Benedict Cumberbatch is both very sorry and very embarrassed. Last week, the Oscar-nominated star was discussing the state of African-American actors in Great Britain with Tavis Smiley when he remarked: “As far as colored actors go, it gets really difficult in the U.K..” referring to the success of those such as Chiwetel Ejiofor and David Oyelowo in 12 Years a Slave and Selma, respectively. While Cumberbatch may have had his heart in the right place, he was subsequently criticized for using such an outdated term, prompting an apology from the man behind Sherlock. “I’m devastated to have caused offense by using this outmoded terminology,” he said. “I make no excuse for my being an idiot and know the damage is done. I can only hope this incident will highlight the need for correct usage of terminology that is accurate and inoffensive.” The Imitation Game star concluded: “The most shaming aspect of this for me is that I was talking about racial inequality in the performing arts in the U.K. and the need for rapid improvements in our industry when I used the term.” What do you think, fans? Should all be forgiven now? Debut Roles of 2015 Oscar Nominees 1. Benedict Cumberbatch It’s raining in London in this photograph. But beloved star Benedict Cumberbatch has found a way to keep dry.
Considering the way Tom Brady’s balls have dominated the news cycle for the past week, you may have forgotten that there’s a football game to be played on Sunday. #DeflateGate has served as evidence of just how weird our nation’s press coverage can get (particularly when you throw the Internet into the mix). Marshawn Lynch’s begrudging appearance at Super Bowl media day today served as yet another reminder that pro athletes and sports reporters are locked in a dead-heat to see who can be the most ridiculous. If you’re not familiar with Lynch, he’s a beast of a running back, but kind of a jackass as a human being. His history of bad behavior dates back to when Lynch ran a woman over and fled the scene during his time with the Buffalo Bills. Five years later, Lynch’s behavior is much less harmful, but no less idiotic. Already in hot water with the NFL for his refusal to speak to the media and his fondness for making “obscene gestures” on the field, Lynch was reportedly threatened with $500,000 fine if he didn’t show up to today’s press event. So he showed up. And proceeded to give the exact same answer 25 times: Marshawn Lynch: “I’m Just Here So I Won’t Get Fined” “I’m just here so I don’t get fined,” Lynch warned the reporters on hand. “So y’all can sit here and ask me all the questions y’all want to. I’m gonna answer with the same answer.” He wasn’t kidding. Beast Mode proceeded to say, “I’m here so I won’t get fined,” in response to every single question. Some members of the press expressed their frustration on Twitter, but really – weren’t they kinda playing ball by continuing to ask him questions? Say what you will about Lynch, if it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t have this nugget of YouTube gold: Marshawn Lynch: Hold My D! Sadly, he won’t be remembered as the source of the most epic Super Bowl XLIX quotes. Take it away, Tom: Tom Brady Defends Use of Balls 1. Don’t rub my balls! Leave that to me, please.
NFL super-agent Drew Rosenhaus, 48, was involved in a domestic incident with his wife Lisa Thomson, 29, pictured together in August. Drew Rosenhaus, 48, has been involved in a domestic incident with his 29-year-old wife which was attended by the police, according to reports. Thomson, 29, reportedly told police she was concerned because there was a a gun in their house, but did not say she had been threatened with it. TMZ said Thomson, 29, called police after Rosenhaus’ brother called her a “
The living members of The Grateful Dead have announced two exclusive shows this summer featuring a hologram version of late frontman Jerry Garcia. Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) Stemming from the success of the Tupac hologram Coachella performance of 2012, the Dead will be bringing Jerry back to his old stomping grounds. The performances in New York and San Francisco, at Madison Square Garden and the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, respectively, are set for July. According to reports, the virtual Garcia was created by HoloJams , a company devoted to capturing beloved dead rock musicians in hologram form. While some may find this decision controversial, the move is aimed at younger Dead fans who never had the chance to see the real Jerry Garcia. The hard-living rock legend died in 1995 at the age of 53. About the use of hologram Jerry Garcia, CEO Sam Watts said, “We’re very excited that The Grateful Dead have decided to use our holographic Jerry.” Tupac Coachella Performance “Once we ensure that these performances are well-received, there’s no telling what we’ll do,” he says. “We could even be looking at a nationwide tour.” The Hologram Jerry has been programmed from over hundreds of hours of Grateful Dead performances, predominantly from the late ’60s and early ’70s. “We wanted to capture Jerry at his finest,” says Watts. The company founder also gushed about his other holograms, including a Freddie Mercury, Jimi Hendrix, and even Paul McCartney … who is still alive. They just love The Beatles at HoloJams, Watts explains. Would you go see the hologram Jerry Garcia and the Dead perform? What other iconic music acts would you love (or hate) to see in hologram form? Discuss in the comments beow! 7 Bands That Totally ROCK 1. Motley Crue Motley Crue will say farewell in 2014. But the group will never be forgotten.
Last week, Kris Jenner reportedly got upset about a Bruce Jenner tabloid cover that showed the Olympian and reality star done up in full makeup and sporting a woman’s scarf. The image was clearly photoshopped, but sources say Kris was fuming mad, regardless. Now, insiders are claiming that the constant Bruce Jenner sex change rumors have taken such a toll on Kris that she’s begun begging her ex to issue a denial. The only problem is – the rumors don’t seem to bother Bruce at all: “Kris has been pressuring Bruce to issue a statement about ongoing sex change rumors, and she wants it to be a very strong denial,” an unidentified friend tells Radar Online. “She believes that putting out a statement would stop these ongoing rumors and she doesn’t understand why Bruce won’t do it. But whenever the subject comes up, Bruce just shuts her down. This is extremely sensitive for Bruce and it’s her choice not to address it.” Part of the reason for Bruce’s silence on the subject could that he’s preparing a different kind of statement. Sources have indicated that Bruce plans to announce his “transition” some time this year and begin publicly presenting as a woman soon after. So perhaps it’s not surprising that Jenner doesn’t seem eager to lie to the media in order to appease his ex-wife. 11 Photos of Bruce Jenner Looking Sort of Like a Woman 1. Bruce Jenner with a Ponytail How long is Bruce Jenner’s hair these days? He can easily wear is in a ponytail.
You might remember Dan Bilzerian from the incident last spring in which he threw a porn star off his roof . Or maybe from the time he was arrested for making a bomb . We could spend days rattling off a Troy McClure-style list of this dude’s jaw-dropping shenanigans, but suffice it say, the guy’s got something of a reputation for fast living. A big part of Bilzerian’s cartoonish lifestyle is his habit of partying (and sleeping) with scads of bikini-clad models, and documenting his exploits on Instagram. But now it seems Blitz’s fondness for flaunting his playboy ways may have resulted in some major consequences for one of his many lady friends. That’s Bilzerian partying on a yacht with a few dozen blondes (Read: A typical Tuesday). The woman on the right is Lisa Thomson, the wife of celebrity NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus. TMZ is reporting that Rosenhaus and Thomson got into a serious altercation last night and Bilzerian may have been to blame. Sources say Rosenhaus and his brother confronted Thomson about her relationship with Bilzerian, with the brother going so far as to call Thomson a “whore” and an “alcoholic.” Cops were called and Lisa left the home without incident. Insiders say the Rosenhaus-Thomson marriage is almost certainly over and the month-old pics of Lisa with Bilzerian were definitely the cause of Rosenhaus’ sudden outburst. Another source tells TMZ that Rosenhaus “didn’t care” about Lisa partying with Dan, but we think someone with Rosenhaus’ notorious ego would most decidedly not be cool with his wife serving as arm candy for Instagram’s most infamous Casanova. The Best Of Dan Bilzerian’s Instagram Photos! 1. Dan Bilzerian: A Day in the Life Just a typical day Bilzerian, who spends his life surrounded by women, guns, and piles of cash. There are worse ways to live.
Michael Sam Shares Proposal Pictures On Social Media With news breaking that the openly-gay player had proposed to his college sweetheart Vito Cammisano last week, Sam confirmed the chatter with pics from their engagement day in Vatican City. He posted photos from the happy occasion to his Twitter account on Jan 16. Via MailOnline : He made headlines the world over by coming out earlier last year, and then even more by kissing his boyfriend on live TV. Now Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted into the NFL, has taken another leap of confidence – and likely controversy – by proposing to his longtime love from what is renowned as one of the holiest Catholic sites. Sam confirmed his engagement to college sweetheart Vito Cammisano on Twitter on Friday and posted a photo of himself getting on bended knee at St. Peters Basilica – one of the largest church’s in the world – in Vatican City. The move is yet another step the 25-year-old has taken into uncharted territory and is sure to anger church officials and their strict opposition to gay marriage. The announcement coincided with a visit to the Philippines by Pope Francis, who said in a speech today: ‘The family is threatened by growing efforts on the part of some to redefine the very institution of marriage.’ Sam posted the photo of the proposal with the message: “Thank you for saying yes.” Sam is thought to have popped the question on his 25th birthday on January 7. Congrats to the happy couple! With news surfacing that the US will rule on nationwide legalization of gay marriage pretty soon, these two might have even more to celebrate in a few months…
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