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Louis Tomlinson Thanks Fans for Support; Where’s the Apology?

In the wake of his worst scandal to date, Louis Tomlinson has come out and thanked his fans for their support. Tomlinson and One Direction mate Zayn Malik were filmed smoking pot in a video that leaked online this week, while audio appears to catch them making racial and homophobic slurs as well. “Massive love to all our fans!! So incredibly supportive! Loveeeee,” Tomlinson Tweeted yesterday. But that response isn’t satisfactory to some. Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik Pot Smoking Video: How Did It Leak? Many don’t seem to care about the marijuana use (it’s not exactly unusual in the young pop music scene; heck, Miley Cyrus openly loves weed), but Tomlinson said the N-word and used “gay” in a negative context. As a result, “#apologizelouistomlinson” began trending on Twitter soon after the artist refused to show remorse online. Malik, meanwhile, has yet to say anything at all since the firestorm began; while a One Direction rep simply said via statement: “The matter is in the hands of our lawyers.” One Direction Pot Smoking What do YOU think, THGers? Should Louis and Zayn apologize for their words and/or actions?   Yes, they have a responsibility as role models. No, we all make mistakes. No, freedom of speech! View Poll »

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Louis Tomlinson Thanks Fans for Support; Where’s the Apology?

Lena Horne Dies … in 2010

Yesterday, the Sacramento Bee reported that legendary actress/singer Lena Horne died at the age of 92, citing an obituary in The New York Times . The only problem? She died on May 9 … 2010. It’s unclear how the Bee blew this, but Lena Horne began trending nationally and countless news outlets picked up the story (which they have since taken down). On Twitter, thousands of users mourned, tweeting condolences as if it just happened. “Just learned Lena Horne passed away. Saddened. A legend. A true star,” one wrote. “Crying so hard. I didn’t know that her death would affect me like this!” said another. This was followed by a collective, “Wait, didn’t Lena Horne die three years ago?” “LISTEN UP: Today, May 10, marks the THIRD ANNIVERSARY of the death of Lena Horne. Got it? Third anniversary,” one fan tweeted in response. Another fan of the actress sent out a similar rebuke, “Lena Horne died three years ago people. I’m judging you if you didn’t know that already.” This isn’t the first time Twitter has reacted to a false report of a celebrity death, but it’s the first we can recall in which the person was already dead. At least Lena’s legacy was remembered again?

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