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Cinema Or Nah: Jordan Peele Gives His Perspective On Martin Scorsese’s Marvel Debate

Source: Xilla Valentine / GlobalGrind Jordan Peele Speaks On Whether Or Not Marvel Is Cinema The comments Martin Scorsese made about Marvel movies not being cinema has been all throughout the headlines for weeks now–and the latest director to weigh in on the debate is Jordan Peele . It all went down during a discussion at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City on Wednesday, where Peele was asked about Martin Scorsese’s heavy criticism of Marvel. Just as many fans of Peele might imagine, the filmmaker said he’s one into gate-keeping what cinema is and isn’t. He also went on to say that what makes a movie worthwhile is its ability to make an audience feel, particularly while at the movie theater. “I’m not particularly engaged in the ‘What is cinema, what isn’t cinema?’ conversation,” Jordan Peele said, according to the Hollywood Reporter . “My definition of film and what my movie experience is, is movies that you can go and have a theatrical experience, a shared experience with the audience [and] go through emotions: cheers, tears, laughs.” As for Jordan himself, the rapper says he’s actively trying to make movies that will compel people to watch them at the theater. “Those are the movies I’m trying to make, quite frankly. I’m very focused on something that you need to go out to the theater to see while it’s out there because it’s something different.” While there were some rumors that Peele might direct the upcoming Blade film after it was announced at Comic-Con earlier this year, his further comments about superhero films make it clear on why that’s not going to happen. The director spoke on his desire to “see more original material in the theater,” which connects back to what he previously told Rolling Stone about turning down franchise films after the success of Get Out and Us . “It’s a childhood dream to be able to essentially see what you saw in your imagination as a child…But you know, I feel like I only have so much time. I have a lot of stories to tell, and it just doesn’t feel right.”  

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Nathan Griffith to Jenelle Evans: THANK YOU For Finally Leaving David!

Well, better late than never, right? Last week, Jenelle Evans announced that she had left David Eason and removed her kids from the home she once shared with her ex. It's a development Teen Mom 2 fans had been hoping for for years, but perhaps no one was more relieved to hear the news than Nathan Griffith. Nathan's son Kaiser had been living with the Easons, and Nathan had good reason to be deeply concerned. No one is safe living with David, least of all a 5-year-old whom Eason has taken a particular dislike to. For now, Kaiser is safe — and it seems Nathan will do anything in his power to help the boy stay that way. Take a look:   1. Healthy, By Comparison Jenelle and Nathan’s relationship was brief, and often very ugly. But compared to her relationship with David, they were the ideal couple. 2. Concerned For Kai Throughout Jenelle and David’s 2-year marriage, Nathan openly expressed concerns for his son’s safety and accused David of child abuse. 3. Legitimate Suspicion Very few people doubted that Nathan’s suspicions were well-founded, except, seemingly, for Jenelle, who accused him of lying about discovering bruises on Kaiser the size and shape of an adult’s hand. 4. Window of Opportunity When David shot and killed Jenelle’s dog back in May, Nathan seized the opportunity to move his son to a safer environment. 5. Silver Lining The shooting led to a CPS investigation which caused the Easons to temporarily lose custody of their kids, all of whom were sent to live with relatives. 6. A Change For the Better Kaiser was sent to live with Nathan, who was sharing a home with his mother and fiancee at the time. View Slideshow

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Jacqueline Laurita Simply GOES OFF on Teresa Giudice: What a Dumb, Selfish Felon!

Come on now, Jacqueline Laurita. Don’t beat around the bush. Tell us how you really feel about Teresa Giudice. Appearing on something called The LookOver Ladies podcast this Tuesday night, Laurita absolutely laid into the polarizing Real Housewives of New Jersey star, referencing the rumor that Teresa cheated on her husband and citing the joint interview she recently did with Joe. “They both did each other wrong,” Laurita said simply, adding in pointed detail: “They both cheated on each other, they both did wrongdoing. “They don’t trust each other. That’s the problem with the marriage — besides the resentment, the time apart, there’s no trust. They don’t trust each other. They both know that each other have been unfaithful.” That seems nearly impossible to disagree with. Joe certainly thinks Teresa cheated and Teresa has flat-out said that she won’t remain in the marriage if/when Joe officially gets deported to Italy. Jacqueline — who ceased being a regular castmember on The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2014 — went on to say she thinks Teresa resents Joe for a number of reasons … and that she’s never been able to take accountability for her own illegal actions. ( Teresa spent time in jail after pleading guilty to her role in a bankruptcy fraud scheme, and seems like a very awful individual overall.) “She’s a narcissist, sociopath,” Jacqueline said this week. Of Teresa’s financial scheming, the ex-reality star says: She didn’t know everything, but she is not innocent for sure. I know this. And I think that she’s angry at [Joe] because she felt like she spent that time away from her kids, her family, the public embarrassment. A nd also the fact that once she got out, her mom passed away shortly after, and she was very close to her mom, so she looked at it like a time of that year I could’ve spent with my mom before she died, but I had to spend it here. Yes. Because she committed a crime. Teresa has said many times that she won’t move with her daughters to unite the family  in Italy, a decision that Laurita finds appalling. “If that was my husband and my husband had to do all that, I would go wherever he went,” Jacqueline said of Joe’s likely deportation to his native country . “When I was in New Jersey, when my husband got the job out here [in California]…it wasn’t an easy decision for me because I had family here obviously, but I still had to pick up my kids, uproot them from their [lives] to move them out here. “I don’t care if my husband had to go out of the country. I don’t care where he went, I love my husband so much, wherever he goes, I would go with him.” View Slideshow: Teresa Giudice vs. Joe Giudice: The Most Shocking Interview Reveals! Laurita went on to say Teresa is forcing her kids to live in a “toxic environment” because they are so often in the press and being teased at school. Laurita also  called Teresa a “very calculated manipulator” and continued to trash the Bravo personality: She’s a narcissist, she really believes that she’s like this… She’s famous? She’s infamous! I would never wanna be famous for flipping tables, acting classless, being dumb and being a felon. I’m sorry! I just wouldn’t want that. Giudice was front and center on last night’s Real Housewives of New Jersey premiere ; she clearly isn’t leaving the spotlight any time soon. “It’s actually sad,” Laurita concludes of how Teresa has changed. “When I first met her, she was very lighthearted, ditsy, but always just so funny because she was so stupid. I think that she would just say dumb things, and I would laugh all the time. “I always had laughs with her. It was lighthearted and fun. I wasn’t a threat to her, so she didn’t show that ugly side of her to me because I’m one to praise my friends, I like them to feel good, that’s what I did for her. I helped her out, I made her feel good. “Teresa likes ‘yes’ friends and people who will always agree with her. She likes fans, not friends.” In the end? “She [has] no loyalty to her family, I’ll tell you that right now,” Jacqueline says.

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Joy-Anna Duggar: One Thing Has Helped Me Cope With My Miscarriage …

This summer, Joy-Anna Duggar suffered a tragic miscarriage . She and Austin shared their grief with fans. Joy is not the only member of the Duggar family who is pregnant. In a new interview, she explains how she is coping with Kendra, Abbie, and Lauren’s pregnancies when the pain of her miscarriage is so recent. “I thought it was going to be a lot harder,” Joy-Anna recently confessed to Us Weekly . She is referring to “being around [Kendra Duggar (née Caldwell), Abbie Duggar (née Burnett) , Lauren Duggar (née Swanson), and Anna Duggar (née Keller) …” Joy had this concern, of course, “because there are three sisters that are due the same time I was.” “But I was praying that the Lord would help me be excited for them,” she notes. “And I can honestly say that … I’m super excited for them,” Joy-Anna proclaims. “But I try and ask them a lot how they’re doing, how they’re feeling,” she adds. Joy explains that she’s sure to keep up with how they are “because this is an exciting time.” “They have little blessings that they’re adding to their family,” she affirms. But not everything will be as easy, she notes. “Meeting the babies,” Joy-Anna acknowledges. “I feel like that may be hard.” “But it’s not like I’m upset that I’ve lost my baby,” she emphasizes. “I still am excited for them.” Joy explains: “But you think, ‘What would my baby look like? What would she be like?’” Back in early July, Joy-Anna and Austin broke the grim news to their fans and followers. “Today marks one week since we heard these words…” they began, writing on their joint Instagram account. They quoted the doctor: “‘So this is your baby’s heart (pointing to the ultrasound screen). I don’t hear a heartbeat or see any movement.'” “We had gone in for our 20-week ultrasound and gender reveal,” the couple revealed. “It was a baby girl.” “Although we don’t understand why, God has given us unexplainable peace and comfort during this very difficult time,” Joy and Austin affirmed. “Yes, it still hurts and we have cried countless tears,” they acknowledged. “But we know that we can trust the Lord.” “In the words of King David after the loss of his baby, “I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me” (2 Sam 12:23),” they recited. Joy and Austin wrote: “We don’t grieve as those who have no hope because we trust that we will see this little one again.” “We named her Annabell Elise,” Joy-Anna and Austin shared with their fans and followers. They explained: “Annabell means ‘God has favored me,’ and Elise means ‘God satisfies.'” “What a precious thing to know that when our daughter opened her eyes,” Joy and Austin expressed. “The first thing she saw was the face of Jesus.” “Please pray for continued healing,” they asked at the time. “Not only physically but for our hearts as well.” Clearly, Joy-Anna has come a long way since that tragic loss this summer. Good for her for still being there for her family. View Slideshow: Jedidiah Duggar Announces Run For Arkansas House of Representatives: I’m Even More Conservative Than Jim Bob, Y’all!

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T.I. Reveals Disgusting Abuse of Teenage Daughter, Enrages Entire Internet

In recent months, the social media landscape has become the battleground for a never-ending war between the generations, with epithets such as “millennial snowflake” and “ok boomer” serving as the ammunition. But on Tuesday, both sides laid down their arms in order to focus on a more urgent threat presented by an unlikely villain. Yes, that’s the early-2000s rapper T.I., and yes, we learned this week that he’s the absolute worst. This article is about to go to some dark and nauseating places, so if you’re a survivor of child abuse or sexual trauma, or if you’d simply prefer that your image of T.I. remain unsullied by knowledge of his horrifying life choices, you may want to stop reading here. For the rest of you, get ready to have that catchy “Live Your Life” jam from 2008 ruined forever. Speaking with Nazanin Mandi and Nadia Moham on their Ladies Like Us podcast, the rapper – whose real name is Clifford Harris – was asked if he’s had “the sex talk” with his daughter Deyjah. His response left millions both deeply enraged and thoroughly grossed out: “Have I? This is the thing: Deyjah’s 18, just graduated high school now and she’s attending her first year of college, figuring it out for herself,” Harris said. “And yes, not only have we had the conversation, we have yearly trips to the gynecologist to check her hymen. “This is what we do. Right after the birthday we celebrate,” he continued. “Usually like the day after the party she’s enjoying her gifts. I put a sticky note on the door: ‘Gyno. Tomorrow. 9:30.'” Believe it or not, things got even more awful from there: “We’ll go and sit down and the doctor will come and talk, and the doctor is maintaining a high level of professionalism,” Harris explained. “He’s like, ‘You know sir, I have to… in order for me to share information…’ “I’m like, ‘Deyjah they want you to sign this. They want you to sign this so we can share information. Is there anything you wouldn’t want me to know? Okay. See doc? No problem.'” “I say, ‘Look doc, she don’t ride no horses, she don’t ride no bike, she don’t play no sports, man. Just check the hymen please and give me back my results, expeditiously,'” Harris continued. So on the bright side, at least T.I. checks his word of the day calendar before he heads out to traumatize his daughter. “I will say as of her 18th birthday, her hymen is still intact,” he proudly concluded his tale of misogyny and woe. “Somebody check on Deyjah, she’s a prisoner!” one of the hosts joked in response to Harris’ horror story anecdote. When it was pointed out to Harris that his strategy could backfire, as a certain type of “vulture” might be inclined to seek out virgins as sex partners, the rapper responded: “They’re no fun. Who wants a virgin? Like really? All that work.” On social media, many spoke out against Harris’ policy, including Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi, who tweeted: “The double standard of the patriarchy is truly insane. Young women are fully capable of making their own informed decisions about their bodies and their sexuality.” Of course, Tip was probably more disturbed by a tweet from Ellen Barkin. “I have bad news for T.I. – After 6 months of vaginal sex… my hymen broke,” the actress wrote. Sadly, T.I. has a long history of making disgusting remarks and defending sexual predators . Hopefully this time, the public will turn its back on his problematic ass for good.

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David Eason Makes a Big Deal Out of Wedding Ring Removal

If David Eason and Jenelle Evans really are faking their divorce for attention and money, well… … they are doing a mighty terrific job of making it seem real. Evans, of course, announced very late last month that she was finally finished with her violent husband , explaining via Instagram that she was ready to move on. “I’ve mostly kept off social media the past few days because I’ve been focused on making some big life decisions,” wrote the extremely polarizing mother of three, adding at the time: “I’ve lived my life on camera since I was 17 years old. And a lot of it hasn’t been pretty. But it’s been my life. Like anyone else I want what’s best for my kids and I want to be happy. “With time away from Teen Mom I’ve started to look at my life differently and I know I need to make changes. I’m starting that now.” To make her intentions clear, Evans concluded: The kids and I have moved away David. Nobody gets into a marriage expecting it to end but I know that’s what is best for me, and for my kids. Today I’ve filed papers to start that process. The former reality star went on to thank fans for supporting her and assured all that both she and the kids “are doing great.” As you can see above, Jenelle sounds rather definitive, right? And yet: Our staff has been debating whether Evans and Eason are truly over for good because, let’s be honest, you never know with these two. In the days since, however, Eason has trashed Jenelle as “stupid” online, while also mocking her history of road rage incidents and implying that she doesn’t deserve custody of their daughter, two-year old Ensley. Evans? She’s filed for a restraining order! View Slideshow: Jenelle Evans: David Eason Threatened to Kill Me! I’ve Got the Receipts! As outlined above, Evans cites 11 times in which Eason has abused her — mentally or physically  — and/or threatened her. She says she is scared for her life and also the lives of her children. Eason hasn’t really said anything in response, but he did just make a pretty clear statement on his Instagram Story: “I guess I can take this off now…” Eason captioned a snapshot of his wedding ring, including with it a disappointed-looking emoji. Might David have finally realized this whole divorce thing is real? Publishing a photo after the removal, Eason displayed severe peeling and a gnarly band tan. It also appeared as if the ring had been squeezing his finger a little too tight. “Its [sic] gonna take some time for that finger to heal up,” he wrote. So there you have it… for now. Evans has been granted the legal right to keep David away from herself and her kids, while David has taken off his ring. Is this relationship truly over for good now? You tell us: And the Winner is? Yes, thank God! Click Here To Vote for YES! No, be real! Click Here To Vote for NO! Jenelle Evans has filed for divorce. But does this really mean this relationship is over? View Poll »

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Khloe Kardashian Reaches 100 Million Followers, Bashes Social Media

Time, branding, and all of  those hot thirst-trap Instagram pics  have finally paid off for Khloe Kardashian. Just days ago, she passed a major social media milestone, acquiring 100 million followers on Instagram. She’s celebrating the achievement, but she’s also warning her followers that an obsession with social media will quash their chance at happiness. “100 million followers!!!! Wow wow wow!!!” Khloe gushed in astonishment on her Instagram Stories. “Thank you guys!!!!” she wroted to her legion of followers. “This is nuts!!” Nuts though it may be, it was also cause for celebration. In fact, Khloe received a gift from Popeyes to mark the occasion — in the form of a small  feast  of delicious chicken. However, Khloe also shared a message — one of many — that seemed to be biting the hand that feeds her. No, she didn’t shade Popeyes or support a certain homophobic rival restaurant chain. But she did seem to take aim at social media. “Unpopular opinion: I think social media has completely destroyed our generations ability to be truly happy,” the message begins. Notably, at age 35 and having been born in 1984, Khloe is a Millennial, though the saying may apply just as easy to Gen Z, who are age 20 and younger. “We’re always seeing someone else who we think has it better than us,” the statement shared by Khloe claims. The message concludes: “And it causes us to think that what we have isn’t good enough.” That is certainly interesting. Arguably, much of her family’s brand involves  having it better than  their many followers. Fans don’t just follow them for drama or thirst. Some like seeing how the mega-wealthy (and Rob) live. Khloe has done more than just tout her own massive following, of course.  On Tuesday, November 5, she wished her momager a very happy birthday. Kris Jenner is 64! “Happy beautiful birthday mommy!! We are here to celebrate you daily!!! You make life perfect!” Khloe gushed. She raved: “You make life happy and filled with love!” “You excite me when it comes to Life!” Khloe praised her mom. “You remind me that life is a celebration!” “You make me believe I could do anything at any time,” she added. Khloe declared: “You are a Queen who has raised mini Queens and a young King.” “That’s a super,” she concluded. Overall, a shorter post than her birthday tribute made just days earlier on November 3. “It’s your birthday boo!! I pray everyone is singing Happy birthday @kendalljenner!!” Khloe’s post began. “Kendall you are one of the most loyal rare gentle souls I’ve ever known!” she praised. “Since the day that you were born,” Khloe observed. “You have made all of my days brighter!” “I am so incredibly honored that I was chosen to be your sister but it’s an even bigger honor that we have chosen to be one another’s best friends,” she noted.  “I am so lucky to have someone as selfless and loving as you by my side,” Khloe’s glowing tribute continued. She affirmed: “I love you, I respect you, I value everything that you are. I pray today, that you are showered with love.” “That every wish you’ve ever had comes true! I love you so much,” Khloe added. “As lame as this sounds I feel like I love my siblings more and more every day,” she concluded. “Happy birthday Kenny!! We celebrate you always sister.” View Slideshow: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Finale: Khloe Goes KABOOM!

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Mike Sorrentino Denies Steroid Use: I’m All Natural, Baby!

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino would like to make something abudantly clear: He is no Alex Rodriguez. By this, the long-time Jersey Shore star does not mean he could never bed Jennifer Lopez because, hey, one never knows. Instead, what Sorrentino means is that he has never used performance-enhancing drugs. (Rodriguez, formerly considered in the discussion for greatest baseball player of all-time, was busted for steroid use on multiple occasions.) How did this topic even come up? Why did Sorrentino feel a need to address it? Partly because the guy is absolutely ripped. Just look at that image above. But also because the official Jersey Shore Instagram account recently posted a photo of Hugh Jackman — who ain’t no slouch in the muscle department himself —  posing with Angelina Pivarnick and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. One individual went ahead and commented on the post that they suspected Sorrentino used steroids to get his body back in shape after  he spent many months in prison for tax evasion . The MTV personality then took to the comments section to set the record straight. “I am flattered you think I am on performance enhancing substance but I am not,” Sorrentino wrote. He continued to remain calm and proceeded to explain his, well, situation: “I am on probation and get tested biweekly for illegal substances. What you see is hard work, determination, proper diet, exercise, muscle memory, intermittent fasting, prison and genetics. “You should try it sometime!! People love to throw shade on what shines. Stay in your own lane and run your own race cuz!! “Do you even lift !? #clapbackseason.” The reality TV star revealed his new muscular figure in September after spending eight months at the Federal Correctional Institution in Otisville, New York. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight later that same month, Mike detailed how he shed more than 35 pounds while behind bars, using that time to get in amazing shape. What else is there to do in the clink, right? “I went to sleep every night at 10 p.m. I woke up every morning at 7 a.m. and did fasted cardio for about an hour,” he said, adding: “My window of intermittent fasting was between 16 and 17 hours on the weekdays, and 18 and 19 hours on the weekends. I had to continually challenge myself, whether it was in the gym and/or diet.” Sorrentino and his wife recently celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary . They ate at The Butcher’s Block in Long Branch, New Jersey, on November 1 in honor of the occasion; where, we can only assume, Mike scarfed down a whole lot of protein. So, yes, we believe that Sorrentino has come by his physique naturally. But co-star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro on the other hand? Based on his body and his behavior (see below)? Let’s just say… no comment. View Slideshow: Jen Harley: Ronnie Threatened to Flat-Out MURDER Me!

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Travis Scott: PISSED That Kylie Jenner Is Banging Drake!

If you could only use one descriptive phrase to encapsulate Kylie Jenner, it would likely be something along the lines of “rich af.” But if the person in charge of doling out opportunities in this bizarre hypothetical scenario offered you a second crack at it, you might be inclined to describe Kylie using the word that her family and friends often employ in their praise for the 22-year-old cosmetice mogul — ambitious. Kylie is a born go-getter, and because her ambition is paired with the most fortuitous circumstances a person can be born into, that mentality has resulted in some major achievements. And it seems Kylie has decided the approach that’s served her so well in her business ventures should also be applied to her love life. In case you haven’t noticed, Stormi’s mom is constantly upgrading. She has an eye for rappers, and if you thought she would content herself with a one-(minor)-hit-wonder like Tyga, then you don’t know Kylie. First, Kylie upgraded to Travis Scott, and for a while, it looked as though those two were really in it for the long haul. Kylie and Travis welcomed a child together , and for the last several months of their relationship, rumors of a secret engagement seemed to circulate non-stop. But then — something happened. Was Travis really caught cheating , as so many tabloid headlines have claimed? It might be a while before we know for sure, but in the meantime, it’s becoming more and more clear that Kylie has upgraded yet again. Yes, by now you’ve probably heard the rumors that Kylie is dating Drake . If you’re like us, you probably dismissed the relationship as a mere media fabrication at first. But believe it or not, it looks like Kylie and Drake are actually boning — and not surprisingly, Travis is very pissed about it. “He’s not happy about the budding romance at all,” a source close to the situation tells In Touch Weekly . Apparently, Travis doesn’t know much about the budding romance, as Kylie and Drake have yet to confirm that they’re hooking up. But Mr. Scott has heard the same rumors as the rest of us — and he’s not happy about them. According to witness, Drizzy and Kylizzle “spent a lot of time talking with one another” at a recent event. “They seemed to be enjoying each other’s company,” the onlooker adds. “They were joking around, and Kylie was laughing. There seemed to be an attraction there.” A different source tells People magazine that Kylie and Drake are more than friends, and are interested in each other “romantically.” As for her feelings toward Travis, Kylie recently assured fans that she and the “Sicko Mode” rapper split on good terms. “Travis and I are on great terms, and our main focus right now is Stormi!!” she tweeted on October 3. “Our friendship and our daughter is priority.” However, a source claims there’s major bad blood between Stormi’s parents: “Kylie has serious issues. She has her own life and career and child and can’t watch over him,” an insider tells In Touch . “She is the billionaire megastar, and she feels so insecure about herself because of her relationship. They’ve had major trust issues from the start.” Yes, even billionaires can feel insecure if they spend enough time with the right f–k boy. View Slideshow: Kylie Jenner Playboy Cover: Revealed, Very Busty!

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Brunch With Tiffany: Scrapp DeLeon Has The Desire To Marry Multiple Women [Video]

Source: Vh1 / VH1 Scrapp DeLeon Has A Desire For A Polygamous Relationship How interesting… Brunch with Tiffany is back and the HBIC is asking Scrapp DeLeon all about his love life. The ‘Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’ regular ate with Tiffany Pollard in his hometown and they chatted about his preferences in a relationship post-prison and reality shows. Previously, Scrapp made headlines fro dating Tommie Lee and Moniece, briefly. Ideally…I want to have multiple wives. Would YOU be down for that? Hit play to hear how Tiffany responds to Scrapp’s desire to settle down with several concubines.  

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