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Aren’t You GLAAD? Bill Clinton Credits Daughter Chelsea “And Her Gay Friends” For Changing His Mind About Marriage Equality

Slick Willy says the gays have Chelsea to thank for his endorsement of marriage equality . Via Page Six reports : Bill Clinton was honored at the GLAAD Media Awards for his gay rights advocacy as well as his endorsement for same-sex marriage on Saturday. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the former President credits his daughter for changing his mind. The former President said during his acceptance speech that his daughter “has had a profound impact on the way I see the world. It’s sort of humbling when you get to be my age when your child knows more than you do about everything.” “Chelsea and her gay friends have modeled to me how we should all treat each other regardless of our sexual orientation or any other artificial difference that divides us,” said the honoree. “Many of them come and join us every Thanksgiving for a meal. I have grown very attached to them.” “And over the years, I was forced to confront the fact that people who oppose equal rights for gays in the marriage sphere are basically acting out of concern for their own identity, not out of respect for anyone else.” Clinton’s view on marriage equality changed substantially over the years. During his presidency, he signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which denies federal benefits to same-sex couples. “I want to keep working on this until not only is DOMA no longer the law of the land, but until all people — no matter where they live — can marry the people they love,” Clinton told the crowd. He has since called his approval of that law one of his biggest mistakes as President and has urged the Supreme Court to strike the law down. “You are the agents of change. I got this award tonight, because I was the object of your affection – or not, as the case may be,” he added. “My daughter led me to support the marriage equality law in New York when we were debating it, and to oppose North Carolina’s denial of marriage equality, and to do all these other things. So I want to thank her too. Thank you, GLAAD. Thank you, Chelsea.” “Whenever we turn away from treating someone with the dignity and honor and the respect that we would like accorded to ourselves, we have to face the fact it’s about us,” Clinton concluded. Where do you stand on marriage equality? How long do you think til everybody’s kids do like Chelsea and get their parents to “get with the times?” SplashNews

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Farrah Abraham Brings Daughter, Dad to Sex Tape Negotiations

Who brings a toddler to their sex tape negotiating sessions? Farrah Abraham, that’s who. Seriously … she did that. The Teen Mom star, who doesn’t lack for self-esteem, says she’s an amazing mom. When bringing a little girl to Vivid Entertainment’s offices … other words come to mind. She says that she is negotiating with two other companies for the rights to the Farrah Abraham porn – which she now admits is real – as well as Vivid. One of those, THG can report, is YouPorn … but it’s unclear how close any buyers are to the $2 million price tag she has allegedly placed on the thing. She also brought along her dad to negotiations with Vivid – “for support,” the 21-year-old says – but it’s clear he’s not too thrilled about her sex tape . One can’t even imagine why. It’s one thing to know that James Deen gave it to your daughter six ways from Tuesday … another to sit there and listen to her rehash it and sell the rights. At least she’s open about it … sort of. The funny thing? TMZ interviewed Vivid CEO Steve Hirsch after the meeting with Farrah and even he questioned the wisdom of her bringing Sophia long. When Steve Hirsch is uncomfortable, that says a lot.

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Some Afternoon Preciousness: Stevie J And Mimi’s Lil 3-Year-Old Pampered Princess Eva Gets Cute For The Camera

Mimi Faust And Stevie J Daughter Eva Poses For The Camera While a large majority of the relationship between Love and Hip Hop Atlanta cast members Steebie J and Mimi Faust looks to have been based on utter foolishness from what we’ve seen on the show, there was one good thing to come out of their rollercoaster coupleship and that was their 3-year-old daughter Eva. Little miss Eva is already growing into a mini diva like her mom and staying precious in the process. More pics of this pint-sized, smiley-faced fashionista on the flip…

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Billy Ray Cyrus "Doesn’t Know" if Miley Will Marry Liam Hemsworth

Last week, anonymous sources wondered whether Miley Cyrus would marry Liam Hemsworth . But now a rather important named source has come out and publicly asked the same question. Billy Ray Cyrus Nightline Interview In an interview with Nightline , Billy Ray Cyrus is asked about the romantic future of his daughter. And he doesn’t exactly give Miley and Liam a strong vote of confidence. “They’re young. They’re kids,” the singer says. “The great news is they’re great friends. They’re really really good friends. And if you end up getting married, that’s your business too, you know?” That’s not exactly an answer, Billy Ray. Come on! Will Miley marry Liam?!? “I don’t know,” replied Billy. “I play it by ear, and I know whatever’s meant to be, that’s the way it’s gonna happen.” Rumors of a Cyrus and Hemsworth split have been running rampant for months now, though sources claim the couple remains committed to each other. One half, meanwhile, has something else to worry about right now: A video has hit the Internet of Miley Cyrus smoking pot . Uh-oh!

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Tamara Ecclestone: Nude in Playboy!

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend. But considering the latest issue of Playboy , they may soon become a guy’s arch enemy. British model Tamara Ecclestone covers the magazine… but these expensive gems cover her naughtiest bits, meaning you’ll need to actually purchase the publication in order to get the goods. Sorry, fellas. “I am so proud of this beautiful shoot,” the 28-year old said in a statement, adding: “As a woman, I believe you have to embrace your body, and feel beautiful both inside and out! Playboy is so iconic, and for nearly 60 years, the magazine has featured some of the world’s most beautiful women in its pages. I am extremely honored to be part of this legacy as the magazine’s May cover girl!” Tamara is the daughter of Armani model Slavica Ecclestone and Formula One magnate Bernie Ecclestone. She has tried her hand at modeling and singing and hosting television shows, but it’s pretty clear where her future should lie, isn’t it? In posing naked! NOTE : For a lot more where this came from, visit our Playboy photos gallery today!

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James Deen on Farrah Abraham Porn Scheme: Strategy Blew Up in Their Faces!

Speculation continues to swirl surrounding Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham, her sex tape, how it came to be, and when if will see the light of day. The video, which was made with porn star James Deen , was made for her eyes only and never intended for the public … if you believe her lies. In a new interview , Deen says Farrah signed a release, got paid for the tape and was part of a for-profit plot to make it look like it accidentally leaked. “I was approached to do this,” Deen says of the Farrah Abraham porn . “There was this whole scheme … ‘you guys can go out on a date and we’ll take pictures and pretend you’re dating’ … and I said absolutely not.”  “There was this whole strategy and it blew up in their faces.” By “they,” he means Abraham’s PR people and the production company that created an elaborate scenario for him to pose with Farrah as a dating couple. Presumably, this idea was concocted based on the premise that a “leaked” tape would generate huge buzz and an even bigger payday for Abraham. It was all a big lie to make money, James Deen says, and Farrah was in on the whole scheme from the start. He did her … but he wouldn’t do that. “I have no desire to participate in that kind of publicity,” he said, noting that he tried to talk Abraham out of the ruse and made it clear he wasn’t on board. “I told them, someone is gonna see this and be like, ‘Oh, that’s James Deen, and someone’s gonna call me and say, ‘Hey man, what’s up with this chick?’” “And I’m gonna say, ‘We shot a porno and that’s it.’ I’m not going to say I’m dating someone I’m not,” adds Deen, and that’s exactly what happened. When he was photographed with Abraham after a meeting with Vivid Entertainment, he directly said upon being asked that they aren’t dating – just filmed a porno. “I can say whatever I want to, it’s not like I have any legal restrictions in any way, shape, or form,” he said of the tape, which is still being shopped . Deen also pointed out the obvious: That’s there’s no way anyone would believe a porn star like him would be involved in this without being contracted. “I was approached to do this, and I was like, ‘I’m the worst person to do this.’ Not to be arrogant, but if you watch pornos and I’m in it … people are gonna know it’s me.” “I’m a public person, especially in the adult film world.” “On the street, most people might not recognize me, but if you’re going to watch a porno and you’re into porno, it’s like, ‘Hey, there’s that porn guy!'” “I told them I’m not the right person to cast for this.” But hey, they paid him and he did his thing. He just didn’t go along with the ruse they wanted him to, apparently. The real question, at the end of the day: Do you wanna see the thing?   You bet! She’s hot! Maybe. Need to see a sneak peek first. No way. I refuse to acknowledge that disgrace of a mom! View Poll »

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Kris Humphries Torn Apart by Divorce Judge, May Face Sanctions for No-Show

The Kris Humphries hate train just gained a new passenger. In light of the basketball player no-showing his divorce hearing today in Los Angeles, the judge in charge of the case has ripped Humphries to shreds, saying he mocked and disrespected the court by simply… not showing up. As far as anyone knows, Humphries had no reason to skip out on the mandatory conference. He simply chose to remain in New York. As a result, Judge Goldberg set a sanction hearing and may fine Kris for his absence. BOTH parties are now required to appear in court on April 19 for a pre-trial hearing, with May 6 still the date on which this never-ending divorce will hopefully be settled. Of course, Kardashian will miss the first day of that trial because she must promote her fragrance. And so this ridiculous saga goes. In Kim’s defense, witnesses say she showed up to court on time, answered questions in a professional manner and kept her giant boobs totally hidden.

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The Place Beyond the Pines Review: An Early Oscar Contender

Derek Cianfrance has made another brilliantly pensive film about the failings of the human drive for progress in The Place Beyond the Pines . Movies that treat small personal conflicts in sweepingly dramatic and devastating ways are often hard to watch, inching dangerously close to mushy melodrama. But the Blue Valentine director has an amazing ability to treat an intimate narrative like an epic poem. The Place Beyond the Pines is actually three films. Three very good films. While they are woven together in a way that is initially jarring, Cianfrance’s structural decisions prove carefully thought-out and, indeed, riveting. Ryan Gosling stars as Luke Glanton, a motorcycle stuntman at a rural fairground who discovers that he has a baby son. In an effort to support his new family, Glanton begins robbing banks. But Glanton’s thrill-seeking personality takes over, and he becomes addicted to the rush he gets from the robberies.   In the second plotline, Bradley Cooper plays Avery Cross, a young cop trying to find a place in the tightly-knit force. When a heroic act thrusts him in the public eye, he discovers that the station is riddled with corruption. Then, to finish the triptych, Dane DeHaan plays a misguided high school kid trying to find the truth about his father. All three of the film’s main actors turn in incredibly nuanced performances. In fact, the entire cast, from Eva Mendes as an emotionally exhausted mother to Ray Liotta as a degenerate cop, is superb. The best performances, however, may have come Ben Mendelsohn and Emory Cohen in supporting roles as a well-meaning auto repairman and a drug-obsessed high school bully, respectively. The Place Beyond the Pines combs through the human condition with elegant deftness. What does it mean to love? To hate? To fear?  Instead of simply showing us a man who loves, hates, fears, Cianfrance subtly dissects those emotions before our eyes. Breathtaking cinematography from Sean Bobbitt places the audience into a world rich in greens and whites, where the characters, the trees, and the walls of the houses blend into one Earth tone, as if to suggest that these are not characters, but explorations into our very nature. The Place Beyond the Pines is easily one of the best films of the year so far, and is an early contender for Oscar nods in more than one category. RATING: 4.5/5

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Catching Fire Still: Liam Hemsworth as Gale!

We’re all patiently awaiting the  Catching Fire  MTV Movie Awards  trailer that will air this Sunday. But to appease us for another 48 hours, Lionsgate has released a new still, featuring Liam Hemsworth! Check it out: Hemsworth returns as Gale Hawthorne in the  Hunger Games sequel, with Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson also returning. Catching Fire  sees the winners from the last film heading off on their Victory Tour, as the country prepares for the next games, called the Quarter Quell. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will premiere November 22.

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Canadian Police to Reopen Rehtaeh Parsons Rape Case

Days after Rehtaeh Parsons took her own life, Canadian police say they will reopen their investigation into the 2011 rape that eventually led to this 17-year old’s suicide. Parsons, a high school student from Halifax, Nova Scotia, was taken off life support Sunday after attempting to hang herself on Thursday. Her parents say their daughter never got over an alleged 2011 incident in which Rehtaeh was gang raped and a photo of the assault was posted online. But the culprits were never caught and now the Halifax Regional Police have released a statement saying they are reviewing the case “in light of new and credible information that has recently been brought forward.” They did not say much else, except to confirm this new information is NOT from an “online source.” Wrote Rehtaeh’s mother on Facebook this week: “Rehtaeh is gone today because of the four boys that thought that raping a 15-year-old girl was OK and to distribute a photo to ruin her spirit and reputation would be fun. All the bullying and messaging and harassment that never let up are also to blame. Lastly, the justice system failed her.” Parsons’ father, meanwhile, harped on the final point, saying his daughter died of disappointment and urged people to do “something.” Let’s hope now the police finally will.

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