Such violence, such evil is senseless. It’s beyond reason. But while we will never know fully what causes somebody to take the life of another, we do know what makes life worth living. The people we lost in Aurora loved and they were loved. They were mothers and fathers; they were husbands and wives; sisters and brothers; sons and daughters, friends and neighbors. They had hopes for the future and they had dreams that were not yet fulfilled. So stated Barack Obama today in an address from Fort Myers, Florida, as he addressed the tragic Colorado shooting that took the lives of 12 people inside an Aurora movie theater.
Somewhere, Ann Curry might be smiling right about now. Not only has The Today Show ‘s replacement of this co-anchor with Savannah Guthrie NOT resulted in a ratings spike, but the program lost to rival Good Morning America by over 300,000 total viewers during Guthrie’s debut week behind the desk. Moreover, according to New York Post sources, Guthrie has developed severe headaches as a result of her promotion. “She goes to a doctor two days a week for treatment of the migraines, and is required to wear dark glasses when she’s not on set,” said this Page Six insider . “The pressure of taking over after Ann’s execution is taking its toll.” The journalist is not expected to miss any time as a result of these injuries, and will most definitely be traveling to London with Today for the upcoming Olympics. She remains a trooper, saying the mole. “You would never been able to know anything was wrong by watching her at work.” [Photo: WENN.com]
How is Connor Cruise reacting to the divorce of his father and Katie Holmes? The 17-year old subtly weighed in via Twitter a couple weeks ago, simply stating that family is forever . But might the split be affecting him more than initially let on? Or might Connor simply be acting like a a typically rebellious teenager? We pose those questions in light if Cruise’s latest Tweet, which is simply the word “Chopped” and the accompanying photo: Yes, Connor – who was adopted by Cruise and Nicole Kidman in 1995 and goes by the stage name DJ C-Squared – now rocks a mohawk with an intricate design shaved into the side of his head. What do you make of his new look? And does it have anything to do with his dad’s new status as a single man?
Charlize Theron is one of the most beautiful women in the world – and she’s testing the boundaries of that beauty with a new look. The Oscar winner was photographed in Los Angeles yesterday (holding adorable son Jackson), donning a hat that could not fully cover up the obvious: she has gone all Willow Smith on us! Sources confirm that Theron, who is ruling the box office these days with Snow White and the Huntsman and Prometheus , shaved her head for a role in Mad Max: Fury Road . It starts shooting next month in Africa. Compare her new look with her old one now and vote on your favorite:
Charlize Theron is one of the most beautiful women in the world – and she’s testing the boundaries of that beauty with a new look. The Oscar winner was photographed in Los Angeles yesterday (holding adorable son Jackson), donning a hat that could not fully cover up the obvious: she has gone all Willow Smith on us! Sources confirm that Theron, who is ruling the box office these days with Snow White and the Huntsman and Prometheus , shaved her head for a role in Mad Max: Fury Road . It starts shooting next month in Africa. Compare her new look with her old one now and vote on your favorite:
President Barack Obama today became the first sitting president to announce support for same-sex marriage, making his position on the subject clear. In a sit-down interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, Obama completed what has been a long and often dubious “evolution” on the controversial topic. “I’ve always been adamant that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly,” Obama told Roberts in an interview that will air Thursday. Obama’s announcement, on the heels of North Carolina’s Amendment 1 ban on gay marriage in that state, was made after much soul-searching. “Over the course of several years, I have talked to friends and family and neighbors, and I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed monogamous relationships, same-sex relationships, who are raising kids together,” he said. “When I think about those soldiers or airmen or marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf and yet feel constrained, even now that Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is gone, because they are not able to commit themselves in a marriage, at a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married .” The statement constitutes an act of political bravery on the president’s behalf, as 29 states have now banned gay marriage constitutionally. It’s also a major victory for the gay rights community, which has been pushing him to declare his support for marriage equality for years. Just last Sunday, Vice President Joseph Biden told NBC’s Meet The Press that he was personally comfortable with same-sex marriage. With the issue back in the news, the pressure on Obama intensified. The White House originally insisted over the weekend that Biden clarified his statement as being in reference to civil rights for gay couples. But the explanation was largely dismissed as a political dodge, a way for Obama to support for marriage equality without having to declare it himself. No longer. The president finally chose to speak out Wednesday in the wake of the North Carolina ban, with the White House hastily scheduling an interview. “It’s interesting, some of this is also generational,” the president said. “You know when I go to college campuses, sometimes I talk to college Republicans who think that I have terrible policies on the economy, on foreign policy, but are very clear that when it comes to same sex equality or, you know, believe in equality.” “They are much more comfortable with it. You know, Malia and Sasha, they have friends whose parents are same-sex couples. There have been times where Michelle and I have been sitting around the dinner table and we’re talking about their friends and their parents and Malia and Sasha, it wouldn’t dawn on them that somehow their friends’ parents would be treated differently.” “It doesn’t make sense to them and frankly, that’s the kind of thing that prompts a change in perspective.” The president’s support of same-sex marriage will have little political impact, at least from a practical standpoint, as most states have tackled the issue legislatively and/or judicially, outside the realm of the federal government. Symbolically, the impact is much more profound. As the first president to support marriage equality, he sets the bar for its social and political acceptance and retains the ability to shape public opinion further. What do you think of President Obama’s support for gay marriage?
Renowned hair stylist and fashion icon Vidal Sassoon, known for creating the “bob” style and for a line of consumer products that bear his name, has died. Sassoon passed away today from an unspecified illness at his home on Mulholland Drive in Hollywood. Family members were by his side. Vidal was 84. He was reportedly diagnosed with leukemia in 2009. It’s unclear what role the cancer played in Sassoon’s death . His official cause of death is natural causes. When Sassoon picked up his shears in the 1950s, styled hair was typically curled, teased, piled high and shellacked into place. Then came the 1960s. Sassoon’s creative cuts, which required little styling and fell into place perfectly every time, fit right in with the fledgling women’s liberation movement. Sassoon opened salons in England and expanded to the U.S. before also developing a line of shampoos and other styling products bearing his name. The hairdresser also established global Vidal Sassoon Academies to teach aspiring stylists how to envision haircuts based on a client’s bone structure. The hair icon was married four times, most recently to Rhonda Sassoon, who stayed with him until his death. He is also survived by three children.
Katy Perry rocked purple hair to Coachella this weekend. The “One That Got Away” singer abandoned her signature blue hair for a darker shade of oddness for the music festival … which she apparently enjoyed quite a bit . Sporting purple locks, KP has undergone yet another couture change since her split with Russell Brand. In recent months, she’s also been a blonde and a … pink. Which of her two most recent shades is best? Vote!
Hair today, gone tomorrow. Apparently this awful play on words applies to Anne Hathaway, whose short hair raised eyebrows in London this weekend. Hard at work filming the big screen adaptation of Les Miserables in London, the stunning actress showed off just how much she’s gotten into character. Leaving The Box nightclub with fiance Adam Shulman , Anne debuted a close-cropped, much shorter ‘do – a stark contrast to her usual long brown locks. In Les Miserables , she portrays Fantine, a prostitutewith a terminal case of tuberculosis who is forced to sell her hair in to provide for her daughter, Cosette. She’s also drastically cut calories in an effort to slim down for the role. What do you think of her new hairstyle? Vote for her best look below:
Willow Smith is showing off her bald dome once again. Earlier this month, the 11-year old daughter of Will and Jada shaved her head , posting a photo of Twitter with the simple caption: Dance your feelings out . Now, the singer is up to more of the same. She made the following picture live last night, giving us a look at her VERY short, blonde hair and including the message: Nerds rule . What do you think of the look?
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