shared by Angie Treasure, revealing Hollis’ comments about a woman who “cleans the toilets.” In an April 2021 livestream, Hollis defended her wealth and stated that someone commented she was privileged, to which Hollis replied, “You’re right. I’m super privileged,” but also mentioned that the person was unrelatable. She further compared herself to iconic figures such as Harriet Tubman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Marie Curie, and Oprah Winfrey, all of whom she deemed “unrelatable AF.”

However, it’s important to note that despite her book sales success, Hollis is not an abolitionist like Harriet Tubman. A few days later, Hollis issued an Instagram apology, acknowledging the pain caused by referencing these influential women and admitting her inability to understand their struggles. She also recognized the systemic racism and bias that prevent many from achieving financial security. Lastly, she expressed a need for introspection, stating “The important thing for me to do now, something I should have already done, is honestly, be quiet and listen.

In March 2020, the creator of Something Navy clothing line and original blogger informed her Instagram followers that she had tested positive for COVID-19, planning to isolate at her Manhattan apartment with her husband Brandon Charnas and their daughters Ruby and Esme. However, eight days later, her entire household – including their nanny – moved to the Hamptons.

Needless to say, this didn’t portray her in a favorable light. The comments on her Instagram page became progressively critical as she bragged about going for walks outside for “fresh air,” disregarding social distancing guidelines.

When her husband cracked that only “hot” people were getting the virus, emotions boiled over.

Later on, she published a heartfelt apology addressing numerous issues. It turned out their nanny had also fallen ill with the virus, so they were all affected. To minimize potential exposure, they arranged for doormen to clear the lobby of their building before leaving, avoided filling up at gas stations, and had groceries delivered. Additionally, their Hamptons home is situated on a less crowded street. However, the fallout from the incident persisted.

Nordstrom, who previously stocked Charnas’ line, decided not to renew the contract that expired in 2019. In response, Charnas, who welcomed her third daughter Navy in 2021, shifted to a direct-to-consumer relaunch, stating, “I desired more control,” and is now back to sharing her favorite Shopbop picks and collaborations with A Pea in the Pod.

On The Glossy Podcast, she admitted, “People expected me to be more aware of global events, and I should have been.

In 2020, fashion influencer Emily Gellis Lande openly criticized registered dietitian, Lisa Zuckerbrot, via a series of posts on social media. The posts contained unverified anecdotes from dieters who claimed they had spent thousands of dollars following Zuckerbrot’s high-fiber F-Factor Diet and experienced various health issues such as rashes, intense cramps, metal poisoning symptoms, and even a miscarriage. These allegations caught the attention of The New York Times, which published an article about the controversy.

Lisa Zuckerbrot, represented by lawyer Lanny Davis (former White House special counsel to President Bill Clinton), denied the accusations and claimed that her diet plan did not lead to disordered eating. She stated that out of over 176,000 purchases of her snack bars and powders, she had received only 50 health complaints. Zuckerbrot also released a Certificate of Analysis to refute concerns about heavy metals in her products and appeared on Today to further defend her program.

In response, Emily Gellis Lande dismissed Zuckerbrot’s defense, stating that Zuckerbrot believes she is helping people by promoting her diet while simultaneously accusing her of promoting anorexia. Zuckerbrot has since filed two lawsuits against Gellis Lande, alleging a smear campaign to damage her brand. Both lawsuits are currently pending, and Gellis Lande denies the claims.

2020 witnessed a significant racial awakening across much of the globe, yet it was Jessica Mulroney, a close friend of Meghan Markle, who experienced a sudden realization. In an approximately 12-minute Instagram video, lifestyle blogger Sasha Exeter detailed their strained relationship, which began when Mulroney took offense to Exeter’s request for her followers to use their voices to support the Black community and combat racism.

Exeter claimed that Mulroney responded with “problematic” behavior, allegedly speaking negatively about Exeter to other brands and sending her a written threat. Despite issuing an apology in the comments section of Exeter’s video, Mulroney later sent a DM, which Exeter shared, stating, “Liable [sic] suit. Good luck.”

Although Mulroney issued a public apology and expressed intentions to amplify Black voices by handing over her social media account to them, Canadian TV network CTV decided to cancel her reality show ‘I Do, Redo’.

Ben Mulroney, Jessica’s husband, stepped down from his role as co-host on CTV’s ‘eTalk’, expressing hope that the replacement would be a Black, Indigenous, or person of color who could use this platform to inspire, lead, and bring about change. However, Jessica managed to retain her high-profile friendship, stating in a now-deleted post, “Meghan and I are family. She is the kindest friend.

Famous for his Vine and YouTube videos such as “I DUCT TAPED My Brothers $400,000 Dollar TRUCK!”, who was dismissed from Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark, transitioned to major stardom in 2020.

On August 5, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents carried out a search warrant at Paul’s home in Calabasas, California. The FBI confirmed that this action was connected to an incident on May 30 at a Scottsdale, Arizona mall. During a Black Lives Matter protest that concluded at Fashion Square Mall, Paul illegally entered and remained inside the shopping center after police ordered evacuation, according to authorities’ statement. Paul defended his actions on Twitter, stating that while he was recording the protest, neither he nor anyone in his group was involved in looting or vandalism.

Discussion about the FBI raid intensified due to Paul’s large YouTube following, as a local ABC station video showed multiple firearms being taken away by police. In an August 12 video that has since been deleted, Paul claimed that the search was “entirely related to the Arizona looting situation” and that it was part of an investigation. He also stated that rumors about the raid involving other matters unrelated to him or his character were absurd.

Although no charges were filed, Paul’s attorney told TopMob News that they would cooperate with the investigation.

Over a year since reconciling with fellow beauty influencer Tati Westbrook, the popular YouTube personality found himself embroiled in fresh disputes. In an August 2020 tweet about celebrities launching makeup lines, he implied that Alicia Keys, who rarely wears makeup, should not have a skincare collection, later expressing regret as he acknowledged he wasn’t the arbiter of beauty products. However, barely two weeks later, he found himself in hot water again when he criticized Lauren Conrad’s new beauty line on Instagram Stories. He displayed empty packaging to his 22 million followers, implying that Conrad had no business having a makeup brand.

Conrad humorously admitted her mistake on Instagram, blaming the individual responsible for assembling the gifts (presumably the same person who handled her eyeliner) for accidentally including an empty bag of samples in the shipment. “When beauty products arrived and it was time to fill all the makeup bags, she (again, me) accidentally included the bag full of empties with the others and it was sent out,” Conrad explained. “She will be let go immediately.”

Charles later apologized, stating that the videos were intended as humor and sharing that he had privately discussed the misunderstanding with Conrad, who assured him they were on good terms. Nonetheless, it’s evident that he was well aware of his actions.

In the opening of a May 2020 video, vlogger and YouTuber Myka Stauffer announced that the video she and her husband James were about to share was the most difficult one they had ever made publicly. It quickly became apparent that this wasn’t going to be a tutorial on their newborn nighttime routine or dietary habits. Instead, they revealed a heart-wrenching decision – they had placed their then-4-year-old son Huxley, whom they adopted from China in 2017, with his “new forever family” due to the challenges of managing his autism.

The response from their nearly one million subscribers was overwhelmingly negative, with many questioning whether the couple, who are parents to four other children, were either naive or had used Huxley for clicks and donations before discarding him when caring for him became too difficult. They lost followers and partnerships, with brands such as Fabletics, Suave, and Danimals ending their collaborations, and the Ohio’s Delaware County Sheriff’s Office even confirmed to TopMob News that they were investigating Huxley’s well-being.

Authorities later announced in late June that they had closed their case “without any charges,” but Myka’s brand remains dormant. Since then, she hasn’t posted on YouTube or Instagram, issuing only a lengthy statement expressing regret for her naivety during the adoption process and clarifying that they were not under any kind of investigation.

Initially, Hall and his TikTok partner planned a cross-country road trip in May 2020, which sparked criticism due to their perceived disregard for stay-at-home guidelines. Their journey took an unexpected turn when they were arrested five days later in Lee County, Texas, with charges of marijuana possession (Hall) and controlled substance possession (Hossler). They both posted bail the following day. Hall later expressed his intention to get sober in a June essay, acknowledging past mistakes but promising growth and future pride.

The cross-country road trip planned by Hall and his TikTok partner in May 2020 drew criticism for flouting stay-at-home advice. However, their journey took an unforeseen turn when they were arrested five days later in Texas on charges of marijuana possession (Hall) and controlled substance possession (Hossler). They both bailed out the next day. In a June essay, Hall pledged to embark on a path toward sobriety, admitting past errors but promising future achievements.)

A prank involving the Stokes Twins in black clothing, feigning a bank robbery, and hailing an Uber as their escape vehicle backfired in October 2019. The unsuspecting Uber driver was ordered out at gunpoint by police, who arrived on scene. However, once it was determined the driver was innocent, he was released, and the Stokes brothers were issued a warning about their dangerous behavior.

Later that day, they repeated the prank on the University of California, Irvine campus, leading to their arrest. If convicted for false imprisonment and swatting charges, they could face up to four years in prison. However, Orange County D.A., Todd Spitzer, strongly condemned their actions due to the potential risks involved, including serious injury or death.

In a 2020 statement, their lawyer insisted that the Stokes Twins were innocent of any crimes. Despite this, they pled guilty to lesser charges of misdemeanor false imprisonment and reporting false emergencies, receiving 160 hours of community service and one year of probation.

In a turn of events, the individual once hailed as the “Ruler of YouTube” due to his lengthy videos that garnered him approximately 34 million followers, Dawson, faced the demise of his reign in June 2020. This was triggered by a controversial tweet he posted and later deleted, criticizing the online beauty community. In this tweet, he expressed his frustration towards its members, labeling them as attention-seekers, manipulative, self-centered, arrogant, vindictive, two-faced, and ticking time bombs. He specifically called out James Charles, claiming that Charles was “a young, self-absorbed, power-hungry influencer who deserved a humbling pie the size of the Empire State Building.”

His followers were unimpressed by his remarks, with many reminding him that those living in glass houses should not throw stones. Within days, Dawson published a 20-minute video entitled “Taking Responsibility,” where he apologized for his past misdeeds, stating, “I have done numerous things that I deeply regret.” Among these transgressions were using blackface, making racist comments and jokes, sexualizing an 11-year-old Willow Smith in a video, and making offensive remarks about pedophilia. He acknowledged, “This video is born out of a desire to take accountability for my actions, to acknowledge everything I’ve done on the internet that has hurt people, contributed to the problem, and not been handled appropriately.” As a result, YouTube suspended his ability to monetize his three accounts.

He resumed creating content in 2021, expressing gratitude for his “cancellation,” stating, “I’m so thankful that I was cancelled because it truly transformed my life.

2025-01-10 22:48

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