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Pope Benedict XVI to Resign Due to Health Concerns

Pope Benedict XVI made a shocking announcement during a meeting of Vatican cardinals today: He will become the first pontiff in 600 years to resign his post later this month, citing health concerns as the basis for a decision that will officially take place on February 28. According to The Associated Press, the 85-year old believes that his advanced age and diminishing strength make it difficult to fulfill the job. “Strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me,” the pope told the cardinals, according to the Vatican. The last pope to resign was Gregory XII in 1415. He took that step to end a civil war within the church in which multiple men claimed to be hold the position. Benedict’s reign as pope has been marred by a slew of scandals and controversies, including numerous allegations of sexual abuse by priests. He also joined Twitter in December .

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Frank Ocean Grammy Performance: Run, Forrest, Run!

Frank Ocean ran through his entire 2013 Grammy Awards performance. Sort of. As the maestro stood behind a podium, playing piano, a video projected in front of the podium to make it look as if he were running the entire time. “Forrest Gump” style. Watch him perform his song by that name below: Frank Ocean Grammy Performance 2013 In addition to winning Most Swagtastic Suit, Ocean was among the 2013 Grammy winners Sunday, taking home Best Urban Contemporary Album. As he took the stage to accept the award, the entire crowd gave him a standing ovation … except for one guy. Follow the jump to see what we mean … Yup … Chris Brown, whose album Fortune was nominated in the same category, was fittingly the only one not standing (though he was clapping). Tensions between the two singers is apparently still high following last month’s Chris Brown-Frank Ocean fight at a recording studio in West Hollywood. Witnesses told deputies that Brown punched Ocean during a beef over a parking space, Frank Tweeted that he “got jumped by Chris and a couple guys…” Ocean told police his version of events, but later said he would not pursue criminal charges against Brown, who has not commented on the matter. Brown also made headlines last night for cozying up to Rihanna . A lot.

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