Toni Braxton suffered a major wardrobe malfunction last August. But now the singer is revealing a part of herself that cuts deeper than any exposed butt crack: In a new memoir, Braxton opens up about a past abortion and how that decision has significantly affected her present and her future. The artist says God gave her 11-year-old son, Diezel, autism as punishment for his mother having an abortion over a decade ago. Writes Braxton of struggling with the choice to terminate her pregnancy back in the day: “I was suddenly faced with a choice I’d never thought I’d have to make. Amid my major misgivings about abortion, I eventually made the gut-wrenching decision.” She goes on to add: “In my heart, I believed I had taken a life – an action that I thought God might one day punish me for… My initial rage was quickly followed by another strong emotion: guilt. I knew I’d taken a life… I believed God’s payback was to give my son autism.” Raised in a religious household, Braxton details how she was forced to memorize 26 scriptures per week and to focus on religious studies over regular school work. Titled “Unbreak My Heart,” the book also covers Braxton’s struggles through a pair of bankruptcies and a recent health scare, having been hospitalized in 2012 with Lupus complications . Still, it’s not difficult to predict which passage in the biography most will focus on.
#490942591 / gettyimages.com There was a time….when Rachel Bilson mattered. She was on The O.C. and it was a hugely popular show, that even I watched, because it helped me trick college girls into fucking me, because college girls are dumb as shit and will fuck with the right mix of tequila and connection on a show they love… Then she faded out, and not in a good way, her husband kidnapped her and brought her to Canada where she lived locked up in a cage in the igloo as some kind of reclusive, because he had be type cast as a Star Wars character, and couldn’t let her near actors with actual careers ahead of them…. Now she’s pregnant and these are some pictures of her the other day, hiding her pregnancy, that I am sure some of you hope doesn’t happen, or at least happens with a c-section, because aborting the mission is far less abusive to a vagina… Not that you’ll ever meet Bilson, but you’re stuck in 1999, back when your life seemed to be more hopeful, before it fucking sucked. All this to say, who cares about Rachel Bilson or her uterus, there’s so many better girls to focus on who haven’t been written off from their role in hollywood so many years ago…even if she’s acting and on a show, she’s insignificant… #490942307 / gettyimages.com #490942497 / gettyimages.com #490782491 / gettyimages.com
By Leslie Simon On tonight’s episode of “16 and Pregnant,” we met Karley, an academic overachiever who was forced to put her college plans on hold upon finding out she was expecting TWINS with her boyfriend, Tony. After news of the pregnancy sunk in, Karley and Tony got married and moved into her parents’ house,… Read more
The battery conviction Mel Gibson earned for his open-handed smack of then-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva in 2010 is about to be expunged from his record. 9 Unforgettable Mel Gibson Rants Open Slideshow 1. Mel Gibson Voicemails Mel Gibson is crazy. Here, he berates Oksana Grigorieva in a series of voicemails. Wow. Just wow. That’s all we can say. View As List 1. Mel Gibson Voicemails Mel Gibson is crazy. Here, he berates Oksana Grigorieva in a series of voicemails. Wow. Just wow. That’s all we can say. 2. Mel Gibson Rant #7 The seventh insane Mel Gibson rant has been posted online. What a doozy too. 3. Mel Gibson Rant #6 Oksana Grigorieva is a gold-digger, according to Mel Gibson. He’s imbalanced, according to him. You are acting like a crazy man, she says. 4. Mel Gibson Rant #5 The fifth Mel Gibson rant to hit the Internet is as insane as the rest, if not more so. This time he berates Oksana and hints at financial issues. 5. Mel Gibson Tape #4: I’ll Burn The House Down! A fourth Mel Gibson tape has surfaced, this one even pretty much on par with the rest in terms of how disturbed a guy he is. Listen here. 6. Mel Gibson Racist Tirade: Rant #3 This is the third Mel Gibson rant to be released in the past week. As with the first two tirades, the language is extremely profane and the contents of the tape disturbing. 7. Mel Gibson Threatens Oksana Grigorieva Mel Gibson threatens Oksana Grigorieva in an absolutely crazy rant she caught on tape. This is one of the most disturbing things you will ever hear. 8. Mel Gibson Rant Mel Gibson’s rant against Oksana Grigorieva has been leaked, and it is profoundly disturbing. Listen here if you have the stomach for it. 9. Mel Gibson Goes Off Mel Gibson went off on a reporter in February 2010 after he thought his mic was off. Amazing. He calls him an a$$hole. Gibson, whose EPIC voicemail rants made daily news after Grigorieva leaked them that year, pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of battery. He admitted he “slapped Oksana one time with an open hand in an attempt to bring her back to reality” during an altercation, but denied worse allegations. Because he finished his probation, the actor’s record will now show no evidence that he ever got into a fight with the mother of his 4-year-old daughter, Lucia. Mel has completed three years of probation, done community service, paid a fine, gone to a year of counseling, and maintained peace with Oksana Grigorieva . In a 2011 interview, Gibson justified entering the no contest plea as a means to ending the contentious situation, even if he could have won in court. “I was allowed to end the case and still maintain my innocence,” he said. “I could have continued to fight this for years and it probably would have come out fine.” “But I ended it for my children and my family.” “This was going to be such a circus. You don’t drag other people in your life through this sewer needlessly,” he said, “so I’ll take the hit and move on.” Gibson, of course, delivered a series of racist, sexist and threatening tirades toward Grigorieva in a series of tapes that irreparably damaged his reputation. While the court might be willing to erase the offense, Gibson’s image has yet to rebound from that saga as well as his 2006 DUI arrest and anti-Semitic rant . Is it time to forgive and forget? Discuss …
We thought the trailer for the LeAnn Rimes, Eddie Cibrian reality show was the most ridiculous thing on the Internet, but it turns out that title may belong to LeAnn’s Twitter page. LeAnn has apparently discovered something called Stepmother’s Day and since it presents an opportunity for her to take subtle shots at her longtime rival Brandi Glanville, she’s all about it! “Mother’s Day vs. Stepmother’s Day: Who Owns It?” LeAnn tweeted yesterday along with a link to an article about the corny new holiday. We can understand why a stepmom of two such as LeAnn would appreciate a holiday of her own (Though can’t you just buy your mom and stepmom the same crappy card on Mother’s Day and be done with it?), but the way she’s pitted the two days against one another feels like a shot at Brandi. Naturally, some followers pointed out that LeAnn’s tweet (and the telling link to Huffington Post Divorce ) may be construed as an inappropriate diss directed at Brandi, LeAnn responded as she usually does: she got pissed! “Do some people only read headlines these days?” LeAnn tweeted. “There is a Stepmother’s day, let’s celebrate it…THAT’S ALL!” Even if the tweet really was completely innocent and she only intended to point out that the holiday exists, surely someone like LeAnn who’s lived her entire life in the spotlight could’ve guessed that some might take her comment as a continuation of her very public feud with Brandi. After all, last we heard from these two, LeAnn was loving Brandi’s meltdown , so we’re guessing they’re not happily co-parenting a few weeks later. In case you’re wondering Stepmother’s Day is apparently on May 19th this year. We’re sure LeAnn is super mad that it comes after Mother’s Day. LeAnn and Eddie Clip
Wladimir Klitschko’s wedding to Hayden Panettiere has been delayed by the political unrest unfolding in the Ukraine, the Nashville star reveals to Parade. The current fighting and uncertain future of the Eastern European nation has put all of the couple’s plans on the back burner for the foreseeable future. “Everything that’s happening in Ukraine definitely put a hold on things . But we have time,” the actress, 24, said of her marriage to the boxing champ, 38. The actress announced her engagement to the professional boxer back in October 2013, and appeared on the cover of the April/May issue of Brides. One thing’s for sure, though: After breaking up briefly before getting engaged, Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko know they belong together. “It means a lot when you experience life with someone, then you experience life without him and decide that you don’t want to live without him,” Panettiere said. For now, she will enjoy being engaged until the political situation settles. You can watch Nashville online to check out more of Hayden and we wish both of them (and Wlad’s family in Ukraine) the very best in their wedding and in life. 15 Couples With Big Age Differences Open Slideshow 1. Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere – 14 Years Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere, who are somewhat surprisingly a thing, are 14 years apart (38-24). View As List 1. Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere – 14 Years Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere, who are somewhat surprisingly a thing, are 14 years apart (38-24). 2. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie – 12 Years Brad is 12 years older than Angie. One of many Hollywood couples with a giant age gap. 3. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard – 23 Years Yes, Amber and Johnny are separated by 22 years. One of many Hollywood couples with a giant age gap. 4. Aaron Johnson and Sam Taylor-Wood – 24 Years Sam is 24 years older than actor Aaron! One of many Hollywood couples with a giant age gap. 5. Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart – 17 Years Jen is 17 years older than Casper. One of many Hollywood couples with a giant age gap. 6. Bradley Cooper and Suki Waterhouse – 17 Years Bradley is 17 years older than Suki. That may be why he’s so secretive about their relationship. 7. Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore – 15 Years Here’s a twist: Demi is 15 years older than Ashton. One of many Hollywood couples with a giant age gap. 8. Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves – 14 Years Matthew is 14 years older than Camila. One of many Hollywood couples with a giant age gap. 9. Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin – 13 Years Stephen is 13 years older than Anna. One of many Hollywood couples with a giant age gap. 10. Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green – 13 Years Brian is 13 years older than Megan. One of many Hollywood couples with a giant age gap. 11. Beyonce and Jay Z – 12 Years Beyonce and Jay are separated by 12 years. One of many Hollywood couples with a giant age gap. 12. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones – 25 Years Michael and Catherine recently separated. Maybe their quarter-century age gap had something to do with it. 13. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart – 22 Years Ford and Flockhart are separated by 22 years. One of many Hollywood couples with a giant age gap. 14. Iam Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev – 10 Years Iam Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev of The Vampire Diaries age are a decade apart (35-25). 15. Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris – 60 Years! Hugh is 60 years older than Crystal. These two take the age difference crown!
As this iconic Megan Fox nude photo proves, Megan Fox is not shy about her body. However, the actress has gone to great lengths to protect her private life of late, especially since having two sons with husband Brian Austin Green. But during an appearance on Ellen today, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles star finally gave the world a look at the two most important young men in her life: Bodhi, 2 months, and Noah, 19 months. And the kids disappoint in the cuteness department, as you can see here: Megan Fox Debuts Baby Pics on Ellen “The first time I was here, I was pregnant and no one knew it. And then the second time, I’d just had my baby, but I got pregnant again,” Fox told the host, joking: “You’re sort of like a fertility good luck charm.” The actress also admitted that neither pregnancy was planned, quipping: “We can’t let Brian near me anymore.” That’s sort of understandable, though, isn’t it? Has Megan Fox seen this collection of Megan Fox pictures ? Check out a bunch of other memorable Ellen moments and segments here: 23 Great Moments in Ellen History Open Slideshow 1. Rebel Wilson and Ellen DeGeneres – “Watching Cats on the Internet” Rebel Wilson and Ellen DeGeneres perform a track here off their album, “White Ladies Rapping.” Sit back and enjoy “Watching Cats on the Internet” now! View As List 1. Rebel Wilson and Ellen DeGeneres – “Watching Cats on the Internet” Rebel Wilson and Ellen DeGeneres perform a track here off their album, “White Ladies Rapping.” Sit back and enjoy “Watching Cats on the Internet” now! 2. Zac Efron to Ellen: Happy Birthday! Ellen DeGeneres is a very lucky woman. Watch Zac Efron serenade her for her birthday here. 3. Kim Kardashian Gets a New Bikini Kim Kardashian talks Christmas cards and bikinis in this chat with Ellen. Watch the star get a new bathing suit now. 4. Ellen DeGeneres Defends Marriage, Slams Tabloids Ellen DeGeneres is very happy in her marriage. She makes that very clear in this monologue, slamming a Star magazine report. 5. Ellen DeGeneres Christmas Card Reveal Ellen DeGeneres unveils her Christmas Card in this video. You MUST see what it looks like.
Forget fixing politics in D.C., Kerry Washington now has a new full-time job: a mom. The 37-year-old “Scandal” actress and her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, welcomed daughter Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha on April 21, TMZ is reporting. This is the first child for the couple, who were married in June of 2013. The actress kept her pregnancy… Read more
Frankie Knuckles DJ and house music pioneer, died Monday. He was 59. The “godfather,” a Chicago resident, “died unexpectedly” at home, his longtime business partner Frederick Dunson confirmed to the Chicago Tribune . Bronx-born Frankie Warren Knuckles Jr. (yup, his real name) honed his DJ skills in NYC, moving to Chicago in the late ’70s as the disco scene was dying. Along with a group of house music innovators, the young Knuckles went on to become a cult hero overseas in Europe’s rave-oriented club scene. Also a producer, Knuckles went on to work with some of music’s biggest stars, including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, and Diana Ross. Morales, along with Knuckles’ successors, mourned his passing Monday. “I am devastated to write that my dear friend Frankie Knuckles has passed away today,” he wrote. “Can’t write anymore than this at the moment. I’m sorry.” Chicago DJ Vince Lawrence wrote on his Facebook page, in memoriam: “A legend has fallen. All hail Frankie Knuckles an inspiration to us all.” Knuckles once told the Tribune in an interview why he championed house music . He felt as if the dance floor was a “safe haven” for all communities. “God has a place on the dance floor,” he said. “We wouldn’t have all the things we have if it wasn’t for God. We wouldn’t have the one thing that keeps us sane … music.” “It’s the one thing that calms people down.” Celebrities We Lost in 2014 Open Slideshow 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed! View As List 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed! 2. James Avery James Avery has passed away. The beloved star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was 65. 3. Pete Seeger Pete Seeger has passed away. The late singer and activist was 94. 4. Shirley Temple Shirley Temple was a childhood star in the 1930s. She passed away at the age of 85. 5. Phil Everly A photo of the late Phil Everly. He passed away in early 2014. 6. Anna Gordy Gaye Anna Gordy Gaye passed away in early 2014. She was the sister of Berry Gordy and the wife of Marvin Gaye. 7. Eric Lawson Eric Lawson stars here as The Marloboro Man. He died from lung cancer at the age of 72. 8. Roy Garber Roy Garber passed away in January 2014. He was a star on Shipping Wars. 9. Cassandra Lynn Hensley Rest in peace, Cassandra Lynn Hensley. The Playboy Playmate was found dead in January 2014. 10. Darryl Robinson Darryl Robinson of Cooking Channel fame has died. He was just 50. 11. Sid Caesar Sid Caesar has died. He was 91 years old and will be missed. 12. Ralph Waite Ralph Waite is seen here on NCIS. The actor died at the age of 86. 13. John Henson Picture Rest in peace, John Henson. This member of The Muppets family died in early 2014. 14. Jamie Coots Jamie Coots has died from a snake bite. The reality star appeared on the series Snake Salvation. 15. Michele Savoia Michele Savoia, a famed Broadway costume designer, has passed away at the age of 55. 16. Bob Casale Bob Casale, second from right, was the guitarist for the ’80s band Devo, best known for the hit song “Whip It.” R.I.P. 17. Harold Ramis Harold Ramis passed away at the age of 69. We’ll always adore the actor for his role in Ghostbusters. 18. Jim Lange Jim Lange has passed away. The Dating Game host was 81. 19. Tim Wilson Comedian Tim Wilson, who incorporated NASCAR into his routines, has died. R.I.P. 20. Speaker Knockerz Speaker Knockerz has passed away. The young emerging rapper was only 19. 21. Sheila MacRae Sheila MacRae, best known as Alice from The Honeymooners, died in March 2014 at the age of 92. 22. Cynthia Lynn Cynthia Lynn has died. The Hogan’s Heroes star was 76. 23. Bob Thomas Veteran journalist Bob Thomas has passed away at the age of 92. R.I.P. 24. Wesley Warren Wesley Warren, The Man with the 132-Pound Scrotum, died in March 2014 of a non-scrotum related injury. 25. David Brenner David Brenner has died. The fixture on The Tonight Show was 78. 26. L’Wren Scott L’Wren Scott, a fashion designer and the girlfriend of Mick Jagger, is dead. She was 49. 27. Scott Asheton Scott Asheton of The Stooges has died. The drummer was 64. 28. James Rebhorn James Rebhorn enjoyed a long, impressive acting career. He died at the age of 65. 29. Kate O’Mara Kate O’Mara of Dynasty fame has died at the age of 74. R.I.P. 30. Frankie Knuckles Frankie Knuckles, acclaimed DJ and house music mastermind, died March 31 at age 59.
In a stunning revelation certain to shock fans the world over, Selena Gomez revealed via Twitter today that she’s four months pregnant with her first child. The father? None other than her troubled on-again, off-again boyfriend Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Pictures: Young, Star-Crossed Love Open Slideshow 1. Justin Bieber With Selena Gomez Photo Justin Bieber loves him some Selena Gomez. Just see these pics from happier times and you’ll know it. View As List 1. Justin Bieber With Selena Gomez Photo Justin Bieber loves him some Selena Gomez. Just see these pics from happier times and you’ll know it. 2. Justin Bieber Loves Selena Gomez Justin Bieber loves Selena Gomez. Just see these pics from happier times and you’ll know it. 3. Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber Photo Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber during one of their many stints as a couple. Or at least a couple of hot stars who hooked up. 4. Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Instagram Photo Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are back together again. Check out this Instagram pic and see for yourself. 5. Justin Bieber Shirtess With Selena Gomez Justin Bieber is shirtless with Selena Gomez in a hot new Instagram photo. 6. Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Instagram Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez in an Instagram pic that briefly made the online rounds before he took it down. 7. Justin and Selena in the Water Remember the good times between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez? They cozy up big time in this photograph. 8. Jelena Makes Out! Selena Gomez gets her bikini on here. And her makeout session with Justin Bieber. 9. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber on Vacation Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber share a romantic moment here while on vacation. We really hope these two make it! 10. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber Together Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber arrived at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in this photo. They look cute together, don’t they? 11. Selena and Justin Hug Is everything as happy-go-lucky as it seems here between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez? Rumors sprung up in the summer of 2012 that placed this relationship on the rocks. 12. Justin with Selena Selena Gomez has a great reason for smiling large in this photo. She’s staring right at Justin Bieber! 13. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Photograph Justin Bieber looks quite smitten with Selena Gomez in this Twitter photo, doesn’t he? The couple is celebrating Justin’s 18th birthday in Hollywood. 14. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez on Oscar Night Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were fortunate to each have a very cute date on Oscar night 2011: one another! 15. Jelena Smooch Justin Bieber lays a kiss on Selena Gomez in this cute photo. The former has said he’d like to be a young father. 16. Jelena Date Pic Justin Bieber loves a good smoothies. The singer and girlfriend Selena Gomez are seen here on a date. 17. Justin and Selena as One Justin and Selena as One. That’s the name of this ridiculous statue, which was created by some idiot named Daniel Edwards. 18. Selena and Justin Photo Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez appear on stage together here. But the real news is what goes on between these two off stage! 19. Cleavage Ogling Like what you see, Justin Bieber? The singer ogles girlfriend Selena Gomez in this shot from the MuchMusic Video Awards. 20. Lovey Dovey Couple Selena Gomez looks over at Justin Bieber in this photo. It’s easy to imagine what she is thinking, isn’t it? 21. Jelena Kiss They made it clear at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are very much an item. 22. A Justin Bieber Foot Rub Justin Bieber gives Selena Gomez a foot rub in this Twit pic. We’re really sorry, gals. You might wanna turn away. 23. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez at Dinner Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez went out to dinner for the former’s 17th birthday. They wanted to be left alone by photographers. 24. Justin and Selena Justin Bieber gives a sexy nod to his girlfriend in this photo. Yup, he and Selena Gomez are very much an item. 25. Taylor Swift: Grossed Out By Jelena Kiss Watch Taylor Swift react to Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez pecking each other on the cheek in this gif. It’s rather classic. 26. Adorable Hand Holders It doesn’t get much more clear than this: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are holding hands! 27. Precious Twosome Are they or aren’t they? That’s the question fans are debating, as they watch Justin Bieber hang out often with Selena Gomez. 28. Near Hand Holding! Their hands are almost touching! Check out Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez going for a walk in Miami together. 29. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber Photo Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber at the 2011 American Music Awards held at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. “Been keeping quiet for too long,” the 21-year-old singer tweeted. “So happy to finally share my news with you guys! Justin and I are expecting!” Bombarded by requests for further details, Selena later tweeted that she’s “4 months along,” adding that she and Bieber “couldn’t be happier” about the news. The shocking (or maybe not so shocking) tweets come on the heels of yesterday’s news that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are engaged . Neither party could be reached for comment and Justin has been uncharacteristically quiet on social media sites since the news was announced. The 20-year-old dad-to-be’s only activity during the last 48 hours has been a cryptic tweet of a winking smiley face and the words “believe it, haters.” Other details of the pregnancy, according to sources close to the couple: In tribute to his best friend, Justin has reportedly insisted that the child be named Lil Za , Jr. Justin has already contacted an artist who specializes in tattoos for infants and allegedly told a friend he’d like the child to have “double sleeves” and a Canadian maple leaf in the center of his chest. Selena is scheduled to begin shooting a sequel to the film Spring Breakers just 2 days after her due date, but believes she’ll have no trouble getting her bikini body back in time. And, of course, the most important part of this story: April Fools!!! Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez GRINDING Open Slideshow 1. Selena Gomez Straddles Justing Bieber Selena Gomez assumes the position in Justin Bieber’s new Instagram video. View As List 1. Selena Gomez Straddles Justing Bieber Selena Gomez assumes the position in Justin Bieber’s new Instagram video. 2. Selena Up Against the Wall Justin Bieber has Selena Gomez back where he wants her in this video he posted online. 3. Justin Bieber Hoists Selena Gomez Selena Gomez assumes the position in a screen capture from Justin Bieber’s new Instagram video. HOT? 4. Eyes Are on the Prize Justin Bieber is squarely fixated on Selena Gomez’s rear end up in here. 5. Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber Instagram Embrace Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber share an embrace in a frame from the video he put on Instagram. 6. Wrapped Around Him Selena Gomez’s body is back where no one wants to see it – wrapped around Justin Bieber. 7. Justin Bieber Screen Shot A screen grab from Justin Bieber’s new Instagram video. A shirtless one at that. 8. Douche in Motion Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber work out some new choreography. He refuses to wear shirts.