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Friday, January 18, 2013

'American Idol': Nicki Minaj And Mariah Carey Bring Bickering To Chicago, And ...

Kim Kardashian is at the helm of our worst-dressed list again. Pregnant or not, her distracting shoes merit a spot here. Elsewhere in the world of material better-suited for a bedspread or tablecloth, we saw Kirsten Dunst and Jennifer Lawrence in

The pink-haired singer and the mustachioed New York Times columnist discuss their take on globalization in our fictional chat series.

Nicki Minaj violated 1 of the 3 major rules of STEAKHOUSE ETIQUETTE when she asked for A.1. sauce inside Boa but she ain't the only meat sinner in our…

The hit singing competition “American Idol” kicked off its highly anticipated 12th season Wednesday night amidst swirling rumors of a feud between judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey. Yes, the show does still focus on finding amazing singers, but

Despite throwing buckets of cash at new judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban, American Idol continued its ratings decline last night, with the season premiere clocking in a full 19 percent lower than last season's premiere and 17.8 million

Lance Armstrong to Oprah: Story was 'one big lie'

Saying his "mythic, perfect story" was "one big lie," Lance Armstrong admitted that he cheated during most of his famed cycling career and that he bullied people who dared to tell the truth about it. After denying doping allegations for more than a

The disgraced cyclist says he took a "cocktail" of performance-enhancing drugs because he had a "ruthless desire to win"

And now Lance Armstrong's televised cheating confession raises the question of whether, when it comes to fallen heroes, there's anything Americans won't forgive and forget. From Bill Clinton (again toast of the Democratic Party) to Charlie Sheen (again

Lance Armstrong confessed to doping his way to seven Tour de France titles in a 90-minute interview with Oprah tonight. He said he started cheating in the mid-1990s, and took EPO, blood transfusions, and testosterone until

Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey: Dueling 'Idol' fashion styles

Nicki Minaj stopped by The Tonight Show with Jay Lenolast night, where she confirmed that her feud with fellow American Idol judge Mariah Carey defini.

Last night (January 16), Nicki Minaj made her long-awaited American Idol debut. After all the feud nonsense leading up to it, it was a pretty cordial passive-aggressive affair, with Nicki and Mariah Carey sniping at each other about various hard

Last night, the twelfth season of American Idol premiered and brought us the start of the long-awaited and highly anticipated feud between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj! And Perezcious readers, if you missed it, it was all we could have ever hoped for

The powers that be at American Idol want us to think that Mariah Carey and Nicki were at each other's throats from the get go, in one of the most ostentatious diva battles pop culture has ever witnessed. Footage from the relatively harmonious first day

Was Manti Te'o a schemer or prey?

(SOUTH BEND, Ind.) -- Not long before Notre Dame played Michigan State last fall, word spread that Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te'o had lost his grandmother and girlfriend within hours of each other.

Manti Te'o says he is the victim of a hoax. A "Catfish." His girlfriend, Lenay Kekua wasn't real. "To think that I shared my happiness about my relationship and details that I thought to be true about her just makes me sick," Te'o said in a

(USA Today Sports Images)Most details trickling out about the Manti Te'o story just leads to more questions. Sports Illustrated isn't the only publication that wrote about Te'o and his girlfriend, who was presumed to be dead but as Deadspin told us

Notre Dame's athletic director and the star of its near-championship football team said the widely-reported death of the star's girlfriend from leukemia during the 2012 football season was apparently a hoax, and the player said he was duped by it as

Manti Te'o and his non-existent girlfriend Lennay Kekua went public with their relationship in January 2012 and continued to date until she died in…

'Workaholics' and 'Kroll Show' Bow Big with Young Men

For seniors, the job search is on. Will life be anything like Workaholics after college? It's really up to you.

Workaholics Season 3: Episode 11: Booger Nights What's funny about unlimited self-blowjobs and getting paid to do the robot? I don't think I need to

Yes, it's all true. This whole college thing is a big sham. You're going to push your mind to its mental limits as you continuously exhaust your body with early wake up calls and long jaunts all over the damn place. And, after all that, you get a piece

These throwback videos show what the cast of Comedy Central's Workaholics was up to on YouTube before they made it big.

Is Sandy Hook a hoax?

First 9/11, now Sandy Hook — internet conspiracy theorists are tripping over themselves to allege that the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 20 children and six kids is actually a false flag operation designed to take their guns, or worse.

President Barack Obama went for broke today, announcing plans to introduce legislation by next week: an assault weapons ban, limits on high-capacity magazines, expanded background checks and new gun trafficking laws.

There have been a lot of videos and photos going around online making an unbelievable claim about the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown,

The December 2012 shootings at a Connecticut school made “Sandy Hook Elementary” a household name for “school shooting.” Now the name “Sandy Hook” may be taking on a different moniker: that of a government - created hoax, according to some

If you don't know what a Sandy Hook Truther is, take a moment to read Max Read of Gawker's illuminating look into their strange world. Basically, they are people who believe that the Sandy Hook shooting was actually some kind of elaborate hoax

'Workaholics' and 'Kroll Show' Bow Big with Young Men

Comedy Central is banking on Workaholics. The network took the opportunity of the Television Critics Association winter press tour to announce a pickup for fourth and fifth seasons -- and order a new series based on the

Comedy Central is putting on screening parties for Workaholics and Kroll Show.

By James Montgomery (@positivnegativ). Wednesdays are about to get weird once again: Comedy Central's "Workaholics" is back with all-new episodes, and this time out, the guys are drawing inspiration from the classics. "Basically, this is a lot like the

NEW YORK, January 17, 2013 – Young men overwhelmingly decided to #GetWeird last night with the return of COMEDY CENTRAL's hit series “Workaholics” and were treated to the premiere of the #1 brand in comedy's newest hit, “Kroll Show,” with the two

Martin Luther King, Jr. Fast Facts

Actor Danny Glover captured the attention of hundreds Thursday at the sixth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast as he spoke on King's contemporary relevance. The event was hosted by the Carter G. Woodson Black Awareness Committee, a student

New York City's civic, cultural, and community leaders will pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy on Monday with a day of performances and speeches at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Presented by BAM, Brooklyn Borough

How Martin Luther King Jr. Overcame “Christian” White Supremacy. — Thursday, January 17th, 2013 —. One of my earliest memories is of a substitute Sunday school teacher chastening me for putting a coin in my mouth.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have celebrated his 84th birthday today, and despite his assassination more than four decades ago, his speeches still resonate. With an ongoing unemployment crisis, a divided government

Birth name: Michael Luther King, Jr. Father: Martin Luther King, Sr., Baptist minister. Mother: Alberta (Williams) King. Marriage: Coretta (Scott) King (June 18, 1953 - April 4, 1968, his death). Children: Bernice, March 28, 1963; Dexter, January 30

Martin Luther King, Jr. Fast Facts

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Stuart Scott announces cancer return on Twitter

Scott, who went to UNC, is a popular anchor for ESPN.

Shortly before hosting SportsCenter Monday evening, ESPN anchor Stuart Scott (pictured) announced to his 270,517 Twitter followers that he is battling cancer for a second time: RELATED: Stuart Scott Battling Cancer…

Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah is getting a lot of attention. Several sources, including NBC News, say he admits to using performance enhancing drugs. It airs Thursday on OWN. ESPN's Stuart Scott says he's battling cancer again. NASA has a cool

Anchor says he goes straight from chemo to P90X or MMA.

(Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP). ESPN anchor Stuart Scott has announced that he will be undergoing chemotherapy for a recurrence of abdominal cancer. Stuart tweeted on Monday, "I'm back in the Fight. C reared its head again. Chemo evry 2 wks "

Class is in session

Continuing what has been a good offseason for offensive-minded coaches, the Chicago Bears hired Marc Trestman, fresh off winning his second Grey Cup as the head coach of the Canadian Football League's Montreal

With the Eagles and Bears going with other options, Bradley and Bevell's options have dissipated significantly.

Lost in the excitement over the introduction of new Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman is a question few in the media have the guts to ask. Fortunately, I'm not few in the media. And I'll ask that question right now: Coach Trestman, are you a

The Chicago Bears tabbed Marc Trestman out of the CFL to be the franchise's next coach. There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic.

Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey: Dueling 'Idol' fashion styles

Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey battle it out on the premiere of American Idol's twelfth season! Watch their best moments from last night here!

Despite the crowding, Mr. Darnell said he hoped ratings would strengthen through the season, in part because of the attention swirling around judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, who have been exchanging insults publicly for months. “We have a chance

Nicki Minaj stopped by The Tonight Show with Jay Lenolast night, where she confirmed that her feud with fellow American Idol judge Mariah Carey defini.

Waka Flocka To Chief Keef: 'You Ain't Gotta Hold No Gun'

Just two days after Chief Keef, the 17-year-old rapper from Chicago's South Side, was taken into custody, for having violated his probation, by a Cook County judge on Jan. 15, he's been sentenced to two months in a juvenile

Things have only gotten worse for Chief Keef. After his recent arrest for probation violation, Sosa is now getting hit with a $75,000 lawsuit for missing a show. Washington, DC based promotion company Team Major, LLC demand repayment of the missed

The judge says Chief Keef's appearance in a video, in which he fired a rifle at a gun range in New York, violated his probation.

Chief Keef was tearful today as he was sentenced to two months in a juvenile detention facility. The 17-year-old was found guilty of violating his probation thanks to the good folks at Pitchfork. Before being taken away, he told

Sandy Hook shooting hoax? Some people think so

On last night's "Anderson Cooper 360" Cooper talked about the bizarre Newtown conspiracy theory, started by Professor James Tracy, who insists the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary was a hoax. James Tracy, who teaches at Florida Atlantic University,

Yes, you're reading right: The so-called Sandy Hook "truthers" believe the murder of 20 children was a government plot to strip Americans of their guns, a way for Obama the dictator to consolidate his power. Or, alternately, it didn't happen at all

A New York city woman has pleaded not guilty to a federal charge that she made false statements to the government about an alleged scam linked to the Sandy Hook school massacre.

Sandy Hook Hoax Video Goes Viral: Government Behind the Shooting Or No Shooting Took Place, Parents Are Actors [SEE NOW]. Jan 17, 2013 10:19 AM EST | Jessica Durham. Print This Article; Send This Article. Sandy Hook Elementary School

Chip Kelly excited to be with Eagles

There's a possibility that Eagles fans will get a clearer picture of the Eagles QB situation once Chip Kelly speaks today, but it's not likely. A coach's introductory press conference typically is not the place to make firm pronouncements on roster

In fact, it was during a coaches' convention in Nashville, where they were meeting with Brian Kelly, that general manager Howie Roseman heard Chip Kelly was having those second thoughts, per the person briefed on the talks. Chip Kelly's interest seemed

From the blog Shutdown Corner: As initially reported by ESPN's Chris Mortensen, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that they have agreed to terms with University of Oregon head coach Chip Kelly to become the 21st

SportsCenter. PHILADELPHIA -- A sign reading "Our Chip's Come In" greeted Chip Kelly outside the Philadelphia Eagles' practice facility on his first day as head coach, and a few fans drove down Pattison Avenue honking their horns to salute the hiring.

Aaliyah reworked: 10 mashups to celebrate her birthday

Today marks what would've been the 34th birthday of the legendary Aaliyah Dana Haughton. Although she's been gone for close to twelve years, her impact is still felt today.

Today we look back and celebrate the short yet amazing life of Aaliyah Naughton, better simply known as Aaliyah. It would have been her 34th birthday today. Aaliyah sadly was taken away from us far too soon on August 25th, 2001 when her plane crashed

Aaliyah's untimely death shook the core of hip-hop and R&B, as well as many, many people who respected her work in music and film. Celebrities worldwide have listed Aalyiah as one of the sweetest people to grace the earth with her presence. And to put

Today, Aaliyah would have been 34-years-old. Aaliyah is and will always be one of my favorite artists. Happy b-day baby girl and I hope you are resting in peace. It's super hard to narrow down my favorite Aaliyah videos

New Aaliyah? A previously unreleased track just hit the streets, produced by Knotch and Dre Sinatra. Check it out below: What do you think?

Bears' Marc Trestman: 'I can't wait to get my hands on' Jay Cutler

Chicago Bears new head coach Marc Trestman is a true quarterbacks coach. He held his introductory press conference on Thursday and above all else Trestman stressed the importance of the quarterback to the success of a football team. He indicated that

From the blog Shutdown Corner: The Chicago Bears hired Marc Trestman to be their next head coach. As was first reported by the Chicago Tribune, Trestman was chosen over Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell

Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman will bring in a new defensive coordinator for the 2013 season, as Rod Marinelli will not return to Chicago. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. New Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman will have the

Hiring Marc Trestman out of the CFL to be the Bears' next head coach follows an eye-opening, against-the-grain pattern that has begun to paint Emery as an NFL front-office free-thinker. First, last spring Emery traded for a Pro Bowl-caliber wide

A first-time NFL head coach at 57, Marc Trestman knows exactly where he is and why he's here. ''I do feel the passion. I do feel the sense of urgency. And man, I do feel the commitment to win,'' Trestman said upon being introduced as the 14th head

IOC strips Lance Armstrong of 2000 Olympic medal

LONDON (AP) — On the day he went public with an admission of doping after years of denials, Olympic officials disclosed one more embarrassment for Lance Armstrong: He was stripped of a bronze medal won at the 2000 Sydney Games. The International

Former teammate Floyd Landis has targeted not only Lance Armstrong but also three of Armstrong's closest associates — his longtime manager, his closest friend and his deep-pocketed benefactor — in the whistleblower lawsuit that has been under

Count me among those few who have no interest in watching Lance Armstrong be interviewed by Oprah Winfrey tonight. It's not that I'm uninterested in the Armstrong story. Quite the contrary. But beyond the cheating, beyond the bullying, beyond the

Lance Armstrong's admission of steroid use in an interview with Oprah Winfrey reminds us of another apology by a superathlete for drug use. It is not Mark McGwire in pro baseball or Marion Jones in Olympic track, both of whom famously admitted using

(CNN) -- Not only is disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong no longer officially a Tour de France winner -- he's no longer an Olympic medalist, either. The International Olympic Committee has stripped Armstrong of the bronze medal he won at the 2000 Olympic

'Workaholics' and 'Kroll Show' Bow Big with Young Men

Moonshiners was the top original program Wednesday night, earning a 1.5, down a tenth from last week's 1.6 adults 18-49 rating. Amish Mafia came in second, earning a 1.4, down two tenths from last week's 1.6. We only receive the top 100 cable shows for

Season four of the Comedy Central hit Workaholics premieres Wednesday night, marking the return of ne'er-do-wells Adam, Blake and Ders to college living rooms across the country. The sitcom follows the three twenty-somethings as they party, get into

Workaholics/Kroll Show (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.) — Season/series premieres. Tonight's episode of Workaholics is called “Booger Nights,” which is the show, now in the second half of its third season, in a nutshell: amusing juvenile humor mixed with pop

Last night kicked off the second half of Workaholics' third season--not its fourth, as so many of you believe--but who cares about which season it is when there's an office roast going on? The boys are determined to be the funniest clowns in the Steno

Workaholics Bear CoatAttention Workaholics fans! Are you on the hunt for the perfect winter coat to wear while working away in your frigid cubicle? You need the Workaholics Bear Coat from the NeatoShop. This officially

Aaliyah reworked: 10 mashups to celebrate her birthday

In this edition of Tweet Beat, Diddy wishes Aaliyah a happy birthday, Danny Pudi lounges in a tiny chair and Diablo Cody has a tween case of Lincoln Fever.

the eyes of current artists & entertainers—even the dudes (we see you, Drake). From those midriff-baring tops paired with baggy denim, to her embracement of womanhood noticeable in the latter part of her career, Aaliyah's style definitely lives on

It has been 11 years since the young entertainer was killed in a plane crash, along with eight others, after filming the music video "Rock the Boat." It was a devastating loss of a young artist that was just coming into her own. Many still speculate

Today would be the late singer Aaliyah's 34th birthday. While her time with us was limited, and her star was just beginning to shine, Aaliyah did leave us more than enough great music. From her early days with former flame

I was 8 going on 9 when Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born January 16, 1979 in Brooklyn, New York. I had a chance to meet her in 1998 (I was 28 years old) at Sony Studios where me and a group I was producing, Oustiderz 4 Life, wanted her to participate in

Can you forgive Lance Armstrong?

They were nearly the perfect advertisements: cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, sweaty after a workout, or sitting, looking refreshed, or hoisting his bike on his back, with the tagline: “Tired of Being Tired?” The ads, in wide circulation

Lance Armstrong made the leap from riding on a team with an auto sponsor to being a celebrity auto spokesman in 2003.

There are no excuses for the level of lying and deception that Armstrong has possibly committed on the people of the world. But he still helped out my friend at a crucial point in his life, like he has for many others in their

Lance Armstrong made the leap from riding on a team with an auto sponsor to being a celebrity auto spokesman in 2003.

Teacher Fired, Deemed 'Unfit To Teach' Due To Past As Porn Star 'Tiffany Six'

A three-judge commission in California said unanimously that Stacie Halas, who performed under the name Tiffany Six, can't teach again. "We were hoping we could show you could overcome your past," Halas lawyer

Stacie Halas, a science teacher who was identified as the porn star Tiffany Six and then fired from her position at Haydock Intermediate School in Oxnard, Calif., recently lost a court appeal that could've potentially allowed her to return to the

Judges: Tiffany Six Can?t Be Teacher. Posted on January 17, 2013 by. Stacie Halas, 32, was fired from her job teaching middle school after it became known that she had appeared in pornography. Her appeal to get her job back, was lost her

OXNARD, Calif. — A porn star turned middle-school science teacher who was fired after students learned she had appeared in adult movies had hoped to get her job back and to hopefully set a precedent for people looking to

Chip Kelly excited to be with Eagles

PHILADELPHIA -- In the end, Chip Kelly chose the NFL, giving the Philadelphia Eagles their guy. The Eagles hired Kelly on Wednesday, just 10 days after he originally decided to stay at Oregon. The 49-year-old Kelly, known as an offensive innovator,

Chip Kelly showed up to the NovaCare complex today looking and sounding like he was ready to work. He wore a pair of slacks and a black Eagles coaches' polo, in stark contrast to the suited look

Chip Kelly was introduced as the next head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles during a press conference. Kelly answered questions regarding his offense, defense and personnel decisions -- and noted that his scheme will be

Chip Kelly arrived at Northeast Philadelphia Airport earlier this evening to find throngs of reporters waiting to catch a glimpse and get a quote from the first new head coach of the Philadelphia

'Apparently that's inappropriate!' Anna Kendrick's admission that she ...

Kids just in case you thought you were the only one who pleasured their sweet loins in accordance to the beauticious visage of our collective hero Ryan Gosling comes the news that singer/actress Anna Kendrick also has a hot thing for our hawt bixch.

Anna Kendrick gets personal in a tweet about Ryan Gosling, Jennifer Lopez has kind words for ex-fiance Ben Affleck and Elton John welcomes his second son.

Anna Kendrick is really awesome, and not just because she was spectacular in that George Clooney movie and can actually do the thing with the cups from "Pitch Perfect." She is also a total dork, a spectacular tweeter, and the person we most want to be

Anna Kendrick must have seen something she liked in the new film “Gangster Squad”, because she recently took to Twitter to complain about theater protocol when it comes to getting auto-erotic. The 27-year old has amassed

Actress Anna Kendrick tweeted Monday about "masturbating" at a movie theater during a Ryan Gosling film (we can only assume the dispatch was a joke), and the tweet has created a social media frenzy as people find the indiscreet message too enticing to

'Apparently that's inappropriate!' Anna Kendrick's admission that she ...

The 'Pitch Perfect' star revealed her biggest celebrity crush in a shocking tweet on Jan. 14 — and her personal confession left fans and followers stunned! Read on the find out what she said. Anna Kendrick is mostly known for

15, 2013 at 1:47 PM. By KATE STANTON, UPI.com. 27-year-old actress Anna Kendrick made waves on social media after a revealing Twitter joke about her, uh, reaction to seeing Ryan Gosling onscreen in "Gangster Squad." Ugh - NEVER going to a Ryan

Consider Anna Kendrick on the Ryan Gosling bandwagon. The diminutive 27-year-old actress may play somewhat reserved characters in movies like Up in the Air and 50/50, but she let slip a particularly intimate and humorous confession on Twitter Monday

On Monday, the Twilight and Pitch Perfect star tweeted an… interesting message about that film's leading man. “Ugh - NEVER going to a Ryan Gosling movie in a theater again,” wrote Kendrick, adding, “Apparently

Agencies cooperate to send Amber Alerts to masses

What was the loud noise that woke a lot of Florida cellphone users early Monday? A new wireless emergency-alert (WEA) system automatically contacts WEA-enabled phones during natural disasters and child abductions, the Florida Department of Law

Sunday is National Amber Alert Awareness Day . The system is named after Amber Hagerman, a 9-year old girl kidnapped and killed in Arlington.

All rights reserved. The AMBER™ Alert Program is coordinated nationally by the U.S. Department of Justice. Visit www.amberalert.gov for details. AMBER Alerts (1). Chloie Leverette. Unknown Unknown. Incident Information. Summary. Victim

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today will begin handling AMBER Alert functions in Texas previously performed by BeyondMissing.com.

Trestman: 'Can't wait to get my hands on' Cutler

Four plays, seventy yards, six points. A look at Marc Trestman's fast-paced passing offense as he ran it in the CFL.

Marc Trestman emphasized passion, urgency and commitment and said he "can't wait to get my hands on" quarterback Jay Cutler when he was introduced Thursday at Halas Hall as the 14th coach in Chicago Bears history. Trestman, 57, said the Bears were

As a CFL coach, Trestman led the Montreal Alouettes to two Grey Cup victories and was named the 2009 CFL Coach of the Year.

'NRA: Practice Range' No Longer Claimed To Be Appropriate For Toddlers

Minneapolis, Minn. Mayor and Democratic National Committee Vice Chairman J.T. Rybak supports President Obama's call for Congress to stand up to the powerful National Rifle Association when it comes to new gun control measures. “I don't care what the

One month after Newtown, the NRA launched a target practice app for shooters aged four and up. Is this a joke?

Just about everyone agrees with the idea—about 9 in 10 gun owners favor background checks as do people with no firearms in their home. Independents (95 percent), Democrats (93 percent) and Republicans (89 percent) all

Maddow then mocked leaders of the NRA for their response to Obama. Among his many proposals and executive actions, the president said the government will help schools "hire more resource officers, if they want them." Maddow pointed out how this

Can Chief Keef Learn From 50 Cent's Rise In Rap?

Chicago rapper Chief Keef is making headlines this week for topics other than his legal woes as reports claim his Twitter page may have been hacked. Although Keef got placed into police custody a few days ago, his Twitter page got flooded with a slew

Chicago rapper Chief Keef was put in jail yesterday after a Cook County juvenile court judge ruled that the 17-year-old rapper had violated his probat.

The judge says Chief Keef's appearance in a video, in which he fired a rifle at a gun range in New York, violated his probation.

Rapper Chief Keef was sent to jail after a judge found that his presence at a gun range for an interview violated his parole.

The judge says Chief Keef's appearance in a video, in which he fired a rifle at a gun range in New York, violated his probation.

Aaliyah reworked: 10 mashups to celebrate her birthday

In this edition of Tweet Beat, Diddy wishes Aaliyah a happy birthday, Danny Pudi lounges in a tiny chair and Diablo Cody has a tween case of Lincoln Fever.

Today marks what would've been the 34th birthday of the legendary Aaliyah Dana Haughton. Although she's been gone for close to twelve years, her impact is still felt today.

Today marks what would've been the 34th birthday of the legendary Aaliyah Dana Haughton. Although she's been gone for close to twelve years, her impact is still felt today

Why Sandy Hook Massacre Spawned Conspiracy Theories

A growing number of conspiracy theorists suggest last month's unfathomable massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary was actually a manufactured tragedy. One engineered by the government, the Illuminati, or maybe even the ghost of Andrew Jackson and

He brought them inside and gave them food and juice and toys. He called their parents. He sat with them and listened to their shocked accounts of what had happened just down the street inside Sandy Hook Elementary, close

Why Sandy Hook Massacre Spawned Conspiracy Theories

A video entitled The Sandy Hook Shooting - Fully Exposed has gone viral, and questions nearly everything reported about the Newtown tragedy.

You people need to stop. Seriously. I have listened as respectfully as possible for the last four years when you claimed that the President of the United States wasn't actually from the United States. I let it slide when you called

The Florida professor responsible for circulating conspiracy theories that the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. was a hoax now admits some people undoubtedly died, the Daily Mail reports. But James Tracy, a Florida Atlantic

'NRA: Practice Range' No Longer Claimed To Be Appropriate For Toddlers

The National Rifle Association is receiving the attention it desperately craves for launching an attack ad in which they slam President Obama for sending his kids to a school with armed police officers, while proposing funding

Rachel Maddow mocked the NRA on her MSNBC show Wednesday for its response to President Obama signing 23 executive actions to curb gun violence. Maddow called the broad-based executive actions Obama signed "groundbreaking," as the policy

“Are the president's kids more important than yours? Then why is he skeptical about putting armed security in our schools when his kids are protected by armed guards at their school? Mr. Obama demands the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes, but he's

The nationwide Times/CBS News poll suggests that the public agrees with the N.R.A., rather than with the president, on stepping up the presence of law enforcement at schools or other public places. About three-quarters of those surveyed said more

Aaliyah reworked: 10 mashups to celebrate her birthday

It's Yo Birthday: Remembering Aaliyah (Special Edition). On what would have been her 34th birthday, we look back at some of Aaliyah's best tracks from her time at the top.

It will never not be sad remembering the great Aaliyah whose life was taken far too soon in the tragic plane crash in 2001. Today the R&B singer with such an angelic voice would've turned 34.

R&B singing sensation Aaliyah would have celebrated her 34th birthday today had she not been killed in a fatal plane crash in 2001 at the age of 22. To honour this great hip-hop star, let's take a look at a few of her finest music moments and what went

Over 11 years ago, supremely talented singer Aaliyah perished in a plane crash along with eight other passengers. On that day in 2001, the world lost a treasure. If Aaliyah were still with us, she would be celebrating her 34th

'American Idol': Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban unveiled

Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson at the New York auditions. (Michael Becker - Fox). “American Idol” is going to bring us it's A game this season because it took a licking in the ratings last spring. History has shown us that an

Nicki Minaj stopped by The Tonight Show with Jay Lenolast night, where she confirmed that her feud with fellow American Idol judge Mariah Carey defini.

As TMZ legend has it, Mariah Carey was told that she would be the only female judge on this season of American Idol. Upon learning that Nicki Minaj had also been hired, Mariah reportedly hung up the phone in disgust. The team spirit did not improve

As hyped, the diva judges argued over everything, starting with Minaj's hat.

Just when you thought Nicki Minaj and Adam Levine couldn't possibly add more to their plates, the stars just announced new clothing lines to launch exclusively at—wait for it—Kmart! That's right, the mega music stars have inked brand new long-term

Why Sandy Hook Massacre Spawned Conspiracy Theories

Anderson Cooper blasts conspiracy theorists who downplayed the Sandy Hook tragedy.

A hero of the Sandy hook massacre who sheltered six terrified children after they fled their classroom today told how he has been branded a pedophile in outrageous attacks by conspiracy theorists. A growing online community of people who deny the

Wild conspiracy theories continue to rage surrounding the Sandy Hook massacre, as detractors claim that the tragedy is merely a government creation being used to manipulate the populace. On Wednesday, Washington

Gene Rosen took in a group of terrified children into his home on Dec. 14 after they fled their classrooms at Sandy Hook Elementary to escape the deadly gunfire. But conspiracy theorists have been targeting the Newtown

Let's! Get! Weird! 'Workaholics' Before They Were Stars

Daily TV/New Media Editor Published January 16, 2013. The third season of “Workaholics” returns tonight, and with it comes more feats of stupidity from Adam DeVine (“Better Off Ted”), Blake Anderson (“5th Year”) and Anders Holm (“Key and Peele”).

These throwback videos show what the cast of Comedy Central's Workaholics was up to on YouTube before they made it big.

“Workaholics” writer and star Adam DeVine spoke with colleges across the country about the upcoming season, movie collaborations and just plain gettin' weird. Q: Why do college students relate to the show so well? A: I figure the premise of the show is

Media Editor Published January 16, 2013. The third season of “Workaholics” returns tonight, and with it comes more feats of stupidity from Adam DeVine (“Better Off Ted”), Blake Anderson (“5th Year”) and Anders Holm (“Key and Peele”).

Conrad Bain, Father on 'Diff'rent Strokes', Dies at 89

Conrad Bain, who played the patriarch in Diff'rent Strokes, has passed away in his hometown – Huffington Post; Sarah Jessica Parker has been cut from Lovelace – Entertainment Weekly; The final Twilight is headed to DVD!

Conrad Bain, who starred as Phil Drummond, the rich white businessman who adopts Harlem kids Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges on the popular sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, has died, according to the Associated Press. He was 89. our editor recommends

Goodbye, Mr. Drummond. Conrad Bain, the actor who played Phillip Drummond on beloved TV sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, has died at age 89, TMZ confirms. While details surrounding the star's death are scant so far, he reportedly died at a retirement home in

Profile: New Bears coach Marc Trestman

To learn more about Marc Trestman, the Chicago Bears' new head coach, SB Nation talked to his former boss, Montreal Alouettes GM Jim Popp.

Marc Trestman became the 14th head coach in Chicago Bears history Wednesday morning, but who the heck is Marc Trestman? Trestman is an offensive genius, having spent over 22 years in the coaching business in both

The Chicago Bears hired a coach from the Canadian Football League, so now it's time to talk about Canada and your Grandma. Obviously.

Lance Armstrong stripped of Olympic medal

Pete Rose, on NBC's Today show Thursday said Lance Armstrong admitting to cheating will "take a load off his shoulders." Rose said that when it came to his admission to betting on baseball, he said, "I waited too long. I'm glad he's coming forward

Oprah Winfrey's two-part interview with Lance Armstrong is close to selling out commercial time at premium prices, Reuters reports. OWN President Erik Loga.

Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong, a bronze medalist in the 2000 Games, is said to have admitted doping to Oprah Winfrey in an interview that will air later this week. Writers from around the Tribune Co. discuss whether the International Olympic Committee

NRA's lobbying bags big legislative wins in states over the past two decades

Jon Stewart spent the first segment of his show focusing on the National Rifle Association's intensive lobbying against any attempts at gun control in the wake of President Obama's announced executive orders. Stewart said

President Obama's entire first-term record on gun control consisted of signing a bill that made it easier to carry firearms in national parks, and yet the NRA spent the last four years feverishly warning its members about the

The National Rifle Association pre-empted Wednesday's White House announcement on the results of Vice President Joe Biden's task force on gun violence prevention by releasing a controversial ad that targets the

The gun lobby's approval ratings are plummeting, and it is losing the support of opinion leaders who should be in the NRA's corner. In a Politico column titled "The High Cost of NRA Extremism," former conservative Rep. Joe Scarborough writes, "As a

After some blowback for involving the president's children in a political debate, NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam insisted that the ad was not about Malia and Sasha Obama: “If anyone thinks we're talking specifically about someone's children, they're

Aaliyah reworked: 10 mashups to celebrate her birthday

It will never not be sad remembering the great Aaliyah whose life was taken far too soon in the tragic plane crash in 2001. Today the R&B singer with such an angelic voice would've turned 34.

It's Yo Birthday: Remembering Aaliyah (Special Edition). On what would have been her 34th birthday, we look back at some of Aaliyah's best tracks from her time at the top.

'Apparently that's inappropriate!' Anna Kendrick's admission that she ...

With her wide-eyed innocence and coy smile, Anna Kendrick is the epitome of the all American sweetheart. But it seems there is more to the actress meets the eye after she made a shock confession on her Twitter account on Monday night. The 27-year-old

Anna Kendrick, Stacey Keibler, Julianne Hough and many other celebs came to Art of Elysium Gala sponsored by Ciroc Safe Ride Program. See pics HERE!

Anna Kendrick's tweet about Hollywood hunk Ryan Gosling went viral this week and shows no signs of slowing up, having been re-tweeted over 7,000 times in less than 24 hours. The racy message has now been shared by Twitter users 20,713 times and has

By KATE STANTON, UPI.com. 27-year-old actress Anna Kendrick made waves on social media after a revealing Twitter joke about her, uh, reaction to seeing Ryan Gosling onscreen in "Gangster Squad." Ugh - NEVER going to a Ryan Gosling movie in a

'American Idol': Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban unveiled

Check out Ryan Seacrest on The Today Show this morning, discussing the much-publicized feud between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj HERE!

Nicki Minaj committed the ULTIMATE steakhouse sin at Boa last night she sent someone out to get her A.1. Steak Sauce right in the middle of her meal…

Nicki Minaj stopped by The Tonight Show with Jay Lenolast night, where she confirmed that her feud with fellow American Idol judge Mariah Carey defini.

What can fans expect out of Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban as they meet the contestants of "Idol" Season 12? Which judge sees herself as a fairy godmother? Who is the "kooky" judge? Who just wants to be fair and find a connection? We had a

Comeback kids? Mark Sanford vs. Tiffany Six

By now you have surely guessed what I am talking about: Not the porn career of California teacher Stacie Halas, also known as “Tiffany Six.” Of course not. I meant former South Carolina governor Mark Sanford's infamous rambling press conference in

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On Tuesday, a three-judge commission put a decisive stop to both, saying firmly and unanimously that Stacie Halas, known as “Tiffany Six” when she worked in the adult film industry, should not be in the classroom, the

Aaliyah reworked: 10 mashups to celebrate her birthday

On what would have been her 34th birthday, Kris Stephens remembers Aaliyah with a tasteful cover of the late singer's classic “One in a Million.” The R&B singer-songwriter, who is signed to T.I. and Tank and featured on the latter's single “Compliments

Today marks what would've been the 34th birthday of the legendary Aaliyah Dana Haughton. Although she's been gone for close to twelve years, her impact is still felt today

It's Yo Birthday: Remembering Aaliyah (Special Edition). On what would have been her 34th birthday, we look back at some of Aaliyah's best tracks from her time at the top.

The death of Aaliyah Boyer, a 10-year-old struck down in Cecil County, and the shooting of Laurie Eberhardt, a grandmother hit by gunfire in Florida, share the same perplexing challenge for prosecutors and investigators. Both were watching fireworks on

Martin Luther King Jr. Day racing at GGF

In an effort to foster social equality and peace, a number of Lawrence churches, schools and residents are working together to organize events for the community in celebration of next week's Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day. The Ecumenical Fellowship Inc.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is being honored by Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site with two programs, one on Saturday and one on.

Monday, Jan. 21, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the national holiday honoring the prominent civil rights activist is a time to give back and serve the community, be it through removing graffiti or picking up litter in a local park. For others

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed in the midstate on Monday with several events, including a new production, “Susquehanna to Freedom: The Role of the Susquehanna River in the Underground Railroad” at Penn

Amber Alert message reached thousands

“The Amber Alert was issued as soon as we realized that this was a kidnapping. It is that and not a custodial interference,” said Hartman. Williamson has no legal custody for Madison, he said. There are also multiple domestic restraining orders

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today will begin handling AMBER Alert functions in Texas previously performed by BeyondMissing.com.

An Amber Alert was issued Monday night and police released surveillance video of the incident. Then hours later, in the cold early morning hours, the girl was discovered. A spokesperson for the Philadelphia School District admits that the Bryant