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Zendaya Calls Out Magazine for Photoshop, Aims to Keep It Real

Zendaya Coleman is all about keeping it real. The young actress, who has never been afraid to speak her mind , has taken issue with the latest issue of Modeliste. The 19-year old jumped on Instagram early Wednesday to call out the publication for running an edited picture of her inside its cover this month. “Had a new shoot come out today and was shocked when I found my 19 year old hips and torso quite manipulated,” Zendaya wrote, posting side-by-side comparisons of the two images. The one on the right, above, is the original version; the one on the left has been Photoshopped. “These are the things that make women self conscious, that create the unrealistic ideals of beauty that we have,” Zendaya added. “Anyone who knows who I am knows I stand for honest and pure self love.” The magazine actually replied to Zendaya’s criticism and removed the pictures, prompting Coleman to write in response: “Thank you @modelistemagazine for pulling down the images and fixing this retouch issue.” Zendaya, of course, found herself at the center of another fashion-related scandal back when she wore her hair in braids on the Academy Awards red carpet… and  Giuliana Rancic took issue with the look .

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Chris Rock to Host 2016 Academy Awards

Over a decade later, Chris Rock is ready to run it back. The comedian and actor has confirmed that he’ll host the 2016 Academy Awards. “I’m so glad to be hosting the Oscars,” the 50-year-old, who also emceed the 2005 ceremony, said in a simple statement. “It’s great to be back.” Added David Hill & Reginald Hudlin, who will produce the event: “Chris Rock is truly the MVP of the entertainment industry. Comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, documentarian – he’s done it all. “He’s going to be a phenomenal Oscar host!” The 2016 Academy Awards will air on February 28 from Los Angeles. Rock also shared the photo above on Twitter, writing as a caption: “Look who’s back. #Oscars.” Neil Patrick Harris hosted the 2014 Oscars, with Rock now joining a list of other previous hosts that include Billy Crystal, Jon Stewart, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres.

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