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It’s not uncommon for celebrities to trademark certain words and phrases that are commonly associated with their brand, but no one has ever wanted to own the words that come out of your mouth quite as much as Taylor Swift. Earlier this year, Taylor trademarked the phrase “this sick beat,” so we probably owe her a dollar or something just for using it in this sentence. Now, T-Swizzle is coming for another chunk of the English language, as her team has reportedly filed for trademarks on the phrases “and I’ll write your name,” “1989,” “blank space,” “Swiftmas,” and “a girl named Girl.” A Girl Named Girl is the title of a novel that Taylor wrote when she was 15. We have to idea what the hell Swiftmas is, but yours won’t be very merry if you piss off Taylor’s legal team! As for copyrighting a year, well that’s just an act of cartoonish supervillainy that brings Taylor one step closer to global domination. So you better get those references to the fall of the Berlin Wall out of your system now, because soon enough all things 1989 will be property of Ms. Swift. The whole thing sounds insane, but we think we know what this is all about. View Slideshow: Taylor Swift Instagram Photos: This Singer Has Style! You see, 2015 was supposed to be looked back upon as The Year of Taylor Swift. Then some strange things happened. Adele broke Taylor’s sales records . Kendrick Lamar earned more Grammy nominations. Worst of all, Taylor’s sworn enemy Katy Perry was the year’s highest-earning musician . Taylor celebrated her birthday over the weekend, and there’s not a doubt in our minds that when she blew out the candles, a high-ranking member of her squad asked her what she wished for and Taylor replied, “The world, mijo,” in her best Scarface voice before picking her teeth with a machete. Okay, maybe that’s just how we like to imagine things went down.
Serena Williams has served, volleyed and aced her way to an impressive athletic achievement. The tennis star has been named 2015 Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated, becoming the first sole female recipient of this honor since Mary Decker in 1983. “Serena has made a very strong case as not only the greatest tennis player of her generation but of all time, and after the string of performances she put together in 2015, she is one of the most dominant athletes playing today,” Sports Illustrated Group Editor Paul Fichtenbaum said in a statement. Williams won three Grand Slam titles over the past 12 months, losing in the semifinals of the U.S. Open in a stunning upset. “This year was spectacular,” Williams said in response to the distinction. “For Sports Illustrated to recognize my hard work, dedication and sheer determination with this award gives me hope to continue on and do better. “As I always say, it takes a village – not just one person. This is not just an accomplishment for me, but for my whole team and all my fans. I am beyond honored.” But not everyone is happy with Serena earning the above cover, despite her record-breaking year. In a reader poll, Williams was defeated by multiple athletes, none of whom dated Drake . Ronda Rousey, Carli Lloyd and the entire Kansas City Royals baseball team earned more votes from random people than Serena. The creature who should have won Sportsperson of the Year, according to this poll? American Pharaoh, the Triple Crown-winning horse. Therefore, we now turn it over to you, THGers: DID SERENA WILLIAMS DESERVE TO WIN SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR? Yes, she’s amazing! No, it should have been American Pharaoh! What?!? A horse? Come on! View Poll »
The singer Richie Sambora, songwriter and guitarist, who is a diehard horse race fan, was unable to attend June#39;s Belmont Stakes, where American Pharoah became the first horse to win the Triple Crown in more than three decades. Richie Sambora is such a fan of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah that he offered up a song to the champion thoroughbred. The Zayat family, who owns American Pharoah had invited Sambora to join them at Belmont after hearing about his solid and vocal support on his
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Who would have ever thought it possible…? NAACP Meets With The Triple K Clan For The First Time Ever Via HuffingtonPost Leaders from branches of the Triple K’s and the NAACP had a historic meeting in Casper, Wyoming on Saturday to discuss recent acts of violence against black men and the distribution of Triple K pamphlets in the area. Jimmy Simmons, president of the Casper branch of the NAACP, had reached out to John Abarr of the United Triple K’s of America about meeting in June, according to the Casper Star-Tribune. The two didn’t meet until several ground rules were established, including an agreement to meet under heavy security. The two discussed the Triple K’s desire to secede from the union, segregation and violence against black men. Abarr revealed that he saw an uptick in new members after the election of President Barack Obama and shared why he likes being in the Triple K’s. “I like it because you wear robes, and get out and light crosses, and have secret handshakes,” Abarr said, according to the Star-Tribune. “I like being in the Triple K’s — I sort of like it that people think I’m some sort of outlaw.” But Abarr — who believes violence against black men is a hate crime and touts his group as a non-violent religious organization focused on political issues — said he’s branch of the Triple K’s isn’t hateful enough for some, and that he really likes to “recruit really radical kids, then calm them down after they join.” SMH…sounds crazy, but not half as crazy as the image of the Triple K clique that Mr. Abarr is trying to sell to black America. Although he admits that whites and black should be segregated because white folks “want white babies”, his position on gays, marriage and polygamy aren’t exactly in line with some of his more conservative counterparts. Via Trib Abarr was born in Sheridan, graduated high school in Torrington, and lived several other places in Wyoming. “It was just me and two skinheads,” he says of his time as a white supremacist in Casper. He had family in the Klan, and was something of a revolutionary himself when he joined at age 18, and wanted to overthrow the government, he says. His father was a cowboy. He married a liberal woman, he says, and his kids were raised as liberals. They can choose their own path. He believes homosexuality is largely genetic, but still a sin. Gay marriage is fine. Polygamy should be legal also. Marriage isn’t the government’s business. The NAACP leaders laugh lightly — partly surprise, partly dark amusement. But it’s not really funny. And if THAT didn’t surprise you, what happened later in the meeting surely will… Will the Klansman join the NAACP? A white supremacist, a known enemy? Simmons asks: Would you like to join? Abarr doesn’t hesitate: “I wouldn’t have a problem with joining the NAACP.” “Wow,” Simmons says, pulling out an application. Abarr fills it out, checks his watch for the data. Adds a $20 donation to the $30 membership fee. Simmons gives him a receipt. We have no idea what version of the Triple K clique that Mr. Abarr is accustomed to, and he might be a little delusional, but do you think that blacks could really co-exist with this “kinder, gentler” clan? Image via Star-Tribune
‘I believe the fans deserve some peace from me, so I’ll be on my skateboard in the meantime,’ Weezy tells DJ Drama during a radio interview. By Rob Markman Lil Wayne Photo: MTV News
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