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12-Year Old Blends Into Green Screen for School Pics, Hilarity Ensues

Heretofore random Facebook user Laurel Hutsell said she had her son's school picture day all planned out. She picked out clothing for him to wear. She knew how she wanted his hair to look, she had talked to him about smiling nice and big and proudly. There was just one problem this summer when this 12-year old Missouri resdident when off to seventh grade for his class photo. He was wearing a bright green shirt. And the photographer was using a green screen behind his subjects in order to give parents a variety of background options from which they could choose for the final version. “We had this whole conversation, which makes this hilarious,'' Hutsell told Today about the snafu, adding: “We practiced the smile, like don't squint your eyes and look like someone is coming up beyond you, and run your fingers through your hair right before.” All this practice could not prepare young Carter for what was to come, however. Due to the combination of the green screen and the green shirt, well… scroll down to see what happened. (And don't be afraid to laugh; Laurel shared these pictures on Facebook and she finds them hilarious as well.) 1. The Shirt It’s nice, right? It stands out, it’s clean and pressed and Carter looks very handsome in it. 2. And Then This Happened! We agree: his hair and his smile were totally on point! Ready to see for yourselves, readers? 3. HA! “At least we know it’s 2018,” Laurel wrote as a caption to this first example of the green screen at work. 4. Come On, Green Shirt! It’s working so hard to show itself here. We’re dying of laughter. 5. He’s Feeling Gray in This One He’s just feeling so very, very, very gray. 6. Barney Probably Likes This One “Not even sure what to say about this one,” wrote the mother as a caption to this one. She’s nearly as funny as the pictures themselves. View Slideshow

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Demi Lovato Rehab Update: Working Hard, Ditching Toxic Friends

It’s been one month since  Demi Lovato suffered an overdose that left her hospitalized and very nearly claimed her life. Needless to say, it’s been a sad and scary time for Demi, her loved ones, and her legion of fans. Fortunately, the millions who have expressed concern on social media can begin to breathe a sigh of relief. Demi is far from out of the woods, but those closest to the singer say she’s fully committed herself to the hard work of recovery. “Demi is cooperating and doing what they tell her to do,” a source close to the singer tells Radar Online. The insider adds that as part of her treatment Demi has ended friendships with several people who served as negative influences in her life. “In addition, she has cut out pretty much everyone except for her immediate family and [her ex-boyfriend] Wilmer Valderrama right now,” the source says. Yes, while Demi reportedly doesn’t blame anyone else for her relapse, it seems that for the time being, she feels it’s best to steer clear of some of her hard-partying friends. While fans have blamed the overdose on Dani Vitale – Lovato’s longtime friend and backup dancer — the singer has come to terms with the fact that her addictions stem from deeper issues within her own psyche. And it’s for that reason that Demi is dividing her time between a treatment center in Arizona and a psychiatric hospital in Chicago.  “She is still going back and forth to Chicago with her mom,” says the source. “Demi is not depending only on drug rehabilitation because she really believes that her problems stem from her need to self-medicate her depression with drugs and alcohol.” Thankfully, she’s got the right people in her corner these days. “Everyone that knows her family is incredibly supportive and just want her to get well,” says the source. We wish Demi all the best in her continued recovery.  View Slideshow: Demi Lovato: Everything We Know About Her Overdose So Far

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Justin-Bobby Brescia: I’m Glad Lauren Conrad Won’t Harsh Our Vibe on The Hills Reboot!

Everything that’s old is new again, and the  The Hills  reboot is really happening . But Lauren Conrad won’t be taking part in The Hills: New Beginnings , which leads some fans to wonder what it will be like. Justin-Bobby Brescia does think that it will be different — but he says that it will be better without her. Take a look. Lauren Conrad and Lo Bosworth aren’t returning for the  The Hills  revival. And when  TMZ   asked Justin-Bobby Brescia , he definitely did not sound bothered by their absence. “It’s a good cast,” Brescia affirmed. He then threw some definite shade in Lauren’s direction. “We’ve got all the good people left,” Brescia says.  Wow.  That is indirect, but massively harsh. “It’s gonna be good,” Brescia affirms “Everybody’s happy.” He explains where he believes that the good cheer originates. “There are good vibes,” he says of the cast. He says that if there wrong people were present, they could ruin the experience and the reboot for everyone involved. “When you’ve got s–tty people running around,” Brescia declares. “It creates this ambiance you don’t need.” In other words, he’s saying that toxic people would make for a toxic environment. It’s only been a little over a year since  Lauren Conrad welcomed her first child . She is busy being a new mother. As it happens, she is also worth something in the range of $25 million. Some of her erstwhile costars might need that paycheck enough that they’re happy to hire a sitter (looking at you, Heidi and Spencer Pratt), but if she wants to devote these years to motherhood, she can afford to. She does not need this reboot and she will not be taking part in it. But even if Justin-Bobby Brescia is still nursing a grudge over that time she roasted him over his army boots, she’s not the  only  absentee on his mind. Lo bowed out, saying that she had required “years of therapy” to recover from  Laguna Beach  and  The Hills  the first time around. “Duh,” Brescia says in response. “You could probably see that from a mile away when she first filmed, right?” That’s not exactly a charitable way to phrase it, but he explains why he’s not exactly weeping in her absence. “[She was] never a fan of mine,” he says. “So…” That sounds harsh, and it is, but we can understand why he’s not beside himself. Old feuds die hard, folks. Which is great news when you’re talking about bringing back a classic reality series that helped transform the television landscape. Now, don’t let all of this talk about the  ambiance  of the show’s revival fool you. They’re not actually filming yet. But Justin-Bobby Brescia says: “Everybody’s chatting. Everybody’s smiling.” He summarizes: “Everybody’s having a good time.” That is good to hear. In the mean time,w e imagine that the show is making some final decisions — including their rumored negotiations with Brody Jenner to invite his participation. Here is what we know so far about who is coming back: View Slideshow: The Hills Reboot: It’s Happening!! Who’s In? Who’s Out?

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Don’t Cry Now! VA. Treasurer ‘Anthony Burfoot’ Sentenced To 6-Years For Corruption [Video]

Anthony Burfoot, the former Norfolk Treasurer, was sentenced to 6-years in the bing for corruption and perjury today. Everyone knows a brother will do “6-years” on what a white man will do community service on. Just ask Kwame… WAVY10

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West Coast Singer Garren Drops Gems On “Wrong Way” [VIDEO]

New Artist Garren Has A Great Message For Youth There’s a new voice out of the West Coast that has definitely caught our attention. His name is Garren and we are loving the positive message in his music. Garren’s video for his single “Wrong Way” just dropped and we wanted to share the visuals as well as the great lyrics, which are all about him avoiding the gang banging lifestyle that kept his father in and out of jail for many years. Garren recently sat his pops down for a conversation about how his absence affected him for years. It’s pretty much gone viral, but if you haven’t seen it yet, make sure to watch it below: Follow Garren on social media: IG: @garren Twitter & Facebook: @GarrenOfficial Photo Credit: Instagram

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West Coast Singer Garren Drops Gems On “Wrong Way” [VIDEO]

New Artist Garren Has A Great Message For Youth There’s a new voice out of the West Coast that has definitely caught our attention. His name is Garren and we are loving the positive message in his music. Garren’s video for his single “Wrong Way” just dropped and we wanted to share the visuals as well as the great lyrics, which are all about him avoiding the gang banging lifestyle that kept his father in and out of jail for many years. Garren recently sat his pops down for a conversation about how his absence affected him for years. It’s pretty much gone viral, but if you haven’t seen it yet, make sure to watch it below: Follow Garren on social media: IG: @garren Twitter & Facebook: @GarrenOfficial Photo Credit: Instagram

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Watch Lucifer Online: Check Out Season 2 Episode 1

The Dark One has returned. Following its first-ever summer break, Lucifer returned to Fox on Monday night with a new installment. Watch Lucifer Season 2 Episode 1 Online And just what took place on Lucifer Season 2 Episode 1? The exciting premiere found Lucifer’s mother actually escaping from Hell, as the title character and Chloe investigated the murder of a stand-in actress. Meanwhile, also on the premiere, a new medical examiner tested Chloe’s faith in Lucifer; and Amenadiel and Lucifer dealt with the absence of Maze, with the former doing his best to rein in the latter’s unpredictable wild side. In successful fashion? Click on the video featured here to watch Lucifer online and find out for yourself.

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F. Gary Gray Becomes Highest-Grossing Black Director Of A Single Film With ‘Straight Outta Compton’

F. Gary Gray’s Straight Outta Compton has been doing major numbers, which comes as no surprise… After leading both the U.S. and Canadian box office, raking in an estimated $157.5 million, Gray has officially become the highest-grossing black director of a single film in domestic sales, according to Forbes. Gray beat out both Tim Story’s Fantastic Four, which earned $154.6 million back in 2005 and Keenen Ivory Wayans’s Scary Movie… However, Straight Outta Compton’s international box office success doesn’t quite measure up to either of the aforementioned film’s international box office million’s. With $24.9 million in foreign ticket sales, Scary Movie’s $121 and Fantastic Four’s $175.8. Even still, Straight Outta Compton’s dominated the domestic lane, and brought a much needed hip-hop film to the forefront. [ MadameNoire ] Zendaya To Be Honored With One-Of-A-Kind Barbie For Encouraging Young Girls To ‘Raise Their Voices’ The controversy surrounding 19-year-old Zendaya Coleman’s 2015 Oscars hairstyle made numerous headlines earlier this year as former E! correspondent, Giuliana Rancic, made distasteful comments about her faux dreadlocks she rocked… Zendaya has managed to continue to slay every red carpet she struts down and dominate in the entertainment industry… Most recently, iconic fashion doll brand, Barbie, has taken notice of the multi-talented beauty too. [Sept. 19th], they announced that they will be honoring the rising starlet with her very own, one-of-a-kind doll for encouraging girls to “raise their voices.” The doll honors Coleman’s 2015 Oscars getup – dreadlocks and all – in which she took a stand and inspired individuals to be themselves. [ MadameNoire ] 911 Dispatcher Who Failed Tamir Rice Resigns …Beth Mandl, the Cleveland 911 dispatcher who neglected to tell responding officers that they were dealing with a child who was potentially holding a toy gun shortly before Tamir Rice was gunned down last November, has resigned. Reports Cleveland.com: Beth Mandl sent a two-sentence resignation letter to the department on July 16 after failing to show up for work since April 3. “I have enjoyed working here and I will miss you all,” the letter said. Mandl signed her letter days after the department gave the long-absent dispatcher an ultimatum: provide a “satisfactory explanation” for her absence or be considered resigned. Mandl said the job was stressful and spoke about quitting before she abandoned the post, according to a department letter. She was not paid during her absence. [ HipHopWired ] How The NFL Is Tackling The Concussion Drama Head-On [ VibeVixen ] Kobe Bryant — Rolling Out Purple & Gold Carpet for Terror Train Heroes [ TMZ ] Ferguson Cover-Up: A New Documentary Reveals The Truth Behind Mike Brown [ HuffingtonPost ] Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights Celebrates 25 Years: 10 Reasons You Have To Go [ StarPulse ]

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Nelly Arrested: Meth, Guns and Pot Seized on Rapper’s Tour Bus

Early 2000s hip hop icon Nelly may have shed the blinged-out under-eye band-aid long ago, but it looks he and his St. Lunatics are still taking their lumps. Must be the moneeeey! Nelly was arrested for heroin, weed and guns back in 2012, and a similar scene played out today when the 40-year-old rapper’s tour bus was pulled over in Tennessee. TMZ is reporting that cops found crystal meth, guns and a small amount of pot on the bus, and Nelly was taken into custody. The bus was stopped when officers noticed the absence a required Department of Transportation sticker. They detected a faint odor of marijuana, and because that’s apparently enough for Tennessee cops to conduct a full raid, the St. Loonies soon found themselves in deep shimmy-shimmy cocoa puff. The meth rocks and weed are nothing to sneeze at, but the biggest threat to Nelly’s freedom is the small arsenal cops discovered in the bus’ sleeper area. A .50 caliber pistol, a .45 caliber pistol and a .500 magnum Smith and Wesson were confiscated.  Sources say Nelly was only booked for pot and paraphernalia possession, but he could be facing further charges. The police report states that 100 small Ziploc bags commonly used for drug sales were also found on the bus. We hope Nelly’s one phone call was to Kelly Rowland, because this dude’s got a serious dilemma! View Slideshow: 54 Celebrity Mug Shots: ARRESTED!

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The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Drags Fox News For Their Ferguson Reporting [VIDEO]

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Jon Stewart left for vacation a few weeks ago and the entire world changed in his absence. He came back to “The Daily Show” last…

The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Drags Fox News For Their Ferguson Reporting [VIDEO]