Another day, another racially charged story from the world of sports. Not long after Caroline Wozniacki’s Serena Williams impression drew charges of racism, Rob Parker of ESPN has called out Robert Griffin III. The newspaper columnist, who is African-American, appeared on First Take this morning and said of the Redskins star rookie quarterback: “Is he a brother, or is he a cornball brother? He’s not real. Okay, he’s black, he kind of does the thing, but he’s not really down with the cause.” “He’s not one of us. He’s kind of black, but he’s not really, like, the guy you want to hang out with because he’s off to something else.” Parker continued: “We all know he has a white fiancee. There was all this talk about how he’s a Republican … Tiger Woods was like, ‘I’ve got black skin but don’t call me black.'” ESPN didn’t waste any time in punishing Parker for his view, with spokesman Mike Soltys telling FoxNews.com that his network has suspended the journalist and is “conducting a full review.” Former Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy has made his opinion well-known on Twitter, writing: “Rob Parker may have had worst commentary I have ever heard concerning Robert Griffin III.” Do you agree? Should Parker have been suspended for these comments? Yes, WTH is he talking about?!? No, it’s just his opinion! View Poll »
I’d NEVER think I would see/meet Justin in person. I’m beyond thankful and happy. Justin made this experience amazing. Back in May I got a letter from my dad saying I was meeting Justin and sitting front row at the concert on November 26th 2012. I counted down the days from 185 to the day of the meet and greet and concert. I flew up to Montreal on Sunday (November 25) and Justin didn’t arrive to Montreal until early Monday morning. So Monday rolls along and I was VERY happy. I got up at 3 a.m. Montreal time, I was to exticed. Around 7 a.m. I went to go and get breakfast and then went shopping. After that we came back to get ready. I had to be at the Bell Center for 3:30 p.m. I got my lanyard and tickets. The security guard was telling us what not to do and stuff so I was really excited and nervous at the same time. He brought us down to the basement to where the meet and greet was being held and my heart was beating so fast. I got to the line and I was first. I could see the curtain where Justin was in. We were waiting and waiting. It wasn’t until 5 that I got to meet him. I got to stand at the beginning of the curtain and I saw Jazzy and Jaxon, Jeremy & Erin. I waved to Jazzy. Kenny pulled over the curtain and I look to my left to see the photographer and Alfredo. Then I look to my right to see Justin looking flawless as ever. He said, “Hi sweetie!” and then we got our picture. The last words I could get out were, “Can I have a hug?” and he gave me one. But the security guard quickly took me away from Justin . As soon as I walked out of the meet and greet I bawled. I legit bawled for about 15-20 minutes straight because I couldn’t believe I met Justin Drew Bieber. I came out and people were stopping me and asking me how it was and what did he smell like. Then it was time for the concert. The Wanted were amazing! I saw Bruce and Diane over in the side of the stage area and Bruce waved at me. When the countdown came one I started freaking out. The whole concert was amazing and when I looked over, Pattie was there. She waved at me. During the concert Justin pointed at me. I must say that I’m beyond thankful for this experience and I couldn’t be any happier. -@ShoutForBiebz Continued here: I’d NEVER think I would see/meet Justin in person. I’m…
My Bieber Experience begins with joining the bieberfever.com fan-club. As a member we had access to the M&G contest they held! I snapped the best picture I could of all my Bieber gear and my friend Andrea did the same. We weren’t getting our hopes too high but we never lost them either. Our concert was November 21st in Detroit, Michigan and we were just planning on going and enjoying it. Andrea and I got a hotel the day before the show. I was getting my nails done for it at a shop down the street, they had to look good! While in the chair Andrea rushed over to me, showed me the ‘Congratulations!’ email she got from BieberFever telling us we’d won and inviting us to the photo Meet & Greet! I had to struggle not to scream and cry . Our dream had finally come true! We spent the rest of the night and the next day with our stomach in knots freaking out since it was hard to process. When we got to the arena they gave us the run-around bit before they finally found the envelope with Andrea’s name on it and two wristbands inside for us . We put them on and instantly freaked out, it was REAL! This was going to HAPPEN! We were in line for a bit, walking and queuing. Apparently Justin was a little late or something. I ain’t mad at him though. We organized our group going in and we were the last two in ours, but I was crazy excited anyway. Being in the same room and photo with Justin was gonna be incredible however it went down. Once the line began moving our nerves hit us big time! As we kept going down the steps to the room, people came out of the doorway shaking and breathing hard, freaking out. I knew they’d just gone in to meet him and my stomach was starting to turn. I kept trying to sneak glances over and between people. When I laid eyes on him, my breath hitched for a minute, he was beautiful . We were still moving unbelievably fast. We were in the room for our picture before I knew it. I couldn’t even process who was where, all I heard was a countdown so I smiled and the picture was snapped! I think everyone else left the room because before I knew it, I was right in front of him! I heard him say, “Thank you” to us before we were walking out to leave and I’m not sure anyone else heard him but his voice was so velvety. I couldn’t believe I was hearing it so close. I knew we had to get outta there quick, so as I walked by him I just opened up my arms and he hugged me! That five second hug made my life. He was so soft, yet strong at the same time. I didn’t get to take in his scent though, I couldn’t focus right. Andrea went in for a hug too but security were hella rude and dragged her off of him. But Justin grabbed her hand and squeezed it before she got pulled away. It was overall an incredible experience and everything I dreamed it would be. The best 15 seconds of my entire life happened at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Don’t ever give up on your dreams. If you want it bad enough, KEEP TRYING. Justin is waiting to meet you one day too. -Lauren G. Read more: My Bieber Experience begins with joining the bieberfever.com…
I’m Brittany and those of you who know me or follow my Twitter know how long I’ve been trying to meet Justin. My dream finally came true. On November 23rd I attended the Ottawa Believe tour and YES it was hella good. I was lucky enough to get VIP M&G tickets for my birthday from my mom. I was counting down the days, it felt like forever! I was always told I was too young to enter contests, I didn’t live in the right area, I was always too young to see him at Much Music etc., but this time I finally got the chance to meet him. I waited in line for the M&G and got one of his tour picks! They let us walk in and we had to walk down about 100 stairs. When I was waiting I saw Alfredo. He winked at me and waved! At this point I was already planning my funeral because ALFREDO winked at me . I walked in and there he is. My idol, my inspiration, the person who changed my life, my everything. Justin grabbed my arm and said, “Hey sweetie!” and hugged me. I had planned to thank him for many things because he honestly did change my life. If Justin wasn’t around I wouldn’t be the person who I am today and that’s very true. I was like, “Thank you, uh thank you for everything. You’ve really changed me,” and he looked at me and said, “You’re welcome cutie.” JUSTIN DREW BIEBER CALLED ME CUTE. (I didn’t look cute either, I looked like shit from waiting outside in the rain for 6 hours lol) I bursted into tears and he was like, “No don’t cry! It’s okay!” and I just looked at him in awe. Did he really think it was okay? I WAS DYING. Then the security said it was time to go and I just looked at Justin and we stared into each others eyes. He hugged me again and said bye. Then I walked out. Yes this was about 2 minutes. Yes it was the best two minutes of my life. Yes I will never forget it and I’m very thankful for it. After I sat 3rd row at his show which was perfect. I literally cried most of the time. I sang my heart out and cried.. a lot. Pattie, Jeremy, Fredo, Jazzy, Jaxon, Bruce and Dianne were about 1 METER from me! While I was crying Pattie looked at me and said ‘It’s okay!’ How embarrassing eh. Oh well, I will never forget this day ever. Thank you Justin for everything! Don’t ever give up beliebers. Your dream WILL come true! -@bieberholic101 (I’m on the right) Read the original: I’m Brittany and those of you who know me or follow my…
Happy Golden Globes Nomination Day everyone! While you mull over this year’s crop of obvious picks (” Argo f*** yourself,” Academy ) and not so obvious surprises ( Salmon Fishing in the Yemen , Hope Springs , Taylor Swift and Jon Bon Jovi? Are we really doing this, HFPA?) let’s delight in the reactions of the chosen few who’ll vie for Golden Globes glory on Sunday, January 13. (Updated as nominee reactions roll in…) UPDATED with Jack Black hilarity & more: Helen Mirren, actress, Hitchcock (Best Actress – Drama) “Alma thanks you from the bottom of her heart for the recognition of her contribution to film.” Wes Anderson , director, Moonrise Kingdom (Best Picture – Comedy or Musical) “I received this news by text message on the fast train to Berlin. The Hollywood Foreign Press has brightened a bleak snowy day in Germany for me. I could not be more pleased on behalf of our gang.” Jack Black , actor, Bernie (Best Actor – Comedy or Musical) “OK…I’m only doing Richard Linklater movies from now on. I’m so proud of our little engine that could. Thank you HFPA!” Emily Blunt, actress, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (Best Actress – Comedy or Musical) “I’m so incredibly thankful to the Hollywood Foreign Press for recognizing our little movie that could. Ewan and the entire cast and crew could not be more deserving of this honor, and I’m thrilled that I’m able to share this moment among such a fantastic group of nominees.” Ben Affleck , director of Argo (Best Director, Best Motion Picture – Drama) “I want to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for honoring Argo with five nominations. These nominations reflect the courage and determination of real life heroes in the US, Canada, Iran and across the globe. They honor more than 120 actors with speaking roles in multiple languages, thousands of extras in the US and abroad as well as hundreds of extraordinary crewmembers who poured their heart into the film — including the great Alan Arkin, brilliant Chris Terrio and extraordinary Alexandre Desplat, who were nominated today as well and who have my congratulations and gratitude. Thanks again to the HFPA for their support.” Kathryn Bigelow , director/producer of Zero Dark Thirty (Best Director, Best Motion Picture – Drama) “It’s an honor, sincerely, and very humbling to be singled out this way by the HFPA. We’re grateful, and encouraged by their support, especially since our film has such a diverse, international cast, and as the HFPA represent so many countries across the globe. And a big congratulations to the amazing Jessica Chastain and my producing partner and screenwriter Mark Boal.” Anne Hathaway , actress, Les Miserables (Best Supporting Actress) “What a great way to wake up! I couldn’t be happier or more grateful for this news. Congratulations to Hugh and everyone who worked on Les Miz for their contribution to the best picture nomination!!!” Judi Dench, actress, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Best Actress – Comedy or Musical) “This is lovely news… Having had such a glorious time in India, I’m so happy for John Madden and Graham Broadbent and delighted to be included in such a wonderful group of fellow actors.” Richard Gere, actor, Arbitrage (Best Actor – Drama) “This was a complicated and challenging role. It’s nice to have the HFPA acknowledge the performance and for me to share the nomination with such brilliant actors.” John Hawkes, actor, The Sessions (Best Actor – Drama) “I’m so honored by these nominations and excited that the film is receiving this recognition.” Alan Arkin, actor, Argo (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture) “I am deeply grateful for this honor and particularly moved in being in the company of Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Tommy Lee Jones who I deeply admire. I am also thrilled that Ben is getting the attention he so much deserves, as is Argo .” Mark Boal, writer/producer of Zero Dark Thirty (Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture – Drama) “We’re very grateful to the HFPA. It means so much to us that press representatives from around the world have reacted with such praise. It’s especially flattering as we’ve seen the film from the beginning as a global story, one that involved and impacted much of the world. Congratulations to Kathryn Bigelow and Jessica Chastain on nominations much deserved.” Tim Burton, producer/director of Frankenweenie (Best Animated Feature Film) “I’m thrilled to be recognized by the HFPA. Frankenweenie is a very personal project for me and the nomination goes as much to the animators who labored frame by frame to bring this film to life.” Mark Andrews, director of Brave (Best Animated Feature Film) “The adventure of Brave began in Scotland, where the mystery and majesty of the land fueled our imaginations. From haggis to highland games, creating this film truly changed our fate. On behalf of everyone at Pixar, we would like to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press for the incredible honor of this nomination.” Graham Broadbent, producer, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Best Picture – Comedy or Musical) “ Marigold seems to be turning in to the ‘little film that could’. We’ve had a wonderful ride — it’s been hugely enjoyed by audiences around the world, and that’s really enough for any filmmaker. We couldn’t be happier that the HFPA and SAG are remembering our film, all our cast, and particularly our two ‘international treasures’ Dames, Judi and Maggie. Ol Parker’s script and John Madden’s vision made an experience in the cinemas that was both emotional, transforming and very funny, and reminded audiences of an important universal message, ‘there’s more life to live’ — whatever your age. We are so pleased with our passionate partners at Fox Searchlight and Participant for the care they’ve given our film.” Chris Terrio, screenwriter, Argo (Best Screenplay) “Having a screenplay produced for the first time is a tremendous gift for any writer. To see the script directed by Ben, with the brilliant cast and crew he assembled, and then honored by the HFPA, feels like winning the screenwriter lottery.” Alexandre Desplat, composer, Argo (Best Original Score – Motion Picture) “It is an honor to be nominated again by the HFPA. Writing the score for Argo was a rare experience and I wish to thank Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Chay Carter for taking me onboard their flight to Iran. I want to share my nomination with all the brilliant musicians from all over the world who performed on my score.” RELATED ARTICLES: Golden Globes Unveil 70th Edition Nominees Globes Analysis: Hooper, Russell, De Niro Snubbed & Is Waltz Really A Supporting Actor? 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My name is Alexa and I met Justin in Boston on 11/10/12 at his meet & greet. It was literally amazing. I will never forget my experience. I waited in line for the meet and greet and I made him a dog tag chain and got it engraved. The front said “You’re such an inspiration! You’ve changed so many lives!” and on the back it said, “Keep doin you! Love your beliebers #swaggy See the article here: My name is Alexa and I met Justin in Boston on 11/10/12 at his…
My name is Jeannie and on November 9th my dream came true. It came true again on November 12th and November 28th! The concert where I met Justin was my first Believe concert and it was honestly the most magical day of my life. First, I didn’t know I was meeting Justin but a few weeks before the concert I found out I was and and I never thought I would meet him. First, me and my friend got to Izod in time for the meet and greet and were freaking out because we were somewhat in the front of the line, and when we walked in and I saw him, I didn’t know what to do with myself but I stayed cool. I immediately ran in and hugged Justin and asked him how he was . We took the picture and then my friend said stuff to him about Pencils of Promise and he went “SWAGGY!” Then, I said “Justin I love you so much” and he said, “Aw, love you.” Then as security was kicking me out I said, “I love you” a lot more times and he said, “LAH YOU!” I left and literally started to cry hysterically. I never thought I would meet him in a million years. Then I saw Jaden and Moises Arias and got pictures with them! Then I met the Victoria’s Secret Angels! The show started and this was the first time I was watching it live and I was front row! The show was so amazing and it just got more and more amazing as I watched it two more times! Every belieber will meet him one day and it will be the best day of your life, just like it was for me. Justin really cares about his beliebers and that’s one of the million reasons why I love him so much. #NEVERSAYNEVERANDBELIEVE More here: My name is Jeannie and on November 9th my dream came true. It…
If you woke up hoping to see a supermodel in a bikini today, you’re in luck, because here’s Victoria’s Secret model Maryna Linchuk showing off her world-class bikini body during a shoot on a beach somewhere. I have a hard time keeping track of all of Victoria’s Secret’s foreign hotties, it seems like there’s a new one to drool over almost every day, but I’m pretty sure Maryna’s the one with the amazing body, looks like she was born to wear a bikini, and won’t return my calls. » view all 11 photos Related Articles: Maryna Linchuk’s Awesome Bikini Hotness Candice Swanepoel Smells Amazing Candice Swanepoel Sexy Artsy Photoshoot Candice Swanepoel Nude Photos: FameFlynet
Seems like we pretty much only see Paris Hilton in bikinis these days, I guess she’s finally decided to pursue her lifelong passion of doing nothing at the beach full-time. Good for her. Anyway, she must be thrilled by these photos, it’s always nice to have your picture taken after you leave the toilet. I just hope Paris washed her hands. Then again, if you’re worried about catching something, you probably wouldn’t be touching her anyway. Related Articles: Paula Labaredas Shows Us Some Skin Paris Hilton Is Back And Trashier Than Ever Paris Hilton Dancing Flip Book Paris Hilton’s Got Major Case Of Nipple-itis Photos: PacificCoastNews
