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Jana Duggar Opens Up About Being Single: It’s Hard!

Jana Duggar is 27 years old and single. Normally, that would be no big deal, but like her sisters (several of whom, though younger, are already married with children), Jana was raised to believe that women were put on this planet to breed. If you watch Counting On online , you know that Jana certainly isn’t wanting for company, as she’s tasked with helping care for her many, many younger siblings around the clock. Jana’s celibacy and servitude have earned her the nickname the ” Cinderella Duggar ,” and fans have been very vocal about their desire to see her find the right man. In the past, Jana has claimed that she enjoys being single and is content to spend her days helping out around the Duggar compound. In a new interview with the oddly-titled Crown of Beauty magazine, however, Jana opens up about the single life and admits for the first time that it’s frequently a struggle: “I know how it feels to wait for ‘Prince Charming’ to come along,” Jana tells the “magazine” (which is far as we can tell is actually just a website). “I’m still waiting. Waiting is not always easy.” Not surprisingly, it seems one of the things that makes waiting so difficult is the fact that Jana’s coupled-up siblings enjoy engaging in couples’ activities together, often to the exclusion of poor Jana. “Especially in those times when all the married siblings are getting together and you can’t go along because you’re not part of ‘that’ group,” Jana says. So what gets Jana through the long days and lonely nights? Well, she’s a Duggar, so you know the answer is Jesus: “My parents have always encouraged each of us to serve those around us,” she said. “As Jesus said and led by example, ‘The greatest among you will be the servant of all.’” “I’ve found that when I’m having a hard or discouraging day, I try to look for ways to bless or serve someone else. And in turn it usually blesses and encourages me!” It’s nice that Jana is maintaining a positive attitude, and she seems to genuinely find fulfillment in helping her family. Still, it can’t be easy watching her younger siblings leave the nest to start families of their own. Of course, it’s not too late for Jana. The rumors that she’s courting Tim Tebow may have turned out to be bogus, but if she can somehow make that happen, she wins the title of undisputed courting GOAT.  View Slideshow: Jana Duggar Photos: So Beautiful, So Maligned

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The Bachelor Finale Recap: Nick Viall ENGAGED to …

Nick Viall’s final rose was on the line and the man tears were a-flowin’ Monday as The Bachelor season finale arrived at last on ABC. Weeks of rumors, tears, heartbreak and  The Bachelor spoilers  led us to this moment, but would Nick’s fourth time truly be the charm? All was revealed and all gossip put to rest at last. Despite a season unlike any other in many respects, the finale followed a familiar pattern, with two hours building up to an epic conclusion. For Raven Gates and Vanessa Grimaldi, Nick’s only remaining aspiring wives, hopes and emotions ran high as the final dates approached. You cannot blame them, considering the stakes. Either could make the case to the leading man (or the fans) that they should be who Nick Viall picks , but there can be only one ring. One Neil Lane ring, if you will, to rule them all. At least for the next 3-6 months until they break up and she returns it. Kidding! (Maybe!) Anyway … would it be a conventional season finale this year, or would there be a twist at the end that defied all predictions and conventions? Fans have been promised a franchise “first,” and the producers, editors and writers are good at pushing our buttons like it’s their jobs. Hmm. Which it is, now that we think about it. And for good reason. These people are pros at what they do. But will this literally unprecedented “first” be, and will it be truly noteworthy? All we can do in the end is sit and watch. Who did Nick decide on? And would there be a live, unpredictable ending to his journey for love on the After the Final Rose special? Well, let’s get right into it and find out! After dates with both women, meetings with family, and plenty of tears, fears and everything in between, Nick sucked it up and proposed to … Vanessa Grimaldi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Bachelor spoilers straight up nailed it. No switcheroo a la Jason Mesnick. No double rejection flake-out a la Brad Womack 1.0. Raven Gates was left out in the cold, literally, despite Nick letting her reach the final rose ceremony in Finland before giving her the boot. Brutal. Don’t get us wrong. Dude has been through a lot and looked genuinely torn at times, and clearly didn’t relish cutting her loose. Still. Dragging it out like that for effect? We can debate whether that was bad form or not until we’re blue in the face, but if you were #TeamVanessa, you had to love the outcome. She and Nick had a strong connection from the start, and despite Raven, Rachel and Corinne Olympios’ best efforts, she was his pick. Think she was the right choice? Will Nick and Vanessa last?! Will everyone involved in this experience look back on it fondly? As for the After the Final Rose special shocker … We were led to believe – or at least it was implied – throughout the final week of the season that the “historic” event had to do with Nick. He’s the star, after all, and he just got engaged. How could it not have to do with Nick and Vanessa? Well, slow your roll there, people. Remember, Rachel Lindsay was announced as The Bachelorette before hometown dates, so the producers are mixing things up lately. Our guess is it as to do with her. Stay tuned. View Slideshow: Vanessa Grimaldi: The Bachelor Favorite!!

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In Case You Were Curious: Here’s Why Gilbert Arenas Thinks Nicki Minaj Is The Proven Queen Of Rap

Gilbert Arenas Crowns Nicki Minaj ‘Queen Of Rap’ Like most of you…Gilbert has some thoughts and opinions on the Nicki Remy beef …and he decided to share those in Nicki’s comment section on Instagram today. According to Gilbert’s logic, a non-charting street rapper who hasn’t even been relevant in the game for nearly a decade doesn’t even have the room or place to swipe at an artist on Nicki’s level. Not only because it isn’t a fair fight…but also because they don’t even run in the same musical circles. The way Gil sees it…mainstream hip hop is meant to be enjoyed anyway. After all, artists like Missy Elliott and Lauren Hill never had to battle street rappers to be on top… Furthermore, Gilbert says Remy has essentially shot herself in the foot with this move. If she ever wanted to top a chart — despite saying that doesn’t matter to her — she’d have little hope of it now after firing at one of the industry’s most connected mainstream artists … Then it basically devolved into typical Gil territory after that. Anyway, what do you think? Does he have a point?

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Kailyn Lowry: I Cheated on Javi Marroquin!

We may never know exactly what caused the  Kailyn Lowry-Javi Marroquin divorce , but with passage of time, a clearer picture of the couple’s issues is beginning to develop. Both parties have been accused of infidelity over the years, but Kailyn has undoubtedly taken the brunt of the online allegations, with many fans claiming to have unspecified evidence that she cheated on Javi . Now, those accusers may have been vindicated by what they feel is Kailyn’s on-air confession. On last week’s episode of Teen Mom 2 , we saw yet another fight between Kailyn and Javi, which is pretty much a weekly occurrence at this point. (Remember when they promised an amicable divorce with their son’s happiness as their top priority? Ha!) During the argument, Kailyn appeared to contradict herself, at first claiming that she hadn’t cheated on Javi, then admitting that she “slept with someone else.” “I know what I do, I have nothing to cover up — I’m not sleeping with all these dudes! So don’t sit here and try to make me sound like some ho while you were gone,” she shouted after Javi accused her of cheating again. “I’m sorry we weren’t going to work it out, yeah — I slept with someone else, whoopty f–cking doo.” Not surprisingly viewers leapt on what they saw as an admission of infidelity but it might not be that simple. Kailyn may have been speaking hypothetically – suggesting that it wouldn’t be a big deal if she had cheated. Or, she may have been inarticulately trying to say that she slept with someone else after she and Javi broke up. Either way, Javi wasn’t having it when Kailyn tried to make nice on the live TM2 after-show later that same evening. When Kailyn suggested that she would like to “build a friendship” with Javi, he wasted no time in clapping back on Twitter. “It’s not possible. I don’t need your ‘friendship,’” he wrote. “Don’t play Mother Teresa now.” It’s a little weird to accuse someone of cheating and accuse them of pretending to be a nun, but we think we get his point. Whatever the case, we think it’s safe to put those rumors about Kailyn still being in love with Javi to bed. If she still has feelings for the guy, she’s got some very strange ways of showing it. View Slideshow: Kailyn Lowry & Javi Marroquin Divorce: A Timeline of Destruction

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Joni Sledge Dies; Veteran Singer Was 60 Years Old

Joni Sledge, a founding member of the popular R&B group Sister Sledge, was found dead Friday in her home in Phoenix, Arizona, according to publicist Biff Warren. She was 60 years old. The cause of death is unknown at this time, but Warren told CNN that Sledge was not sick at the time of her passing. The news came as a shocking tragedy to those close to her. “Yesterday, numbness fell upon our family. We are saddened to inform you that our dear sister, mother, aunt, niece and cousin, Joni passed away yesterday,” reads a statement on the band’s Facebook page. It adds: “Please pray for us as we weep for this loss. We do know that she is now eternally with Our Lord.” Along with siblings Debbie, Kim and Kathy, Joni formed the Sister Sledge in 1971. The group was based out of Philadelphia, yet struggled for years before finding success. The group is likely best remembered for the 1979 dance anthem “We Are Family,” along with such hits as “He’s the Greatest Dancer” and “My Guy.” Speaking to The Guardian last year, Joni said the following of the group’s early years: “The four of us had been in the music business for eight years and we were frustrated. We were saying: ‘Well, maybe we should go to college and just become lawyers or something other than music, because it really is tough.'” But the popularity of “We Are Family,” considered to be a female empowerment track that preached unity, changed everything. The song was nominated for a Grammy and the album on which one could listen to it sold more than one million copies. It peaked at number-two on the Hot 100 and topped the R&B and disco charts. At one point, years later, Kathy left the group for a solo career, but the trio of sisters continued to play concerts and record, including a performance for Pope Francis in 2015. They last took the stage together in October and were scheduled to perform a show on March 18; a series of European performances was also on tap. Joni Sledge is survived by an adult son, her sisters and other family members. May she rest in peace. Scroll around below for a look at other well-known singers, actors and actresses who have passed away in 2017. We send our condolences to their loved ones. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2017: In Memoriam

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Daylight Saving Time 2017 Guide: All You Need to Know!

Let us just say that it’s about time, people. Are we right? See what we did there?! Literally and figuratively? Eh? Terrible puns notwithstanding, it’s cause for celebration across the nation because Daylight Saving Time commences this weekend. For those beaten down by winter and desperate for this long, dark period of our lives to end, the event comes not a moment too soon. Daylight Saving Time is harbinger of seasons to come, a cause for springing ahead (so to speak) with life and the renewal of the spirit. It’s also inherently confounding for a lot of people somehow. Fortunately, THG is here to break it all down and help you through a monumentally complex event that we haven’t seen the likes of since 2016. Here are 17 helpful tips for Daylight Savings Time 2017: 1. It begins officially tomorrow: Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. 2. Time “springs” forward one hour (see above infographic). 3. Set your clocks ahead before you go to bed tonight. Done. 4. Or stay up until 2 a.m., put ’em at 3, then hit the sack. BAM. 5. Your iPhone should be automated, so don’t even WORRY. 6. Your microwave probably isn’t, though, so take note of that. 7. At least your microwave can’t be hacked by the CIA. #Win. 8. Yes, this means losing an hour of sleep Sunday morning.  9. Especially with little kids on a nap schedule. Gonna be rough. 10. BUT you get an extra hour of sun in the evening. Tight. 11. The concept of DST dates all the way back to 1895. 12. It was the brainchild of one Ben Franklin. Who knew?! 13. It was recently extended a decade ago to save energy. 14. Daylight Saving Time 2017 ends Sunday, November 5, at which point you’ll be “falling” back to the original time, as depicted below: 15. Changing the clock in your car could take you awhile, especially if you have an older model, because that s–t is a legit pain in the a–. 16. Seriously. A post-it note affixed to the dashboard reminding you that it’s hour slow until 11/5 may be easier. It’s only 7.75 months. 17. Arizona, Hawaii and Puerto Rico peeps: Disregard 1-16. There you go: 17 easy steps to prep you for #DST17 so that you we can not only get through this, but spring into March and beyond. With gusto, and aplomb. Up top!

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Samuel L. Jackson Gives Us Some Solid Advice On Sending A Revenge Tweet

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Kong: Skull Island is a summer blockbuster that just so happens to come out in March and it’s sure to not disappoint. The effects are flawless, the acting is stellar and Kong is the monster we are all rooting for. Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Tom Hiddleston and Oscar-winner Brie Larson lead this talented cast. […]

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Samuel L. Jackson Gives Us Some Solid Advice On Sending A Revenge Tweet

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Kong: Skull Island is a summer blockbuster that just so happens to come out in March and it’s sure to not disappoint. The effects are flawless, the acting is stellar and Kong is the monster we are all rooting for. Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Tom Hiddleston and Oscar-winner Brie Larson lead this talented cast. […]

Samuel L. Jackson Gives Us Some Solid Advice On Sending A Revenge Tweet

Nicki Minaj Taunts “Peasant” Remy Ma, Offers Her Half A Million If She Can Make A Hit Record Over The Weekend

Nicki Minaj Goes At Remy Ma Over Instagram Nicki Minaj clarified her clapback to Remy Ma …and dug into the beef even deeper with her latest IG posts. First, Nicki made sure fans caught some extra lines she had for Remy on her track with Lil Wayne “Changed Up,” that may have gotten lost in the shuffle of “No Frauds” hype. But just to drive the point home, Nicki posted the lyrical breakdown of her Remy diss verse…and explained that she was too busy being booked and fulfilling paid obligations (and high-end socializing) in Paris to bother responding to the Bronx-bound “peasant.” She also challenged her to make a chart-topper by the end of the weekend…or book an interview where the topic of discussion isn’t Nicki. Oh, and if you’re wondering what Nicki’s referring to with that line about lesser-known NY rapper Lady Luck…here’s the clip of the interview she’s referring to: Good to know. Now that you’re all caught up on #Queentime, disses have been broken down, and Nicki has given a Remy a faux ultimatum and cash offer…whose side you got? Is Nicki winning this rap battle in her own 2017 type of way? Or did Remy bury her once and for all? Instagram/Twitter/Splash

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Ginta Lapina For You Star Wars Nerds!

I’m not entirely sure what Latvia’s hottest export Ginta Lapina is doing making a Star Wars-themed photoshoot considering the last movie came out months ago, but here’s one for you nerds, I guess? Just be careful where you point your lightsaber. You don’t want to take an eye out.

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