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  • Nicola Griffin Is 56 And Still Hot, Added To Sports Illustrated 2016 Swimwear Lineup

    Sports Illustrated 2016 Swimwear Issue is making a powerful statement in its upcoming issue. As part of the Swimsuits for All ad, the magazine announced that it will be featuring plus-size model and body activist Ashley Graham as one of its five rookies. Sticking to its advocacy, the magazine also added a 56-year-old model to its lineup.

    Nicola Griffin, 56, will be featured in an ad for Swimsuits for All’s #SwimSexy campaign in an effort to promote body positivity.

    “I hope that women take away from this campaign that you can look fantastic at any size, any shape,” Griffin said on the Swimsuits for All website, encouraging women to embrace their own beauty, and body.

    The model also added: “Healthy, happy, glowing at no matter what age you are, what size you are, just looking good, feeling good.”

    She began her modeling career three years ago, after a casting appearance for a British hair product which required someone with silver hair.

    “It’s not all about being 20 and five-foot-ten. We’re bored of that!” Griffin, who has been featured in campaigns for Anna Scholz and FabuLift recently shared to the Daily Mail. “We are all different ages and sizes and that’s the beauty of it. We’re real women,” she explained.

    In her interview with E! Online the model revealed that this is the first time she wore a bikini and she felt “empowered” and “sexy.”

    Nicola Griffin, Ashley Graham, and another plus-sized model, Philomena Kwao, are featured wearing gold bikini in their sexy pictorial with the brand.

    Nicola Griffin Joins Two Other Models for ‘Swimsuits For All’

    Nicola Griffin also admitted that she was nervous when she posed with the younger models. She said she was worried about what they would do with her until she was put in a gold bikini. Griffin was happy that her children were all supportive of her decision.

  • Elizabeth Hurley Had Problems With Ex-Fiancé Shane Warne Because Of Hugh Grant

    Elizabeth Hurley Had Problems With Ex-Fiancé Shane Warne Because Of Hugh Grant

    English actress Elizabeth Hurley said she considers her ex-boyfriend Hugh Grant her “best friend” and an important part of her family.

    Appearing on the British morning show Lorraine, Hurley revealed that she and Grant remained close even after they broke up. The two dated for 13 years before parting ways in 2000.

    Hurley defended her friendship with Grant after her former fiancé, Shane Warne, told his fellow reality stars about his uneasiness over his girlfriend’s relationship with Grant. In an episode of the Australian version of the reality show, I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! Warne revealed how the actor would spend the weekend in their house whenever he left London.

    “I mean, we were together for 13 years and yes, we have been apart for 16 years now, so it is definitely longer. But he’s still my best friend and he’s very important to me,” Elizabeth Hurley said.

    Hurley continued: “I think families change. I think they used to be much more insular but now friends become as important as some family members sometimes – not your very close family, but you know, distant cousins that you never see. Of course your friends are much more immediate.”

    Grant is the godfather to Hurley’s 13-year-old son Damian with movie producer Steve Bing.

    Talking about her son Damian, Hurley revealed he loves coming on the set of her TV series The Royals where she plays Queen Helena, the devious queen of a fictitious British royal family. Hurley is certain her son will be in show business, however she is not sure whether Damian would follow in her footsteps and appear in films or just work behind the camera.

    Elizabeth Hurley Reveals Son Damian Might Make A Cameo on ‘The Royals’

    “I think he wants to run a studio, maybe employ his aging geriatric mother! We’ll see, you never know,” Elizabeth Hurley jokingly said.

  • Irina Shayk Stole The Runway At ‘Zoolander 2’ Fashion Show In NYC

    Irina Shayk wowed Zoolander 2 premiere attendees when she and her fellow models showed up for a surprise fashion show.

    Shayk stepped on the purple carpet in a red, white and blue printed Marc Jacobs gown during the Zoolander 2 world premiere in New York City on Tuesday evening. Her flowing semi-sheer gown also featured a low feathered neckline that highlighted her enviable curves. Shayk complemented her gown with a pair of silver high heeled shoes.

    She finished her look with a dramatic smoky eye shadow and a swipe of rose pink lipstick to enhance her full lips.
    Irina Shayk posted a clip of her walking the Zoolander- inspired catwalk on her Instagram account which she captioned, “When they’re watching u serve a #Zoolander2 walk! Sneak peak of this evening!”

    “So much fun, thanks for having me @voguemagazine rocking beautiful @marcjacobs,” the caption read.

    The 30-year-old model was joined by Gigi Hadid who looked very stunning in a patriotic themed off-the shoulder gown which she paired with silver open-toed heels. Fellow model Stella Maxwell, who also appeared at the impromptu fashion show, shared her Zoolander moment on Instagram. “Hittin the RUNWAY 4 #zoolander @zoolander,” Maxwell wrote.

    With my fellow Lioness Stella Maxwell, at last nights #Zoolander2 Vogue Fashion show.. So much fun! More pics below..http://www.vogue.com/13397193/irina-shayk-model-behind-scenes-zoolander-2-premiere/ Posted by Irina Shayk on Wednesday, February 10, 2016
    Irina Shayk is currently dating actor Bradley Cooper, 41, and it looks like their relationship is going strong despite persisting breakup rumors. The two were spotted walking hand in hand in New York on Sunday. A source reportedly told E! News that Shayk is really close to Cooper’s mom, but there are no signs of engagement yet. Stars of Zoolander 2 – Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrel and Penelope Cruz- also hit the purple carpet in clothes reflecting their on-screen characters. In the second installment of the 2001 hit Zoolander, Stiller and Wilson return to modeling when an opposing company threatens to take them out from the business.

  • Katharine McPhee Got Taken To The Cleaners In Divorce Settlement

    Katharine McPhee and husband Nick Cokas have finally ended their six-years of marriage. Mcphee finalized her divorce from Cokas on Monday, February 8, and the Scorpion star is ordered to pay her estranged husband spousal support and to split her earnings with him.

    The court documents reportedly states that Katharine McPhee must pay her ex-husband $102,616 and an annual spousal support of up to $400,000 (prorated $33,333 per month) depending on her income. According to reports, the spousal support will expire on October 31, 2017.

    TMZ reported that Cokas, 50, will keep the 2013 Jeep Wrangler while McPhee. 31, will get to keep 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class SUV. The former couple will also divide the singer’s income from her defunct NBC show Smash and will go 50-50 on profits from all the songs she made during their marriage. They will also split the money McPhee earned from the Scorpion’s pilot episode and her $700,000 contract with Columbia/Epic Records.

    However, the singer-actress will maintain her full rights to earnings from her tours and live performances of her songs taking place after her divorce.

    McPhee and Cokas met in 2005 and wed in February 2008. The pair announced their breakup in May 2014 after being separated for a year.

    “The two have an amicable relationship and will remain friends. They ask that people respect their privacy during this time,” McPhee’s rep previously told PEOPLE.

    Cokas accused the actress of having extramarital relationship with Smash director Michael Morris but the former Smash actress said she and her ex-husband had been separated for a while when she was rumored to be having an affair with Morris.

    Katharine McPhee Caught Cheating

    Katharine McPhee is currently being linked to her costar Elyes Gabel. The two recently posted Super Bowl photos on their Instagram accounts.

    Poor Walter has too many lines… #superbowl50 #Scorpion #practicemakesperfect

    A photo posted by Katharine McPhee (@katharinemcphee) on

  • Pauly D And Aubrey O’Day Are In Love, ‘Famously Single’ Couple Open Up About Their Relationship

    Jersey Shore’s Pauly D and Making the Band reality star and singer Aubrey O’Day are dating, E! News confirmed.

    Pauly D met O’Day on the set of the new E! relationship reality show Famously Single.

    “So yeah, we met on the show. The show is about all of us coming together, dating, learning through a dating coach how to go out there and approach people that are better suited for us and kind of get over the issues that we were having,” revealed the former Danity Kane member.

    “And it ended up just like becoming like this chemistry happened within the house with a few of the castmates and Pauly and I were one of them. Which everybody always laughs I feel like people think we’re completely different but ended up being pretty alike in a lot of ways,” O’Day opened up to E!

    According to her, she and Pauly D “connect in a really interesting way.” When asked what she liked about Pauly D, she described the DJ as “incredibly funny and smart and very talented.”

    happy #nationaldjday

    A photo posted by Aubrey O’Day (@aubreyoday) on

    The songstress said Pauly D is very different from the guys she has previously dated, adding the DJ helps her “lighten up and enjoy life.”

    Although the couple has been dating for several months now, O’Day is not labeling their relationship with the terms “boyfriend” and “girlfriend,” but instead said she feels more comfortable using the term “enjoying the moment.”

    Aside from confirming their relationship status, O’Day also revealed that she and Pauly D are planning to celebrate her 32nd birthday and go out on Valentine’s Day.

    “We leave actually tonight to go to the (Caribbean). Pauly has a gig out there and it’s my birthday next week so we’re gonna go have a little vacay. And then I’m gonna be in Vegas with him for Valentine’s Day,” she excitedly shared.

  • Joey And Rory Feek Get Visit From Pastor Who Married Them

    Joey and Rory Feek got a visit from another special person in their lives – the pastor who married them 14 years ago.

    Pastor Mike and wife Sally Rosser visited the couple in their Alexandria, Indiana home on Monday evening to pray with them.

    “…blessed with a beautiful visit and time of prayer last night from our sweet friends Mike and Sally Rosser. Mike is the pastor who married us almost 14 years ago,” Rory, 49, wrote on Facebook along with a photo of their small gathering.

    Rory also posted a photo of Joey wearing a necklace with the names of their daughter Indiana and two stepdaughters, Heidi and Hopie. He said this is how Joey keeps her girls close to her heart.

    Joey has been battling Stage 4 cancer since June of last year. She is currently in hospice care after ending her hospital treatments. Rory has been updating their fans on Joey’s condition and their everyday life through social media and his personal blog This Life I Live.

    February is a blessing for Joey who was previously told that she only had six months to live last October but was able to celebrate Christmas with the whole family. Joey and Rory will be releasing their final album called Hymns That Are important to Us, a collection of songs that have special meaning to the country duo, on February 12. The couple is hoping to inspire many people with their latest album. Moreover, Joey and Rory will be celebrating Indiana’s second birthday on the 17th.

    “People every day who don’t have cancer who are dealt with trials or family issues or whatever it might be … we need Him,” Joey said. “It doesn’t matter what it is, and when we think that we can get by on our own, we’re so wrong.”

  • Ashley Graham Shares Racy Sports Illustrated Spread On Social Media

    Plus size model and “advocate for beauty of all shapes and sizes” Ashley Graham recently revealed that she will be featured in Sports Illustrated’s upcoming Swimsuit 2016 Rookie Class, and will be appearing in a series of ads for Lane Bryant’s new body positive campaign.

    Graham, 28, took to Instagram to share the news alongside one of the sexy photos from her recent pictorial.

    “It’s official – I’m a @si_swimsuit model!! This is a dream come true,” Graham wrote. “Thank you to everyone who stood up for curves- our voices were heard and together we can help me win Rookie of the Year.”

    “Stay tuned for voting instructions #beautybeyondsize #siswim,” added the model.

    The image has already earned over 28,000 likes. Fans who were inspired by Ashley Graham have also expressed their gratitude for advocating a positive body image for plus-sized women.

    Graham will be featured in a series of ads for Lane Bryant alongside plus-size fashion celebs Denise Bidot, Georgia Pratt, Tara Lynn, and Precious Lee. The series of ads aims to encourage women to be confident with their own curves.

    The new campaign for the brand has become a platform for the models to tell the world what their bodies are made for.  In an interview with Refinery 29, Graham revealed that she believes her body is made to “start a revolution.”

    “My body is for starting a revolution,” the new member of SI Swimsuit 2016 Rookie said. “I realized I could use my career as a model to create change and disrupt the fashion industry, so I started calling myself a ‘body activist’ to help redefine society’s definitions of beauty.”

    Ashley Graham Starred in Lane Bryant’s ‘Plus is Equal’ Campaign

    Ashley Graham also appeared in Lane Bryant’s “Plus is Equal” campaign last September. Last year, she became the first plus-size model to be featured in an ad in the SI Swimsuit Issue.

  • MarShawn McCarrel: ‘Black Lives Matter’ Activist Dies, Shoots Himself At Ohio Statehouse

    A Black Lives Matter activist has reportedly committed suicide in front of the Ohio Statehouse. The man was identified as MarShawn McCarrel, 23 years old.

    According to reports, McCarrel, who hailed from the Columbus suburb of Franklin Township, shot himself outside the Statehouse on Monday evening.

    Lt. Craig Cvetan of the State Highway Patrol says McCarrel died at the scene. Authorities said it is still unclear why the 23-year-old activist would kill himself.

    “We don’t have any evidence to know the reason why he did it,” said Cvetan. Local police said nobody saw the shooting, but McCarrel was seen on Statehouse grounds just before the gunfire. Cvetan also said that the man was probably alone at the time of his death.

    McCarrel’s last Facebook post was made the day before he killed himself. “My demons won today. I’m sorry,” the post read.

    Just hours before his death, McCarrel tweeted: “Let the record show that I pissed on the state house before i left.”

    MarShawn McCarrel was an active member of Black Lives Matter movement. He got involved with the activist group in 2014 when he helped organize protests in Ohio after a police shot and killed an unarmed black Missouri teenager Michael Brown.

    He is also the founding member of Pursuing our Dreams, which started Feed the Street, a charity project that aims to help and feed the homeless in Ohio. McCarrel’s experience with homelessness prompted him to create the organization. “We don’t believe in heroes. We believe in neighbors,” Mccarrel previously said in an interview with Columbus Underground.

    The young activist received Radio One’s Hometown Champions Award for his social works. Last Friday, McCarrel attended the NAACP’s Image Awards, according to the Pursuing our Dreams Facebook page.

    MarShawn McCarrel Was an Activist and a Poet

  • Johnny Manziel Beat His Girlfriend So Badly She Almost Went Deaf, Says Affidavit

    Colleen Crowley, the ex-girlfriend of Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has given a detailed account of what happened on the night Manziel reportedly beat her up.

    The affidavit, which was posted online by NBC 5, Crowley stated Manziel hit her so hard that she almost lost her hearing. Crowley’s attorney Kathy Kinser said her client’s ruptured eardrum is yet to heal.

    The affidavit stated that she and Johnny Manziel had an argument in his hotel room after a night of partying on January 29. Crowley confronted and accused the quarterback of being with a girl who had caused them problems in the past. When she said she would sleep in the couch, Manziel threw her on the bed. She tried to leave but the athlete “restrained her” from opening his room door. She was then led downstairs to the valet to get his car and was thrown into the passenger seat while he drove. She even begged the valet to help her, but her pleas were ignored.

    When she tried to jump out of the car, the 23-year-old quarterback hit her on the ear and dragged her back inside the vehicle.

    At one point, Crowley thought Manziel was high on drugs or having a psychotic episode so she tried to calm him down and talked to him nicely. Johnny Manziel started laughing and threatened to “kill us[them] both.” When she begged her ex-boyfriend not to kill her, he allegedly said that she does not deserve to die and that he will only kill himself.

    In the affidavit, Crowley also described what happened when they came to her apartment. She said that she was so afraid that she “pulled a knife out of the knife block and advanced toward him.”

    Colleen Crowley’s affidavit is part of proceedings to obtain a protective order against Johnny Manziel, who is currently under criminal investigation on allegations of domestic violence.

  • Christina Aguilera Surprises Hayden Panettiere In ‘Lip Sync Battle’ Performance

    Christina Aguilera gave the Lip Sync Battle audience a dose of pure diva presence when she made a cameo appearance during Hayden Panettiere’s performance of her hit, “Lady Marmalade.”

    In a brief video clip of the show, Panettiere can be seen delivering a pretty impressive rendition of the famous 2001 medley, which featured Aguilera, Li’l Kim, Mya, and Pink. Decked out in a super tight corset, thigh-high boots, jewels, and giant hair, the 26-year-old Nashville star struts her stuff onstage while expertly mouthing the words to the song.

    Panettiere captures the “Dirrty” singer’s sass and attitude perfectly as her rival Eva Longoria watches on. Later on in the performance, the real Christina Aguilera appeared from behind a huge black feather fan and proceeded to sing her part of the song. Wearing a black long-sleeved peplum top, matching skintight pants, a sparkly silver bustier, and silver open-toe heels, Aguilera belted out the high notes as Panettiere mimicked her provocative dance moves from the music video.

    Christina Aguilera Helps Out Hayden Panettiere on ‘Lip Sync Battle’

    Hayden Panettiere seems to have bounced back from her previous struggles with postpartum depression. The actress, who is married to Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko with whom she has an 11-month baby girl, spent some time in rehab to recover from her illness. She is due to return to the set of Nashville and will appear in the 14th episode of the current season.

    Meanwhile, Christina Aguilera is also set to return as one of the coaches on The Voice when it launches its tenth season at the end of this month. The Grammy Award-winning star took two consecutive seasons off the show to spend quality time with her family. She welcomed her daughter Summer Rain with her fiancé Matt Rutler in August 2014 and has also been working on two new albums that will reportedly be in English and Spanish, respectively.

  • Chris Martin Memes Surface After Being Upstaged By Beyoncé At The Super Bowl

    Chris Martin Memes Surface After Being Upstaged By Beyoncé At The Super Bowl

    As many people had expected, Chris Martin and the rest of his band Coldplay were overshadowed by his more experienced supporting acts, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show on Sunday.

    The British band kicked off the highly-anticipated show by performing a medley of hits including “Yellow,” “Adventure of a Lifetime,” and “Viva la Vida” on a Glastonbury-inspired stage, complete with multicolored lights and marching bands dressed in psychedelic costumes.

    Chris Martin and Coldplay Headline Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show

    Despite the band’s valiant effort to create an explosive presentation for a huge audience in a massive stage, the rather shoddy audio and lack of an upbeat tempo that is characteristic of these half time shows failed to make the impact that they had probably wanted to achieve.

    The energy on the field grew noticeably when Chris Martin turned over the stage to Bruno Mars, who delivered a cool dance routine to his 2015 hit with Mark Ronson, “Uptown Funk.”

    However, the highlight of the show was definitely the commanding performance of Beyoncé, who entered the field dressed in black leather and gold accessories. Accompanied by a slew of dancers and drummers, Queen Bey performed her new song “Formation” to the loud cheers of the crowd.

    Coldplay then retook the stage from Beyoncé and Bruno Mars to sing their other hits while images of past Super Bowl performers appeared on the large screen. As the three performers joined forces towards the end of the show, Chris Martin can be seen somewhat struggling to keep up with his companions.

    As a result, a barrage of memes have surfaced on social media depicting Chris Martin as the supporting act of Beyoncé and Bruno Mars.

    In one meme, the 38-year-old musician can be seen standing behind his two co-performers looking like a giddy fan who is thrilled to be standing next to his idols.

    COLDPLAY JUST MADE ME SAD TO BE WHITE ? (@slaymie)

    A photo posted by thefatjewish (@thefatjewish) on

    Another meme shows a rather scared-looking Chris Martin with the caption: “Help me.”

    Several celebrities has also commented on Chris Martin’s star struck photo by tweeting their own witty captions. Gossip blogger Perez Hilton said: “We’ve all been #ChrisMartin at some point” and Empire’s Taraji P. Henson mistook Coldplay for Maroon 5.

  • Betty White Dabs For The Super Bowl, Claims To Be Cam Newton’s Mentor

    Actress Betty White stole the hearts of the audience of this year’s Super Bowl when she appeared in an opening video and did the now famous dab move. White showed off her dabbing skills and proved she is the coolest nonagenarian who ever existed.

    White took the dabbing move to the next level in a Ron Howard-directed opening clip which featured a number of Hollywood celebrities who shared their Super Bowl memories. The star-studded clip included David Letterman and John Travolta, singer Bon Jovi and even Big Bird and Bugs Bunny. However, it was Betty White, who recently celebrated her 94th birthday that caught the attention of many when she demonstrated the perfect way to dab in the short video that aired on CBS on Sunday.

    Betty White Dabs Like a Pro in the Super Bowl 50 Intro

    White, who is best known for her role in the Golden Girls, claimed in the video she taught Cameron Newton “everything he knows.” The actress then surprised the audience when she move her arms and did the famous football gesture.

    Right after the Super Bowl 50 opening aired, the irrepressible 94-year-old actress took to social media and joked that she trained the famous quarterback how to dab.

    “I taught @CameronNewton everything he knows. #SuperBowl,” Betty White tweeted, along with a photo of her doing Newton’s signature move.

    Newton, 26, serves as quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and was known for doing the famous move whenever he made a first down in the end zone. The Carolina Panthers faced the Denver Broncos on Sunday’s game, which was held at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco.

    Super Bowl 2016 kicked off with Lady Gaga’s moving rendition of the United States national anthem. Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, British band Coldplay, and pop superstar Beyoncé were also in attendance. They entertained the cheering crowd as they performed during the halftime show.

  • Vanessa Hudgens Posts Emotional Message One Week After Dad’s Death

    Vanessa Hudgens has been so busy starring in the live TV musical Grease: Live, that she hasn’t had enough time and space to mourn the recent loss of her father, Greg.

    Last weekend, the 27-year-old actress announced that her father had passed away just a day before her performance on the much-talked about live TV production of the 1971 musical, Grease.

    “I am so sad to say that last night my daddy, Greg passed away from stage IV cancer,” tweeted Hudgens on Sunday.

    Despite the tragic event, Vanessa Hudgens still managed to deliver a great performance as Rizzo, which was highlighted by an emotion-filled rendition of “There Are Worse Things I Could Do.”

    A source close to the actress told Us Weekly that she had an “incredibly hard” time performing in the highly-anticipated show because of her father’s passing, but that did not deter her from grabbing the opportunity to honor her father in front of a national audience.

    A week has gone by since her father succumbed to cancer, and Hudgens is back on Twitter, thanking her fans and followers for their support kind words and support.

    “I can’t believe @gogrease is OVER! Grand opening and grand closing. Thank you to everyone who watched & supported me last night.

    She also posted a touching image on her Instagram page that said: “I wish heaven had visiting hours” accompanied by the caption, “If only…”

    If only…

    A photo posted by Vanessa Hudgens (@vanessahudgens) on

    Vanessa Hudgens announced her father’s illness during a moving speech she delivered at the Industry Dance Awards, in which she was presented with the Breakthrough Performer Award. Aside from talking about her journey from High School Musical to Broadway, Hudgens also expressed her resentment over cancer because of the effect it has made to people in her life.

    “I hate cancer with every cell of my being.” she said.

  • Gayle King Gives Us A Look At Super Bowl With The Obamas

    Gayle King got an opportunity to sit down with the First Couple at the White House, a day before the much-anticipated Super Bowl 50.

    The annual pre-game interview is part of CBS’ four-hour pre-game coverage of this year’s Super Bowl between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. Gayle King, who is the co-anchor of CBS This Morning and editor-at-large of Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine, kicked off the chat by asking the First Couple what they’re doing for their last Super Bowl at the White House.

    Mrs. Obama revealed that she has been busy making preparations for the game, “cooking all day” and working the barbecue.

    President Obama added that their Super Bowl traditions aren’t any different from most American families, in which they snack on “your basic wings, pizza, nachos, guac.” He also said that they have “a little vegetable tray that nobody touches,” to which Mrs. Obama responded, “We’re going to have two types of salads.”

    The First Lady also shared the three different ways that the Obamas approach the Super Bowl.

    Gayle King Talks to the Obamas About the Super Bowl

    “We have sort of three ways that we do the Super Bowl. We have the serious watchers. And that’s the treaty room. If you’re in that room, you’re watching the game,” said Mrs. Obama to Gayle King. “Then there’s the outside room where the kids are, where they’re kind of fooling around. They’re by the food.”

    The last room called the “champagne room” is where Mrs. Obama’s mother stays as well as people who “really don’t know what’s going” but wish to stay close to the wine.

    Afterwards, Gayle King had them play a game called “POTUS/FLOTUS,” in which they both had to complete various sentences about each other.

    They also reminisced about their first date, after Gayle King mentioned a film called Southside With You, which aimed to recount the First Couple’s love story. King teased President Obama by asking, “”You got a second date after driving that car?” – referring to his old beat-up car that he used to pick up Mrs. Obama back in the day.

    “‘Cause I’m so smooth,” joked the president. Naturally, Mrs. Obama had a witty comeback: “I thought — ‘Imma upgrade this brother.'”

    This Indie Film Is Inspired by the First Couple’s Love Story

  • Stacey Dash Retaliates To Anthony Anderson Diss

    Stacey Dash is embroiled in yet another feud and she continues to stand her ground and defend her controversial views.

    Her most recent detractor is Black-ish star Anthony Anderson, who hosted this year’s NAACP Image Awards. After an explosive rap performance, Anderson went on to deliver his monologue, in which he acknowledged the accomplishments of various black artists and tackled the diversity issue and Oscars boycott campaign.

    He then went on to call on the first presenter: Stacey Dash. Obviously making a joke, Anderson proceeded to criticize Dash’s controversial comments on BET and Black History Month and called her “an Ann Coulter dipped in butterscotch.”

    “Everybody give a round of applause for Stacey Dash! What the hell is she doing here? Doesn’t she know that the Fox network is using her? She’s just an Ann Coulter dipped in butterscotch. That’s all she is.”

    Anthony Anderson Calls Out Stacey Dash at the 2016 NAACP Image Awards

    After a mixture of applause and tense reactions, Anderson quickly switched gears and recognized the donations of various black artists to the water shortage in Flint, Michigan.

    Upon hearing about Anderson’s remarks, Stacey Dash promptly took to Twitter to fire back at the actor.

    “Well it’s funny how woman who weighs 105 wet! Can get grown ass men to act like little girls!” said her tweet.

    Stacey Dash has gained notoriety for her conservative views, which she often airs on the show Fox & Friends. During an appearance on the show in January, the Clueless actress suggested that black-oriented networks and events like BET, Image Awards, and even Black History month have no place in America as they promote “segregation” instead of “integration.”

    She also weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding the casting of Joseph Fiennes – a white man – to play Michael Jackson in an upcoming film about the King of Pop.

    “I say, BRAVO!” wrote Stacey Dash on her blog. “I’m sick and tired of being told ‘Sorry, Stacey, this is a Caucasian-only role.’”

  • Nina Dobrev Grinds All Over Tim Tebow’s Body, Does Sexy ‘Lip Sync Battle’ Performance

    Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev performed a sultry number for her Lip Sync Battle challenge and even grinded on former NFL football player, Tim Tebow, as shown in a teaser video released on Wednesday

    Dobrev teased Tebow, a devout Christian, during her sexy Lip Sync Battle performance, where she danced to Marvin Gaye’s track “Let’s Get It On.” She was competing with the ESPN on-air analyst but turned him into her dancing partner mid-performance.

    In the preview clip for the upcoming Lip Sync Battle episode, Nina Dobrev began her hot performance by lip-syncing emotionally to the song. She wore a black leather biker jacket, which she paired with skin-tight blue jeans and thigh-high leather boots. The talented actress finished her look with natural-looking make-up and a dark red lip.

    Nina Dobrev Grinds Up on Tim Tebow In ‘Lip Sync Battle’

    The 26-year-old star then stood beside her rival while singing the iconic song, which surprised the football player. Tim Tebow, who maintains a vow of chastity before marriage, smiled bashfully as Nina Dobrev playfully ran her hand down his body. Dobrev spiced up her number by grinding up against Tebow’s body and then wrapping her legs around the athlete’s leg while she mouthed the lyrics.

    Lip Sync Battle hosts LL Cool J and Chrissy Teigen both enjoyed the actress’ hot performance although seemed to be caught by surprise at the beginning. Teigen was spotted dancing and singing to the classic hit, clearly feeling Dobrev’s number.

    Meanwhile, the hunky football player performed to the song “Eye of the Tiger” and showed off his athletic abilities in a white vest and stars-and-stripes boxing shorts. He jump roped and did some shadowboxing to the Survivor’s 1982 hit classic, which caused him to miss some lyrics.

    Tim Tebow Showcases His Athleticism to “Eye of the Tiger”

    Lip Sync Battle airs on Thursday at 10 pm on Spike TV.

  • Alicia Keys Sends Love Note To House Speaker Paul Ryan, Wants To Be His Valentine

    Alicia Keys is pulling out all the stops in order to get House Speaker Paul Ryan to bring the criminal justice and reform bill to a vote. Instead of starting a rally or writing a song about the issue, the 35-year-old R&B singer-songwriter is using her feminine charms to invite Ryan to join her advocacy.

    In a YouTube video that was uploaded on Wednesday, Alicia Keys is seen writing Paul a note on a Valentine card while admiring a photo of him lifting weights.

    Alicia Keys Asks Paul Ryan to be Her Valentine

    “Can I call you Paul?” she says in her trademark sultry tone. “I never saw the Speaker of the House working out before. He must be cool,” adds Keys before addressing him directly through the camera.

    “Are you cool, Paul? Show me how cool you are.”

    She even went as far as to ask him to be her Valentine if he “helps her spread some love” by supporting her cause.

    The minute-and-seventeen-second video was recorded by Alicia Keys on behalf of her advocacy group called We Are Here. The campaign aims to gather various individuals to reach out to Ryan and urge him to push the bill to the floor for debate.

    “Help bring justice reform to a vote so we can keep families together and reunite those that have been torn apart by excessive incarceration instead of just getting the help they needed,” appealed Keys to Ryan.

    Alicia Keys Advocates Criminal Justice Reform

    On Thursday, the Speaker pledged that Republican member of the House will allot time to vote on a number of criminal justice bills that were passed by the Judiciary Committee. While no specific timeline has been set, Ryan told Fox News that the bill is “well on its way here in the House.”

    Alicia Keys started the We Are Here movement in 2014 to channel her music and fans to social justice causes like gender equality, stricter gun laws, and criminal justice reform.

  • Kim Goldman Not Happy With New O.J. Simpson TV Series, Says Her Brother Ron Was A Hero

    Kim Goldman Not Happy With New O.J. Simpson TV Series, Says Her Brother Ron Was A Hero

    Kim Goldman, whose brother Ron Goldman was brutally stabbed to death alongside Nicole Brown Simpson more than 20 years ago, is not one of the many people raving about FX mini-series American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.

    The series, which premiered its first season on Tuesday, revisits the so-called “trial of the century,” which put former Buffalo Bill O.J. Simpson as the prime suspect of the dual murders. The first episode garnered the highest ratings of any FX show, and while audiences are fascinated by the events of the controversial trial, Kim Goldman says that it has brought back a lot of painful memories to her family.

    In an appearance on TODAY on Wednesday, Kim Goldman expressed her disappointment over the show’s lack of acknowledgment for her brother’s bravery and loyalty.

    “What I think is unfortunately going to get lost in this is that my brother was doing a good deed. (He) walked in on what we believe was a horrific crime and he didn’t run,” said a tearful Goldman.

    “They don’t show that in this and that really sucks. My brother could’ve run and saved his own life and he stayed to help his friend. I want people to remember my brother was a hero.”

    The sole portrayal of Ron Goldman in the episode is seen in the opening scene, in which a neighbor of Nicole’s discovers the two dead bodies.  The series consists of ten episodes, so it remains to be seen whether Ron’s story will be given any airtime in the succeeding nine.

    Ron Goldman was 25 years old at the time of his murder. He had been working as a waiter at the trendy Italian restaurant Mezzaluna Trattoria, which Nicole Brown Simpson and her friends frequented. Ron had stopped by Nicole’s condo to drop off her mother’s eyeglasses when he was suddenly attacked and stabbed to death just outside the front gate.

    Kim Goldman is not Happy with the New O.J. Docu-Series

    “I’m forced now to have to endure this week after week,” said Kim Goldman about the harrowing experience of seeing people talking about the case.

    O.J. Simpson was infamously acquitted of the murder charges, although he was later found liable for wrongful death and battery against Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

  • Juliette Labelle Is Prince Harry’s New Flame, And Everybody’s Talking About Her

    Juliette Labelle, a former Dior PR Assistant and an aspiring actress has suddenly attracted the interest of many after rumors claiming she is dating Prince Harry came out.

    According to Us Weekly, the British royal had spent time with Labelle during his trip to Los Angeles, just days before New Year’s Eve.

    A source close to the prince told the celebrity gossip site that “Juliette and Harry hit it off and had an instant connection,” and while what they have for now might end up being a “short-term” thing, Juliette Labelle and Prince Harry have been texting with “a lot of emojis.”

    The insider also hinted that the royalty, who broke up with Cressida Bonas – his girlfriend of two years – in 2014, has a “potential love interest in London.” His rumored relationship with Labelle may not lead to marriage at this point in time.

    Although Prince Harry, 31, once admitted that there were times when he thought of settling down, he said he is not rushing things.

    “I would love to have kids right now,” he said in an interview with Sky News in May. “There come times when you think now is the time to settle down, or now is not, whatever way it is, but I don’t think you can force these things. It will happen when it’s going to happen.”

    “It would be great to have someone else next to me to share the pressure. But, you know, time will come and whatever happens, happens,” Prince Harry continued. For now, Prince Harry is focused on his duties as part of the royal family.

    Juliette Labelle has turned her social media accounts to private because of the attention she has been receiving after the dating reports broke out. The blonde beauty has yet to comment on the reports.

  • Sarah Paulson: Marcia Clark Was Let Down By Women

    Sarah Paulson portrays the hard-nosed prosecutor of the highly controversial O.J. Simpson murder trial, Marcia Clark, and while it certainly is the role of a lifetime, she has also discovered some shocking truths about her what her character went through during the ordeal.

    The 41-year-old actress stars in the FX mini-series, The People v. O.J. Simpson, which revolves around the events of O.J.’s murder case based on lawyer and legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin’s book, The Run of His life: The People v. O.J. Simpson.

    Sarah Paulson Plays Marcia Clark in the First Season of ‘American Crime Story’

    During and prior to filming, Sarah Paulson said that she boned up on the details of the case and devoured books, articles, and interviews that she could find about Clark. Needless to say, she ended up becoming a fan of the lawyer and deeply empathizing with her struggles as lead prosecutor in the case.

    In an interview with Business Insider, Paulson described the harsh sexist treatment that Clark had to endure while battling it out with O.J.’s high-profile, all-male defense team.

    “Because she’s a woman she got the harsher side of the spotlight, and she had no support,” said Paulson. “And this woman in a man’s world, being ripped apart for her appearance, it’s pretty shocking.”

    But what shocked her even more was the treatment that Clark received from her fellow women, particularly during a focus group discussion organized by a jury consultant. Most of the female participants criticized Clark for her aggressive presentation and even her appearance, which they deemed un-feminine.

    Openly bisexual and a staunch supporter of gender equality, Sarah Paulson expressed her dismay toward the double standard that women are subjected to in the professional world.

    “Any of the words, the negative words to describe Marcia Clark, would be positives in a man: aggressive, strong, tough,” she remarked.

    Marcia Clark Sings Sarah Paulson’s Praises on ‘The View’

    Clark recently appeared on the daytime talk show, The View, and praised Sarah Paulson for her portrayal of her.

    “I think it took guts and vision,” said Clark of the way the show dealt with the main issues of the case. “And I got the gift of all time to be played by Sarah Paulson.”

  • Ali MacGraw And Ryan O’Neal Reminisce Over ‘Love Story’ Days At Harvard

    Lead stars of the ‘70s classic movie Love Story Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal reunited at Harvard University where their characters met more than 45 years ago.

    MacGraw and O’Neal reminisced about the old times as they sat for an interview with journalist and moderator Alicia Anstead. Love Story got seven Academy nominations and won one for original score.

    During their campus visit, the two shared their Love Story experience and the life they lead after doing the film. Love Story earned $106 million at the box office on its original theatrical release which is equivalent to $650 million in 2016. However, the stars joked they did not get paid much.

    Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal Played College Lovers in the 1970 film ‘Love Story’

    MacGraw revealed she only got $20,000 but said it was a lot of money during those times as she was not popular when they made the classic film. O’Neal even joked his talent fee was not enough to cover his alimony payments.

    After more than four decades, Ali MacGraw, 76, and Ryan O’Neal, 74, will be working together again as the lead stars of the touring production of the play, Love Letters. The story chronicles the lives of two friends who keep in touch through mail.

    “I think it’ll be interesting to see Ali and I together again,” O’Neal says in a promotional video for the play which was written by A.R. Gurney. “I think that’s certainly interesting to me. It’s a very well-written story, and I think they will be moved.”

    MacGraw believes the on-screen chemistry she shared with her co-star more than 40 years ago will still work in the play. “I can’t imagine doing this with anyone else,” the actress said. “We have 40-some-odd years of history.”

    In the promo clip for the tour, Ali MacGraw recalled her Love Story days: “Every single minute was fun and caring, and that doesn’t happen a lot.”