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Gabby Douglas Gets Olympics Love From Beyonce, Lil Wayne, More

Gold-medal-winning gymnast sets the Internet on fire after landmark victory in London. By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Cory Midgarden Gabby Douglas on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games Photo: Getty Images

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SPOILER ALERT: Gabrielle Douglas Makes Olympics History In Gymnastics All-Around Finals

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Gabrielle Douglas has made history, becoming the first black woman to win the all-around gold medal for women’s gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics! Nicknamed…

SPOILER ALERT: Gabrielle Douglas Makes Olympics History In Gymnastics All-Around Finals

The 6th of June 2012 is the day my dream came true. I knew…

The 6th of June 2012 is the day my dream came true. I knew Justin was in London so my friends and I decided to go there and have a look around. We were up there for a while and it wasn’t going well, I kind of gave up looking so we went to KFC for something to eat. That was when we saw a picture on Twitter of one of our friends who had just met him. I literally felt like crying. I said, “That’s it, I’m never going to meet him, I give up.” My friends were trying to cheer me up but I just couldn’t bring myself to believing that I would meet him. I then received a DM on Twitter telling me where Justin was. My friends and I ran there and just missed him, we then ran to the next place he was apparently going to and waited for about 10 minutes, there was still no sign. I then received another DM telling us where he was, so again we ran to the radio station he was at. There was about 20 people waiting and he was inside. The wait felt like forever, I had so many emotions going through my stomach just thinking…what if. Justin then came out, I burst out crying, he was going down the line getting pictures with fans. As he was getting closer and closer to me I just kept crying and crying. I had my camera ready, I was shaking. I was next to get a picture, he stood in front of me and leaned in for a picture. I tried taking it but I was shaking  too much. Justin thought I took the picture and he moved on, I didn’t take it as I still couldn’t get over he was in front of me so I said, “Justin it didn’t come out!” with tears rolling down my face and my voice breaking. He turned around and said, “IT DIDN’T?!” in a shocked voice but he was smiling at me. He  leaned  in and I took the picture, this time it came out. As he got pictures with my other friends, I was just standing there staring at my picture, I couldn’t believe it had finally happened. I then saw Justin starting to sign things. I grabbed my ‘Seventeen’ magazine out of my bag and held it in my hands. About 5 autograph hunters put all their pictures over my magazine and was pushing me. Justin came back up to me, and he pushed all their pictures out the way and signed my magazine. I started crying yet again and after he left I hugged my friends so tightly and was struggling to breathe. Still to this day I look at my picture and smile so much. I am so grateful and I always will be. Thank you Justin, for everything . Dreams are possible, don’t give up. I was so close that day to giving up and I couldnt ask for a more perfect turn out. Everything he done was just perfect. I will forever remember everything he done for me that day.   Read the rest here: The 6th of June 2012 is the day my dream came true. I knew…

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Brandi Chastain on Hope Solo Tweets: Just Doing My Job!

Brandi Chastain has responded to Hope Solo’s Twitter criticism of her recent commentary for ESPN, defending her comments as part of the job. Chastain, who rose to fame during Team USA’s 1999 World Cup win, pissed off Hope with her critique of America’s performance at the Olympics. Specifically, Chastain said defender Buehler actually needs to improve on her defense, a comment she stands by as both objective and honest. Chastain said in a statement: “My only comment is I am in London to cover women’s soccer for NBC in an honest and objective fashion, and that is what I have done, and will continue to do for the rest of the tournament.” Solo, who turned 31 yesterday , said “it’s too bad we can’t have commentators who know more about the game” and told Brandi to “lay off commentating about defending and goalkeeping until you get more educated.” If Solo’s comments have been any distraction to the team, you wouldn’t know it. They’re on the verge of beating North Korea to improve to 3-0.

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USA Gymnastics Team Wins Gold!

Everyone together now: USA! USA! USA! The women’s gymnastics team took to the mat, the balance beam and the vault today in London and left absolutely no doubt in the minds of spectators or judges: they are the best in the world. The quintet of Jordyn Wieber, Gabrielle Douglas, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross and McKayla Maroney EASILY captured the Gold Medal a few moments ago, destroying second place Russia by five points. The U.S. squad finished with a total of 183.596. The victory ought to be especially sweet for Wieber, who was left in tears on Sunday after she failed to advance to the final round of the individual competition. America last took home the top prize at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Stars and stripes and perfectly stuck dismounts forever, citizens. Stars and stripes and perfectly stuck dismounts forever.

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James Bond: Jumping with the Queen Last Week; New International Trailer This Week

James Bond added another leading lady under his belt after he teamed up with none other than Queen Elizabeth II in a sketch for the opening night of the Olympics in London (with what looked like Her Majesty jumping out of a plane with the eternal superstar agent). Most certainly not quite how it happened, but nevertheless a significant royal boost for 007 ahead of his next adventure. The new international trailer of Skyfall promises more action and intrigue – and of course he’s once again ready for the fight, tux in tow. Daniel Craig returns once again crisply dressed, heading to exotic locations and facing up to eccentric bad guys and of course finding romance along the way with beautiful women. Skyfall also stars Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Javier Bardem, Ben Whishaw, Helen McCrory and Judi Dench. Bardem takes his turn playing Bond’s nemesis and even sports a blond-do. The film opens in November in the States. Official synopsis: Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in Skyfall , the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In Skyfall , Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. International trailer: Watch the international trailer via YouTube Domestic trailer: Watch the domestic trailer via YouTube

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JWoww Promotes NATURAL Weight Loss Supplement

Jenni “JWoww” Farley of Jersey Shore fame is seen here at a store signing on behalf of the natural body supplement, Ab Cuts Sleek & Lean by Revolution. First-ever use of ” JWoww ” and “natural” in the same sentence? When looking for a celebrity to promote an all-natural weight-loss supplement, you have to think JWoww is #1 on any company’s list, right? Definitely. Non-ironic marketing at its finest. [Photos: WENN.com]

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Nick Jonas and Pharrell Williams to Become New American Idol Judges?

The American Idol judging carousel has now stopped at Nick Jonas and Pharrell Williams. Following the rumor that Brad Paisley was under serious consideration to join this panel on Season 12, Us Weekly has now presented fans with a new scenario: Randy Jackson will be moved to mentoring status and both these young artists will slide in next to Mariah Carey behind the critical desk. “Nick is pretty close to signing to be the Idol judge,” one insider says of Jonas . “They flew him in to L.A. last week for final meetings.” Jonas, of course, is very good friends with new X Factor star Demi Lovato. He even played a duet with Lovato during a concert in Los Angeles this month. Producers reportedly think Nick and Pharrell – who has produced hits for Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Gwen Stefani – can bring a younger demographic to Idol . We had no idea the demographic had grown above 14. Which of these two options would have you more excited to tune in next year?

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Kate Middleton Olympic Fashion Watch: One-Button Blue Blazer!

The London Olympics are great for so many reasons, most pertaining to the incredible athletic competition among a moving cross-section of humanity. The deluge of Kate Middleton pictures is also great. The unofficial face of the host nation is setting even more fashion trends than usual this week. Her latest? A cute, blue Smythe Navy One Button Blazer! Kate wore the item at the Cross Country Equestrian event – where Prince William’s cousin Zara Phillips actually competed for Great Britain – Monday (above). Kate Middleton fashion followers may recall that she also was seen in this same blazer at Heathrow airport and on her trip to Canada in Summer 2011. Clearly it works for her … as if anything doesn’t. Check out a few more images of her looking great in it below, plus some bonus pictures of Kate welcoming the Olympic torch to Buckingham Palace: [Photos: WENN.com]

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