Justin Bieber's Latest Move Actually Makes Him Likable Again (VIDEO)

vrijdag 27 september 2013

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by Linda Sharps 10 hours ago

Have you seen the Zach Galifianakis comedy series on Funny or Die called "Between Two Ferns"? It's basically Galifianakis conducting fake interviews with celebrities during which they both sit between two potted ferns and Galifianakis asks a bunch of strange and inappropriate questions. The resulting videos are always weird and awkward and deeply hilarious, and I've enjoyed every single one I've ever watched -- but none quite so much as his recent collaboration with Justin Bieber.

This particular "Between Two Ferns" episode is so great, in fact, I find myself reluctantly warming to Justin Bieber despite all his bratty behavior lately. I mean, any kid who's willing to let Zach Galifianakis badger him with the exact sort of insults disguised as questions we ALL want to ask -- not to mention the fantastic moment when Galifianakis angrily removed his belt and SPANKED him -- is okay in my book.

Galifianakis comes right out swinging by telling Bieber why he's thrilled to have him on the show:

It’s really exciting to talk to you, especially right in the middle of your public meltdown.

He goes on to say he's not sure how to talk to kids ("I've just never interviewed a 7-year-old before"), before asking him his first insightful question:

What was the last toy you got in a Happy Meal?

I have to say, Bieber does a great job of playing straight man. Check it out:

Haaaaaaaa. There are so many great lines from Galifianakis in this skit, I can't decide which is my favorite:

When you’re in the recording studio, do you ever think ‘Hey, what if I don’t make something shitty?'

You’ve had three hairstyles. What’s next for your career?

You said recently that Anne Frank could have been a Belieber ... Did you mean that if the Nazis had not taken her, and she lived to be in her 80s, she would have liked your music, presumably due to loss of hearing?

There hasn't been a time in the last six or seven years that I haven't urinated into a bucket. But I don't film it and put it on the Internet!

I don’t like your attitude, to be quite honest. Because you know what? YOU’RE TOO YOUNG TO BE SMOKING POT AND PEE PEEING IN BUCKETS AND DRIVING UP AND DOWN THE HIGHWAY FAST! I don’t think your mom would really mind if a stranger whipped her son.

Nothing dilutes public criticism like acknowledging it and making it funny as hell. Well played, Justin Bieber. Now pull up your damn pants.

What did you think of this video? Have you seen the "Between Two Ferns" series before?

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lives in Eugene, Oregon with her family, where she works from home while wrangling two rambunctious boys. She always has a caffeinated beverage in hand and a LEGO embedded in her foot.

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Melissa Gorga’s New Relationship Book Makes Her Marriage Sound Barbaric (PHOTOS)

woensdag 25 september 2013

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by Ericka Sóuter 14 hours ago

Fans of The Real Housewives of New Jersey know what a tight marriage Joe and Melissa Gorga have. If it wasn't rock solid, his sister Teresa Giudice would have successfully broken them up seasons ago. Well, Melissa has finally revealed all the secrets to their happy union in her new book Love Italian Style and boy does it have tongues wagging. It might be the most sexist, misogynistic, barbaric book on love and relationships ever written. Seriously. Not kidding. If this is what it takes to make a marriage work, then I bet most women would would prefer to stay single. Take a look at the most outrageous bits of advice from Melissa and Joe.

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Refusing to initiate is a Top Three reason men cheat. The ugliest girl in the world could come on to a man in that state of mind, and he might have to go for it. He thinks, At least someone wants me.

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is a veteran pop culture and celeb news writer. That experience boils down to two things: she knows way too much about the Kardashians and she dominates on Trivial Pursuit's arts and entertainment questions.

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Farrah Abraham Makes a Claim So Outrageous We Can Barely Laugh

maandag 23 september 2013

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I think Farrah Abraham might have an evil twin. That's the only logical explanation behind her very existence. Think about it, doesn't it kind of make sense? One day she's classy, the next she's trashy? One day she's filming a sex tape (#backdoormom4lyfe), and the next she's claiming she doesn't care about fame.

Ha, ha, ha, that's right. My best friend Farrah (stay tuned for our web series coming never to a computer nowhere near you) recently spoke about her relationship with the media. Did you know Farrah doesn't want to be famous? Stupid evil twin, making Farrah an integral part of the D-List.

Keep in mind before you read her sage words, the woman has a new TV show in the works. So it's not like she's this century's Emily Dickinson, interviewed from her home, the crawlspace beneath her stairs.

I've never really been about fame or attention from the television and the people who see me on it. Now in our lives we are very choosy about reality television and what we do. I think if there's no real educational impact or showing advocacy for something, then, you know, I don't really think it's a good thing to be a part of.

I hate it when people use the word 'literally' as a means of emphasis, but I'm going to make an exception. That quote LITERALLY makes no sense. Not one whit. If Farrah really believes what she's saying, here are five other things she's likely to believe are true.

1. Unicorns

They exist, they have powers, and every day that passes is another chance for Farrah to meet one and befriend it.

2. Thunder Is Just Angels Bowling

Every time there is a thunderstorm, Farrah can be heard to yell out, "STRIKE!" Little does she knows, the angels are actually really into Settlers of Catan right now.

3. Invisibility

When Farrah doesn't want to deal with a problem, she believes that she "turns invisible." What actually happens is that she stops blinking and begins holding her breath while we all avoid her for fear she has gone quietly mad.

4. Cleaning Elves

Farrah doesn't own a mop, because she believes her home is cleaned by an army of well-meaning elves. You should see her bathroom.

5. Her Hair Has Powers

Farrah believes that her long hair gives her powers including super-strength. Thankfully she does not believe her hair has given her the ability to fly.

Do you think Farrah really isn't interested in fame?

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Kate Middleton's Biographer Reveals What Makes the Duchess and Prince William a Good Match

dinsdag 17 september 2013

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by Maressa Brown 1 hour ago

Details about Duchess Catherine's past, present, and clues to her future are all coming out at warp speed now that Kate: A Biography (can't get more straightforward than that!) is due out on October 1, and author Marcia Moody is dishing to the press to pique our interest in the book. While we're learning lots about Kate as a fashion icon (she used to be a tomboy!) and Kate's work and charities, the juice I find most intriguing centers around her relationship with Prince William.

Thankfully, Parade notes that much of the book is spent on their romance -- how Kate and William met, fell in love, and married. Thus, the magazine decided to ask Moody the intriguing question we'd all like to know the answer to: "What makes Kate and William a good match?" 

Moody's response:

Kate and William just click, like any couple in a good relationship, and it’s so clear when you see them together. They have shared interests and life-views, a similar sense of humor, their friends all know each other, they love each other’s families, they strive for the same things, and they are in love.

Awww, so sweet! I love that she notes how it's something that's easily perceived when you see them together, because how spouses interact and come off as a couple really does say so much about how powerful their bond is. Actually, I would say how they "click" is more apparent from their chemistry than all of the other aspects Moody listed -- the common interests, same goals, loving one another's families. Sure, that's important, and awesome if that happens to be the case for you, but those factors are not necessarily integral to making a relationship work.

In other words, we all have different compatibilities that tie us to our partner. I have friends with polar opposite political views than their spouse (I don't know how they do it, but they do!), and friends who barely understand what their spouse does for a living.

In cases like that, I feel like it's more about understanding and supporting one another's interests and goals. And maybe being open to spending time with (maybe even just keeping the peace with!) one another's families -- even if we're not ready to declare our in-laws our new BFFs. You do your best, you know? I'm sure there are couples who are completely on the exact same wavelength most of the time, but many are not and simply love the other person enough to work through their differences. And they have other strengths and commonalities that balance it all out. In fact, I'd venture to guess there are more couples like that than the former!

Still, what Moody says Kate and William have make them very lucky. Not to mention ... even more compatible than they would be if all they had was chemistry. Sounds like it's even further confirmation that their fairy tale romance is actually the real deal!

What do you think makes Kate and William a great match? Where do you and your partner differ -- and see eye-to-eye on interests, life-views, sense of humor, etc.?

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has enjoyed reporting and writing for a variety of entertainment and women's magazines and websites. More often than not, you'll find her blogging, hitting the gym, reading, researching something on her iPhone, laughing, chatting at an above-"normal" volume, or getting her caffeine fix.

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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth's Split Makes Us Feel So Many Feelings

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by Adriana Velez 14 hours ago

Y'all, it's official. We told you about how Miley Cyrus Twitter-dumped Liam Hemsworth over the weekend. Now her rep confirms Miley's engagement with Liam is officially off. Dunzo. Finito. Other word in another language that means over and ends in the letter "o." Can someone name one? Whatever. The point is, that thing we kept forgetting was supposed to happen (Miley and Liam getting married someday) is NOT going to happen after all. What a relief! Not that we believed that wedding was ever actually going to take place, because don't make me laugh. But at least they've finally dropped the exhausting charade.

"Liam and Miley are completely done and broken up," an insider told Us Weekly. And now, as we sort through the shattered wreckage of this on-again, off-again love story, it is time for us to feel our feelings. Here are all the emotions we're having about the Miley-Liam split.

First of all, we're just tremendously grateful that this engagement is over and everyone is moving on.

I mean, what took you so long, Liam? How much of Miley's immature acting out could you take? And how dense could you be that this girl was just not that into you?

We don't understand why anyone would even attempt to marry Miley Cyrus. You do not marry Miley. You witness Miley.

Every time Miley and Liam told us they were TOTALLY still a couple, we were just so exasperated.

Seriously losing patience with these two. And then after that crazy VMAs performance? We just lost it.

 

So yes, we're extremely happy with Miley and Liam for finally arriving at this very mature conclusion, however they reached it.

Seriously, brought us to tears. But a warning to you, Miley and Liam. Do not, DO NOT!!! Attempt a reconciliation. Ever. Not even when you're in you're 80s. I am warning you.

How do you feel about Miley and Liam's split?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Adriana Velez

is a staff writer who dabbles in food, parenting, news, entertainment, molecular biology, and anything else that that pops into her head. She lives with her elementary school-aged son in Brooklyn, land of urban farms and artisan everything.  

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Prince William and Kate Middleton Accept a Gift That Makes a Huge Difference for Special Needs People

zaterdag 14 september 2013

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by Adriana Velez Yesterday at 6:30 PM

Of all the gifts Prince William and Kate received for their new son, George, this has to be the sweetest. Tazia Fawley, a 43-year-old woman with Down syndrome, painted a depiction of the Bristol Balloon Festival. It's a brightly-hued, joy-filled painting perfect for a child's room. And Fawley spent six months creating it. Will and Kate make it a practice to turn down most gifts, but they had to make an exception and graciously accepted Fawley's gift. Accepting the painting sends a strong message about fighting the stigma against Down syndrome. 

Heart and Sold, an organization that promotes art created by people with special needs, sent a photo of the finished painting to Will and Kate to see if they would accept it. And how could they not? It's adorable, for one thing. But it was also a chance for the couple to embrace the Down syndrome community and draw attention to Heart and Sold.

But more than that, Will and Kate are setting an example for recognizing and valuing the contributions of people with special needs. Suzie Moffat, the director of Heart and Sold, says "In England, there always has been a stigma attached to (Down syndrome), and now that is washed away by the fact that the Duke and Duchess have accepted that painting. For this to happen, it’s kind of turned that negativity around.” The acceptance of the painting also has the power to encourage other people with Down syndrome to pursue their passion for art.

Will paintings from other artists represented by Heart and Sold start flying off the shelves now, just like every dress Kate wears? I don't know -- it would be amazing if they did! But at the least, I think it's probably their hope that this gesture helps change a few people's perspective.

Do you think accepting this gift will change how people in the UK think of people with Down syndrome?

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is a staff writer who dabbles in food, parenting, news, entertainment, molecular biology, and anything else that that pops into her head. She lives with her elementary school-aged son in Brooklyn, land of urban farms and artisan everything.  

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Sara Gilbert's 'Secret' Makes Us Love Johnny Galecki Even More (VIDEO)

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by Jeanne Sager 9 hours ago

Ready for a secret? Actress Sara Gilbert hopes so. The Talk co-host was spilling them this week in a special week of letting the cat out of the bag, and her's has as much to do with her one-time Roseanne star Johnny Galecki as it does herself.

It turns out Gilbert, who quietly came out of the closet three years ago, has known she was gay for a long time. Heck, she says she knew way back in her child star days, when she was working with and dating Galecki. And she was dating an older woman part of the time!

So how does the Big Bang Theory actor feel about his ex-girlfriend sharing that she was not really into him?

According to Gilbert herself, Galecki knew! And he kept her secret for her! Aww! That is true friendship.

Explaining what it was like telling her boyfriend why she would get depressed after a make-out session, Gilbert said:

He was super sweet about it ... No one knew at the show, and Johnny held the secret the whole time. I was always so scared if it came out.

It's hard enough for someone to come out of the closet to friends and family, but an actress has to do it to the whole country -- and people aren't always as accepting as they should be. Keeping that secret for her meant protecting Sara emotionally and probably even protecting her career.

Good for him! And good for Sara for finding the strength to be herself.

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Are you a Galecki fan? Did this just boost him in your eyes?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jeanne Sager

writes articles for The Stir by day, slays closet monsters and bounds through bedtime stories with her elementary schooler by night. The Phineas and Ferb soundtrack reverberates through her brain.

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Brooks Forester's New 'Lady' Friend Makes Him Look Even More Lonely and Bitter

donderdag 12 september 2013

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by Mary Fischer 3 hours ago

Depending on my mood on any given day of the week, I go back and forth with whether I think Brooks Forester is a stand-up dude for dumping Desiree Hartsock instead of leading her on -- or he's just really sad and pathetic and has all sorts of commitment issues.

And unfortunately, after seeing this photo montage of Brooks backpacking in the mountains with someone he described as his "little lady," I'm really starting to think he's going to wind up being the male version of the old woman who lives alone with her cats.

The "lady" in question is none other than Brooks' dog. Right after announcing her as his hiking "date," he made a weird comment about cheating that also referenced the dog that will really make you scratch your head.

I feel like you'll get the gist of this tweet better by actually seeing it, so here it is:

Um, excuse me? I guess I've never really paid much attention to a dog's demeanor when he/she is dropping a deuce -- but thanks for the visual, Brooks.

How did he go from saying he was taking a hike to talking about cheating and poop right afterward? And what's he referring to with the #Shame bit? Is he pissed that someone cheated on him (like Des technically did), or is he feeling shameful for putting so much thought into the similarities between a dog pooping and someone being unfaithful?

Something seems fishy here -- and it's pretty obvious that Brooks is bitter about some aspect of his life in addition to being lonely. I mean, the dude is chilling in the woods with a canine friend, for crying out loud. Did I mention he's a former reality TV star? He shouldn't have any problems scoring a date -- so what gives?

I'm no expert, but it seems to me that Brooks has some sort of definite internal conflict going on right now that he needs to resolve as soon as possible. I mean, he really is a pretty great catch (at least on the outside). It would be such a shame for him to wind up growing old by himself while living in a cave with a pack of coyotes or something.

Get it together already Brooks -- before it's too late!

Do you think Brooks is going through a tough time right now?

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is the writer behind The Mommyologist, and the mom of a future famous comedian. Her current loves include Pinot Grigio on ice and Harry Styles -- in that order.

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Miley Cyrus Rides 'Wrecking Ball' Naked and Makes Out With Sledgehammer in New Music Video

dinsdag 10 september 2013

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by Jill Baughman 1 hour ago

Say what you will about Miley Cyrus, she certainly knows how to make headlines. Ever since her much talked about (and that's putting it lightly) twerking performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, you've just gotta wonder: Is this a desperate cry for help and attention, or does Miley know exactly what she's doing because we just can't seem to get enough of her? Take a look at her most recent music video, "Wrecking Ball," which broke a Vevo record by racking up 14 million page views in less than 24 hours.

Guess there's no such thing as bad publicity, right?

Especially because the video features her riding around on a wrecking ball completely naked. And of course she licks and makes out with a sledgehammer as well. As she strips down to reveal her most "vulnerable" self, again, one has to ask ... is this actually art or just an overt sexual display meant to drive up the page views?

Here is the video, and it's kind of NSFW:

Quite a different vibe from her twerking performance with Robin Thicke, eh? I wish I could say she kept her tongue in control this time around, but ...

As the second single off of her upcoming Bangerz album, photographer Terry Richardson directed the video. A "source" "exclusively" told HollywoodLife.com that "she chose him to direct her video because he’s all about pushing boundaries and making a statement. That’s what Miley’s into right now .... Miley loved the idea of going naked because it suits the song -- she’s showing her naked emotions. It’s her vulnerable side and it’s not something she shows very often, so having nudity made sense."

But don't you think there is a difference between being naked and vulnerable, and making out with a sledgehammer? Some of her poses are so cheesingly (yes that's a word) sexual, it's kind of hard to see this emotional angst and only a girl who really wants to show off her hot body and grind on some construction tools.

And if you're wondering what Dad Billy Ray had to say about the video, well, here's his latest tweet after "Wrecking Ball" came out: "Trying to type, tweet, twerk and ride a wrecking ball naked all at the same time while carrying a sledgehammer is proving difficult ! PEACE." Is it me or is this reaction to his daughter's latest crazy stunt a tad disturbing? Wouldn't any other (good? normal?) dad be completely overwhemled and grossed out by this? Kind of explains a lot, actually.

Well, still, gotta give kudos to Miley for yet again stirring the pot and getting us talking. The page views clearly indicate that we're all simply fascinated/bewildered by the girl. If only we could discuss Nobel Peace Prize winners and cancer researchers with such ardent fervor.

What do you think of Miley Cyrus's latest music video, "Wrecking Ball"?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jill Baughman

is the copy chief of The Stir and geeks out over all the nuances and weirdness of the English language.

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Woman's 'Dream Patio' Becomes Her Worst Nightmare After Contractor Makes Off With Her Savings (VIDEO)

dinsdag 3 september 2013

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by Mary Fischer 1 hour ago

Every time I hear a story about someone getting screwed out of their hard earned cash by a contractor, it makes me more and more leery of doing any sort of renovation to my house.

Take Michelle Beutler, for example -- a woman who saved up her money for 10 years in order to have a flagstone patio put into her backyard. As you will hear in this video, she hired a landscaper and he completed the job -- but after he cashed her almost $5,500 check, things went into the crapper pretty quickly.

Just wait until you hear how this dude conned her!

Doesn't stuff like this make your blood boil? And can you believe this guy wasn't even licensed?

Ugh. We've been talking about finishing our bonus room and basement and putting in a nice stone patio down the road. But I'm so worried that something like this will happen to us and we'll wind up getting duped.

It just seems almost impossible to know who you can trust when hiring someone. The only way we'll ever bite the bullet is if we get great referrals from friends or, at the very least, solid references from the contractors in question. But what if they turn out to be shady too? (You never know.)

And I'll go absolutely nuts if we wind up getting mixed up with someone who leaves us broke and with a huge mess on our hands -- especially considering how much dough we'll have to fork over to achieve the look we want with our house.

Sigh. Sometimes I really think it would be easier to just pack up and move to a home that has every single feature we're hoping to eventually have in this one. At least that way we won't have to get any potentially dishonest third parties involved. (Except for the realtor. Oh boy.)

Have you ever had an issue with a contractor?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mary Fischer

is the writer behind The Mommyologist, and the mom of a future famous comedian. Her current loves include cosmopolitans, reality TV, and shoes that don't pinch her feet.

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2 Dead After OD'ing on 'Molly,' Showing It’s More Dangerous Than Miley Cyrus Makes It Sound

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by Emily Abbate 3 hours ago

Did you hear the news? Two concert-goers died last weekend. Two young adults by the names of Jeff Russ, 23, and Olivia Rotondo, 22. Not because of some raging stampede at the Electric Zoo electronic music festival over on Randall's Island, which they had probably both been looking forward to for months. But because they took some bad MDMA -- a crazy powerful form of Ecstasy that many people know as Molly (thanks, Miley).

Well I'm here to tell you that this bullshit needs to stop. I've seen the rants on Facebook from people who were planning on attending Sunday's concert, complaining that two people ruined the party for thousands. Get a grip, people. This is bigger than one day of music.

Molly is NOT a joke. It's not something that we should be OK with celebrities "casually" listing off in their songs. If we don't take this fad drug seriously, these two highly talked about overdoses will be just the tip of the iceberg of what's to come.

People take Molly because they want to "let loose" and have a good time. People take Molly because other people are taking Molly. They take it because it seems like the cool thing to do at some sort of music festival just like Electric Zoo. But are the same people that are handing out these pills talking about the potential side effects? Ha. No. They're talking about the carazzayyyyyy trip the user's gonna have. Idiots.

Well let's talk facts. MDMA increases the activity of three neurotransmitters in the brain: serotonin, dopamine, and norephinephrine. It generally makes users feel hyped up, pretty emotional, and euphoric for about three to six hours. Side effects? Sharp frightening elevations in blood pressure and body temperature, intractable seizures, and cardiac arrhythmia. In short: This is some dangerous shit. There's no "safe" way to pop Molly. And whether you're just "trying it" for the first time or a Molly veteran, you have just as much of a chance of ending up like these Zoo-goers.

My stance: Feeling "euphoric" for a little while is in no way worth risking your life. From 2004 to 2008, there was a 74.8 percent increase in MDMA-related visits to the ER. Today? I can't even IMAGINE what kind of skyrocketing numbers are happening. Yeah yeah yeah, anyone could have their life cut short doing everyday things like driving or even walking down the street. But users have gotta be really blind if they think that trying Molly is "no big deal."

Do you agree?

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Johnny Depp Makes Open 'Dating Pact' With Amber Heard -- Good Luck With That

maandag 2 september 2013

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by Julie Ryan Evans Yesterday at 10:12 AM

Johnny Depp. He's the sexy rebel who has made us swoon for years. We love his bad boy ways and have never expected the expected from him. So news of the 50-year-old's (I know, hard to believe he's 50!) "dating pact" with current girlfriend Amber Heard, 27, isn't necessarily surprising. It just feels doomed for disaster. 

First there were reports that Heard was getting fed up with Johnny 'smothering' her. Reportedly the tanking of The Lone Ranger had Johnny bummed out, and he was leaning too hard on her, driving her crazy. Now, Look magazine is reporting that Depp, willing to do anything to keep her, has laid out a very liberal "dating pact" that allows her to dip into the bisexual pool that she frequented before she and Depp became an item about 14 months ago (Heard previously dated photographer Tasya van Ree for four years). 

A "source close to the couple" said:

Johnny always knew this aspect of her life was important and he says as long as she makes it clear he’s her number one, she can do whatever she likes. It’s liberating for both of them. They are both very honest and open with each other and this pact has just made them stronger as a couple.

One of the stipulations is reportedly that she must tell him who she's with and what they're doing. AND that she must limit her extra affairs to women only.

Amber’s always been honest with Johnny and told him from the start that she can’t change who she is, and that she’ll always be interested in women as well as men. He has now promised her it’s fine if she has someone on the side, as long as they’re the same sex.

IF it's true (I'm skeptical that he'd really reveal something so personal), it all sounds so modern and accepting. We know monogamy certainly doesn't always have the best record, and if it works for them, then great. I just don't see how it will.

He seems to adore her, and she wants more. While there's usually one partner in a relationship who likes the other a little more, this seems bigger than that. His "pact" seems like a desperate move to try and keep her when she may not want to be kept.  I hope it works out for them, but my guess is we'll be seeing news of their split sooner rather than later.

What do you think of Johnny Depp's dating pact with Amber Heard?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Julie Ryan Evans

can be found writing from coffee houses wherever she may be. The quality of her days is largely influenced by the seat she nabs and whether a protein plate is available.

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High School Bans ‘Revealing’ Cheerleading Uniforms From Class But Makes Girls Wear Them to Games

dinsdag 27 augustus 2013

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Can we talk about high school sports uniforms for a second? Specifically the uniforms for teenage girls? A community in Florida is in a tizzy at the moment after the school banned cheerleaders from wearing their uniforms to class -- because they don't meet the dress code.

Turns out it's perfectly OK for the girls to shake their hind ends in the short skirts and sleeveless tops in front of fans at a Countryside High School football game, but the school has put the kibosh on actually letting them into class.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

If it ain't good enough for the classroom, why are you letting the kids wear it at a school function? More to the point, why is this the outfit you are providing?

For years I worked as a reporter on the sidelines of high school sporting events. The dichotomy between the uniforms for female athletes and male athletes was striking.

Girls' outfits were always form fitting, always revealing. Boys' outfits were sometimes form fitting (generally wrestling and cross country) but not always, and very rarely did they reveal much more than one would expect to see in a classroom.

Often as I set up my camera to take photos of teams, I would notice girls -- generally girls who weren't stick thin, although not necessarily obese by any means -- uncomfortably yanking down skimpy shorts to try to cover more thigh or trying to adjust impossibly short skirts.

It always bothered me, the photographer. Now it bothers me, the mom. My daughter is currently in youth soccer, where uniforms are unisex. Over-sized shorts and ballooning t-shirts are just the name of the game.

But my memory of my own awkwardness as a teenage girl, my discomfort with my body (and eventual plunge into the world of eating disorders), makes me fear the day she may decide to take on a high school sport and be forced to put her body on display because, well, she's a girl and that's how it works for female athletes in high school.

This is my own personal battle, I'll admit, but it dovetails with the case in Pinellas County, Florida quite well, doesn't it?

Here we have a school where the girls seem to be OK with their cheerleading uniforms, proud of them even. They want to wear them to class to show their school pride -- much as teen athletes do in many schools across the country. But the uniform isn't "appropriate," at least not according to this high school's dress code.

Hello, McFly!

Parents are calling for the school to give these girls a break on the dress code, but the answer seems to be the very opposite.

It isn't the dress code that's the problem. It's the uniform.

Do we really need cheerleading uniforms that can't pass muster with a basic school dress code? Do we really need to put girls who are already dealing with the myriad issues of puberty in outfits like this?

I recognize that athletic uniforms can only be so loose -- for safety's sake -- but if a skirt is so short that it isn't allowed in the classroom, then it is probably a little too revealing. And if it's a little too revealing, why are you forcing girls to wear it? What message are you sending those girls? And what about the girls you're keeping out of sports -- girls who could probably use a safe and positive means of weight control like exercise -- because of uniforms that are made only for the stick thin?

What do you make of this situation? Should teenage girls be wearing athletic uniforms that don't meet the dress code? Would you let YOUR daughter wear a uniform that she couldn't wear to class?

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Suki Waterhouse and Bradley Cooper's Big Age Difference Makes Us Wonder How Long They'll Last

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by Emily Abbate 1 hour ago

It feels like just yesterday we were privileged to the first photos of Bradley Cooper and his then 20-year-old girlfriend model Suki Waterhouse. You know, right after Cooper made a big splash in the media saying that his Silver Linings Playbook costar Jennifer Lawrence was "too young for him." Well, the couple who everyone thought was just reaching out for publicity back in April is still going strong nearly five months later. They were most recently spotted canoodling in Paris, relaxing in a park and reading a book.

She may or may not look like she's 16 years old in her overall and sneaker getup, which makes me feel a little awkward. I'll also note that no one really lays like that comfortably to read a book together. Regardless, they seem pretty engrossed in one another and happy. A happy that no one expected.

... could it be that Suki and Bradley are legit? Seems like the 17-year age gap isn't really fazing them, so why should it bother us -- right?

The thing with age and relationships is that so many people are just used to two people dating that are close in age. A few years here and there, that's not something that brings up a red flag. But a 17-year age gap? Obviously people ask questions. Why is Bradley into this younger girl? Is it only for her looks? Why does Suki want to date someone who is so much older than her? Is she with him for the money?

We don't know. And although it may not be my style to date that much older, I truly do believe you can't help who you fall for. Maybe Bradley and Suki will be together for years to come because they've found qualities in one another that make them happy (personally, I doubt it). Maybe they'll call off the whole thing next week.

At the end of the day, though, you love who you love and heck -- you're entitled.

What do you think of Bradley Cooper and Suki Waterhouse together?

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Robert Pattinson's Visit to Sick Kids in Hospital Makes Us Fall Even More in Love With Him

maandag 26 augustus 2013

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by Mary Fischer 6 hours ago

You guyyyssss! He may be a major Hollywood hottie who's all kinds of sexy and mysterious -- but after hearing that Robert Pattinson visited the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles to brighten the day for some young fans, it's impossible not to be even more crazy about him.

He went to the hospital and surprised the patients by doing arts and crafts with them (OMG, he's crafty), and he also signed autographs and took pics with the kids.

And now we're all wondering where in the heck he's been hiding this softer, more human side of himself (no vampire pun intended.)

Even though many of us love and adore Rob, he does tend to come off as a bit standoffish and cold at times when he's out and about in public. He seems like the type who keeps to himself and doesn't like to put too much of his private life on display -- but who knew he had such a kind, selfless, caring personality underneath his stunning good looks?!?

He really needs to think about letting this side come out a little more often -- not that we actually need a reason to adore him anymore than we already do.

Can you even imagine how thrilled those children must have been? And it's not like he's some random celebrity they've never heard of -- he's like, a really, really big deal.

Hmm. I hate to say it, but maybe breaking up with Kristen Stewart was the best thing that ever happened to Rob, especially if being on his own somehow prompted him to make such a thoughtful gesture towards those kids.

(Keep it up, Rob. The whole do-gooder thing really looks good on you.)

Are you surprised that Rob has such a great heart?

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Robert Pattinson Makes Out With New Girl -- Kristen, Look Away!!

zaterdag 24 augustus 2013

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by Kiri Blakeley 13 hours ago

Don't look, Kristen Stewart, don't loooook!!! Look awaaaaayyyy! OMG, it's your boyfriend -- ahem, I mean, your ex-boyfriend, making out with some other girl! And they're like lying down 'n' stuff. It's horrible, I tell you, horrible!! Okay, wait, it's just for a movie. So Robert Pattinson is, like, fake making out. But you know how that goes. You and Rob once "fake" made out on Twilight too. So who is this chick out to steal our Rob out from under our Kristen?

Her name is Mia Wasikowska. (Names like hers just make cut and paste a Godsend!) Anyway, she starred in the HBO series Treatment, as well as the feature films Alice in Wonderland and Jane Eyre. She'll also be starring in an upcoming version of Madame Bovary. Because she totally has that kind of face that screams, I should have been born in the 19th century!

But now she's starring with Rob in Maps to the Stars. Photogs recently caught them getting hot and heavy for a horizontal scene in Los Angeles. When they broke lips, they started laughing. Hey, I bet Kristen isn't laughing. Have some empathy, y'all.

Just kidding, I'm sure that Kristen knows they're just acting. They're professionals! I mean, actors hardly ever hook up on set. Wait, who am I kidding? They always hook up on set! Hell, even the actors and the directors sometimes hook up. If you can believe it! (Cough.)

But, lo, what is this? It appears that Mia already has a boyfriend. He would be Jesse Eisenberg, who starred in The Social Network.

But ... as I recall, Kristen had a boyfriend too when she started Twilight. Fat lot of good that did! Hopefully we won't see Mia over at Rob's swanky bachelor pad any time soon. Kristen has enough competition.

Do you think Mia and Rob are hooking up?

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Cause of Death for Hannah Anderson’s Mom Only Makes DiMaggio’s Motives Harder to Understand

dinsdag 20 augustus 2013

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by Adriana Velez 3 hours ago

A sad bit of closure has been reached in the case of abducted teen Hannah Anderson. The San Diego coronor's office has released the cause of death for Hannah's mother: Christina Anderson died from "blunt force injury of head." Her death has been ruled a homicide, and she was declared dead at 8:25 p.m. though police do not know at what time she actually died. According to a leaked arrest warrant, Anderson was found in family friend James DiMaggio's burned home next to a crowbar.

Since the coroner's report doesn't mention burns or smoke inhalation, we may be able to infer that she died before DiMaggio's home was set on fire ... but that doesn't make her death any less horrific or tragic. She was still murdered in a brutal way. And we still don't know why.

There are the allegations that Christina and her 8-year-old son, Ethan, were tortured before their deaths. There is no new information either confirming or refuting this. And there is still no report on the cause of Ethan's death. According to reports, his body was found badly burned. So a lot of questions are still to be answered -- and yet I'm not sure how much we really want to know.

But most puzzling of all, even if police do prove that DiMaggio killed Christina and Ethan, we may never know what his motivation was. Does Hannah even know? She says she didn't even know her mother and brother had been killed.

With DiMaggio also dead, police are left to piece the case together based on what they can find. With every new detail revealed, it's even more infuriating to know that DiMaggio will never have to answer for his alleged crimes -- if he really was responsible for the deaths of Christina, Ethan, and their dog.

Do you think police will ever figure out why Christina and Ethan were killed?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Adriana Velez

is a staff writer who dabbles in food, parenting, news, entertainment, molecular biology, and anything else that that pops into her head. She lives with her elementary school-aged son in Brooklyn, land of urban farms and artisan everything.  

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Teeny Tiny Nursery for Baby Girl Makes the Best of Tight Quarters

zaterdag 17 augustus 2013

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by Gabrielle Blair Yesterday at 5:01 PM in Baby

Small spaces can present such a challenge when it comes to designing a nursery, which is why I love sharing examples of how to do it right! This nursery for baby girl Margot is tight quarters to be sure, but everything is so light and bright and fits perfectly, so who cares? 

Check out the photos to see what I mean ...

The big window in this small room helps immensely by allowing plenty of natural light to come flooding in, an easy way to make things feel more open. Notice the flower box outside. Such a lovely touch! 

Baby girl's mom is an anatomical illustrator -- cool, right? The pieces on the wall are her own works, a personal touch and non-traditional in every sense of the word in a totally awesome way.  

The corner houses a cute little nook filled with books and other treasures. I also really like the mirror hung at eye level for tummy time and crawling adventures. So smart!

Paper flowers and hanging shelves for book storage are both delightful additions and a smart use of space too. 

So there you have it: that's how a tight space is decorated right! Keep the fixtures light and the clutter off the floor, add storage where you can, and remember that minimalism is your friend!

Do you have any experience decorating a small space for your child? I'd love to hear about it! 

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Kristen Stewart Makes a Major 'Career' Move We Never Saw Coming

woensdag 14 augustus 2013

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by Mary Fischer 2 hours ago

Get. Outta. Town! She must be experiencing a lull in her movie career, because Kristen Stewart reportedly enrolled at UCLA and plans on studying English Literature. Yep -- KStew's going back to school to get her degree and become intellectual and all that shiz.

Supposedly she still plans on taking film roles here and there and weaving her studies into her routine -- which may prove to be a bit of a challenge given how rigorous some college programs are these days. (But you know she'll get all sorts of extensions and special treatment from her professors. Lucky.)

Want to know the reason why she's interested in hitting the books again?

Supposedly she's "considering a life after film" and figures getting a degree from a prestigious university will pretty much set her up to do anything she wants in the future.

Life after film? What life after film? Doesn't she realize who she is? I mean, it's all well and good that she's making her education a priority -- but does she really think she'll have to worry about landing a job at any point down the road? I think not. She's Bella Swan/Cullen, for crying out loud, and she always will be. There's a certain degree of job security that comes along with her name.

And that's why I think going back to school probably has more to do with Kristen having a bit more time on her hands now than she did while filming the Twilight Saga -- and while dating Robert Pattinson. She needs something to do on all those lonely nights instead of gluing herself to the TV or reading about Rob's latest mystery blonde in the tabloids, so burying her nose in various text books will likely help fill the void, don't you think?

All jokes aside, however, I guess we have to give her credit for setting a good example by making the decision to continue her education even though she's financially set and all. Most young women in her shoes wouldn't even dream of committing to something as grueling as an English Lit degree, so maybe Kristen really is even more mature and grounded than anyone gives her credit for.

What are your thoughts on KStew going to UCLA?

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Jennifer Aniston Makes Shocking 'Baby Bump' Confession

dinsdag 13 augustus 2013

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by Maressa Brown 12 hours ago

Jennifer Aniston baby watch has been going strong for YEARS. So it's no surprise that when she recently stepped out in a curve-hugging purple dress at the We're the Millers premiere, which made it look like her abs weren't nearly as washboard as usual, everyone screamed, "BABY BUMP!" Poor Jen. She had no choice but to set the record straight and explain to The Kyle and Jackie O what was going on with her tummy: "Just a couple of pounds."

Mind-blowing revelation there, huh? Ugh. I realize she's JENNIFER freakin' ANISTON, a gorgeous, popular, working actress-turned-celebrity who has the world by a string pretty much, but I really do feel bad for her that the tradeoff for all that glitz and glam is having to basically disclose every single minor weight fluctuation she experiences! Otherwise the public is going to have some serious questions about what's going on in her uterus! What a pain.

We can lament how we don't have Jen's hair, skin, or upper arms 'til the cows come home, but seriously, having to explain a nonexistent baby bump is one thing no woman would EVER want to have to deal with. Most of us would be mortified if we constantly had to field speculation about our stomachs. "Nope, sorry, no baby. Just bloated from the beer and pizza I ate last night!"

Most of us experience slight weight ups and downs on a regular basis. A couple of pounds is NBD! Most of us would never be able to wear a slinky, satin dress like the one she wore without wearing at least one pair of extremely, super-compressive Spanx -- and even then, it may be a no-no ...

And like it or not, all of the above is normal. We're women who give birth to other human beings, who have a menstrual cycle (eee!), who eat (oh no!), who might occasionally skip the gym (OMG!). We're not plastic dolls. Neither's Jen. 'Course she never really has to justify any of this blather about her belly with a response ... but Qs about it should never be fired her way in the first place.

Do you think it's crazy how Jen has to constantly field questions about her weight and/or whether or not she's pregnant? Would it drive you nuts to be in her shoes?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Maressa Brown

has enjoyed reporting and writing for a variety of entertainment and women's magazines and websites. More often than not, you'll find her blogging, hitting the gym, reading, researching something on her iPhone, laughing, chatting at an above-"normal" volume, or getting her caffeine fix.

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