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  • Misty Copeland On Her “Incredible” Broadway Debut

    Misty Copeland made her Broadway debut on Wednesday in the play On The Town at the Lyric Theatre.

    Afterward, Misty Copeland could only put it into words in this way, “It’s an incredible feeling.”

    Misty Copeland has been breaking down barriers since she was a young girl.

    Last year, Misty Copeland became the first and only African-American soloist in the prestigious American Ballet Theatre after joining at only 16 years old.

    Now, Misty Copeland is playing Miss Turnstiles, a love interest for one of three sailors enjoying a few hours of shore leave in 1940s New York in On the Town.


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    After Wednesday’s performance, Misty Copeland admitted that it was different than a normal ballet production for her.

    She said, “I felt nervous that I was going to forget stuff, which I don’t typically feel. We rehearse so much as ballet dancers and the steps become ingrained in your muscle memory.”

    What?!?!? This is so wild! #timesquare #broadwaydebut #jumbotron @OnTheTownNYC 8/25-9/6

    A photo posted by Misty Copeland (@mistyonpointe) on

    The crowd loved Misty Copeland, praising her entrances and exits with applause and even standing ovations.

    It seems Misty Copeland is bringing the art of ballet to a new crowd.

    Misty Copeland said of her experience, “The audience is so different from what I’m used to. You know immediately that they are excited to be here, and it’s an incredible feeling. I just felt so overwhelmed — that first entrance and throughout.”

    Misty Copeland said that she goes to the stage door after every performance. From there, she hopes the crowds will follow her back uptown to the city’s numerous ballet venues.

    “It’s such a great crowd and I hope that me stepping into this atmosphere will make them feel that they’re invited to come into my home.”

    What do you think of Misty Copeland’s rise to stardom?

  • Britney Spears To Present First Moon Man At MTV VMAs

    Britney Spears is back at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

    Britney Spears will be presenting the first award of the night at the star-studded event.

    The excitement over Britney Spears’ appearance is a far cry from where the pop princess was back in 2007 when she sort of performed at the show.

    But, back then Britney Spears was clinging to an almost non-existent shred of dignity after a series of personal problems, meltdowns (remember her taking an umbrella to a photographer?) and that infamous head-shaving.

    Now, the 33-year-old mother of two and Las Vegas resident performer has made an incredible comeback and is definitely on the very welcome list of appearances for Sunday night’s event.

    One more… and yes it's hot standing there!

    A photo posted by Britney Spears (@britneyspears) on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTBbHMEs0Uw

    The VMAs will be hosted by Miley Cyrus, who was super excited to watch the impressive list of attendees grow to include Britney Spears.

    Definitely bringin myyyy autograph book to DIS event!! #regram from @mtv

    A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on

    Britney Spears will apparently be sitting one seat away from Kylie Jenner, but the lucky one who gets to sit in the middle isn’t known.

    Performers at Sunday night’s event will not be lacking, either.

    Those slated to perform include big names such as Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Pharrell Williams, Demi Lovato and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

    Will you be watching Sunday night’s VMAs? Are you excited to see Britney Spears appear? Who are you looking forward to seeing perform?

  • Betty White To Join “Bones” In The Fall

    Betty White just can’t take a break.

    After wrapping Hot in Cleveland not very long ago, Betty White, the 93-year-old TV veteran, has already lined up her next couple of gigs.

    Betty White will be joining the cast of Bones for one episode that will air in October.

    In the episode, Betty White will play a new (old) “squintern” named Dr. Beth Mayer, who is brought in to assist in a fantasy football murder case.

    Betty White’s character happens to be a fantasy football whiz and the world’s best forensic anthropologist. White tweeted the news herself on Thursday.

    With my friend Auggie getting ready for #PAWGUST on @discfamily!

    A photo posted by Betty White (@bettymwhite) on

    Betty White will also be appearing on the reboot of the classic TV game show, To Tell the Truth.

    Along with NeNe Leaks, Betty White will help make up a panel on the show.

    Tons of love to my dear friend #GeorgiaEngel on the opening of her play JOHN in NYC!

    A photo posted by Betty White (@bettymwhite) on

    Betty White has been on TV since before most of our parents were even born.

    Betty White first appeared on TV after an experimental broadcast when she was only 17 in 1939 and hasn’t stopped since.

    Whether you first saw her on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, Hot in Cleveland or whenever it was, you know you’ve been a fan since then.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbIW-QUesjo

    Spent the afternoon working with my dear friend, Carl Reiner. Love this man! #VitalityAfter90

    A photo posted by Betty White (@bettymwhite) on

    What is your favorite Betty White role? Are you excited to see her in Bones?

  • Ashley Madison Hack: Extortion Next Worry For Dump Victims?

    Ashley Madison Hack: Extortion Next Worry For Dump Victims?

    Ashley Madison account holders are still reeling from last week’s dump of user information by hacking group The Impact Team.

    No doubt marriages have crumbled, relationships have dissolved and even jobs could have been lost over the Ashley Madison debacle.

    However, in these trying times, the ones still holding their breath to see if their loved one finds out about their Ashley Madison account are the new targets.

    If you think that just because your significant other hasn’t checked the list of Ashley Madison accounts for your name means you’re in the clear, you are so very wrong.

    A new crop of scumbag has risen in response to the Ashley Madison hack.

    According to eCanadaNow, these folks will reportedly contact Ashley Madison account holders and threaten to expose your nefarious deeds to your significant other unless you pay them hush money to the tune of one bitcoin, which is approximately $225.

    IT Specialist Rick Romero explains their method, saying, “Spammers are using the email providers VFEMail to target Ashley Madison users.”

    Guys, cheating really doesn’t pay. Unless you’re an extortionist.

    One man who was recently contacted by an extortionist is refusing to pay and taking a risk that could disrupt his entire life.

    Mac, known only by his first name, gave his reason, stating that he is only “loosely concerned” about future extortion attacks. However, he is not that worried about this first round.

    He said, “If I put myself in [the extortionist’s] shoes, the likelihood of them disclosing stuff doesn’t increase their chance of getting money. I’m just not going to respond.”

    He added, “So they have my home billing address and first and last name, so it would be relatively easy for them to get my home records and figure out who I am. I’ll accept the consequences if this does get disclosed, but obviously I’d rather not have that happen because my wife and I are both very happy in our marriage.”

    Ok, but if you were happy…oh, well.

    What do you think about these new extortion attempts? If it were you in the hot seat, would you pay up to not have your Ashley Madison info exposed to your significant other?

  • Sandra Bland: Suicide Prompts Texas Jail Review

    Sandra Bland’s recent suicide in a Waller County, Texas jail has prompted a review of how police handle mental health issues of inmates.

    Sandra Bland committed suicide by hanging herself in her cell with a plastic garbage bag on July 13th. On the initial booking questionnaire, Sandra Bland admitted to having attempted suicide before.

    However, Sandra Bland was left unsupervised in her cell.

    Officials announced the review on Tuesday, but Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick did not specifically mention the name of Sandra Bland as a catalyst.

    Patrick said that the new Senate committee is not focused on any one particular death.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiSzDEn5-dg

    When the question arose of whether or not Sandra Bland’s relatives, who have recently filed a lawsuit against the prison, the guards, and the arresting officer, would be involved, he didn’t directly answer.

    However, the chairman of the committe, Senator John Whitmire, made it clear that it was because of Sandra Bland’s death that the review and the committee were formed.

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

    He said, “There’s no question that Ms. Bland’s tragedy has led us to this point.”

    Whether or not Sandra Bland’s family will be involved remains to be seen. But, there’s no doubt that her death still resonates with her friends and those inspired by her.

    For example, in an interview done by Lena Dunham for the Los Angeles Times, a friend of Sandra Bland’s lamented the work that Bland intended to continue.

    Bland was working on a project called Woman4Woman, which was devoted to empowering and encouraging women around the world to write and share their stories, good and bad.

    Sandra Bland’s friend and co-founder of the project, Chenai Okammor, said, “Sandy was raised by a single mother with a bunch of sisters. And she said that when she was growing up, she held back her thoughts at times. What became clear to me as I met more with Sandra was that she was finding her own voice.”

    She continued, “She once said to me, ‘I’m 28 and I’m just now beginning to identify what I stand for.’ When she started working on this project, I asked her what she wanted to accomplish with it. She said, ‘I want to be able to share my story with young women out there.’ Because she still thought she was alone in her quirkiness.”

    She added, “She had such a commitment to having women tell their own stories, and she helped them talk about things they hadn’t talked about before.”

    What do you think of the death of Sandra Bland inspiring a review of Texas jail policies?

  • Emily Blunt Gains New Co-Star As Rebecca Ferguson Joins “The Girl On The Train”

    Emily Blunt recently signed on to play a role in the upcoming thriller, The Girl on the Train.

    Now, Rebecca Ferguson has confirmed her role for the film as well.

    Emily Blunt and Rebecca Ferguson will fill two of three leading roles for the movie, which is based on Paula Hawkins’ best-selling book of the same name.

    Emily Blunt will play the role of Rachel, who is an unemployed alcoholic. Rachel is the narrator of the story.

    Emily Blunt’s character, who is getting over a nasty divorce, spends the time during her daily train ride thinking about a picture-perfect couple she sees in a house that she passes.

    However, Rachel comes home covered in blood one night after a black-out bender and can’t remember anything. But, she thinks she may have been involved in a crime.

    Rebecca Ferguson will play Anna, who is Rachel’s ex-husband’s new wife.

    Erin Cressida Wilson, of Secretary and Chloe fame, is adapting the screenplay. Marc Platt is producing the film and Jared LeBoff and Celia Costas will be executive producing.

    Emily Blunt is sure to raise eyebrows in this new role, but hopefully not in the same way she did after an awkward blunder at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s annual grants presentation recently.

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

    Emily Blunt was among a long list of stars at the event, including Lady Gaga, Halle Berry and even Ice Cube.

    But, it was Emily Blunt and Benicio del Toro’s missed stage cue that set her apart.

    The mistake left Jane Fonda on stage to kill time, so she used it to make jokes at the expense of the two missing presenters.

    She said, “You know Benicio, he does seem a little bit unreliable, doesn’t he? You look into his eyes — really interesting, maybe not so reliable. But Emily Blunt, you would think she’d show up on time, right?

    She added, “I don’t think they’re off making out somewhere. This is really funny! I have no idea where they are.”

    Are you excited to see Emily Blunt in The Girl on the Train?

  • Olivia Wilde Has A New Baby Bump

    Olivia Wilde Has A New Baby Bump

    Olivia Wilde is sporting a new baby bump just a little over a year after giving birth to her son, Otis, with Jason Sudeikis.

    However, Olivia Wilde isn’t expecting in real life. The prosthetic bump is all for her latest role.

    Olivia Wilde is starring in the new HBO drama, Vinyl.

    The show, set in 70’s-era New York, stars Olivia Wilde as the wife, Devon, of record executive Richie Finestra, who is played by Bobby Cannavale.

    The cast also includes the likes of Ray Romano, Juno Temple and James Jagger. Wow! That’s some serious casting.

    It’s going to look a little something like this:

    Your first glimpse at the 1970s NYC of #Vinyl. Link in bio.

    A photo posted by Vinyl on HBO (@vinyl) on

    On HBO’s website the show is described as “a ride through the sex- and drug-addled music business at the dawn of punk, disco, and hip-hop, the show is seen through the eyes of a record label president, Richie Finestra, played by Bobby Cannavale, who is trying to save his company and his soul without destroying everyone in his path.”

    A friend sent me a miniature dare. Possibly the first Barbie I won't decapitate. #plasticceiling

    A photo posted by Olivia Wilde (@oliviawilde) on

    Sounds interesting. Vinyl will debut next year.

    It seems the bump Olivia Wilde is wearing brings back happy memories of her real pregnancy.

    While the prosthetic bump can help her recapture that feeling, it can’t help her in the boob department.

    During Olivia Wilde’s real pregnancy she talked a lot about finally having boobs.

    In one interview for Lucky magazine, Olivia Wilde shared her excitement over the new world she was experiencing.

    She said, “I’m like, double D, hello! I’ve never been in this section of the bra store! I’ve been flat-chested my whole life so it’s a wonderful new world.”

    Are you excited to see Olivia Wilde in her new role in Vinyl?

  • Katie Holmes Accidentally Flashes Butt Cheeks In Wardrobe Malfunction

    Katie Holmes was on set filming her new directorial debut, All We Had, when her tiny denim dress turned on her.

    In New York, Katie Holmes had several photos taken of her trying to get her trashy getup to cooperate.

    In one shot, Katie Holmes ultimately loses the battle of the hemline, flashing some booty cheek.

    Katie Holmes announced last year that she had optioned Annie Weatherwax’s book of the same title to make her first attempt at directing.

    Katie Holmes stars in the film as the mother in a turbulent mother/daughter duo.

    Thank u for being a friend @brenabban

    A photo posted by Katie Holmes (@katieholmes212) on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjkAmtoyOg8

    A poverty-stricken mother and her 13-year-old daughter move to a quirky small town to start life anew in All We Had.

    The Fault in Our Stars director, Josh Boone, wrote the adaptation of the novel. Jane Rosenthal, who was involved in About A Boy, is producing All We Had.

    Thank you @jimmyfallon for such a fun time:):):)

    A photo posted by Katie Holmes (@katieholmes212) on

    Rosenthal said early on of Katie Holmes’ aspirations for All We Had, “Katie has such a clear vision for the book’s irreverent, original mother-daughter relationship. Her passion for the material, along with Josh Boone’s ability to tell stories grounded in the comedy and drama of everyday, will truly bring these characters to life.”

    Well, Katie Holmes certainly seems super-committed to her role. I mean, that dress. Wow.

    What do you think of poor Katie Holmes’ wardrobe malfunction? Are you excited to see how she will do as a director?

  • Megyn Kelly Insists She Didn’t “Attack” Trump At Debate

    Megyn Kelly continues to defend her line of questions that was directed at Donald Trump during last week’s debate.

    As one of the moderators for the debate, Megyn Kelly was tasked with lobbing the questions at the potential candidates, but some say she zeroed in on Trump from the beginning.

    One particular question began a war of words between Megyn Kelly and Donald Trump.

    During the debate, Megyn Kelly asked the Donald, “Mr. Trump, one of the things people love about you is you speak your mind and you don’t use a politician’s filter.”

    She added, “However, that is not without its downsides. In particular when it comes to women, you’ve called women you don’t like fat pigs, dogs, slobs and disgusting animals…”

    Donald Trump joked to Megyn Kelly that he was only referring to Rosie O’Donnell, but she pressed on.

    Megyn Kelly continued, “Does that sound to you like the temperament of a man we should elect as president and how will you answer the charge from Hillary Clinton who is likely to be the Democratic nominee that you are part of the war on women?”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up8hbWjYI34

    After the debate, Trump went on the defensive claiming that Megyn Kelly’s questions were “off-base” and “ridiculous.”

    He then infamously added, “You could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever.”

    Many a critic of Trump’s has insisted that Trump was referring to her menstrual cycle and have called him a pig and many other colorful names.

    But Megyn Kelly, after the initial backlash, has insisted that she was not attacking Trump during the debate.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IkbH5mEFxE

    Sunday, on Fox’s Media Buzz, Megyn Kelly said, “My job is to go out there and ask probing questions that are hopefully smart and help the people learn something about this person and, in this context, their weaknesses.”

    She added, “It was a fair question.”

    What do you think? Was Megyn Kelly’s question fair? Was Trump’s response pigish or was he just being Trump?

  • Ivanka Trump Wants Dad To Back Off Illegal Immigrant Insults

    Ivanka Trump has reportedly been pushing back on some of the Donald’s controversial illegal immigrant statements.

    It seems even Ivanka Trump was shocked at his comments during his announcement speech on June 16th.

    During his announcement, Ivanka Trump’s dad said, “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending the best. They’re not sending you, they’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing those problems.”

    He added, “They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime. They’re rapists and some, I assume, are good people, but I speak to border guards and they’re telling us what we’re getting.”

    The statement sent a shock wave through the political stratosphere that Donald Trump then surprisingly rode to the front of the line of possible GOP candidates.

    #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #GOPdebate

    A photo posted by Donald J. Trump (@realdonaldtrump) on

    Since the announcement speech, Donald Trump has made a few other shocking comments and has lost many a financial backer and business relationship, but he refuses to back down, to the apparent dismay of Ivanka Trump.

    Ivanka Trump, according to New York magazine, asked Donald Trump to back-peddle the statements and even submitted a few drafts of a loose apology that he could make, but Trump has since refused to take back what he said.

    Legal immigrants want border security. It is common sense. We must build a wall! Let's #MakeAmericaGreatAgain!

    A photo posted by Donald J. Trump (@realdonaldtrump) on

    A friend of Ivanka Trump’s reportedly said, “She’s close to her father and is sensible enough to know a problematic situation.”

    Could the Donald go so far as to lose his daughter, Ivanka Trump’s, support?

    What do you think about Ivanka Trump’s stance on her dad’s bold statements?

  • Kiele Sanchez Pregnant With First Child

    Kiele Sanchez is pregnant with her first baby with husband Zach Gilford.

    A star on the hit show Kingdom, Kiele Sanchez, 37, made the big announcement at Sunday’s Television Critics Association summer previews.

    Kiele Sanchez opened up about the problem her pregnancy created in playing her character, Lisa, who is pregnant on the show, but Lisa is unsure if she should keep baby.

    Kiele Sanchez told the crowd on Sunday, “I am playing a woman who is pretty detached from the thing that’s growing inside her, and I couldn’t be more excited about my pregnancy.”

    She continued, “So when I slip into Lisa, I’m at odds with this thing down here. It’s something that I think that she at certain points really questions her decision to keep it, which couldn’t be further from my own life.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB52sNlSKDI

    She added, “So it’s a weird, strange, strange thing, especially when he kicks during a scene, you have to go on as if this thing didn’t just move inside your body. So it’s bizarre.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_gr2kPuTng

    That would be sort of weird. If you don’t watch Kingdom, you might know Kiele Sanchez from The Glades. She had a recurring role as Callie Cargill.

    Kiele Sanchez was also on Lost, playing Nikki Fernandez.

    More recently, Kiele Sanchez starred with her husband in The Purge: Anarchy.

    Getting my purge on. #purgebreakout

    A photo posted by Zach Gilford (@zachgilford713) on

    What do you think about Kiele Sanchez’s big announcement?

  • Nicole Scherzinger And Ed Sheeran Are NOT Dating

    Nicole Scherzinger and Ed Sheeran are absolutely not dating according to a rep for Scherzinger.

    Everyone has been waiting and watching to see who Nicole Scherzinger will date next since her final split from on-again-off-again boyfriend Lewis Hamilton in February.

    The rumors began running rampant after British tabloid, The Sun, claimed that Nicole Scherzinger was dating Ed Sheeran.

    A supposed friend of Sheeran’s said, “As far as he’s concerned they were in the early stages of dating and he’s been open about it with close friends and colleagues. It may not develop beyond those dates but they’re definitely tight.”

    An alleged friend of Nicole Scherzinger’s added, “They’re extremely close. Nicole says he is the male version of her.”

    Okay okay you win @teddysphotos, you're taller #UOENO

    A photo posted by Nicole Scherzinger (@nicolescherzy) on

    Hmmm, yeah, I don’t see it either.

    After a night of drinking at The Station Hotel, her friend said, “She loved it because, as she put it, it was ‘so real’. She kept saying that.”

    Perhaps Nicole Scherzinger meant real friendly by “so real”?

    Learning how to be led astray

    A photo posted by @teddysphotos on

    Nicole Scherzinger and Ed Sheeran have been hanging out together and have even been special guests at each other’s shows and have dedicated songs to one another.

    So, I could see where speculation might go crazy.

    But, I guess it’s just not meant to be. Yet.

    So, barring another on-again relay with Lewis Hamilton, what is your best guess as to who Nicole Scherzinger might really date next?

  • Jenna Bush Hager Tears Up As Mom, Laura Bush, and Grandmother, Barbara Bush, Call In To “Today”

    Jenna Bush Hager Tears Up As Mom, Laura Bush, and Grandmother, Barbara Bush, Call In To “Today”

    Jenna Bush Hager got an unexpected surprise on Monday’s episode of Today.

    Monday was Jenna Bush Hager’s last day on the set before she goes on maternity leave.

    Jenna Bush Hager is getting ready to have her second daughter with her husband, Henry Hager. Their daughter, Mila, is 2.

    Jenna Bush Hager’s co-hosts sent her off right with gifts, including diapers, books, and other gifts.

    But, the best gift was a phone call from Jenna Bush Hager’s mom, Laura Bush, and her grandmother, Barbara Bush.

    Laura Bush said on the phone, “We’re calling in just to give her lots of love, and tell her we can’t wait to see that new baby.”

    The ladies said that everyone was anxiously awaiting the 13th, which is when Jenna Bush Hager is due.

    Family of before we become family of . Not sure our M knows what she's in for!

    A photo posted by jennabhager (@jennabhager) on

    Jenna Bush Hager was clearly emotional and teary, as lots of pregnant women are, and kept saying, “I can’t handle this!”

    Barbara Bush told her granddaughter, “Good luck to you and we know you’re getting ready to go on maternity leave and so we’re thrilled to have you around.”

    Missing Maine on a rainy NYC Monday after a wonderful week.

    A photo posted by jennabhager (@jennabhager) on

    Savannah Guthrie chimed in “One thing we know the Bush ladies know how to do is raise beautiful little girls.”

    To that, Barbara Bush replied, “Wait a minute. We’re not bad on boys!”

    Happy Birthday to my fiesty, funny, smart Ganny. Tune into @todayshow at 8am.

    A photo posted by jennabhager (@jennabhager) on

    Clearly they’re not bad on boys. With two former presidents in the family and a possible presidential candidate, not to mention a slew of other politicians, the Bush family isn’t lacking.

    What did you think of Jenna Bush Hager’s surprise phone call? Wasn’t that a sweet moment?

  • Karlie Kloss Turns 23, Shares 23 Things She’s Learned, And Gets Ready To Go To College

    Karlie Kloss turned 23 this week and in celebration, besides baking her own cake, she shared 23 things she’s learned about life.

    Karlie Kloss is still young, but she has learned quite a bit about how the world works.

    In a video she shared with fans, Karlie Kloss outlines her 23 years of discovery.

    A few nuggets of 23-year-old wisdom include the following:

    “If you have free time, Facetime your family.”

    “Hard work pays off.”

    “Not everyone’s going to like you.”

    “Blondes seem to have more fun.”

    “Coffee is a gift from the heavens.”

    final minutes of 'feeling 22'….

    A video posted by @karliekloss on

    All of these are true, but her most valuable gem of knowledge might just be this one:

    Karlie Kloss said, “Take time for yourself, but if you take too much time for yourself, and you’re late, make sure you have baked goods.”

    That is so true, many a work relationship and personal relationship has been mended with cookies and brownies.

    Karlie Kloss has learned enough about the world that she knows the true value of education. Karlie Kloss recently gave up her gig with Victoria’s Secret to head back to school.

    When she was recently asked why she is going back to college now, Karlie Kloss said, “I didn’t want to wait until I’m 30 to continue learning and challenging myself in new ways. I am 23 and at a very busy point in my career, but I hope it’s just the beginning. I want to do it all.”

    Oh, to have such bright eyes and a bushy tail! Smart girl.

    When asked what she would be studying at NYU, she said, “Like most kids starting college, my major is still ‘undecided.’ Next year will be a big balancing act—but how exciting!”

    Good luck to Karlie Kloss as she starts her new life as a student.

    What do you think about Karlie Kloss’ words of wisdom?

  • Natalia Molchanova, World’s Greatest Freediver, Presumed Dead By Friends And Family

    Natalia Molchanova is presumed dead after never resurfacing following a recreational freedive (without use of a breathing apparatus) off the coast of Spain.

    Natalia Molchanova, who holds 41 world records and 23 world champion titles for freediving and is widely considered the greatest in the world at the sport, was diving with some friends on Sunday when she went under and never came back up.

    A joint statement on Natalia Molchanova from Molchanova’s family and AIDA International, the worldwide federation for breath-hold diving, was released on Tuesday.

    It read, in part, “Natalia Molchanova was recreationally freediving off the coast of Spain on August 2, 2015 when she was separated from her peers. She was diving without fins to around 30 to 40 meters (98 to 132 feet) and (supposedly) got into (a) strong underwater current.”

    The statement went on to say, “Search efforts have been ongoing during daylight hours and the next day since she was reported missing by three peers. She disappeared while diving approximately two miles (3.2 km) northwest of the port of La Savina at Poniente de es Freus.”

    Natalia Molchanova’s son, 28-year-old Alexey Molchanov, who is also a record-holding freediver, said of his extraordinary 54-year-old mother, “It seems she’ll stay in the sea. I think she would like that.”

    It does seem like Natalia Molchanova would prefer her assumed grave to one in the hard ground.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZGAZiUGCPo

    In an interview last year, Natalia Molchanova explained her love for the sea, saying, “Freediving is not only sport, it’s a way to understand who we are.”

    She added, “When we go down, if we don’t think, we understand we are whole. We are one with world. When we think, we are separate. On surface, it is natural to think and we have many information inside. We need to reset sometimes. Freediving helps do that.”

    Hopefully, her family can find peace in the fact that Natalia Molchanova died doing what she loved. We should all be so lucky when our time comes.

    What do you think about Natalia Molchanova’s words on freediving and its ability to help one feel at one with the world?

  • Kate Mara: Her Dad Hates Her Hair

    Kate Mara: Her Dad Hates Her Hair

    Kate Mara is pulling off one of Hollywood’s most coveted accessories: the pixie cut.

    She’s not just pulling it off, actually. Kate Mara is killing it.

    Not everyone has the face for that style, you know.

    However, on Tuesday’s episode of Live with Kelly and Michael, Kate Mara admitted that not everyone thinks it’s so great.

    Kate Mara used to have lovely, flowing, brunette locks. They were apparently very special to her father.

    #katemara Its fantastic (4)

    A photo posted by Mara Roszak (@mararoszak) on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DIzctOYPgQ

    When Kate Mara sat in the guest chair, Kelly Ripa, a fan of drastic hair changes herself, focused immediately on her new haircut.

    When Kelly Ripa asked about the ease of her new pixie, whether it was more or less work than her long hair, Kate Mara gushed, “Oh, less! I don’t have to wash it now, I don’t have to brush it. I love it.”

    🗽#katemara

    A photo posted by Mara Roszak (@mararoszak) on

    Hmmm, I wonder if Kelly Ripa will take a break from the wild colors for a while and go with a drastic cut?

    Shady's back, tell a friend…….. @ryantrygstadhair

    A photo posted by Kelly Ripa (@kellyripa) on

    Anyway, when Kelly asked about the reactions that Kate Mara received about her haircut, she admitted that, while most were positive, there was one big negative.

    Her own daddy.

    “I got a lot of nice things,” she said, but “I got one sort of negative thing said to me. I text messaged my dad the other day saying ‘I miss you’, and his response was, ‘I miss your hair.’ So, thanks Dad!”

    Awww, poor Kate Mara! Well, I’m sure her dad will get over it. I mean, it’s just hair.

    After all, when Kate Mara cut her hair, one can really see the resemblance between her and her sister, Rooney Mara, right?

    What do you think about Kate Mara’s new pixie? Do you think you would ever try it?

  • Salma Hayek Says Hollywood Doesn’t Want Her Anymore And She’s Okay With That

    Salma Hayek certainly hasn’t been as much of a red carpet fixture as she was a decade ago.

    Times have changed and bigger, younger movie stars have moved in to take Salma Hayek’s place as one of Hollywood’s “it” girls.

    Some ageing Hollywood vixens might be upset by that, but Salma Hayek is fine. Don’t worry about her.

    The studios aren’t really calling anymore, but Salma Hayek is too busy to notice.

    Salma Hayek admitted, “I think they don’t want me but I don’t really care.”

    My make up artist @genevieveherr my hairstylist @jennifer_yepez and my baby. #nyc #TheProphetMovie #press

    A photo posted by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek) on

    Salma Hayek has a life full of purpose and productivity and one of the projects she has been working on, the animated film adaptation of Kahlil Gibran’s 1923 book of prose poetry, The Prophet, is especially dear to her.

    Salma Hayek produced the film and has a voice role in it. She said she was inspired, in part, by her seven-year-old daughter, Valentina.

    Salma Hayek gushed about the film, saying, “It’s meaningful. It’s hopeful. It’s uplifting. It’s respectful. It honors children.”

    She added, “Many people tell me, ‘But they are not going to like poetry.’ Children love poetry. That’s why we have the nursery rhymes and then we don’t give it to them anymore. It’s their first language. They think in metaphor.”

    The book is also special to Salma Hayek because of where she first discovered it.

    She said, “I saw the book on the table on the side of the bed of my grandfather, then recently rediscovered it and it was as if he was teaching me, even though he was gone, through the book.”

    Salma Hayek also helped produce the film Frida, in which she starred and earned critical acclaim.

    The story and animation for The Prophet look amazing.

    Will you be watching Salma Hayek’s special project?

  • Karlie Kloss Turns 23, Bakes Her Own Cake, Shares 23 Things About Herself

    Karlie Kloss, upcoming model and a BFF of Taylor Swift, has turned 23 years old.

    In true modern form, Karlie Kloss shared a video of herself in which she admitted to baking herself a birthday cake and told the world 23 things she’s learned about herself in her 23 long years on the planet.

    If you’ve ever baked your own birthday cake, you know it’s sort of a lonely but satisfying experience.

    It seemed to just be plain satisfying for Karlie Kloss.

    Here is the video of Karlie Kloss celebrating her birthday.

    Back in NYC coding with my #Squad

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    Some of the gems Karlie Kloss shared with her fans include:

    “If you have free time, Facetime your family.”

    “Hard work pays off.”

    #Jourlie 4 EVER

    A photo posted by @karliekloss on

    “Not everyone’s going to like you.”

    “Blondes seem to have more fun.”

    “Coffee is a gift from the heavens.”

    These are all quite true. Such wisdom from 23-year-old Karlie Kloss!

    On a more serious note (sort of), Karlie Kloss added, “Take time for yourself, but if you take too much time for yourself, and you’re late, make sure you have baked goods.”

    Also very true.

    Playing tourist with @kimbykloss

    A photo posted by @karliekloss on

    Happy Birthday, Karlie Kloss and thanks for the tips!

    What do you think about Karlie Kloss’ advice?

  • Christina Applegate: Does She Feel Guilty About Ditching Brad Pitt In ’89?

    Christina Applegate made a lot of people say “Whaaaat?!” earlier this week when she admitted on Watch What Happens Live! that she stood up Brad Pitt in 1989.

    Just for the record and in case you’re younger than 30, Brad Pitt was widely considered at the peak of hotness around that time.

    It seems Christina Applegate and Brad Pitt attended the 1989 MTV Movie Awards together, but she ditched him for another guy.

    Watch What Happens Live! host Andy Cohen grilled a clearly unsuspecting Christina Applegate about the incident.

    Andy Cohen said, “There was much talk of a date you went on with Brad Pitt to the MTV Movie Awards in 1989 in which you reported that you ditched mid-date, it says you ditched him for another guy.”

    I love these dudes!!!!

    A photo posted by Christina Applegate (@1capplegate) on

    He added, “My question is who was the other guy you ditched Brad Pitt for?”

    The Vacation star was playing a round of “Plead the Fifth”, but had already used her “fifth” on the previous question when she was asked which of her male co-stars was most well-endowed.

    Christina Applegate coyly asked, “How many fifths do I get? I have to say it?”

    After a pause in which her conscience seemed to be battling with the situation, she declared, “I don’t have to do nothing.”

    Andy Cohen did extract some info from Christina Applegate on the mystery man. The man wasn’t an actor, but was well-known to the public.

    No clue. Do you have any guesses as to who Christina Applegate’s mystery man was? He would have to have been worth ditching Brad Pitt for.

    Also, do you think Christina Applegate still feels a little guilty for ditching him?

  • Kate Mara: Her Dad Hates Her Adorable Pixie Cut

    Kate Mara began a quest to shorten her locks at the beginning of the summer when she cut off a significant length.

    Soon after, Kate Mara just went for it and chopped it into a really great pixie cut.

    And everyone loved it. What’s not to love? I mean a lot of people just can’t pull off a pixie, but Kate Mara has the perfect face for it.

    Her stylist, Mara Roszak (I know, that’s a weird coincidence) said, “A pixie is something that is a major decision to do; the person has to be prepared, and she immediately owned it.”

    Roszak added, “She has such beautiful bone structure and features, so I knew going pixie would be perfect on her. It’s something she’s always wanted to do and the response has been amazing.”

    🗽#katemara

    A photo posted by Mara Roszak (@mararoszak) on

    However, Kate Mara told Kelly Ripa on Tuesday’s episode of Live with Kelly and Michael that her own dad doesn’t like his little girl’s new haircut.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DIzctOYPgQ

    Kate Mara was first grilled by Kelly Ripa on the ease of caring for her new ‘do.

    #katemara Its fantastic (4)

    A photo posted by Mara Roszak (@mararoszak) on

    When Kelly asked if it was more work or less, Kate Mara replied, “Oh, less! I don’t have to wash it now, I don’t have to brush it. I love it.”

    However, when Kelly asked her about everyone’s reaction to it, Kate Mara had to admit she had the one nay-sayer.

    She said, “I got a lot of nice things, but I got one sort of negative thing said to me. I text messaged my dad the other day saying ‘I miss you’, and his response was, ‘I miss your hair.’ So, thanks Dad!”

    Dads. What are ya gonna do?

    The low-key interview was likely a breeze compared to the awkward one endured Kate Mara and her Fantastic 4 co-star, Michael B. Jordan, endured from Atlanta’s Rock 100.5 Morning Show, in which they were asked to explain how their characters could be brother and sister.

    Kate Mara later told HuffPost Live of the interview, “It’s just ignorance. Sometimes journalists use that [interview] room as a safety net to ask questions they never would have asked you outside of that room.”

    That really was an awkward question. I mean, come on.

    What do you think of Kate Mara’s pixie? Could you pull it off?

  • Jessica Chastain Intrigues In New Clip From “The Martian”

    Jessica Chastain, in her new role as astronaut Melissa Lewis, is absolutely one tough cookie.

    In a new clip for The Martian, Jessica Chastain quietly and definitively shuts down some sexism thrown her way during a psychological interview.

    The interview is the focus of the new clip, and features Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon and Sebastian Stan, among others.

    They all had to spend 10 days in isolation as a preparation for life on the Ares 3.

    Watch the clip:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wygmxzp6VzY

    As quickly as Jessica Chastain shuts down the line of ridiculous questioning, Matt Damon confuses with a question about why Aquaman can control whales.

    The Martian looks really interesting!

    Had a blast at the @RalphLauren #RLWimbledon Summer Garden Party last night. Going to miss this place. #IloveLondon

    A photo posted by Jessica Chastain (@chastainiac) on

    There was talk last month about the joke Jessica Chastain made way back in September of 2013 about the possibility of falling in love with her gorgeous co-star, Charlie Hunnam, before they started filming Crimson Peak.

    However, that did not happen, as Jessica Chastain declared at this year’s Comic-Con.

    Do we scare you? #SDCC for #CrimsonPeak @twhiddleston #miawasikowska @ew

    A photo posted by Jessica Chastain (@chastainiac) on

    Jessica Chastain announced, “I did not fall in love with Charlie, press out!”

    She then added, “I do love him, but I’m not in love with him.”

    Jessica Chastain later told of a gift that Charlie Hunnam bought her for her birthday and how “cool” he is.

    Jessica Chastain said he is “absolutely gorgeous” and “so nice.”

    Opens October 16, 2015 #CrimsonPeak #LadyLucilleSharpe #SDCC2015

    A photo posted by Jessica Chastain (@chastainiac) on

    She continued, “He bought me this incredible thoughtful birthday present, this amazing artist and this book of photographs. He’s just this normal down-to-earth [guy]. So cool.”

    Makes one wonder if Jessica Chastain faced the same “temptation” working with Sebastian Stan or Matt Damon…

    Probably not. In reality, Jessica Chastain is enjoying a long-term relationship with handsome Italian fashion exec Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, and he’s plenty to look at.

    What do you think of the new clip starring Jessica Chastain? Are you excited to see The Martian?