A new The Counselor trailer has arrived! This time, an international trailer, we get an even better look at just what the storyline might contain. We already knew that Michael Fassbender got wrapped up in drug smuggling somehow, but with this new trailer we get a good look at some of the ways he is going to attempt to work out that situation. None of them seem like good ideas. Check out the The Counselor trailer below! The Counselor International Trailer The Counselor stars Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, and Cameron Diaz. The film is set to open in theaters on November 15th.
Russian athletes Tatyana Firova and Kseniya Ryzhova kissed at the World Athletics Championships last weekend, possibly as a message to their government. Russian Female Athletes Kiss on Podium After winning the 4×400 relay, the runners kissed. Then the gold medalists kissed again during the award ceremony. More than just a congratulatory gesture? Neither athlete has released a statement, but some say it was political – a subtle, yet high-profile violation of the anti-gay law passed by Russia ‘s parliament this year. The two women could, theoretically, be prosecuted for their public lip-lock, since it could be perceived as “propagating non-traditional sexual relations.” Was that precisely the point of the public embrace? Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko addressed the commotion over the “gay propaganda” law Sunday, blaming the media for blowing it out of proportion. “I think this is kind of an invented problem,” he told reporters. “We don’t have a law banning non-traditional sexual relations, we have a different law.” Do they, though? Russian authorities recently confirmed that athletes and spectators visiting the city will be required to abide by the country’s laws, including its anti-gay legislation. However, Mutko said visitors in Sochi will still be “granted all rights and freedoms,” and threats to boycott the games are unlikely to come to fruition. Still, don’t expect you’ve heard the last of Russian’s policy toward gays, which many consider regressive, as the quadrennial event draws nearer.
Lucy Eades, a Texas mom breastfeeding in public, was recently asked to cover up. Her response was captured on video by her husband and went viral. See below: Lucy Eades Breastfeeding Discrimination According to ABC affiliate WFAA, the mom of four was nursing her 16-day-old at a local recreation center while her older daughter was in dance class. An employee asked her to cover up , but Eades steadfastly continued to nurse, saying “It is state law, I can nurse my child with or without a cover.” Eades is right: It’s legal to breastfeed in public in all 50 states’ Texas is one of 45 with laws specifically allowing women to do so in any public or private space. Eventually, her husband spoke up too, and the employee walked away; Eades was reportedly the second mom asked to cover up there that day. Later, the City of Burleson (Tex.) said in a statement: “The City of Burleson supports breastfeeding and appreciates recognition of National Breastfeeding Week.” “The city also supports the law, which states ‘A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location in which the mother is authorized to be.'” “Today, two women were breastfeeding in or near a public entrance to the city’s recreation center where we were hosting a camp for youth ages 5-13 in addition to other recreation center patrons.” “To be respectful of everyone’s rights we asked the women to cover up.” “There is nothing in the law that prohibits the city from requiring a mother to cover up. We also offered a room in an attempt to be more accommodative.” “The city did not attempt to prohibit breastfeeding and fully supports the freedom of mothers to breastfeed as long as it doesn’t infringe on someone else’s freedom.” Reaction online was mixed, with some defending the center’s position while others claiming that if you’re not okay with breastfeeding moms, you’re not “family friendly.” On that note, a “nurse-in” (a popular form of breastfeeding protest), is planned at the recreation center on Saturday, according to multiple reports. What do you think? Should moms breastfeed in public? Of course! It’s totally natural! And besides, baby’s gotta eat! No way! That’s gross. She can do that somewhere else. View Poll »
Dear Bossip , I just read your response to “Dumb Educated Bird,” and it really touched me. I can somewhat relate to her story! I’m an Ivy League alumni with four degrees and I’m making almost six figures as a 27 year old. My issue is that I’m in my 20s, not married, no kids, and live alone. I am an attractive female, but I tend to attract men who I cannot relate with. I tend to attract very handsome BASIC men (e.g. high school dropouts, no college education, the unemployed, drug addicts, gangsters, baby daddies, minimum wage working men, etc), UGLY educated men, or non-black educated men. I also attract professional actors, athletes, and artists. I remain friends with some of these men because I know in my heart I will never be emotionally attached to them because I cannot relate to them and they’re just not my type. I find myself VERY attracted to corporate black men because we share so much in common (e.g. work ethic, career goals, education, ambition, morals, etc). I met a couple, but they were either into non-black woman, “suspect,” married, or had a girlfriend. I haven’t been in a serious relationship in seven years and it’s starting to bother me. I just don’t want to settle for something less and end up like “Dumb Educated Bird.” What would be your advice? – Lonely Girl Dear Ms. Lonely Girl, This is perplexing, and I know the dating scene may seem daunting and cumbersome, however, I wonder if your standards may be too high, or, if you’re not willing to expand your dating horizons. Granted, you deserve to have a man to match you on every level (e.g. work ethic, career goals, education, ambition, morals, etc.), however, what happens when a man doesn’t meet one of your requirements? Do you quickly throw him to the waste side because he’s lacking in one area? What if he doesn’t have four degrees, but have two? What if his career goals are not to be CEO, but he is content being a senior level manager? What if he doesn’t want to have children? What if he has all of the requirements but may be slightly overweight, not that attractive, or non-black? I think if you relax on your expectations that you will meet some really great men, and who knows what they may bring to the table. Yes, you deserve quality, and if they are quality men, then why discount them if he is blue collar worker? You didn’t mention what city you lived in, and how you tend to meet these handsome BASIC men, but I wonder if it has something to do with where you’re socializing. I’m sure that a very attractive woman such as yourself with an Ivy League education, four degrees, making nearly six figures, with no kids, living alone, and not married must be socializing in the Hamptons, Martha’s Vineyard, or perhaps the Cayman Islands. I know the number of invitations you receive to high society events at various museums, Operas, charity balls, and black tie events surely must introduce you to some very handsome, smart, educated, career-oriented, ambitious, available corporate black men. (I’m being snarky). These Hollywood movies are going to get some of you women in trouble. I swear you watch these movies and think that is how life really is. The beautiful executive woman meets a gorgeous handsome corporate man and fall in love and live happily ever after. Hold out for that if you want, and you will continue to find yourself alone. So, here’s what you can do: All of those men you have as friends that you were not attracted to, well, I’m certain they have male friends. If you receive an invitation to hang out with any one of them and a group of his friends, then invite some of your girl friends and go hang out. It will open your access to the dating pool of men, and you never know who he may know, or who one of his friends may happen to bring with them. Next, don’t discount non-black men. Keep your options open. Love doesn’t come in colors, so to eliminate a pool of available men based on color only limits you. Besides, there is nothing wrong with dating men of various races and ethnicities. Even if it doesn’t work out, if they are corporate men and very successful, then I’m certain they may have friends who are black. And, who knows what access he may have to available attractive black men. So, don’t limit yourself. Then, I don’t know what’s wrong with the artists, athletes, and actors. Rapper Ludacris is dating an educated smart woman who is not in the industry. They seem to have a great relationship, and appear to be in love. Besides, I know most artists, athletes, and actors prefer to date someone who is not in their field. Now, some athletes, well, yeah, they love attention, and tend not to be monogamous. However, again, keep in mind that they have friends, especially if they are successful in their own careers. I’m sure they socialize and know of some successful, smart, and educated men who are available. Finally, change your social scene. Expand your horizons, and attend more events where you are most likely to meet successful, corporate, educated men. I’m certain there are a plethora of men you can find at these events, and gatherings. There are plenty of smart, educated, and good looking men in various historically black fraternities, and they are active in the graduate chapters of these fraternities. And, I’m certain they host a number of events throughout the year in your city. Also, historically black sororities tend to host events, and many men attend these events as well. Check out these gatherings, parties, and events. And, I strongly suggest partnering and volunteering with corporate companies that are active in communities. Many men come out for these volunteer opportunities. And, finally, it’s time to attend some of the philanthropic and humanitarian events. These tend to bring out the elite, rich, educated, and society people. The man you seek may very well be in one of these places. But, it’s up to you to put yourself out there and open your horizons. – Terrance Dean Hey Bossip Fam, what do you think? Share your opinions and thoughts below! Also, e-mail all your questions Terrance Dean : loveandrelationships@bossip.com Follow Terrance Dean on Twitter : @terrancedean “LIKE” Terrance Dean on Facebook , click HERE! Make sure to order my books Mogul: A Novel (Atria Books – June 2011; $15); Hiding In Hip Hop (Atria Books – June 2008); and Straight From Your Gay Best Friend – The Straight Up Truth About Relationships, Love, And Having A Fabulous Life (Agate/Bolden Books – November 2010; $15). 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Chris Bosh and his expecting wife Adrienne , are on a “Bosh Family World Tour” – this stop is the City Of Lights… Hit the flips to see more photos including baby shower ideas for the unborn baby Bosh girl…. Continue reading →
Treasury Secretary Says Federal Bailout Funds Won’t Be Used For Detroit The federal government has made it clear that they have no intention of extending a monetary olive branch to the state of Detroit in the midst of their bankruptcy woes. Despite the fact that the government famously bailed out the “Too Big To Fail” banks and the auto industry during the height of the most recent U.S. recession back in 2010, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says Detroit is on their own this time. Think Progress On CNN’s State of the Union show on Sunday, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew was firm in saying that there will be no federal bailout for the city of Detroit, which is going through the largest city bankruptcy in America’s history. While claiming that the administration “stand[s] by Detroit,” Lew said, “I think the issues Detroit has in terms of problems with its creditors it’s going to have to work out with its creditors.” He said that it has “serious financial problems” that have “been a long time in the making,” and that the federal government will only offer “the kinds of normal programs the federal government has” such as the Treasury Department making funds available to take down blighted properties. When host Candy Crowley asked why the government offered bailouts for big banks and the auto industry but isn’t offering one here, Lew responded, “I think the situation we had in 2009 and 2010 was unique and something that hopefully we will never see again.” We think this is pretty shady, especially considering the fact that the government all but forced-fed some of the banks bailout money during the financial crisis/recession when they adamantly refused. It will also be interesting to see exactly what these “federal programs already in place” to assist Detroit consist of. What’s your take on this, Bossip fam? Continue reading →
Sydney Leathers, the girl at the heart of the Anthony Weiner sexting scandal (2013 edition), claims to have earned money from sex with older men. Leathers boasts of offering sex for money, as well as her rampant drug use, her desire to “ruin” Weiner and fear that she herself was being blackmailed. These shocking new revelations heap further embarrassment on the shamed New York City mayoral candidate, who is being pressured to quit the race . Weiner has steadfastly refused to drop out, despite falling from first to fourth place in Democratic primary polling since the sexting scandal broke. How long he can stay in remains an open question, however, especially after more information comes out about the dealings of Sydney Leathers . A series of Facebook message exchanges with friend Lou Colagiovanni, spanning a period of four months (April-July of this year) has come to light. In one June 6 message, Leathers stated: “I’m seeing this one sugar daddy right now who pays me $1,000 to go down on me for half an hour.” Colagiovanni asked: “Does he possess any skill or is it a dull 30 minutes? Ahh Well for $1,000 a few moans and shouts should be included.” Miss Leathers responded: “He isn’t very good at it but I can fake it … I don’t have to do anything except pretend I like it though so it’s not a bad gig lol.” In later communications, Sydney Leathers admitted to being active on a sugar daddy websites offering services to older men “on and off” for a year. “I get money from dudes I’ve never even met,” she claims. “People are super-pathetic. It’s funny. I have guys on the sugar daddy site message me over and over and over even though I don’t respond.” “One guy offered to marry me in the first message. Um dude, you have no f***ing clue who I am, you saw like 10 photos if that.” One of those men? Weiner, who “met” Leathers online when he “poked” her in response to a comment she made about his 2011 sexting scandal. Then the man asking 10 million people to trust him with their city sent nude photos, engaged in phone sex, professed his love and offered to get her an apartment in Chicago. Even Leathers herself is disgusted by that .
We already know that, but should YOU be throwing those kind of stones Mr. Spitzer? Eliot Spitzer Says Anthony Weiner Is A Bad Husband For Having Wife On Campaign Trial Via NYDailyNews Even a man who repeatedly cheated on his wife with high-priced hookers thinks Anthony Weiner is a bad husband. As he campaigns for city controller, former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has been shaking hands at subway stops and visiting churches without his wife, Silda Wall, anywhere in sight. But Spitzer and his team claim her absence is only because the former Love Gov is interested in protecting her. “Regarding (Silda’s) appearances on the campaign trail, no husband would ask his wife and family to step into the media frenzy surrounding the campaign at this time,” Spitzer spokeswoman Lisa Linden said. That’s a clear shot at sext-happy Weiner, who on Tuesday balanced his teetering mayoral campaign directly on the shoulders of his wife, Huma Abedin. Abedin threw Weiner a lifeline Tuesday when she stepped forward at a news conference to tell the city’s voters that she has forgiven her scandal-scarred husband and therefore they could, too. Weiner’s candidacy is his first since he resigned from Congress in June 2011 for sending sexually explicit photos and messages and then lying about it. That certainly is a luxurious glass house that ol’ Eliot lives in… Images via AP Continue reading →
Just when we thought the outrage over lil Willow Smith’s lost innocence had died down… new reports have surfaced saying her parents marriage is on the rocks again because Will and Jada are at odds over her racy new video and oversexualized image! Via National Enquirer reports : HOLLYWOOD power couple WILL and JADA PINKETT SMITH are at war over their 12-year-old daughter, Willow. The precocious preteen recently released a sexed-up video for her new single, “Summer Fling,” in which she sings about midnight walks on the beach and prances around with boys who look MUCH older than her. A source says mom Jada gave the project the green light – and now dad Will is furious! “He’s fit to be tied,” disclosed an insider. “He almost had a heart attack the first time he saw the video. “Will lashed out at Jada, saying, ‘How could you let my little baby do this?’ Will is very traditional and worries that his kids are growing up too fast.” Will, 44, and Jada, 41, have been married for 15 years, but an insider says the union has been rocked by recurring disagreements over what’s appropriate – and what’s not – for their kids. In December, The ENQUIRER revealed that Will started a family “boot camp” to bring his kids back in line after Willow and her brother, Jaden, 15, pulled a series of out-of-control antics. In April 2012, Willow took to her Tumblr page to write a disturbing post in which she made shocking references to mental illness, suicide and drug use. Jaden, meanwhile, caused a stir of controversy when he was accused of blasting a female fan in an expletive-filled tirade on social media, which he denied. “Will and Jada are bickering nonstop about their children,” continued the source. “They’re locked in a tug of war and don’t agree on anything these days. “Jada is very strongwilled, but now Will is threatening to put his foot down once and for all. “He’s sick of seeing his daughter act like she’s 12 going on 24.” We are inclined to agree with Will that Jada got Willow out here acting a damn fool… But does anyone see the value in letting a 12-year-old live “freely” and express herself in ways some feel are so inappropriate? Continue reading →
The value of human life in “Chiraq” is little to nothing…so sad Violence In Chicago Continues With 6 Dead And 17 Shot This Weekend Via NYDailyNews Chicago’s summer of violence continues to heat up as shooting continue to plague the metropolis. The latest tally: Six dead, 17 injured in several shootings Friday and Saturday into Sunday morning. “Please, we gotta stop the killing, we have to stop, we have to stop!” Juannake Kenney said Saturday during a press conference, one day after her 6-year-old daughter was shot and seriously injured. “My child loves life, she enjoys it,” her father Kenneth Tompkins added. “She really gets it. To rob her of that, to attempt to rob her of that, is ridiculous. Something needs to be done about this before somebody else’s child gets shot for no reason.” Sadly, in the time it took to make the statement, someone else’s child probably WAS shot for no reason… That Friday night shooting came while the girl, Quianna Tompkins, and 40 other people were at a candlelight vigil marking five years since the killing of a 24-year-old man. A 52-year-old woman was shot as well when police say a man walked up and started firing. The girl was hit in the chest as she rode a scooter while the woman, her aunt, the Chicago Tribune reported, was shot in the thigh. The shooting may have stemmed from an earlier altercation, NBC Chicago reported. “She ran from the sidewalk up to the grass and she collapsed,” Vanessa Ross, who hosted the memorial, said of Quianna. “She just laid there.” The bloodshed spilled over into Saturday. One man was fatally shot after a suspect fired six rounds into his car, which sat at a gas station. Then, early Sunday, a group shot up a birthday party where wounding three and killing one. That same day a 17-year-old girl was shot in the foot and later in the early morning Sunday, two men were shot, including another fatally. A gunman also opened fire at a birthday party, shooting four people; one 28-year-old victim died. The weekend violence didn’t end there however… About 10:30 a.m., a 14-year-old boy was gunned down in broad daylight, the most recent in the spate of shootings. The six killed marked yet another busy weekend for Chicago shooters. This year, 232 people have been killed in the city, about 9% below the 10-year average for this time of year, according to a Tribune calculation of the killings. A total of 507 people were killed last year, the newspaper reported. We can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like to live everyday in constant fear of your life. To our Chicago readers, be careful out there. Image via Shutterstock Continue reading →
