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Don Williams Dies; Country Music Legend Was 78

Sad news out of Nashville today, as multiple outlets are reporting that country music icon Don Williams has passed away at the age of 78.  Best known for such hit songs as “Tulsa Time,” “Good Ole Boys Like Me,” and “It Must Be Love,” Williams’ tall stature and soothing, baritone voice earned him the nickname “the Gentle Giant.” Williams’ death was confirmed today by a statement from his publicist, who revealed that the singer passed away at home following “a short illness.” After beginning his career with the folk-pop outlet the Pozo-Seco Singers in early ’60s, Williams went solo in 1972. He charted his first hit with “The Shelter of Your Eyes” the following year. From there, Williams quickly developed a reputation as one of the country world’s most talented vocalists. He remained a favorite among country music purists for decades, scoring number one hits as recently as the ’90s, and amassing huge followings in such unlikely corners of the world as Kenya and New Zealand. Following the news of his death, thousands of fans, friends, and fellow musicians took to social media to pay tribute to Williams. The diversity of artists who cite him as a major influence is a testament to Williams’ universal appeal and unmatched songwriting prowess. Earlier this year, a collection of artists including Dierks Bentley, Brandy Clark, Lady Antebellum, and Jason Isbell recorded covers of their favorite Williams’ tunes for the tribute album Gentle Giants: The Songs of Don Williams . “In giving voice to songs like ‘Good Ole Boys Like Me,’ ‘Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good,’ and ‘Amanda,’ Don Williams offered calm, beauty, and a sense of wistful peace that is in short supply these days,” said Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young in a statement released moments ago. “His music will forever be a balm in troublesome times. Everyone who makes country music with grace, intelligence, and ageless intent will do so while standing on the shoulders of this gentle giant.” In March of 2016, Williams announced that he would be retiring from touring and recording after more than fifty years in the music industry. “It’s time to hang my hat up and enjoy some quiet time at home,” Williams said in his final interview. “I’m so thankful for my fans, my friends and my family for their everlasting love and support,” Williams is survived by his wife, Joy, and their two sons. Our thoughts go out to the Williams family during this difficult time. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2017: In Memoriam

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Farrah Abraham Responds to Vaginal Rejuvenation Backlash!

You know how Farrah Abraham is shamelessly plugging vaginal rejuvenation on Instagram? In addition to questions over why the 26-year-old would possibly need the procedure (leading some to wonder if she might be having incontinence issues), the fact that Farrah was posting about it at all stirred up controversy. Well, now Farrah’s responded to the backlash, so … brace yourselves. Okay, so as we mentioned, Farrah posted a little video of herself consulting with a conspicuously made up doctor who talked to her about the procedure. The procedure involves moving a wand of sorts in and out of Farrah’s vagina for several minutes. This isn’t the first time that Farrah Abraham’s gotten her vagina rejuvenated , folks. “What this does is distributes little wounds through radio frequency which kind of breaks up the collagen and forces it to restore during that healing process, so everything becomes tighter and you actually experience …” And then Farrah Abraham, to our cringing horror, says “Like I’m 16 again!” (Let’s not hold up 16-year-old girls as some sort of sexual ideal, because that is incredibly gross, folks) Folks on the interwebs did not hold back their thoughts about Farrah, either, even criticizing her in the context of being a mother. Though the procedure described was not surgical, one follower thought that it set a bad example for Farrah’s 8-year-old. “My god … poor little Sophia. A mother who ‘loves’ her body so much she altered every bit of it. Great example. I hope Sophia will grow into a strong and independent woman who does not need her ‘mother’ to be around.” Again, this is not the same as a boob job or a nose job, though there  are  surgical forms of vaginal rejuvenation. “Farrah why? I understand you’re a mom and need the procedure for personal reasons but why make it public? Have respect as a mother for your child and for others.” As we mentioned, though vaginas almost always revert to their previous size after childbirth, the treatment that Farrah received could be used to attempt to treat postpartum incontinence. Another was perplexed why a woman Farrah’s age would need any sort of “rejuvenation.” “Aren’t you like 25? Why do you need this?” Farrah is 26, but that is “like 25” and the question remains reasonable. But Farrah spoke out against the controversy that she herself created with her posts. “My lady parts are happy.” How nice for them? “I don’t know. I just like to share things, especially if it’s good and health related and I don’t know. Today though it’s just about fashion, Sophia and I’m just proud of this little baby boss.” Before she deflects to her daughter (yeah, we saw that), Farrah explains what looks like a clear advertisement as part of her fondness for sharing things. One, it was probably an ad. Two, it seems like she loves negative attention. “I think it’s just best to ignore negativity and only welcome positivity in your life and I think that shows for Sophia and hopefully myself over the years and I’m just really happy about that.” That sounds like a positive message. If you’re thinking that Farrah sounds like a great mom, though, remember that she admitted to forgetting Sophia in a store . Which is difficult to imagine. “I would say I do that by complimenting her and making sure she feels secure — whether it’s with her eyebrows or whatever it may be.” Didn’t Farrah pluck and wax her daughter’s unibrow when Sophia was still preschool aged? If Sophia has insecurities about her eyebrows, we think that we can identify their source. Now, there’s a lot to criticize about Farrah that’s totally fair game. But, though nobody wants to hear about it, she can alter her flesh prison as much as she likes. If we want to have choice words about Farrah Abraham, we can talk about how obnoxious she can be. Or about how she sets feminism back by another year every time that she tries to mask her Lena Dunham-like quest for negative attention by wrapping it in the flag of female empowerment. Or, better yet, you can raise hell about Farrah Abraham’s disgusting and racist antics on reality television. What she does with her vagina, though, is pretty much up to her. View Slideshow: Farrah Abraham: A Ridiculous, Sometimes X-Rated Life in GIFs

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Justin Bieber: Stolen Nude Photos Appear on Selena Gomez’s Instagram Page

Every time a new round of explicit photos stolen from a celebrity’s private collection goes public, there’s a renewed outcry to tighten security and ramp up enforcement of existing laws. Unfortunately, most of the time, the perpetrators go unpunished, and it’s typically not long before a new round of celebrity nudes goes public. The latest victim is Justin Bieber, and in a bizarre twist, the singer’s  ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez was also victimized by the hackers. According to TMZ, several nude photos of Bieber appeared on Gomez’s Instagram page Monday afternoon. The site reports that the hackers captioned the photo with lewd comments about Bieber and boasts about their hacking abilities. “LOOK AT THIS N-GGA LIL SHRIMPY,” they wrote, before encouraging users to follow three Instagram accounts, each of which only has a handful of posts, but several thousand followers. “We run da scene,” they concluded. The hackers Instagram accounts have been suspended, and their handles are being kept from public view pending an investigation.  Gomez quickly deactivated her account after the hack. She is now back on Instagram, and has not yet publicly commented on the incident. Bieber has also not yet commented on the situation, and it’s possible that both singers will simply refuse to acknowledge the hackers, as they seem to be seeking notoriety. This is not the first time that Bieber has been hacked , and sadly, it looks as though it may not be the last. There are those who have argued that like obnoxious paparazzi and over-zealous fans, a lack of digital privacy is just a reality of life as a celebrity in the 21st century. The problem with that argument, of course, is that sharing someone’s nude photos without their consent constitutes a sex crime, and a world where famous people are forced to accept being victimized by sexual predators, is surely one that none of us wants to live in. We don’t pretend to have the answer to the growing problem, but we’re certain that a complacent shrug is not the solution. This time, the photos were removed quickly, but both Justin and Selena have no doubt been left with lingering feelings of vulnerability. Past victims of photo hacking have described feelings of anxiety so intense they were unable to leave their homes. Both celebrities and non-famous folks who have been victims of hacks are acutely aware of a reality that most of us do are best to ignore at 2017: Each of us is more exposed than ever before, and few among of us have any real sense of what it takes to keep out personal data safe. Today it’s Justin Bieber, but tomorrow it could be anyone. View Slideshow: Justin Bieber Fans Offer #PrayersForBieber in Wake of Tour Cancelation

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Taylor Swift Video Director: Enough with the Beyonce Comparisons!

We’re guessing this hasn’t exactly been the return Taylor Swift envisioned. First, the singer was criticized for a drawn out tease of her new album, taking three days on Instagram to share various snake-themed videos that got kind of old and obvious right away. Then, Swift released ” Look at What You Made Me Do ,” her first single in years. And people HATED it . Then , Swift teased the music video that will debut during tonight’s MTV VMAS… … and a certain segment of the population really let her have it. Based on Swift’s all-black outfit and the alignment of her backup dances, Taylor is accused of copying Beyonce . Members of the passionate Beyhive think Swift stole her look and portions of the music video from Beyonce’s “Formation” performance at the Super Bowl and from her video for the track “Lemonade.” “Lemonade and Minute Maid,” one Internet user wrote rather harshly, while others offered critiques such as the following: On Friday night, however, Joseph Kahn came to Swift’s defense. The Grammy-winning director behind Swift’s “Bad Blood” video, as well as Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name” and “Jumpin Jumpin,” Tweeted his reaction to fan speculation that Tay was making like Bey. “I’ve worked with Beyoncé a few times,” Kahn wrote. “She’s an amazing person. The #LWYMMDvideo is not in her art space. Love and respect to Bey.” Interesting take and perspective, right? The shot of Swift and her male dancers all lined up in an elegant ballroom is the one that has Beyonce fans must upset. “Beyonce played on being a plantation owner in Formation & now that Taylor Swift is ripping from it she’s trying to be one too,” wrote one critic on social media. And others have been ripping Swift for the way she launched her comeback, for the single itself and then for the video. “The song is a poor man’s Britney, the video’s gonna be a poor man’s Beyonce,” explained another hater. “Taylor Swift wants to be anyone but Taylor Swift.” Ouch . We’ll get a chance to view the entire video on Sunday night at the MTV Video Music Awards. It’s probably best to withhold judgment until then. “There’s something to that ‘Formation’ shot I painted out and you haven’t seen yet,” Kahn added on Twitter, teasing the video’s upcoming premiere and writing: “Stay tuned Sunday #LWYMMDvideo #SneakyAsian.” We’ll be doing that for sure. Will you?!? View Slideshow: Taylor Swift Albums: The Definitive Countdown!

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Jesse Williams, Your F*ck Boy Is Showing: Says Ex-Wife Is Privileged For Staying At Home With Nanny

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Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty Actor  Jesse Williams and soon-to-be ex-wife  Aryn-Drake Lee are in the midst of a nasty custody battle. Drake-Lee recently told the courts that she fears her children will be exposed to a ‘revolving door’ of women as Williams embraces his new single life. She also claimed the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star has a violent temper that makes her fear for her children’s well-being,  TMZ  reports. The mother of two is asking for a court order requesting that Jesse’s girlfriends stay away from their kids until he’s been dating them for atleast six months. Williams is firing back at the allegations, saying that Drake-Lee is controlling his visitations only because she has the “incredible privilege of being a stay-at-home mom with a full-time nanny.” Jesse claims Drake-Lee’s custody of the kids leads her to ‘micro-manage’ the time he spends with his family–going as far as ignoring his FaceTime calls. He also rejects the allegations that he is aggressive, saying it is Drake-Lee who yelled in front of the kids and even slammed the front door on Jesse’s leg during an altercation. Drake-Lee’s lawyer, Jill Hersh spoke to TMZ, saying that Jesse’s claims are unfounded. “It is a shame that Mr. Williams chose to place the children and his family’s transition in the public domain,” she said. SOURCE: TMZ RELATED LINKS Jesse Williams’ Wife Fears Their Kids Being Exposed To ‘A Revolving Door Of Women’ Jesse Williams Touches On Divorce In Jay-Z’s ‘Footnotes For 4:44’ Jesse Williams And Estranged Wife In Nasty Custody Fight Over Two Children

Jesse Williams, Your F*ck Boy Is Showing: Says Ex-Wife Is Privileged For Staying At Home With Nanny

Jesse Williams, Your F*ck Boy Is Showing: Says Ex-Wife Is Privileged For Staying At Home With Nanny

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Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty Actor  Jesse Williams and soon-to-be ex-wife  Aryn-Drake Lee are in the midst of a nasty custody battle. Drake-Lee recently told the courts that she fears her children will be exposed to a ‘revolving door’ of women as Williams embraces his new single life. She also claimed the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star has a violent temper that makes her fear for her children’s well-being,  TMZ  reports. The mother of two is asking for a court order requesting that Jesse’s girlfriends stay away from their kids until he’s been dating them for atleast six months. Williams is firing back at the allegations, saying that Drake-Lee is controlling his visitations only because she has the “incredible privilege of being a stay-at-home mom with a full-time nanny.” Jesse claims Drake-Lee’s custody of the kids leads her to ‘micro-manage’ the time he spends with his family–going as far as ignoring his FaceTime calls. He also rejects the allegations that he is aggressive, saying it is Drake-Lee who yelled in front of the kids and even slammed the front door on Jesse’s leg during an altercation. Drake-Lee’s lawyer, Jill Hersh spoke to TMZ, saying that Jesse’s claims are unfounded. “It is a shame that Mr. Williams chose to place the children and his family’s transition in the public domain,” she said. SOURCE: TMZ RELATED LINKS Jesse Williams’ Wife Fears Their Kids Being Exposed To ‘A Revolving Door Of Women’ Jesse Williams Touches On Divorce In Jay-Z’s ‘Footnotes For 4:44’ Jesse Williams And Estranged Wife In Nasty Custody Fight Over Two Children

Jesse Williams, Your F*ck Boy Is Showing: Says Ex-Wife Is Privileged For Staying At Home With Nanny

Seeing Double: Amina Buddafly’s New Look Has Us Seeing Tara

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Source: Rodrigo Vaz / Getty The baby daddy drama between reality TV stars  Amina Buddafly   and Tara Wallace left viewers puzzled episode after episode of ‘Love & Hip Hop: NY.’ Why couldn’t they leave Peter Gunz alone? Despite the mess, Amina and Peter are still married, but the singer’s latest hair-do has many fans wondering if the memory of her infamous love triangle with Tara lives on: Are these two mamas twinning? Take a look and vote below: Take Our Poll RELATED LINKS We Can’t Go Through Our Day Without Acknowledging Peter Gunz’s Baby Maker Tara Tried To Smack Out Peter’s Teeth When She Found Out About Amina’s Tattoo  

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Chester Bennington’s Widow Releases Statement: My Life Is a Tragedy

Last week, the music world was shocked by the news that beloved Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington had passed away  at the age of 41. Shortly thereafter, investigators confirmed Bennington’s cause of death . Perhaps mimicking the recent suicide of his friend Chris Cornell , Bennington had hung himself in his Los Angeles home, where his body was discovered by a housekeeper. He died on what would have been Cornell’s 53rd birthday. Hundreds of thousands have paid tribute to Bennington online, including many of the famous friends he made over the course of his 17-year music career.  Today, the singer’s grief-stricken widow made her first public statement since Bennington’s passing. Her words reflect not only her own heartbreak, but also the grief endured by those who knew Bennington best, including his six children. “One week ago, I lost my soulmate and my children lost their hero – their Daddy,” Talinda Bennington wrote. “We had a fairytale life and now it has turned into some sick Shakespearean tragedy.” Talinda went on to say that she hopes her love for her children will sustain her through this incredibly difficult time. She also reminded fans that their words of support are deeply appreciated. “How do I move on? How do I pick up my shattered soul? The only answer I know is to raise our babies with every ounce of love I have left,” Talinda stated. “I want to let my community and the fans worldwide know that we feel your love. We feel your loss as well. My babies are so young to have lost their daddy. And I know that all of you will help keep his memory alive.” She concluded with a tribute to her departed husband that’s sure to leave many fans in tears. “He was a bright, loving soul with an angel’s voice,” Talida wrote. “And now he is pain-free singing his songs in all of our hearts. May God bless us all and help us turn to one another when we are in pain. Chester would’ve wanted us to do so. Rest In Peace, my love.” Bennington’s family members have stated that while they appreciate the well-wishes from fans, they plan to lay the singer to rest in a private ceremony. Our thoughts go out to Chester’s loved ones during this difficult time. View Slideshow: Chester Bennington: Celebrities React to Singer’s Shocking Suicide

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Justin Bieber Cancels Tour Because of Religious Beliefs, Screws Over Crew Members

If you’re a true Belieber, then by now, you’ve no doubt heard the disheartening news. Justin Bieber has canceled the remaining dates on his “Purpose” tour, leaving tens of thousands of fans gravely disappointed. Reps for the Biebs claim he was simply too tired to carry on, and that excuse shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Bieber has cited exhaustion for canceling numerous events in the past, usually letting a whole lot of fans down in the process. Many on social media have been quite vocal in their curiosity over just what the hell is making a seemingly healthy 23-year-old so damn tired all the time. But now, it looks as though JB called off the tour not for reasons having to do with his body … but rather due to a crisis of the soul, girl. Yes, TMZ is reporting that Justin has found Jesus , and Jesus … doesn’t like arena shows? We’re not really sure, but sources close to Justin say his involvement with the Hillsong Church led the singer to decision that he should cancel the remaining 14 stops on his tour. It’s important to note that those same sources insist Hillsong leader Carl Lentz did not encourage Justin to cancel the dates. Unfortunately, it seems Bieber is getting his signals crossed, as canceling the tour is probably no what J.C. would’ve done. You see, it’s not just the fans Bieber is letting down, but his dozens of crew members who now find themselves unexpectedly out of a job. TMZ says the crew is “incredibly pissed off at him,” as many were living paycheck-to-paycheck and now have to worry about their immediate financial futures. According to the site, anonymous crew members are scoffing at the idea that this is part of some spiritual awakening for Justin. Instead, that say it’s just more of the bratty behavior that he’s been known for for years. Bieber has yet to speak out on the matter directly. He’s probably too tired. Or he’s in church. Whatever his excuse for being lame is these days, that’s what’s going on. View Slideshow: Justin Bieber Fans Offer #PrayersForBieber in Wake of Tour Cancelation

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Uh Oh Usher… A Bunch Of Ladies May Be Lawyering Up With Lisa Bloom Over Unprotected Sex With Singer

(A Fraioli/SplashNews) Usher Raymond May Be Facing Multiple Lawsuits It was all good just a few weeks ago… Usher Raymond was photographed at the Palio di Siena in Italy with friends in early July, just weeks before legal documents were leaked alleging he paid a pretty penny to a young woman who claimed he was responsible for giving her an STD . Since then another woman has filed suit, this time for $10 million claiming she had a liaison with Raymond earlier this year and alleging he never disclosed his status. Now it appears the singer may have more lawsuits on his plate, with Lisa Bloom tweeting that she’s been contacted by other women… How much unprotected sex did Usher have after his herpes diagnosis? Women are reaching out to me. How dare he endanger women's health? — Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) July 22, 2017 It's also a violation of criminal law in many states to have unprotected sex without disclosure of your STD. As it should be. — Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) July 22, 2017 Do you think Usher should be worried? Or is Lisa Bloom bluffing? More shots from his time in Siena below:

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