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  • Kate Gosselin Accused Of Abusing Her Children Amid ‘Stress Meltdown’

    Kate Gosselin seems to be the topic of headlines the past few weeks and this time, she is accused of abusing her children.

    In a book written by Robert Hoffman entitled Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled The World, the author said that the mother of eight spanked her children regularly. Collin, one of Gosselin’s children, would particularly be the target of her “stress meltdown.”

    “Kate said that she was instantly so SO angry that she grabbed him and spanked him as hard as she could and thought that she may seriously injure him so she sent him to his crib and whipped him into it very hard,” Hoffman wrote.

    In an interview with a tabloid, Hoffman also said that Gosselin used a wooden spoon to hit her kids.

    It seems as if Gosselin is also finding it hard to get help taking care of her children, as her former employees are dishing on how hard it is to work for her. One of her previous nannies said in an interview that Gosselin’s rules were very strict and that they always had to follow a manual that contained all her pet peeves.

    “You couldn’t put anything on the ground. You had to put shoes in a certain spot. You couldn’t close doors loudly. You could only vacuum during certain times of the day if she was home,” said the nanny. She also said that everything had to be done by 9:00 pm, as Gosselin’s day ended at 9:00 pm “no matter what was going on.”

    The nanny also revealed that part of her to-do list was to eavesdrop on Gosselin’s children when they would have a conversation with their father on the phone. The nanny eventually quit her job after seeing Gosselin do things that she does not agree with.

    Amidst all the news, Gosselin’s rep has not responded to several requests for a comment.

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  • Bruce Jenner’s Hair Gets Even Weirder

    Bruce Jenner’s Hair Gets Even Weirder

    Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Bruce Jenner and his unruly, windswept hair stepped out to grab coffee at Starbucks in Calabasas, California, after a game of golf. The wind was a bit strong, which gave the reality star a disheveled look.

    The 64-year-old former Olympian, or rather his hair, has been a cause of concern for fans. It seems that he is growing out his hair since his separation from Kris Jenner last year.

    Jenner has been seen sporting this hairstyle for several months now. In March, people noticed how dry and frizzy his hair looked when he arrived at LAX. Two months after, he was seen in Paris sporting the same hairdo, but that time containing the frizz in a long ponytail.

    Based on an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kris might not be too thrilled about Jenner’s new locks. Earlier in the season, Jenner started growing out his hair and getting highlights, much to Kris’ dismay. However, Kris’ opinion may not matter so much now that they are separated.

    According to reports, Jenner is living at a beach house in Malibu, while Kris still resides at the family mansion in Calabasas.

    Jenner’s new hairstyle is just one of the many mysteries fans are wondering about. Aside from growing his hair, Jenner also seems to be growing his fingernails long. He also reportedly shaved his adam’s apple, leaving people to speculate whether Jenner may be getting a sex change.

    Is Bruce Jenner getting a sex change?

    Meanwhile, Kris is busy with her new cookbook that is set to be released soon. The cookbook, In The Kitchen With Kris: A Kollection Of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites, consists of Kris’ own recipes and entertainment tips for fans.

    Fans also noted that unlike Jenner, Kris never goes out in public with a single strand of hair out of place.

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  • Neil Patrick Harris Tweets Naked Selfie Post ‘Hedwig’ Show

    On Thursday, Neil Patrick Harris gave his fans a sneak peek of what goes on behind the stage of Hedwig and the Angry Inch by sharing a naked selfie from his dressing room.

    Harris was in front of the mirror holding his phone wearing nothing but remnants of his makeup and dark blue nail polish. The picture was captioned, “Other dressing room. Post show. Post wig. Just did this.” In the Broadway show, Harris plays a transgender singer and he goes through an extensive makeup process before going on stage.

    Before sharing his naked selfie, Harris also shared a picture pre-show with him wearing his full makeup sans wig. He captioned the picture, “Dressing room, Pre show. Pre wig. Let’s do this.”

    Behind the scenes of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ with Neil Patrick Harris

    Harris has been starring in the production since March and he will continue to play the title character until August 17. Playing the character has earned Harris favorable reviews as well as a Tony award for Best Actor in a Musical. After winning the award he said, “Playing Hedwig is an absolute joy, I was terrified at first but it has changed me and challenged me and exhausted me… The character is so beautiful and the songs are so amazing to sing.”

    The musical is “highly-improvisational” and Harris both impressed and surprised audiences by playing a transgender role. Just last month, Harris was so into his character that he spat water on a woman in the audience. The incident made headlines, but the show’s rep said that it was part of the show’s audience interaction and Harris did it “all in character.”

    After Harris’ leaves the show, Tony nominated actor Andrew Rannells will take over the role of Hedwig for eight weeks starting August 20. This means that Harris fans only have a couple of weeks left to watch him give his Tony-winning performance.

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  • Miss Teen USA 2014 Is From South Carolina; K. Lee Graham Takes The Crown

    After rigorous rounds of modeling, smiling and fielding questions and answers, Miss South Carolina 2014 K. Lee Graham won this year’s title of Miss Teen USA, besting 50 hopefuls on Saturday, at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The 17-year-old Graham hails from Chapin, South Carolina.

    The first rounds of Miss Teen USA 2014 saw 51 girls from all over the United States vying for the title, with only 15 selected to move on to the semi-finals. The 15 semi-finalists showcased their physical beauty in a bikini catwalk competition before being whittled down to five finalists who faced the tricky question-and-answer portion of the pageant.

    Watch Miss Teen USA 2014 Prelimirary Competition

    The five finalists this year included Miss California, Miss South Carolina, Miss New Jersey, Miss Pennsylvania, and Miss Mississippi.

    Graham was able to win over the judges when she was asked how teens would be remembered today by people living 100 years from now. She replied by saying she hoped her peers would be remembered as agents of change.

    Other contestants gave memorable answers, but it was Miss South Carolina who best embodied the complete package of charm, beauty, and intelligence that convinced the judges to give her the title of Miss Teen USA 2014. Graham was crowned by Miss Universe Gabriela Isler and was ecstatic about her big win. “I can’t even talk right now. This is literally a dream come true!” she said. “Thank you for supporting me. We did it!”

    She later shared that her win was literally a dream come true because she used to go to sleep at night dreaming that she would win a major beauty pageant.

    As Miss Teen USA 2014, Graham aims to promote her Beauty Secrets campaign, which emphasizes that beauty is being happy about who you are and not struggling to meet impossible standards of perfection.

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  • Portia De Rossi Finds Herself In Another ‘Scandal’; Finally, Some Good News

    After completing a thirty-day rehab program for drug and alcohol use, Portia de Rossi is now back in couple’s therapy with wife Ellen DeGeneres in an attempt to mend their relationship.

    The couple has been going through marital difficulties, with reports of ugly fights and awful exchanges being a common scene in the home they share. There was even talk of DeGeneres cheating on de Rossi and threats of divorce.

    The scandal caused de Rossi to take to alcohol to deal with being “unhappy.” She was reportedly not just drinking excessively, but also abusing prescription drugs. In one of their arguments, she is said to have blamed DeGeneres for her drinking, claiming DeGeneres drove her to drink because of her controlling ways.

    In spite of it all, the couple is clearly taking steps at working this out together. De Rossi checked herself into rehab at the Passages in Malibu in May to get treatment. DeGeneres was seen in the rehab facility giving support to her wife for all the weekends she was in treatment. DeGeneres herself has also reportedly quit drinking to help her wife through this hump.

    De Rossi is now out of rehab and is looking forward to being part of season four of Scandal, starring Kerry Washington. According to her publicist, de Rossi will join the cast for a secret story arc and is set to star in multiple episodes. However, DeGeneres broke the news by bragging on Twitter about her wife’s new acting role. DeGeneres tweeted: “So annoying when people brag on twitter & that’s why I’m not tweeting that Portia just signed on to do a top secret arc on “Scandal”. Oops.”

    De Rossi’s new acting role is finally bringing her some positive press. Fans can watch her in Scandal when the season premieres on Thursday, Sepember 25, at 9 p.m. on ABC.

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  • Michael Kors Brand Losing Value? Is It Oversaturated?

    The Michael Kors stock had a good run, but investors are now wondering if it has reached its full potential in the United States.

    Michael Kors has released several brands targeting all three demographics of shoppers. They have products for the high-end market, the middle-market, and for discount outlet stores. Industry expert Robin Lewis said, “Some would argue all of those segments will simply end up competing with each other, thus cannibalizing the top end of the spectrum.”

    Now, Lewis is comparing the Michael Kors brand to Tommy Hilfiger, which reached its peak in the market in the late 90’s.

    Based on reports, Michael Kors’ revenue has increased 55.6 percent since December 2011. Its market shares also boosted to 312 percent in the same time period. The brand’s stock gains and revenue growth seems difficult to maintain over time. Analysts are fearful that the brand’s inventories are too much, which will eventually lead to lower earnings and compressed profit margins.

    Michael Kors is not the only brand falling from grace. Coach, which was once at the top, has been struggling for a few years now with competition from Michael Kors and Tory Burch. Another example of a brand that has fallen out of the picture is Juicy Couture, which fell off the radar as their signature sweat suits were just a fad.

    Barclays retail analyst Joan Payson said that the Michael Kors brand could continue to grow in Europe over the next two years. However, the brand remains at a risk with the decline in the North American market share. The decline is a big issue with the brand, since the region provides 80 percent of the brand’s overall sales.

    Google Trends also shows that searches for Michael Kors have declined five weeks straight, starting in June. Lewis said, “Once a brand is declared as too accessible and overexposed by its loyal customers, no amount of fashion trickery will bring it back.” Is this the end for Michael Kors?

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  • Naya Rivera Gets Married To Actor Ryan Dorsey; Take That, Big Sean!

    Glee actress Naya Rivera secretly married Ryan Dorsey in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on July 19. Reports also revealed that the wedding day was the original date when she was supposed to marry ex-boyfriend Big Sean.

    Big Sean and Rivera ended their engagement three months ago. When Rivera and Big Sean called off their wedding, Big Sean’s rep said in a statement “After careful thought and much consideration, Sean has made the difficult decision to call the wedding off… Sean wishes Naya nothing but the best and it is still his hope that they can continue to work through their issues privately.”

    Despite having the same marriage date, a source close to the newlyweds says that the date was chosen because it was Dorsey’s birthday. “July 19th is also Ryan’s birthday, making this an even more joyous occasion,” said the source.

    Rivera and Dorsey met each other four years ago when Dorsey moved to Los Angeles after graduating from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Sources said that the marriage was a complete surprise even to Rivera’s friends, who did not even know that the actress was dating Dorsey. “The whole thing is a complete surprise,” said the source.

    The couple told People, “We feel truly blessed to be joined as husband and wife. Our special day was fated and everything we could have ever asked for. True love always prevails.”

    Rivera wore a Monique Lhullier lace wedding gown, while Dorsey sported a Dolce & Gabbana suit. A source said that Rivera’s gown “looks a lot like the one Kim married Kanye in.” Rivera also had hairstylist Clyde Haygood, Kim Kardashian’s hairstylist during her wedding, style her hair for her wedding as well.

    Incidentally, Big Sean was also in Mexico at the time of Rivera’s wedding to Dorsey. He was recording with Kanye West.

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  • Julia Roberts’ Half-Sister Leaves Suicide Note; Nasty Family Details Revealed

    A few months before Julia Roberts’ half-sister Nancy Motes committed suicide, Roberts urged their mother to change her last name, Motes. An insider close to the family said, “Julia wanted it so her mom could distance herself from not only her abusive ex-hubby Michael Motes, but also the memory of Nancy herself.”

    Roberts’ mother filed for a change of name in December, and the request was granted in April this year – Motes committed suicide in February. She was found in the bathtub of her home in Los Angeles, and her death was ruled a suicide. Authorities said that she took prescription and non-prescription drugs before climbing into the bathtub.

    Motes’ suicide note was later revealed. She blamed her family for her depression. “My mother and so-called ‘siblings’ get nothing except the memory that they are the ones that drove me into the deepest depression I’ve ever been in,” Motes wrote.

    Motes also said in her hand-written suicide note that she has suffered from depression all her life, but “it has never been this bad.”

    Her lifeless body was found by her fiancé John Dilbeck, who she called her “one true love.” They were supposed to marry in May. “I know this will effect (sic) you the most & I can’t apologize enough. I was truly blessed & lucky to have you as my true love and best friend. I will carry you with me forever,” Motes wrote.

    Roberts and Motes had a rocky relationship. Just a few days before her suicide, Motes took to Twitter to say nasty things about her Oscar-winning sister. One of the tweets read, “Just so you all know ‘America’s Sweetheart’ is a BI***!!” Motes also tweeted about her family, saying, “My own family has abandoned me.”

    Did Nancy Motes commit suicide to ruin her sister’s chance at winning an Oscar?

    In an interview last year, Motes also said that Roberts heavily teased her about her weight. Dilbeck told The Daily Mail in March, “Julia tormented Nancy about her weight and called her a fat failure. Nancy spiraled into a pit of depression and took her own life.”

    “If Nancy had known that Julia was insisting her mom change her name, it would have broken her heart,” the insider said.

    Julia Roberts is accused of fat-shaming her half-sister

    Motes now rests at the New Smyrna Cemetery in Georgia. On her gravestone, the words “I love you more” are written. The insider explains the inscription and said, “’I love you more’ is what Nancy told her mom at the end of a conversation. Betty Lou would say ‘I love you,’ and Nancy would reply, ‘I love you more, momma.’”

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  • Behati Prinsloo Marries The ‘Sexiest Man Alive,’ Adam Levine Is Officially Off The Market

    The “Sexiest Man Alive” is no longer a bachelor. On July 19, singer Adam Levine married Victoria’s Secret model Behati Prinsloo at the Flora Farm in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, in front of about 275 friends and family. Levine and Prinsloo dated for one year before being engaged about a year ago.

    Jonah Hill, 22 Jump Street actor and one of Levine’s closest friends, officiated the ceremony. According to one of the guests, Hill was funny, charming, and very sentimental.” Hill and Levine have been friends since they were kids, along with their friend Jason Segel, who was a groomsman. “Jonah is my little bro. That’s my boy,” Levine told PEOPLE.

    Prinsloo’s father, who is a minister, also gave the couple a blessing.

    Prinsloo wore a blush pink, lace Marchesa gown matching the bridesmaids’ white dresses, while the groomsmen wore black pants with black Hawaiian-print tops. Guests were not required to wear a specific dress code for the event.

    Among those present at the ceremony included Robert Downey Jr, Levine’s Maroon 5 bandmates, model Coco Rocha, and other Victoria’s Secret models.

    At the reception, legendary singer Stevie Nicks performed for everyone. Levine and Prinsloo joined her on stage to sing as well.

    Before the wedding, guitarist James Valentine said that Levine is not at all worried about getting married. “I think he’s really excited. I expected him to be more nervous. They’re very amped up. They’re very happy. It’s going to be really fun.”

    On the day of his wedding, Levine started the day by posting a message on Facebook saying, “Let’s do this!”

    After the wedding, the newlyweds are reportedly going to South Africa, where Prinsloo is originally from, in order to spend time and celebrate with people who were not able to attend the wedding celebrations in Mexico.

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  • Beyonce Knowles Now Wants Us To Think That Her Marriage Is Intact

    Beyonce and Jay Z’s possibility of divorce has been the topic of headlines recently. On Monday, Beyonce posted a family picture on her Instagram account with her and Jay Z swinging Blue Ivy between them. Despite the divorce rumors, the picture seems to be that of a happy family.

    News of the couple’s rocky marriage began months ago when Beyonce’s sister Solange attacked Jay Z in an elevator. The incident sparked cheating rumors. The rumors grew even louder when Beyonce changed the lyrics to “Resentment” while singing on stage. This led fans to wonder if she was pointing out that her husband had been cheating on her.

    Beyonce changes lyrics to ‘Resentment’. Is she talkng about Jay Z?

    According Page Six, a source who is close to the couple said, only “divine intervention” can help their relationship now. Reports say that the couple’s relationship has been shaky since before their daughter was born, but they were doing fine for a while after the birth of Blue Ivy.

    Now, they are travelling with marriage counselors who are helping them patch their marriage. The source said that the couple is trying hard to “split without divorcing.”

    In the middle of all the rumors, some people are saying that their rocky relationship may just be a counter-marketing strategy for their “On the Run” tour together. However, some people think otherwise. Reports also said that Beyonce and Jay Z will only be together until the tour is over and then they will split up for good. Their tour will end in September.

    A few days ago, the couple was spotted with their daughter and Beyonce’s sister Solange. They had dinner at Kingfish in the Big Easy. Recently, they’ve been spotted together more frequently at a number of places.

    People are now wondering if their being together is just an attempt to make it look as if their marriage is okay. Their actions may also be genuine, and they may really be working hard to rekindle the fire in their relationship.

    Fans of the power couple will just have to find out when the tour ends.

    Image via Beyonce, Instagram

  • Beach Hole Collapses, California Man Dies From Being Trapped In The Sand

    Adam Jay Pye, 26, died on Monday night at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay after he was trapped for at least five minutes under a sand hole that collapsed on him.

    Pye was digging a hole that was 10-feet deep when the surrounding sand caved in and trapped him. Pye’s friends and other bystanders dug out the sand with their bare hands to try to save the victim. They were able to free his head from the sand.

    When the firefighters arrived at the scene, they found Pye unconscious. The paramedics were able to open his airways while the firefighters worked to free his body from the sand. The authorities were able to extract Pye from the sand about 35 minutes after the incident happened. They tried their best to revive him, but he died at the scene. The cause of his death was suffocation while being trapped in a sand hole.

    Cal Fire Captain Jonathan Cox who was present at the scene said, “It is one of those situations that can go from having a good time on the beach with friends and family to extremely dangerous and critical within seconds.”

    George Frey, one of the witnesses who was on a vacation with his family, said that the more the group of people dug, the more the sand kept rushing back to the sand tunnel.

    Cox said that sand is a difficult substance to work with. “It took a really concerted effort to pull the sand back, and there was a really overwhelming number of people—in a good way—who were digging to get him out.”

    In a statement, firefighters took the opportunity to warn beachgoers of the “hidden dangers associated with the beach.” “Remember to stay away from cliffs, use caution when swimming in big surf and refrain from digging too deeply in the sand,” they said.

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  • Sandra Bullock To Play Famed Tupperware Saleswoman Brownie Wise

    On Friday, Sony Pictures announced that they acquired the rights to the novel Tupperware Unsealed, written by Bob Kealing. According to sources, several studios were bidding for the rights including Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers.

    The novel focuses on Brownie Wise, the woman responsible for making Tupperware a household brand name. Reports say that Sandra Bullock will be playing Wise in the film adaptation and Tate Taylor will be writing and directing the film, which is still untitled.

    Earl Tupper developed Tupperware, but it was not until Wise came into the picture that Tupperware took off.

    Wise was the first woman to grace the cover of Business Week. She created and popularized the Tupperware “party plan” marketing strategy in the 1950’s, making the Tupperware business successful. However, she and company co-founder Tupper had differences and she was fired under unknown circumstances. Tupperware was then sold to Dart Industries for $16 million after Tupper and Wise parted ways. The novel tackles Wise’s rise and fall.

    After leaving Tupperware, Wise tried to start her own cosmetics company, but she was not successful.

    President of production at Sony Hannah Minghella said, “As a writer-director, Tate has the rare and delicate ability to capture both the romanticism and the restrictions of a time and place—in this case 1950’s suburban America. His characters are both immediately recognizable while also uniquely iconic.”

    The movie will be Sandra Bullock’s first film role since her Oscar nomination for Gravity. Taylor said, “Sandy and I have been trying to work together for years. Finally, I’m very excited to put Tupperware in her hands. This is a collaborative dream come true.”

    Tupperware Unsealed will be produced by Tom Shelly together with Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville Films and Television. Some of their credits include The Muppets and The Fighter.

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  • Paul Walker’s Death Still Difficult For Vin Diesel; Fast & Furious 7 Wraps Filming

    Vin Diesel revealed that Fast & Furious 7 became the most challenging movie he has made throughout his career.

    Diesel sat down with Terri Seymour from Extra and he talked about finishing the film with Walker’s brothers Cory and Caleb.

    “On some levels it was very cool to know his brothers were supporting this and wanting to help. On another level, they triggered memories, unintentionally at times. There’s no one like Paul Walker and there was only one Paul Walker,” Diesel said. He also revealed that it was difficult to be in mourning while having to pretend that Walker is still alive for the movie’s sake.

    Vin Diesel talks about finishing Fast & Furious 7 without Paul Walker

    When Walker died in November, filming of Fast & Furious 7 had to be stopped. It even came to a point where the producers contemplated whether to finish the movie. However, they decided to finish what they started, as Walker would have wanted it to be finished.

    The first time Diesel got back on set after Walker’s death, he revealed that he went through three boxes of tissues while filming a scene. “I am supposed to be in killer mode, but just being in the vehicle that was synonymous with Paul and myself, it was so hard to get through,” he said.

    Diesel said that finishing the film with Walker’s brothers was a bit strange. “It’s very, very weird. The good thing is, because we took all the time, the movie is a true testament to everyone coming together and wanting to honor both the saga and our brother, and there’s something very beautiful about that,” Diesel said.

    Aside from Fast & Furious 7, Diesel also talked about his upcoming movie Guardians of the Galaxy where he plays Groot, a tree-like creature and superhero in the Marvel Universe. “I am really fortunate that I have both of these movies and there’s something very, very healing about playing a character like Groot that celebrates life after a tragedy like the one that happened,” he said.

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  • Ghostbusters 3: Dan Aykroyd Says Pre-Production Will Start Spring 2015

    The third installment of Ghostbusters has been in the works for a long time now, and fans will be happy to know that filming will begin next year. The great news was revealed by a ghostbuster himself, Dan Aykroyd.

    Aykroyd visited TODAY on Monday morning and said, “It looks like we’ll be in pre-production in the spring now, from what I’m hearing. It should be good.”

    The news of a third installment started two years ago when Aykroyd said that he wanted to make a third Ghostbusters film. However, with Harold Ramis’ passing this year, fans feared that the third installment would be tossed.

    Aykroyd also talked about making the first film in New York City. “The first day we went out and were stealing shots all over Manhattan. No permits, nothing.”

    Dan Aykroyd makes announcement about Ghostbusters 3 on ‘TODAY’

    A few weeks ago, Sigourney Weaver, who played Dana Barrett in the first two films, revealed plot details. She said that she would only reprise her role if her on-screen son Oscar would be a Ghostbuster in the new film. Oscar was only two years old in the second Ghostbusters movie.

    Former Ghostbusters actors will also be featured in the upcoming film including Ernie Hudson and Rick Moranis.

    Hudson talked about the upcoming film and said that Ramis was the glue of the group. “He was an icon. So you’re going to get a Ghostbusters, but obviously it’s going to be a Ghostbusters without Harold. It’s going to be different. So it has to be original and it has to be something that is worth all the 30 years of waiting,” he said.

    Ivan Reitman will not be directing the third Ghostbusters film, but he is working closely with writer Etan Cohen and Aykroyd.

    With the film taking place 30 years from the original film, Ghostbusters fans are expecting something fresh from the spirit exterminators.

     Scene form Ghostbusters with Dan Aykroyd

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  • Kate Gosselin Allegedly Calls Mothers Support Group ‘The R-Word’

    Former reality TV star Kate Gosselin is under fire for allegedly describing mothers of multiples as “retarded” in an email she sent out. The email was obtained by author Robert Hoffman, who wrote the book Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled The World.

    According to a report, Hoffman wrote that Jon Gosselin forwarded an email to Kate from Patti T., the coordinator of the forum MOST or Mothers of Super Twins. In the email, Patti T. asked Jon if he was willing to post a message that would “introduce himself and his family to the forum.”

    Hoffman said that he does not know why the email annoyed Kate. She responded to Jon’s email saying, “These people are retarded.”

    Many advocacy groups are aiming to remove the r-word from the English vocabulary because of its offensive nature. Radar Online received a statement from the Special Olympics about Gosselin’s word choice, and they said, “We’re always saddened and disappointed when we hear of people using the r-word.”

    Gosselin is also under scrutiny, as there were also reports that she forced her children to take family vacations with her in order to improve the ratings of their reality show. In a report, Gosselin supposedly forced her daughter Mady to go on a trip to Alaska with former Governor Sarah Palin.

    Hoffman wrote about the incident in his book. “She absolutely did not want to go away for more filming and especially not as far away as Alaska. I know this because I went to Kate’s house that night with Jon to pick up Mady, and I heard the discussion between Jon and Kate—through the intercom at the gate.”

    It is not the first time Hoffman revealed Gosselin’s emails. In a former revelation, Hoffman revealed a letter she wrote to the State of Pennsylvania wherein she pleaded for free childcare aid for her “disabled” children.

    ‘The R-Word’: Why It’s Offensive

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  • 530 Fatties Facebook Page Embarrasses Overweight Teen

    A Facebook page called 530 Fatties was created to shame overweight people from the 530 Northern California area code. The pictures of the people posted on the page appeared to have been taken without their knowledge. The creator of the page is still unknown.

    One of the victims, Jessi Lynn Howell, 18, is speaking out. “It’s really hurtful and it’s really embarrassing,” she said. Pictures of the overweight people also came with captions that mock them about their weight.

    Howell thinks that the person taking the snapshots and posting them on 530 Fatties must be from the area. “I know it’s probably someone from around here and whoever it is they need to stop because that’s ridiculous,” Howell said.

    According to Howell, the picture that was posted of her was taken back in October when she was about 50 pounds heavier than she is today. She said that she struggled with medical problems and that caused her to be overweight. Today, she is taking medication, which is helping her lose weight.

    “I feel so much better like the way I get dressed, the way my clothes fit,” she said.

    Most of the photos that were posted on the website reportedly came from Sutter and Yuba counties. A study from UCLA that linked lower income and education levels with obesity showed that the two counties were above the statewide average of 22 percent, with Sutter’s obesity rate at 28 percent and Yuba’s at 30 percent.

    On Monday, 530 Fatties was taken down. CBS 13 tried to investigate who was behind the Facebook page and the posts. Upon calling the number on the page, they found out that it was already disconnected.

    Howell said that she won’t let this cyber bullying get her down. “I’m not where I want to be, but I’ll get there, I’ll get there,” she said.

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  • Miley Cyrus & Justin Bieber Merchandise Gets Blown Up On Baseball Field

    The “Disco Demolition” of 1979 was recreated on Saturday when fans of the baseball team Charleston RiverDogs were asked to bring Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus merchandise.

    The promotion was dubbed “Disco Demolition 2: You Better Belieb It” and fans were able to get tickets to the game for only $1 if they brought Bieber and Cyrus merchandise with them to be destroyed.

    In a statement on Friday, RiverDogs General Manager Dave Echols said, “Disco Demolition 2 is dedicated to the eradication of their dread musical disease, like the original Disco Demolition attempted to do. We are going to take Bieber and Cyrus’ merchandise and memorabilia, put it in a giant box, and blow it to smithereens. It is all in good fun.”

    The first Disco Demolition was a promotional stunt in order to lure more fans to watch the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers. Many of those who attended were there to witness the demolition and not the game. Back then, disco music had become very popular and that sparked backlash from rock music fans. Fans were asked to bring disco records and paid only 98 cents for their ticket.

    The first Disco Demolition, 1979

    Supporters of the event posted on Twitter saying, “That’s right! @ChasRiverDogs gonna blow up some #Bieber and #MileyCyrus tonight!! #praiseGod.” Another user wrote, “@ChasRiverDogs Thousands coming together for a good cause… getting rid of all this Cyrus/Bieber paraphernalia.”

    All the Bieber and Cyrus merchandise were placed in a giant stereo box with fireworks. There were posters, CDs, cups, and bags. Fans even brought posters and banners that read “Stop Beliebing.”

    After the game, the stereo box was placed on the baseball field and was lit up. Sparks flew out of the stereo box and the crowd cheered as all the Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber merchandise were destroyed.

    Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber merchandise gets blown to smithereens

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  • Simon Cowell Says He Isn’t Gay; Tulisa Contostavlos’ Drug Trial Gets Tossed

    In a recording played in court during Tulisa Contostavlos’ drug trial, Contostavlos’ PA Gareth Varey said that he knows men who have slept with Simon Cowell.

    The secret recording was played last week where Varey told tabloid reporter Mazher Mahmood that Cowell is gay. Mahmood also asked Varey if he has slept with Cowell to which he replied, “No.” However, Varey said “One day I will when I make my move,” in response to the question why he hasn’t.

    Many are now questioning whether Cowell is gay and his spokesperson released a statement that said, “Simon was referred to during the trial without forewarning, resulting in widespread media coverage of untrue claims regarding his private life.”

    The statement also said that Cowell’s camp was obliged to clarify the issue, as Varey suggested that “Simon—who is renowned for his honesty and candidness—had thus not been truthful in the public arena.”

    Contostavlos’ drug trial also collapsed, as the presiding judge said that some evidence shows that the undercover reporter made false statements during a hearing before the trial. The case was tossed and the judge told the jury that the case will not be pushed further.

    Contostavlos, a former X-Factor judge, was charged with helping with a drug deal after she was targeted by Mahmood who is an undercover reporter for The Sun. During Mahmood’s meeting with Contostavlos’, he posed as a film producer offering her a role in a movie with Leonardo DiCaprio. Mahmood is known for targeting many celebrities in tabloid stings.

    Alleged recording of Tulisa Contostavlos having conversation with reporter about cocaine deal

    Video of drug deal allegedly fixed by Tulisa Contostavlos

    After the trial collapsed, Contostavlos walked out from the court with a smile and said that she was the victim of “disgusting entrapment.”

    Mahmood has been suspended from The Sun and authorities are continuing their investigation. He is now facing jail time after authorities discovered that he had lied in court.

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  • Mimi O’Donnnell: Sole Beneficiary To Philip Seymour Hoffman’s $35 Million Estate

    Mimi O’Donnell is the sole beneficiary of the $35 million estate that renowned actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left in his passing.  The actor had been struggling with drug addiction and died from an overdose in February at age 46.

    Hoffman wanted long-time partner and girlfriend, Marianne “Mimi” O’Donnell to inherit his whole fortune and use it however she deemed fit, believing that she will do what is best for their children. The two had been together for fourteen years and have three children together – a son, Cooper, 10, and two daughters, Tallulah, seven, and Willa, five.

    The couple were never married but Hoffman’s accountant was quoted to have observed that he always treated her “…in the same manner as if she were a spouse.” This is further confirmed by the joint bank accounts they held that had substantial deposits.

    Hoffman’s other reason for not leaving any money for his children was that he didn’t want his kids growing up as privileged and bratty “trust fund kids”. While living, he repeatedly declined his accountant’s suggestions to set aside funds for his kids, this according to the Manhattan Surrogate’s Court filing on July 18.

    Hoffman’s only other request, according to his 2004 will, was that O’Donnell raise their son in one of three cities: Manhattan, Chicago, or San Francisco to allow the boy exposure to the “…culture, arts, and architecture that such cities offer.” If living in one of these cities is not an option, he asked that O’Donnell bring his child on trips there at least twice a year.  This request doesn’t mention the couple’s daughters as the will was drafted before they were born.

    Mimi O’Donnell was a costume designer who met Hoffman in 1999 when they worked on a play together. They had been together since and were living in New York with their children, until she asked Hoffman to leave the apartment they shared in late 2013, reportedly due to his drug dependence.

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  • Star Trek Holodeck Becomes Reality With Oculus Rift, Results Are Impressive

    Star Trek Holodeck Becomes Reality With Oculus Rift, Results Are Impressive

    German scientists at the Max-Planch-Institute have created a way for us to experience the holodeck from Star Trek by using the wireless Oculus Rift. With this technology, the researchers were able to simulate travelling to different places around the world. It’s not quite as sophisticated as the Star Trek holodeck, but the results are impressive.

    Researchers placed several cameras throughout a 9.7 square-meter room. To experience the holodeck, test subjects had to wear markers that were able to track their position in the room to the nearest millimeter. The room had enough space for the subjects to wander around, and since the Oculus Rift is wireless, there wasn’t a hindrance from moving freely.

    Captain Picard gets excited about the new holodeck

    The markers used for the project are similar to those that are used in movies and games for motion capture purposes. The user is then given a virtual world where they can wander around. Unlike the Star Trek holodeck this technology does not yet allow users to interact with the virtual environment.

    One of the participants in the research said, “I got to try out the holodeck and the experience was crazy, really realistic.”

    Scientists explain how the holodeck technology works

    Since the space was limited, scientists had to improvise in order to give the illusion of a larger environment. When the user walks two feet, it will register as four feet in the virtual world. Researchers are also determining whether changing the user’s avatar size will make it appear as if the virtual world is larger.

    The holodeck experience does have its drawbacks. Users tend to become nauseous once they leave the virtual space, but the scientists are working to correct that problem. “I have to say I felt a little nauseous after I got a bit cocky in there; generally though you feel like you are there,” said one participant.

    The holodeck technology is still in its initial stages. There are no reports of it being available to the public anytime soon. However, knowing that there might be a possibility to experience a real holodeck is delightful, especially for Star Trek fans.

    Holodeck scene from Star Trek TV series

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  • Jay Z And Beyonce’s Marriage Falling Apart Amid ‘On The Run’ Tour?

    Jay Z and Beyonce’s six-year marriage may be coming to an end, reports say. Though the couple has recently been seen cozying up to each other, sources say that they might be splitting after their “On the Run” tour is over.

    Jay Z, who allegedly cheated on Beyonce, is said to be doing all that he can in order to save his marriage. He even hired a marriage counselor to travel with them during their tour.

    Rumors say that the couple has been having problems since 2012, even before their daughter Blue Ivy was born. “They thought a baby would make things better. They made the classic mistake of thinking a child would change everything and help to rekindle the initial fire, it didn’t,” said the source. Things got better for a moment after Blue Ivy was born and Beyonce was even thinking of adding another member to the family.

    Jay Z and Beyonce perform together at ‘On the Run’ tour

    Though there are problems from both sides, public opinion seems to mostly blame Jay Z for the couple’s fallout. After the elevator incident where Beyonce’s sister Solange attacked Jay Z in an elevator, rumors started spreading that she lashed out because Jay Z cheated on her sister.

    A source told New York Post that the couple is figuring out how they can split without getting a divorce. “This is a huge concert tour and they’ve already gotten most of the money from the promoters up front,” the source said.

    A different source said that this isn’t the first time the couple separated.

    The source also said that both Jay Z and Beyonce stopped wearing their wedding rings. In light of their ongoing marital strife, odds are that their ‘On the Run’ tour will be their last one together. When in public, the couple still tries to show that they are doing well, but all that may fizzle out once the tour ends.

    Beyonce perfoms ‘Resentment.’ Is this song about Jay Z?

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