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Ken Jennings, Iconic Jeopardy Champion, Under Fire for Insensitive Wheelchair Tweet

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

What is… things we did not expect to write about today? Ken Jennings – who made over $3 million during his incredible run as a contestant on Jeopardy – is facing major fire today for a totally random and very insensitive Tweet. Proving that even smart men can make dumb decisions, Jennings took to his social media page last night and wrote: “Nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair.” Jennings did not put his quote in any kind of context (not that any would really excuse it; safe to assume he simply saw an attractive handicapped person) and it instantly drew a rebuke from followers. Many referred to the message as “hurtful” and “disappointing,” with a couple more notable examples reading: To any young people out there with a disability, you are perfect just the way you are. Ken Jennings can stick my walking stick up his bum. @KenJennings Wow. There are so many awful things about that sentence I don’t even know where to start. Jennings did not apologize or delete the Tweet, but he did acknowledge the negative feedback on a subsequent posting. When one user wrote, “Probably your best,” Jennings replied with: “The Internet does not agree.” No way would Watson the Computer have sent that Tweet or thought those thoughts. 16 Great Moments in Game Show History 1. Wheel of Fortune Bonus Round Solve: Amazing! Wow! This may be the greatest Wheel of Fortune solve in the history of this game show.

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Paul Walker Photo From Fast & Furious 7: Vin Diesel Teases INCREDIBLE Installment

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Vin Diesel has shared a new photo on social media of himself and the late Paul Walker in the upcoming seventh installment of the Fast and Furious franchise. Universal sent him some photos, Diesel said on Facebook, along with the movie’s trailer. Naturally, he was quick to share this photo of the co-stars and friends: “Universal came to visit, to show the trailer for FF7 ,” Vin wrote. “Speechless… yeah, it was that INCREDIBLE! I must also say, that it was emotional and bittersweet.” “We all went above and beyond to make Pablo proud,” he adds, “but man, I wish he could see what we have created and just how far we have come.” By Pablo he means Paul Walker, who died in a car accident last Thanksgiving weekend at age 40, leaving a beautiful daughter, and legacy, behind. Even though the star’s tragic death delayed Fast and Furious 7 considerably, the filmmakers used CGI and Walker’s two brothers to complete it. Paul is survived by his four siblings – two brothers, two sisters – and his teenage daughter, Meadow Walker , who has understandably taken his loss very hard. The future of Fast and Furious 7 was very much in doubt for some time after Walker passed, but Diesel and company feel this will be a fitting tribute. It will be dedicated to Walker’s memory, as without the late actor’s contributions, there would be no seventh film – or franchise in general, to put it mildly. Sadly, when it debuts in April 2015, it will be Paul’s final film, and his character Brian O’Connor will be retired from the franchise, whatever comes of it. Follow the link to watch Fast and Furious 6 online to see where we left off as he head into this bittersweet chapter, and check out our tribute to Paul below: Remembering Paul Walker (1973-2013) 1. Paul Walker, Daughter Meadow Paul Walker and his daughter Meadow pose for a sweet photo. May he rest in peace and may she find it.

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Ariana Grande Fan Threatens to Commit Suicide After Harassing Fifth Harmony on Twitter

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

For some reason, obsessive fans of certain celebrities often feel the need to launch online attacks against other stars whom they perceive to be rivals of their favorites. Normally, this behavior is baffling but harmless, such as when Nicki Minaj fans harassed Iggy Azalea on Twitter. Sometimes, however, these situations turn ugly, as was the case yesterday when one of Ariana Grande’s “Arianators” began posting racist tweets targeting the members of girl group Fifth Harmony. “Fifth Harmony are 4 Mexicans and one obese n–ger,” tweeted a user named “@ArianasProblem.” “I bet they all weigh over a hundred pounds. Like there fan base there fat lesbians.” Fifth Harmony singer Normani Kordei responded to the tweet as calmly as could be expected, writing: “@arianasproblem I’m gonna need you to educate yourself before making yourself look like an idiot on social media.” Unfortunately, Kordei’s fans apparently took her response as a cue to hurl insults at @ArianasProblem, and the situation quickly escalated. “I have had enough of being harassed by Normani & her fans i committing suicide,” @ArianasProblem tweeted later the same night. “I’m killing myself because no one believes. UR all telling my to WHY NOT F–KING HANG MYSELF?” The user went on to claim that she had been hacked and the original sentiments were not hers. Police were contacted, and the situation is reportedly under control. 23 Facts About Ariana Grande 1. Her Name Was Inspired By a Cartoon Ariana’s name was inspired by Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat!

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