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Kate Middleton and Prince William Lose Housekeeper Over Excessive Demands: "They Will Regret" It, Source Says

Kate Middleton may not be perfect after all. This is a stunning declaration to make, and it may prove to be untrue. But a couple of recent stories are making us question the unparalleled awesomeness of the Duchess of Cambridge for the first time in history. Last week, Middleton came under fire after photos emerged of her three-year old son, George, standing and looking out the window of a moving car. He wasn’t wearing his seatbelt and the Internet went OFF on Middleton in response. It’s worth noting that the car was on a private road at the time, with no other vehicles in the vicinity… but still. Everyone should wear his or her seatbelt at all times. Especially toddlers. It’s not as though one-car accidents don’t exist, right? Elsewhere, Middleton was even criticized for her behavior at Pippa Middleton’s wedding to James Matthews on May 20. Many of the pictures that surfaced online featured Kate with an annoyed or angry look on her face, disciplining her young kids instead of just allowing them to have fun. “Kate didn’t have the time or the patience for his shenanigans,” one witness said of Middleton and George. Somewhere, every mother of a toddler is shaking her head over the gall of anyone to make this critique. But this brings us to the latest Kate Middleton scandal, one that also involves her handsome husband, Prince William. According to The Sun, the beloved couple just lost one of their top employees after housekeeper Sadie Rice decided that Kate and William were asking too much of her. An insider tells the British newspaper that Rice was making $35,000 pounds per year (about $45,000 dollars), yet chose to leave both this paycheck and the Royal Twosome behind due to excessive demands on her time. The issue stems from Kate and William’s planned move to Kensington Palace. They had been spending about two-thirds of their time at Anmer Hall, but will will relocate on a full-time basis to Kensington after William leaves his air ambulance job this fall. “They wanted her to spend more time at Kensington Palace and her work was increasing all the time,” The Sun writes of William, Kate and Sadie , explaining in further detail: “Sadie’s a hard worker but the job’s demands got too much, even for her… “She wasn’t having a normal life outside work. Sadie’s serving her notice and it seems nothing will change her mind. It’s their loss.” This same source describes the situation as a major blow to the famous family, considering how much two-year old Charlotte and little George had grown to love Sadie. Rice was reportedly responsible for cleaning, laundry, shopping and cooking during her tenure as a housekeeper and occasional nanny. In 2015, Kate lured Sadie away from Norway’s Prince Haakon and wife Mette-Marit in Oslo, where she had spent the previous five years doing similar tasks and chores. Prior to that stint, she served as a Buckingham Palace maid and was well liked by the Queen. William and his lovely wife have been hiring more staff member as they prepare to move to London and step up their Royal duties. But they may have trouble replacing someone such as Sadie. “They will regret losing Sadie, as the right people aren’t easy to find,” concludes this The Sun report. Is the shine finally coming off this popular couple? Are we at last seeing a few chinks in their pristine armor? Or must we realize that no one is, in actuality, perfect… yet Kate Middleton still comes as close to this ideal as anyone conceivably could? Anything is possible, we suppose. View Slideshow: 15 Things You May Have Missed From Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Royal Wedding

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Kate Middleton and Prince William Lose Housekeeper Over Excessive Demands: "They Will Regret" It, Source Says

Kate Middleton and Prince William Lose Housekeeper Over Excessive Demands: "They Will Regret" It, Source Says

Kate Middleton may not be perfect after all. This is a stunning declaration to make, and it may prove to be untrue. But a couple of recent stories are making us question the unparalleled awesomeness of the Duchess of Cambridge for the first time in history. Last week, Middleton came under fire after photos emerged of her three-year old son, George, standing and looking out the window of a moving car. He wasn’t wearing his seatbelt and the Internet went OFF on Middleton in response. It’s worth noting that the car was on a private road at the time, with no other vehicles in the vicinity… but still. Everyone should wear his or her seatbelt at all times. Especially toddlers. It’s not as though one-car accidents don’t exist, right? Elsewhere, Middleton was even criticized for her behavior at Pippa Middleton’s wedding to James Matthews on May 20. Many of the pictures that surfaced online featured Kate with an annoyed or angry look on her face, disciplining her young kids instead of just allowing them to have fun. “Kate didn’t have the time or the patience for his shenanigans,” one witness said of Middleton and George. Somewhere, every mother of a toddler is shaking her head over the gall of anyone to make this critique. But this brings us to the latest Kate Middleton scandal, one that also involves her handsome husband, Prince William. According to The Sun, the beloved couple just lost one of their top employees after housekeeper Sadie Rice decided that Kate and William were asking too much of her. An insider tells the British newspaper that Rice was making $35,000 pounds per year (about $45,000 dollars), yet chose to leave both this paycheck and the Royal Twosome behind due to excessive demands on her time. The issue stems from Kate and William’s planned move to Kensington Palace. They had been spending about two-thirds of their time at Anmer Hall, but will will relocate on a full-time basis to Kensington after William leaves his air ambulance job this fall. “They wanted her to spend more time at Kensington Palace and her work was increasing all the time,” The Sun writes of William, Kate and Sadie , explaining in further detail: “Sadie’s a hard worker but the job’s demands got too much, even for her… “She wasn’t having a normal life outside work. Sadie’s serving her notice and it seems nothing will change her mind. It’s their loss.” This same source describes the situation as a major blow to the famous family, considering how much two-year old Charlotte and little George had grown to love Sadie. Rice was reportedly responsible for cleaning, laundry, shopping and cooking during her tenure as a housekeeper and occasional nanny. In 2015, Kate lured Sadie away from Norway’s Prince Haakon and wife Mette-Marit in Oslo, where she had spent the previous five years doing similar tasks and chores. Prior to that stint, she served as a Buckingham Palace maid and was well liked by the Queen. William and his lovely wife have been hiring more staff member as they prepare to move to London and step up their Royal duties. But they may have trouble replacing someone such as Sadie. “They will regret losing Sadie, as the right people aren’t easy to find,” concludes this The Sun report. Is the shine finally coming off this popular couple? Are we at last seeing a few chinks in their pristine armor? Or must we realize that no one is, in actuality, perfect… yet Kate Middleton still comes as close to this ideal as anyone conceivably could? Anything is possible, we suppose. View Slideshow: 15 Things You May Have Missed From Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Royal Wedding

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The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2 Episode 8 Recap: Did Ashley Save Her Restaurant?

Admitting defeat is never the easiest option for anyone, and Ashley Darby is learning that the hard way with her floundering restaurant.  On The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2 Episode 8 , Ashley tried to make some changes to the restaurant, but Michael was not impressed with these and made it known.  Watch The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2 Episode 8 Online Let’s just get this out of the way: “War of the Darbys” was an apt title for this episode. Finally, after all this time, we got confirmation that things between Ashley and Michael were just not right. It resulted in the best episode of the series yet and gave me hope that this iteration of the franchise had a pulse.  When the episode got underway, Ashley and Michael were still bickering over whether to close the restaurant down and cut their losses.  With Ashley against the idea of giving up, presumably because it is all being televised, she tried to think of ways to bring her restaurant back from the brink.  She decided to cancel the Australian aspect of the menu, which did not go down well with Michael. The reason? He only invested in the first place because of the Australian part. Ashley opted to have her fellow housewives sample the new menu to give her feedback on what was working. With the tension rising, Ashley got on the phone and started bickering with Michael once again.  Ashley felt like it was time to separate if he did not support her, but this threat did not go down well with Michael. Why the heck would it? Ashley has been doing things without consulting her husband and business partner.  Monique stayed away from the drama and attended the rebrand of the restaurant with her husband. The other women, however, picked up on all of the tension.  They knew fine well the restaurant was failing and wanted to make sure she was okay. Surprisingly, Ashley made her way to Monique and asked for assistance with her marriage.  Ashley subsequently declared that she would not hesitate to leave Michael if he did not change his stance on her meddling ways.  Um, alright then.  Elsewhere, Monique and Karen went on a trip to a golf course, and it allowed them to chat about what went down at Karen’s speech.  Monique felt iced out by Gizelle because she tried to play nice with her. As expected, Gizelle ditched her and did not want to include her in any social gathering. Later, Karen and Gizelle went on a double date. Karen’s husband basically told Gizelle she was getting too old, so she should settle for her date.  Gizelle looked pissed, but it seemed like she got the message loud and clear. She decided to wear leopard out on the date, and something must have gone right because she was all smiles.  Now, we’re leaving the stars in an exciting place. There are a lot of questions up in the air. Will the ladies be able to play nice? Will Ashley and Michael split? What do you think of all the drama? Sound off below! View Slideshow: 17 Stars Who Really Love the Real Housewives

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The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2 Episode 8 Recap: Did Ashley Save Her Restaurant?

The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2 Episode 8 Recap: Did Ashley Save Her Restaurant?

Admitting defeat is never the easiest option for anyone, and Ashley Darby is learning that the hard way with her floundering restaurant.  On The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2 Episode 8 , Ashley tried to make some changes to the restaurant, but Michael was not impressed with these and made it known.  Watch The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2 Episode 8 Online Let’s just get this out of the way: “War of the Darbys” was an apt title for this episode. Finally, after all this time, we got confirmation that things between Ashley and Michael were just not right. It resulted in the best episode of the series yet and gave me hope that this iteration of the franchise had a pulse.  When the episode got underway, Ashley and Michael were still bickering over whether to close the restaurant down and cut their losses.  With Ashley against the idea of giving up, presumably because it is all being televised, she tried to think of ways to bring her restaurant back from the brink.  She decided to cancel the Australian aspect of the menu, which did not go down well with Michael. The reason? He only invested in the first place because of the Australian part. Ashley opted to have her fellow housewives sample the new menu to give her feedback on what was working. With the tension rising, Ashley got on the phone and started bickering with Michael once again.  Ashley felt like it was time to separate if he did not support her, but this threat did not go down well with Michael. Why the heck would it? Ashley has been doing things without consulting her husband and business partner.  Monique stayed away from the drama and attended the rebrand of the restaurant with her husband. The other women, however, picked up on all of the tension.  They knew fine well the restaurant was failing and wanted to make sure she was okay. Surprisingly, Ashley made her way to Monique and asked for assistance with her marriage.  Ashley subsequently declared that she would not hesitate to leave Michael if he did not change his stance on her meddling ways.  Um, alright then.  Elsewhere, Monique and Karen went on a trip to a golf course, and it allowed them to chat about what went down at Karen’s speech.  Monique felt iced out by Gizelle because she tried to play nice with her. As expected, Gizelle ditched her and did not want to include her in any social gathering. Later, Karen and Gizelle went on a double date. Karen’s husband basically told Gizelle she was getting too old, so she should settle for her date.  Gizelle looked pissed, but it seemed like she got the message loud and clear. She decided to wear leopard out on the date, and something must have gone right because she was all smiles.  Now, we’re leaving the stars in an exciting place. There are a lot of questions up in the air. Will the ladies be able to play nice? Will Ashley and Michael split? What do you think of all the drama? Sound off below! View Slideshow: 17 Stars Who Really Love the Real Housewives

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21 Stars Who Served in the Military: A Salute

We often salute celebrities for their work on screen or on stage. But these are the celebrities who truly deserve our praise and admiration for something much more important. Something bigger than themselves. These are the famous men and women who served in the armed forces prior to striking it big, and we're here to offer them an online ovation… 1. Morgan Freeman Hollywood legend Freeman served in the Air Force, where he worked as a radar technician. This period instilled in Freeman, an avid flying enthusiast, a lifelong love of the sky. 2. Drew Carey The Price is Right host Drew Carey spent six years (1980-1986) in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He still has the haircut! 3. Chuck Norris Not only did Chuck Norris serve in the Air Force, but he has served as spokesman for the VA and was named the Air Force’s Veteran of the Year in 2001. It’s unclear if he won any top-secret wars using only his unparalleled martial arts skills. 4. Nate Dogg Before becoming one of the men who took hip hop to the mainstream in the 1990s, Nate Dogg was a munitions specialist in the US Marines. The late rapper once said he joined the military to “see if I was a man.” 5. Elvis Presley Elvis Presley, seen here in a 1958 photo, is perhaps the most famous celebrity veteran of all. 6. Bea Arthur The Golden Girls star listed bow and rifle hunting on her Corps qualification card, and served as a typist and truck driver from 1943-1945, when she was honorably discharged. View Slideshow

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21 Stars Who Served in the Military: A Salute

We often salute celebrities for their work on screen or on stage. But these are the celebrities who truly deserve our praise and admiration for something much more important. Something bigger than themselves. These are the famous men and women who served in the armed forces prior to striking it big, and we're here to offer them an online ovation… 1. Morgan Freeman Hollywood legend Freeman served in the Air Force, where he worked as a radar technician. This period instilled in Freeman, an avid flying enthusiast, a lifelong love of the sky. 2. Drew Carey The Price is Right host Drew Carey spent six years (1980-1986) in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He still has the haircut! 3. Chuck Norris Not only did Chuck Norris serve in the Air Force, but he has served as spokesman for the VA and was named the Air Force’s Veteran of the Year in 2001. It’s unclear if he won any top-secret wars using only his unparalleled martial arts skills. 4. Nate Dogg Before becoming one of the men who took hip hop to the mainstream in the 1990s, Nate Dogg was a munitions specialist in the US Marines. The late rapper once said he joined the military to “see if I was a man.” 5. Elvis Presley Elvis Presley, seen here in a 1958 photo, is perhaps the most famous celebrity veteran of all. 6. Bea Arthur The Golden Girls star listed bow and rifle hunting on her Corps qualification card, and served as a typist and truck driver from 1943-1945, when she was honorably discharged. View Slideshow

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Kim Kardashian Talks Kanye, Kylie, Taylor and SO MUCH MORE!

How does Kim Kardashian feel about Donald Trump? Has Kim Kardashian spoken to Taylor Swift since last summer? Will Kris Jenner speak to Caitlyn Jenner ever again? The world’s most polarizing reality star was a guest on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live on Sunday night, answering these questions and many, many, many more while sitting across from Andy Cohen. Kim Kardashian Talks Kanye, Kylie and More! Like Kim riding Ray J’s penis in the famous Kim Kardashian sex tape , sit back and get comfortable, readers. Because Kim covered A LOT of topics in this interview… Was she relieved when Kylie Jenner broke up with Tyga ? “I feel like [there was] a lot of drama, and it doesn’t mean he’s a bad person at all. And what was great was that it was so easy, that split. There has not been any drama with her since.” What is the percentage Kim would give of Kris ever talking to Caitlyn again? “Zero. No, one. No, I would say two percent. And those are Kendall and Kylie. That’s their percentage. All fair, I think.” What did she think of Kanye West meeting with Trump last year? “We have different opinions, and I think, you know, Kanye’s opinions, I don’t want to speak on what his opinions are, but they’re evolving and you know, I encourage everyone to go and speak with a leader if they feel like they can make a change.” Kim said that she supported Hillary Clinton in the election, West was just trying to help the country in any way he could. Has she spoken to Taylor Swift since exposing the singer as a liar last summer? No. Just… no. Kim shook her head when asked this question. (She also denied that Kendall Jenner was ever part of Swift’s Squad and said nothing about the situation is awkward.) Why the heck did she marry Kris Humphries?!? “I just thought, ‘Holy s–t. I’m 30 years old. I better get this together. I better get married.’ “I think a lot of girls do go through that, where they freak out thinking they’re getting old and have to figure it out. All their friends are having kids. It was more of that situation.” Where does Kim stand on the Kendall Pepsi commercial ? She didn’t really say, but she did note the following as far as her sister’s take on the scandal: “She totally understood at the end of the day, and she felt really awful for it. She just wants to move on from it.” What has been her least favorite Keeping Up with the Kardashians spinoff? Kourtney and Kim Take New York because it took place during the collapse of her marriage to Humphries. Will she have a third child? “I do not think that is looking good for me, but I am not giving up.” Will she actually use Kris or Khloe as a surrogate? !? ” You kind of see the whole thing on this next season of our show… of me begging Khloe to help out, but I do not want to do that to her… My mom offered, Kourtney offered.” View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian: 24 Shocking Facts About Her 72-Day Marriage Will one of Kim’s family members actually carry a third child for her and Kanye?!? At this point, such a wild storyline may be the only thing that saves Keeping Up with the Kardashians from cancelation. STAY TUNED!

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Kim Kardashian Talks Kanye, Kylie, Taylor and SO MUCH MORE!

How does Kim Kardashian feel about Donald Trump? Has Kim Kardashian spoken to Taylor Swift since last summer? Will Kris Jenner speak to Caitlyn Jenner ever again? The world’s most polarizing reality star was a guest on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live on Sunday night, answering these questions and many, many, many more while sitting across from Andy Cohen. Kim Kardashian Talks Kanye, Kylie and More! Like Kim riding Ray J’s penis in the famous Kim Kardashian sex tape , sit back and get comfortable, readers. Because Kim covered A LOT of topics in this interview… Was she relieved when Kylie Jenner broke up with Tyga ? “I feel like [there was] a lot of drama, and it doesn’t mean he’s a bad person at all. And what was great was that it was so easy, that split. There has not been any drama with her since.” What is the percentage Kim would give of Kris ever talking to Caitlyn again? “Zero. No, one. No, I would say two percent. And those are Kendall and Kylie. That’s their percentage. All fair, I think.” What did she think of Kanye West meeting with Trump last year? “We have different opinions, and I think, you know, Kanye’s opinions, I don’t want to speak on what his opinions are, but they’re evolving and you know, I encourage everyone to go and speak with a leader if they feel like they can make a change.” Kim said that she supported Hillary Clinton in the election, West was just trying to help the country in any way he could. Has she spoken to Taylor Swift since exposing the singer as a liar last summer? No. Just… no. Kim shook her head when asked this question. (She also denied that Kendall Jenner was ever part of Swift’s Squad and said nothing about the situation is awkward.) Why the heck did she marry Kris Humphries?!? “I just thought, ‘Holy s–t. I’m 30 years old. I better get this together. I better get married.’ “I think a lot of girls do go through that, where they freak out thinking they’re getting old and have to figure it out. All their friends are having kids. It was more of that situation.” Where does Kim stand on the Kendall Pepsi commercial ? She didn’t really say, but she did note the following as far as her sister’s take on the scandal: “She totally understood at the end of the day, and she felt really awful for it. She just wants to move on from it.” What has been her least favorite Keeping Up with the Kardashians spinoff? Kourtney and Kim Take New York because it took place during the collapse of her marriage to Humphries. Will she have a third child? “I do not think that is looking good for me, but I am not giving up.” Will she actually use Kris or Khloe as a surrogate? !? ” You kind of see the whole thing on this next season of our show… of me begging Khloe to help out, but I do not want to do that to her… My mom offered, Kourtney offered.” View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian: 24 Shocking Facts About Her 72-Day Marriage Will one of Kim’s family members actually carry a third child for her and Kanye?!? At this point, such a wild storyline may be the only thing that saves Keeping Up with the Kardashians from cancelation. STAY TUNED!

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Well No Isht: Study Reveals “Stark Racial Biases” Within NYPD

Wow…what a shock (sarcasm). Stark Racial Biases Revealed In NYPD Arrest Practices A new study has proven, once again, that cops more frequently pursue and more harshly punish offenders of color . But surely we didn’t need additional facts and figures to point out where Black and brown folks stand with one-time … Via HuffPost : Three decades ago, New York’s Times Square was a symbol of vice and violence. Today, cops in the area worry about street performers who dress up like Elmo. The city’s transformation from crime capital to urban Disneyland is one of America’s great success stories, but a less encouraging narrative has accompanied it. As a new report shows, arrests for petty offenses like turnstile-jumping and pot possession have shot up since 1980, disproportionately affecting young black and Latino men. The report, released Tuesday by John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, shows that the nation’s largest police force has been arresting more people for misdemeanors, a category that includes low-level crimes, from prostitution to minor drug offenses to dancing in the subway. Since 1980, the percentage of New Yorkers arrested for misdemeanors has tripled, according to the study. The number of blacks arrested for misdemeanors nearly doubled to 104,659 in 2013, from 56,152 in 1990. Latinos saw the number rise even more dramatically, to 78,733 from 30,885. Police arrested 28,996 whites for misdemeanors in 2013, compared with 21,815 in 1990. In New York, civil rights advocates have long criticized the police for stopping and frisking disproportionate numbers of black and Latino people. Mayor Bill de Blasio took office in January after promising to reform the practice. But the new mayor appointed as the police commissioner William J. Bratton, known for his hard-nosed approach to minor offenses. That strategy came under intense scrutiny last summer, after the police grabbed Staten Island grandfather Eric Garner in a chokehold while attempting to arrest him for selling untaxed cigarettes. Garner died soon after. Critics say Bratton’s “broken windows” strategy lands hard on low-income people and people of color. We really wish they’d stop releasing reports reiterating the obvious and make steps toward change…

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Question Of The Day: Ladies, Are You In The 43% Of Women Who Lie About Partners’ Sexual Performance??

Ruh-roh… A new book called The Normal Bar has gathered survey info from 100,000 people that responded to over 1 million different data inquiries that reveals what couples REALLY think of each other. Talk about tough love… Via Huffington Post Do you trust your partner? Only 39% of women in this study completely trust their partners, compared to 53% of men. What’s wrong with this picture? Why the gender difference, and why the low levels of trust in general? It may be that a lot of couples intuitively know or have learned by experience that their spouse or live-in partner has the potential to rove. Women in heterosexual relationships know the same thing that many studies have shown: that men are more interested in and titillated about sex outside the relationship, and that may account for a higher percentage of women who doubt their partner’s honesty and fidelity. On the other hand, nearly half of men suspect their partners, too. Both men and women believe that their partners will hide unpleasant truths, and that they may have to dig to find out what is really going on. Have you ever lied to your partner? Nearly three-quarters of our respondents (75% of men and 71% of women) said they lie to their partners to one degree or another. Only 27% of our respondents said they never ever lie. Does lying negatively affect the quality of your relationship? Probably not. Even among extremely happy couples, 69% of men and women said they’ve lied at some point to their partners. But the fact that very happy partners lie demands some further scrutiny. For most couples, some lying is necessary to keep the peace, to protect each other’s feelings, and to preserve a sense of safety in the relationship. The 27% who never lie may be righteous, but they can also be cruelly frank. Men and women who shade the truth may be more loving and protective. Even well-intentioned lies, however, can hurt the relationship if the truth that’s withheld is something the partner has every right and need to know. Do you lie about your partner’s sexual performance? Just as men are more likely to tell white lies about their partner’s appearance, women are more likely to flatter their partner’s sexual performance. We found that 43% of women lie about how they feel about their partner’s sexual performance, compared to just 28% of men. That’s probably not because women are better lovers but, rather, because they feel a greater need to protect their partner’s feelings. When a man feels insecure, he may have difficulty getting an stiff one, so it’s in his partner’s—as well as his—interest to boost his sexual self-esteem. The bad news here is that some honest communication has to take place; otherwise, nothing is likely to improve. As you might imagine, sexually dissatisfied men and women lie almost twice as much (50%) as sexually satisfied partners (27%). If you talk openly and honestly with your partner about what isn’t working, you’re much more likely to achieve sexual satisfaction than if you salve your partner’s sexual feelings at the expense of your own pleasure. Lying may cause fewer storms, but also fewer climaxes! Ladies, keep it 100…have you been lying to your “bae” about how he puts it down??? Image via Essence

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