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Olbermann: FNC & Conservatives ‘Close to Playing w/ Its Own Poop,’ ‘Better Off’ if GOP Reps ‘Didn’t Live in This Country’

Antwaun Cook and Paula Cook split

Antwaun Cook#39;s wife Paula Cook, however, stated in court documents that the couple split on June 16, 2010. Don#39;t blame Fantasia Barrino! That is the message from Antwaun Cook, who allegedly had an affair with the singer and is now splitting from his wife Paula Cook. “Antwaun would be remiss not to address the criticism and judgment he has received,” Cook#39;s lawyer, Nicole Sodoma, said Wednesday in a statement. “He knew Fantasia Barrino but the failure of his marriage can in no way be

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Burqa ban passes French lower house overwhelmingly – CNN.com

Paris, France (CNN) — France's lower house of parliament Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a ban on any veils that cover the face — including the burqa, the full-body covering worn by some Muslim women. added by: irishlonewolf

Sarkozy has been accused of colonial nostalgia over today’s Bastille Day parade. What do you think is the best way for a country to honor a complicated past?

More on this criticism of French President Nicolas Sarkozy. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/13/france-sarkozy-bastille-africa-colon… added by: joshuaheller

Shia LaBeouf Misses Megan Fox On Set Of ‘Transformers 3’

Actor actor looks forward to ‘new perspective’ of Fox’s replacement, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. By Jocelyn Vena Shia LaBeouf in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” Photo: Paramount Pictures Earlier this spring, movie fans everywhere were surprised to hear that Megan Fox wouldn’t be back to fight evil alien robots alongside Shia LaBeouf for “Transformers 3.” Fox has been replaced by Victoria’s Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley , who will play a new love interest for LaBeouf’s Sam. And it seems like LaBeouf has mixed feelings about the switch-up. “I love Megan and I miss the girl,” LaBeouf told USA Today from the set of the third film. “But Sam and Mikaela became one character, and here … you have discovery again from a new perspective.” It isn’t just LaBeouf who is hoping that some change will revive the franchise. Director Michael Bay told the paper that in this third film they hope to resolve some of the problems that fans and movie critics disliked in the second film, “Revenge of the Fallen.” “I’ll take some of the criticism,” he said. “It was very hard to put [the sequel] together that quickly after the writers’ strike [of 2007-08]. … This one really builds to a final crescendo. It’s not three multiple endings.” Bay believes that the film’s villain, Shockwave, and its top-secret plot will keep fans on the edge of their seats. “One thing we’re getting rid of is what I call the ‘dorky comedy.’ So the twins, the two bumbling, slang-spewing robots? They’re basically gone,” he explained, adding that John Turturro will still be on hand for comic relief. “The movie is more of a mystery. It ties in what we know as history growing up as kids with what really happened. As a trilogy, it really ends. It could be rebooted again, but I think it has a really killer ending.” What do you think “Transformers 3” needs to do to revive the franchise? Share your ideas in the comments. Check out everything we’ve got on “Transformers 3.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Photos Who Should Replace Megan Fox In ‘Transformers 3’?

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On The President’s "Anger Problem" And Our Transferred Culpability

photo via flickr Much has been made in the media about the president’s perceived inability to get mad over the BP oil spill and the inability for either the government or BP to stop the gusher. Obama, or probably more accurately, his handlers, are aware of this criticism and have pushed back with photo ops and speeches to show the president’s resolve. Less reported than the president’s mood or his flashes of anger is how Americans are viewing this crisis and if th… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Lady Gaga Says Her Ex-Boyfriend ‘Hoped I’d Fail’

‘I had a boyfriend who told me I’d never succeed,’ she says in the April issue of Cosmopolitan. By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga in the April issue of Cosmopolitan Photo: Kenneth Willardt While Lady Gaga might seem like an overnight success, she’s faced roadblocks along the way. The pop star has had quite a few people, including an ex-boyfriend who probably regrets letting her go, tell her that she couldn’t make it. In the April issue of Cosmopolitan, Gaga talks about beating the odds. “I had a boyfriend who told me I’d never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song and that he hoped I’d fail,” said Gaga, whose issue hits newsstands March 9. “I said to him, ‘Someday, when we’re not together, you won’t be able to order a cup of coffee at the f—ing deli without hearing or seeing me.” It wasn’t just ex-lovers who didn’t think that Gaga could go all the way, but Gaga didn’t let the criticism get to her. “I ate sh– for so long,” she explained. “Being told I didn’t fit the mold and that I was ‘too pop’ or ‘too theater’ … I’ve always been delusionally ambitious to the point where people don’t understand me.” While she has faced detractors, her friends are supporting her all the way now — and they have a very interesting theory about the pop star. “My friends joke that I’m dead until I get onstage,” she said. “I’m dead right now as you’re speaking to me.” In photos for the magazine, Gaga is seen in lots of sexy lingerie. The looks are decidedly more conventional than Gaga’s typical out-there style. On the cover, she wears a nude bra and underwear, while in another shot, she’s seen in a black satin and mesh bustier with black-leopard hot pants. An additional shot of the star shows her in a low-cut black dress. Related Photos Lady Gaga Stuns At U.K. Tour Kickoff MTV News’ 2009 Women Of The Year: #1 Lady Gaga

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American Idol Rundown: Ellen, Female Contestants, Guitars Rule Hollywood

Thank goodness it’s Hollywood week on American Idol . Goodbye embarrassing contestants, hello major talent! Before we get to that talent, however, let’s also greet Ellen DeGeneres… with open arms. Wasn’t she great on her first night as a judge? The comedian was funny (we loved when she had singers moving all around the stage before letting each one through), but also fresh and straightforward. Ellen won’t be Paula Abdul 2.0, sugarcoating every critique and covering up bad performances by telling the contestants how nice they look. She’ll bring the criticism, but in a humorous fashion, such as when she told one dude his routine “scared” her and resembled a leopard stalking his prey. As for the best of the night… Didi Benami has finalist written all over her. She came across as a more polished Brooke White, strumming her guitar and bringing an emotional singer/songwriter vibe. Probably our favorite performance. But the “infectious, real” Crystal Bowersox , as Simon put it, was a close second. She also relied on her guitar and had fellow contestants applauding before she even completed “Natural Woman.” The third impressive female was Haley Vaughn . Only 16, she offers a unique pop/country sound and a healthy dose of charisma. We were very happy to see her advance. Two men stood out, as well: Andrew Garcia proved that guitar-playing was a theme for the top performers so far, impressing the judges with a soulful acousting rendition of “Straight Up.” We wouldn’t refer to him as “genius” or compare him to Adam Lambert (closer to Kris Allen), as Kara did, but certainly someone to keep an eye on. The same can be said for Casey James , and not just because he took off his shirt for his initial, pre-Hollywood audition. We loved his bluesy number… played with the help of a guitar, of course. WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE?

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Comic Books found to be just as effective as books for children’s learning.

Scientists at the University of Illinois released a study that claims that reading a comic book is just as good as reading a book.

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VMA Fashion Face-Off: Lady Gaga vs. Lady Gaga

One event, so many Lady Gaga pictures . All day long, we have been pitting two celebrities against one another in style showdowns

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