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Drake: SLAMMED For Mocking Kid Cudi’s Mental Illness on New Diss Track

For a Canadian fella, Drake can be ruder than a Tim Horton’s customer when they’re out of Timbits the morning after a Maple leafs loss, dontchaknow. The emcee/human quivering lip has recently made an effort to shed his image as the baby panda of the rap world by going HAM on some of his rivals. Now he’s known as the baby panda who needs a nap of rap. It all started with Drake’s feud with Meek Mill . The hip hop community seemed to universally agreed that Drake had murdered Mr. Minaj with a pair of blistering diss tracks, to which Meek never responded in any compelling way. It was a clean, decisive victory, but it gave Drizzy a taste for blood. Next thing we knew Aubrey was attacking everything that moved. He’s in that part of the musician biopic where he alienates all his friends with his diva-like behavior. His business partnership with his mentor appears to be over due to the revelation that Drake banged Lil Wayne’s girlfriend . Rihanna dumped Drake because … actually, that probably had less to do with his new attitude and more to do with the fact that they had no business going out to begin with. Anyway, the point is, Drake sees nothing but targets everywhere he goes these days. And it seems that the latest shots he fired have seriously pissed off some of his biggest fans. Rapper Kid Cudi checked into rehab to be treated for depression earlier this month. Cudi revealed that he’d been experiencing suicidal thoughts and public figures from all walks of like praised the acclaimed artist for opening up about his condition. Then Drake came along and undid all that progress with an ignorant-ass track in which he dismissed Cudi’s mental illness as a “phase”: Drake: “Two Birds, One Stone” Drake also seems to imply that Cudi is addicted to prescription pills, rapping: “You stay Xan and Perc’ed up so reality set in, you don’t gotta face it.” Cudi hasn’t replied because, ya know, he’s in rehab. Unfortunately, he may not get the chance to fire back. Drake also disses Pusha T in his new song, a rapper who’s done the sort of things that Aubrey’s only read about in the liner notes of a Biggie album. For Drake’s sake we hope Push decides to settle this thing on wax. Otherwise, Drizzy might wind up one sorry hoser. View Slideshow: 29 Drake Photos and Videos That Are Pure Drizzy

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Feminist Claims She Was Sexually Assaulted in Virtual Reality

Jordan Belamire has been sexually assaulted three times in her life, she says. Twice in real life, specifically, and once in virtual reality.  Belamire (an alias) says she was playing a game, QuiVr, on her brother-in-law’s HTC Vive VR system when she was sexually assaulted. She’s not saying she was assaulted in the room while playing the game, she’s claiming she was violated in the virtual world of the game. According to Belamire, she was shooting zombies with strangers in QuiVr’s multiplayer mode when another player began to rub her chest. Virtually, but she says it was just as bad as the “real” thing. “I’ve been groped in real life, once in a Starbucks in broad daylight. I know what it’s like to happen in person ,” Belamire, 30, told CNN. “The shock and disgust I felt was not too far off from that.” Another user, BigBro442, had caught on that she was a woman because her mic streamed her voice through to the virtual world.  Belamire yelled “Stop!” as BigBro442 grabbed her. That only made the bad situation worse, she said, as “he chased me around, making grabbing and pinching motions near my chest.” “Emboldened, he even shoved his hand toward my virtual crotch and began rubbing,” she wrote in a post that has gone viral online. Not everyone is buying into her claim that this is assault. “Please explain how someone can be assaulted in any form in VR. This seems to be someone whining just to whine,” said one commenter. Belamire temporarily suspended her Twitter as a result.  Saying she is “more disturbed by the backlash than the VR incident itself,” she says she rejects the idea that this is someone harmless. Virtual Reality Sexual Assault: Is It a Real Thing? “It’s not real, therefore it’s OK; this is the amoral substructure of gaming culture,” wrote sociologist and gaming critic Katherine Cross. “This, more than anonymity, is the source of much gender and racial harassment on the internet,” she says in her essay, “Ethics for Cyborgs.” Other women have described similar experiences in VR. “I still tensed up and felt uncomfortable, and removing the headset didn’t take that feeling away,” says one gamer of her own harassment. Indeed, Belamire told CNN that the hand that stroked her body felt “very lifelike. You can make the fingers move in really realistic ways.”  No, it’s not the same thing as real life, but it has an impact, she says, and one that’s severe enough that it should be taken very seriously. Some industry critics suggest that there needs to be a code of conduct in VR since its psychological effects are still new and unknown. Do you agree that this problem needs real monitoring? Or is this much ado about (sorry) virtually nothing?

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Kevin Meaney Dies; Beloved Comedian Was 60 Years Old

Kevin Meaney, a veteran stand-up comedian and occasional actor, was found dead on Friday at his home in Forestburgh, New York. He was 60 years old. Agent Tom Ingegno says Meaney’s cause of death wasn’t immediately known. Meaney had been scheduled to perform Saturday night in Rhode Island, according to his official website. Following his first HBO special in 1986, Meaney was thrust into the spotlight, debuting on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1987. He would appear on the iconic late-night program over a dozen times. Meaney also starred in the CBS sitcom Uncle Buck, which ran for one season in 1990 and appeared on Saturday Night Live. Additionally, he guest-starred on 30 Rock and 2 Broke Girls, played a role in multiple HBO specials and lent his voice to animated fare such as Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Garfield and Friends and Mad Jack the Pirate. Fellow comedians were quick to offer condolences on Twitter after news of Meaney’s death broke. Here is a sampling of what they wrote in the star’s memory: Elsewhere, Bob Saget wrote: “Kevin Meaney. So kind. So damn funny. So sorry for his loved ones for his loss. Rest In Peace dear Kevin.” Judd Apatow Tweeted: “Kevin Meaney was as funny as they get and the nicest man. He could make you lose your mind laughing. A very special person.” Said David Cross: “R.I.P. Kevin Meaney. A true, and rare, comedy legend. And one of the nicest guys you could ever hope to meet as well.” We pass along our condolences as well. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Passed Away in 2016: Gone, But Not Forgotten

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Lindsay Lohan: Is She Going Back to Jail?!

Lindsay Lohan just can’t catch a damn break, can she? Or rather, she can catch a break, but she has this awful instinct every time she gets her hands on one to set it on fire and run away screaming. Our beloved LiLo has been in a bad way for several years now, and, bless her heart, things are only about to get worse. Remember when Lindsay moved to London  a couple of years ago? You remember, she did that play and she was only a little bit flaky and she kept talking about how she could get a new start in a new country? Yeah, it didn’t work out so great. Lindsay is now being sued for unpaid rent to the tune of around $95,000. Apparently she’s been unable to pay up for her fancy London apartment, and the landlords have had enough. She reportedly has until November 8th to hand over all that money, and if she doesn’t, she’ll be made to file for bankruptcy. “Lindsay is an an absolute mess,” a source explains. “She has blown virtually all her money, and has basically resigned herself to being declared bankrupt.” “The whole situation is incredibly tragic, and for Lindsay this is an astonishing fall from grace.” But wait, it gets worse! Her sketchy ex , Egor Tarabasov, is also claiming that Lindsay stole nearly $30,000 worth of his belongings during their time together. And Egor wants her to be arrested. He’s saying that she took items like a Rolex, a diamond ring, designer clothes, a fancy painting … you know, stuff you could imagine Lindsay Lohan stealing. But “the thing he really wants back,” according to a friend of his, “which, ironically, is of very little monetary value, is a small gold Russian orthodox cross which was given to him by his dead godfather.” What a gross, awful situation. It’s difficult because while it’s definitely easy to think that Lindsay Lohan stole some jewelry — she’s been known to do so from time to time — it’s also hard to believe anything this creeper says. Lindsay’s said that Egor was incredibly abusive , to the point that she thought he’d kill her. So is Egor telling the truth? Is he trying to make her look bad? Is he a disgusting leech who just needs to take Lindsay’s name out of his mouth forever? Who knows, but man, poor Lindsay. View Slideshow: 13 Celebrities Who Have Filed for Bankruptcy

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Jessica Drake, Adult Film Star, Accuses Donald Trump of Sexual Misconduct

Another woman has come out and accused Donald Trump of inappropriate sexual behavior. This one is a bit more notable than past accusers, however, because she is an adult movie star. Her name is Jessica Drake and she is the 11th person to make such allegations against the Republican nominee for President. Flanked by civil rights attorney Gloria Allred on Saturday afternoon, Drake spoke publicly about her claims against the Republican presidential candidate, telling reporters the following: “Ten years ago, I was working for Wicked Pictures, an adult film company, at a golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. “I was at Wicked’s booth when I met Donald Trump in the celebrity gift room early in the morning before he teed off. He flirted with me and invited me to walk along the golf course with him, which I did. “During that time, he asked me for my phone number, which I gave to him. Later that evening, he invited me to his room. I said I didn’t feel right going alone, so two other women came with me.” Here is a photo of Jessica Drake, one of the few we can show uncensored on this website: Continued Drake: “In the penthouse suite, I met Donald again “When we entered the room, he grabbed each of us tightly in a hug and kissed each one of us without asking permission. He was wearing pajamas. A bodyguard was also present. “He asked me about details on my job as an adult film star – about shooting porn, and he also asked us about our personal relationships and whether we were married or single. We answered his questions. It felt like an interview. “About 30 or 45 minutes later, we left his room. Drake went on to allege that she returned to her bedroom… when she received a call from a man asking for her on Trump’s behalf. “He said Donald wanted me to come back upstairs to Donald’s suite,” she claims. “I indicated I did not wish to return. Then Donald called. He asked me to return to his suite and have dinner with him. “He also invited me to a party; I declined. Donald then asked me, ‘What do you want? How much?’ I told him that I couldn’t because I had to return to L.A. for work. “I said that as an excuse because I didn’t want him to continue asking me, and I didn’t want to be with him. After that, I received another call from either Donald, or a male calling on his behalf, offering me $10,000. “I declined again and once more gave, as an excuse, that I had to return to Los Angeles for work. I was then told Mr. Trump would allow me to use his private jet only if I accepted his private invitation” Concluded Drake: “I did relay my experiences immediately afterwards to some friends. Out of respect to the other parties involved and their families, I will not share their names, I am choosing to share my personal exchange in light of the recently released tapes in order to lend my voice, my strength and my support to the other women who are coming forward. “Collectively, his words and his actions are a huge testament to his character, that of uncontrollable entitlement, misogyny and a sexual assault apologist. This is not acceptable behavior for anyone, much less a presidential candidate. I realize that in the situation I may be but a tiny grain of sand, but clearly this is an enormous speech “I am not looking for monetary compensation. I do not need additional fame or the type of attention that this is sure to bring. “I understand that I may be called a liar or an opportunist, but I will risk that in order to stand in solidarity with women who share similar accounts that span many, many years.” We obviously cannot verify Drake’s claim here. But this is a picture of her and Trump at an event in Lake Tahoe in 2006: Drake’s harsh claim comes just two days after yoga instructor Karena Virginia said Trump involuntarily grabbed her right arm and touched the inside of her breast during a 1998 encounter at the U.S. Open. On the campaign trail today in Pennsylvania, Trump told his supporters: “Every woman lied when they came forward to hurt my campaign. Total fabrication. The events never happened. Never. All of these liars will be sued after the election is over.” Why wait until then? The Donald did not say. Does he have your vote for President? And the Winner is? Donald Trump Click Here To Vote for Donald Hillary Clinton Click Here To Vote for Hillary Gary Johnson Click Here To Vote for Gary Donald, Hillary or… Gary? Who has your vote to be the next President of the United States? View Poll »

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Blake Shelton Secretly Meeting with Miranda Lambert?!

Don’t you just love Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani together? They’re just such an unlikely couple, Blake with his country swagger and deer track tattoos and Gwen being the ultimate pop/rock princess. It’s sweet. It’s even sweeter because they’ve been together for a whole entire year now, if you can even believe it, and Gwen has been publicly gushing over Blake to commemorate their anniversary. “I can’t say anything but I’m so blessed,” she said in an interview this week. “It’s just crazy how much happened, you know what I mean? So many beautiful memories.” And she’s right, it is crazy that so much has happened in their relationship already — and it’s especially crazy to think about how they got together. Gwen and Blake both went through difficult divorces right before they started their relationship. Gwen filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale  in August 2015, allegedly because of a long affair he had with their nanny, and Blake filed for divorce from Miranda Lambert  in July 2015, allegedly because he believed she was unfaithful. But while filming The Voice, Gwen and Blake found comfort in each other , and now, a year and approximately a billion rumored pregnancies and engagements later, it looks like they’ve found true happiness. … Or have they? Sorry to bring on this bit of sadness, but there’s a new report from Radar that claims that Blake recently met with Miranda behind Gwen’s back. And the details are just absolutely awful. According to the report, Blake and Miranda both attended a gala in Nashville, but Miranda’s boyfriend, singer Anderson East, and Gwen didn’t accompany them. Blake reportedly “complimented her on her newest song, ‘Vice,’ said she looked amazing and asked to have a private word with her.” Uh oh … He then told her that he’s been “carrying around a ton of emotional baggage and guilt since they divorced last summer.” “He told her he regretted how their split became so nasty, and even suggested he wished their marriage could have worked out. He also told Miranda he misses her!” If this is true, then obviously poor Gwen would take it pretty hard. This insider claims that “Gwen has always been insecure and jealous over Blake’s womanizing ways, but she’s going to be crushed when she learns he and Miranda are getting chummy again.” It probably goes without saying, but the source concludes by saying that “Blake and Miranda reconnecting could be the nail in the coffin for Blake’s relationship with Gwen.” View Slideshow: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani: 11 Most Adorable PDA Moments Hopefully this is a bunch of nonsense, because can you even imagine how tragic this would be? Gwen’s been through enough already. Come on, world.

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VOTE YOUR VOICE: DJ Khaled Endorses Hilary Clinton at BET Hip Hop Awards 2016 [VIDEO]

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MAJOR KEY! While DJ Khaled is best known for his “summer anthems” and unsolicited Snapchat advice, the wise man has now lent his voice to politics. The DJ / Producer, who is hosting the 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards set to air next month, was spotted this weekend endorsing Presidential candidate Hilary Clinton in a […]

VOTE YOUR VOICE: DJ Khaled Endorses Hilary Clinton at BET Hip Hop Awards 2016 [VIDEO]

VOTE YOUR VOICE: DJ Khaled Endorses Hilary Clinton at BET Hip Hop Awards 2016 [VIDEO]

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MAJOR KEY! While DJ Khaled is best known for his “summer anthems” and unsolicited Snapchat advice, the wise man has now lent his voice to politics. The DJ / Producer, who is hosting the 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards set to air next month, was spotted this weekend endorsing Presidential candidate Hilary Clinton in a […]

VOTE YOUR VOICE: DJ Khaled Endorses Hilary Clinton at BET Hip Hop Awards 2016 [VIDEO]

Scott Disick: Dating Sofia Richie as Revenge on Justin Bieber?!

The Justin Bieber-Scott Disick feud has gotta be one of the strangest in the history of recent celebrity beefs. It started, as so many things do, with the Biebs gettin’ it on. In this case, Bieber (allegedly) slept with Kourtney Kardashian , Disick’s longtime partner and mother to his three children. Scott and Kourtney broke up several months before she (allegedly) banged Justin, but even so, it was a major embarrassment for Disick. Of course, it didn’t help that Bieber was his usual smug self about the whole situation. Now, however, it looks as though the tables may have turned, and Scott might be the one having the last laugh. Unfortunately for Bieber, he made himself vulnerable by breaking the first rule of villainy: Never get romantically involved with anyone, as it makes you vulnerable to your enemies. As you may know, Bieber is dating Sofia Richie , best known as the daughter of Lionel and sister of Nicole. Okay, “dating” might be a strong word, but Justin and Sofia are definitely doing things together, and they’ve been doing them for a surprisingly long time. (With the exception of his perennially on-again, off-again romance with Selena Gomez, Justin generally isn’t the settling down type.) Anyway, according to OK! magazine, Sofia and Scott were spotted at a club together in LA last night. Interestingly, Justin was nowhere to be found. Now, it’s possible that witnesses are simply exaggerating Scott and Sofia’s proximity. They may have just been at the same club coincidentally, and those present decided it would make for a better story if these two were at the club together . If there is something going on, however, then Scott is guilty of cradle-robbing that would make Tyga look like someone you could trust to drive your teenage daughter to school. Not only is Sofia only 18, she just turned 18 two weeks ago. Scott’s 33, which means their age difference is damn close to the number of years Sofia’s been on the planet. And people thought Sofia was too young for Justin ! View Slideshow: Justin Bieber: A Timeline of Poontang In all likelihood, of course, there’s probably nothing going on between these two. In fact, if Scott did invite Sofia to the club, he probably just did it to mess with Justin. And if that’s the case, it’s a masterstroke of evil worthy of the Biebs himself.

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Gwen Stefani: "Tongue-Tied" Over Marriage Question!

Gwen Stefani’s 2016 has been sprinkled with glitter and rainbows. “I look at this year and I think, I just feel so awake,” she told Ryan Seacrest during an On Air interview. Not for nothing, but the No Doubt frontwoman deserves it.  After enduring the most craptastic year of her life, Stefani filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale in August 2015.  A few months later, she joined The Voice as a judge and started dating her co-star, Blake Shelton. Since then, Stefani’s life has been nothing short of magical, what with her romance and This Is What The Truth Feels Like tour. Without referring directly to her relationship, Stefani told Seacrest that she’s a little bummed out that the year is winding down. “I feel so alive and so grateful and I promise you, the last couple of days of the tour when I knew it was coming to an end… “I was so depressed because this year has been so full of so much joy, so much gratitude, and all the creativity that came out of it,” Stefani said. Yes, yes, Seacrest thought, switching topics to a little rumor that Stefani and Shelton had hired party planner Jerri Woolworth to organize a special event. Will she wed again? “I don’t know! God, I don’t know. Everything is going so quickly. I’m in the moment and um –,” Stefani paused, unable to give Seacrest a straight annswer. “Look at me! You got me tongue-tied.”  The wedding planner rumor started in early August, according to People Magazine. The bit of news started “circulating in their circle that they’ve begun preparations for a wedding ,” a source told the publication. “There’s no date set, but they’re planning ahead and having fun talking about it.” To be clear, Shelton had not (at that point) proposed to Stefani, nor has he done so…yet. “Everyone is expecting it to happen at some point, but Gwen is touring and busy,” the source explained. “The time just hasn’t been right.” There are some rumors that build up over time to the point where they may just be true.   Shelton and Stefani’s relationship has been drama-free since they started dating, so it would surprise no one to find out that they want to make it official. Do you believe Stefani and Shelton plan on getting married soon?  Let us know in the comments section below.

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