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Jennifer Aniston vs. Justin Theroux: It’s War!

Is Jennifer Aniston about to have something in common with ex-husband Brad Pitt? Is she on the verge of a nasty divorce? Might she and Pitt therefore both soon be single and get back together?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Simply put: no, no and no. But Star Magazine wants you to believe at least one of those aforementioned rumors. Despite Aniston having just given an interview in which she gushed over Justin Theroux (“He’s such a good person. It hurts me to think of anything hurting him,” she told Marie Claire this month), the above cover story claims she and her man are on the outs. Moreover, Aniston has apparently gained 20 pounds! This featured Star story screams that “Jen & Justin At Each Other’s Throats!” The publication further teases an impending breakup between the actress and actor by, of course, referencing Brad Pitt. “He Rages Over Brad’s Phone Calls To Jen,” reads the sub-headline. According to the affiliated article inside this issue, Aniston and Theroux are “at war” over Pitt, with an anonymous source who is definitely not made-up exclaiming: “Jealousy rears its ugly head after Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston reconnect behind husband Justin Theroux’s back… and all hell breaks loose.” All HELL, people. That sounds really bad. Aniston has been pretty vocal over the past several weeks about her treatment in the media. “My marital status has been shamed; my divorce status was shamed; my lack of a mate had been shamed; my nipples have been shamed,” she told Marie Claire in its most recent cover story. Previously, Aniston went off on the paparazzi via an op-ed in The Huffington Post. It was the most angry and impassioned we’ve ever seen her after years and years of endless pregnancy speculation. And we loved it! “I’m fed up with the sport-like scrutiny and body-shaming that occurs daily,” Aniston wrote at the time , adding: “If I am some kind of symbol to some people out there, then clearly I am an example of the lens through which we, as a society, view our mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, female friends and colleagues. “The objectification and scrutiny we put women through is absurd and disturbing.” Amen. Is this latest scathing “report” on her marriage a example of female objectification? Not necessarily. It’s more directly related to Aniston, with whom the public remains fascinated. According Star source, Theroux has been “consumed with jealousy” since Aniston allegedly “admitted she’s been speaking with her ex in the wake of his shocking split from Angelina Jolie.” Adds an insider: “Jen and Justin have been at each other’s throats ever since he found out about Brad. He feels totally betrayed, but Jen has told him Brad just needs a sympathetic ear and that she accepted his calls because she wanted to be supportive. “She never expected Justin to react the way he did.” View Slideshow: Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt Divorce: Jennifer Aniston Reacts! This same (non) source rambles on about how “Brad and Jen have never stopped loving each other” and claims that Theroux’s “anger” over the connection “could threaten their marriage.” Before you get TOO worried about Aniston and Theroux’s marriage, just remember: we’ve been here before. And before that as well: Oh, and also before that: In reality, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are as stable as any couple in Hollywood. That fact just doesn’t sell newspapers or magazines. It’s sad.

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George R.R. Martin Reacts to Donald Trump Election: Winter is HERE!

George R.R. Martin is best known for creating a fictional world in which brutal despots rule over the cowering masses, crushing any opposition with violent retribution from their devoted minions. Donald Trump is trying his damnedest to make GRRM’s vision a reality. In case you’re somehow unaware, Martin is the author who penned the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, upon which the wildly successful HBO series Game of Thrones is based. He’s been a vocal opponent of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign from the beginning, and – never one to hold back in his writing – Martin had some choice words for the political neophyte in a recent blog post. The piece, hilariously titled “President Pussygrabber” appeared on Martin’s website in the hours after Trump’s electoral college victory became official. Martin made no effort to conceal his disappointment and frustration, but was as articulate as ever in his description of greed and authoritarianism run amok: “There are really no words for how I feel this morning. “America has spoken. I really thought we were better than this. Guess not. “Trump was the least qualified candidate ever nominated by a major party for the presidency. Come January, he will become the worst president in American history, and a dangerously unstable player on the world stage. “And the decimated Democrats, a minority in both House and Senate, do not have the power to hinder him. “Over the next four years, our problems are going to get much, much worse.” He concluded – in a nod to the apocalyptic change of seasons so frequently foretold by his characters: “Winter is coming. I told you so.” Yes, GoT fans looking for words of encouragement or promises that this is the point in the story were the heros triumph over incredible odds will have to look elsewhere. We recommend the open letter that Aaron Sorkin wrote to his daughter in an attempt to help her understand the implications of a Trump presidency. From GRRM it’s nothing but doom and gloom, but we doubt that comes as much of a shock from those familiar with his work. If you were expecting a positive spin on the political equivalent of the Red Wedding , you don’t know GRRM. View Slideshow: 12 Donald Trump Tweets That Outline His Plans as President Thus far, Trump has yet to respond, which is disappointing, as he used to fire off a dozen attack-tweets every time anyone mildly famous dared to even give one of his hotels a less-than-stellar Yelp review. Watch Game of Thrones online to remind yourself of how much worse things can get. Then spend the weekend hiding under your bed because, really – things can get much, much worse.

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George R.R. Martin Teases Fans: Which Hated Game Of Thrones Character is "Still Alive"?

There was one question on the mind of millions of fans after the Game of Thrones Season 5 finale : Is Jon Snow really dead ? We’ll have to wait a few months for that answer, but George R.R. Martin – ever cantankerous, yet always happy to engage with fans – has already dropped a bombshell regarding the fate of a different character. During a recent online chat sesh, Martin was asked if the daughter-torching megalomaniac Stannis Baratheon is still alive.  His answer? “In my books? Alive, beyond a doubt.” We know what you’re thinking: “So what? The show departs from the books all the time. I totally saw Stannis get killed by Brienne of Tarth.” To which we respond: 1. You have a bit of an attitude problem, ya know that? and 2. Did you really see Brienne deliver that death blow? Watch the scene again: Stannis Baratheon Death Scene Would a show that’s famous for grisly deaths really deny us the sight of such a reviled character getting his head lopped off? Need we remind you that the dude allowed his own daughter to be burned at the stake just one episode prior? At this point, we’re thinking the smart money is on Stannis still being alive on the show. Of course, if he was captured by Ramsay Bolton, he’s probably wishing he was dead. Watch Game of Thrones online at TV Fanatic to hold yourself over until the premiere of season 6.

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George R.R. Martin Teases Fans: Which Hated Game Of Thrones Character is "Still Alive"?

There was one question on the mind of millions of fans after the Game of Thrones Season 5 finale : Is Jon Snow really dead ? We’ll have to wait a few months for that answer, but George R.R. Martin – ever cantankerous, yet always happy to engage with fans – has already dropped a bombshell regarding the fate of a different character. During a recent online chat sesh, Martin was asked if the daughter-torching megalomaniac Stannis Baratheon is still alive.  His answer? “In my books? Alive, beyond a doubt.” We know what you’re thinking: “So what? The show departs from the books all the time. I totally saw Stannis get killed by Brienne of Tarth.” To which we respond: 1. You have a bit of an attitude problem, ya know that? and 2. Did you really see Brienne deliver that death blow? Watch the scene again: Stannis Baratheon Death Scene Would a show that’s famous for grisly deaths really deny us the sight of such a reviled character getting his head lopped off? Need we remind you that the dude allowed his own daughter to be burned at the stake just one episode prior? At this point, we’re thinking the smart money is on Stannis still being alive on the show. Of course, if he was captured by Ramsay Bolton, he’s probably wishing he was dead. Watch Game of Thrones online at TV Fanatic to hold yourself over until the premiere of season 6.

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Macklemore: Expecting First Child with Tricia Davis!

Now Macklemore really has something to rap about. Via a totally precious video, the rapper and fiancee Tricia Davis have announced that they’re expecting their first child in 2015. Titled “A Surprise from Ben and Tricia,” the footage was posted on the YouTube page of Macklemore’s longtime collaborator, Ryan Lewis, and it depicts Macklemore lying beside Davis during an ultrasound at the hospital. Macklemore and Tricia Davis Baby Announcement He’s holding her hand when they gaze at the monitor and he nuzzles his baby-mama-to-be when they view their unborn baby for the first time. Macklemore proposed to Davis in January 2013 after seven years of dating. He recently gushed over her during an appearance with Ellen DeGeneres. “My fiancée was with me when we were printing up 20 shirts at a time to sell at a show with 15 people there,” the Grammy winner said, expounding: “She’s been with us every step of the way. She produces our videos, she’s our tour manager, she’s been there from the beginning. When we won Best New Artist she kind of broke down into tears and I was like, all right, we are definitely being watched by 30 million people right now.” We send Macklemore, Davis and all celebrities expecting children in 2015 our very best wishes! Celebrities Expecting Babies in 2015 1. Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are expecting their first child in March 2015. She’ll be the second of the 19 Kids and Counting brood to have kids of her own!

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2015 Celebrity Death Predictions: Which Stars Can You Bet on to Kick the Bucket This Year?

As a new year begins, many struggling former stars have high hopes for career rebirths and new beginnings. Some of them will be successful. Most will not.  Sadly, a lot of aging former icons and D-list strivers will fade into obscurity, while others will be dealt an even more unfortunate hand. Yes, unpleasant as it is to contemplate, dozens of celebs will take their final curtain call in 2015, and while it may be a total bummer, there’s no reason you can’t turn a tidy profit from this morbid fact of life. We have more famous names now than ever before, which unfortunately means more celebrity deaths than ever before. So why not have a bit of ghoulish fun with your friends and family by starting a celebrity death pool? 2015 Celebrity Death Odds 1. George R.R. Martin: 2-1 GRRM is only 66, but he might allow himself to croak in 2015 just to piss of Game of Thrones fans one last time. Valar morghulis! We know, we know – it’s tasteless and macabre and it’s begging for bad karma, but it’s also a way of turning a huge negative into a slight positive. By choosing one of your favorite aging and/or drugged-out celebs, you’re guaranteeing yourself a bit of a silver lining, should they happen to shuffle off the mortal coil this year. Besides, it’s not like it’s your fault they bit the big one. Have you seen Lindsay Lohan lately ? That girl is one strong breeze away from never being seen again.  And don’t get us started on Clint Eastwood. Squinty Clint was talking to chairs in public two years ago and he’s somehow still holding on. We get the feeling he might not emerge victorious from his annual showdown with Father Time this year. Speaking of aging American badasses, George H.W. Bush might still be hopping out of planes , but the dude is 90 years old and he’s been in and out of Houston Methodist so much lately that we’re starting to think the plaque with his name on it isn’t the result of his charitable contributions. After all, ya gotta reserve your favorite room somehow. Anyway, we here at THG hope every celeb A to Z-list has a healthy and prosperous new year. But hey, if you’re the betting type, you may as well plan ahead and make the best of some bad situations by following our betting guide in the gallery above.

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