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Meghan King Edmonds Channels Pregnant Beyonce, Leaves Internet Aghast

According to the Internet, Meghan King Edmonds just made a royal mistake. The former Real Housewives of Orange County cast member, who announced her second pregnancy in late November, has posed for a new photo on Instagram. It’s a way for her to act all excited about the pair of babies in her belly, but it’s not exactly being met with enthusiasm by … … well, anyone who has looked at it. And this is because Edmonds has the audacity in this snapshot to straight up copy the one and only Beyonce Knowles. Not just in some vague or broad fashion, either. But by deliberately and blatantly channeling the iconic singer and the legendary way in which she announced she was pregnant with twins back in February of 2017. We’re guessing you remember that image, right? Just in case you somehow forgot… Shortly after the time of this photo’s publication, it became the most-Liked picture in the history of Instagram. (Tragically, it has since been surpassed by Kylie Jenner’s first-ever baby photo. But that isn’t the point at the moment.) So, what did Edmonds just dare to do? Copy Beyonce exactly! “If I can’t be Queen Bey I’ll settle for King Edmonds,” wrote the ex-reality star as a caption to the photograph below. She also added the hashtags:  #twinscomingsoon #imitationisflattery #thisIsNotMyMaternityShoot . As you might expect, the Internet wasn’t exactly psyched about this recreation. Yes, of course the former Bravo star can pose in any way she wants…but come on now,  Meghan! Be your own person! Don’t just copy the most popular celebrity on the planet. As you can see below, one person referred to this photo as “offensive,” but others rushed to the star’s defense. Where do you stand on this very contentious issue? In January, Edmonds resigned her position as a Real Houswife, writing on her official blog: “Today is a bittersweet day for me.  After three seasons of the rollercoaster that is The Real Housewives of Orange County I’ve decided to hang up my OC Housewife hat… “I must focus on my family and my pregnancy.    “I will miss the rush of the first all-cast event of the season, the anticipation of receiving each week’s episode, the thrill of wrapping the reunion.” Will you miss Edmonds on the series? Sound off below, and then be taken back Beyonce’s memorable photo shoots right here and now:  View Slideshow: Beyonce: See All Her Glorious Pregnancy Photos!

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Jordan Peele Says Weed Helped Him Write “Get Out”

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Writer-director Jordan Peele talked to the African American Film Critics Association Awards gala about the journey leading up to his Oscars win for “Get Out.” Jordan Peele did not think that Oscar nominated film “Get Out” would be made. “I didn't know it was ever going to get made. I'd go home, smoke a little bit of weed and I would write,” Peel told audience at the African American Film Critics Association Awards gala. pic.twitter.com/7evT67xXzy — Terrance Fullilove (@iamTerrance26) February 8, 2018 Via Hollywood Reporter : “It started as a fun project… I didn’t know it was ever going to get made. I’d go home, smoke a little bit of weed and I would write. I would watch this movie in my head, this movie that I wish somebody would write for me to watch and that was it.” But then he wrote the now-famous sunken place scene where Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) is hypnotized by Rose’s mother (Catherine Keener). “I knew that something scary needed to happen.” “I knew that in some ways my movie was an allegory for slavery. But I also I knew that at this point, the structure of the film, it needed to take us on a ride because it’s the horror genre. I wrote this scene in a very vulnerable state. I put my worst fears out there and onto the page, and when I was finished writing that scene, the experience of writing this movie changed.”

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90 Day Fiance: Is Luis Accusing Molly of Domestic Violence?

90 Day Fiance couple Molly Hopkins and Luis Mendez are divorcing . Sometimes, reality television isn’t the best place to build your relationship. But sometimes, that’s just how things end. Now, Luis is lashing out, not only at TLC, but at Molly — claiming that she hoards 90 Day Fiance profits and has a wickedness of the heart. And … is he accusing her of domestic violence? Last year, it looked like Molly and Luis had made it . Because the 90 Day Fiance got married. 41-year-old Molly’s daughters weren’t exactly over the moon about the idea of 26-year-old Luis becoming their stepdad, but the marriage happened anyway. The couple had their ins and outs even after they tied the knot, splitting but then reconciling before the Tell All special. At the beginning January, however, they split for good. Also in January, Molly filed for divorce. Now, Luis is posting on social media, griping that Molly asked to have his cell phone back. “When someone is so miserable in the heart, they ask you for a cell phone back.” That sounds sort of standard to us — like changing the Netflix password after a breakup. But Luis has other gripes to air. “And that is not considering that she never share the profits of the reality show.” This is not the first time that Luis has complained about money. He thinks that it’s a sign that Molly is a bad person. “How materialistic and low-class can someone be?” Much more alarmingly, Luis also posted this vague yet ominous message to Facebook. “If you want to see all about domestic violence soon follow this page it’s gonna post there.” No one has seen any follow-up post. This is vague enough that he hasn’t actually made any official accusation yet. But … it sure looks to many people like Luis was teasing that he was about to accuse Molly of domestic violence. That wouldn’t be a 90 Day Fiance first, as fans saw Anfisa Arkhipchenko strikes Jorge Nava on camera. But even the possibility is worrisome. As we mentioned, Luis Mendez has complained about financial issues before. Last time, Luis was lashing out at TLC and claiming that he hadn’t been paid. “TLC is a piece of s–t.” Wow. Tell us how you really feel. “They only use the immigrant people for make million dollar.” Some would point out that that’s part of the premise of the show, basically. “They don’t pay to us in the first 90 days and they destroy our lives with bad fame.” It’s believed that perhaps the show was waiting to pay Luis until he had his work visa. That doesn’t sound like their fault. To hear Luis tell it, though, it was a conspiracy. “But I don’t received any money only the American people do because we are trash for them.” He then declared that he was considering suing them. Instagram commenters were quick to shoot down Luis’ complaints about money. “I am sure you signed a liability waiver releasing TLC from lawsuits…plus I thought your purpose for being on the show was to document the process with your love Molly…sounds like all you were interested in was a pay day.” Some people were quick to defend Molly in particular. “Geesh so he came over here agreeing to be on tv and did not bother to read his contract then screwed over his own wife in the process. Sounds like she should be suing him.” He did, however, have his defenders. “Not really sure why everybody thinks everything is his fault. There are 2 sides to a story. But ok keep thinking he is this horrible person because I’m sure he isn’t.” There’s no telling how this mess will end. View Slideshow: 90 Day Fiance Couples: Who’s Still Together?

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90 Day Fiance: Is Luis Accusing Molly of Domestic Violence?

90 Day Fiance couple Molly Hopkins and Luis Mendez are divorcing . Sometimes, reality television isn’t the best place to build your relationship. But sometimes, that’s just how things end. Now, Luis is lashing out, not only at TLC, but at Molly — claiming that she hoards 90 Day Fiance profits and has a wickedness of the heart. And … is he accusing her of domestic violence? Last year, it looked like Molly and Luis had made it . Because the 90 Day Fiance got married. 41-year-old Molly’s daughters weren’t exactly over the moon about the idea of 26-year-old Luis becoming their stepdad, but the marriage happened anyway. The couple had their ins and outs even after they tied the knot, splitting but then reconciling before the Tell All special. At the beginning January, however, they split for good. Also in January, Molly filed for divorce. Now, Luis is posting on social media, griping that Molly asked to have his cell phone back. “When someone is so miserable in the heart, they ask you for a cell phone back.” That sounds sort of standard to us — like changing the Netflix password after a breakup. But Luis has other gripes to air. “And that is not considering that she never share the profits of the reality show.” This is not the first time that Luis has complained about money. He thinks that it’s a sign that Molly is a bad person. “How materialistic and low-class can someone be?” Much more alarmingly, Luis also posted this vague yet ominous message to Facebook. “If you want to see all about domestic violence soon follow this page it’s gonna post there.” No one has seen any follow-up post. This is vague enough that he hasn’t actually made any official accusation yet. But … it sure looks to many people like Luis was teasing that he was about to accuse Molly of domestic violence. That wouldn’t be a 90 Day Fiance first, as fans saw Anfisa Arkhipchenko strikes Jorge Nava on camera. But even the possibility is worrisome. As we mentioned, Luis Mendez has complained about financial issues before. Last time, Luis was lashing out at TLC and claiming that he hadn’t been paid. “TLC is a piece of s–t.” Wow. Tell us how you really feel. “They only use the immigrant people for make million dollar.” Some would point out that that’s part of the premise of the show, basically. “They don’t pay to us in the first 90 days and they destroy our lives with bad fame.” It’s believed that perhaps the show was waiting to pay Luis until he had his work visa. That doesn’t sound like their fault. To hear Luis tell it, though, it was a conspiracy. “But I don’t received any money only the American people do because we are trash for them.” He then declared that he was considering suing them. Instagram commenters were quick to shoot down Luis’ complaints about money. “I am sure you signed a liability waiver releasing TLC from lawsuits…plus I thought your purpose for being on the show was to document the process with your love Molly…sounds like all you were interested in was a pay day.” Some people were quick to defend Molly in particular. “Geesh so he came over here agreeing to be on tv and did not bother to read his contract then screwed over his own wife in the process. Sounds like she should be suing him.” He did, however, have his defenders. “Not really sure why everybody thinks everything is his fault. There are 2 sides to a story. But ok keep thinking he is this horrible person because I’m sure he isn’t.” There’s no telling how this mess will end. View Slideshow: 90 Day Fiance Couples: Who’s Still Together?

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Martin Shkreli Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison!!!

Like many Americans, the early months of 2018 may have left you with the distinct sense that the world has lost its way, and truth and justice have fallen victim to the pressures and temptations of the modern age. But it’s always darkest before the dawn, and today the citizenry of this proud nation can come together to celebrate the comeuppance of a world-class douche nozzle: You may remember Martin Shkreli as the “Pharma Bro” who jacked up the price of a life-saving medication by more than 5,000 percent during his brief time as CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals. The world quickly learned that Shkreli was not merely a calculating business man who saw an opportunity to widen his profit margins, but a full-blown cartoon supervillain who reveled in sowing chaos, tormenting those who he believed to be his enemies, and generally behaving like a flat-out penis wrinkle. While the best-known example of Shkreli’s rampant dickishness might be his decision to purchase the exclusive rights to a $2 million Wu Tang Clan album, which he then refused to release to the public, his sinister actions were taking place behind closed doors. Back in December of 2015, Shkreli was arrested for securities fraud , having allegedly defrauded investors during his time as a hedge fund manager. Today, Shkreli was sentenced to seven years in prison for his crimes. Those present in the courtroom say the 34-year-old openly wept as his sentence was read. “I’m not the same person I was. I know right from wrong,” Shkreli told the judge while pleaing for clemency. “I know what it means to tell the truth and what it means to lie. I am terribly sorry I lost your trust. You deserve far better,” he told the investors he defrauded. “I was wrong. I was a fool. I should have known better.” Neither the judge nor US Attorney Jacqueline Kasulis was moved to sympathy for Shkreli: “I  want to make clear that Mr. Shkreli is not a child,” Kasulis told the court. “Mr. Shkreli is about to turn 35 years old, he’s a man. He’s not a teenager who just needs some mentoring. He is a man who needs to take responsibility for his actions.” Adding insult to injury, Shkreli’s own attorney told the judge that he often wants to punch his client in the face, but that the former CEOs status as “the most hated man in America” should not affect his sentencing. Shkreli has behind bars since September, when his parole was revoked after he posted threats to Hillary Clinton on his Facebook page. We’re sure he’ll be missed by … his mom? Maybe he had a doorman he was nice to, or something?

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Martin Shkreli Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison!!!

Martin Shkreli Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison!!!

Like many Americans, the early months of 2018 may have left you with the distinct sense that the world has lost its way, and truth and justice have fallen victim to the pressures and temptations of the modern age. But it’s always darkest before the dawn, and today the citizenry of this proud nation can come together to celebrate the comeuppance of a world-class douche nozzle: You may remember Martin Shkreli as the “Pharma Bro” who jacked up the price of a life-saving medication by more than 5,000 percent during his brief time as CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals. The world quickly learned that Shkreli was not merely a calculating business man who saw an opportunity to widen his profit margins, but a full-blown cartoon supervillain who reveled in sowing chaos, tormenting those who he believed to be his enemies, and generally behaving like a flat-out penis wrinkle. While the best-known example of Shkreli’s rampant dickishness might be his decision to purchase the exclusive rights to a $2 million Wu Tang Clan album, which he then refused to release to the public, his sinister actions were taking place behind closed doors. Back in December of 2015, Shkreli was arrested for securities fraud , having allegedly defrauded investors during his time as a hedge fund manager. Today, Shkreli was sentenced to seven years in prison for his crimes. Those present in the courtroom say the 34-year-old openly wept as his sentence was read. “I’m not the same person I was. I know right from wrong,” Shkreli told the judge while pleaing for clemency. “I know what it means to tell the truth and what it means to lie. I am terribly sorry I lost your trust. You deserve far better,” he told the investors he defrauded. “I was wrong. I was a fool. I should have known better.” Neither the judge nor US Attorney Jacqueline Kasulis was moved to sympathy for Shkreli: “I  want to make clear that Mr. Shkreli is not a child,” Kasulis told the court. “Mr. Shkreli is about to turn 35 years old, he’s a man. He’s not a teenager who just needs some mentoring. He is a man who needs to take responsibility for his actions.” Adding insult to injury, Shkreli’s own attorney told the judge that he often wants to punch his client in the face, but that the former CEOs status as “the most hated man in America” should not affect his sentencing. Shkreli has behind bars since September, when his parole was revoked after he posted threats to Hillary Clinton on his Facebook page. We’re sure he’ll be missed by … his mom? Maybe he had a doorman he was nice to, or something?

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Orangutan Smokes Strewn Cigarette, Animal Activisits Flip Out

A video that depicts an orangutan smoking a cigarette discarded by a zoo patron has gone viral … … and not in the positive sense, either, according to many animal rights activists. Indeed, the following footage has sparked international anger toward this zoo's alleged mistreatment of animals. The video was shot by a visitor last Sunday at Indonesia's Bandung Zoo, which is approximately 90 miles southeast of the capital, Jakarta. As you're about to see, it captures a young man taking a few puffs from a cigarette and then tossing the still-lit item to the ground of an open-air enclosure. It's at this point that a 22-year old orangutan named Odon actually picks up the cigarette and begins to inhale it, drawing immense laughter from the crowd. But many folks out there do not find this incident to be funny. A handful of animal rights organizations have condemned the visitor’s carelessness and the zoo’s apparent lack of supervision and education against such acts. However… “There's actually a sign at the location which says visitors are not allowed to give food and cigarettes to the animals,” said a zoo spokesperson in response to this scandal. Still, though, Marison Guciano, founder of the Indonesia Animal Welfare Society, went after the zoo's management for “weak control”and generally criticized the place for a lack of welfare standards. Elsewhere, about one million people have signed a Change.org petition to “Shut down the Bandung Zoo now!” following the orangutan incident. It reminds us, to some extent, of the extreme outcry that took place in May of 2016 after a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo had to be shot to death because a toddler climbed into its enclosure. Remember this frightening story? Scary stuff. But an orangutan smoking is just funny stuff… right? Or wrong? Check out the video below and decide for yourself.

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Orangutan Smokes Strewn Cigarette, Animal Activisits Flip Out

A video that depicts an orangutan smoking a cigarette discarded by a zoo patron has gone viral … … and not in the positive sense, either, according to many animal rights activists. Indeed, the following footage has sparked international anger toward this zoo's alleged mistreatment of animals. The video was shot by a visitor last Sunday at Indonesia's Bandung Zoo, which is approximately 90 miles southeast of the capital, Jakarta. As you're about to see, it captures a young man taking a few puffs from a cigarette and then tossing the still-lit item to the ground of an open-air enclosure. It's at this point that a 22-year old orangutan named Odon actually picks up the cigarette and begins to inhale it, drawing immense laughter from the crowd. But many folks out there do not find this incident to be funny. A handful of animal rights organizations have condemned the visitor’s carelessness and the zoo’s apparent lack of supervision and education against such acts. However… “There's actually a sign at the location which says visitors are not allowed to give food and cigarettes to the animals,” said a zoo spokesperson in response to this scandal. Still, though, Marison Guciano, founder of the Indonesia Animal Welfare Society, went after the zoo's management for “weak control”and generally criticized the place for a lack of welfare standards. Elsewhere, about one million people have signed a Change.org petition to “Shut down the Bandung Zoo now!” following the orangutan incident. It reminds us, to some extent, of the extreme outcry that took place in May of 2016 after a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo had to be shot to death because a toddler climbed into its enclosure. Remember this frightening story? Scary stuff. But an orangutan smoking is just funny stuff… right? Or wrong? Check out the video below and decide for yourself.

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Mariah Carey-Ology: We React To Mimi’s Most Epic (And Shady) Quotes This Week

Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty Mariah Carey graced the public spotlight again with a revealing interview for  V magazine on Wedesday. The singer is currently working with Roc Nation to conjure up new music, and Mimi briefly reflected on her process up to that point. Mariah Carey for V Magazine https://t.co/WJboh3WmmQ pic.twitter.com/J7ws4Tcd8j — Mariah Carey Facts (@mariahsfacts) March 7, 2018 Since this is a Mariah Carey interview, it’s wonderfully filled with touches of shade, call-outs and clarification on who Mariah Carey is…just in case folks didn’t know.   Ms. Carey reflected on everything from the Grammys, to Jay-Z , to gospel singer Kierra Sheard . Swipe through for our reaction to some of the most hilarious and inspiring moments!

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Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty Mariah Carey graced the public spotlight again with a revealing interview for  V magazine on Wedesday. The singer is currently working with Roc Nation to conjure up new music, and Mimi briefly reflected on her process up to that point. Mariah Carey for V Magazine https://t.co/WJboh3WmmQ pic.twitter.com/J7ws4Tcd8j — Mariah Carey Facts (@mariahsfacts) March 7, 2018 Since this is a Mariah Carey interview, it’s wonderfully filled with touches of shade, call-outs and clarification on who Mariah Carey is…just in case folks didn’t know.   Ms. Carey reflected on everything from the Grammys, to Jay-Z , to gospel singer Kierra Sheard . Swipe through for our reaction to some of the most hilarious and inspiring moments!

Mariah Carey-Ology: We React To Mimi’s Most Epic (And Shady) Quotes This Week