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Rihanna Tweets Photo of Chris Brown Shirtless in Bed, Obviously

Rihanna’s relationship with Chris Brown continues to make headlines thanks to the former’s own activity on social media. “Nobody’s Business” or everyone’s? On Saturday, she shared an Instagram photo of her “lover” lying shirtless in bed. Brown’s many tattoos and Bart Simpson jacket are clearly visible. The two have spent a lot of time together recently, in and out of bed. She boarded a private plane to jet to Berlin, Germany, for Brown’s Thursday concert. “All alone in my big ole jet!!! See u soon lover,” she tweeted en route to the European city, where she spent Thanksgiving with her “lover” and went clubbing. Still, both stars have insisted they’re not back together. Rihanna, who just finished her disastrous 777 Tour , told Andy Cohen that they haven’t rekindled their romance, despite hardcore PDA that suggests otherwise. Chris told Power 106 radio host Big Boy this month that they were “working on [their] friendship,” but echoed the theme of their recent collab, ” Nobody’s Business .” “As far as our personal life, I think people just got to give it a chance – or not even give it a chance, but just shut the hell up,” Brown said. “It’s me.” “At the end of the day, whatever opinion they have ain’t going to change nothing I’m doing.” Profound and eloquent as always, Chris Brown. Eloquent. Chris and Rihanna smushing again: Good idea?   YES! They’re a great match! NO! Are you insane??? View Poll »

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Kevin McHale’s Daughter Dies at 23

Tragedy struck a basketball legend and his family today, as Alexandra “Sasha” McHale – the daughter of NBA Hall of Famer and Houston Rockets Head Coach Kevin McHale – passed away. She was only 23. No further details have been released, but McHale left the Rockets on November 10 to attend to a family matter. He has not returned since to the sideline. Houston Team owner Leslie Alexander said in a statement that he extends his ‘‘deepest condolences’’ over the loss of the McHale’s ‘‘beautiful daughter.’’ He referred to Kevin and wife Lynn ‘as ‘loving and dedicated parents who will need our continued support throughout this very difficult time,” adding that the ‘‘entire organization is mourning.’’ THG also sends its thoughts to McHale and his loved ones.

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Today Show Turmoil: Matt Lauer vs. Lester Holt!

Ann Curry may be gone , but problems at The Today Show remain. With ratings continuing to decline and the program losing out to Good Morning America on a regular basis, blame is starting to make its way all around to the show’s golden boy: Matt Lauer. “Staffers and producers at the Today Show hold Matt Lauer responsible for the continued decline in the ratings because they hold him responsible for Ann Curry being fired,” a source tells Radar. “The staff wants Ann to be brought back and want Matt replaced with [weekend anchor] Lester Holt, but they know the odds of this happening are slim to none.” That’s for sure. Lauer just signed a mammoth contract to remain lead anchor. Still, it bears asking: Who would you prefer to see behind the main desk? While we don’t see another staff change happening any time soon, one must wonder how the program will respond if Al Roker and company continue to openly mock Lauer on the air. It’s suddenly getting more awkward on NBC morning than it will when Robert Pattinson walks Kristen Stewart down the Breaking Dawn red carpet.

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Angelina Jolie Donates $100,000 to UN on World Refugee Day

Who says celebrity can’t be used for good? Angelina Jolie marked the 20th of June – World Refugee Day 2012 – with a donation of $100,000 for the U.N.’s work in helping Syrian refugees. “Unfortunately, the world is producing displaced people faster than it is producing solutions to displacement. And the solutions are not exclusively humanitarian, they are also political,” the 37-year-old actress said in a statement. “The international community should rededicate itself to preventing conflict, addressing it when it erupts, and solving it more quickly, for that is the only way to create durable solutions for the refugees whose strength inspires us on this World Refugee Day.” Seeing Angelina Jolie as Maleficent is very cool, but seeing her continue to wield her fame and fortune for important causes is an inspiration. Her full message appears below: UNHCR believes even 1 person forced to flee is too many. And it’s true. Every individual refugee matters. Each has their own story. Each has suffered and survived more than I could ever bear. And yet, they rise up to live another day. We risk forgetting the individual when we speak in numbers, but the numbers tell an important story. In the past year 4.3 million people have become displaced. There are still 2.7 million refugees from Afghanistan. 12 million people are stateless. And for the fifth consecutive year the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide exceeded 42 million. Sadly, a person who becomes a refugee is likely to remain one for many years – often stuck in a camp or living precariously in the city of a developing nation. 70 per cent of refugees under UNHCR’s protection have been in this situation for more than five years. Their safety and well-being depend on the continued generosity of those countries who have kept their borders open to refugees, and on the vital efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance wherever and whenever it is necessary. Unfortunately, the world is producing displaced people faster than it is producing solutions to displacement. And the solutions are not exclusively humanitarian – they are also political. The international community should rededicate itself to preventing conflict, addressing it when it erupts, and solving it more quickly, for that is the only way to create durable solutions for the refugees whose strength inspires us on this World Refugee Day . [Photo: WENN.com]

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Sherri Shepherd Responds to Rape Threat on Twitter, Files Police Report

Sherri Shepherd. You go, girl! The View co-host has taken action against a total loon on Twitter, actually filing a police report over an exchange that featured some maniac threatening to rape the actress. The Tweet took place last night, with @DaCloneKiller writing to Shepherd: “Somebody should drag u in a back alley and rape you.” Shepherd re-Tweeted and added: “THIS IS A THREAT & I’M PISSED… You think I should be raped in a back alley? Let’s see if the police agree w you & I took a pic of your tweet. I am going 2 file a police report 4U threatening me… And so help me God, when I find out where U live, charges will follow.” Shepherd proceeded to stand by her word, posting again last night: “Just returned from filing a police report for this online harassment nonsense. I will be pursuing this legally… This type of bullying is one of the reasons children are killing themselves b/c there’s no consequences for the bully(s).” In a word: AMEN, Sherri Shepherd! Between death threats made against Selena Gomez , and anyone who dares criticize Chris Brown , it’s refreshing to see a celebrity take a stand against complete idiots online. [Photo: WENN.com]

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Prince William Promoted to Royal Air Force Captain

Let us now pause from debating Kate Middleton baby bump photos to discuss the simple, undisputed and unrelated fact that Prince William is the man. Not only is he rich, smart, handsome, married to a beautiful girl and a future monarch, but he’s on his way to becoming a decorated serviceman! Two years after joining the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue Force, the Duke of Cambridge has officially qualified to be an operational captain. William can now lead missions in RAF Sea King helicopters by himself. The 29-year-old recently helped save the lives of Russian seamen whose cargo vessel sank in the Irish Sea last November, co-piloting the aircraft. William’s advancement comes after two years of flying experience and study with C Flight, 22 Squadron at RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales. Flight Lieutenant Wales, as he is known in the RAF, “demonstrated the required standards needed for the award of operation captaincy,” his commanding officer said. “Due to the nature of search and rescue operations, the required standards are always set at a very high level. Operational captaincy carries the overarching responsibility for the continued safety of the aircraft, its crew and any casualties.” Wills – way to go man!

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‘May The VCs Be Ever In Your Favor’ — Meet The Next 500 Startups Accelerator Class

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Dave McClure’s 500 Startups crew is at it again, with another group of 27 companies joining its incubator program. The new group of startups in the 500 Startups Accelerator follows a lot of the same trends from previous participants, as McClure & Co. continue to bet big on female entrepreneurs and international startups. There’s also the continued focus on revenue-first startups, rather than those… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : TechCrunch Discovery Date : 09/05/2012 18:18 Number of articles : 2

‘May The VCs Be Ever In Your Favor’ — Meet The Next 500 Startups Accelerator Class

‘American Idol’ Castoff Colton Dixon Talks ‘Weird’ Song Choice

Christian rocker says fans may have been ‘turned off’ when he decided to perform Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance.’ By Christina Garibaldi Colton Dixon on “American Idol” Photo: Fox American Idol had fans scratching their heads two weeks in a row after another shocking elimination . Potential favorite Colton Dixon, the Christian rocker from Tennessee, found himself in unfamiliar territory on last week’s episode, landing in the bottom three for the first time. Fans were convinced that he would return to the couch, but after 53 million votes, Dixon was sent packing. What’s the reason for his early exit? Well, according to Dixon, it was his song choice . The 20-year-old took the stage to perform two songs that night, the first being Lady Gaga ‘s smash single, “Bad Romance.” “I’m like, ‘I can metal the snot out of this song,’ ” Dixon told MTV News on Monday (April 23) about his thought process in choosing the song. “I just started getting giddy thinking about it. I saw the smoke and I was like, ‘I’m in!’ and I ran with it.” But now, Colton feels that the message of the song may have offended his fanbase. “I had fun with the song, that was who I was and I had a blast with it,” Dixon said. “And you know, it’s not necessarily a bad message, we all want something that’s not good for us, but that’s how I took the song and I had to edit around some of Gaga’s choice words to have it fit me a little better. But still, I think my audience heard Gaga and just went ‘Oh, weird’ and kinda turned off a little bit, which I understand. I take such a strong stance in my faith, I do understand.” Yet, Dixon has no hard feelings against the song, or Lady Gaga, whom he happens to be a big fan of. “I love her, I do. She’s a great artist and she can sing her tail off and that’s what I love,” Dixon revealed. “She does whatever she can and whatever she has to do to stay on top of the music industry and she does a great job of it.” Were you surprised to see Colton leave “American Idol”? Let us know in the comments. Related Photos Most Shocking ‘American Idol’ Exits ‘American Idol’ Season 11 Performances

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‘Twilight’ Star’s Nude Photo Scandal Rare For Young Cast

Kiowa Gordon’s leaked pics might seem standard for young Hollywood, but ‘Twilight’ Tuesday notes that the cast has largely avoided scandal. By Kara Warner Kiowa Gordon Photo: Jason LaVeris/ Getty Images With all the glitz and glamour associated with being a young celebrity in Hollywood, it’s hard to imagine there are any cons to fame and fortune. It’s safe to say that one of the more precarious aspects of being universally recognized is the fact that any time a celebrity does anything worth a tweet, photograph or snarky comment, they have the potential to generate many a headline. The amount of news coverage a star commands depends, of course, on the level of public interest, for which the minute details in the lives of Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian and the “Twilight” cast are of great importance. A lot of the newer stars find out about their headline-generating factor the hard way, as has been the case with Kiowa Gordon and a batch of private photos that were posted to a pornographic website. Never mind the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the incident; by all appearances, Gordon is doing his best to resolve the matter and move on. The “nude photos discovered” headline is so prevalent in pop culture that it’s almost expected. Speaking of expectations, because there are so many ways in which a young celeb might be photographed doing something naughty — they’re teenagers, for cryin’ out loud! — I think we can all take a moment to appreciate the fact that on the whole, the entire “Twilight” cast has done an excellent job in upholding the ideals associated with their role-model statues. There have been a few leaked photos here and there but no evidence of any kind of truly inappropriate behavior that is often associated with young stars. It really is an amazing feat when you think about how many young actors we’re talking about and how scrutinized they are. When I think about some of the dumb things I did in my teens, I thank my lucky stars that Facebook and Twitter were not around. I can’t even begin to think about how difficult it would be to navigate as a young celebrity. So as much as we love to obsess over our favorite stars, let’s try to not sweat the small stuff and appreciate them for being worthy of our continued admiration. Why do you think the “Twilight” cast has largely avoided the typical pitfalls of young fame? Let us know in the comments or tweet me @karawarner!

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Jennifer Lopez Defends Casper Smart as a "Good Egg"

They’ve been spotted out in public, and they’ve exchanged loving Tweets , but Jennifer Lopez hasn’t said much about her much younger boyfriend, Casper Smart. Until now. In the April issue of Vogue, the American Idol judge glows over her back-up dancer of a man, telling the magazine: “He’s adorable. But you already see that. He really is [sweet]. He’s a good egg. I don’t want to talk about it too much. It’s my private thing.” But what about that age difference of 18 years? “I don’t feel older, and I don’t feel like I look it, either, so I am just acting the same way I have always acted,” she says. As for that public split from Marc Anthony ? J. Lo adds that she’s “proud” of how both sides have handled it and points to their children as the basis for their continued respect and friendship. “We’re still friends – and we’re parents. But it’s going to take time.. It’s tough. But for the most part, I feel very proud of the way we’re handling it. I really do. We are doing the best we can for the kids.”

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