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Miranda Kerr: PISSED That Orlando Bloom is Dating Katy Perry!

It’s been over two years since Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom got divorced , but the ridiculously good-looking ex-couple still has a kid together, which means they’re still very much involved in one another’s lives. Miranda and Orlando have reportedly been able to co-parent amicably, and they’ve established a set of rules to ensure that their 5-year-old boy Flynn grows up in the most stable environment possible. Now, it seems that Orlando broke one of those rules with the help of Katy Perry. Following rumors that they hooked up at the Golden Globes, we now know that Katy and Orlando are dating , and from the looks of things, they’re moving very fast. In fact, they’re moving much too fact for Miranda’s taste. Kerr explained in a recent interview that she and Bloom have strict guidelines with regard to introducing Flynn to the new significant others in their lives. “We have to know the person for six months,” she explained. So it’s understandable that Kerr was not happy to find out Perry has already met her son after just one month of dating Bloom. According to Star magazine, Bloom recently brought Katy along when he and Flynn attended a birthday party for Robert Downey, Jr.’s son. “Miranda went off on Orlando for being so inconsiderate,” a source tells the tabloid. “Those photos of him and Katy playing happy family with Flynn broke her heart, but Orlando said she was being dramatic. “Miranda’s always had this hold over Orlando, even after they split. She would never admit it, but she feels very threatened by Katy. Orlando has fallen head over heels.” Of course, we really don’t blame him for falling for Katy. Say what you will about Orlando, the guy has impeccable taste in women.

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Harper Lee Dies; To Kill a Mockingbird Author Was 89

Harper Lee – the author best known for the iconic 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird – has passed away at the age of 89. A county coroner confirmed today that Lee passed away at an assisted living facility in Monroeville – the small Alabama town that she called home throughout most of her life. In addition to winning the Pulitzer Prize and serving as the basis of a classic film, To Kill a Mockingbird  has become a perennial favorite in both classrooms and bookstores. Astonishingly, 56 years after its publication, the book still sells over one million copies every year. The book’s themes of racial injustice and the importance of aiding the oppressed have helped it remain continuously relevant – and widely beloved – throughout several generations. Lee was a lifelong friend of author Truman Capote (the character of Dill in Mockingbird  is based on a young Capote) and she assisted him in researching his famous “non-fiction novel” In Cold Blood . Despite spending much of her life avoiding the spotlight, Lee made headlines last year with the news that a sequel to Mockingbird entitled  Go Set a Watchman  would be released several decades after it was penned. The controversial novel became an instant bestseller. Lee never married or had children, but she was fiercely beloved by the people of Monroeville – the tiny town that helped inspire one of the great literary works of the 20th Century. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Passed Away in 2016

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Jack Black Tried To Blow Out Candle

Those crazy Japanese are at it again! Here is Jack Black attempting to blow out a candle with pantyhose over his head. Continue reading

Meet Redhead Hannah Murray

I know I like to make fun of you nerds, but I do have to admit that I watch Game of Thrones . Although I do it for the nudity, not the dragons, so that counts for something, right? Anyway, here’s  Hannah Murray at the SAG Awards over the weekends, and according to my sources, she’s on the show, although I didn’t recognize her at first. Not because she’s not dressed in rags and furs for once, but because I don’t think she’s ever taken her top off on the show. But now that I know she’s this cute, here’s hoping that changes next season. Just please, don’t spoil it for me if you read the books. I want to be surprised. » view all 12 photos Photos: WENN.com Continue reading

15 Words Of Wisdom From Winnie The Pooh

Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day and A.A. Milne’s birthday with wise quotes from Pooh and friends.

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Former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard Says Donald Trump Speaks ‘A Lot More Radically’ Than He Does

In a recent interview, former Louisiana House of Representatives member and Klan member David Duke said that Donald Trump speaks “a lot more radically” than he does.

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‘Harry Potter’ Fans, Here’s What To Do With That Cupboard Under The Stairs

This ‘Harry Potter’ fan turned her new house’s cupboard under the stairs into a fan haven.

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DC Rapper Shy Glizzy Got His Chain Snatched In Memphis

DC rapper Shy Glizzy had his chain snatched while performing in Memphis. To add insult to injury, the chain popped up on social media via taunts from Instagram user “dmuney_stacks.”  Continue

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Black Student Group Demands Univ. Of California Divest From Prisons

Higher education has always been promoted as the best way to address most, if not all, of the Black community’s social and economic ills. But what if our personal quest for empowerment is actually helping to drive the school-to-prison pipeline? It is a question that some college students at the University of California have begun weighing and organizing around. More specifically, the student group, which calls itself the Afrikan Black Coalition (ABC), released a report last month on its website, revealing how the UC system, which includes 10 campuses across the state, is “an indirect investor of private prisons through mutual funds-managed by outside investment bankers.” Well, according to the ABC report, the UC system has allegedly invested $25 million in both the Corrections Corporation of America and private prison provider The Geo Group…In response to its own findings, the student group has decided to take action against the university… [ MadameNoire ] NYU Admin Prospective Student: If You Can’t Afford $65 Application Fee How Will You Pay $60K Tuition? Joshua Jackson is drawing much-needed attention to the exorbitant cost of higher education in America, not to mention the elitism and subtle racism that underlies much of that cost. The Black cartoonist gained Internet fame over the weekend when he exposed an NYU administrator for a rather out of pocket response to his request for the $65 application fee into one of the school’s master’s programs be waived. Jackson was interested in applying to the Tisch School of the Arts’ Art & Public Policy master’s program… Whatever enthusiasm Jackson had about this program dwindled significantly when he was basically told he’s too poor to help other poor people. Here’s how things went down, according to Jackson’s Twitter exposé… [ MadameNoire ] Snoop Dogg & adidas Team Up For Sports Talk Show #TurfdUp Snoop Dogg uses his football expertise throughout his every step of life (he recently gave Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach Chip Kelly an explicit earful that may align with diehard fans) and he’s using that carnal sports knowledge to launch a new talk show alongside the powerhouses of adidas and branding ideas of Cashmere Agency. The upcoming show Turf’d Up will showcase “Coach Snoop” interviewing former NFL players, celebrities and sports personalities including Terrell Owens, Tony Gonzales, Robert Horry, George Lopez and more. The eight-episode series will air Snoop’s YouTube Channel WestFestTV, starting on December 30 and will release new episodes each Wednesday afterwards… [ HipHopWired ] Kobe Bryant Names The Five Best Players And Teams He’s Faced [ Vibe ] Richard Simmons: Christmas Got All Grinchy … No Love For Carolers [ TMZ ] 25 Books By Black Authors From 2015 You Need To Read [ HuffingtonPost ] Bee Decline Study: Pollination Supply And Demand For Bees Is ‘Mismatched’ [ StarPulse ]

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Black Student Group Demands Univ. Of California Divest From Prisons

Higher education has always been promoted as the best way to address most, if not all, of the Black community’s social and economic ills. But what if our personal quest for empowerment is actually helping to drive the school-to-prison pipeline? It is a question that some college students at the University of California have begun weighing and organizing around. More specifically, the student group, which calls itself the Afrikan Black Coalition (ABC), released a report last month on its website, revealing how the UC system, which includes 10 campuses across the state, is “an indirect investor of private prisons through mutual funds-managed by outside investment bankers.” Well, according to the ABC report, the UC system has allegedly invested $25 million in both the Corrections Corporation of America and private prison provider The Geo Group…In response to its own findings, the student group has decided to take action against the university… [ MadameNoire ] NYU Admin Prospective Student: If You Can’t Afford $65 Application Fee How Will You Pay $60K Tuition? Joshua Jackson is drawing much-needed attention to the exorbitant cost of higher education in America, not to mention the elitism and subtle racism that underlies much of that cost. The Black cartoonist gained Internet fame over the weekend when he exposed an NYU administrator for a rather out of pocket response to his request for the $65 application fee into one of the school’s master’s programs be waived. Jackson was interested in applying to the Tisch School of the Arts’ Art & Public Policy master’s program… Whatever enthusiasm Jackson had about this program dwindled significantly when he was basically told he’s too poor to help other poor people. Here’s how things went down, according to Jackson’s Twitter exposé… [ MadameNoire ] Snoop Dogg & adidas Team Up For Sports Talk Show #TurfdUp Snoop Dogg uses his football expertise throughout his every step of life (he recently gave Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach Chip Kelly an explicit earful that may align with diehard fans) and he’s using that carnal sports knowledge to launch a new talk show alongside the powerhouses of adidas and branding ideas of Cashmere Agency. The upcoming show Turf’d Up will showcase “Coach Snoop” interviewing former NFL players, celebrities and sports personalities including Terrell Owens, Tony Gonzales, Robert Horry, George Lopez and more. The eight-episode series will air Snoop’s YouTube Channel WestFestTV, starting on December 30 and will release new episodes each Wednesday afterwards… [ HipHopWired ] Kobe Bryant Names The Five Best Players And Teams He’s Faced [ Vibe ] Richard Simmons: Christmas Got All Grinchy … No Love For Carolers [ TMZ ] 25 Books By Black Authors From 2015 You Need To Read [ HuffingtonPost ] Bee Decline Study: Pollination Supply And Demand For Bees Is ‘Mismatched’ [ StarPulse ]

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