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  • New Girl On Set Of “New Girl”: Megan Fox Fills In For Zooey Deschanel As She Wraps Up Maternity Leave

    New Girl has a new girl on set! Megan Fox arrived on Monday to film her first major TV role since Hope & Faith.

    Megan Fox is only filling in for the star of New Girl, Zooey Deschanel, while she is completing her maternity leave.

    Zooey Deschanel revealed on Monday that she thinks Megan Fox is going to rock New Girl.

    She said of New Girl‘s new girl, “I’m super excited. Essentially, [my character Jess] gets on jury duty and has to be sequestered, so the roommates rent out her room for a few weeks.”

    She added that Fox is “going to be fantastic” on New Girl.

    Eyeliner. Brows. Nude glossy lip. #spring #harpersbazaar

    A photo posted by Megan Fox (@the_native_tiger) on

    WHA?!?! Bob Day is getting married in Portland, Oregon on this week's #newgirl

    A photo posted by Zooey Deschanel (@zooeydeschanel) on

    Zooey Deschanel can relax and enjoy the last few weeks she has at home with her new girl.

    Deschanel recently revealed her daughter’s name, and to the surprise of no one, it’s adorable and a little dorky.

    Elsie Otter is the name. Why Otter? Well, Zooey loves otters.

    The New Girl star said of the name on Today, “We just really liked the name Elsie and then we both love otters — they’re very sweet and they’re also smart.”

    Prince!

    A photo posted by Zooey Deschanel (@zooeydeschanel) on

    She added, “They use tools … they hold hands while they sleep, there’s so many amazing things about otters. They’re wonderful animals.”

    What do you think of Megan Fox’s stint on New Girl?

  • Hoda Kotb And Regis Argue Over Who Was Better With Kathie Lee

    Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford have been doing good morning television for the last eight years, but no one can forget Kathie Lee Gifford’s time on the small screen with Regis Philbin.

    Kathie Lee was joined by Hoda Kotb and Regis Philbin before her big Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame induction on Tuesday.

    Clearly, Kathie Lee Gifford has been very successful with both co-hosts, but during an interview with ET, Hoda Kotb and Regis Philbin got into it a little over who Kathie Lee’s best co-host really is.

    Philbin joked, “Fifteen years together she was incredible. Now eight years with this one [indicating Hoda Kotb], and so-so, you know?”

    Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee have won a couple of Emmys for their handling of Today.

    Ladies and gentlemen — meet our newly inducted hall of famer.. My girl.. Kathie Lee Gifford! #bandc2015

    A photo posted by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) on

    And boy, if she was ever quick to point it out.

    Hoda Kotb then got serious about her co-host and very close friend.

    Hoda Kotb said of Kathie Lee, “I think that every now and then someone steps in your life and completely changes it.”

    She added, “Every year, I tell Kath that she totally changed my life. I had a nice life. I thought it was nice. I didn’t know how extraordinary it could be since I met Kath.”

    She continued, “She’s the only person who could laugh like she laughs through tears like nobody’s business. And by the way, it’s not what she says, it’s what she does. That’s what you have to watch with Kath. It’s what she does, and it’s extraordinary.”

    What sweet words Hoda Kotb had for her friend!

    Do you think Kathie Lee is better with Hoda Kotb or was she at her best with Regis?

  • Selena Gomez Reveals Secret Celebrity Crush

    Selena Gomez Reveals Secret Celebrity Crush

    Selena Gomez revealed some details of her private life on Sunday night’s episode of Watch What Happens Live!.

    There are so many things that the world wants to know about Selena Gomez, but the most interesting question had to do with her love life.

    Well, the love life she wishes for herself, anyway.

    Selena Gomez is single and loving it, but one fan wanted to know if she has any new celebrity crushes.

    What Selena Gomez admitted was surprising, but not surprising.

    iPhone game strong #REVIVAL

    A photo posted by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U07iQqslUxc

    She said, “I kind of have a crush on Chris Evans. Isn’t he cute?”

    To which host Andy Cohen replied, “Yeah, he’s super cute.”

    Getting ready for Fallon @pantene @ara_vartanian jewels

    A photo posted by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on

    Then, Selena Gomez added (again), “He’s very cute.”

    Willie Geist, a fellow guest on the show then asked, “Have you ever said that in public before?”

    Selena Gomez replied, “This is the first time. Oh, man. He’s either going to hate me or love me.”

    #GMA #earlybirds @markruffalo @renner4real #captainamerica #avengers #ageofultron #presstour #marvel @gma

    A photo posted by Robert Downey, Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on

    Cohen said, “I think he’s going to love you.”

    Geist then added, “I think he’ll be OK with it.”

    Selena Gomez may know that Chris Evans isn’t in a steady relationship, though he has been on-again-off-again with Minka Kelly.

    Cap also said earlier this year that he’s looking forward to settling down and starting a family after he had a good experience babysitting Avengers co-star Chris Hemsworth’s three kids.

    Evans said, “You get to a point where you want the next thing. You see people who are just so happy and have great kids.”

    Hmm, interesting. While Selena Gomez is 11 years his junior, this is Hollywood. Anything can happen! What do you think the chances are?

  • Daisy Ridley In Tears Over New “The Force Awakens” Trailer

    Daisy Ridley is only one of the promising new young actors in the new Star Wars movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

    Anyone who watched the highly anticipated new trailer on Monday night now knows that Daisy Ridley is on the road to be an absolute stand out in the field.

    Daisy Ridley joins some Hollywood heavy-hitters for the new Star Wars movie, and from what we can tell, is just as blown away about what the movie has become.

    For the pleasure of all those following the movie’s progress, Daisy Ridley and fellow newcomer John Boyega posted their reactions to the new trailer to Instagram.

    It was so, so great. In fact, one might say that Daisy Ridley and John Boyega’s reactions were likely similar to many a super fan.

    In case you haven’t seen it yet, here it is in all it’s glory:

    This is just so much fun:

    What did you think about the new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Did you have a similar reaction?

  • Miranda Lambert And Blake Shelton Both Among Performers For CMA Awards

    Miranda Lambert and her ex-husband, Blake Shelton, have only been divorced for around three months, but the split seems to be a fairly amicable one.

    Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton released a joint statement back in July, saying, “This is not the future we envisioned. And it is with heavy hearts that we move forward separately.”

    The statement continued, “We are real people, with real lives, with real families, friends and colleagues. Therefore, we kindly ask for privacy and compassion concerning this very personal matter.”

    After the split, Miranda Lambert was quick to dive into her music with her whole heart, as was Shelton.

    Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton were a glittering country superstar power couple, each cheering the other on at various awards ceremonies while they both drove home with their arms full of trophies.

    Sand, Sun and Songwriting! Girls trip of a lifetime! Goodbye paradise! Until next time…. #girlfriends

    A photo posted by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) on

    That makes the upcoming CMA Awards show seem to have the potential for some serious awkwardness.

    Miranda Lambert and her ex are both on the list to perform at the November 4th show.

    Other performers include Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Keith Urban, Hank Williams Jr., and Kacey Musgraves.

    However, all eyes are likely to be on Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert to see just how the two of them handle it.

    Miranda Lambert, for one, will likely clean up again at this year’s show.

    Even though it’s been a tough year for her, she is feeling pretty good.

    Miranda Lambert said previously of life after Blake, “I’m in a good place.”

    She added, “I wasn’t, but I am now. It’s amazing how quickly life can turn around for you. I’ve had some pretty cool things in recent times that’ve happened and I’m loving it.”

    What do you think? Will this year’s CMA Awards be a little awkward for Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton or do you think they’ll handle it like a couple of pros?

  • Kate Hudson “Probably” Smoked Pot With Matthew McConaughey

    Kate Hudson revealed a few things about herself on Tuesday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live! with host Andy Cohen.

    Unfortunately, however, Kate Hudson didn’t really say whether or not she is dating Nick Jonas. Of course, that is all anyone really wants to know.

    Kate Hudson managed to dodge the question entirely, explaining that she doesn’t ever like addressing romance rumors.

    Kate Hudson said, “I don’t like addressing any kind of gossip.”

    She added, “My agent [Michael Kives] has been my ‘mystery man’ maybe 25 times. Honestly, you can’t hug someone or talk to someone without it ending up being a thing.”

    Nick Jonas pulled the same stunt last month when he was asked about a possible romantic link to Kate Hudson.

    At the end of a recent interview, a radio DJ sheepishly asked Jonas the big Kate Hudson question, starting with, “I hope you don’t get mad at me…”

    Jonas, however, replied, “I’m not gonna get mad at you, but I’m also not gonna talk about it. [I] keep some things to myself.”

    The rumors started flying last month after Kate Hudson was spotted at Jonas’ New York City concert on September 10th and again soon after, riding roller coasters at Disney World.

    Kate Hudson was also at Jonas’ House of Blues performance after the Disney World sighting and was having brunch with him the next day.

    While Kate Hudson remained mum on her relationship during Watch What Happens Live!, she did disclose that she likely smoked pot with Matthew McConaughey.

    Of course, if you’re a friend or even an acquaintance of McConaughey’s at all, the chances of that are pretty good.

    Ah, it’s a good life for Kate Hudson. What do you think? Is she or isn’t she dating Nick Jonas?

  • Drew Barrymore Experienced Postpartum Depression After Daughter’s Birth

    Drew Barrymore loves being a mom and has never said any different.

    Of course Drew Barrymore is human, despite the success she has had in her career, and has had her share of difficulties.

    Drew Barrymore has been married to Will Kopelman since 2012 and they have daughters Olive, 3, and Frankie, 18 months.

    After Frankie was born, Drew Barrymore admitted that she suffered from postpartum depression.

    Drew Barrymore recently told People, “I didn’t have postpartum the first time so I didn’t understand it because I was like, ‘I feel great!’ The second time, I was like, ‘Oh, whoa, I see what people talk about now. I understand.’”

    She added, “It’s a different type of overwhelming with the second. I really got under the cloud.”

    Yes, postpartum depression is a very common problem among women, even after having no trouble with the first child like Drew Barrymore.

    And, of course, Drew Barrymore struggles with work/life balance. Who doesn’t? I mean, she’s been working since ET! The girl’s gotta work.

    Drew Barrymore said of her work and life, “I just got right on the idea of, where do I need to be the most? Fifty-fifty would be ideal but life doesn’t work like that. Life is messy.”

    Yep. Fifty-fifty is really hard to accomplish, and if one of the categories has to suffer, it’s hard to make it to where the more important priority, home and family, doesn’t suffer.

    Drew Barrymore said of the challenge, “It was just really challenging and I felt overwhelmed. I made a lot of decisions and I definitely changed my work life to suit my parenthood.”

    Can you relate to Drew Barrymore’s struggles as a mother and career woman?

  • Katy Perry: Is “Bad Blood” About Her Or Not?

    Katy Perry: Is “Bad Blood” About Her Or Not?

    Katy Perry has been rumored to be the subject of Taylor Swift’s song, “Bad Blood”, since the song first made its groundbreaking appearance on her album, 1989.

    Whether or not Katy Perry is ACTUALLY the subject has yet to be confirmed or denied by Swift herself, but Andy Cohen of Watch What Happens Live! made yet another attempted to get to the bottom of the mystery on Sunday night’s episode.

    On that particular episode, Selena Gomez was featured. Of course, Gomez plays the villain and Taylor Swift’s rival in the much-hyped “Bad Blood” video, so of course she would be the person to ask.

    However, things didn’t get far when Selena Gomez was asked straight up, during a round of “Plead the Fifth”, whether or not Katy Perry was the real life villian.

    In answer to the question, Selena Gomez used her only “plead the fifth” option.

    …it's just like riding a bike LIMA 9.22.15 @ronyalwin

    A photo posted by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U07iQqslUxc

    Now, the rest of the game went off without a hitch and actually divulged some pretty good info about Gomez after the Katy Perry question was dodged.

    But, the question remains yet. Will it ever be answered?

    The Katy Perry question will likely never be cleared up by Taylor Swift, herself.

    got dat hair flow back @ronyalwin @rickhenryla

    A photo posted by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on

    In an interview with GQ earlier this month, Taylor Swift neither confirmed nor denied the Katy Perry rumor, saying only that it is (probably) about losing a friend.

    She said, “You’re in a Rolling Stone interview, and the writer says, ‘Who is that song about? That sounds like a really intense moment from your life.’”

    She added, “And you sit there, and you know you’re on good terms with your ex-boyfriend, and you don’t want him – or his family – to think you’re firing shots at him. So you say, ‘That was about losing a friend.’”

    She went on to restate that it was, indeed, the loss of a friend. But was it Katy Perry?

    The world may never know.

    What do you think? Is it pretty clear to you that the song is about Katy Perry?

  • El Chapo Sustains Injuries, Evades Capture In Sinaloa State

    El Chapo reportedly came close to being recaptured after being on the run since his infamous July escape from a Mexico City prison.

    El Chapo was able to evade authorities, however, it is said that he sustained injuries to his face and leg.

    The Mexican government said in a statement, “Due to these actions and to avoid his arrest, the fugitive escaped in a hurry (in recent days), which according to the information that was collected, caused him injuries to his leg and face.”

    The statement continued, “It is important to specify that these injuries were not the product of a direct clash.”

    Authorities didn’t give any more specifics about the reported injuries, but they are no doubt a little embarrassed by their continued failure to capture El Chapo.

    El Chapo escaped prison on July 11th, for the second time in his criminal career, through a hole in his cell shower that led to a mile-long tunnel which took him under the prison grounds and out to his freedom.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN058DHwaV0

    Only a few months ago El Chapo’s son, Alfredo Guzman, tweeted what was widely seen as a taunting clue to the fugitive drug lord’s whereabouts.

    The post included a photo of Alfredo sitting with two men, one of which resembles El Chapo from what can be derived from under giant emoticons placed over their eyes.

    The caption read, “Satisfied here, you already know with whom.”

    However, back then authorities were not convinced that the photo was a clue and wondered if it could be a red herring in the case.

    Former DEA agent Phil Jordan said of the taunt, “One of the most intelligent traffickers has been Chapo. His son is not the brightest star on the Christmas tree. The best recorded intelligence on the son is that he doesn’t have his father’s intelligence.”

    He added, “But, I caution this could be a diversion to throw off authorities.”

    Do you think El Chapo will be captured soon? Or maybe not at all?

  • Maria Goretti: Remains Of Youngest Canonized Saint Continue Pilgrimage In America

    Maria Goretti is the youngest saint to be canonized by the Catholic church and the saint of purity, mercy and youth. Most especially for victims of rape.

    Maria Goretti’s remains, which include her skeleton and a wax mask over her skull, travel in a lighted glass casket.

    Some of the first few stops for the relic of St. Maria Goretti were in New Jersey and now the Chicago area where faithful Catholics lined up outside of their local Catholic churches to have the chance to pray to the saint and press their prayer cards and rosaries to her casket.

    For many, the visit of Maria Goretti’s remains was a spiritual experience.

    Maria Goretti was only 11 years old on July 5th, 1902 when she was attacked by an older neighbor, Alessandro Serenelli.

    Serenelli had bullied Maria Goretti for a long time, but on this fateful day, his aggression became sexual.

    Maria Goretti tried to fight off Serenelli, insisting that their sexual contact would be a moral sin and that she would rather die than submit to his desires.

    Alessandro was enraged and stabbed the young Maria Goretti 14 times. Maria survived until the next day, but the legend tells that Maria forgave Alessandro on her death bed.

    Serenelli also claimed to have had visions of Maria Goretti forgiving him while he was in prison for her murder.

    Maria Goretti was beatified by Pope Pius XII in 1947. She was canonized as a saint in 1950.

    Now, Maria Goretti’s feast day is celebrated on July 6th, the date of her death.

    This is the first time that Maria Goretti’s remains have been to America and only the second time for them to ever leave Italy.

    Have you had the privilege of visiting the remains of Saint Maria Goretti? Tell us about it in the comments below!

  • Jessica Chastain Once Pretended To Be Bryce Dallas Howard

    Jessica Chastain and fellow actress Bryce Dallas Howard look very much alike and that fact has not gone unnoticed lately.

    In fact, Jessica Chastian and Bryce Dallas Howard get credit where credit isn’t due on many occasions for roles that the other played.

    Earlier this year, Jessica Chastain even posted a song parody to Instagram of Bryce Dallas Howard claiming that she is NOT Jessica Chastain. Whew!

    But, in real life, Bryce Dallas Howard said she loves getting mistaken for the very similar-looking Jessica Chastain.

    Howard said of the constant mix up, “First of all, any day where I get confused for Jess is a very good day. She’s one of the most beautiful human beings I’ve ever seen.”

    Everyone get it yet? : ) performance by #BryceDallasHoward not #JessicaChastain

    A video posted by Jessica Chastain (@chastainiac) on

    Jessica Chastain, herself, admitted that she has actually allowed people to think that she is Bryce Dallas Howard. Out of politeness, of course.

    True story. #BryceDallasHoward is in #JurassicWorld

    A photo posted by Jessica Chastain (@chastainiac) on

    Jessica Chastain told Jimmy Fallon of one particular incident that took place on a New York subway in 2004, saying, “Then they go, ‘Yes, The Village was such a great movie.’”

    Of course, The Village was Bryce Dallas Howard.

    Jessica Chastain continued, “I had this moment of do I tell them that they’re wrong and it’s not me, or do I pretend I’m Bryce. So I pretended I was Bryce.”

    I’m sure that would have been much easier than explaining the confusion.

    What do you think of the confusion between Jessica Chastain and Bryce Dallas Howard?

  • Randy Quaid: Wife Says He’s “20% Indian” And Can Live Wherever He Wants

    Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi Quaid, were taken into custody on Friday night while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S.

    On Monday, Randy Quaid will face the music from some serious vandalism charges stemming from a 2010 offense.

    It seems Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, were squatting in the guest house of a home they formally owned when they were discovered and charged with trespassing and causing over $5,000 in damages to the house.

    Randy Quaid and his wife skipped several court appearances after they were arrested, then ran to Canada where Evi was granted citizenship.

    Randy Quaid, however, was denied citizenship.

    This was a big hurdle for Randy Quaid, who insisted that he was going to be a victim of “Hollywood star-whackers” who killed his friends David Carradine and Heath Ledger.

    Randy Quaid is the older brother of actor Dennis Quaid. He is best known for his roles in National Lampoon’s Vacation and Independence Day.

    Randy Quaid is also the star of his own world, since being practically disowned by Hollywood, showing up in several videos that the couple have posted to social media.

    The videos starring Randy Quaid and his wife reportedly include a sex tape. Ewww.

    If you want to see that, you’re on your own. I am NOT looking it up.

    What do you think about Randy Quaid’s trouble with the law?

  • “Black Mass” Did NOT Give Benedict Cumberbatch Politics Fever

    Black Mass provided two deep roles for two very deep actors.

    Of course, there was incredible transformation of Johnny Depp in the dark role of James “Whitey” Bulger for Black Mass.

    Depp had to endure hours in the makeup chair to achieve his menacing look for Black Mass, which included a white receding hairline wig and contact lenses.

    Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Whitey’s brother, William “Billy” Bulger, didn’t have a huge physical transformation, but he did have to study up on American politics for Black Mass. He didn’t, however, come away with a taste for the whole racket.

    He said, “This role didn’t give me a taste of politics.”

    He added, “American politics is a whole different thing. I had to do quite a bit of learning what a state senate and a president of a state senate actually does and what it means.”

    That doesn’t mean Benedict Cumberbatch didn’t enjoy working on Black Mass.

    In fact, he rather enjoyed the location. He said, “It gave me a taste for Boston, though. It’s an amazing place. I had a great time doing this and prepping for it.”

    Now, why wouldn’t Benedict Cumberbatch gain a love for American politics after filming Black Mass in Boston? I mean, come on. It’s ever so attractive right now, right?

    What do you think about the transformation of Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Depp for Black Mass?

  • Ireland Baldwin Posts Funny Text Convo With Dad About Dating Olivia Wilde’s Ex

    Ireland Baldwin has officially debunked the rumor that she is dating Olivia Wilde’s 39-year-old ex-husband, filmmaker Tao Ruspoli.

    In a move made by many a young star, Ireland Baldwin accomplished this feat via Instagram.

    19-year-old Ireland Baldwin was technically spotted “getting cozy” with Ruspoli.

    However, the pics that started the rumors appear to just show the two trying to look at something on his cell phone.

    Which, of course, requires two people to get close in order to both see what’s on a screen that spans a few inches.

    You used to call me on my donut…

    A photo posted by Ireland Basinger-Baldwin (@bootsiedonjuan) on

    Ireland Baldwin posted a text conversation between her and her famous dad, Alec Baldwin, to put the rumors to rest.

    That particular post also highlighted how far Ireland Baldwin‘s relationship with her father has come since the infamous “thoughtless pig” voicemail when she was only 11.

    In fact, back in July, Ireland Baldwin posted a pic to Instagram of her and her dad reading a children’s book called If I Were A Pig, clearly poking fun at the past incident.

    If I Were A Pig… I would be Rude and Thoughtless of course!

    A photo posted by Ireland Basinger-Baldwin (@bootsiedonjuan) on

    What do you think about Ireland Baldwin’s Instagram pic debunking her “new romance”?

  • Scarlett Johansson Is Amazing In Trailer For Coen Brothers’ “Hail, Caesar!”

    Scarlett Johansson joins a long list of fellow A-list stars for the latest Coen brothers film, Hail, Caesar!

    In it, Scarlett Johansson lights up the screen in her role as a vixen in the fictional golden age of Hollywood.

    Though Scarlett Johansson is fresh off a long stint as Black Widow on the big screen, she has no trouble capturing hearts as a beautiful but tough Hollywood bombshell.

    Joining Scarlett Johansson for the gorgeous film, which promises hilarity and depth Coen-style, is none other than George Clooney in the title role.

    Clooney plays an actor who plays Caesar in a film, also titled Hail, Caesar, which happens to be in the middle of production when it grinds to a halt after Caesar’s kidnapping.

    Caesar is kidnapped by a group calling themselves The Future. They then torment the man in charge, played by Josh Brolin.

    Scarlett Johansson is on top of the world right now. Beside the honor of acting for two of the world’s best filmmakers, she is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars right now.

    Scarlett Johansson also recently celebrated her first anniversary with her french husband, Romain Dauriac.

    Romain Dauriac and Scarlett Johansson just celebrated the first birthday of their baby girl, Rose Dorothy Dauriac.

    What a life, right?

    What do you think about Scarlett Johansson’s new role in Hail, Caesar!?

  • Rachel Maddow Explains What Could Happen In Speaker Debacle

    Rachel Maddow had a laugh or two at Republicans in Congress, who can’t seem to get their act together.

    John Boehner announced that he is retiring from his position as speaker of the house last month, leaving a vacant position that no one wants to fill.

    After his assumed replacement, Kevin McCarthy, backed out of the race and those being lobbied for the position, like Paul Ryan and Trey Gowdy, explicitly said they will not do it, all hell broke lose.

    Now, Republicans are scrambling to find a replacement for John Boehner and the turmoil that has plagued the fractured party is coming home to roost.

    On Rachel Maddow‘s MSNBC show on Thursday, she explained a few options that might occur if Republicans can’t find a new speaker to replace John Boehner.

    Rachel Maddow described option number one, saying, “Someone could become viable. The Republicans could reach deep into their souls and find a Kumbaya center they didn’t know they had … and therefore find someone from Congress who could get 218 votes.”

    They are working on that, but in the mean time, there’s option number two to think about.

    Rachel Maddow said option number two is, “They could find somebody to do it who could get 218 votes, who is not a Republican member of the House. Technically, that is legal. It doesn’t have to be a member of Congress to be speaker, so it could just be anyone in the world.”

    Rachel Maddow listed Nancy Reagan, “that guy from Duck Dynasty” and a Chik-fil-A sandwich as possible selections for option number two.

    As for option number three, Rachel Maddow said, “There could just be no speaker. That would mean no votes, no convening, no offices, no nothing. Nobody can do business, and Congress just closes.”

    And for option number four, which will not be a great option for John Boehner or those in Congress who cheered his departure, Rachel Maddow said, “Which brings us to option four — which is honestly the most likely thing to happen — which is John Boehner is not allowed to quit.”

    That would make a few people angry!

    What do you think about Rachel Maddow’s list of possible outcomes for this speaker debacle? What do you think is most likely to happen?

  • Anmer Hall, Country Home Of William And Kate, Granted No-Fly Zone Status

    Anmer Hall, the 10-bedroom country estate of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, is now a little more private for the young royal family.

    Anmer Hall is now a no-fly zone.

    The measures to make Anmer Hall a no-fly zone were prompted by a number of intrusions into the couple’s privacy over the years.

    With drone technology becoming a more accessible tool for paparazzi, the couple felt the move to be necessary for their protection.

    The biggest offense of all has been the photographers’ ever-increasing frenzy to capture pictures of Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Anmer Hall, Kensington Palace and even local playgrounds and beaches.

    In a “letter from Kensington Palace“, Communications Secretary Jason Knauf insisted that photographers have “on multiple occasions used long range lenses to capture images of The Duchess playing with Prince George in a number of private parks, monitored the movements of Prince George and his nanny around London parks and monitored the movements of other household staff and photographed the children of private individuals visiting The Duke and Duchess’s home.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l02iSuKMsno

    He also said photographers have “pursued cars leaving family homes, used other children to draw Prince George into view around playgrounds, been found hiding on private property in fields and woodland locations around The Duke and Duchess’s home in Norfolk, obscured themselves in sand dunes on a rural beach to take photos of Prince George playing with his grandmother and placed locations near the Middleton family home in Berkshire under steady surveillance.”

    Well, after reading that, one certainly can’t blame the royal couple for petitioning for a no-fly zone over Anmer Hall.

    What do you think? Has British paparazzi gone too far in trying to capture pictures of the royal family at Kensington Palace and Anmer Hall?

  • Elizabeth Ramsey, Beloved Philippine Comedienne, Dead At 83

    Elizabeth Ramsey, a Philippine entertainer who entertained generations with her wit and racy jokes, died on Thursday in her sleep.

    At 83, Elizabeth Ramsey had led a long life full of love and laughter when she passed away in her sleep.

    According to her daughter, Jaya Ramsey, Elizabeth Ramsey suffered a seizure due to diabetes/hyperglycemia two months ago.

    In an interview with Manila, Philippines media outlet dzMM in March 2014, Elizabeth Ramsey detailed how she got her start after becoming a housemaid.

    She said, “Being a housemaid was my ticket to Manila. My mother did not know that I had left home. I am always missing. I am an adventurer. I am lucky…”

    Mama Beth is now with our Lord… 83 years has been full. Love and laughter, she has given not just our family but the…

    Posted by Jaya Ramsey on Wednesday, October 7, 2015

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3NnVzr3oWA

    Elizabeth Ramsey admitted that her father didn’t like the path her life was taking, and in order to try to prevent her from going any further forced her to marry when she was 19.

    She said, “I was 19. I thought it was just a joke then I gave birth to Isaac and Anna. But I still wanted to go on singing. I said to myself, ‘I’ll one day escape from this’ and then I took my children and went to Bacolod City [Negros Occidental] where I met rich people there while singing in gambling dens.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6cTac_NV4w

    Elizabeth Ramsey didn’t stop there. She eventually formed a band and went on to become Philippines’ “Queen of Rock and Roll”.

    What do you think about Elizabeth Ramsey’s extraordinary life?

  • Cindy Crawford Uses Experience With Body Image To Help Daughter, Kaia Gerber

    Cindy Crawford just released a new memoir about becoming a model called, well, Becoming.

    In it, Cindy Crawford reveals details and instances in her life that lead up to her “becoming” one of the world’s most recognizable faces.

    In an interview with New York magazine about the book, Cindy Crawford discussed some interesting details from her early modeling days.

    For instance, Cindy Crawford had an encounter with a photographer that, while insulting, prompted her to leave Chicago.

    And for that, she is grateful.

    It seems the photographer told the Cindy Crawford that she had a difficult face to photograph and later completely cut ties with her.

    Somewhere in Chicago is a photographer regretting that day for the last few decades.

    Cindy Crawford said, “The reason I wanted to include that story was that so many people have that experience of having someone who has really helped them — a mentor — but then, sometimes we have to leave the nest.”

    She added, “Thirty years later, I’m so grateful that he did that to me, otherwise I might have just been complacent and stayed in Chicago.”

    Despite all the negative feedback that models can endure about their faces, bodies and any number of other features, Cindy Crawford is trying really hard to instill a healthy outlook in her daughter, Kaia Gerber, who is just getting her start.

    Via @TeenVogue x @Armani

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    She said, “When you’re young, you can eat whatever you want. And, at a certain point, mine was in my 20’s, I said, ‘Oh, I can’t have a bagel every morning for breakfast.’”

    She went on to say, “… who does Kaia look up to? The Gigis.”

    Cindy Crawford was referencing the body-shaming fiasco surrounding Gigi Hadid and the harm it can do.

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    She added of Kaia, “So she thinks, ‘I should have a green juice before school.’ I’m like, ‘Kaia, you need food. You’re going to school all day. You need to eat something.’ I try to teach Kaia by, at least on the outside, having a healthy relationship with my own body. I don’t want her to hear me putting myself down. I don’t want her to think that part of being a woman is being deprived.”

    Sounds like Cindy Crawford learned from her youth experiences and is passing those lessons on to her daughter. Sometimes, and in some ways, the stars are just like us!

    What do you think about Cindy Crawford’s new book? Have you read it?

  • Carrie Underwood: “Storyteller” Not Full Of “Mommy Music”

    Carrie Underwood was quick to get back to the studio after giving birth to her baby boy, Isaiah, earlier this year.

    However, she assured fans that her new album, Storytellers, wouldn’t be full of mommy music despite her new life as a mom.

    For that, fans of Carrie Underwood will likely be grateful and maybe even a little shocked.

    Carrie Underwood is no doubt a very busy woman, but her baby is her world. Just like any normal mom, no matter what she is doing, her kid comes first.

    But, Carrie Underwood is working hard to strike a balance.

    She told CMT recently, “I kinda think people in some ways expected me to write a whole album of mommy music, and I hope they’re not disappointed that that didn’t happen.”

    Oh, just playing my piano in my blazer in the yard…

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    I’m sure they won’t be, for the most part. I mean, who likes listening to someone else talk about their kid all the time?

    However, that’s not to say there aren’t any songs on the new album that were inspired by the life-changing event in Carrie Underwood’s life.

    My boys…checking out the world through the bus window.

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    She said, “I mean he gets his moment, and if that’s kind of where we’re headed — obviously you use your own personal experiences to insert into your writing.”

    She then clarified, saying, “He gets his moment on the album, and that’s kind of it, you know what I mean? I didn’t write thirteen tracks of mom songs.”

    Oh, mom songs. The great unappreciated genre.

    Carrie Underwood is regaining her laser focus just in time to help headline the Stagecoach Country Music Festival coming up this spring.

    The festival, which is a really big deal in the world of country music, was dominated last year by the men.

    But, this year Carrie Underwood is breaking through to be a main attraction.

    Other headliners for this year’s festival include Eric Church and Luke Bryan. Talk about playing with the big boys!

    Carrie Underwood’s Storytellers will be released October 23rd. Are you grateful for the lack of mommy music on the album or were you looking forward to hearing it?

  • Janet Jackson: “Unbreakable” Expected To Top Billboard 200

    Janet Jackson may finally be queen of the charts again.

    On October 2nd Janet Jackson released her long-awaited new album, titled Unbreakable, through her own Rhythm Nation label.

    Janet Jackson already got a taste of the critical acclaim that would later come for her album when she released her single, “No Sleeep”, earlier this year.

    Should Janet Jackson‘s Unbreakable make it to the top as expected, that will make her seventh number one album on the Billboard Top 200 chart in her solo career.

    The chart will be published on Sunday, October 11th.

    It has been a while since Janet Jackson saw the number one position, but she is a pop icon that is no stranger to being on top of the music world. Her solo career saw her first number one album back in 1986 with Control.

    It continued with the incredibly popular Rhythm Nation 1814 in 1989, with janet. following in 1993. Then came The Velvet Rope in 1997 and All for You in 2001.

    In addition to her chart-topping success, Janet Jackson is getting ready to head out for the European leg of her Unbreakable tour.

    North American shows began back in August, and Janet Jackson will return to the U.S. and finish out the tour with the last date being in June 2016.

    In the mean time, Janet Jackson will take her show to Europe beginning on March 30th at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham, England.

    The European leg of Janet Jackson’s tour will end on April 18th at the Max Schmeling Halle in Berlin, Germany.

    Do you have your tickets to see Janet Jackson? What do you think of her new album?