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Punxsutawney Phil: Groundhog Day Weather King Set to Nail it This Year?

Punxsutawney Phil, the rodent, the myth, the Groundhog Day legend, is gearing up to make his annual prediction early Monday morning, LIVE from the Keystone State. What will he see at the break of dawn on February 2?! Will there be a shadow sighting, thus signaling six more weeks of winter? Or will he foresee an early spring, a respite from the snow and bitter cold? Only Punxsutawney Phil can say for sure. Groundhog Day, of course, is when the affable, rotund rodent that gives the fun “holiday” its name emerges from Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. He either sees his shadow or he doesn’t. A lot rides on this. If there’s a Phil shadow sighting at daybreak tomorrow, six more weeks of winter will follow. No shadow? Early spring baby! In the last 117 years, Punxsutawney Phil has predicted the coming of “early spring” a mere 16 times, not a big surprise since he lives in Western Pennsylvania. One of those times was 2013, when he projected an early spring, only to see record snowfall totals fall on much of the U.S. not even a week later. Punxsutawney Phil actually got sued by one Ohio county as a result of this call, although his handler took the blame and the case never made it to court. It’s a cautionary tale, however, and a reminder that even the best of us have an off year, no matter what we do. We are only human. Or groundhogs. The prognosticator bounced back strong in 2014, predicting six more weeks of winter, which very much happened. Will this year follow a similar pattern? Punxsutawney Phil: Weather Shot-Caller 1. Bow Down to the Prognosticator! Check out this awesome Groundhog Day photo. What a spectacle. Hopefully, Phil doesn’t stay up too late watching the Super Bowl. We need him on his game, although this may be shaping up to be an easy call for him. The current forecast for Monday a.m.: Winter Storm Linus pummeling much of the East Coast. Seems like the die is cast, but you never know. Only Phil does. All we mere mortals can do is sit back, relive some of the best Groundhog Day quotes from that classic movie and share your Groundhog Day prediction: SHADOW (winter to continue) NO SHADOW (early spring) View Poll »

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Sam Lutfi Defends "Work" With Britney Spears and Amanda Bynes in Bizarre Open Letter

Sam Lutfi, Amanda Bynes’ friend and Britney Spears’ former “manager,” is defending his “work” with the stars in a bizarre open letter that has Spears’ camp on high alert. Lutfi writes on XOJane (dot) com that so many of the things written about his relationships with troubled celebrities like those two are mere misconceptions. “I’ve worked in Hollywood for a long time,” says Lutfi, who was instrumental in getting Amanda Bynes placed under a 5150 hold earlier this month. “I am a problem solver, and I care about helping people get out of what may seem like some of their more difficult places in life,” writes the mysterious character. “Over the years these experiences have led me to see what happens when too much fame and too much money can sometimes get the best of celebrities.” This, Sam Lutfi says, is “why you have seen me associated with some of the more famous celebrities when they are in their most trying hours.” Britney Spears, Amanda Bynes and Courtney Love are among those he name-checks, and Britney’s team is none too pleased about that reference. Calling Sam’s letter “disgusting and appalling” an insider said he’s “obsessed with Britney, and is one of the main reasons why Britney has a bodyguard around the clock!” “Britney’s dad, Jamie, won’t take chances when it comes to Sam; Jamie believes that given the opportunity, Sam would try to worm his way back into Britney’s life again.” “Her life was in shambles when Sam was with her. Inviting photographers into her house so they could get to know Britney as a person … who does that?” “Someone who wants to be a celebrity.” 53 Hottest Britney Spears Photos of ALL TIME 1. Britney Spears Bikini Wallpaper Most people can only fantasize about Britney Spears with wallpaper like this. David Lucado could wallpaper himself with Britney’s body and he let it slip away. In recent weeks, Lutfi had insinuated himself into Amanda Bynes’ inner circle, six and a half years after Spears’ camp cut him off and most people forgot about him. “All I can tell you is that Amanda is getting the help that she needs and that I am working closely with her and her family,” he says of his latest project. He wants to “move on from the tabloid sensationalism of her ‘breakdown’ and concentrate on what a rare, talented young woman she has always been and continues to be.” Bynes, though, has grown increasingly wary of his motives as well . To hear Spears’ camp tell it, they are smart to keep him at arms length and then some: “If Sam did indeed have nothing but the best intentions, why does he need go public with it? Just look at the creepy pictures Sam posted in the XOJane story with celebrities.” “It seems like he’s trying to prove he’s an A-lister. What is his job exactly? Sam says he has worked in Hollywood for years, but in what capacity?” “During Sam’s libel and defamation lawsuit against the Spears family, he admits he has had no professional work in Hollywood that paid him more than $10,000.” The mystery deepens. But we’d sure as heck stay away from this dude if we were you, or any celebrity going through a tough time, or a great time. Just steer clear is the point. 45 Seriously OMG WTF Amanda Bynes Photos 1. Amanda Bynes is Dope Amanda Bynes thinks she is dope. The actress has posted this photo to Twitter.

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Weatherman Invites Dog on Set, Immediately Regrets It

Mike Sobel is the weatherman for the Global Edmonton Morning News. And he came up with what seemed like a perfectly innocent and adorable idea for a live television segment last week: Why not relay the impending weather to viewers while hanging out on set with Ripple, a brindle mastiff mix. But Sobel quickly learned why this wasn’t exactly the best idea: Ripple doesn’t like to sit or stand still. He does like, however, to eat through his leash and jump up on the nearest human. Dog Attacks Weatherman on Live TV You’ve gotta love live television, don’t you? And at least Sobel can find solace in the fact that he isn’t alone when it comes to on-air reporter snafus. Remember the reporter who thought Samuel L. Jackson was Laurence Fishburne ? Or the reporter who was robbed while reporting on a robbery?!? Relive some of the most awkward moments in news history here: 27 Hilariously Awesome Moments in News 1. Jim Cantore Knees College Kid on Camera The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore, reporting live from the site of crazy weather as he always does, beats back a college kid’s attempt to video bomb him.

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Sam Lutfi: Amanda Bynes’ Parents Taking Legal Advice From Shady Pal?

Sam Lutfi played a key role in engineering the ruse that landed Amanda Bynes in treatment, but is his continued involvement in her saga cause for concern? As previously reported, Amanda Bynes was placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold at a Pasadena mental hospital last week after flying back to Los Angeles from N.Y. Her friend Sam Lutfi , who was once Britney Spears’ manager and bizarrely linked to that star at the time of her 5150 hold, was instrumental in getting her there. Not surprisingly, Bynes is far from pleased about all of this. Already deeply distrustful of her family and friends, she’s incredibly pissed at her parents and the ruse that landed her in a mental institution against her will. Yet Lutfi, who convinced her she was meeting with an attorney to sue her parents, is reportedly still close to Bynes’ parents and is even giving them advice. “Amanda is disgusted with Sam and has been openly telling anyone who will listen that she hates him for inserting himself into her family,” a source says. “Even though Amanda is suffering from serious mental health issues, she is lucid enough to know that Sam is someone she wants nothing to do with.” “The more troubling development is that Amanda’s parents have become enthralled with him. In particular, her dad Rick thinks Sam is a great guy.” “Sam is even giving Rick legal advice! What law school did he go to?!” 21 Child Celebrities Then and Now 1. Amanda Bynes Okay, so we didn’t say they were ALL success stories. Amanda Bynes was a delightful child star whose hard-partying ways caught up to her. Kind of like another star we know… We don’t know about this story, most notably because how would Amanda’s inner thoughts be known by Radar when she’s being monitored by a team of doctors? Also, she trusted Lutfi a lot as recently as last week. According to the allegd insider, reports that Amanda “hates” her parents “are clearly exaggerated,” however. “Is Amanda angry at her parents? Of course.” However, “she was the last time when she was placed on a involuntary psychiatric hold” and once she stabilizes, the source adds, things “will reset for the better.” “Stories focusing on Amanda’s feelings towards her parents are clearly being planted by people in Sam Lutfi’s camp,” the source added, for reasons unknown. “Remember, this is someone who has absolutely no professional experience managing or dealing with celebrities [beyond] being Britney Spears’ errand boy.” We remember. The sleuth notes that at the mental facility Friday, Lutfi had his lawyers present, despite the fact the Bynes family attorney was already there with her parents. “It was shocking that Sam had the nerve to send his own attorneys … what was Sam’s motivation? His attorneys have no knowledge of Amanda’s case and history.” “All it did was create a more chaotic environment. The problem is that Amanda’s dad, Rick, thinks that Sam has some credibility, despite his track record.” “Rick believes that Sam is trying to redeem himself after all of the Britney drama,” although it sounds like fortunately, “Lynn is definitely more skeptical of Sam.” 45 Seriously OMG WTF Amanda Bynes Photos 1. Amanda Bynes is Dope Amanda Bynes thinks she is dope. The actress has posted this photo to Twitter.

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Jimmy Kimmel Presents… Weather Patterns That Look Like Penises!

Jimmy Kimmel likes to mock the weather in Los Angeles, especially when reporters FREAK OUT OVER THE RAIN . On last night’s edition of Jimmy Kimmel, however, the host prepared viewers for a forecast of sun, clouds and a definitely chance of.. male genitalia?!? “There’s actually someone at this show whose job it is to keep track of penis-shaped weather patterns,” Kimmel told the audience. “His parents are very, very proud.” Kimmel then aired clips from Good Morning America and KCAL, among other shows and stations, which depicted meteorologists drawing penis-like shapes on their weather maps. Why? Because penises are funny! Jimmy Kimmel Tracks Penis-Shaped Weather Patterns In other sexual snafu news, a CBS station unintentionally linked to a porn site in a tweet last week while reminding viewers to “use our interactive radar to track the rain and storms. Really, that happened.  Two photo galleries feel relevant in regard to Kimmel’s awesome segment. On one, celebrities send photos of their junk to people who don’t want it… 7 Stars Who Have Sent Photos of Their Penis 1. Brett Favre Brett Favre didn’t just send another woman a photo of his penis in 2010. He did so while married… and the other woman was an employee of the team for whom he played. … in the other, we simply live at Jimmy Kimmel Live skits and sketches: 37 Jimmy Kimmel Live Moments That Crack Our Funny Bone 1. Lie Witness News: Barack Obama Birthday Edition! Jimmy Kimmel Live makes up stories about Barack Obama for this edition of Lie Witness News. And everyone believes the lies!

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Hawaii Five-0 Season 5 Episode 1 Recap: On Lockdown!

Aloha, television viewers! Is the weather starting to turn chillier wherever you live? Are the cool winds of autumn starting to whip about? Well, fear not: It’s always hot on Hawaii Five-0! (We’re talking about the weather, people. Get your minds out of the gutter!) So it was a pleasure to welcome McGarrett, Danno, Chin and company back into our lives for Hawaii Five-0 Season 5 Episode 1 last night. Watch Hawaii Five-0 Season 5 Episode 1 Online The episode was titled “A’ohe kahi e pe’e ai,” which translate to “Nothing to Hide.” What made this an appropriate name for the first new installment of the fall? It centered on the island of O’ahu going on lockdown as the team hunted a terrorist who began using weaponized drones on civilians. That’s never, ever good, is it? Meanwhile, McGarrett and Danno were forced to go for a mandated review with a psychologist, resulting in a session that came across a lot like couples therapy. And which totally cracked us up. Go watch Hawaii Five-0 online via TV Fanatic if you missed the opener and, if you caught it, grade the premiere now:   A B C D F View Poll »

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Black Weather Woman Fired For Defending Her Nappy Natural Short Afro Gets New Job With WeatherNation

Congrats !!! Black Weather Woman Fired For Defending Natural Hair Gets New Job Via The Grio reports: Rhonda Lee, a meteorologist thrust into the national spotlight in 2012 after she was fired from a TV station for responding to a viewer’s racist remarks about her Afro, has a new gig. The Vane reports that Lee announced Friday that she’s been hired as meteorologist by WeatherNation. Lee was fired from the KTBS-TV, an ABC affiliate in Shreveport, La., during the winter holiday season in 2012, she told Journal-isms at the time, because she responded to a racial remark posted by a viewer, Emmitt Vacocu, on October 1 on the station’s Facebook page. He wrote, “the black lady that does the news is a very nice lady.the only thing is she needs to wear a wig or grow some more hair. im not sure if she is a cancer patient.” Lee responded the same day: “Hello Emmitt–I am the ‘black lady’ to which you are referring. I’m sorry you don’t like my ethnic hair. And no I don’t have cancer. I’m a non-smoking, 5’3, 121 lbs, 25 mile a week running, 37.5 year old woman, and I’m in perfectly healthy physical condition. “I am very proud of my African-American ancestry which includes my hair. For your edification: traditionally our hair doesn’t grow downward. It grows upward. Many Black women use strong straightening agents in order to achieve a more European grade of hair and that is their choice. However in my case I don’t find it necessary. I’m very proud of who I am and the standard of beauty I display. Women come in all shapes, sizes, nationalities, and levels of beauty. Showing little girls that being comfortable in the skin and HAIR God gave me is my contribution to society. Little girls (and boys for that matter) need to see that what you look like isn’t a reason to not achieve their goals. “Conforming to one standard isn’t what being American is about and I hope you can embrace that. “Thank you for your comment and have a great weekend and thank for watching.” Welcome back, Rhonda!

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TV Reporter Robbed While Reporting on Local Robbery

Heather Holmes was reporting on a local Oakland woman who was robbed and attacked Monday night when irony struck the KTVU employee: The journalist’s purse was stolen from an unlocked news van just steps away from the crew (and across the street from police headquarters) during the live feed. Heather Holmes Robbery Report “R u kidding me? Doing a live report at @oaklandpoliceca headquarters & my purse is stolen from the live truck! We were parked outside #OPD!!” Holmes Tweeted soon after the incident. The culprit used Heather’s bank card within 20 minutes of swiping it. “Credit cards now canceled.  Locks changed. Lesson here… be aware of your surroundings at all times, including at police headquarters,” Holmes added. The reporter soon changed her perspective, however, consider she was covering the story of a young woman who was beaten on the streets. “While it’s a bummer that my purse was stolen, it doesn’t compare to what purse snatcher’s did to this woman,” Holmes wrote. “She was beaten about the face & head for her purse in #Temescal. @oaklandpoliceca responds & says it will increase patrols in the area.” 24 Hilariously Awesome Moments in News 1. Jim Cantore Knees College Kid on Camera The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore, reporting live from the site of crazy weather as he always does, beats back a college kid’s attempt to video bomb him.

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[photos] Kim Jong Un angry at weathermen

Kim Jong Un has been visiting various meteorological facilities in the country, where he has reportedly taken employees to task for “too many incorrect” weather reports, reports CNN. Kim criticised the science used in observations and called for the use of modern equipment in the unusual rebuke, which came during an inspection of the Hydro-meteorological Service, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday. “There are many incorrect forecasts as the meteorological observati

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[photos] Kim Jong Un angry at weathermen

[photos] Kim Jong Un angry at weathermen

Kim Jong Un has been visiting various meteorological facilities in the country, where he has reportedly taken employees to task for “too many incorrect” weather reports, reports CNN. Kim criticised the science used in observations and called for the use of modern equipment in the unusual rebuke, which came during an inspection of the Hydro-meteorological Service, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday. “There are many incorrect forecasts as the meteorological observati

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[photos] Kim Jong Un angry at weathermen