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  • Solange Knowles Gives Jay Z A Beatdown In Standard Hotel Elevator [VIDEO]

    On May 12, a shocking surveillance video of Solange Knowles hitting Jay Z spread on the internet like wildfire. Reports say that the video was taken in an elevator as the couple, Jay Z and Beyonce, along with Beyonce’s sister Solange, were leaving the Standard Hotel in New York City after attending the Met Gala after-party.

    The surveillance video showed Solange kicking and punching Jay Z. Although there was no sound on the video, Solange’s actions were enough to show that she was furious with her brother-in-law. A bodyguard was also present in the elevator. He was trying to stop Solange from attacking Jay Z, but the 27-year-old singer could not be stopped. In the surveillance video, the bodyguard can be seen pushing the emergency switch to keep the incident private.

    The couple stayed calm throughout the incident, and there were even snapshots of the three as they got out of the elevator.

    A day after the surveillance video leaked, Solange removed all the pictures she had of Beyonce on her social media accounts except for one wherein she and Beyonce were posing together with Melina Matsoukas, a music video editor.

    The reason behind the attack is still not clear, but there are speculations that Solange’s temper is caused by her drug problems. Just last year, Solange cancelled the remainder of her tour in Europe due to problems with her “mental and physical health.”

    Beyonce’s apparent response to incident via Instagram

    A source told US Weekly that it is not the first time Solange flipped out. The source also said that Solange is a nice and sweet person, but small things tend to set her off. “That’s why Bey and Jay were so calm. They are used to this from Solange. It has definitely happened before,” the source stated.

    After the Standard Hotel elevator incident, Solange and Beyonce left in one car, while Jay Z got into a separate vehicle.

    Wactch full video of Solonge attacking Jay Z

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  • Bounce House Blows Away, Injures Three Kids

    On Monday, three kids were hurt after falling about 15 to 20 feet from a bounce house. The incident happened in upstate New York.

    According to reports, a strong gust of wind blew the bounce house away, with three kids ages 5, 6, and 10 inside. The kids fell out of the bounce house as it reached a height of about 20 feet. Two of the boys were seriously injured, while the little girl had bruises and scrapes. The wind continued to blow the bounce house up to a height of 50 feet, before landing at the fields of Oliver W. Winch Middle School.

    A witness said that the incident looked “like a horror movie.” Taylor Seymour, brother of the 10-year-old gjrl who got a minor injury from the incident, said that her sister looked like she was falling “through the sky,” since all he could see was her arms and legs flailing in the air.

    Parents who were present at the scene said that one boy dropped on the street, while the other landed on a car that was parked nearby, before falling to the ground. The names of the three kids were not released, but police said that the boy who landed on the street was conscious. The children were brought to Albany Medical Center. One had broken bones, while the other had a head injury.

    Stephanie Hansen, the witness who called 911, said that she watched the person that put up the bounce house stake the inflatable toy to the ground. “He did everything correctly,” she said. Authorities also confirmed that the toy was secured on the ground using spikes, but the strong winds still managed to blow it away.

    The owner of the bounce house is a father, too, but his kids were not playing inside the house at the time of the incident. According to neighbors, the owner feels horrible about the accident.

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  • Paralyzed Snowboarder’s Attorneys Blame Resort’s Jump Design For Accident

    Myles Bagley was 18 years old when he was injured at Mt. Bachelor in 2006. He was paralyzed from the waist down, and sought $21.5 million in 2008. However, his case was thrown out by the presiding judge.

    Now, the Oregon Supreme Court is asking to invalidate the liability waiver presented by Mt. Bachelor. Bagley’s attorneys say that the resort has some sort of responsibility in the accident because of the jump’s design. Attorneys for Mt. Bachelor argue that anyone snowboarding from the expert jump must consider the risk that goes with it.

    Mt. Bachelor

    Kathryn Clarke, one of the paralyzed snowboarder’s attorneys, said that Bagley knew the risk of the sport. “That’s what he thought he was agreeing to, assuming the risks of the sport. But that’s not what happened.” She continued, Bagley made a jump, but the design of Mt. Bachelor was flawed, resulting in injury.

    Arguments between the two parties have been going on back and forth. Mt. Bachelor’s camp compared the incident to going to a movie theater saying that, those who go to the movies do not expect a projector to fall down on their heads.

    Bagley’s case could have a big impact on release agreements that must be signed by a person before taking part in risky activities. Detailed rules are available for amusement park rides, but details on recreational activities are yet to be defined in detail.

    On Wednesday, a group gathered at Astoria High School and discussed the difference between risks that snowboarders and skiers take on expert slopes, and the responsibility of the park owners to make sure that people are safe.

    Chief Justice Thomas Balmer cited an incident. Shaun White, an American snowboarder decided to withdraw from the Olympic slopestyle in Russia because he was concerned about his safety. Balmer asked Andre C. Balyeat, Mt. Bachelor’s attorney, how the situation was different to Bagley’s.

    Balyeat answered, “Nowhere does it say that a mogul or a tabletop jump isn’t part of the risk.”

    Dangers Of Snowboarding

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  • Alanis Morissette Records ‘Today’ For Marianne Williamson’s Political Campaign

    Canadian-American singer Alanis Morissette wrote and recorded the theme song for Marianne Williamson, the independent candidate running for a seat in California’s 33rd district.

    The song is entitled “Today,” and Morissette hopes that is will make Williamson’s campaign successful. “I was attempting to capture the passion, mission, activism, deep humanity, and tenderness of Marianne,” the 39-year-old singer said.

    Williamson even came by the studio while Morissette was recording the song. “We all huddled together as the song was recorded. I love this song. I love this woman, and I love a world that would vote for her,” she said.

    The singer decided to pen the song when one of the attendees at Williamson’s seminar encouraged her to to so.

    Marianne Williamson talks about her campaign

    Williamson is known for being a lecturer, author, and spiritual teacher. She has published 10 books, 4 of them included in the New York Times #1 bestsellers. Some of her published works include Healing the Soul of America: Reclaiming Our Voices as Spiritual Citizens, and Imagine What America Could Be in the 21st Century: Visions of a Better Future from Leading American Thinkers.

    Marianne Williamson on Oprah

    The candidate praised Morissette’s song on her website, describing it as something that powerfully describes this moment in history. “With her inimitable musical alchemy, Alanis has provided an anthem for our audacious quest to get America back on track,” Williamson wrote.

    The chorus of the song clearly states the state of the world today. “We’re going down, down, down. We’re going down unless we move to new ground, unless we start a revolution, awaken from this frozen, start the mending of our union today.”

    Candidate Marianne Williamson described in one word

    Although her campaign efforts are deemed non-traditional, it seems to have worked, as she is supported by a list of celebrities and endorsed by some of them including Nicole Richie, Jane Lynch, and Eva Longoria. Others who have shown their support for Williamson’s cause include Katy Perry, and Kim and Kourtney Kardashian.

    Listen to Alanis Morissette’s ‘Today’

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  • Pinocchio Rex, T-Rex’s Cousin, Unearthed In China

    The skeleton of a new tyrannosaur was found at a construction site in China. The skeleton was identified as the cousin of the T-Rex, and named “Pinocchio Rex” for its lengthy nose. Scientists at the Edinburgh University in the U.K. named the new dinosaur Qianzhousaurus sinensis. They also described the creature as having a height of up to 9 meters. The Pinocchio Rex is said to have been present at the end of the age of dinosaurs in China.

    They further described the new dinosaur “ as having a long snout with many horns on its skull.” Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist who is one of the researchers, said “The long snout made us think of Pinocchio and his long nose, so Pinocchio Rex seemed like a cheeky nickname.”

    This is not the first time fossils of tyrannosaur fossils have been found. There were previous discoveries of the same species in Mongolia, but they were juveniles, so scientists could not identify if they would have had the same long snout when they turned into adults.

    For the Pinocchio Rex, however, Brusatte is certain that it is a mature dinosaur since it is twice the size of the fossils found in Mongolia.

    Based on studies, the Qianzhousaurus roamed the earth about 66 million years ago. Just about the time an asteroid supposedly hit the earth and wiped out most of the planet’s living creatures. “This species may have even witnessed the asteroid impact,” Brusatte said.

    With the discovery of this fossil, scientists say that they got the proof they need to confirm that long-snouted tyrannosaurs did, in fact, roam the earth.

    However, a new question arises. Scientists are now trying to determine why the Pinocchio Rex has a snout that is 35 percent longer than other dinosaurs that have been discovered.

    The scientists’ next move will be to study the fossil’s jaw and learn about its eating habits, so they can learn more about the species.

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  • 93-Year-Old Woman Killed By Texas Police; A Community Mourns

    A 93-year-old woman was shot by the police in Hearne, Texas.

    Pearlie Golden was a longtime resident of the rural town of Hearne. Neighbors, who call her “Miss Sully,” described her as a sweet woman.

    On Tuesday night, the authorities received a 911 call about a disturbance. The caller also said that a woman was wielding a gun.

    It was later reported that the caller was Golden’s nephew who called the police because the elderly lady was threatening him with a gun. He reportedly took his aunt’s car keys away from her, as she no longer has a driver’s license. She then responded violently, grabbing a revolver and threatening her nephew with it.

    Steven Stem, a police officer, responded to the incident and went to Golden’s home. The police arrived at the scene at approximately 6:30 pm on Tuesday night and saw Golden outside with gun in hand.

    According to reports, Officer Stem asked Golden to put down the gun and then fired his own gun, wounding the elderly woman in the process. Golden was brought to a nearby hospital where she died.

    As a result, Officer Stem was put on paid suspension from his job while the matter is further investigated.

    One of the town’s residents Lawanda Cooke was devastated that an officer of the law would shoot an old woman. “They could have shot in the air to scare her,” she said.

    This is not the first time Stem has shot someone. Six months after working with the police department, he responded to a call, and shot and killed Tederalle Satchell who was shooting a gun in a parking lot. The incident was presented in front of a grand jury that ultimately decided to clear Stem of any wrongdoing.

    This incident is now being investigated by the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Rangers, and the Hearne Police Department.

    Coty Sieger, Robertson County District Attorney, was qouted as saying, “She did have a gun… Now, what she was doing with it, that is the ultimate question.”

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  • Tennis Star Fire: Family Of Four Killed At Home Of James Blake

    A Florida mansion belonging to ex-tennis star James Blake was set on fire and killed a family on four, police reported on Wednesday.

    Spokeswoman for Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, Debbie Carter, said that the house was intentionally set on fire. “There were fireworks placed throughout the house.” She also added that the department is “not looking for a suspect.”

    The house was located in Avila, an exclusive community known for having heavy security to guard its massive mansions. The community is home to several tennis, baseball, and football players.

    The fire started early Wednesday morning. A 911 call came at around 5:45 am from a passerby. “I was walking my dogs, and I walked by the house and it exploded,” the caller said.

    Nacole Revette, one of the responders, said, “flames were coming through the roof” when they arrived. The firefighters tried to extinguish the flames from the inside, but the fire was quickly spreading, so the crew had to get out of the house and extinguish the flames from outside. The strong winds made the task even more difficult.

    After finally putting out the fire, investigators found out that accelerants were poured over the property to help spread the flames. Firefighters also found several types of fireworks spread throughout the bedrooms of the mansion.

    Authorities identified the victims as the Campbell family: Darrin Campbell, 49; his wife Kim, 51; and their two children, Megan, 16; and Colin, 19. According to reports, Blake has been renting his mansion to the family for 2 years. All of the victims were found in their own bedrooms.

    Since the fire was intentionally started, authorities are looking into whether the victims were already dead when the fire happened. Autopsies will be performed by the county medical examiner.

    George Connley, a former neighbor of the victims said that the Campbells “were a very nice family” and that they did not know of any problems that they were going through.

    Carlos Fleming, Blake’s agent, said that Blake was not in Florida at the time of the incident and is not presently available for comment.

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  • Florida Gold Theft: Accused Man Apprehended In Belize

    On Wednesday, the U.S. Marshalls Service reported that they have Cuban fugitive Raonel Valdez-Valhuerdis in custody at the Miami-Dade County Jail.

    Valhuerdis was the man suspected of stealing over a hundred pounds of gold that amounted to almost $3 million. He stole the gold in South Florida and was caught in Belize.

    According to a report from the authorities, Valhuerdis, 34, and two other men stole the gold from a Bolivian export company employee while he was outside a Coral Gables apartment building. The incident happened on October 2012.

    Valhuerdis was arrested then later set free on $75,000 bail a few months after. Police were able to track Valhuerdis’ whereabouts after the robbery through a GPS monitor that he was required to wear on his ankle from an unrelated charge.

    However, he disappeared when the authorities lost track of his GPS monitor.

    Valhuerdis first came to the United States in 2005. He was able to get an official driver’s license and a Social Security card in the state of Florida because of the Cuban Adjustment Act, which states that immigrants from the island who enter the United Stated are granted a nearly-guaranteed legal status. After obtaining his legal documents, Valhuerdis started his life of crime.

    His first offense was back in 2007 when he was charged with marijuana possession. He got out of jail on parole, but was again apprehended by the authorities the following year when 85 grams of methamphetamine was discovered hidden under his car’s hood. That same year, he was arrested for assaulting security guards with a weapon in the midst of trying to steal garden shears at a Home Depot branch.

    Valhuerdis got in trouble time-after-time, being involved in several crimes, such as human smuggling, kidnapping, heading a marijuana growing operation, and armed robbery. He was also involved in domestic violence, as he reportedly abused the mother of his child.

    He was found at the Belize border and jailed at the Hattieville Prison in Belize before being transferred to the United States.

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  • Greta Van Susteren Criticizes Jon Stewart After Benghazi Coverage

    Commentator and TV show host Greta Van Susteren is criticizing Jon Stewart after his recent comment on Fox’s Benghazi Coverage.

    On The Daily Show which aired Monday night, Stewart mocked Fox for covering Benghazi, wondering why the network did not express the same outrage over Iraq War during the Bush administration. After that, Stewart stated his own opinions on the failures that happened when Bush was President.

    “I commend you for finally getting in touch with your inner outrage. Because if I remember correctly, in the previous decade it was an emotion you did not seem comfortable addressing or expressing,” Stewart said on The Daily Show.

    The Daily Show: Bullet Points Over Benghazi

    On Tuesday, Van Susteren took the time to write on her blog about Stewart’s statements. She said that the Fox network is more aggressive about Benghazi than it was about Iraq. She also added a small note to Stewart saying, “2 wrongs don’t make a right.” Van Susteren praised Stewart for being clever and smart, but said that “like the rest of us, not always right.”

    Last week, Obama administration critics were able to get hold of a controversial email. The email contained a message that the White House was seeking to put blame for the September 11, 2012 attack on the American compound in Benghazi as a reaction to an anti-Muslim video. The attack, however, was the result of a policy failure on the part of the administration.

    Fox News reports on the Benghazi cover up. 

    Clips from Fox News were repeatedly shown. The news anchors from the network were slamming the email, and Stewart said that the Obama administration went to great lengths and made a “deplorable” decision to turn the story.

    After the release of the email, House Speaker John Boehner made an announcement of plans to form a committee that will be dedicated to investigating the attack.

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  • Yellowstone Invasive Trout Showing Signs Of Decline

    On Tuesday, a conservation group and government scientists reported that an invasive species of trout that devastated the native trout species in Yellowstone National Park is showing signs of decline, which is deemed as a “significant progress” in their efforts to get rid of them.

    The invasive trout were first seen in the Yellowstone Lake in 1994 when it was illegally introduced to the lake. Before the new species were introduced, the lake was dominated by the Yellowstone cutthroat trout.

    The introduction of the invasive trout species had a great impact on the park’s ecosystem. Ospreys, which were seen all over the park in the past have sought waters that are more productive. Grizzly bears that depended on the native trout as a food source, had to find other sources of food like moose calves and elk.

    The National Park Service has been doing all it can for several years to get rid of the invasive trout population. Their efforts are gradually paying off. Senior Scientist for Trout Unlimited, Jack Williams, said “While we have a lot of work to do, these are very encouraging results.” Their end goal is to reduce the invasive trout’s population until it reaches a point that they are no longer destructive to the native trout and other animals in the park.

    Based on the data analysis of scientists, the number of juvenile native trout has increased over the last 2 years. There is also an analysis taken from the Montana State University stating that the suppression efforts are having a “negative growth” for the invasive trout.

    While they are not looking to completely eradicate the invasive trout, they are still looking to manage the population until the Yellowstone cutthroat trout can thrive again. Dave Hallac, Chief of Resources for the Yellowstone National Park said that if that happens, it “will be a huge and historic win for conservation.”

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  • Jamaica Crash Landing Due To Flight Crew Fatigue

    On December 22, 2009, an American Airlines Boeing 737-823 plane plowed through Norman Manley International Airport’s perimeter fence and skidded across a roadway. The plane missed the rain-soaked runway and landed on rocks and sand dunes by the Caribbean Sea.

    Today, five years after the accident, investigators have concluded that the flight from Miami consisted of a crew that may have been suffering from fatigue. As a result, the landing was botched.

    The 154 people in the plane, including crew and passengers, all survived the ordeal. However, more than a dozen were injured. The jet was severely damaged. The right wing spilled jet fuel, and the fuselage was split into three sections.

    Based on the investigations, another big factor for the crash was that the flight crew opted to land the plane on drenched runway with the jet’s tail placed too close to the landing limit. The crew was not aware that there was a standing water warning for the airport. Because of this, the crew was not able to perform a proper assessment of the landing distance needed to safely touchdown on the runway. As a result, the jet landed farther down the ideal landing spot on the runway.

    With the miscalculations and the fatigued crew, which were said to have had been working 12 hours and have been awake for over 14 hours at the time of the crash, the accident was bound to happen.

    Ava Marie Ingram, the spokeswoman for the aviation authority, said, “The investigation involved a number of very involved processes,” which accounts for the length of time that it took for them to conclude the investigation.

    The final report regarding the incident was posted by the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority on their website on Tuesday.

    The investigation results have been forwarded to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. American Airlines has yet to comment on the latest findings.

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  • Girl Hit With Shovel To The Head Video Goes Viral [VIDEO]

    Yesterday, “Shovel Girl” was the star of the world wide web. A video of a group of friends poking fun at each other was posted on YouTube. The 8-minute video started with the girls walking on a lawn. After a bit of conversation, the girls start slapping and pulling each other’s hair.

    What started out as a seemingly playful fight took a nasty turn by the second round. One of the girls starts punching the other in the face. The girl who was being punched seemed unfazed by the beating. “I got a hard-ass head,” she said.

    By the third round of the fight, things got even nastier, as one of the girls starts kicking and punching the other girl on the head. The end of the fight came when one girl grabs a shovel, chases the other girl for a short distance, and throws the shovel at her head.

    After the girl was hit, she fell to the ground grabbing her head saying that she couldn’t hear. “I can’t hear! I can’t hear! I beat her ass though, so it’s okay,” she said.

    According to Josh Officer, the 15-year-old who was filming the scene, everyone involved was fine after the incident happened. The two girls were apparently duking it out over a boy, and they asked him to film their fight.

    Watch the two girls duke it out.

    The 8-minute video was taken down from YouTube but later re-posted. A shorter version that consists of the shovel-hitting incident is available on Vine. As is often the case, videos of deplorable behavior tend to get a lot of attention online – this is one such video. It was posted on May 4 and has garnered more than 510,000 tweets, 73,000 likes, and 75,000 revines in just 48 hours.

    Reports say that nobody was charged with a crime.

    After the incident, the stars of the video posted another Vine, showing everyone that they are okay, and one of the girls saying that she “needs another shovel.”

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  • Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds Named Met Gala’s Hottest Couple

    The Met Gala gathers celebrities and famous personalities from the fashion world each year to raise funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It is also considered fashion’s red carpet event, and so attendees make sure to look their best when attending.

    This year’s theme for the Met Gala is Charles James: Beyond Fashion. The couple who drew the most attention was husband and wife Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, who sported matching Gucci ensembles.

    Lively, 26, who has graced the cover of Vogue twice already, wore a stunning silk chiffon mermaid gown with a plunging neckline and rose gold embroidery. The gown was custom-designed by Gucci.

    Reynolds, 37, wore a midnight blue velvet tuxedo, also made by the Italian fashion house. The outfit was completed with a crisp white shirt and a bowtie.

    “I love a train but then when I get on these stairs, I’m like, ‘Why am I wearing a train?”’” Lively said, referring to her lovely gown.

    The Gossip Girl star and her Green Lantern co-star wed in a private ceremony in 2012. They are now living together in their Bedford, New York home.

    Since wrapping up Gossip Girl, Lively has been focusing on chasing her personal interests. She has been spending her days preparing for the launch of her own lifestyle brand. In an interview with Elle magazine last April, Lively said that she has been enjoying having a personal life. “It’s been nice to kind of settle into my own skin and work on things I really love,” she said.

    Lively will be back on the big screen next year. She is currently filming for the upcoming period drama entitled The Age of Adaline.

    Other stunning couples who attended the gala include Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Jay Z and Beyonce, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, and David and Victoria Beckham.

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  • Oscar Pistorius Accused of “Sinister Remark” During Trial Break

    Oscar Pistorius, the South African double-amputee track athlete, was accused of saying a “sinister remark” when his trial went on break Tuesday.

    Pistorius allegedly asked his slain girlfriend’s friend, “How can you sleep at night?”

    The incident is said to have happened on the 27th day of his trial in South Africa. The 27-year-old athlete is facing trial for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013. Pistorius’ said that he accidentally shot his girlfriend thinking that she was an intruder.

    Pistorius denied the allegations and Brian Webb, his lawyer, said that the incident that allegedly happened on trial was “grossly untrue.”

    According to Pistorius, he has not spoken to any of Steenkamp’s friends for over a year. “I walk past them in corridors and hold doors open for them but they don’t look me in the eye,” he told a reporter.

    Kim Myers, the sister of Steenkamp’s best friend, says otherwise. In a statement released by her lawyer, Myers said that Pistorius approached her in court and asked the question: “How can you sleep at night?” using a very sinister tone.

    Myers’ camp has already filed a complaint that has been received by the National Prosecuting Authority. However, reports indicate that they are most likely not to take action, since Myers has not been officially called in court to testify during the trial.

    Pistorius’ trial is scheduled to run until mid-May. During Tuesday’s trial, two of Pistorius’ neighbors testified that they heard a man scream on the night of Steenkamp’s murder. One neighbor, Mike Nhlengethwa said that he heard desperate cries “It was very loud, like he was in danger.”

    Nhlengethwa then went outside with his wife after they heard the sound of a gunshot followed by screams. They saw security near Pistorius’ home and went over to see what was happening. He saw the athlete kneeling over his girlfriend’s dead body.

    Pistorius’ trial will resume on Thursday.

    Reeva Steenkamp’s friend says she was threatened by Oscar Pistorius.

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  • Monica Lewinsky Writes About Affair With Bill Clinton In Vanity Fair Article

    Monica Lewinsky is now opening up about her scandalous affair with former President Bill Clinton. In an article for Vanity Fair, Lewinsky says that her affair with Clinton was consensual.

    News of the scandal broke out in 1998 when Lewinsky was working as an intern at the White House. She was 22 years old then, and the affair resulted in an investigation that led to Clinton’s impeachment.

    Lewinsky is now 40 years old and has a master’s degree in social psychology. In the article, Lewinsky also says that she regrets the affair. “I, myself, deeply regret what happened between me and President Clinton. Let me say it again: I. Myself. Deeply. Regret. What. Happened.”

    Lewinsky also said that although the relationship was consensual, abuse came after news broke out as she was used as a scapegoat in order to protect the former president’s position.

    She also shared that she has had big challenges during job interviews which lead her to turn down job offers that would have earned her millions of dollars.

    The former White House intern decided to share her story now, as she was urged to do something after learning about Tyler Clementi’s suicide. Clementi, an 18-year-old Freshman from Rutgers University, jumped to death in 2010 after he was caught on camera kissing another man in his dorm room. The video was streamed online, too.

    Marcia Lewis, was fearful that her daughter, Monica, would also turn to suicide because of the scandal. She said that she never attempted to kill herself, but had suicidal thoughts when the scandal emerged.

    By sharing her story, Lewinsky hopes to help others who are going through humiliation and moments of desperation.

    Lewinsky’s full story will be published on May 13.

    Where Is Monica Lewinsky Now?

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  • Gisele Bündchen And Tom Brady Offered $40M For Mansion From Dr. Dre

    New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen listed their $50 million mansion up for sale. Less than 2 months after the listing, they have already found a buyer – entrepreneur, record producer, and rapper Dr. Dre.

    According to news sources, Dr. Dre has already made an offer in the Brentwood, California mansion and is currently in negotiations to finalize the deal.

    The couple is selling the mansion fully furnished, but Dr. Dre said that he does not want a furnished home as he has his own furniture and “stuff” to place in the mansion.

    Brady and Bündchen have spent more than $40 million in a span of almost 5 years to remodel and design the home. The decision to put it up for sale came when the couple decided to move to Boston permanently.

    TMZ reported that that Dr. Dre is in love with the mansion and immediately offered to purchase the house as soon as it went up for sale in March. The main house consists of six bedrooms, and nine bathrooms, while the eco-friendly home on the grounds has eight bedrooms. The mansion also consists of a waterfall, an infinity pool, and a home gym.

    The $50 million home is just befitting for Dr. Dre, as he is worth an estimated $550 million according to Forbes.

    Brady and Bündchen purchased in the property for $11 million in 2008, but building the home took years to finish. The home was fully built by 2013.

    If the deal pushes through, Dr. Dre will be neighbors with other celebrities including Heidi Klum and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

    Mr. and Mrs. Brady’s plan for their new home in Boston has already been approved by the town. Their new home will sit on 5.2 acres of land in the Chestnut Hill area. It is said to feature five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a spa, a pool, and a motor court.

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  • Ethan Couch’s Family Will Pay Out $2 Million To Paralyzed Victim

    Ethan Couch’s Family Will Pay Out $2 Million To Paralyzed Victim

    The family of Texas teenager Ethan Couch has agreed to pay $2 million to the family of the boy who was paralyzed during the drunk driving incident that happened in 2013.

    Ethan, who was 16 years old at the time of the accident, was driving a pickup truck when he crashed into pedestrians, killing 4 and injuring several others. Reports say that he had 3 times the legal alcohol limit in his body when the accident happened.

    Ethan’s case gained attention and concerned citizens accused his parents of coddling him. In 2013, Judge Jean Hudson sentenced Ethan to a 10-year probation and sent him to therapy instead of prison. The supposed reason was that the boy was suffering from “affluenza”, resulting to his irresponsible behavior.

    The $2 million will be paid to Sergio E. Molina, who was riding at the back of Ethan’s pickup truck when the accident happened. Molina is now paralyzed, only having the ability to blink and smile. Before the accident, Molina was a star soccer player in high school and had hopes of playing for the Barcelona soccer team.

    Alexander Lemus, Molina’s older brother, said that they are not happy with the settlement, but said they have to “take what we got and strive for better days.”

    The liability insurer of Ethan’s parents will be paying over $1 million in cash. The rest will be placed in a trust for Molina. An annuity to cover the attorney’s fees is also included based on court documents.

    Five families of those who were killed or injured in the incident have also settled with Ethan’s family. However, their settlements are still pending court approval. Lucas McConnell, one of the victims injured in the accident, was the only one who did not opt for a settlement. His family said that they prefer going to court, as they said that is the only way they will be able to seek justice.

    Ethan is being treated for mental health at the North Texas State Hospital.

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  • Sharia Law Causes Celebrities To Boycott Famed Beverly Hills Hotel

    Ellen DeGeneres and Jay Leno are just two of the famous personalities that are boycotting the Beverly Hills Hotel – a Brunei-owned company.

    On Monday, the Beverly Hills on Sunset Boulevard was bombarded with crowds of protesters calling for people to boycott the hotel. The protest was against Brunei leader, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who announced last week that he is going to push through with the Sharia law that includes stoning to death and severing limbs of adulterers and gay citizens.

    According to reports, the penalties also apply to Brunei-based citizens who are not Muslim.

    As a result of the announcement, music executive and record producer Clive Davis moved out of the hotel over the weekend. Organizers of large-scale events that were supposed to take place at the hotel also pulled out. Other stars boycotting the hotel include Richard Branson, Stephen Fry, and Sharon Osbourne.

    Lili Bosse, mayor of Beverly Hills, is urging the city to come up with a resolution that condemns Brunei’s new laws. The city will be voting on what measures to take on Tuesday.

    Amidst all the protests, some are concerned about the employees who are working for the hotel and other properties of the Dorchester Collection. Christopher Cowdray, Chief Executive for the Dorchester Collection said that the act of boycotting will hurt employees of the chain.

    A source said that with the lack of celebrities and other well-known personalities in the hotel, there is no need to take on the extra employees.

    U.S. has been discreet about wanting to change the penal code of Brunei, but reports say that the country’s concerns have already been relayed in private to the government of Brunei.

    Sultan Bolkiah’s new law has made Brunei the first country to set the Sharia Law nationally in East and Southeast Asia. Several human rights organizations, and the United Nations office have shown their disapproval of the law.

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  • California Bridge Fire Backs Up Traffic From California To Nevada

    An accidental fire destroyed the incomplete bridge from California to Nevada on Monday afternoon. One of the bridge’s construction workers was using a blowtorch when strong winds fanned the flames, starting the massive fire.

    The $32 million bridge burned through the night and turned the erected supports to ash. Because of the fire, there was heavy traffic on  Interstate 15 and firefighters battled with the strong winds while tirelessly doing all they could to put out the fires.

    Firefighters, however,  struggled to put out the flames, as there was little access to hydrants and water had to be brought in by a truck. Furthermore, the strong winds were making it hard for the water to reach parts of the bridge that were on fire.

    Crews made use of heavy equipment to clear the area of debris and remnants from the fire. After the fire was put out, officials said that the freeway pavement was not majorly damaged. All that is needed to be done is to sweep and clean the pavement and restripe it.

    One side of the major route to California was re-opened on Tuesday. According to California Highway Patrol officials, the southbound lanes will also be reopened on Wednesday morning.

    Basem Muallem, district director of the California Department of Transportation, praised the contractor of the bridge, saying, “he’s done a heroic effort, working throughout the night” to get rid of the wreckage.

    Construction of the bridge started in 2013 and was expected to be finished by early 2015. With the destruction brought about by the fire, the schedule is expected to be pushed back for 6 months. The bridge’s falsework, or wooden structures, had been completed and it was only a few more days before concrete was to be poured on the frames before the fire started.

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  • Pussy Riot Discusses Human Rights With U.S. Senators

    Two of the members of Russian protest group Pussy Riot, Maria Alyokhina and Nadya Tolokonnikova, visited Capitol Hill. The two were seeking help from the Congress to include 16 of Russia’s politicians to the list of human rights violators who must face sanctions in the States.

    Alyokhina and Tolokonnikova went into a private meeting with officials where they discussed the human rights violations that they had seen first-hand under the “dictatorship” of President Vladimir Putin. They are requesting the Foreign Relations Committee to lay down sanctions against the politicians.

    In a news conference, Tolokonnikova said through a translator that they would “like to remind our government that they have obligations that they have signed that they have to honor.”

    Both Alyokhina and Tolokonnikova were arrested in 2012 for staging a protest performance at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. They were charged with hooliganism and stayed in prison for nearly 2 years.

    U.S. lawmakers can legally ban Russians on the list from traveling to the U.S.  They also have the legal power to freeze violators’ assets. To date, there are 18 people on the list, and some are already facing penalties.

    Members of Congress showed appreciation to the two Pussy Riot members for speaking to them about Russia’s human rights abuse.

    Senator Benjamin Cardin said, “The only way we’re going to get advancements on human rights is to put a spotlight on those who are violating human rights to stand up and make it clear that we will not accept these behaviors.”

    Other politicians who were present in the private meeting include Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Cong. Steve Cohen, Sen. Chris Murphy, Sen. Jeff Flake, and others.

    Pussy Riot was founded in 2011 and the group consists of more or less 11 women who are opposed to the ways of President Vladimir Putin. Their protest performances typically touch on issues related to LGBT rights, womens rights, and feminism.

    Pussy Riot: ‘Putin Lights Up The Fires’

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  • Megan Fox Proudly Shares Pictures Of Sons On ‘Ellen Show’

    Megan Fox, 27, proudly showed off pictures of his sons Bodhi, 2, and Noah, 19 months, on the Ellen Show.

    The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles actress beamed when the pictures of her sons were shown. She described Bodhi as being the chubby one, and Noah as “the one with the lips.” Ellen DeGeneres joked about the toddler’s naturally pouty lips and told Fox that he is too young to have lip injections.

    This is the first time the public has seen pictures of Fox’s son Noah with husband Brian Austin Green. Fox said that his youngest son looks “70 percent like Brian.”

    Megan Fox appears on ‘Ellen Show’.

    The first time Fox was a guest at the Ellen Show, nobody knew that she was pregnant. On her second visit, she had just had her baby. With the arrival of Noah, the family now has three boys – the two little boys Noah and Bohdi, and Kassius, 11, Green’s son from his previous relationship.

    After giving birth to Noah in as recently as February, Fox is back in shape.

    Fox also discussed her experiences while being pregnant with her first child, Bodhi. She said that she got pregnant with his son two weeks into shooting Ninja Turtles. The experience was hard for the actress as the film required her to jump, run, and do stunts. “I spent the whole shoot basically sick,” she said.

    Although Fox is happy with her family right now, she admitted to DeGeneres that neither of her two sons were planned. “The first one wasn’t planned either and I mean, we can’t let Brian near me anymore,” she said.

    Fox plays reporter April O’Neil on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is slated for release in theaters on August 8. The film also features other stars, such as Tony Shaloub, Johnny Knoxville, Jeremy Howard, William Fichtner, and Will Arnet.

    Megan Fox Stars in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles this summer.

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