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Shaun White: What About His Penis Pics?

Throughout the #MeToo movement, one group of alleged sex monsters have managed to totally avoid facing any consequences: men who had already been accused long before Weinstein’s downfall. Right now, Shaun White is at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, cementing his legacy. But, as we look at the allegations, fans of winter sports should ask themselves: does Shaun White really deserve their support? Before we talk about the allegations against Shaun White, let’s talk about his better-known public misbehavior. Several years ago — back in 2012, when people thought that the world was going to end but didn’t realize that it would be long, drawn out, and presided over by a malevolent orange — Shaun White was arrested for vandalism and public intoxication . Allegedly reeking of alcohol, Shaun White pulled a fire alarm in his hotel, prompting the building’s evacuation. He then apparently grappled a bit with someone who tried to stop him from fleeing the scene, and ended up being arrested. Hey, we’re not judging anybody for drinking — but pulling a fire alarm can be dangerous or even lethal (if there’s a panic or if resources are diverted from a real fire). And, obviously, belligerence and alleged violence aren’t okay, either. Unfortunately, there are more serious accusations against Shaun White. In August of 2016, Lena Zawaideh — the drummer in Shaun White’s band, Bad Things, alleged in court documents that Shaun White had sexually harassed her. Among the complaints was the allegation that Shaun had sent graphic images of a sexually explicit nature to her. Shaun would later admit to having sent the messages. In Feburary of 2017, Shaun’s team asked the court to compel Lena Zawaideh to undergo a psychological evaluation — we can’t speak to his team’s motives, but such orders are sometimes used as fishing expeditions or as an intimidation tactic. Three months after the demand for an evaluation, however, Shaun White and his team agreed to pay Lena Dawaideh an undisclosed settlement. The accusations include White sending her photos of erect penises, forcing her to watch sexually disturbing videos (including one which apparently sexualized human excrement!!), and making explicit comments about her relationship with her boyfriend. She also describes Shaun White sticking his hand down his pants and walking over to her and pressing his hand into her face in an attempt to force her to smell his genitals by proxy. Furthermore, she alleges that he used his position as the band’s “money guy” to make her change her look, including wearing her hair how he wanted it, not wearing red lipstick, and dressing in more revealing and provocative outfits. They were in a band, but a lot of this sounds like workplace sexual harassment. On Wednesday afternoon, Shaun White was interviewed at an Olympic Committee news conference. Not only were no female reporters called on to ask questions, but when asked about the allegations against him, Shaun replied: “Honestly, I’m here to talk about the Olympics, not gossip.” That’s … incredibly dismissive. “I am who I am, and I’m proud of who I am and my friends love me and vouch for me and I think that stands on its own.” Now, at least, Shaun White has apologized. Well, he’s apologized for being dismissive. Speaking to Today’s Savannah Guthrie, Shaun White said: “I’m truly sorry that I chose the word gossip. It was a poor choice of words to describe such a sensitive subject in the world today. I’m just truly sorry. I was so overwhelmed with just wanting to talk about how amazing today was and share my experience.” He added that he’s proud of who he is today. Some wonder if Shaun White is accustomed to being able to dismiss and charm his way out of questions like that, and if the cultural impact of #MeToo is making serious allegations of bad behavior harder for people to ignore. Of course, Shaun White was also excoriated by Twitter for dragging an American flag on the ground. For an Olympic champion, he’s having a relatively bad day. View Slideshow: Hollywood Sex Scandal: Who’s Been Caught? Accused? Fired?

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Barack & Michelle Obama Portraits Stir Sentiment, Controversy

Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the public eye on Monday, February 12. Both the real-life versions of these stars and two pieces of artwork based on them, as the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery unveiled its two latest additions to its presidential portraits collection. The paintings of the 44th President of the United States and his First Lady were completed by world famous artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, respectively, and each drew quite a reaction on social media. Some users looked at these portraits and longed for the days when there was a sense of sanity and intelligence in the White House. Others, meanwhile, looked at Michelle's in particular and wondered: WTH is that?!? Scroll down for a look at the paintings and for some of the most prominent reactions online to them… 1. Barack Obama Simple. Elegant. Beautiful. There weren’t many negative responses to this depiction of former President Obama. 2. Michelle Obama A thing of beauty or a thing of controversy? The Internet is split on this official Michelle Obama portrait. 3. How Appropriate Two African-American artists for the first African-American couple in the White House. Makes sense, right? 4. We Feel Ya, Little Girl These portraits are gorgeous, they just take us back and give us ALL the feels. 5. We’re Not Entirely Sure What This Means But it still sounds about right to us. 6. The Future Seems Bright It only SEEMS that way upon portrait glance, that is. In reality, let’s remember who is President. View Slideshow

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Celebrity Big Brother Recap: Was the Recast Twist Used?

Julie Chen always says to “Expect the unexpected” when it comes to twists on Big Brother.  The celebrity edition of the hit series is no different, and we picked up with Shannon Elizabeth’s big win becoming a big question mark.  That was because one houseguest had the power to overthrow her as Head of Household if they had the right swag in their golden bag.  “Normally, I give my gift bags to my housekeeper because it’s full of crap, but this one I might actually want,” said Brandi with a grin. This woman is not pleasant.  The women worried that their grip on power in the house was drawing to a close, so they reeled Ross Matthews into their alliance.  For those keeping score at home, a 7-person alliance almost never works. But maybe the women and Ross can prove otherwise.  In a surprising turn of events, Mark offered Shannon to be a pawn, and that made things a whole lot easier for her when it came to nominating houseguests for eviction.  Metta already wanted to go home, so the ladies realized they could throw him up, and if the opportunity presented itself, they could backdoor James and send him out of the house first.  Marisa decided against using the recast twist, and it proved she did not want to get blood on her hands so early in the game. She’s one of the more analytical houseguests.  With most of the women asking to use the recast twist, it was revealed during the nominations ceremony that Keshia was the lucky victor.  But she shocked everyone when she put James and Chuck on the block. What was the point in her not putting the others up? Maybe it was to try and act like she was not in an alliance with all of the women, but it would have made so much more sense to go for Metta and Mark.  Why give Jason the opportunity to play for Veto? He’s already a threat and has clashed with multiple of the females, so why not make sure he goes home? Obviously, the women have all the votes right now, but much can change in a few days in the house. James is going to manipulate his way off the block. Aside from the gameplay, Omarosa and Ross had a tearful chat about the White House. Omarosa confirmed that she would never vote for Trump again and that everyone should be worried about his power.  Things took an explosive turn when Keshia asked about the White House, and good old O thought she was being confronted by someone.  Omarosa brought up Keshia supporting Bill Cosby during his multitude of sexual assault cases, and well, both women retreated.  We are just two episodes in, and the cracks are already starting to form.  Who do you think will be evicted first?  Hit the comments below.  Click below to find out what happens next.  View Slideshow: Celebrity Big Brother Spoilers: Who Is Going Home?!

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Tyler Baltierra: Cheating Allegations Resurface Following Tearful Confession

Last night, Tyler Baltierra posted an Instagram video that’s earned him a good deal of praise from Teen Mom OG fans. In the clip, Tyler comes clean about struggling with mental illness and admits that he’s going through a challenging time. Tyler Baltierra Talks Mental Illness Baltierra doesn’t go into much detail with regard to the nature of his difficulties, and now, some Teen Mom OG fans believe there’s good reason for that. Ever since Catelynn Lowell checked into rehab to be treated for her own mental health issues, rumors that Tyler is cheating on his wife have been spreading like wildfire on social media. For reasons that aren’t entirely clear, many TMOG obsessives believe that last night’s tearful message is a prelude to a cheating confession. A source tells Radar Online that Tyler is well aware of the infidelity rumors and he’s “really upset” and “pissed” that fans are making a hard time for his family that much more difficult. “He said ever since Cate has been in rehab, the rumors have started because he’s out doing things on his own, and people don’t seem to like that,” the source tells Radar. “He said, ‘It’s like everyone wants me to sit on my ass depressed until she comes home. I have to work on myself too. I have things to get done, for us.'” According to the insider, a frustrated Baltierra added: “It’s okay for me to have a life. I can’t even go to a damn concert and say hi to people without cheating accusations. It’s stupid.” The source continues: “It’s been hard on him. He misses her. He’s just not used to this scrutiny.” Catelynn checked into rehab back in November after revealing to her Twitter followers that she’d been struggling with suicidal impulses. On January 17, she checked back into treatment and has remained there in the weeks since. Those who know Baltierra best say that while the separation has been hard on him, he would never cheat on Catelynn. Now if only he could convince his fans of that. Watch Teen Mom OG online to relive the difficult path the Baltierras have traveled together. View Slideshow: Catelynn Lowell Checks into Rehab AGAIN: What Happened?!

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 8 Episode 8 Recap: Petty Mess

Dorit Kemsley is not a great singer.  That much was revealed when The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 8 Episode 8 got underway.  PK was still talking about his big birthday bash and confirmed that Boy George thought she was a terrible singer.  Surprisingly, Dorit did not seem to care about what her husband was saying and continued with her day.  If you watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills online , you will likely recall Dorit throwing a party and performing with Boy George as a gift to PK.  You would think PK would have been nicer about the whole thing because his wife went above and beyond to make his day special.  Dorit met up with Kyle Richard and Lisa Vanderpump, and they got talking about the lawsuit against Ken Todd.  Lisa was quick to point out that that the lawsuit had been dropped, and all seemed right in the world.  Then, Dorit let Kyle know she was mad that she got involved in everything that happened with Teddi. Dorit later claimed Lisa Vanderpump did not love Kyle the way Kyle loved her.  It was an awkward scene, and Lisa was not impressed and subsequently made her exit from the situation because she was angry at the way things went down.  Lisa dished in a confessional that she was upset at the way her supposed friends took no interest in the lawsuit being dropped. They are supposed to be her friends.  Dorit then told Kyle that Vanderpump had told her things about her childhood, and Kyle was not amused because she felt like Vanderpump had betrayed her.  There are reasons for keeping things on the down low from close friends, and it seemed bizarre that Kyle would turn on her friend that way.  Later, Dorit, Kyle, Vanderpump and Erika Jayne made their way to Teddi’s beach house to have a little break from the outside world.  Lisa was quick to bring up the whole lunch date that went awry. Dorit and Kyle countered that Lisa was only mad because the attention wasn’t on her.  “If Dorit was sitting there crying, would you have gotten up and left?” Kyle asked Lisa as the argument intensified.  “I don’t know,” Vanderpump admitted.  It’s random that these two were even arguing in the first place, but at least they put their feuding aside before the night was over.  Something tells us Dorit will continue to stir the pot. She didn’t mix it nearly enough at the beach house because it’s not like we got another argument between her and Teddi.  Maybe that’s being saved for an upcoming episode, but the show needs some drama. You know times are tough when even Kyle and Lisa V are getting into petty arguments.  It’s like the producers are trying everything to inject some life back into the show. The cast could be doing with a refresh, and that’s not to say Teddi should go.  Teddi is the most down-to-earth housewife in the history of the series and does not seem to be as excited about wealth as her fellow cast members.  Nothing is happening on the show anymore that’s worth talking about. Not even Lisa Vanderpump’s witty one-liners can save it at this stage.  Maybe Brandi Glanville should re-join the cast, and we would have a show worth watching again.  What do you think of the latest drama? Does the cast need to be revamped? Hit the comments.  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills continues Tuesdays on Bravo! View Slideshow: 14 Shadiest Real Housewives Hook-Ups of All-Time

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Justin Timberlake Halftime Performance: Grade It!

Justin Timberlake rocked our bodies, cried us a river and made sure the feelings didn't stop at halftime of Super Bowl 52. The beloved pop star was the featured act at the mid-point of the game between the Patriots and Eagles on Sunday night, as he was introduced by good friend Jimmy Fallon and started his act underneath the field. “Haters gonna say it's fake,” he then said many times, starting his performance with a brief rendition of “Filthy.” From there, Timberlake danced his way on to the field, rocking a red handkerchief around his neck that became the talk of Twitter. He sang “Rock Your Body.” He broke into “SexyBack.” He sampled “Gone.” He played all the hits, basically. Then, at one point, he sat at a piano and covered Prince, who tragically passed away last year from a drug overdose and who made his home in Minnesota. (The Super Bowl was played in Minnesota, it's worth noting.) “Minneapolis, this one's for you,” he said, prior to a few images of Prince being projected on a giant screen. Impressively, lights across Minnesota then lit up in Prince's trademark color of purple. It was pretty cool. The performance culminated in a rendition of “Rock Your Body,” which found Timberlake jumping into the crowd and telling a young fan to snap a selfie of him and the superstar. Overall, there was a whole lot of dancing, which is what Timberlake does as well as anyone, of course. The sound was off nearly throughout the entire act, but it's possible this was even done on purpose… lest millions of viewers hear Timberlake wheezing for 20 minutes after essentially running a 5K or so. There was no Janet Jackson, as had been rumored. Much to the chagrin of NSync fans everywhere, Timberlake’s halftime show did not include a reunion with his former bandmates, either. We didn't see Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass or JC Chasez. How did JT stack up against Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and past halftime acts? Give him a grade below: And then watch highlights from the performance here:

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90 Day Fiance Spoilers: Who’s Returning in 2018?

It’s a brand new year, and that means brand new seasons of 90 Day Fiance and its various spin-offs. But which couples will be returning to film? Which fan-favorite couples will be saying farewell to the cameras — or each other — in 2018? To our delight, TLC has announced that they’re bringing back not only  90 Day Fiance , but all three spin-off series. That means that viewers will be getting: – 90 Day Fiance – 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? – 90 Day Fiance: What Now? – 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days It’s a coup for fans of the franchise. It also means that some folks’ DVRs are going to be overflowing. That’s life. But … which couples will be returning? Let’s start with a couple that seems very, very unlikely to reprise their roles on  90 Day Fiance . Luis and Molly. Luis is Dominican, Molly is from the US. Molly is a bit older and Luis and has a spotty driving record, and was nervous to see how the much-younger Luis would do as a potential stepfather for her daughters. They  did  get married. However … we don’t even need to wait for cameras to know if they lived happily ever after. Right at the beginning of the year, they broke up. Molly is divorcing him, and  Luis has threatened to sue  TLC after claiming that they refuse to pay “trash” immigrants (how he believes that the network views non-Americans). Paul and Karine are a couple that has the interest of a lot of viewers. Karine is younger, Paul has a shady past (he’s violated a protective order and been convicted of arson; he’ll be on probation until 2020). Also, there was that time that Paul put a protective “sheath” on his penis that totally wasn’t a condom before swimming in the water, because he’s apparently that terrified of a candiru asu lodging itself in his urethra. Good news for fans who are invested in this awkward couple — Starcasm reports that Paul and Karine will almost certainly appear more. The only question is which show. Will Karine begin her K-1 visa process at last? Moving on: As we previously told you, Josh and Aika got married . It looks like these two didn’t hook the right interest level for 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After ? Not everyone does, and that’s okay. Josh shared some pretty clear evidence that he and Aika are filming for 90 Day Fiance: What Now ? Nicole and Azan seemed on the rocks as Azan ghosted Nicole during the Tell All special. Things seem to be okay-ish between Nicole and Azan, but the two aren’t yet married. Will they do yet another trip to Morocco? As Starcasm has observed, that would only be worthwhile if it’s for a Moroccan wedding. Nicole does seem to be filming more, but we don’t know the details behind that. Now, for another couple: Starcasm ‘s sources say that Cortney and Antonio have continued to film. That’s a little surprising, since the tension between the two of them has not been the most positive. Remember when Cortney arrived in Spain and promptly followed Antonio to … sit separately from him from a couple of hours while he ogled attractive women? Yeah. That sort of set the tone for their relationship. So it may bet hat Cortney and Antonio are filming separately. Jesse and Darcey are one of 90 Day Fiance ‘s most captivating couples, and they’re yet another pairing of an older American woman with a young, ludicrously handsome foreign man. (Let’s just say that this dynamic really appeals to part of 90 Day Fiance ‘s demographic) Now, Jesse and Darcey are not married just yet. But thanks to their appeal as a couple and their dramatic squabbles on social media, they’re a powerful draw for audiences. They seem to still be filming, but it’s not clear for which series. Then there’s Elizabeth and Andrei. You might remember Andrei as the somewhat scary alpha male dude with “traditional” views on “a woman’s place.” Elizabeth Potthast posted a now-deleted photo of a cameraman, so it seems that these two are filming. This past season’s primary villain was Evelyn, no question. She managed to get under everyone’s skin in the worst way. Except for David, we suppose. But since David and Evelyn may have started flirting when Evelyn was only 15 , he has a lot invested in this creepy relationship. Evelyn is trying to launch a music career, so her thirst for fame may take priority over the animosity that the audience feels towards her. Then there’s David and Annie; Starcasm confirms that they will be on 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After ? David’s storyline, involving his son’s shooting accident, will likely have a compelling part to play. Finally, some oldies but goodies. Anfisa and Jorge may or may not still be together , but there are indications that the polarizing couple will make a return. If so, that would explain why Anfisa seems so reluctant to confirm or deny their relationship, and instead teases followers with vague statements. And while there’s no sign of Mohamed Jbali filming with any camera that he’s not holding in his hand — remember, he’s working in Dallas, Texas these days — apparently Danielle Mullins is filming. If you’ll recall, Danielle Mullins is not getting a makeover show after she was accused of unstable behavior.  Whatever alleged personality issues she may have, apparently TLC has no problem continuing to work with her. It would be a pleasant surprise to see Mohamed, as the two are much more interesting when their storylines align. That may take place in the form of their court battle with each other. So far, no word on Paola Mayfield and Russ, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed. View Slideshow: Paola Mayfield: 90 Day Fiance Star’s Hottest Photos That Russ Doesn’t Want You to See!

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Philadelphia Eagles Fan Gets Wisdom Teeth Removed FREAKS OUT Over Super Bowl

Well, the Super Bowl is upon us, and because we're still living on the darkest timeline, that means the Lombardi Trophy will almost certainly be heading back to New England, and another ring will soon be on Vladimir Putin's finger. But don't tell that to Rutgers University student Haley Parks. Haley is a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan who recently had her wisdom teeth removed. Those two facts may seem unrelated, but when Haley emerged from anesthesia, the Birds and the big game were the first things on her mind. We know, we know – you've seen plenty of wisdom teeth videos , and the trend of parents filming their blathering, drugged up children and then putting the results on YouTube is getting old. But this one is special. Not only is it freaking hilarious, but Haley has some interesting predictions about Super Bowl LII. On top of that, Haley has a message for all you fairweather fans out there: “You now what I hate? I hate fans that are fans now that weren’t fans,” she says to her mother, who's somehow not doubled over with laughter. “If they were 0 and 16 I would still be their friend!” And people say Eagles fans are a stain on the NFL! Okay, so maybe most of them are, but you can bet everyone west of Massachusetts will be pulling for the Birds on Sunday! Win this one for Haley, boys!

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Super Bowl Halftime Acts: Who Really Scored?

Beyonce. Madonna. The Black Eyed Peas. Lady Gaga. Who put on the best Super Bowl halftime act in recent memory? Have a look below at some of the best Super Bowl performances and weigh in now. It's a tough choice! 1. Beyonce Queen Bey ran the world in 2013, making her Super Bowl performance one of the most memorable. She even staged a Destiny’s Child reunion! 2. Madonna Madonna took to the Super Bowl stage in 2012 and she proved she was the Queen of Pop. It’s just a shame Beyonce outshone her the next year. 3. Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas showed off their vocal prowess back in 2011 when they were still HUGE. Yes, their songs were AMAZING. Everything about it was just a delight. 4. Bruce Springsteen Music legend, Bruce Springsteen took to the stage in 2009 with a showstopping performance. 5. The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones set the Super Bowl stage alight in 2006. Despite a few issues, it was a solid performance. 6. Paul McCartney Paul McCartney proved in 2005 that he was just as relevant as he was many years before. View Slideshow

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Khloe Kardashian & Lamar Odom Make Nice Over Rasual Butler Death

Recently, things between Khloe Kardashian and her ex, Lamar Odom, haven’t exactly been ideal. To the point where Lamar threw shade at Khloe that was so unkind that he got slammed by Kim . But then, an unthinkable tragedy struck them both. Sometimes, shared grief brings people together to make peace. It’s important to remember what really matters. Not everyone gets along with their exes. For Khloe and Lamar, things are … more complicated. Though their divorce was already well underway, when Lamar had his health crisis a few years ago, Khloe dropped everything to be by his side. That included stalling their divorce process so that Khloe could continue to make decisions for Lamar until he was able to speak for himself. (Most wives wouldn’t exactly slow down a divorce after their husband visits a brothel, but these were … special circumstances) Fastforward to 2018, however, and though Lamar himself made a profound recovery, his relationship with Khloe has soured significantly. As we all know, Khloe Kardashian is pregnant with Tristan Thompson’s baby. Lamar was asked about it, and though he started off politely enough, he decided to make what sounded like an underhanded jab at his ex. “I’m happy for her,” he said at the time. “She took good care of me. She’ll be a good mother, for real. She’s a great woman.” However, after acknowledging that he still has Khloe’s initials tattooed on his body (from when they got married), he goes out of his way to clarify that he’s not pining after her. He just hasn’t gotten around to getting the tattoo removed. “I understand when it’s over, it’s over. When she was with her second or third NBA ball player, I could see that.” Naturally, that bit of unpleasantness was what got Kim Kardashian to threaten to ruin Lamar Odom if he comes after Khloe again. On Wednesday morning, Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle, died in a one-car wreck in Studio City. Rasual was a former NBA player. Leah was a contestant on American Idol in 2004. It appears that the car, a Range Rover, somehow spun out of control, resulting in the deadly crash. Many friends of the pair are in mourning over this devastating loss. RadarOnline reports that they have learned that Khloe and Lamar buried the hatchet while both mourning the loss of their friend. Rasual had actually appeared on Khloe & Lamar back in the day, when he was dating Malika Haqq. A source close to Lamar reported that: “Lamar is crushed about Rasual’s death, and it was shocking for Khloe, too.” And the tragic situation caused the exes to contact each other. “Khloe and Lamar talked after they heard about Rasual’s death. ” And the source sheds a little insight over how the two of them are feeling. “She told him that she was so sad about the accident. And he is numb.” Different people respond to sudden horrible news in different ways. Let’s be clear — this story in no way suggests that Khloe and Lamar are rekindling romantic feelings for each other. But it’s good and healthy for exes like these two to be able to communicate in an honest way. This sadness strikes at them both. View Slideshow: Khloe Kardashian Pregnant: What Do We Know? What Do We Need to Know?

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