Benedict Cumberbatch is both very sorry and very embarrassed. Last week, the Oscar-nominated star was discussing the state of African-American actors in Great Britain with Tavis Smiley when he remarked: “As far as colored actors go, it gets really difficult in the U.K..” referring to the success of those such as Chiwetel Ejiofor and David Oyelowo in 12 Years a Slave and Selma, respectively. While Cumberbatch may have had his heart in the right place, he was subsequently criticized for using such an outdated term, prompting an apology from the man behind Sherlock. “I’m devastated to have caused offense by using this outmoded terminology,” he said. “I make no excuse for my being an idiot and know the damage is done. I can only hope this incident will highlight the need for correct usage of terminology that is accurate and inoffensive.” The Imitation Game star concluded: “The most shaming aspect of this for me is that I was talking about racial inequality in the performing arts in the U.K. and the need for rapid improvements in our industry when I used the term.” What do you think, fans? Should all be forgiven now? Debut Roles of 2015 Oscar Nominees 1. Benedict Cumberbatch It’s raining in London in this photograph. But beloved star Benedict Cumberbatch has found a way to keep dry.
Considering the way Tom Brady’s balls have dominated the news cycle for the past week, you may have forgotten that there’s a football game to be played on Sunday. #DeflateGate has served as evidence of just how weird our nation’s press coverage can get (particularly when you throw the Internet into the mix). Marshawn Lynch’s begrudging appearance at Super Bowl media day today served as yet another reminder that pro athletes and sports reporters are locked in a dead-heat to see who can be the most ridiculous. If you’re not familiar with Lynch, he’s a beast of a running back, but kind of a jackass as a human being. His history of bad behavior dates back to when Lynch ran a woman over and fled the scene during his time with the Buffalo Bills. Five years later, Lynch’s behavior is much less harmful, but no less idiotic. Already in hot water with the NFL for his refusal to speak to the media and his fondness for making “obscene gestures” on the field, Lynch was reportedly threatened with $500,000 fine if he didn’t show up to today’s press event. So he showed up. And proceeded to give the exact same answer 25 times: Marshawn Lynch: “I’m Just Here So I Won’t Get Fined” “I’m just here so I don’t get fined,” Lynch warned the reporters on hand. “So y’all can sit here and ask me all the questions y’all want to. I’m gonna answer with the same answer.” He wasn’t kidding. Beast Mode proceeded to say, “I’m here so I won’t get fined,” in response to every single question. Some members of the press expressed their frustration on Twitter, but really – weren’t they kinda playing ball by continuing to ask him questions? Say what you will about Lynch, if it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t have this nugget of YouTube gold: Marshawn Lynch: Hold My D! Sadly, he won’t be remembered as the source of the most epic Super Bowl XLIX quotes. Take it away, Tom: Tom Brady Defends Use of Balls 1. Don’t rub my balls! Leave that to me, please.
Were you offended by GoDaddy Super Bowl commercials of the past? The ones where Danica Patrick and other women pretty much just flaunt their hotness the entire time? Well… you ain’t seen anything ridiculously appalling yet! GoDaddy Super Bowl Ad The website-based company has unveiled its latest Super Bowl ad and it’s clearly a take on last year’s Bud Light puppy commercial . A really terrible take, that is. The spot features a young dog falling off the back of a truck and then making a long, difficult journey back home. Once the owners see that he’s made his way back, they are overjoyed with relief…because they just sold him online using a GoDaddy powered website. Seriously! In response to the commercial – which is cruel, unfunny and makes a mockery out of actual puppy mills – a petition has gone up on Change.org to have the video pulled. It reads: “Whether or not this was meant to be satirical, it’s offensive. Essentially, Go Daddy is encouraging private breeding/puppy mills while shelter animals wait patiently for their forever homes or worse – to be euthanized. They are also encouraging purchasing an animal online; the animal could be sold to someone who runs a fighting ring, someone who abuses animals, or to someone who cannot adequately care for the animal. Animal rights are no laughing matter and to portray them as such is cruel and irresponsible. Among other Super Bowl ads that have been released early, one features Kim Kardashian and another features Charlotte McKinney . 31 Crazy Commercials We Love (or Love to Hate, or Just Hate) 1. Kate Upton Hot Pockets Commercial Hot Pockets are the perfect snack. Even Kate Upton knows that! Check out this awesome commercial starring her, Snoop Dogg, Larry King, and Bow Wow.
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Ask and you shall receive, apparently. Because after those last shots we got of Abigail Clancy ‘s booty in tight jeans , I was really hoping for some great leggings shots too, and I guess it worked, because here we go. But if I’d known all I had to do was ask, I would’ve aimed a whole lot higher. Like say, getting my own personal Abbey booty show for me and a few hundred thousand of my closest friends. I’m telling you, it could be the live-stream event of the year. » view all 16 photos Photos: WENN.com
Turns out I may have been a little premature in calling Irina Shayk ‘s Agent Provocateur video the best commercial ever last week. Because it looks like it’s got some serious competition for that title now thanks to this ad Miranda Kerr just did for Reebok. Remind me again why Victoria’s Secret fired this chick? Oh right, because they’re nuts. Anyway, go ahead and watch the commercial below and enjoy. Then feel free to rinse and repeat as many times as needed. » view all 12 photos
Turns out I may have been a little premature in calling Irina Shayk ‘s Agent Provocateur video the best commercial ever last week. Because it looks like it’s got some serious competition for that title now thanks to this ad Miranda Kerr just did for Reebok. Remind me again why Victoria’s Secret fired this chick? Oh right, because they’re nuts. Anyway, go ahead and watch the commercial below and enjoy. Then feel free to rinse and repeat as many times as needed. » view all 12 photos
Juan Pablo Galavis is on to the hometown date portion of The Bachelor, which can only mean heartbreak and high drama for at least one of the remaining women. Maybe all of them, from what we know from The Bachelor spoilers , and even just the promo which aired after Monday’s episode, which looks pretty intense. The hometown dates and fantasy suite episodes will air on back to back nights next week, and from the looks of this sneak peek … better hold onto something: The Bachelor Season 18 Episode 8 Promo NOTE: Remember to watch The Bachelor online at TV Fanatic to catch up on last week’s crazy episode! Andi Dorfman takes Juan Pablo to Atlanta, Clare Crawley meets him in Sacramento, Nikki Ferrell brings him to Missouri, and Renee Oteri romances him in Florida. The final three (see link above to learn who they are), then jet off to St. Lucia for the Fantasy Suite hotness Tuesday and epic Season 18 finale March 10. Before we get to that finale, though, the promo hits at a number of key developments. It could just be clever editing, but it looks like we can expect to see … Andi Dorfman ‘s father refuse to give Juan Pablo his blessing Clare Crawley ‘s family also giving him a lukewarm reception Nikki Ferrell crying for some reason Renee Oteri being there too Andi threatening to bounce Apparently, ABC must be okay with The Bachelor spoilers at this point, as it shows Andi saying she “wants to leave as soon as it’s morning,” clearly in St. Lucia. So she makes it to the final three. Who will join her in the Caribbean? Moreover, who will, and should, win the final rose from Juan Pablo? And whomever that is, are they engaged? Or even together now? Scroll through our gallery of the four remaining women, then leave your comments and predictions for the rest of the season (and vote in our poll) below! The Bachelor Final Four: Juan Pablo Galavis’ Girls Open Slideshow 1. Nikki Ferrell of The Bachelor Nikki Ferrell is a frontrunner on The Bachelor Season 18. Think she has what it takes to win? View As List 1. Nikki Ferrell of The Bachelor Nikki Ferrell is a frontrunner on The Bachelor Season 18. Think she has what it takes to win? 2. Nikki Ferrell Underwear Photo Nikki Ferrell in her underwear. Juan Pablo Galavis knows how to pick ’em. 3. Nikki Ferrell Pic Nikki Ferrell is one of the contestants on The Bachelor Season 18. And she’s a contender, unquestionably. 4. Nikki Ferrell Bikini Shot Nikki Ferrell in a bikini on the beach. The Bachelor frontrunner shows off her assets! 5. Nikki Ferrell Photo This is Nikki Ferrell. The Bachelor contestant is emerging as one of the favorites this season. 6. Nikki Ferrell on The Bachelor Nikki Ferrell on The Bachelor with Juan Pablo Galavis. She is totes the villain this year. 7. Juan Pablo Galavis and Nikki Farrell Juan Pablo Galavis and Nikki Farrell on the set of The Bachelor. Well done Juan Pab. 8. Renee Oteri Photo Renee Oteri is one of Juan Pablo Galavis’ final four on The Bachelor. Think she has what it takes to win? 9. Andi Dorfman Picture Andi Dorfman may be the top frontrunner to be the next star of The Bachelorette on ABC. She’s got the looks for it! 10. Andi Dorfman Photo Andi Dorfman may be the frontrunner to become the next star of The Bachelorette on ABC. 11. Andi and Juan Pablo Andi Dorfman and Juan Pablo meet on The Bachelor. Will she win this season? 12. Clare Crawley Picture Clare Crawley of The Bachelor sure knows how to make an impression. 13. Juan Pablo and Clare Juan Pablo and Clare Crawley on The Bachelor. These two are so HOT. 14. Juan Pablo Galavis and Clare Crawley Juan Pablo Galavis and Clare Crawley on The Bachelor. These two have totally boned already. 15. Clare Crawley Pic Clare Crawley is one of the contestants on The Bachelor Season 18. And she’s a contender, unquestionably. The Bachelor’s Juan Pablo Galavis should pick … Nikki Ferrell Clare Crawley Andi Dorfman Renee Oteri View Poll »
Judy Cox is taking a stand. The Orem, Utah resident was shopping with her 18-year old son yesterday when she strolled past the window of a PacSun store. It displayed graphic shirts as part of the company’s “Visual” line that Cox found truly horrifying. Utah Mother Buys Every PacSun Shirt “The bottom of one woman is completely exposed, uncovered and it’s a very provocative pose that she’s in,” said Cox . “Clearly it was offensive and I was most concerned about the youth and the children that would be viewing this.” So how did Cox respond? She bought every explicit shirt in the store in order to keep them off the backs of much younger consumers. There were 19 remaining in stock, setting Cox back a little under $600. Cox plans to return the shirts at the end of PacSun’s 60-day return policy, saying this gesture was more symbolic than anything. She also plans to meet with Orem city attorneys to see if the items violate the local code, as Orem is mostly comprised of members of the Church of Latter-day Saints, and its motto is “Family City USA.” “I hope it sends a really strong message to PacSun that at least in this community this is not a standard for us,” Coox says. “This is not something we approve of.” Here’s a look at a few of the t-shirts in question: Offensive PacSun Shirts: Do They Go Too Far? Open Slideshow 1. PacSun Clothing Do teenage girls wear shirts such as this? Let the debate begin! View As List 1. PacSun Clothing Do teenage girls wear shirts such as this? Let the debate begin! 2. Lewd PacSun Item Do you find this PacSun shirt offensive? A woman in Utah found it SO offensive that she bought all items like it from a location in her state. 3. PacSun Shirt This shirt was on sale at a PacSun location. An offended mother bought it, and everything like it, to keep the item away from kids.
