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EXCLUSIVE: @TonyGonzalez88 Shares Why He Rejected #xXxTheMovie Offer At First [VIDEO]

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NFL veteran Tony Gonzalez shares details on his new gig xXx The Movie, why he rejected the role at first, and how he felt like a rookie all over again. Watch the video above. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! He also shares his goals in acting and why he would still go to meet President-Elect Donald Trump […]

EXCLUSIVE: @TonyGonzalez88 Shares Why He Rejected #xXxTheMovie Offer At First [VIDEO]

16 Writers Love On Michelle Obama In New Book Of Essays

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Veronica Chambers, editor of a new anthology on Michelle Obama, opens up on our first African American FLOTUS and what her very being means to us—and this country.

16 Writers Love On Michelle Obama In New Book Of Essays

Donald Trump Meets Obama: Did They Shake Hands?

It has happened. Not only has Donald Trump been elected President , but the man who rose to political prominence by questioning Barack Obama's birth place has now actually met Barack Obama. For the first time. The President-Elect and the 44th President of the United State spoke to reporters while sitting side-by-side in the Oval Office on Thursday, November 10. “I want to emphasize to you, Mr. President-Elect, that we now are going to do everything we can to help you succeed because if you succeed then the country succeeds,” Obama said at one point, while Trump replied: “Mr. President, it was a great honor to meet you and I look forward to meeting with you many, many more times.” Shocking. Truly shocking all around. Did the two men shake hands? Click through a dozen photos from their meeting below and find out! 1. Donald Trump and Barack Obama Are they going to do it? Are Donald Trump and Barack Obama actually going to shake hands?!? 2. The First Meeting! Barack Obama and Donald Trump look totally natural around each other. This marked the first time they ever met. 3. The Handshake! Most reluctant handshake ever? Donald Trump and Barack Obama make nice here in The White House. 4. What’s Up with Those Hands? Barack Obama seems fascinated by Donald Trump’s unusually small hands in this photo, doesn’t he? 5. Two Telling Smirks Both Trump and Obama are smirking in this photo. But we feel like they are thinking different things. 6. President and President-Elect Look at my small hands! This is likely NOT what Donald Trump is saying in this picture. View Slideshow

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12 Donald Trump Tweets That Outline His Plans as President

Despite his aversion to truth, his ever-changing platform, and the fact that he devoted the last 18 months of his life to stoking the flames of racial hatred, Donald Trump was elected president  on Tuesday after receiving only slightly fewer popular votes than Hillary Clinton. The Donald himself doesn't know what will come out of his mouth from one moment to the next, so it's tough to predict what life will be like under his administration. Fortunately, we've combed through Trump's 319 million tweets (one to insult each person in America!) and found 12 that seem to outline the goals of his first term in office. Before you fill the comments with death threats – yes, these are fake tweets we wrote ourselves in an attempt at humor. Of course, it's worth pointing out that with any other president-elect in history we probably wouldn't have had to explain that. Just sayin'.   1. Oh, Say Can You Stand? 2. Yo Mama, Obama: 3. Nuke It Out: 4. Mall of America: 5. The Incest Test: 6. Leave Them Kids Alone: View Slideshow

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Nah Fam: Here Are The Beauty Products You Should NEVER Share

In a recent beauty segment done on The Real, Jeannie Mai shares that using a sanitized sharpener to shave items like lip and eye pencils before using and spraying alcohol on other products like eyelash curlers and power eye shadows is great. But even with the whole “sharing is caring” mantra, the one beauty tool you should never share is a facial cleansing brush. “It’s a breeding ground for all the dead skin cells, dirt, bacteria that it removes from your face on a daily basis. The last thing you need is someone else’s muck getting trapped in your bristles and then tarnishing you skin game,” Mai explained… [ MadameNoire ] Here’s How To Gauge The Expiration Date On Your Makeup Brushes As any makeup-obsessed gal knows, makeup brushes are the holy grail of creating a flawless face. However, as beloved as they are and as much as we try to hold on to them to the bitter end, they do have an expiration date just like the rest of your products. Recently, InStyle delved into this topic, speaking with makeup artists and makeup brush creators about the lifespan of brushes and when you should trash yours for a new set. Continue scrolling to see the verdict. Katie Jane Hughes, Editorial and celebrity makeup artist: “If you’re trying to blend your makeup and a brush that normally works well is blending your makeup in a spotty or patchy way, that’s not a good sign,” she says. Sam Chapman, Real Techniques founder and makeup artist: “If your brush sheds on a consistent basis, there is a high chance that the glue holding the bristles has loosened…” [ MadameNoire ] Donald Trump’s Hotel Graffiti Bombed With “Black Lives Matter” Slogan Donald Trump‘s newest hotel in Washington, D.C. was tagged up by graffiti bandits who painted the slogan “Black Lives Matter” on a front-facing wall with other related slogans. The bold move occurred over the weekend, which was also the opening weekend of the Trump International Hotel. Trump opponents have voiced their disdain for the mogul opening the hotel at one of the Nation Captial’s most iconic buildings in the Old Post Office Pavillion. Since the start of Trump’s presidential campaign, he has been dogged for building the hotel using the labor of the immigrants he seeks to oust from the country should he become president. The tags on the hotel’s walls were captured by a Twitter user featuring the aforementioned slogan and “No Justice, Peace” on the other side of the hotel’s entrance… [ HipHopWired ] FBI to Investigate the Re-Registration of 19 Deceased Virginia Residents in the Swing State [ Baller Alert ] Supreme Court Won’t Review Disputes Over Whether College Athletes Should Be Paid [ HuffingtonPost ] That Time A Funky Inmate Cursed Lil Wayne Out In Prison [ iHeart Radio ] ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Star Sues Former Employer [ TMZ ]

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Bangers: Ciara Covers ‘#Legend’ & Says THIS Was The Best Thing About Marrying Russell Wilson

For the C-Squad … Ciara Covers #Legend Magazine Ciara is currently covering the latest issue of #Legend magazine. The songstress posed for Dennis Leupold photos in the mag and gushed about her wedding to Russell Wilson and spoke on her son Future Zahir. According to CiCi, who may or may not already pregnant right now , her favorite marriage memory was a “fairy tale”… I definitely can say it was two of the most perfect days in my life. The day before and the day of the actual wedding was a special time. When we get married, we only get it once, you can’t repeat it. So, it was like, man, it’s over already? It was honestly so beautiful and I really felt like I was in a fairy tale. It was everything I hoped for. Everything I could have hoped for, dreamed of, happened on that day. It was memorable. We spent two days with all the people that we love, your family and your close friends. I’m definitely still floating, it’s only three months ago and it’s crazy how time goes by. and the best thing about motherhood is seeing her baby boy smile. Motherhood, oh my gosh, it’s one of the best jobs in life. My family, my son and my husband, those are the things that keep me grounded and centered and there’s no better feeling than coming back and seeing him smile after a long day. You put him in a bath, you put him in bed, read a book, those moments are great to end the day and keeps life in perspective because all your child wants from you is love. They don’t care about a lot of the things we care about anyway. Being a mom is part of what motivates me in my every day life. She also dished on her modeling contract with IMG Models…. I’ve been fortunate over the years; I’ve had really cool collaborations and been part of cool campaigns. I’ve been blessed to have friends that I’ve met in the fashion world. It’s been an inspiring adventure. The exciting thing about the partnership with IMG is that I can. The ultimate goal is to do more. As an entertainer, fashion and music go hand in hand. There’s no one better than IMG to do that. I want to pose more in fashion shoots and do more cool fashion partnerships. and revealed that she hopes to one day have her own clothing line. Absolutely. It’s always been my intention to have my own clothing line. That’s one of my goals. It’s all about timing and making sure I have everything set up, but I’ve definitely always had a goal to have my own line and to be successful with it. What do YOU think about CiCi’s Legends Magazine photos??? More on the flip. Dennis Leupold

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Patrick Dempsey: Was He Caught Flighting With Sophie Monk?!

Last month, Australia actress Sophie Monk hosted a Q&A session with Bridget Jones’s Baby stars Renee Zellweger and Patrick Dempsey. Monk posed for a photo with the stars and posted it to her Instagram, but one tabloid was more interested in seeing if they could stir up a little trouble. According to the National Enquirer , Dempsey’s wife, Jillian was furious that the former Grey’s Anatomy star was “all over” Monk and “very touchy-feely” with her at the event. The Delux beauty co-creator is, according to the source, “ready to ditch him and walk away with half of his $40 million fortune.” Gossip Cop debunked the rumor , citing the Dempseys’ appearance with their children at the world premiere in London on September 5th. In January 2015, Fink filed for divorce from Dempsey after 15 years of marriage. “It is with careful consideration and mutual respect that we have decided to end our marriage,” a statement sent by the couple to Us Weekly read. “Our primary concern remains the wellbeing of our children, and we ask with profound gratitude that you respect our family’s privacy at this very sensitive time.” The couple did not have a prenup when they first got married, and Dempsey’s net worth is estimated to be $40 million. Reports suggest that Dempsey’s obsession with race-car driving is what put serious strain on their marriage, ultimately forcing her to file.   The proceedings, however, were dropped , after the Dempseys were spotted holding hands in Europe last year. “For the past year, Patrick and Jillian have been working on getting to where they are right now. They are not dating anyone else, and only each other,” a source told People this past January. “They seem very happy and are spending a lot of time together. They go on dates and are also involved with the kids together.” When a journalist with ES Magazine asked if they were back together in May, Dempsey had an odd, if not cheeky answer. “Yeah, I think so,” he said. “You have to work at everything. And you cannot do everything. Something has to be sacrificed.” Dempsey’s focus is more on his three children than on racing these days. “I’ve sort of stepped back – I’m the team owner, but time goes by so quickly with my kids that I don’t want to miss that,” Dempsey said. “Last year we had a good team, and a good car, it was the right moment … where I could focus 100 percent on doing a full season. “Now it’s time to put that personal philosophy into my kids, allowing them to find their goals, their passions.” A source told People that the divorce “made Patrick miserable. It was definitely a wakeup call.”

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Matt Baier: I’m Not A Deadbeat Dad, I Just Wasn’t Around!

Following last night's dramatic season premiere, Matt Baier wants Teen Mom OG viewers to know that he's sick of the scrutiny. Now that the reality hit is back on MTV, Baier and his fiancee, Amber Portwood are doing damage control on his reputation. To which I speak for everyone when I say, “too little, too late.” Still, Portwood will fight for the man she loves. “I think one thing people are going to see is how a lot of the child support cases against him were dropped,” Portwood told Hollywood Life . “They’re going to take a step back and say, ‘Oh wow, maybe I was wrong,'” she said. “Matt doesn’t have that many kids and he was put out there as this horrible person that he isn’t. It completely shocked him.” “I had to try to stick with it and stay with him, and thank God I did or it would have been a mistake, Portwood added. As for the status of their relationship, Portwood says things are terrific, and that everything they've been through made them stronger. Is she trying too hard to convince herself of that? No so, she insists. Although they have delayed their October wedding , the Teen Mom tandem is looking forward to building a future together. “We’re doing great today,” Portwood said. “That’s not Matt today … that wasn’t even him a couple years ago. I don’t want people to think he’s this slimy guy when he’s so amazing.” “I want people to see what I see,” she added. What they see has not been all that impressive so far, but Amber is standing by her man through thick and thin, which does tell you something. The couple went on Dr. Drew's show last night to discuss the rumors that have plagued Baier for the better part of a year now. Namely, the small fact that Matt Baier has seven kids (or eight, or nine, depending on who you ask) that he sired and left behind. As well as his issues with addiction, which are well documented. Oh, and the fact that he tried to bang Farrah Abraham before meeting Amber – a topic that was broached last night on Teen Mom: OG . Guy has a lot of baggage, to say the least. “Yes, I have a lousy past. The proof is bad enough – why make stuff up?” Baier, 44, told Dr. Drew during yesterday's sit-down. Obviously, with a track record like his, there's both a lot of explaining to do, and not a lot of explaining he can do to change minds. He does want to stress one key point, however. “I wasn’t a deadbeat dad ,” he says, but rather, “I was an absentee dad back then, and I think there’s a big difference.” Is there, though? Or is it mere semantics? And even though he has five children – not seven, eight or nine, as some have alleged – he assured viewers that his hands are clean. “I owe zero dollars in child support.” Slow claps for the absentee dad.

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Paris Jackson: ENGAGED to Michael Snoddy?!

It’s only been four months since we first learned that Paris Jackson is dating Michael Snoddy , and despite significant (and thoroughly understandable) opposition from her family, it seems the young couple is still moving very fast. In fact, according to Radar Online, Paris recently told her family that she plans to marry Snoddy in the very near future. “Paris told Katherine and Joe that she is going to get engaged to Michael and that she cannot wait to marry him,” says source. One insider believes that Paris and Michael are already engaged, and Paris was just testing the waters before breaking the news to Katherine. The couple reportedly met at an AA meeting back in April. The Jacksons are not fans of Paris’ new man, and not only because of Snoddy’s use of racial slurs on social media. “The Jacksons are skeptical of Michael,” the source claims. “They think that he was the influence that caused her to get all those tattoos!” In addition to the ink, Paris’ grandparents reportedly believe that Snoddy has convinced Paris to give up on her show-business dreams: “The family really had high hopes for Paris and thought that she was going to be the next prodigy,” says the insider. “But they think now she’s just focused on Michael.” “They kind of feel like her chances to be a huge star on camera are now ruined and it is all his fault!” Uh … she’s Michael Jackson’s only daughter. We’re pretty sure that if she ever decides she wants to give it a go as a singer or an actress, she’ll have no trouble finding an agent. Just a hunch, ya know? In the meantime, we say give these two lovebirds a chance! Sure, Snoddy seems like a douche (His name’s “Snoddy,” for Pete’s sake.), but Paris’ struggles with depression have been well pulblicized and she’s actually seemed happy in recent months. Besides, if she got married ridiculously young, it still wouldn’t crack the top 1,000 of weird things people in this family have done. Then again, Paris does have a history of getting super into relationships then sinking getting profoundly summed when they don’t work out. Remember Chester Castellaw ? Yeah, we’re guessing she barely does either, but at one point, they were rumored to be engaged. After it ended, Paris’ family reportedly encouraged her to check back into rehab. So best of luck, Paris. Just remember that sometimes things don’t work out for a reason.

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Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Season 3 Episode 2 Recap: For the Love of Ray J

On VH1’s  Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Season 3 Episode 2  Monday night, Ray J’s love life continued to be the subject of much fascination. Watch Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Season 3 Episode 2 Online If you watch Love & Hip Hop Hollywood online , you’ll get to learn all about Masika Kalysha, who of course got knocked up by Fetty Wap. Despite Wapping that without protection, he’s pissed about the pregnancy and claims he’s not the father. She demands a paternity test. Beyond that, on Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Season 3 Episode 2, Masika was paid a visit by her ever-so-nice friends Moniece and Nia. A dramatic visit, to put it mildly. Masika asks Moniece about why she put Princess Love on blast; Moniece says beefed with Princess at Mendeecees and Yandy’s wedding. Princess didn’t like it that Moniece was calling Ray J “Raymond,” to which Moniece said: “Bitch, I f–ked your man and yeah, I liked it!” As always, classy. For her part, Princess has mixed it up with Teairra Mari in the past, and now she’s ready to throw down Moniece, it appears. Hard core. After Moniece told the world that she hit it with Ray J first , Princess says Ray J told her that they boned once at a party when she was 19. “Yes, Moniece. You got fucked by Ray J. Who the fuck cares? You want a fucking cookie? The bitch is not relevant,” Princess states. “Ray doesn’t even remember when it happened. Or maybe he’s just trying to make himself forget. I would too,” she continues. “She needs to go on somewhere before I slap them big-ass, tired-ass bags off her eyes and smack that smirk off her face.” Later, with the provocation of the ever-messy Teiarra Mari, Moniece disputes the claim that she only slept with Ray J once. “What I really want to do is bust this bitch upside her head and keep it pushing,” says Moniece says of her ex’s current fiance. She then says that Ray J and Princess’ marriage is totally doomed because the Kim Kardashian sex tape star is a cheater. Also, she’ll feel sorry for Princess if Ray J knocks her up; Moniece may not be lying here, but man, she is being harsh as f–k. Meanwhile, Brandy Norwood – Ray J’s sister – tries to play mature mediator between Princess, Ray, and their mother Sonja Norwood. Sonja feels that her baby boy may be taken for a ride harder than he took Kim for … nevermind. You get the idea. She’s a bit skeptical. With Ray J and Princess Love married now, we know they eventually made it to the altar, but here we get a behind the scenes preview. Ray chats with Max, Lil’ Brandi’s husband, about how they eloped and they didn’t sign a prenup because it’s a sign of a lack of trust. Or that he didn’t have jack s–t to protect. Ray J, for his part, has enough hits – both Kim Kardashian related and otherwise – that he does have some decent ASSets to consider. Still, he busts out the papers and decides to tear them up, to the horror of his mother, and the delight of VH1 execs thirsty for drama. Seriously. They live for this sort of thing. Finally, we have one huge confrontation between Shanda, Willie and Kyesha, as Shanda confronts Willie in the studio … and DAMN. Willie confesses to texting Kyesha but denies that he railed her; Kyesha says it was way more than just texts and they boned last December. You know. Standard love triangle disagreement. After they rehash the drama … they decide to get together again and do so in a West Hollywood establishment where all hell breaks loose. Kyesha admits that she’s still in love with Willie, and Shanda, despite wanting this meeting to hear the truth, loses her s–t when she hears it. You would think her rage would be directed at Willie Taylor, her husband, for his “we just texted for 10 years” BS … but no. Only Kyesha. The bottom line here after all this?  Follow the links above to enjoy the glory that is Shanda and Kyesha going at each other like a couple of crazed lunatics in a public place. View Slideshow: From Ray J to Kanye: Singers Who Have Scored With the Kardashians

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