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  • Khloe Kardashian: Cryptic Instagram Post About James Harden’s Strip Club Night Out?

    Khloe Kardashian is the reigning queen of the cryptic post.

    And when it comes to having a dramatic social life to feed the imaginations of spectators, Khloe Kardashian is the best.

    So, on Wednesday when Khloe Kardashian posted yet another cryptic quote to Instagram, fans might wonder if it had anything to do with her boyfriend, James Harden, being caught at a strip club with Kylie’s boyfriend, Tyga.

    Khloe Kardashian included some inspiring words with the post, writing, “Never compromise the way you desire to be loved.”

    She added, “We all should require and demand a certain type of love and that’s for us to choose in any realm. Don’t lose yourself in lowering your standards to make someone else comfortable in love. Search for a love that’s equal. You ARE deserving of equal love!!”

    James Harden and Tyga first went to Nice Guys in Los Angeles, then spent the rest of the early morning hours at Ace of Diamonds where he was photographed sans Khloe Kardashian.

    So could this cryptic post mean that Khloe Kardashian decided that she has lowered her standards too much with James Harden? Do you think she has?

  • Judge Judy Does Not Sit On The Supreme Court, Guys

    Judge Judy may know how to dish out tough love, justice and snappy comebacks, but she does not, in fact, sit on the Supreme Court.

    While you may know that Judge Judy is a TV judge and not one of our country’s Supreme Court justices, it seems there are enough people that don’t know to warrant a study.

    A study conducted by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni shows that there could be a serious problem in the lack of education most American students are getting in civil government.

    The study begins with the statement, “There is a crisis in American civic education. Survey after survey shows that recent college graduates are alarmingly ignorant of America’s history and heritage. They cannot identify the term lengths of members of Congress, the substance of the First Amendment, or the origin of the separation of powers.”

    PSA: #JudgeJudy has not served on the Supreme Court. http://usat.ly/1S52acQ (Photo by Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Staff)

    A photo posted by USA TODAY College (@usatodaycollege) on

    It continues, “They do not know the Father of the Constitution, and nearly 10% say that Judith Sheindlin—Judge Judy—is on the Supreme Court.”

    Oh, but that’s not all. Judge Judy is just the cherry.

    It seems that only 28.4% of college graduates correctly identify the father of the Constitution as James Madison. 59% said it was Thomas Jefferson. Do they know the difference between the Constitution and The Declaration of Independence?

    A whopping 40% of college graduates didn’t know that Congress has the power to declare war.

    After the discouraging findings ACTA President, Anne D. Neal, said, “Our country depends upon an educated populace; and while civic activity and service learning are important, they simply cannot substitute for substantive learning about our history and government.”

    She added, “It’s time that colleges and universities replace their anything-goes approach to the curriculum with specific subject-matter requirements that will empower America’s next generation of leaders.”

    What do you think about the astounding number of college students who think Judge Judy sits on the Supreme Court?

  • Margot Robbie Steals The Show In Trailer For “Suicide Squad”

    Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn couldn’t possibly be more perfect.

    In the new trailer for Suicide Squad, Margot Robbie is shown having a conversation with voices in her head and breaking a shop window to grab a purse she likes.

    After Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn breaks the window, she sums up the movie, saying, “We’re bad guys. It’s what we do.”

    Margot Robbie is amazing as Harley Quinn, who is a former psychiatrist who went crazy when she treated The Joker and is now his girlfriend.

    Justice has a bad side. #SuicideSquad #August2016

    A photo posted by Suicide Squad (@suicidesquadmovie) on

    If you haven’t seen Margot Robbie in action yet, you must:

    Besides Margot Robbie’s amazing turn as Harley Quinn, Suicide Squad also stars Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as The Joker, Cara Delevingne as The Enchantress and many other big stars.

    Margot Robbie said recently of Harley Quinn, “Harley is creepy, violent, crazy–all of the things that I aspire to be. It’s the fun of living vicariously through someone who is doing things that I would never do in real life.”

    You know what they say about the crazy ones. #SuicideSquad

    A photo posted by Suicide Squad (@suicidesquadmovie) on

    Margot Robbie also talked about how excited she was to work with Will Smith again after their success with Focus.

    She said, “I enjoyed working with Will so, so much that I was overjoyed when I heard that we would be working together again. I actually texted him when I heard he was in negotiations to be in Suicide Squad and kept peer-pressuring him, ‘You’d better be taking this movie!’”

    Regram from @margotrobbie: Hey Puddin's, #SuicideSquad cover of @empiremagazine is out today – come and get it! HQ

    A photo posted by Suicide Squad (@suicidesquadmovie) on

    She added, “He obviously signed on for his own reasons, but I was so incredibly happy that we got to do round two. He’s awesome on set and awesome off set. He’s just a really, really good person.”

    What do you think of Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn?

  • Obamacare Deadline Looming, So Are Doubled Penalties For Not Being Insured

    Obamacare deadline hysteria should be setting in at your state and for good reason.

    The Obamacare deadline for 2016 is January 31st and many states are scrambling to get people signed up.

    Of course, they want everyone covered by a healthcare plan, but also because the penalties are WAY steeper this year.

    For those who are scoffing at the Obamacare deadline and thinking they will just pay the penalty, you may want to reconsider.

    This year, if you miss the Obamacare deadline and don’t sign up, you will be facing fines of up to $695 per adult and $347.50 per child.

    That is over double what you paid last year when fines were $325 per adult and $162.50 per child, and way up from 2014 when Obamacare first became enacted.

    In 2014 fees for missing the Obamacare deadline and not signing up were only $95 per adult and $47.50 per child.

    So, will mounting fees finally force those who have chosen to remain uninsured to beat the Obamacare deadline and sign up this year?

    What do you think of the upcoming Obamacare deadline and the jump in individual mandates?

  • Lupita Nyong’o Joins Call For Oscars Change

    Lupita Nyong’o has added her voice to a rising chorus of actors and actresses that are calling for more diversity when it comes to the Academy Awards.

    Joining those like Jada Pinkett Smith, who will be boycotting this year’s Oscars, Lupita Nyong’o posted a statement to Instagram.

    Part of Lupita Nyong’o’s statement read, “It has me thinking about unconscious prejudice and what merits prestige in our culture. The Awards should not dictate the terms of art in our modern society, but rather be a diverse reflection of the best of what our art has to offer today.”

    However, Lupita Nyong’o didn’t say whether or not she would be boycotting the Oscars this year.

    Jada Pinkett Smith posted a video to Facebook earlier this week in which she said, in part, “Maybe it’s time we pull back our resources and we put them back into our communities, and we make programs for ourselves that acknowledge us in ways that we see fit, that are just as good as the so-called mainstream.”

    We must stand in our power.

    Posted by Jada Pinkett Smith on Monday, January 18, 2016

    However, not all African-American actors are jumping on board. One who disagrees with the outrage, for example, is Janet Hubert. Hubert played Will Smith’s Aunt Vivian on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

    Be forewarned, there is some NSFW language:

    To the Smiths!

    Posted by Janet Hubert on Monday, January 18, 2016

    What do you think about the push back by actors like Lupita Nyong’o and Jada Pinkett Smith?

  • Amber Coffman: Musician’s Accusation Of Sexual Harassment Leads To More Accusations, Resignation Of Music Exec

    Amber Coffman, of Dirty Projectors, caused an unintended stir on Monday when she posted blatant accusations of sexual harassment against a publicist.

    According to Amber Coffman, the encounter happened a couple of years ago.

    Amber Coffman claimed that music publicist Heathcliff Berru rubbed her butt and bit her hair(?)at a bar in front of four male friends.

    Instead of decking the jerk, like we all think we would, Amber Coffman froze up in shock, like most of us actually would.

    After Amber Coffman made her accusations so very public, others started to come out of the woodwork with their own stories about Berru.

    The stories ended up in the shameful resignation of Berru from his company, Life or Death PR and Management, and the loss of several of the firm’s clients.

    Other tweets from Amber Coffman read, “I’ve been told many women have had scary stories about him for years but are scared to speak up. And dudes overlook it and keep hiring him,” and, “Tired of sketchy ass dudes and sexual predators getting a pass from their ‘bros.’ Grow a spine and hold your friends accountable.”

    Life and Death PR and Marketing released a statement after Amber Coffman’s accusations saying, “We take these allegations very seriously. The men and women who make up this company do not, and will not, condone or tolerate any conduct described in the on-line postings.”

    It went on to say, “Life Or Death is three men and three women who are committed to promoting art and serving the clients that we’re so privileged to represent. We are taking measures to ensure that the alleged behavior did not, and will not, make its way into company operations or impact our commitment to promoting art and assisting our clients.”

    What do you think of the mini-revolution in the world of women in music that is going on right now because of Amber Coffman?

  • Hayley Atwell: “Agent Carter” Star Says Racism, As Well As Sexism, Will Be Addressed In Season Two

    Hayley Atwell, star of the immensely popular Agent Carter, has graciously opened up to fans about what we can expect in season two.

    According to Hayley Atwell, there is a bit of an awkward love triangle to look forward to, now that Peggy finally seems to be moving on after losing Steve (Captain America).

    Hayley Atwell also said that the new location in Los Angeles will provide a cheerful new setting for Agent Carter action.

    She said, “The tone of it, the brightness, the blue skies and palm trees, and also the fact that that’s reflected in the costumes since you need to wear less of them because it’s a bit hot, the whole look of it is so much lighter.”

    #AgentCarter fashion envy

    A photo posted by Agent Carter (@agent_carter) on

    However, the most interesting info from Hayley Atwell was about the show’s hard-hitting take on sexism that prevailed in season one. It seems in season two, that will continue to be an issue, but racism will also be dealt with in an interesting way.

    Bernard, The Devil in Pink. #AgentCarter #BernardStark

    A photo posted by Agent Carter (@agent_carter) on

    She said, “This season also touches upon race as another issue because [of] her love interest in African-American, Jason Wilkes (Reggie Austin). I have been told that Peggy Carter had the first interracial kiss in the comic books, therefore their interracial relationship is taken directly from the comic books.”

    She added, “It shows that what Peggy is attracted to, with Sousa who is disabled, Captain America who went through adversity to get to where he is, and Jason Wilkes who is a minority who has to fight so much, she is attracted to strength of character and the underdog.”

    Are you excited to see what Hayley Atwell has up her sleeve for this season of Agent Carter?

  • Rachel McAdams Up For Oscar, In Talks For Another Major Movie Role

    Rachel McAdams seems to be experiencing a significant rise in her career lately.

    Probably still best known for her gorgeous role in The Notebook, Rachel McAdams went on to roles that ranged from silly, as in Wedding Crashers, to roles that were a little more serious, like in Sherlock Holmes.

    But it is her latest role in Spotlight that has earned Rachel McAdams an Oscar nomination and, possibly, a more serious trend in her career.

    Rachel McAdams’ nomination for her role in Spotlight was a little unexpected according to an article on Time.

    The article read, “Most of the attention for Spotlight’s acting has gone to its entire ensemble, as well as to Mark Ruffalo, who also got an Oscar nod for supporting actor.”

    Congratulations to #SpotlightMovie for its six Academy Award Nominations including BEST PICTURE. #OscarNoms

    A photo posted by Spotlight Movie (@spotlightmovie) on

    It went on to say, “McAdams’ inclusion in the supporting actress field is a welcome nomination for a movie with acting so good across the board, it was hard to know who to shine the spotlight on.”

    The incredible talent that Rachel McAdams possesses has her very busy in the next several months.

    Rachel McAdams is currently filming the highly-anticipated Dr. Strange with Benedict Cumberbatch.

    Rachel McAdams is also in talks for a role in the upcoming film, Collateral Beauty. Should she get the role, she would be working with the likes of Will Smith, Edward Norton and Helen Mirren.

    Which of Rachel McAdams’ upcoming movies are you most excited about?

  • “Friends” Reunion: Matthew Perry Is Out

    “Friends” Reunion: Matthew Perry Is Out

    Friends reuinion fever has been burning since the gang walked out of that New York apartment and left the keys on the counter.

    As one of the biggest hits and longest running shows out there, Friends had fans all across the globe.

    Friends spawned tons of new baby girls named Emma.

    Friends gave us “the Rachel“.

    Friends gave many of us a glimpse of what life could be like for a twenty-something trying to make it in New York City.

    Now, Friends is giving us a long-awaited reunion.

    #matthewperry #courteneycox #friendstvshow #friends #studio60 #goon #thefriendomliveson

    A photo posted by matthew perry (@mattylangfordperry) on

    The Friends reunion was announced on Wednesday and it caused quite a stir on the internet, with many wondering if the powers that be could really get all six of them together in one room.

    I mean, they all lead busy lives these days and a Friends reunion might be a waste of time to some of them.

    Well, it looks like they almost made it. The Friends reunion will go on, but minus one Matthew Perry.

    Lisa Kasteler, a spokesperson for Perry said, “Matthew will not be attending as he is in London in rehearsals for his play, The End of Longing.”

    She added, “NBC executives were aware of this prior to their (Television Critics Association) announcement. Matthew may tape something for the tribute. In other words, this is not the reunion people have been hoping for.”

    Can a Friends reunion really be a reunion with only five friends?

  • Sylvester Stallone Excited To Be Nominated For Oscar

    Sylvester Stallone was nominated for an Oscar back in 1977 for his first portrayal of the lovable boxer, Rocky Balboa.

    Now, 40 years later, Sylvester Stallone has been nominated in the category of best supporting actor for the very same role.

    Sylvester Stallone couldn’t be more excited.

    Sylvester Stallone said of his original nomination, which he didn’t win, “It was such a long shot, us even getting made, and I was so, so naive, so new to the business, so green that I didn’t realize how hard it is and how much incredible talent there is out there.”

    The CREED goes on !

    A photo posted by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on

    He added, “The competition is so extraordinary. And now here I am 40 years later. How many peaks and valleys and how difficult it is to maintain any sense of longevity, and then to be brought back into drama from basically spending so much time in another genre, that to me is extraordinary to have bridged that gap back to where I started in drama. It is really amazing to me.”

    Watching the Lakers with the girls

    A photo posted by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on

    His slow-burning hit movie, Creed, has earned critical acclaim and Rocky fan approval alike.

    Hopefully Sylvester Stallone will have prepared his speech a little better than he did for Sunday’s Golden Globes.

    On Sunday, Sylvester Stallone forgot to thank Creed‘s director, Ryan Coogler, and star Michael B. Jordan in his speech.

    Of course, Sylvester Stallone was promptly labeled a racist.

    Sylvester Stallone did, however, make onstage amends during a commercial break and later on Twitter.

    What did you think about Sylvester Stallone’s reprisal of Rocky Balboa?

  • Khloe Kardashian: How She Dropped 40 Pounds

    Khloe Kardashian hasn’t exactly had the easiest life since October, when she ran to Lamar Odom’s side after his almost-fatal overdose.

    In fact, back in those days, Khloe Kardashian admitted that she didn’t take great care of herself.

    Khloe Kardashian said, “Normally, when I’m going through stuff, I have my release of energy or stress at the gym. But, I literally didn’t leave the room for a month. I wasn’t sleeping as well. I went a week without showering.”

    She added, “I was stuck in a room with my thoughts. My mind didn’t have that release. I was like, ‘I can’t breathe!’”

    Well, it seems since all the drama with Lamar has abated somewhat, Khloe Kardashian is back on the right track. She’s back in the gym and doing all the right things that helped her lose a whopping 40 pounds.

    "Oh, no. You don't understand this is an Alaia. It's like a totally important designer."

    A photo posted by Khloé (@khloekardashian) on

    Khloe Kardashian looks great and, more importantly, she feels better.

    Khloe Kardashian was kind enough to share some of the tips that helped her out. Of course, she said to drink lots of water and not to completely deprive yourself (like, have one piece of cake at the party. Not two.).

    A photo posted by Khloé (@khloekardashian) on

    But, another helpful tip Khloe Kardashian shared was to have healthy snacks on hand and ready to be eaten. Already washed and chopped veggies or fresh fruit would be much more appealing if all the work was already done.

    She said, “I always have healthy items available to me when I’m hungry, so it’s available quickly. I’d rather eat a cookie than cut up vegetables, but now I don’t have an excuse.”

    Khloe Kardashian also said that she always has a post-workout snack on hand so that she doesn’t get hangry after her time at the gym.

    She said, “I always have fruit around. And I have a protein shake on the car ride home from the gym. Otherwise I get cranky!”

    What do you think about Khloe Kardashian’s healthy tips?

  • Miss Universe Winner Says Steve Harvey’s Error Was “Human”

    Miss Universe herself, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, is the latest to weigh in on the now-infamous Steve Harvey pageant gaffe.

    Of course, Wurtzbach wasn’t the one who got jilted that night when Harvey announced runner-up Miss Colombia as the winner.

    She didn’t have to have the Miss Universe crown taken from her head and given to someone else, but she still felt bad about it.

    About Steve Harvey’s Miss Universe mix-up, she said, “I was able to talk to him backstage after the pageant. He approached me, he said sorry, I accepted his apology. He didn’t have to apologize, but I’m grateful that he did, and I think that speaks very highly of his character.”

    This ones for you #myluckycolor

    A photo posted by Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (@piawurtzbach) on

    She added, “I thought he was such a gentleman to do that. I think it takes a lot for you to admit you made a mistake and correct it right away, especially on live television.”

    She then said, “And I understand that it’s live television – you can make mistakes. It’s human, it’s okay.”

    I LOVE YOU MORE!!! @jamesfrancotv with @repostapp. ・・・ I the Philippines!!! 2 @missuniverse!!!

    A photo posted by Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (@piawurtzbach) on

    That’s a very Miss Universe-like approach by Wurtzbach.

    Of course, the attention to this situation is slowly waning, as it tends to do. And, Steve Harvey being Steve Harvey has made the best of a terribly bad situation.

    And he’s ready to move on from this Miss Universe situation!

    Miss Universe first runner-up Miss Colombia may not be quite over the mistake, but she is ready to have a little bit of a laugh at it.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMV5VH_RhJI

    What do you think? Are you over this whole Miss Universe debacle?

  • Mega Millions: Winner From Staten Island Gets $165 Million

    Mega Millions fever is not burning nearly as hot as Powerball fever.

    However, there actually was a Mega Millions winner this weekend while the Powerball jackpot grows on.

    The winner of the Mega Millions jackpot only got about $165 million. Not much in comparison to the over $1 billion waiting to be won from the Powerball jackpot.

    But nothing to sneeze at.

    The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at Staten Island, New York’s Willowbrook Deli.

    As of late Saturday night, the buyer of the Mega Millions winning ticket remained unknown.

    Deli manager Sarbjit Singh said, “I hope it’s a regular customer.”

    He also added that the winning Mega Millions ticket sale has definitely increased lottery sales for the deli.

    He said, “We are crazy right now with the Powerball.”

    Locals who live close to where the winning Mega Millions ticket was sold admit that the big win inspired them to pick up a Powerball ticket from the deli and some came back for more, hoping the deli was lucky.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5lLCwpScP4

    Perhaps the lucky Mega Millions winner will take something away from cautionary tales like that of Evelyn Adams.

    She won the New Jersey lottery twice, in 1985 and 1986, collecting a total of $5.4 million.

    She said, “Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.”

    She continued, “I won the American dream but I lost it, too. It was a very hard fall. It’s called rock bottom.”

    Rock bottom indeed. Adams is now broke and living in a trailer.

    She blames the downfall on moochers and her gambling problem.

    She said, “Everybody wanted my money. Everybody had their hand out. I never learned one simple word in the English language — ‘No.’ I wish I had the chance to do it all over again. I’d be much smarter about it now.”

    So, Mega Millions winner, take this account and those of the hundreds of other lottery winners/losers out there into consideration when you collect that large check amid the flashing cameras!

    Do you think, if you won the Mega Millions sum, you would go crazy until it’s gone or would you be smarter about it?

  • “Teen Mom OG”: Is Farrah Abraham REALLY That Awful In Real Life?

    Teen Mom OG season five has already begun and many are remembering why it’s such a nasty, addictive trainwreck of a show.

    All of the girls featured on the Teen Mom shows have their share of drama that they deal with in real life and for the pleasure of millions, they willingly air it out on national TV.

    However, no other teen mom has been as jaw-droppingly controversial as Farrah Abraham.

    In the midst of building an empire from Teen Mom to books and sex toys, Farrah Abraham has made millions being, basically, a say-anything do-anything person who understands shock value.

    And nothing is going to stand in her way.

    Love this @bossbabe.inc live & breathe it #saturday

    A photo posted by Farrah Abraham (@farrah__abraham) on

    Teen Mom was only the beginning, and she wanted that to be made clear on the various clips for the new season. These are pretty nasty!

    In one Teen Mom OG clip, she actually says, “I don’t need to be a part of a trashy ass show anymore because I make millions of dollars doing other sh–! What a dumb, twisted motherf—er!”, to one of the show’s producers.

    In another Teen Mom OG clip, she brings her own mother to tears in a scathing rant before she is about to leave her daughter with her for a month.

    But, is this the real Farrah Abraham? Is this Teen Mom empress unashamedly doing all she can to keep those millions flowing in while the rest of us keep on watching?

    Sometimes the former teen mom seems to actually be kind of a good person. Like, recently when she announced that she was adopting a child.

    She said, “I’m happy to confirm I’m moving forward in my adoption process. This means I will be making some changes in my career to welcome a new addition to my family. Very excited, and this feels so right. I’m very blessed for this opportunity.”

    What do you think? Is teen mom Farrah Abraham as nasty as she seems or is she just playing that character and hustling to make a future for her child(ren)?

  • Gwen Stefani And Blake Shelton Continue Their Travels In Nashville

    Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have been quite the travelers lately.

    Over the weekend, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton were in Nashville for the wedding of Blake’s stylist, Amanda Craig.

    On Friday, Gwen Stefani and her love were spotted at a restaurant in Nashville for a late dinner.

    At O’Charlie’s, Blake and Gwen Stefani sat on the same side of a booth in a quiet corner and reportedly weren’t bothered by onlookers who were, no doubt, admiring the love fest.

    A source who witnessed the presence of Gwen Stefani and Shelton said they were “all over each other.”

    Thank u God for this new song gx @imjmichaels @tranterjustin @gregkurstin #musicisheaven

    A photo posted by Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani) on

    The source added, “They were very touchy feely. You could tell Blake was glad she was right there by his side.”

    Of course they were.

    They began their holiday jaunt right there in Nashville where Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attended an engagement party for former The Voice contestant RaeLynn and her fiancé, Josh Davis.

    Over the holidays, Gwen and Blake were spotted enjoying an Arizona Cardinals game in Glendale, Arizona, wine tasting in Buellton, California, Christmas with Blake’s family in Oklahoma and a visit to Gwen’s family in Anaheim, California.

    Whew!

    Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton dotted their holiday travels with PDA-filled social media posts.

    So cute.

    What do you think of Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s whirlwind romance so far?

  • Lottery Winners: Learning From Winners Of Jackpots Past

    Lottery winners were not found for the $900 million dollar jackpot last night and that brings the jackpot up to over a billion dollars and counting.

    A billion dollars is a lot of cash to for lottery winners to figure out.

    Sometimes, the lives of lottery winners change for the very best. Sometimes winning the lottery is the worst thing that has ever happened.

    There are countless cautionary tales out there about lottery winners who decided that giving it away was the most satisfying and went on to live long, happy lives. After a period of buying lots of fun stuff, of course.

    However, there are too many lottery winners who blew everything, lost their families and dignity or even succumbed to murder or suicide, all because of instant wealth.

    For example, Andrew “Jack” Whittaker of West Virginia was the lucky lottery winner of a 2002 $315 million Powerball jackpot.

    Whittaker was already a successful and wealthy married businessman. In fact, he was already a millionaire.

    After the joining the golden list of lottery winners, Whittaker quickly began to live a life of excess.

    Like other lottery winners, he blew large sums of money at strip clubs and even had a briefcase full of cash stolen when he passed out drunk in one.

    He said, “People have tried to rob me a dozen times.”

    Again, like many lottery winners, his marriage ended in divorce and things aren’t going so well for him these days.

    He is now married again and owns two businesses that “haven’t been doing very good. I’m still working and I’m 68 years old.”

    For an even worse example of lottery winners whose lives were ruined, William “Bud” Post won $16.2 million in the Pennsylvania lottery in 1988.

    Of his experience, Post said, “I wish it never happened. It was totally a nightmare.”

    Within a year, he was $1 million in debt and his own brother was in jail for hiring a hit man to kill him.

    What do you think would happen if you were among the lottery winners when this goliath jackpot is dispersed? Will you be happier or exceedingly more miserable?

  • “Shark Tank”: Latest Deal Made Over Unsavory-Looking Produce

    Shark Tank investors can sometimes be full of surprises.

    A recent episode of Shark Tank was no exception.

    With the myriad of ideas that come through the door on Shark Tank there have been some obviously good investments and some straight-up losers.

    On this particular episode of Shark Tank, 23-year-old entrepreneur Evan Lutz, founder and CEO of Hungry Harvest, landed a great deal.

    A deal twice the amount that he came to Shark Tank looking for, in fact.

    Truth.

    A photo posted by sharktankabc (@sharktankabc) on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=681jiLm0fz4

    Lutz has built a business around the country’s discarded produce. The produce that gets thrown out from supermarkets because it isn’t pretty enough to sell is bought by companies like Hungry Harvest and sold, at a discount, to those willing to save some money eating produce that isn’t perfect-looking.

    In addition to trying to make a profit, Hungry Harvest donates a box of ugly produce to the hungry for every box that is sold.

    Hungry Harvest box prices range from $15-$55 and include veggies, fruits, leafy greens and sometimes have some seasonings inside.

    Hungry Harvest isn’t doing too bad, sales-wise. In fact, in their first six months, Hungry Harvest made $37,000 in sales.

    In the last six months, they’ve had $104,000 in sales and now have over 500 customers currently subscribed.

    But, Lutz admitted that they had a $20,000 net loss.

    Lutz brought Hungry Harvest to Shark Tank looking for $50,000 for a 5% stake in his company. He left with a $100,000 for 10% equity deal with investor Robert Herjavec.

    Still getting the hand of this selfie business #needaselfiestick #fancy #sharktank

    A photo posted by sharktankabc (@sharktankabc) on

    What do you think? Would you have done like Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec and invested in Hungry Harvest? It seems like an admiral ambition, right?

  • China’s Mao Statue Demolished By Government

    China’s Mao statue, the biggest of it’s kind at 120 feet tall and gold in color, has been demolished.

    The shocking photos of China’s Mao statue being taken apart made their way like fire burning across China’s popular social media platform, Weibo.

    The reason China’s Mao statue was demolished was reportedly lack of approval by the Chinese government.

    Some businessmen and residents of local villages scraped together the three million yuan, which is about $450,000, to build the statue.

    This photo provides a little more scale.

    China’s Mao statue, in all its giant glory was not to be enjoyed for very long before it was destroyed. It was only completed in December.

    The statue was one of controvery, as controversy shrouded the man after which it was formed.

    Chairman Mao Zedong brought about the hopeful “Great Leap Forward” economic and social reforms of the mid-1900’s, but not without a price.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZJsK3otk_8

    Many of China’s people starved to death under Mao’s policies, and most not far from where China’s Mao statue was erected. However, Mao is still credited with uniting China during his three-decade rule.

    Of course, this isn’t the only depiction of Chairman Mao in China. Statues of China’s Mao exist all over the country and there is the huge picture that looks down on Beijing’s infamous Tiananmen Square.

    In 2013, a 200 million yuan ($30.6 million) solid gold likeness was put up in a memorial hall in Shaoshan.

    It unknown if the destruction of China’s Mao statue stems from current President Xi Jinping. In the past, he has praised Mao as a “great figure” and revived some of his philosophies and has copied a Mao-style centralization of government power.

    But, he also holds with the party’s 1980s conclusion that Mao made “mistakes”.

    What do you think of the destruction of China’s Mao statue?

  • Miranda Lambert’s New Man, Anderson East, Had Skiing Accident While The Two Vacationed In Aspen

    Miranda Lambert is no stranger to a little drama.

    I mean, look what Miranda Lambert has dealt with since her marriage with Blake Shelton ended over the summer.

    Then look at Blake and Gwen Stefani’s quickly forming and continual love fest that has erupted all over the place.

    So, it was likely no big deal for Miranda Lambert when her new boyfriend, musician Anderson East, suffered a broken collar bone in a skiing accident during their New Year’s getaway in Aspen.

    A source close to Miranda Lambert said of the accident, “It was a nasty fall but Miranda was there and helped him heal, took him to get treated.”

    Happy 2016! Be sure to follow @Cosmopolitan for more photos and behind-the-scenes looks from my shoot!

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    The source continued, “So it wasn’t quite the fun holiday trip they wanted, but they were still happy to be together and he’s really happy she was there nursing him by his side and making sure he was OK.”

    The source added, “He’s been in a lot of pain but [is] going to rest and heal up now that they’re back home. It was still great to be together, happy and in love over the holidays despite the accident, and they are looking forward to a good new year together.”

    A snuggly new year, anyway.

    Miranda Lambert posted this pic to Instagram in a blatant confirmation of her relationship with East.

    The snuggle is real… @andersoneast :@raytair @ape_lewis

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    What an interesting way for Miranda Lambert and Anderson East to begin their great new year together!

    What do you think of Miranda Lambert’s choice in Anderson East?

  • Kourtney Kardashian Is Dating, Moving On After Tumultuous 2015

    Kourtney Kardashian is embracing the “New year, new you” motto and is moving on with her life after the not-so-shocking breakup of her nine-year relationship with Scott Disick and a very bumpy 2015.

    In fact, Kourtney Kardashian wrote down her goals for the new year.

    Kourtney Kardashian had several goals in mind for the new year. She wrote that she wants to allow herself to “feel” her emotions and “to travel and be adventurous.”

    Kourtney Kardashian also expects herself “to live more in the present and less on [her] phone,” “to continue on the workout mission that [she] started this year,” and she wants to be sure “to continue to straighten [her] relationship with Jesus.”

    Goodnight kisses to my 32 million babies!

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    In addition to those more specific goals, Kourtney Kardashian also wants to “refocus [her] priorities, making sure that [she] is high on the list (children, God, me, family above all else…).”

    Not listed, but definitely happening in Kourtney Kardashian’s new year, is dating again.

    Coping with anxiety. On my app. Link in bio.

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    A source recently revealed that, “Kourtney is 100% over Scott. Not in a hateful way at all, but she has completely moved on.”

    The source continued, “This breakup has really showed her that she needs to focus on herself. She’s spending a lot of time with her girlfriends, is planning dinners and nights out. She’s happy and glowing.”

    The source added, “[Kourtney Kardashian] is dating. No one special, but she is putting herself out there and is open to set-ups. She’s not pushing it though.”

    Oh, my. It’s a scary world out there Kourtney!

    What do you think about Kourtney Kardashian dating again?

  • Jennifer Aniston Is The Latest Fan Of The Taco Cleanse

    Jennifer Aniston is no stranger to dieting and general health.

    In fact, the world has always wanted to know how Jennifer Aniston, at 46, still has the body of her 20-something self.

    Jennifer Aniston took to Instagram back in May to share her daily eating habits.

    Of course, Jennifer Aniston doesn’t have her own Instagram account, so she was a guest poster for Living Proof.

    The images show what she ate for breakfast and lunch. They were truly inspiring.

    Good morning, Instagram!

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    My perfect salad – Bulgar, cucumbers, parsley, mint, red onion, garbanzo beans, feta cheese, & pistachios.

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    But now, Jennifer Aniston’s meals could look drastically different.

    Jennifer Aniston has now been exposed to the viral Taco Cleanse, and like many, she may never look at kale for the rest of her life.

    When Jennifer Aniston first heard word of the tasty trend, like many of us, she responded, “WHAT?!”

    Halting the interview with Yahoo! Food, she googled the Taco Cleanse to see what all the fuss was about.

    The fuss is, there were four self-proclaimed “taco scientists” from Austin, Texas (of course) who invented the “cleanse” and claim such health benefits as waking up in the morning “with new enthusiasm when you know your day is going to start with a breakfast taco.”

    The authors also claim that “your chakras will become realigned into an optimal taco pattern.”

    Sounds legit.

    The world has been waiting for the Taco Cleanse, and apparently, so has Jennifer Aniston.

    She said, “I’m riveted. I can see that being something.”

    By the end of the interview, and her googling, Jennifer Aniston admitted, “I already ordered the book on Amazon!”

    Are you going to try the Taco Cleanse like Jennifer Aniston?