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  • Tracee Ellis Ross Pokes Fun At All-White Nominees For 2016 Oscars

    Black-ish actors Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson poked fun at the Oscars after the award-giving failed to include a single black actor in the list of nominees.

    Ross attended the Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday evening, and while doing her task as the night’s presenter, she addressed the #OscarsSoWhite issue in a clever way.

    In an attempt to encourage the nominees, Anderson pointed out that most actors who win a Critics’ Choice Award are likely to win Oscars. Tracee Ellis Ross then remarked, “Yes that’s true, so if you’re nominated tonight, give yourself a round of applause. You could go on to win an Oscar.”

    Taking a jab at the Oscars all-white nominees, Anderson joked that only half of Ross could attend the awards night.

    Realizing that the audience did not get what they were saying, Ross explained that she is mixed, “Yes, you didn’t get that. I’m mixed.”

    #OscarsSoWhite became a trending topic in Hollywood recently as a reaction to the Academy’s infamous lack of diversity. Other artists have also given their two cents on the issue. Jada Pinkett-Smith called on to people of color to boycott the Oscars, saying they should “refrain from participating altogether.”

    Gina Rodriguez lamented that the Academy’s board is “not as diverse as reflected in today’s society.”

    Ross reportedly stated that she “wasn’t planning on going anyway” but also made it clear that the ceremony does not apply to her, as she was not in any film this year.

    However, not all black actresses agree with Tracee Ellis Ross. Niecy Nash believes that snubbing the 88th Academy Awards is not a smart solution and that everyone should just focus on moving forward. “We have this awareness and this spotlight – we’ve got to look at other work. There’s other work out there that I think was missed. We’ve just got to do better,” Nash commented.

  • Chrissy Teigen Rocks Baby Bump On Cover Of Instyle Australia

    Pregnancy certainly looks good on Chrissy Teigen, judging by her natural glow and recent public appearances. As her belly grows bigger with each passing week, she is proving that expectant mothers can look ultra-sexy too.

    The outspoken model and talk show host took a recent trip down under to do a feature for the February issue of InStyle Australia. Chrissy Teigen gave her followers a glimpse of the photo shoot by posting a few pictures – including the cover shot – on her Instagram page.

    For the cover, the former swimsuit model rocked a long-sleeved polka dot number by Steven Khalil, which showcased not just her belly but also her ample bosom and long, slender legs.

    A very pleased Chrissy Teigen thanked photographer Steven Chee and the rest of the InStyle magazine team for the outcome of the photo shoot.

    “Woohoo! Thank you, @instylemag!! You guys have such a wonderful team – thank you thank you for such a great shoot!” she said alongside the photo.

     

    In another photo, Chrissy Teigen wears her hair up while wearing a cream-colored maxi dress, which again shows off her toned legs.

    Displaying her witty sense of humor, the 30-year-old beauty commented on her belly-holding pose in the picture.

    “I know, I made fun of preggos who hold their bellies too, it’s basically the universal language for ‘this isn’t solely hamburgers,’” she captioned the photo.

    Teigen has opened up about the struggles that she and husband John Legend have faced trying to conceive. Now that they’re finally expecting, she isn’t hiding her elation and excitement.

    In the InStyle feature, Chrissy Teigen says that she feels lucky to be with a man who finds pregnancy “sexy.” She also reveals that Kim Kardashian has been giving her advice on what to wear to enhance her baby bump.

    “She told me to go stretchy,” said Chrissy Teigen. “I always wanted to be the person who showed off the bump because it looks beautiful and I think you should embrace it.

  • Teresa Halbach Is Still Alive, Says Mother Of Man Charged With Her Murder

    Ten years after the brutal murder of Wisconsin native Teresa Halbach, her killer, Steven Avery, still maintains his innocence and insists that he had been framed.

    Prior to his conviction for Halbach’s murder, Avery was charged with first-degree sexual assault and attempted murder of 36-year-old Penny Beerntsen in 1985. With the help of the Wisconsin Innocence Project and advancements in DNA testing, Avery was exonerated in 2003.

    Because of the wrongful conviction that put him in jail for 18 years, Avery filed a $36 million lawsuit against the county, which sparked the creation of a criminal justice reforms bill named after him.

    Two years later, 25-year-old professional photographer Teresa Halbach disappeared on the day she was set to meet Avery to take photos of his sister’s minivan for an ad in Auto Trader Magazine.  Avery was soon charged with Halbach’s murder after the police discovered her car and burnt remains at his salvage yard.

    Avery has been vocal about his alleged innocence, claiming that his conviction was a deliberate retaliation of federal authorities for the case he had filed against them.

    The recent broadcast of the Netflix documentary series, Making a Murderer, has gotten people’s attention on the death of Teresa Halbach and the story of Steven Avery. However, Halbach’s family and friends are said to be enraged by the “one-sided” portrayal of her killer.

    According to Halbach’s relatives, the filmmakers used an angle that suggests that the murder of Teresa Halbach was fabricated by authorities to frame Avery.

    Avery’s former fiancée Jodi Stachowski denounced the innocent image in which Avery was portrayed, and revealed that he was violent and abusive towards her throughout their two-year relationship.

    On the other hand, Avery’s mother Dolores believes that Teresa Halbach is still alive and that the charred remains were never really confirmed to be hers.

    In a radio interview with TMZ, Dolores declared that Teresa Halbach might be involved in a conspiracy against her son.

    “I don’t think she’s even dead,” she said on the radio show. “How do you know if they were her bones?”

    Meanwhile, the memory of Teresa Halbach is revived by the people who got to know her when she was still alive. A feature by People magazine gives readers a closer look at Halbach’s life as related by her friends and family.

  • Jodie Sweetin Wins Custody Battle, Talks About Overcoming Addiction

    Jodie Sweetin Wins Custody Battle, Talks About Overcoming Addiction

    Celebrity life has not always been kind to Fuller House star Jodie Sweetin, and her numerous trials have been well-documented. However, she has managed to turn her life around quite dramatically in the last few years, and she is proud to share her success with others.

    The 33-year-old actress and motivational speaker opened up to People about her alcohol and drug-addled life as a pre-teen celebrity as well as her journey toward motherhood and sobriety.

    Known by most as the witty middle child Stephanie Tanner in the long-running ‘90s sitcom Full House, Jodie Sweetin experienced fame and fortune at the tender age of five. By the time the series was over, she was 13 years old and completely exposed to the worldly ways of Hollywood.

    In 2009, Jodie Sweetin wrote a memoir entitled unSweetined, in which she details how the alcohol and substance abuse started during former co-star Candace Cameron Bure’s wedding.

    “I probably had two bottles of wine, and I was only 14. That first drink gave me the self-confidence I had been searching for my whole life. But that set the pattern of the kind of drinking that I would do,” Sweetin revealed.

    The succeeding years showed a downward spiral, which included an addiction to such illegal drugs as cocaine, crystal meth, and Ecstasy. She has been through three failed marriages, the last of which involved a contentious custody with ex-husband, Morty Coyle.

    After divorcing in 2013, the estranged couple fought over their daughter Beatrix’s schooling. Jodie Sweetin insisted that she attend the same elementary school in Los Angeles as her older half-sister Zoie, while Coyle argued that she go to different school located across town.

    The presiding judge at the California Superior Court favored Sweetin’s argument, citing that “Petitioner Mother shall have tie-breaking authority on school issue.”

    Things are definitely looking up for Jodie Sweetin. Aside from being sober for almost 5 years and counting, she is also reprising her role in the Netflix original series, Fuller House, which is set to air in February.

    “My life is amazing,” Jodie Sweetin told People. “I will have five years [of sobriety] in March. It’s given me a lot of gratitude.”

  • Joey And Rory Feek Share Bittersweet Moment With A Fan And Good Friend

    An emotional Joey Feek bade goodbye to her best friend, Julie, as she felt that she will not be able to see her ever again.

    Julie, whom the couple fondly calls “St. Jules” spent a week with the Feeks and was supposed to fly back to Oregon, where she and her husband live. Rory took to his personal blog, This Life I Live, this Saturday to share the touching moment between the two women.

    Joey wept as her friend prepared to leave. With her health deteriorating, the country singer was “inconsolable” as she felt that this could be their last time together.

    When asked what was wrong, Joey said: “I don’t think I will ever see her again.”

    Julie, whom Rory described in his blog as an “angel from heaven,” decided to extend her stay with the couple, cancelling her flight to Oregon to be with the family.

    The two women have been good friends for eight years. As one of the country duo’s most avid fans, Julie did not only help run the duo’s fan club, but also poured tremendous support for the couple after Joey Feek was diagnosed with Stage IV cervical cancer, even going as far as to shave her head for the country singer.  In the last several months, she has been travelling back and forth between Indiana and Washington to help the family.

    Last week, Rory opened up to Today about his wife’s health condition, and admitted that their upcoming album might be their last project together. Joey and Rory also received a Grammy nomination for best country duo/group performance, and even though he wanted to celebrate with his wife, he admitted, “God only knows where we will be in a month.”

    The music that they share together has been a great source of strength for Joey and Rory, which is why their album is very special and meaningful to them.

  • Ashley Olsen: Used Condom Links Murder Suspect To Crime Scene

    An Italian judge upheld the arrest of the suspect allegedly responsible for the murder of American artist Ashley Olsen, legal representatives of the suspect confirmed.

    Antonio Voce, lawyer of Cheik Tidiane Diaw, the Senegalese man involved in the murder of Ashley Olsen, said Judge Matteo Zanobini ruled that Diaw will remain in jail after a closed-door hearing in Florence on Saturday.

    Diaw has been accused of aggravated homicide but no formal charges have been pressed against the suspect.

    Olsen, 35, an American artist, was discovered dead in her apartment by her worried boyfriend, who came to her home to check on her.

    Autopsy finding revealed that the victim sustained skull fractures and was strangled to death. Witnesses said they saw Ashley Olsen and Diaw together at a Florence nightclub on the night before Olsen’s killing. Surveillance videos showed the two headed towards the artist’s apartment.

    Furthermore, authorities believe that Olsen and Diaw were both under the influence of alcohol and likely, drugs as well. According to initial investigations, Ashley Olsen was killed after the two had sex, which the prosecutors maintained was consensual.

    Lab analyses are expected to verify what substances Olsen had consumed. Voce also revealed that Diaw had confessed to investigators that he and the American artist consumed “a lot of cocaine and a lot of alcohol.”

    Voce added that during the hearing, the suspect said that he used the victim’s telephone to call for help and denied ever strangling Olsen. Diaw allegedly pushed Ashley Olsen during a fight, adding she was still alive when he left.

    Italian police arrested him after finding his DNA in a condom and cigarette butt in Olsen’s apartment.

    On Sunday, a memorial was held for Ashley Olsen, where her family and friends gathered to say their goodbyes. Olsen moved to Italy two years ago to be with her father who is a professor at a local design school. Her remains were buried in Italy instead of the US as the case is still in progress.

  • Anne Swaney: Person Of Interest Named In Murder Of ABC7 Exec

    Executive producer of ABC7, Anne Swaney, was found dead by a river in Belize on January 15. Authorities believe Swaney was strangled.

    Her body was discovered floating face-down wearing just her bra in the Mopan River, which is near Belize’s border with Guatemala.

    “Her neck and either side of her head had laceration and that led us to believe it was a case of murder,” Daniel Arzu, Benque Viejo Police Superintendent told ABC7 Chicago.

    A post mortem examination revealed she died of “asphyxia due to compression of the neck area, throttling (manual strangulation) and blunt force traumatic injuries to the head and neck region.”

    The executive web producer’s phone is said to be missing. Her remaining belongings will be turned over to U.S. Embassy officials on Monday, according to WLS-TV.

    Anne Swaney was staying at Nabatunich cottages in the city of Benque Viejo in Belize, and according to investigators, she disappeared while doing yoga on Thursday morning. Her tour guide found her yoga mat and her other stuff near the river, but after failing to find her reported her disappearance to the authorities.

    A Guatemalan fisherman was being questioned, but he was not declared a suspect. The man, whose name is Rafael Martinez, was considered a person of interest, according to the spokesman for the Belize Ministry of National Security. “He is a person who the police believe can assist in the investigation.”

    Swaney worked at ABC7 for 16 years.

    Anne Swaney was described by the president and general manager of ABC7, John Idler, as a “trailblazer in the digital news space,” and a “kind person who always had a smile and a positive attitude.”

    “Anne was our leader, Anne was our conscience. Anne wanted to make sure that every story that we put online was first and foremost right,” director of digital operations at ABC7 Chicago, Kevin Carpenter, shared. “There’s always going to be a spot there that we will miss.”

  • Darth Vader To Make His Comeback In ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

    The Star Wars film franchise would not be complete without the ultimate villain, Darth Vader, and for some hardcore fans who have “missed” him in Episode VII: The Force Awakens, he is rumored to make a comeback in the upcoming spin-off film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

    Rogue One will be the first of many Star Wars films that Disney and Lucasfilm will have in store for fans, and reports claim that there will be a Star Wars film to be released each year.

    The events in the upcoming film directly connect to the first scenes of Episode IV: A New Hope, in which Darth Vader pursues Princess Leia’s ship to recover the stolen plans for the Death Star.

    In the spin-off film, a group of Rebel spies infiltrates the Death Star and steals some important schematics to find a weakness that Luke Skywalker and company would find out in Episode IV.

    Because the events will take place in enemy territory, it is very likely that Darth Vader will make appearances here and there. Reports said that Vader will be a “prominent player in a few scenes and something to fear for the heroes.”

    In fact, a team of designers led by helmet sculptor Brian Muir has reportedly recreated his costume in such a way that it resembles the one in A New Hope.

    James Earl Jones, the person responsible for the original voice of Darth Vader, would also return to voice the black-caped villain, although another actor is said to actually wear the costume.

    Aside from the return of Darth Vader, another main character that set to return [spoiler] to life is Han Solo, who will reportedly make a cameo appearance in the film as well.

  • Lisa Bonet And Daughter, Zoe Kravitz, Pose For Calvin Klein’s Latest Campaign

    There is only one word to describe Lisa Bonet and her daughter Zoe Kravitz – flawless.

    Bonet and her 27-year-old model daughter are among the faces of the latest Calvin Klein “Watches + Jewelry” spring 2016 campaign. The mother and daughter tandem could definitely pass off as sisters as Bonet, who does not seem to have aged a bit, posed with Kravitz in the black-and-white poster.

    According to the company’s press release, the new campaign shot entitled Life in the Now, “highlights the immediacy of time and the richness of relationships.”

    In the photo, Bonet and Kravitz are shown spending quality time together, walking hand in hand along the beach.

    The brand’s photographer, Cass Bird, effectively captured their effortless and timeless beauty. Both ladies sported a simple, no-makeup look for the ad, which only enhanced their naturally gorgeous features. Lisa Bonet wore a black maxi dress, while her daughter donned a black two-piece number layered with a sheer cover-up.

    Lisa Bonet is one of the few Hollywood celebrities who seem to defy time with their ageless beauty. Many people have wondered how she manages to keep her youthful glow. Her equally beautiful daughter sure is lucky to have such great genes.

    Zoe Kravitz is Bonet’s eldest child with singer Lenny Kravitz. She recently appeared in the Oscar-nominated Mad Max: Fury Road and was also in Balenciaga’s newest ad campaign. Lisa Bonet can be seen in The Red Road with her husband Jason “Hawaiian Jesus” Momoa.

    Lisa Bonet Stars Alongside Husband Jason Momoa in ‘The Red Road”

    The mother-daughter tandem joins couple Tilda Lindstam and John Hein; actor Will Peltz and his model girlfriend Kenya Kinski; Korean actor and model Kim Woo Bin and his friend, Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, in the brand’s latest campaign.

    Watch Calvin Klein’s Latest Watch & Jewelry Campaign Featuring Lisa Bonet and Zoe Kravitz

  • Wells Fargo Says Blac Youngsta Never Had An Account With Them, Rapper Proves Otherwise

    Wells Fargo Says Blac Youngsta Never Had An Account With Them, Rapper Proves Otherwise

    On January 13, rapper Black Youngsta posted a letter from Wells Fargo on his Instagram page, notifying him that his “deposit account relationship” with the bank is ending, citing that it was “business decision” on the part of the company.

    Despite claims by Wells Fargo that Blac Youngsta never had an account with them, the letter advising him of their decision to close his account was enough proof that the rapper actually had transactions with the bank.

    “DAMN THIS S**T CRAZY, @WELLSFARGO SHUT MY S**T DOWN CUZ OF A ‘BUSINESS DECISION,’” Blac Youngsta posted along with a photo of the document. “GUESS THEY RIGHT, I AINT GOT A ACCOUNT.”

    Wells Fargo previously released a statement claiming that the rapper, who is named Sammie Benson in real life, did not have an account with them, after the musician was detained by authorities last week.

    Blac Youngsta had a run-in with the police on Friday, January 8, outside a Wells Fargo branch in Atlanta. Cops waiting outside the bank arrested him after he withdrew $200,000 from his bank account.

    It appears that the Atlanta police was alerted that someone tried to cash a counterfeit check and mistook the rapper for the suspect. Authorities have admitted that they made a huge mistake arresting Blac Youngsta and that detaining the rapper was a complete misunderstanding.

    When Atlanta authorities checked his Wells Fargo bank account, they found out that the Blac Youngsta actually had $1.3 million in the bank. They eventually apologized to the rapper.

    “They confused me but I’m legit,” the rapper said after his arrest.

    The police have captured the alleged forger, Charles Darnell Edward, shortly after he cashed a counterfeit $24,000 check. Edward was charged with first-degree forgery.

    TAKING MY TALENTS TO @BANKOFAMERICA

    A photo posted by Blac Youngsta (@blacyoungstafb) on

    In another Instagram photo captioned “TAKING MY TALENTS TO @BANKOFAMERICA,” Blac Youngsta is seen shaking hands with a Bank of America employee, signifying that the rapper may be pulling out his deposits from Wells Fargo.

  • Farrah Abraham Allows Her Six-Year-Old Daughter To Attack Nicki Minaj

    Reality star Farrah Abraham, drew attention on Monday after she posted a Snapchat video of her daughter, Sophia, calling Nicki Minaj “a total loser,” on Twitter.

    The video captioned “Nicki Minaj Don’t say bad WORDS , I don’t,” was uploaded on Abraham’s six-year-old daughter’s Twitter account. Yes, the youngster has her own Twitter account, and she has 17,000 followers.

    The two ladies got involved in an online feud after the rapper, who was watching reruns of Teen Mom OG on January 10, tweeted that Farrah Abraham was being a “c—-t to her mother.”

    Abraham did not take the remark lightly, and came back at Minaj with a nasty comment saying her music videos “look like porn.” The Teen Mom cast also revealed that she is no longer allowing Sophia to watch Minaj’s videos as the rapper’s moves are “inappropriate.”

    The reality star also blames Minaj for “creating another issue” with her mom, Debra Danielsen, who tweeted to the rapper that Sophia loves to sing to her videos. An irate Abraham shared screenshots of her conversation with Danielsen on Twitter and wrote: “prime example thank you @NICKIMINAJ  for creating another issue with my mom your such a saint #ignorant #Done.”

    Their heated exchange got even more intense after Farrah Abraham reminded Nicki Minaj of her brother’s child rape charge. However, it seemed like Minaj is already over their petty Twitter drama as she now ignoring Abraham.

    The conflict between Abraham and Minaj is getting more complicated now that a child has been dragged into their nasty fight. Some people were not impressed with Farrah Abraham using her own daughter to fight her battle with the rapper. One can’t help but wonder how Nicki Minaj will respond now that Sophia is part of the mix.

  • Joey And Rory Feek Share Spiritual Reflections As They Prepare For Goodbyes

    Country singer Joey and Rory Feek shared a heartwarming blog post on Saturday, updating the public of the former’s deteriorating health.

    Joey was diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer in 2014, and has been in hospice care ever since it was found out that the cancer had metastasized to her colon.

    This weekend, he said that his cancer-stricken wife is ready to “come home” with Jesus.

    “Here I sit beside my dying wife,” he wrote on his website. “I don’t say those words lightly. As a matter of fact, I haven’t said them at all. But my beautiful bride has said them to me in these couple of days.”

    He also revealed that Joey told him that she is not afraid to die. Joey’s health continues to worsen and the morphine dosage has quadrupled this week in order to relieve her of the pain.

    Rory also recalled the time they did a music video of their 2012 song “When I’m Gone,” a song written by Nashville songwriter Sandy Lawrence for her dying mother. Joey and Rory picked up the song back in 2012 when they were recording a new album and wanted to help Lawrence’s career.

    This Heartbreaking Ballad by Joey and Rory is Part of Their Upcoming Album

    “Some call it ‘life imitating art.’ I don’t. I call it God,” was Rory’s reflection.

    “Am I angry at the irony of the song? No. How could I be? How many men who are losing the woman they love get a gift like that? None that I know of,” he wrote on his blog.

    “When I’m Gone” will be a part of their compilation, Hymns That Are Important To Us.

    Joey and Rory said the song is perfect as they’ve known that they would eventually say their goodbyes to each other. He added that this song is God’s way of reminding him of Joey’s “beautiful life and heart and voice…” and he knew that “she would only be a ‘click’ away.”

  • Powerball Jackpot: Will Buying More Lottery Tickets Really Increase Your Chances Of Winning?

    The $700 million Powerball jackpot prize certainly is enticing, but what are the chances of winning the grand prize?

    Lottery hopefuls have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of winning. According to Jeffrey Miecznikowski, Associate Professor of Biostatistics at the University at Buffalo, the odds of getting all the winning combinations correctly are almost the same as the odds of flipping a coin and getting heads 28 times in a row.

    The odds of winning come from all the different winning 5-ball combinations “multiplied by 26, because for every five-ball combination you’ve got 26 different associated Powerballs,” Miecznikowski explained.

    The probability of winning the $1.4 billion jackpot on Wednesday is the same as that of winning in November, when the prize was only $40 million. However, the expected return is much bigger now than before. The expected return is calculated by multiplying your odds of winning by the payout amount. For one Powerball ticket ($2) with a one-in-a-292-million chance of winning $1.4 billion, your expected return is almost $5 on that $2 ticket.

    However, the results are a little deceiving. The winner will only get $1.4 billion if he/she chooses to be paid in installment for 30 years. If they claim the entire prize money at once, the amount will only be $868 million because of tax deductions.

    Does buying multiple tickets better the chances of winning the Powerball jackpot? The odds will increase with the purchase of more tickets but the probability of winning is still very small. Buying 10 tickets increases your odds of winning by 10 times, according to Scott A. Norris, an assistant professor of mathematics at Southern Methodist University.

    However, the odds are really small that 100 multiplied buy that number is unlikely to win. This does not change even if one buys a million tickets.

    If you are thinking of buying all possible winning numbers, you would only end up losing money as it would cost you $584 million. There are also taxes to be subtracted, and you must also consider the possibility of splitting the prize if another ticket holder hits the same Powerball jackpot combination.

  • Conan O’Brien Honors David Bowie With Montage Of His ‘Late Night’ Appearances

    Following news of David Bowie’s death, late night talk show host Conan O’ Brien paid tribute to the musician on his TBS show Conan on Monday night.

    “Obviously this is a very sad day. Everyone found out that David Bowie passed away yesterday. Incredibly sad news,” O’Brien began his monologue.

    “He was on our show several times over the years and the man was always outstanding. People are remembering today what a phenomenal musician David Bowie was and of course that was the case. He was mind-blowing talented, but in my experience, he was always an incredibly nice person, he was fun, he was always funny,” he said.

    Bowie, who had been a frequent guest in O’Brien’s Late Night show on NBC, passed away at 69, after an 18-month battle with cancer. Conan O’Brien had interviewed David Bowie several times on his show so he honored the “phenomenal musician” with a five-minute clip showcasing his funny and goofy side.

    Conan O’Brien Honors David Bowie’s Memory with a Montage of his Show Appearances

    The clip showed interviews with Bowie, including one episode in which O’Brien revealed the singer’s famed onstage characters. Bowie then reluctantly obliged to sing a song that O’Brien wrote and did a pretty good impression of Tom Brokaw. Bowie also joked about flying over to Memphis to celebrate his birthday with his drinking buddy – the late Elvis Presley.

    Conan O’Brien was not the only one who honored the rock icon on national TV, as The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon remembered Bowie on his program.

    Fallon called him a “great artist, one-of-a-kind singer, songwriter, actor, fashion icon, mad genius who also had one of the greatest senses of humor of anyone I’ve ever met.”

    Jimmy Fallon Remembers David Bowie on His Show

    The host added he and the singer had emailed each jokes every now and then. Fallon then said that he would email Bowie but then added, “You don’t have to email me back.”

    “In fact, don’t. It’d be weird for me. Don’t even consider it. Just read it and enjoy what I put in there. But we should all celebrate him for all the fantastic work he’s done,” he said, which made the audience laugh.

    Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon are only two of numerous artists and celebrities who were shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of one of the most iconic musicians of our time, David Bowie.

  • Oil Prices Are At A 12-Year Low, But How Long Will That Last?

    Oil Prices Are At A 12-Year Low, But How Long Will That Last?

    The past couple of years have shown a rapid and continuing decline in global crude oil prices, and no one seems to know what to expect in the coming months. To illustrate this phenomenon more clearly, Brent crude – the global benchmark for oil – was selling at more than $114 per barrel in June 2014 . Several months later in early 2015, the price had dropped to $60. At the moment, a barrel of Brent crude costs a mere $30, a level not seen in 12 years. Needless to say, it is a staggering downturn.

    The drastic rise and fall of oil prices can be traced down to simple economics: Supply remains higher than demand, which has resulted in the price crash. A report from the International Energy Agency shows that the world’s energy companies have been producing far more oil than the world needs since mid-2014.

    A brief look back at the years between 2010 and 2014 will show us that this wasn’t always the case. As various nations tried to recover from the financial crisis, the demand for oil soared but global production had some difficulty keeping up. When energy analysts predicted that oil prices would gradually increase from $100 per barrel to much higher levels, some of the biggest energy producers decided to invest billions of dollars in what were called “unconventional reserves,” which included shale formations, Canadian tar sands, and Arctic oil.

    Unfortunately, the global economy is experiencing stagnation and political turmoil, two factors that can create a profound effect on oil prices. With China’s economic slowdown, Europe’s Eurozone debt crisis, the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and notably, Saudi Arabia’s move to increase oil production despite the drop in demand, crude oil prices took a nosedive.

    Saudi Arabia and its allies in OPEC plan to obliterate US frackers completely backfired as they turned out to be far more resilient to the price slide than Saudis initially thought. Add to that the recent enforcement of tougher fuel-efficiency standards by the US – which happens to be the world’s leading oil consumer.

    So how does this oil price slump affect the rest of the world? The hidden and obvious implications are great – for one, it’s not just the giant oil firms that will feel the blow of this catastrophe, but also the ancillary businesses that depend on these companies for existence and survival. Many oil factories are currently idle and millions of workers have been laid off. Vehicle owners in developed nations such as Japan, Germany, and the US are spending more on other things since petroleum is now cheaper. Oil producing nations such as Saudi Arabia are hurting quite badly in the revenue department.

    As is always the case, a slight change in any of these factors can determine whether oil prices will go back up, remain the same, or sink even lower. In the meantime, we can expect these low prices to continue indefinitely.

  • Miranda Kerr Introduces New Beau To Son, Ex-Husband Orlando Bloom Thinks ‘He’s Great’

    Australian model Miranda Kerr may have finally moved on from her ex-husband Orlando Bloom after several reports claim that she introduced a new man to her 5-year-old son.

    Kerr, 32, who rose to popularity during her stint as one of the Victoria’s Secret Angels, has reportedly introduced her new boyfriend, Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel, to her son Flynn.

    The model has decided to introduce Spiegel to her son after dating him for six months. The report also said that this is the time frame that Kerr and Bloom agreed upon when they separated in 2013.

    “We had to know the person for six months and feel good about them,” Miranda Kerr said in an interview with fashion magazine The Edit.

    Kerr added that things are going well, and that Bloom approves of her relationship with Spiegel.

    Despite the seven-year difference in their ages, Miranda Kerr does not think that it will be an obstacle between her and the 25-year-old businessman.

    “He’s 25, but he acts like he’s 50,” she said in the interview.

    In addition, Kerr added that Spiegel, whose net worth is $1.2 billion, is more interested in work than parties. They don’t go out often and would rather spend the night at home, eating together and sleeping early.

    The Aussie model also said with a wink that dating a younger man gives her the “best of both worlds.”

    Kerr and Spiegel first met in 2014, and started off as friends.

    By June, rumors broke that the two were dating after they were spotted making out at a Venice Beach bar in California. Spiegel has also met Kerr’s parents during a family trip to the Greek Islands.

    Finally, Miranda Kerr officially announced that they are a couple in November. Now that she has introduced Spiegel to her son, it might mean that she is ready to take the relationship to another level.

  • Model Iman Pays Tribute To Husband David Bowie On Social Media

    In the midst of all the shock and mourning that has taken place after the sudden death of rock icon David Bowie, his loyal wife, the Somali-American model Iman is now in the spotlight.

    Bowie – David Jones in real life – succumbed to liver cancer at the age of 69 on Sunday, after being diagnosed 18 months earlier. Just two days before his untimely passing, he celebrated his birthday and released his latest album, Blackstar.

    Signs of his secret struggle with cancer are now seen through the Twitter page of Iman, who posted several cryptic messages a few days before Bowie’s death.

    Iman regularly posts inspirational quotes with the hashtag, “imandaily” and on Saturday, she shared a particularly poignant one.

    “Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory,” the 60-year-old model and cosmetics mogul tweeted.

    The next day, she posted another moving message that said, “The struggle is real, but so is God,” along with the caption “Rise.” The next day, David Bowie passed away.

    Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid and David Bowie had been married for 24 years. A feature done by E! chronicles the their love story and lasting marriage, which is not quite typical of celebrity couples.

    The articles describes how Bowie instantly fell in love with Iman when they met for the first time at a dinner party. The Somali-born model, on the other hand, was not too keen about hooking up with a rock star, especially having experienced being married and going through a divorce.

    A determined David Bowie proceeded to pursue her until she fell in love with him, too. “David changed my mind. He wooed me,” Iman said in a 2014 interview with The Guardian.

    Iman and David Bowie share a 15-year-old daughter named Alexandria Zahra. The Ziggy Stardust singer also has a 44-year-old son named Duncan with his first wife Angela Barnett.

  • Corinne Foxx Makes Her Celebrity Dad Proud As Miss Golden Globe 2016

    Corinne Foxx Makes Her Celebrity Dad Proud As Miss Golden Globe 2016

    Corinne Foxx, the 21-year-old daughter of veteran actor and R&B singer Jamie Foxx, performed her duties gracefully as this year’s Miss Golden Globe.

    Jamie, 48, presented his daughter to the A-list crowd with some touching words as she stepped onstage during the annual awards show in Hollywood, California.

    “This young lady is absolutely the love of my life. This young lady is absolutely my heart. She is Miss Golden Globe. This young lady’s name is Miss Corinne Foxx,” Foxx told the audience.

    The Django Unchained actor shared that Corinne has not asked him for money, nor has she been in trouble. He said that his daughter deserves this moment.

    Late in 2015, Corinne received what she thought was a random email which indicated that she was chosen as Miss Golden Globe for 2016.

    “I was screaming and jumping up and down for two hours when I got it,” she said as she remembered the moment.

    Her dad Jamie – whose real name is Eric Bishop – was just as clueless as she was and was also surprised when the confirmation arrived.

    Jamie Foxx Gushes About Daughter Corinne Foxx on the Golden Globes Red Carpet

    The Miss or Mister Golden Globe is chosen by the HFPA each year, and includes sons or daughters of the industry’s top actors and actresses, directors, and producers. These awardees are often seen as forthcoming stars who will soon make it big in Hollywood.

    Corinne Foxx, who adopted her father’s stage surname, is on her senior year at the University of Southern California, taking her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations. After she graduates and receives her diploma in May, she plans to pursue acting as well.

    In addition, Corinne Foxx has also started modeling and has signed up with L.A. Models.

    Along with Corinne Foxx, previous recipients of the Miss Golden Globe honor include Dakota Johnson, Rumer Willis, Laura Dern, and Lorraine Nicholson.

  • Affluenza Teen’s Mom Is Allegedly Broke, Gets Bail Bond Reduced

    After being captured and arrested last month for aiding her “affluenza teen” son in evading authorities and leaving the country, Tonya Couch is now facing detention.

    Tonya Couch was initially imposed with a $1 million bail bond, but was eventually reduced to a mere $75,000 after her older son testified that she was actually broke.

    During her hearing on Monday in Fort Worth, Texas, Tonya Couch’s 29-year-old son Steven McWilliams told the judge that his mother is incapable of fulfilling the $1 million bond fee due to the fact that her bank accounts have all been frozen by the government.

    McWilliams, who is also the half-brother of the affluenza teen Ethan Couch, added that Tonya was not left any money by Ethan’s father.

    Tonya Couch’s legal team requested Tarrant County Judge Wayne Salvant to reduce the bail from $1 million to $15,000, but only managed to drop it down to $75,000.

    Meanwhile, the infamous affluenza teen remains in Mexico where he is detained while fighting his deportation back to the United States. If released by the Mexican government to U.S. authorities, Ethan Couch will face extradition back home as well as possible jail time for violating his 10-year probation.

    Lawyer of Affluenza Teen Visits His Client at the Mexican Immigration Detention Center

    The saga of the affluenza teen has gripped the nation since last year because of the blatant injustice that seems to prevail in the case. Ethan Couch killed four people and injured nine others during a drunken driving spree in 2013, but only received a 10-year probation sentence in juvenile court because of a strange defense predicated on a condition called “affluenza.”

    Prior to Ethan and Tonya’s escape to Mexico, she reportedly severed ties with her ex-husband and withdrew $300,000 from one of their bank accounts.

    The affluenza teen is currently being petitioned by an organization called Mothers Against Drunk Driving to be moved from the juvenile justice system to the adult criminal system. Ethan Couch is due to turn 19 in April.

  • Jennifer Garner Finds A New Man As Ben Affleck Dates Sienna Miller

    After much speculation about the unusual living arrangements of newly-divorced couple Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, more news are surfacing that both of them are happily seeing other people.

    Garner and Affleck formally announced their divorce in June of last year but have been civilly co-parenting their three children: 9-year-old Violet, 6-year-old Seraphina, and 3-year-old Samuel while living in the same property.

    While trying their best to maintain a friendly relationship for the sake of their children, both Garner and Affleck seem to have started moving on from their failed marriage. Last month, Affleck was rumored to be seeing his Live by Night co-star, British actress Sienna Miller after photos of them holding hands in between takes made rounds on the Internet.

    Recently, Jennifer Garner has been romantically linked to a “mystery date” after paparazzi spotted her spending a few minutes with an unknown man after attending a funeral with her ex-husband.

    Reports claim that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck left the funeral looking quite gloomy and somber, but then her mood changed quickly when she met up with her mystery date afterwards.

    According to tabloid newspaper Mail Online, the 43-year-old actress went inside her date’s parked car and chatted with him for approximately 30 minutes before leaving with a big smile on her face. No information has been released about this man other than he has brown hair and that he might be Garner’s accountant.

    Prior to these new reports, Jennifer Garner was said to have briefly dated her Valentine’s Day co-star Patrick Dempsey. OK! Magazine reports that Dempsey and Garner “have been friends for years” and that they communicate constantly even when Dempsey is out of the country shooting his latest film, Bridget Jones’ Baby.

    A source close to the Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck revealed to E! News that while Affleck is living on his own in a separate section of their home, Garner still cross paths every day. Garner allegedly remains “frustrated” with some of Affleck’s choices, but chooses to ignore them to avoid further confrontation that could possibly affect their children.

  • Miss Universe Blunder Gets Spoofed By Jamie Foxx At Golden Globe Awards

    Miss Universe Blunder Gets Spoofed By Jamie Foxx At Golden Globe Awards

    The Miss Universe fever is not yet over as another parody has been made to remind people yet again of the awkward mix-up. Jamie Foxx parodied Steve Harvey’s infamous Miss Universe mistake while announcing the winner for Best Original Score at the Golden Globes on January 10.

    After going through the nominees, Foxx wore a serious expression on his face as he announced Straight Outta Compton as the winner.

    The audience was confused as the film was not actually nominated. After a few seconds, Foxx then mimicked Harvey’s apology at the Miss Universe pageant last December 20, when the comedian mistakenly announced Miss Colombia as the winner instead of Miss Philippines.

    “I’m sorry folks, I made a mistake,” he began while co-presenter actress Lily James laughed on.

    He showed his cue card, saying: “Ah, I’m so sorry! It says it right there…it says it right there…it’s The Hateful Eight.”

    “It’s right here on the card, I take full responsibility… I apologize to everybody in Compton,” he quipped to audience’s laughter.

    Watch Jamie Foxx Takes a Dig at Steve Harvey’s Miss Universe Mistake at the 2016 Golden Globes

    Hateful Eight’s Ennio Morricone won but he was not able to attend the ceremony so director Quentin Tarantino received the award on his behalf.

    Foxx’s joke aimed to poke fun at Harvey’s embarrassing moment at the Miss Universe 2015 coronation night, when he called Colombia’s Ariadna Gutierrez as the victor only to come back onstage to apologize for his huge mistake. The crown and sash were then transferred from Gutierrez to Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.

    Previously, the embarrassing Miss Universe mix-up was parodied at the People’s Choice Awards, in which Jane Lynch pretended to give an award to an actor who had not received a People’s Choice Award before. However, Lynch interrupted the winner’s acceptance speech to announce that Miss Colombia was the real winner.