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Jason Aldean: See His Moving Tribute to Las Vegas Shooting Victims

This week must have been unspeakably difficult for Jason Aldean. He was, of course, the performer on stage at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas when a man decided to open fire on the crowd, killing over 50 people and wounding over 500 . When the gunshots began, he rushed offstage, and he reported soon after that he and his crew were safe, but obviously heartbroken about what had happened. But as traumatized as he must be, he still managed to make an appearance on last night's episode of Saturday Night Live. This week, Jason did the show's cold open, and instead of the usual skit, he spoke directly to the audience and the cameras. “This week, we witnessed one of the worst tragedies in American history,” he began. “Like everyone, I'm struggling to understand what happened that night, and how to pick up the pieces and start to heal.” “So many people are hurting. They're our children, parents, brothers, sisters, friends — they're all part of our family.” “So I want to say to them, we hurt for you, we hurt with you,” he continued. “We can be sure that we're gonna walk through these tough times together, every step of the way.” Because, Jason said, “When America is at its best, our bond and our spirit, it's unbreakable.” And then, because his statement wasn't touching enough, he launched into a song. The song he decided to play? “I Won't Back Down,” the incredibly fitting song by the late, great Tom Petty , whose death made this week even tougher than it already was. Watch Jason's full speech and performance in the video below:

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Ralphie May: Mourned, Remembered by Friends and Colleagues

As previously reported, comedian  Ralphie May passed away on Friday from cardiac arrest. He was only 45 years old at the time. In his memory, we've collected a number of social media tributes below, penned by those who knew May well and those who worked with him over the years. May Ralphie May rest in peace… 1. Kevin Hart Wow….I was just told that Ralphie May passed. I’m truly saddened by this. He was a good dude. Heaven just got another funny angel RIP man. 2. Gabriel Iglesias I’m at a loss for words to hear about the passing of comedian Ralfie May. He was a friend to many and a father of 2 beautiful children. RIP. 3. Dane Cook Whoa… man.. this sucks. Ralphie was a good guy & a very funny person. Condolences to his family & fans. 4. Bob Saget Ralphie May. Dammit. You were a funny and sweet mofo man. Rest In Peace. 5. Jim Breuer Ralphie May RIP funny man. We shared good talks & good laughs . See you on the other side kid. 6. Larry the Cable Guy Oh man fellow comedian and friend Ralphie May just died. So crazy. RIP Ralphie. You my friend were one of the nicest and kindest out there. View Slideshow

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Ralphie May: Mourned, Remembered by Friends and Colleagues

As previously reported, comedian  Ralphie May passed away on Friday from cardiac arrest. He was only 45 years old at the time. In his memory, we've collected a number of social media tributes below, penned by those who knew May well and those who worked with him over the years. May Ralphie May rest in peace… 1. Kevin Hart Wow….I was just told that Ralphie May passed. I’m truly saddened by this. He was a good dude. Heaven just got another funny angel RIP man. 2. Gabriel Iglesias I’m at a loss for words to hear about the passing of comedian Ralfie May. He was a friend to many and a father of 2 beautiful children. RIP. 3. Dane Cook Whoa… man.. this sucks. Ralphie was a good guy & a very funny person. Condolences to his family & fans. 4. Bob Saget Ralphie May. Dammit. You were a funny and sweet mofo man. Rest In Peace. 5. Jim Breuer Ralphie May RIP funny man. We shared good talks & good laughs . See you on the other side kid. 6. Larry the Cable Guy Oh man fellow comedian and friend Ralphie May just died. So crazy. RIP Ralphie. You my friend were one of the nicest and kindest out there. View Slideshow

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Kendall Jenner Cries Over Pepsi Commercial [VIDEO]

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Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Kendall Jenner has major regrets over that controversial Pepsi ad she starred in earlier this year. As much drama as the Kardashian clan has kicked up in 2017 thus far, Kendall has been linked to relatively little of it. But that ill-thought out, tone-deaf commercial where she joined the happiest protest ever to end police brutality with a Pepsi was a pretty bad movie that the public side-eyeing her hard for months. On the season 14 premiere of Keeping with the Kardashians , she got a chance to speak about the backlash. It was a pretty emotional moment for the model because she had let other members of her family speak on the matter until now. “I would never purposely hurt someone, ever,” Kendall tearfully said during a confessional, finding it hard to organize her thoughts. “I would, obviously–if I knew this was gonna be the outcome, I would have never done something like this. But you don’t know when you’re in the moment, and like, it was the most … like, it was … like, it was so … like, I just felt so f*cking stupid.” When Pepsi first came to her, Kendall saw it as a great opportunity that she would be a fool to pass up. “When I first got this offer … I mean, it’s a huge company. The people I was following were so iconic and amazing,” Kendall explained. “Michael Jackson has done it, Britney Spears has done it, Beyoncé has done it, Pink. The list goes on. So to get something like that was just … It was so exciting.” After the commercial debuted, things quickly soured. It flopped with potential customers because it was tone-deaf about important social issues as it centered Whiteness while trying to use the tension between people of color and law enforcement as a vehicle to push their product. “After I saw the reaction and I read what people had to say about it, I most definitely saw what went wrong,” she admitted, adding that she’s only commenting now because she had no idea what to say at the time. “I was so stuck, and I really didn’t know what to do, and I completely shut down.” More than anything, Kendall expressed how awful she felt about what the ad implied about her attitude towards people of color and serious issues they face. She said, “The fact that I would offend other people or hurt other people was definitely not my intent and that’s what got me the most, is that I would ever make anyone else upset.” RELATED STORIES: Kendall Jenner Lands The September Cover & #RIPVogue Starts On Twitter Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate Hits Kendall And Kylie Jenner With A Cease & Desist CHICK CHAT: Did Pepsi & Kendall Jenner Really Think They Could Save The World?

Kendall Jenner Cries Over Pepsi Commercial [VIDEO]

Kendall Jenner Cries Over Pepsi Commercial [VIDEO]

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Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Kendall Jenner has major regrets over that controversial Pepsi ad she starred in earlier this year. As much drama as the Kardashian clan has kicked up in 2017 thus far, Kendall has been linked to relatively little of it. But that ill-thought out, tone-deaf commercial where she joined the happiest protest ever to end police brutality with a Pepsi was a pretty bad movie that the public side-eyeing her hard for months. On the season 14 premiere of Keeping with the Kardashians , she got a chance to speak about the backlash. It was a pretty emotional moment for the model because she had let other members of her family speak on the matter until now. “I would never purposely hurt someone, ever,” Kendall tearfully said during a confessional, finding it hard to organize her thoughts. “I would, obviously–if I knew this was gonna be the outcome, I would have never done something like this. But you don’t know when you’re in the moment, and like, it was the most … like, it was … like, it was so … like, I just felt so f*cking stupid.” When Pepsi first came to her, Kendall saw it as a great opportunity that she would be a fool to pass up. “When I first got this offer … I mean, it’s a huge company. The people I was following were so iconic and amazing,” Kendall explained. “Michael Jackson has done it, Britney Spears has done it, Beyoncé has done it, Pink. The list goes on. So to get something like that was just … It was so exciting.” After the commercial debuted, things quickly soured. It flopped with potential customers because it was tone-deaf about important social issues as it centered Whiteness while trying to use the tension between people of color and law enforcement as a vehicle to push their product. “After I saw the reaction and I read what people had to say about it, I most definitely saw what went wrong,” she admitted, adding that she’s only commenting now because she had no idea what to say at the time. “I was so stuck, and I really didn’t know what to do, and I completely shut down.” More than anything, Kendall expressed how awful she felt about what the ad implied about her attitude towards people of color and serious issues they face. She said, “The fact that I would offend other people or hurt other people was definitely not my intent and that’s what got me the most, is that I would ever make anyone else upset.” RELATED STORIES: Kendall Jenner Lands The September Cover & #RIPVogue Starts On Twitter Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate Hits Kendall And Kylie Jenner With A Cease & Desist CHICK CHAT: Did Pepsi & Kendall Jenner Really Think They Could Save The World?

Kendall Jenner Cries Over Pepsi Commercial [VIDEO]

Ariana Grande Calls for Gun Control in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting

As documented below, celebrities from all industries have issued statements of shock and sorrow on social media in light of Sunday night’s shooting in Las Vegas . But we feel as though Ariana Grande deserves to be singled out for a moment. Tragically, the young singer is all too familiar with the sort massacre that took place in Nevada over the weekend, as over 20 concert goers were killed in Manchester this spring toward the end of a Grande performance. Clearly (and understandably) VERY shaken by that incident, the artist penned an open letter shortly after the terrorist act that reads as follows: “I am sorry for the pain and fear that you must be feeling and for the trauma that you, too, must be experiencing. “We will never be able to understand why events like this take place because it is not in our nature, which is why we shouldn’t recoil. We will not quit or operate in fear. “We won’t let this divide us. We won’t let hate win.” Sadly, Grande has now been forced to share a similar statement, after a 64-year old named Stephen Paddock opened fire in Las Vegas on fans at a country music festival. At the latest count, Paddock killed 58 people and injured over 500 others. After committing the deadliest mass shooting in American history, he then took his own life. View Slideshow: Las Vegas Shooting: Celebrities React to Terrorist Attack On Monday, Grande responded to this Las Vegas shooting with grief and with emotion, but also with a call for action. “My heart is breaking for Las Vegas,” she tweeted. “We need love, unity, peace, gun control & for people to look at this & call this what it is = terrorism.” Amen, right? Grande’s manager Scooter Braun also penned a lengthy message to his followers, reflecting on the attack in Vegas while referencing his own memories from Manchester. “I don’t really have words this morning. I am deeply saddened. And as horrifying as it is to say I can’t tell you I’m surprised,” he wrote, adding: “Our greatest challenges are ahead of us. What took place in Las Vegas last night should never happen. What took place in Manchester should never happen. What took place in Charlottesville should never happen. “But they are happening. And ALL of them are terrorist attacks.” Concluded Braun: They all strike fear in our ability to live our lives .They all make us question taking our children, our friends our loved ones to public events that are supposed to bring us joy…in fear of devastation. They are all attacks on our way of life and our way of love. So first let me say my heart breaks for all those affected in Las Vegas. Nothing we  do can bring back your loved ones and I am so sorry. For those in the hospital recovering we are with you. Keep fighting. And for all of us..who are we? What will we choose to do in response? Will we just Instagram and move on? Will we think this is about a hashtag with the word #vegas in it? Or will we wait until the next one affects us? THIS One affects us. #LASVEGAS is ALL of us. View Slideshow: Real Housewives Stars React to Las Vegas Shootings We owe them courage. We owe them our faith. We owe them our strength and out spirit to rise up and come together and demand not only better now but better Tomorrow. When I was in Manchester I witnessed something defiant. At the end of the One Manchester show…only 2 weeks after the attack and less than 24 hours since the London attack…when the cameras were off…the crowd of 55,000 brave souls started to sing. The echoed the words ‘Manchester we’re strong, we’re strong, we’re strong. We’ll keep singing our songs, our songs our songs.’ This repeated for 15 minutes as they exited. Defiance in the face of fear. Las Vegas we’re strong. We’re strong. We’re strong. We’ll keep singing our songs…Together. This is an attack on your friends, your family, your kids, your way of life. So as we think about those lost and those hurt this morning …what do you and I owe them? Powerful stuff. We send our thoughts to all affected by this tragedy.

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Joy-Anna Duggar Shares Pregnancy Update, Anti-Abortion Views on Instagram

If you’re a fan of her family’s, then by now, you’ve likely heard the news that Joy-Anna Duggar is pregnant with her first child . The announcement came as a shock to many, as Joy-Anna is just 19 years old, and it appears as though she may have gotten pregnant before her wedding to Austin Forsyth , despite her family’s strict ban on premarital sex. But regardless of the controversy surrounding her pregnancy, Joy-Anna is clearly ecstatic, and she’s been sharing her joy with fans on social media: Joy-Anna posted the above photo earlier today, along with the following caption: “Can’t wait to meet our baby!! I got to feel it kick for the first time a few days ago!!! Soooooo amazing!!! It’s already about the size of a bell pepper and weighs around half a pound!!! #childrenareagiftfromGod #westandforlife” Yes, as you might have guessed from those hashtags, Joy-Anna is about to get political on you. Given that procreation and strict fundamentalist religious beliefs are the things they’re best known for, it should come as no surprise that the Duggars are staunchly anti-abortion. In case her hashtags failed to make that clear, Joy-Anna also shared this photo of her husband holding a sign by the side of the road for some reason. Following the Josh Duggar sex scandals , there was a brief period of time when the Duggars mostly steered clear of politics. Perhaps it was the fear that their constant moralizing would make them seem hypocritical in the wake of the revelation that they’d knowingly harbored a sexual predator. (And of course, they were right on that score.) But now it looks as though the Duggars are laboring under the delusion that Josh’s crimes have faded from the public’s memory to the point that they can once again begin flaunting their supposed moral superiority. Sources close to the family believe Joy-Anna is planning a career in politics , but she’s not the only one who’s speaking out on controversial political issues. Just last month, Jill Duggar’s husband, Derick Dillard, attacked Jazz Jennings on Twitter, berating the transgender teen, who, like the Duggars, stars in a reality series on TLC. Clearly, the family has been emboldened by the forgiveness of many of their more cultishly devoted fans, and it’s even been rumored that Josh Duggar will soon return to television , despite frequent promises to the contrary. Whatever the case, it seems the Duggars are on the verge of reclaiming what they feel is lost territory.  And it’ll be interesting to see if the public allows it. Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Joy-Anna Duggar Pregnancy Raises One Huge Question

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Joy-Anna Duggar Shares Pregnancy Update, Anti-Abortion Views on Instagram

Joy-Anna Duggar Shares Pregnancy Update, Anti-Abortion Views on Instagram

If you’re a fan of her family’s, then by now, you’ve likely heard the news that Joy-Anna Duggar is pregnant with her first child . The announcement came as a shock to many, as Joy-Anna is just 19 years old, and it appears as though she may have gotten pregnant before her wedding to Austin Forsyth , despite her family’s strict ban on premarital sex. But regardless of the controversy surrounding her pregnancy, Joy-Anna is clearly ecstatic, and she’s been sharing her joy with fans on social media: Joy-Anna posted the above photo earlier today, along with the following caption: “Can’t wait to meet our baby!! I got to feel it kick for the first time a few days ago!!! Soooooo amazing!!! It’s already about the size of a bell pepper and weighs around half a pound!!! #childrenareagiftfromGod #westandforlife” Yes, as you might have guessed from those hashtags, Joy-Anna is about to get political on you. Given that procreation and strict fundamentalist religious beliefs are the things they’re best known for, it should come as no surprise that the Duggars are staunchly anti-abortion. In case her hashtags failed to make that clear, Joy-Anna also shared this photo of her husband holding a sign by the side of the road for some reason. Following the Josh Duggar sex scandals , there was a brief period of time when the Duggars mostly steered clear of politics. Perhaps it was the fear that their constant moralizing would make them seem hypocritical in the wake of the revelation that they’d knowingly harbored a sexual predator. (And of course, they were right on that score.) But now it looks as though the Duggars are laboring under the delusion that Josh’s crimes have faded from the public’s memory to the point that they can once again begin flaunting their supposed moral superiority. Sources close to the family believe Joy-Anna is planning a career in politics , but she’s not the only one who’s speaking out on controversial political issues. Just last month, Jill Duggar’s husband, Derick Dillard, attacked Jazz Jennings on Twitter, berating the transgender teen, who, like the Duggars, stars in a reality series on TLC. Clearly, the family has been emboldened by the forgiveness of many of their more cultishly devoted fans, and it’s even been rumored that Josh Duggar will soon return to television , despite frequent promises to the contrary. Whatever the case, it seems the Duggars are on the verge of reclaiming what they feel is lost territory.  And it’ll be interesting to see if the public allows it. Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Joy-Anna Duggar Pregnancy Raises One Huge Question

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Crystal Hefner Breaks Silence, Addresses Husband’s Death

In the wake of Hugh Hefner’s death, nearly everyone that was close to the Playboy founder issued some kind of sorrowful statement. Nearly everyone except the woman married to him, that is. But Crystal Hefner has now broken her silence, two days after her famous husband was laid to rest in an intimate funeral attended by close friends and loved ones. “I haven’t been able to bring myself to write most people back to thank them for their condolences,” Crystal told E! News in a statement, adding simply and sadly: “I am heartbroken. I am still in disbelief.” Hefner passed away at the age of 91 last Wednesday. There had been rumors for several months that the publishing legend was ill, as he had not made any public appearances or posed for any pictures in quite awhile. Hefner was buried over the weekend alongside Marilyn Monroe, an honor for which he paid $75,000 back in 1992. “He is in the place he was always certain he wanted to spend eternity,” says Crystal. Only 31 years old, Crystal has always been aware that critics believed she married Hefner purely for his money and lifestyle. But she didn’t even bother to address those allegations in her chat with E! News. She stopped trying to convince those haters a long time ago. “He was an American hero. A pioneer. A kind and humble soul who opened up his life and home to the world,” she says, continuing as follows: “I felt how much he loved me. I loved him so much. I am so grateful. He gave me life. “He gave me direction. He taught me kindness. I will feel eternally grateful to have been by his side, holding his hand, and telling him how much I love him.” Concludes the widow: “He changed my life, he saved my life. He made me feel loved every single day. He was a beacon to the world, a force unlike anything else. “There never has and never will be another Hugh M. Hefner.” On that , everyone can likely agree. Those who attended Hefner’s funeral included Natalie Wood, Florence Henderson, Truman Capote, Eve Arden, Don Knotts, Walter Matthau, Carroll O’Connor and Roy Oribison. The publisher’s four kids were there, too, of course. “I join the world in mourning,” Crystal tells E! News. “I thank you for all of your condolences. To the people leaving sentiments at the front gate, we see you and grieve with you.” Hef’s last will and testament have yet not been made public. However, according to reports, his fortune, worth between $43 million and $110 million, is expected to go to his family and charities. There’s been talk t hat he left nothing for his wife . View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2017: In Memoriam

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Crystal Hefner Breaks Silence, Addresses Husband’s Death

In the wake of Hugh Hefner’s death, nearly everyone that was close to the Playboy founder issued some kind of sorrowful statement. Nearly everyone except the woman married to him, that is. But Crystal Hefner has now broken her silence, two days after her famous husband was laid to rest in an intimate funeral attended by close friends and loved ones. “I haven’t been able to bring myself to write most people back to thank them for their condolences,” Crystal told E! News in a statement, adding simply and sadly: “I am heartbroken. I am still in disbelief.” Hefner passed away at the age of 91 last Wednesday. There had been rumors for several months that the publishing legend was ill, as he had not made any public appearances or posed for any pictures in quite awhile. Hefner was buried over the weekend alongside Marilyn Monroe, an honor for which he paid $75,000 back in 1992. “He is in the place he was always certain he wanted to spend eternity,” says Crystal. Only 31 years old, Crystal has always been aware that critics believed she married Hefner purely for his money and lifestyle. But she didn’t even bother to address those allegations in her chat with E! News. She stopped trying to convince those haters a long time ago. “He was an American hero. A pioneer. A kind and humble soul who opened up his life and home to the world,” she says, continuing as follows: “I felt how much he loved me. I loved him so much. I am so grateful. He gave me life. “He gave me direction. He taught me kindness. I will feel eternally grateful to have been by his side, holding his hand, and telling him how much I love him.” Concludes the widow: “He changed my life, he saved my life. He made me feel loved every single day. He was a beacon to the world, a force unlike anything else. “There never has and never will be another Hugh M. Hefner.” On that , everyone can likely agree. Those who attended Hefner’s funeral included Natalie Wood, Florence Henderson, Truman Capote, Eve Arden, Don Knotts, Walter Matthau, Carroll O’Connor and Roy Oribison. The publisher’s four kids were there, too, of course. “I join the world in mourning,” Crystal tells E! News. “I thank you for all of your condolences. To the people leaving sentiments at the front gate, we see you and grieve with you.” Hef’s last will and testament have yet not been made public. However, according to reports, his fortune, worth between $43 million and $110 million, is expected to go to his family and charities. There’s been talk t hat he left nothing for his wife . View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2017: In Memoriam

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