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  • Kylie Jenner Now Dating Lionel Richie’s Son?

    On Friday, Kylie Jenner, 16, was photographed cozying up to 20-year-old Miles Richie, son of Lionel Richie, inside a Mercedes. Jenner and Richie took turns placing their heads on each other’s shoulders.

    Does this mean that Jaden Smith is out of the picture?

    Jenner and Smith reportedly dated, and there were even rumors that they were caught kissing at Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s wedding reception in Florence, Italy on May 24.

    Onlookers said that Jenner and Richie were about to embrace, but Jenner pulled away when she spotted the paparazzi. Jenner was sporting a black romper, paired with a red and black coat, and black leather ankle boots. Richie dropped off Jenner after she had her black and blue locks dyed to jet black. “Back to black,” she posted on Instagram on Friday.

    Jenner has been quiet about her relationships. However, she turned to Twitter to deny the rumors about Smith. She tweeted, “Jadens a close friend of mine. Wasn’t caught making out with anyone at my sisters wedding lol.”

    Since her sister’s wedding, she has been seen with Justin Bieber at Rainbow Bar and Grill on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. They even posted their pictures. Jenner has also been seen with Richie, whose sister Sofia is Jenner’s close friend.

    TMZ  also posted a video where Jenner was tattooing her name on Richie’s body. The video authenticity, however, was not confirmed.

    The youngest Jenner is obviously growing up. On June 13, she posted a picture of herself on Instagram wearing a sexy black swimsuit with a deep V-neck. Within a few months, Jenner was been seen with several boys. Does this mean that her relationship with Smith is over and she has moved on to Richie? Or are they just her friends?

    Both Jenner and Richie have yet to comment about the pictures that were taken.

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  • Miley Cyrus Really Loves Being Topless [PHOTOS]

    Miley Cyrus just keeps on entertaining her fans. On Saturday, Cyrus posted two racy photos on Instagram, with one photo of her topless while sporting the hairstyle that may have been inspired by Little Rascals’ Alfalfa. The photo was captioned “#preshoweralfalfaselfielife.” However, many are saying that her hair looks more like Cameron Diaz’s in There’s Something About Mary. She added a little octopus emoticon to cover up her exposed nipple.

    The second picture the former Disney star posted was her lying in bed wearing only a string bikini and captioned it “postshowerinstagramwhoreselfielfie.” Could it be that Cyrus is showing her ex-beau, Liam Hemsworth, what he’s missing?

    Hemsworth and Cyrus called off their engagement in September of last year.

    Other topless Miley moments

    Cyrus is one of the stars opposed to Instagram’s nudity policy. Along with her are other stars including Scout Willis, Lena Dunham, and Suki Waterhouse. Rihanna, who is also known for posting nude pics on Instagram, was forced to take down some of her photographs from her photoshoot with Lui and Vogue, since they violated Instagram’s nudity rules.

    The 21-year-old Cyrus is obviously comfortable showing off her body. Last year, she released a video for the single Wrecking Ball where she rides an actual wrecking ball wearing nothing more than a pair of Dr. Martens boots.

    Cyrus is currently on her Bangerz World Tour and will be performing at the MEO Arena in Lisboa, Portugal, on Sunday, and at Palacio de Deportes in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday. She will then make her way to Belgium and Netherlands. The tour will take a month-long break before it resumes in the U.S. in August.

    Bangerz is the fourth studio album from Cyrus. It was released in 2013. Cyrus described the album as “dirty south hip-hop,” and the content is a lot raunchier than her previous albums. Bangerz features guest vocals from well known artists, such as Nelly, Ludacris, Future, French Montana, Big Sean, and Britney Spears.

    The Bangerz World Tour has received favorable reviews from critics who are saying that her performances are “weird and wonderful.”

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  • ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Celebrates 10 Years; Jon Heder Reflects On Film’s Success

    June 11 was the 10-year anniversary of Napoleon Dynamite starring Jon Heder. Yesterday, Heder was reflecting on the film’s great success.

    Napoleon Dynamite follows the story of Napoleon Dynamite, played by John Heder, a socially awkward high school student from Idaho who lives with his brother Kip, their grandmother, and Tina, their grandmother’s pet llama.

    The movie was filmed on a $400,000 budget, and made $46 million worldwide.

    Heder, along with director Jared Hess, and other cast members, celebrated the 10-year anniversary by gathering at Fox Studios in Los Angeles to unveil a bronze statue of Napoleon Dynamite.

    In an interview, writer and director Jared Hess said that most of the dialogue and the events that happened in the move were taken from his life growing up. When his mother saw the film for the first time, she said, “Well, that was a lot of embarrassing family material.”

    To this day, Heder still can’t escape his character on Napoleon Dynamite. “I love the movie. I’m so blessed that it was my first film. It’s very close to my heart.” Although he had other roles in movies, such as Blades of Glory and When In Rome, fans still recognize him for his role as Napoleon Dynamite.

    While they were filming the movie, Heder recalled that the entire cast and crew joked that no one would ever see Napoleon Dynamite. However, they were surprised that the movie was a big hit when it screened at Sundance.

    The movie has since acquired a cult following, and Heder has fans coming up to him for dance requests and autographs. He shared one of the strangest requests he has ever received – a fan wanted him to hurl a steak on his head.

    “This kid came up with a steak and he wanted me to throw the steak at him as part of a retribution act for what Uncle Rico did to me,” Heder said. “So I got to throw a steak at someone and I nailed him and it felt great.”

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  • Dave Coulier, ‘Full House’ Alum, Set To Marry Long-Time Love Melissa Bring

    It looks like there’s going to be a reunion of the Full House cast soon, thanks to Dave Coulier’s engagement to his longtime love, Melissa Bring.

    The pair is set to tie the knot in Montana on July 2nd. Coulier gave Bring a ring for Christmas, but did not officially ask for her hand in marriage until New Year’s day.

    As Coulier said to Us Weekly, “Melissa has been my best friend since I met her nine years ago. I feel like the luckiest man on the planet. I get to marry my best friend, and she doesn’t mind that I have a really bad gas problem.”

    Coulier is best known for playing Uncle Joey on the classic sitcom, Full House, and his soon-to-be-wife Bring is a photographer-producer.

    Coulier was also in the news recently for denying that he was the subject of his ex-girlfriend Alanis Morisette’s song, “You Oughta Know.” Regarding the issue, he responded with “First of all, the guy in that song is a real a-hole, so I don’t want to be that guy. Secondly, I asked Alanis, ‘I’m getting calls by the media and they want to know who this guy is.’ And she said, ‘Well, you know it could be a bunch of people. But you can say whatever you want.’”

    The weeklong wedding celebration is going to be attended by his fellow Full House alum, such as John Stamos, Candace Cameron-Bure, and Bob Saget.

    This is going to be the second marriage for Coulier. He was previously married to actress Jayne Modean from 1990 to 1992. They have a son together, Luc Coulier, 23.

    The pair has been together for almost a decade, so it is only natural for them to seal the deal and be hitched.

    Well, this will surely be a star-studded occasion! Congratulations to Dave and Melissa!

    Image via Melissa Bring, Twitter

  • Mars Flying Saucer Test Postponed By NASA

    Mars Flying Saucer Test Postponed By NASA

    NASA is preparing to launch a “flying saucer” into Earth’s atmosphere in order to test the technology that may be used to land on Mars. However, the test has been postponed many times due to incliment weather conditions. The next chance to launch the flying saucer will be on June 14.

    According to the agency, the flying saucer test will be conducted in order to test technology that will aid in landing spacecraft, and maybe even humans, on Mars.

    NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory developed the LDSD or the Lowe Density Supersonic Decelerator. It looks similar to a flying saucer. The dish is part hard shell and part inflatable bladder. Project Manager Mark Adler said that the balloon is “big enough to fill the Rose Bowl.”

    Scientists have long been waiting to get the LDSD to take flight, since they also have long-term Mars plans including robot sample missions, and even crewed missions further down the line. Adler said that they have been using the same parachute design for 40 years. “The last time we did a test like this was 1972.”

    The latest Mars rover, the Mars Science Laboratory, weighed around a ton. The new technology that is now being tested will allow heavier loads, twice as heavy as the Mars Science Laboratory, to land on Mars.

    The LDSD will be ascending into the skies while dangling from a balloon filled with helium. It will be launched from the Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility, which is located in the island of Kauai in Hawaii. When the LDSD reaches 23 miles high, the balloon will break and drop to Earth. The rocket attached to the saucer will then be fired.

    “We want to test them here – where it’s a lot cheaper – before we send them to Mars,” Adler said.

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  • Hawaii Kayaker Attempts Trip To California, Rescued By Coast Guard

    A 57-year-old man who attempted to kayak from California to Hawaii was rescued in Santa Barbara, 11 days after he started his journey.

    According to reports, the man had all the things he needed to complete his journey including electronic equipment and solar panel technology to charge his equipment. However, the solar panel failed and left him without electricity. The Coast Guard said that they received a distress call from the man on Tuesday, saying that he was disoriented.

    After the solar panel malfunctioned, the man decided to turn around and head back to California, but couldn’t find his way back.

    The Coast Guard’s helicopter spotted the man about 60 miles southwest of Santa Barbara. The officials gave directions to a boat that rescued the man.

    Timothy Hall, Petty Officer 2nd Class at the Coast Guard Long Beach command center said, “A voyage from California to Hawaii is a long and treacherous journey for any vessel and exponentially more dangerous for a kayaker.” The fact that he had all the equipment he needed enabled him to call for help, but the man is lucky to be alive.

    The man’s friend told the Coast Guard that he left Monterey in a kayak on May 30 to attempt traveling 2,400 miles to Honolulu.

    Adam Eggers, the Coast Guard’s spokesman, said that he has never heard of a kayaker successfully travelling from California to Hawaii. “It’s a no-joke trip. You have to know what you’re doing and be in shape to do it,” he said.

    Reports said that the man was not too disappointed that he was not able to complete his journey. He was found in good health.

    “He can attempt it again at his convenience, as long as he’s checking the weather and things like that,” Eggers said. The next time he does it, he may have more luck on his side.

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  • Tanith Belbin And Ice Skater Boyfriend Charlie White Get Engaged In Hawaii

    Olympic gold medalist and Dancing with the Stars alum Charlie White, 26, is finally engaged to girlfriend of five years, ice dancer Tanith Belbin, 29.

    White posted a picture on Instagram on Monday with the caption “Couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting for the best time in our life! Hashtag she said yes!!!” White popped the question while they were in Hawaii for a vacation.

    In the photo Tanith can be seen wearing a dazzling new diamond engagement ring on her finger.

    White has been busy the past year. He and his professional dancing partner, Meryl Davis, who also competed and won Dancing with the Stars, won the gold medal in ice dancing at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Many have speculated that White and Davis are together, but Davis has also been linked to her Dancing with the Stars partner, Maks Chmerkovskiy. Davis congratulated her dancing partner on Twitter, “Congrats to these two! Beautiful girl, beautiful (ring). Good work @CharlieaWhite.”

    According to Belbin, she does not mind that people assume White and Davis are together. In March, White said in an interview that Belbin gets it. “She won the silver medal in 2006 with her partner Ben Agosto, and people were always like, ‘Are you guys dating?’ It’s just something you get as dancers. Her understanding makes my life so much easier.” Two weeks ago, White thanked his girlfriend and their puppy and wrote, “The past 6 months have been the craziest of my life and I can honestly say there’s no way I would have survived without these two. 5 years together, but it only feels like 5 days.”

    The news of White and Belbin’s engagement stole the spotlight from Davis and Chmerkovskiy, even if just for a bit. Rumors about Davis and Chmerkovskiy dating started to emerge during the last season of Dancing with the Stars, and even became more widespread when the season ended. With the engagement news, fans on Twitter congratulated the couple, while some were disappointed that White is engaged to Belbin and not Davis. One user wrote, “possibly the most devastating news this morning is charlie white is engaged to not meryl davis.”

    Image via Charlie White, Instagram

  • Judo Champ Assault: Peter Seisenbacher Under Investigation For Sex Crimes

    Austria’s Peter Seisenbacher, one of the best judo practitioners, is under investigation for purportedly sexually assaulting four of his minor pupils that he coached back in the 2000s.

    On Wednesday, the Vienna state prosecution confirmed the reports about the Olympic gold medalist. They said that the investigation on Seisenbacher started last year when the four pupils filed sexual assault charges against their former coach.

    Seisenbacher, 54, became the first judoka to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. The first medal was in 1984 at the Los Angeles Olympics for the Men’s Middleweight (86 kg.) event, and the second one was in 1988 at the Seoul, South Korea Olympics, again for the Men’s Middleweight (86 kg.) event.


    Before the 1984 Olympics, Seisenbacher went to Japan to develop his judo skills, which provided the optimal conditions for his training. Training in a different country allowed Seisenbacher and the rest of the Austrian team to have world-class partners that they could train with. According to his coach, George Kerr, Seisenbacher returned from Japan “a different fighter.” His extensive training in Japan made him a better athlete.

    After winning his first Olympic gold medal in Los Angeles, Seisenbacher created a winning streak by being the world champion in 1985 and the Europe champion in Belgrade in 1986.

    From 2010 until 2012, Seisenbacher was the head coach of the Georgian national judo team. He continued to win European championship medals and world championship medals. From 2012 to 2013, Seisenbacher became the head coach of the Azerbaijan national judo team. Seisenbacher followed the footsteps of Coach Kerr, and has proved to be successful. Kerr is a Scottish judo expert who competed for the United Kingdom. He has four European championship medals under his name.

    If found guilty of the sexual harassment charges, Seisenbacher could spend up to 10 years in prison.

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  • Floyd Mayweather Jr. Earned $105 Million For 72 Minutes Of Work In 2014

    Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been receiving multi-million dollar checks for over 10 years. On Wednesday, Forbes reported that he made $105 million for 72 minutes in the boxing ring, which makes him the highest paying athlete of 2014. It is the second time Mayweather had the top spot in three years. This goes to show that his nickname, “Money,” suits him well.

    Mayweather shares the list with soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on the second spot, and LeBron James on the third. Others on the list include Lionel Messi, Kobe Bryant, Rodger Federer, Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal, and Matt Ryan.

    Forbes also reported that Mayweather earned at least $25 million for each of his fights since 2007. Mayweather has been a professional boxer since 1996, and has accumulated nearly $400 million since then.

    My Name Is Floyd “Money” Mayweather

    Mayweather’s top spot can be accredited to his most lucrative fights, which were with Marcos Maidana and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, boxing stars today earn much more than boxing stars then. “Forbes says Floyd Mayweather is the top earning athlete, making $105M over last year. That’s up 150% from Tyson’s #1 pay in 1989,” he tweeted.

    Reports also indicate that Mayweather is the first athlete to go beyond the $100 million mark, besides Tiger Woods.

    Mayweather has a good chance of maintaining the top spot as the highest paid athlete next year. That is, if he fights two times next year as expected. However, his next fights will not be under Golden Boy Promotions. Instead, they will be under Mayweather Promotions. “Mayweather Promotions will continue to promote Floyd’s fights and Floyd will continue to put on the biggest fights in boxing,” said Leonard Ellerbe, Mayweather Promotions’ Chief Executive.

    Since Mayweather is in control of his fights, this could mean more money for the athlete.

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  • Jawless Ancient Fish: Distant Relative To Humans

    Fossils of a prehistoric fish are revealing important details about the earliest vertebrate life on earth. A discovery was made that shows jaws evolved in animals that have backbones.

    On Wednesday, researchers described the fossil specimens of the fish that were uncovered at the Burgess Shale in the Canadian Rockies. Many of the fossils were preserved, which allowed scientists to study their body structures.

    The fish is called the Metaspriggina, and scientists said that it lived around 515 to 500 million years ago during the Cambrian Period. The Metaspriggina grew around two inches long and had no jaws. It had a tapering and narrow body, accompanied by a small head. It also had large eyes and small nasal sacs.

    However, Jean-Bernard Caron, one of the study authors from the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, said that the structures near the gills of the fish show the antecedent of a jaw.

    The Metaspriggina is one of the creatures that started the lineage of animals with backbones, including jawed fishes, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and even people.

    Caron said that studying fossils of the Metaspriggina allows us to have an understanding of where we came from and what our distant relatives might have looked like.

    “Metaspriggina is important because it fills an important gap in our understanding of the early evolution of the group to which we belong, but in particular shows with remarkable clarity the arrangement of the so-called branchial arches,” paleontologist from University of Cambridge Simon Conway Morris said.

    The Metaspriggina had seven pairs of gill arches that were used for respiration and for filtering food particles. The first pair were said to be more robust than the others, and may be the first step in the evolution of a working jaw, said Caron.

    A portion of the jaw bones eventually developed into middle ear bones in mammals. Caron said that this development of the arches into jaw bones made a great impact on how backbones appear and function today.

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  • ‘Drop Dead Fred’ Star, Rik Mayall, Dies Of Unknown Causes

    Richard ‘Rik’ Mayall, star of Drop Dead Fred and The Young Ones died in his London home on Monday, according to his management. He was 56 years old.

    According to the police, foul play is not suspected.

    Mayall got his break in the 1980’s at The Comic Strip Club. He was part of the Comic Strip comedy group that became an inspiration to young comics, such as Adrian Edmondson, Jennifer Saunders, and Dawn French. He also co-wrote and starred in The Young Ones, a British sitcom that ran from 1982 to 1984.

    The 1991 fantasy cult film Drop Dead Fred where he played the title role gained success in the U.S. and is a cult favorite up to this day. In the movie, he played Fred, an imaginary friend of a young girl played by Phoebe Cates.

    Although he was into acting, Mayall continued his life as a comedian. He performed on Saturday Live, the British equivalent of the U.S. comedy skit show Saturday Night Live.

    Edmondson, Mayall’s longtime friend said, “There were times when Rik and I were writing together when we almost died laughing. They were some of the most carefree, stupid days I ever had, and I feel privileged to have shared them with him. And now he’s died for real. Without me. Selfish bastard.”

    Mayall’s cause of death is still unknown. According to London’s Metropolitan Police force, an ambulance service called police officers to report to Mayall’s home.

    In 1998, Mayall had a quad bike accident that left him in a coma for several days. Last year, he said “The main difference between now and before my accident is I’m just very glad to be alive. Other people get moody in their 40’s and 50’s – men get the male menopause. I missed the whole thing. I was just really happy.”

    Brusnkill, Mayall’s management company, issued a statement and said, “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Rik Mayall who passed away this morning. We will be issuing a further statement in the fullness of time.”

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  • Dwyane Wade Flops In NBA Finals, Gets $5000 Fine

    Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is the latest recipient of a $5,000 fine after he exaggerated a foul on Game 2 of the finals.

    The flop happened in the second quarter when Wade reacted excessively on a play where Manu Ginobili from the San Antonio Spurs was fouled. Ginobili took a swipe at the ball that Wade was controlling, and Wade exaggeratedly spun backwards, as if he had been hit.

    Wade’s reaction resulted in boos from fans of the Spurs. He got two free throws from the foul, and Ginobili was benched for his third foul on the play.

    The game ended with a score of 98-96 in favor of Miami.

    The irony is that Ginobili is considered a “master flopper,” but he has not received any warnings this season.

    “He took a swipe and he hit me,” Wade said on Monday before the fine was announced. “It was a late call by the ref, but he called it,” he said.

    The game was reviewed and it showed an over-exaggeration on Wade’s part, as Ginobili only made light contact with Wade’s hand and the ball.

    Dwyane Wade’s flop is the fifth flopping violation of the playoffs. Reports said that players are not fined for flops in the regular season until their second flop of the year, but in the playoffs, every flop gets a fine.

    According to sources, Wade has already accumulated a whopping $19 million in salaries for this season alone. The $5,000 fine surely won’t put a dent in his pockets. Retired NBA Commissioner David Stern said that the fine isn’t enough. “You’re not going to cause somebody to stop it for $5,000 when the average player’s salary is $5.5 million,” he said.

    Other players who have been slapped with a fine for flopping include Indiana’s Lance Stephenson and Roy Hibbert, and Spurs’ Tiago Splitter.

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  • LL Cool J, T.I., And Hugh Jackman Form Rap Trio At Tony Awards

    Hugh Jackman did many things as the host of the Tony Awards held on Sunday. What was most surprising to many was his rap with LL Cool J and T.I. Before rapping, Jackman recalled the time when he auditioned for The Music Man, and said “Broadway composer Meredith Wilson, he might have actually created one of the very first rap songs ever back in 1957.” Jackman was referring to one of the songs from The Music Man entitled “Rock Island.”

    Rappers T.I. and LL Cool J then entered the stage and Jackman said, “I think it’s time we brought The Music Man into the 21st century!”

    The three then start to rap “Rock Island,” much to the delight of the audience. However, not everyone was pleased with their performance. Caroline Moss, a reporter, said “LL Cool J and T.I. are performing “Rock Island” from The Music Man and I no longer want to be associated with theater. Like at all.”

    What do you think of their performance? Watch.

    Another highlight from the Tony Awards was Neil Patrick Harris, who was honored for his role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, wherein he plays a German transgender who is the lead singer of a rock band. “A year ago I was hosting the Tonys. This is crazy pants!” he said.

    Prior to accepting his award for lead actor in a musical horror, Harris gave a performance from Hedwig and the Angry Inch and gave Sting a lap dance.

    Broadway ballad performances from Idina Menzel and Sutton Foster also received rave reviews from viewers.

    Bryan Cranston, known for playing the role of Walter White on Breaking Bad, won his first Tony, taking home the best lead actor in a play award for portraying former President Lyndon B. Johnson in All The Way.

    The 68th Tony Awards wrapped up with Jackman asking the winners to join him on stage to sing “Lullaby of Broadway.”

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  • Friskies Dear Kitten: Everybody Loves This Commercial [VIDEO]

    A viral video from cat food company, Friskies went viral and generated more than 5 million views on YouTube in just four days. This goes to show that cats still rule the World Wide Web.

    In the video, an older cat gives advice to a kitten who is new to the household. The video is narrated by Ze Frank, the Executive Vice President of BuzzFeed, also known as, “the internet’s Morgan Freeman.” It is basically a basic guide on how to live in a new home.

    The video was praised for being so well done that viewers may not notice that it is a commercial – until the Friskies pitch at the end. The video starts with “Dear Kitten, since I have hissed at you the customary 437 times, it is now my duty as the head of the household to – begrudgingly – welcome you.”

    Some of the older cat’s advice touch on topics, such as the “human larva,” the underwear drawer, and the “vac-ooms.”

    The dramatic music accompanying the video also makes it easier for viewers to watch. “Dear Kitten” also has its own hashtag: #dearkitten. Cat lovers and fans of the video also used Twitter to express their love for the commercial. One Twitter user wrote, “If all ads were this good, maybe we wouldn’t fast-forward them.”

    On YouTube, the video is also flooded with comments. One user wrote, “I laughed, I cried, I wanted to run to the shelter and adopt… the single best commercial I can remember.” Another user said, “Sure it’s a cat food commercial, but to anyone that has ever had a cat it’s both true and entertaining and it’s got Ze Frank narrating so it must be good.”

    As of writing, the video has more than 6 million views.

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  • Jonah Hill Appears On ‘Tonight Show’ To Apologize For Gay Slur

    Just last week, Jonah Hill was all over the news when he said a homophobic slur to a paparazzi who was following him. The incident was caught on video.

    On Tuesday, Hill guested on The Tonight Show to talk about his upcoming film with Channing Tatum, 22 Jump Street. He also took the opportunity to give a sincere apology about what he said to the paparazzi.

    “The word I chose was grotesque and no one deserves to say or hear words like that. I’m sorry, and I don’t deserve or expect your forgiveness.”

    Here’s what Jonah Hill had to apologize for

    He told Jimmy Fallon that the paparazzi was insulting and harassing him, so his natural response was to hurt him back. “I didn’t mean this in the sense of the word, you know? I didn’t mean it in a homophobic way,” he said. Although he defended his actions, he also said that it does not matter. “How you mean things doesn’t matter. Words have weight, and meaning.”

    Daniel Post Senning from the Emily Post Institute said that he was impressed by Hill’s sincere apology. “It was moving,” he said. “Doing it in person on TV, where people can see him and relate to him, indicates how serious he was about giving his apology,” Senning said.

    Hill’s body language was also studied and Stacy Kaiser, a psychotherapist, concluded that Hill is the real deal. “His mouth was dry. He looked nervous. He kept looking at the ground. He’s a pro on TV, so for him to be that way means he couldn’t hide his emotions,” said Kaiser.

    Hill also stated that he has always been a supporter of gay rights and he regretted letting down the gay community with his outburst.

    In an interview with Daily News, Hill said, “First of all, nobody is beating themselves up harder than me. The only reason I don’t want to keep repeating an apology is that I don’t want to give a watered down version of what I gave on Jimmy Fallon’s show, because that really truly expressed how I feel.”

    The apology

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  • Mario Balotelli May Not Be A Starter For Italy In World Cup

    Italian striker Mario Balotelli, 23, is no longer a sure starter in the upcoming World Cup. In a few days, Italy will be playing against England, and a warm-up match was held on Sunday.

    During the warm-up match between Italy and Brazilian club Fluminense, the star players were Lorenzo Insigne and Ciro Immobile who combined for five goals for Italy. Balotelli, on the other hand, has not scored for the team since October of last year.

    On Monday, Coach Cesare Prandelli said, “Clearly we have some healthy competition up front. Everyone has a chance. Whoever doesn’t play will have to accept the choices… Potentially there could be a lot of start in this squad.”

    Immobile, 24, said that he is working as hard as he can so he can get the chance to be a starter. “Goals are always important, even when you score them in training,” he said. He also said that the coach has the final say, and players have to make their contributions for the team “whether that’s from the bench or from the start we need to give our all.”

    Meet Mario Balotelli

    Although starter players are not set in stone, one thing that is confirmed is that Balotelli and Immobile will not be playing together.

    According to Coach Prandelli, two center forwards with plenty of midfielders “would be forcing things a bit.” The coach said that he will be selecting the startup players according to how the team wants to face their opponent. He will also be taking into consideration the psychological and physical state of his players.

    The first game against England will take place in a humid jungle in the city of Manaus, which makes physical fitness a big factor when choosing the players.

    Whatever the coach decides, he is confident that Italy has done their best in terms of preparing physically. “This squad has the legs and enough gas in the tank to reach the World Cup final,” he said.

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  • Nia Sanchez, Miss USA 2014, Comments On Sexual Assault

    On Sunday night, Miss Nevada Nia Sanchez was crowned Miss USA 2014. She competed against 50 other contestants and beat first runner up, Miss Dakota Audra Mari. Last year’s winner, Erin Brady from South Glastonbury, Connecticut, relinquished her crown to Sanchez. Other runners up include Miss Iowa Carlyn Bradarich, Miss Florida Brittay Oldehoff, Miss Georgia Tiana Griggs, and Miss Louisiana Brittany Guidry.

    As the winner, Sanchez will be representing the U.S. at this year’s Miss Universe competition, which is scheduled later this year.

    Rumer Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, asked Miss Nevada her question for the interview portion of the competition. Willis said that 19 percent of undergraduate women are sexual assault victims. She asked Sanchez why she thinks the issue is being ignored and what she thinks can be done about the issue.

    Sanchez said that bringing awareness to the sexual assault issue was important, and it is also important for women to know how to defend themselves when facing that situation. “More awareness is very important so that women can learn to protect themselves… I learned from a young age that you need to be confident and be able to defend yourself, and I think that’s something we should really start to implement for a lot of women,” she answered.

    Sanchez, 24, charmed the audiences and judges through the swimsuit, evening gown, and interview portions of the competition. She has a fourth-degree black belt in Tae Kwan Do, and became a certified instructor when she was 15.

    It was also revealed that Sanchez had a tough childhood. She and her mother lived in a women’s shelter when she was just 6 years old. She used the tough life experience to improve herself, and she is now giving back to the community by working in a shelter. “I can really relate to the women on a personal level because I’ve been there and I’ve been through those experiences,” she said.

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  • Kim Dotcom Needs Your Help, $5 Million Bounty Offered

    Kim Dotcom, founder of file sharing website Megaupload and alleged pirate, said that he is willing to give a $5 million reward to whistleblowers who are willing to release information that will help him defend himself.

    Dotcom is now in New Zealand, where he is fighting extradition to the U.S., as he is facing charges on copyright theft, money laundering, and racketeering. He could be facing 20 years in prison. Reports said that Dotcom owed more than $500 million in copyright costs. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) both have civil actions against Dotcom.

    On Monday, lawyers of six Hollywood film studios and four music companies appeared at the High Court in Auckland in order to pursue freezing all of Dotcom’s New Zealand assets.

    According to Dotcom’s lawyer, Dotcom and his wife are willing to maintain the current freeze of assets, however the companies should offer security in return. They are seeking $250,000 for Dotcom and another $250,000 for his estranged wife.

    Representatives for the companies tried to argue with the figures presented, but Justice John Fogarty said that $250,000 is not a big amount for these large companies. Fogarty requested the parties to come up with the conditions of the asset freeze. If they are not able to do so, they will need to return to court at a later date.

    Dotcom is now seeking help from anyone who can give him evidence of corrupt or unlawful behavior from the U.S. government, spy agencies, Hollywood, the New Zealand government, and law enforcement. He tweeted, “My case is unfair: I was declined discovery I didn’t get my own data back I need Whistleblowers I am offering USD $5M.”

    He also said that according to his legal team, disclosure of the information he is seeking is deemed lawful. He is also offering legal representation for the whistleblower who is willing to come forward with information and evidence.

    Kim Dotcom: Who Is This Guy?

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  • ‘Mob Wives’ Bar Becomes A Murder Scene

    ‘Mob Wives’ Bar Becomes A Murder Scene

    Abdoul Cisse, 47, was found dead outside the Drunken Monkey Bar and Grill on Sunday. Police reports said that Cisse was trying to stop a fight when he was struck in the face. He fell backwards, hit his head on the pavement, and cracked his skull. The incident happened at 3:40 in the morning. Cisse was unresponsive and unconscious by the time help arrived at the scene.

    The bar, located in Staten Island, is famous for appearing on the VH1 show Mob Wives. Angela “Big Ang” Raiola, one of the show’s stars, is related to the bar’s owner. She also said that she knew Cisse.

    “He was not just a customer, but a gentle giant that I loved. I personally share my heartfelt condolences to his loved ones, and we too are feeling this loss in our drunken monkey family,” Raiola said on Twitter.

    The authorities are now looking for two suspects who fled the scene in a dark vehicle.

    Cisse was in Brooklyn at the time of the incident, as she was filming for the fifth season of her show.

    Bartender Diana Marino spent the entire morning cleaning up Cisse’s blood from the sidewalk. She said that Cisse was one of her most beloved customers. “I was upset when I realized it was him. He was a beautiful man,” she said.

    Drunken Monkey Bar and Grill is regularly featured in Mob Wives. The show is about a group of women from Staten Island who have fathers or husbands imprisoned for criminal activity connected to the Mafia.

    Another bartender said that he knew that Cisse was from Nigeria. He also said that the bar was not a typical place for fights, as they cater to a mature crowd. A Staten Island resident who lives near the bar said otherwise. “Sometimes you hear the people and the fights. It’s very loud,” the resident said.

    Big Ang Gets Whacked At The Drunken Monkey

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  • Smart Car Tipping Continues In San Francisco, Pranksters At Large

    The police reported more incidents of smart car tipping in Twin Peaks and Cole Valley in San Francisco. The latest incidents happened at 3:41 am and 5:38 am on Friday.

    Around two months ago, there were also reports of smart car tipping in Bernal Heights. Three smart cars were turned to their sides by pranksters.

    Authorities say that the act of smart car tipping is a form of felony vandalism. It may be the urban equivalent of cow tipping, which is a rural activity wherein pranksters sneak up on cows and push them over on their side. The activity comes from the presumption that cows can easily be pushed over, as they have weak legs.

    Pranksters in San Francisco resorted to smart car tipping, as these two-door cars weigh less than 2,000 pounds, which makes them easier to move or “tip” compared to other regular vehicles. The act of smart car tipping started in Amsterdam in 2009, and then spread to Canada and the United Stated by 2011.

    Authorities are still after the vandals who are carrying out the prank all over San Francisco. However, they have found no evidence for the motive behind the tipping of smart cars so far.

    They are investigating the incidents based on the statements of an eye-witness who saw around six to eight hooded people flip over a smart car back in April.

    Smart cars are abundant in San Francisco, as residents prefer smaller vehicles due to the tight parking spaces in the area. Smart cars are also an eco-friendly alternative to standard vehicles.

    The Smart Automobile headquarters is located in Boblingen, Germany. It was invented in the 1990’s by the same maker of the Swatch watch. The automaker’s goal was to create an ultra urban car that is also environmentally friendly.

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  • Meryl And Maks Reunite; The Two Share A Long Awaited Hug

    Dancing With the Stars ended two weeks ago with Meryl Davis and Maks Chmerkovskiy winning the title. Since then, rumors about the two dating have been spreading like wildfire. Davis and Chmerkovskiy’s chemistry was evident throughout the show. However, Davis said that they are not dating.

    The two soon went on their separate ways with Davis focusing on her skating performances, and Chmerkovskiy spending time with his family in New York.

    After two weeks of being apart, they reunited once again and Chmerkovskiy shared an Instagram picture with the caption, “All is right in the world again! Got my long awaited hug!”

    Chmerkovskiy was also present at the Fred and Adele Astaire Awards where he was interviewed about his relationship with Davis. “I love her. I love her! I love her as a person and for what she has allowed me to do with our choreography and how much she’s embraced it… She’s a brilliant person, and she’s also very normal. I enjoyed my time with her. It was sad when the season was over,” Chmerkovskiy answered.

    Though the two always deny that there’s something romantic between them, other sources say otherwise. Just after their Dancing With the Stars win, they were spotted having dinner and they were reportedly “touchy-feely” with each other. “Before dinner they were in a corner talking really close. He kept kissing her on the forehead and was doting on her,” the source said.

    Chmerkovskiy also added, “Rumors are always circulating around us dancers.” He said that it’s the nature of what they do, since they’re always in close proximity with their dancing partners. “In order to produce what Meryl and I produced, there had to have been so much chemistry, and we had it. And that’s what leads people who are not used to that to speculate, which is great. I love that.”

    However, another source said that Chmerkovskiy is just affectionate with women and being “touchy-feely” is just how he is.

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