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Jennifer Lopez Defends Britain’s Got Talent Performance

Jennifer Lopez does not think she was too sexy for her shirt during a performance this week on Britain’s Got Talent . Or for her body suit, to be more accurate. The singer gave a radio interview today in which she was asked about the writhing and gyrating (and outfit) that created such a stir a couple nights ago. “It was a body suit,” J. Lo said of the controversial look. “A lot of performers wear those these days. It’s stage clothes. I’m not going to walk down the street like that.” Jennifer Lopez Stands Up for Sexy Performance Watch the performance again here and then react below: Jennifer Lopez Performs on Britain’s Got Talent Were Lopez’s moves too sexy for primetime television?   Yes, kids were watching! No, she should get sexier! View Poll »

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World’s Greatest Jump Roper: Girl’s Got SKILLS!

A video purporting to contain the world’s greatest jump roping is circulating online. We don’t have a huge frame of reference, but … it’s not wrong. Dubbed the “world’s greatest jump roper,” this girl ain’t doing double dutch here. Think cartwheels while jumping to jumping while sitting down, etc. Watch in awe at her mad skills below: Jump Rope Girl – Best Ever! One might not think of jumping rope as an extreme sport, but this athlete makes it look rather insane … and makes us feel awfully out of shape and uncoordianted.

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World’s Greatest Jump Roper: Girl’s Got SKILLS!

A video purporting to contain the world’s greatest jump roping is circulating online. We don’t have a huge frame of reference, but … it’s not wrong. Dubbed the “world’s greatest jump roper,” this girl ain’t doing double dutch here. Think cartwheels while jumping to jumping while sitting down, etc. Watch in awe at her mad skills below: Jump Rope Girl – Best Ever! One might not think of jumping rope as an extreme sport, but this athlete makes it look rather insane … and makes us feel awfully out of shape and uncoordianted.

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West, Texas Plant Explosion: Celebs React on Twitter

A fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas decimated the town (which is actually in Central Texas) last night, killing at least five people and injuring at least 160. Celebrities took to Twitter to share their reactions: Katy Perry: Reading all the news about Texas. It’s a very sad time for lots of ppl. Let’s send extra love & light out. Don’t take anything for granted. Pope Francis : Please join me in praying for the victims of the explosion in Texas and their families. LeAnn Rimes : Prayers for everyone in TX tonight in the tragic fertilizer plant explosion outside of Waco. John Legend: This West, Texas explosion is horrific. I can’t imagine how anybody could survive that blast. What a tragedy. Sophia Bush: Devastating. My heart goes out to the people in West… Milla Jovovich: I want to send so many prayers out to the victims of the explosion in texas and to all the displaced families there trying to survive. Kerry Washington: Sending prayers out for all those affected by the explosion in West, Texas. West Texas Plant Explosion Miranda Lambert: #PrayForWest…. I don’t understand all this craziness in the world right now. Lord please heal the bodies and hearts. Blake Shelton: Man… Thinking about all my Texas family and friends tonight. I love y’all. Sarah Hyland: Another tragic loss of people. Hoping this was an accident and not done with intent. My prayers are with them Pauley Perrette ( NCIS star): OMG. In shock. Again. All prayers and hearts and thoughts for West Texas Explosion right now. #PrayForTexas Chrissy Teigen : West explosion. No words. Too much, universe. Too much.

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West, Texas Plant Explosion: Celebs React on Twitter

West, Texas Plant Explosion: Celebs React on Twitter

A fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas decimated the town (which is actually in Central Texas) last night, killing at least five people and injuring at least 160. Celebrities took to Twitter to share their reactions: Katy Perry: Reading all the news about Texas. It’s a very sad time for lots of ppl. Let’s send extra love & light out. Don’t take anything for granted. Pope Francis : Please join me in praying for the victims of the explosion in Texas and their families. LeAnn Rimes : Prayers for everyone in TX tonight in the tragic fertilizer plant explosion outside of Waco. John Legend: This West, Texas explosion is horrific. I can’t imagine how anybody could survive that blast. What a tragedy. Sophia Bush: Devastating. My heart goes out to the people in West… Milla Jovovich: I want to send so many prayers out to the victims of the explosion in texas and to all the displaced families there trying to survive. Kerry Washington: Sending prayers out for all those affected by the explosion in West, Texas. West Texas Plant Explosion Miranda Lambert: #PrayForWest…. I don’t understand all this craziness in the world right now. Lord please heal the bodies and hearts. Blake Shelton: Man… Thinking about all my Texas family and friends tonight. I love y’all. Sarah Hyland: Another tragic loss of people. Hoping this was an accident and not done with intent. My prayers are with them Pauley Perrette ( NCIS star): OMG. In shock. Again. All prayers and hearts and thoughts for West Texas Explosion right now. #PrayForTexas Chrissy Teigen : West explosion. No words. Too much, universe. Too much.

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Nicki Minaj Idol Outfit, Behavior Prompts Criticism

Both Candice Glover and Amber Holcomb enjoyed strong nights on American Idol Wednesday. Nicki Minaj? Not so much. First, the judge donned a VERY low-cut red dress, one that pretty much placed her cleavage in the living rooms of teenagers around America. Second, she went out of her way to talk down to Mariah Carey while critiquing the performance of Kree Harrison , telling her fellow judge to “simmer down… sir.” Watch the awkward exchange now: Nicki Minaj to Mariah Carey: Simmer Down!

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Nicki Minaj Idol Outfit, Behavior Prompts Criticism

Both Candice Glover and Amber Holcomb enjoyed strong nights on American Idol Wednesday. Nicki Minaj? Not so much. First, the judge donned a VERY low-cut red dress, one that pretty much placed her cleavage in the living rooms of teenagers around America. Second, she went out of her way to talk down to Mariah Carey while critiquing the performance of Kree Harrison , telling her fellow judge to “simmer down… sir.” Watch the awkward exchange now: Nicki Minaj to Mariah Carey: Simmer Down!

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Chris Brown, Bodyguard Fight; Big Pat Reportedly Ditched in Bermuda

Uh oh. Sounds like Chris Brown is at it again. In Bermuda Wednesday, the singer reportedly got into an argument with longtime pal and bodyguard Big Pat aboard their private plane, which had stopped to refuel. An airport worker tells the Bermuda Sun : “I’m not sure of the details of what happened on the plane but his plane came in, got serviced and everything was finishing and they were getting ready to leave.” “Then there was a stall .” And then, according to the paper, Brown’s bodyguard (or “security guard”) exited the plane, followed by Brown and another man, after an altercation. “They had to come inside to customs,” the source continued. “The security guard came inside [an airport building] and said he wasn’t getting back on the plane.” He stayed true to his word. Chris Brown “went back through customs and the plane left,” while Big Pat reportedly hopped a flight back to JFK later. Big Pat, you may recall, was among those injured in the infamous W.i.P. club brawl between Chris, Drake, Meek Mill and their posses last year. No word on what caused the dispute or what it was about, but Rihanna ‘s boyfriend had been on a roll lately when it comes to positive, glowing press. All good things …

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Charlie Askew Butchers American Idol Auditon, Breaks Down on Stage

Poor Charlie Askew. The American Idol hopeful auditioned live for the first time tonight, choosing the track “Mama” by Genesis. Which is about a prostitute. But things got even weirder from there: Askew donned a ponytail. And a grungy shirt. And screeched throughout the performance, drawing outright laughter from the judges. Charlie Askew – “Mama” “What happened?” Nicki Minaj asked. “I don’t want to see your arms. I don’t want you working out. I don’t want to see that ponytail. I don’t want to see that earring. Lose the mustache immediately. I feel like someone stole my kid. I want my cute, cuddly Charlie back!” After hearing harsh critiques from the panel, Askew broke down alongside Ryan Seacrest. “All I can say is, I needed to vent a little bit,” Charlie said when asked about the audition. “A lot of people think I’m a very happy boy, and the only reason I smile so much is because I feel like I have to.” Wow. Sad, profound stuff. Seacrest handled the situation like a pro, telling Askew: “You’ve got some friends here. We appreciate your courage and your honesty, and there’s nothing easy about having those feelings inside and standing up here and having to do that tonight.” And now the vote is in your hands, America: Will Askew advance to the Top 10? Or will this be the end of the road for a seemingly troubled young man? We’ll find out tomorrow night.

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Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are Author, Dead at 83

Maurice Sendak, the author of one of the most popular children’s books of all-time, has passed from complications related to a stroke. He was 83. A writer and an illustrator, Sendak rose to prominence in 1963 with the publication of “Where the Wild Things Are.” It was made into a movie in 2009. Sendak’s reputation grew over time as someone with frank opinions and a dark sense of humor. His works often featured especially angry, rebellious young children and he made headlines against in January during an appearance on The Colbert Report (excerpted in the following video), during which he said: “I don’t write for children. I like them as few and far between as I do adults.” Maurice Sendak on The Colbert Report Sendak resided with his partner, psychiatrist Eugene Glynn, for 50 years before the latter died of lung cancer in 2007. We send our thoughts to his loved ones.

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