Valeria Lukyanova is back. And, she believes, better than ever. The woman known as Human Barbie seemingly wants to go by a different moniker now, as she was attacked in October outside of her home and has therefore made it her mission to get into crazy good shape. According to a handful of new Facebook photos and captions, in fact, she now considers herself to be “Amazon Woman.” “I no longer like my body. It needs some muscle,” Lukyanova wrote on social media along with the above pictures. The scary-looking model’s Instagram page is filled with snapshots of her at the gym, while her latest Facebook gallery features Lukyanova dressed in a denim crop top and shorts so small… you can barely tell they exist. “The spring is late this year, but it has finally come,” she added. “It has inspired me to do a photo shoot with a beautiful and all natural background. Oh, how I love spring!” Not everyone loves Lukyanova, however. Many have taken a look at these Human Barbie photos and determined that the 27-year old has had far too much work done. But Lukyanova doesn’t comprehend the criticism. “Everyone wants a slim figure,” she told GQ last year. “Everyone gets breasts done. Everyone fixes up their face if it’s not ideal, you know? Everyone strives for the golden mean. It’s global now.” Sure, we guess. Many celebrities have undergone plastic surgery , that’s for sure. Valeria Lukyanova is not the first, nor will she be the last. But she is the most extreme. Do you think she takes it too far? View Slideshow: 28 Human Barbie Pics: Valeria Lukyanova’s House of Horrors
Valeria Lukyanova is back. And, she believes, better than ever. The woman known as Human Barbie seemingly wants to go by a different moniker now, as she was attacked in October outside of her home and has therefore made it her mission to get into crazy good shape. According to a handful of new Facebook photos and captions, in fact, she now considers herself to be “Amazon Woman.” “I no longer like my body. It needs some muscle,” Lukyanova wrote on social media along with the above pictures. The scary-looking model’s Instagram page is filled with snapshots of her at the gym, while her latest Facebook gallery features Lukyanova dressed in a denim crop top and shorts so small… you can barely tell they exist. “The spring is late this year, but it has finally come,” she added. “It has inspired me to do a photo shoot with a beautiful and all natural background. Oh, how I love spring!” Not everyone loves Lukyanova, however. Many have taken a look at these Human Barbie photos and determined that the 27-year old has had far too much work done. But Lukyanova doesn’t comprehend the criticism. “Everyone wants a slim figure,” she told GQ last year. “Everyone gets breasts done. Everyone fixes up their face if it’s not ideal, you know? Everyone strives for the golden mean. It’s global now.” Sure, we guess. Many celebrities have undergone plastic surgery , that’s for sure. Valeria Lukyanova is not the first, nor will she be the last. But she is the most extreme. Do you think she takes it too far? View Slideshow: 28 Human Barbie Pics: Valeria Lukyanova’s House of Horrors
Christianity On The Decline In America It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that a lot of folks have lost faith … Via CNN reports : Released Tuesday, the survey of 35,000 American adults shows the Christian percentage of the population dropping precipitously, to 70.6%. In 2007, the last time Pew conducted a similar survey, 78.4% of American adults called themselves Christian. In the meantime, almost every major branch of Christianity in the United States has lost a significant number of members, Pew found, mainly because millennials are leaving the fold. More than one-third of millennials now say they are unaffiliated with any faith, up 10 percentage points since 2007. It’s not just millennials leaving the church. Whether married or single, rich or poor, young or old, living in the West or the Bible Belt, almost every demographic group has seen a significant drop in people who call themselves Christians, Pew found. The drops have been deepest among two of the country’s most formidable faith traditions: Catholics and mainline Protestants, so-called for their prominence in American history. At the same time, Hinduism and Islam, religions tied to recent immigrants, according to Pew, have made small but significant gains. While they have declined as a percentage of the overall population, the number of evangelicals has remained relatively steady in the past seven years. People who profess no faith affiliation — often called “nones,” as in “none of the above” — now form nearly 23% percent of the country’s adult population, according to the Pew study. That puts the unaffiliated nearly on par with evangelicals (25.4%) and ahead of Catholics (about 21%) and mainline Protestants (14.7%). People who profess no faith affiliation — often called “nones,” as in “none of the above” — now form nearly 23% percent of the country’s adult population, according to the Pew study. That puts the unaffiliated nearly on par with evangelicals (25.4%) and ahead of Catholics (about 21%) and mainline Protestants (14.7%). While Pew’s study will likely to cheer the hearts of atheists, the rapid rise of religiously unaffiliated Americans hasn’t necessarily spawned a generation of infidels. Just 3% of the “nones” call themselves atheists, a small bump from 2007, when 1.5% did the same. Four percent say they are agnostic, meaning they don’t know if God exists, a gain of 1.6 percentage points from seven years ago. Do you identify as Christian? Do you think that people are leaving the church because times have gotten so hard with the economy or is it a reflection of the troubled times we’re living in? Shutterstock
Jay Z Buys Beyonce A Targaryen Dragon Egg Just call her Khaleesi Bey . Beyonce is apparently huge Game of Thrones fan — so much so that she actually has her own authentic piece of the hit show’s set. Emilia Clarke, the woman who plays fan favorite Daenerys Targaryen on GoT told Harper’s Bazaar in a recent interview, Jay made sure Bey was the “real” mother of Dragons by gifting her one of the most expensive and elaborate props in the series: She admits to trying to “blag” one of Khaleesi’s dragon eggs (which birthed three now poorly behaved teenage dragons), to no avail. “Apparently Jay Z bought one for Beyoncé, or something,” she laughs. “I don’t know.” No eggs reside in the Clarke residence because “they are really, really, really expensive and they are really f-cking heavy and serious works of art.” Like Fabergé? “Eggs-actly! Eggs-cellent!” That’s a creative gift — bet it’s hard to shop for someone who has everything before it even gets released.
Sunday on Mad Men Season 7 Episode 13 , Pete was blindsided by a friend, while Don battled insomnia and Henry planned a family reunion. How did all of the aforementioned storylines and more play out on the penultimate installment of the iconic AMC series? Let’s break it down … Watch Mad Men Season 7 Episode 13 Online As expected, in the second to last episode of the Mad Men series, things aren’t looking good. Well, unless you are Pete. Pete, who has been a prickly, unlikable character for most of the series, might be the only character who lucks out before the series finale. On his way into his new office at McCann, Pete has a surprise visit from Duck. Duck and Pete exchange formalities before getting into Duck’s shady business proposal. Duck—needing money since resigning from Sterling Cooper after organizing a backdoor merger with Puttnam, Powell, and Lowe—asks Peter to meet with private aviation company, Learjet. Learjet, according to Duck, is in need of a senior marketing executive. He doesn’t necessarily think Pete will take the job. But he wants to prove to Learjet that they need an ad exec and provide the company with a top candidate. Duck seems anxious and untrustworthy as he barges into Peter’s office. A former alcoholic, he heads straight to Peter’s alcohol stash and makes a drink. And he claims, if Pete will do this he will make enough to get through winter. It looks like things aren’t going so well for Duck, and he’d do anything to make a buck. But in any case, at minimum, Duck can prove they need an advertising exec, and Pete can put in a word for McCann. Win-win? If Pete has proven one thing throughout the series it is that he cares about upward mobility in his profession. He might throw anyone under the bus, but he does care about his job. So, initially hesitant, Pete refuses. If fact, he appears to have settled into his new role at McCann. But after some persuasion, Pete gives in to his old friend. What Pete didn’t see coming was that this ploy would reunite him with his ex-wife, Trudy, After meeting with Learjet and going through dinner/interview process, Pete lands the job, and he wants it. He comes to Trudy’s house at 4a.m. and begs her to move to Wichita where he is starting his new job. Trudy responds to his plea with a passionate kiss. Of all the characters to have a happy ending, it is surprising that it is Pete. His behavior throughout the season, at best, has been repulsive. His cutthroat and often secretive behavior (think fathering a child with Peggy) has branded him an unlikable character. It is frustrating that Pete is the one with a happy ending. But really, in some ways it makes the most sense. Pete might be the only character who consistently sees a better future. Of course, Peggy and Joan believe this, but the cultural climate is too full of limitations for women. When Pete meets with his brother, Pete says, “You are always looking for something better.” But so is Pete. Although his behavior is often self-indulgent, it is because he believes his life and career have more to offer. His hopefulness is shrouded in his own ego. Still, outside of Peggy and Joan, he might be the only character with true hope and a vision for the future—even if it is a little cocky. While the rest of the characters have been living in stasis within their own misery, Pete sees the future as flexible and changeable. So maybe it is not so surprising after all that he might be the only character—so far—who will have a happy and new ending. We just wish it was someone with more character and integrity like Peggy or Joan. View Slideshow: 9 Memorable Mad Men Moments Betty may have seen hope for the future when she decided to go to graduate school. However, her future is cut short when she finds out she has advanced, terminal lung cancer. After falling up a flight a steps at school, an x-ray for a broken rib shows she has lung cancer that has spread and metastasized to the bone. Betty handles this like she handles everything else. Emotionlessly and coldly. When Henry brings Sally home from boarding school to convince her mother to undergo treatment, Betty angrily walks past Sally without saying hello. Like usual, Betty doesn’t want to talk about it. Later, Betty wakes Sally to talk. Sally tells her mother that the news of her cancer scared her. Betty responds, “It shouldn’t have scared you.” She continues, “Sally, I’ve learned to believe people when they tell you it’s over. To know when to move on.” Unlike Pete, Betty is not a fighter. She can’t envision a better future. Most of her endeavors ended against her will or desire. Her life has been full of short successes followed by enormous letdowns, such as her modeling career and first marriage. Everyone has always told Betty “it’s over.” And she has always moved on without resistance. Betty never learned to fight. Betty has consistently allowed everyone to make choices for her. Now, in a time where she has to take action to survive, she won’t. Sally is put in a terrible position as a young woman. She is already expected to act like the adult of the family. For instance, she comforts Henry as he sobs about Betty’s prognosis. And she takes care of her little brothers while Henry and Betty fight. When Betty gives Sally a letter with directions for what to do after she dies, Sally is forced into a mature responsibility again. This leaves us with a version of Sally that is thrust into adulthood under terrible circumstances. Her transformation at boarding school leaves us hoping Sally has a bright future. But Betty (and Don) have set Sally up for a challenging transition into adulthood. On Mad Men Season 7 Episode 12 , Don left a Wednesday meeting and didn’t come back. We meet Don again; this time in Kansas. After being duped into going to a fundraiser for a man who burned down his kitchen, Don is the victim of a con artist. Andy, an employee of the hotel he is staying at, stole the fundraiser money and made it look like Don was the culprit. So what does Don do? He gives Andy a ride. When he is about drop Andy off at the bus stop, Don changes his mind. He gets out and gives Andy the car. We are left with Don sitting alone at a bus stop. It is unclear where Don is going. But if I were a betting lady, I’d say he isn’t headed back to New York. What did you think of the episode? Hit the comments below, and as always, you can watch Mad Men online at TV Fanatic to see it in its entirety. View Slideshow: 24 Shocking TV Deaths
Sunday on Mad Men Season 7 Episode 13 , Pete was blindsided by a friend, while Don battled insomnia and Henry planned a family reunion. How did all of the aforementioned storylines and more play out on the penultimate installment of the iconic AMC series? Let’s break it down … Watch Mad Men Season 7 Episode 13 Online As expected, in the second to last episode of the Mad Men series, things aren’t looking good. Well, unless you are Pete. Pete, who has been a prickly, unlikable character for most of the series, might be the only character who lucks out before the series finale. On his way into his new office at McCann, Pete has a surprise visit from Duck. Duck and Pete exchange formalities before getting into Duck’s shady business proposal. Duck—needing money since resigning from Sterling Cooper after organizing a backdoor merger with Puttnam, Powell, and Lowe—asks Peter to meet with private aviation company, Learjet. Learjet, according to Duck, is in need of a senior marketing executive. He doesn’t necessarily think Pete will take the job. But he wants to prove to Learjet that they need an ad exec and provide the company with a top candidate. Duck seems anxious and untrustworthy as he barges into Peter’s office. A former alcoholic, he heads straight to Peter’s alcohol stash and makes a drink. And he claims, if Pete will do this he will make enough to get through winter. It looks like things aren’t going so well for Duck, and he’d do anything to make a buck. But in any case, at minimum, Duck can prove they need an advertising exec, and Pete can put in a word for McCann. Win-win? If Pete has proven one thing throughout the series it is that he cares about upward mobility in his profession. He might throw anyone under the bus, but he does care about his job. So, initially hesitant, Pete refuses. If fact, he appears to have settled into his new role at McCann. But after some persuasion, Pete gives in to his old friend. What Pete didn’t see coming was that this ploy would reunite him with his ex-wife, Trudy, After meeting with Learjet and going through dinner/interview process, Pete lands the job, and he wants it. He comes to Trudy’s house at 4a.m. and begs her to move to Wichita where he is starting his new job. Trudy responds to his plea with a passionate kiss. Of all the characters to have a happy ending, it is surprising that it is Pete. His behavior throughout the season, at best, has been repulsive. His cutthroat and often secretive behavior (think fathering a child with Peggy) has branded him an unlikable character. It is frustrating that Pete is the one with a happy ending. But really, in some ways it makes the most sense. Pete might be the only character who consistently sees a better future. Of course, Peggy and Joan believe this, but the cultural climate is too full of limitations for women. When Pete meets with his brother, Pete says, “You are always looking for something better.” But so is Pete. Although his behavior is often self-indulgent, it is because he believes his life and career have more to offer. His hopefulness is shrouded in his own ego. Still, outside of Peggy and Joan, he might be the only character with true hope and a vision for the future—even if it is a little cocky. While the rest of the characters have been living in stasis within their own misery, Pete sees the future as flexible and changeable. So maybe it is not so surprising after all that he might be the only character—so far—who will have a happy and new ending. We just wish it was someone with more character and integrity like Peggy or Joan. View Slideshow: 9 Memorable Mad Men Moments Betty may have seen hope for the future when she decided to go to graduate school. However, her future is cut short when she finds out she has advanced, terminal lung cancer. After falling up a flight a steps at school, an x-ray for a broken rib shows she has lung cancer that has spread and metastasized to the bone. Betty handles this like she handles everything else. Emotionlessly and coldly. When Henry brings Sally home from boarding school to convince her mother to undergo treatment, Betty angrily walks past Sally without saying hello. Like usual, Betty doesn’t want to talk about it. Later, Betty wakes Sally to talk. Sally tells her mother that the news of her cancer scared her. Betty responds, “It shouldn’t have scared you.” She continues, “Sally, I’ve learned to believe people when they tell you it’s over. To know when to move on.” Unlike Pete, Betty is not a fighter. She can’t envision a better future. Most of her endeavors ended against her will or desire. Her life has been full of short successes followed by enormous letdowns, such as her modeling career and first marriage. Everyone has always told Betty “it’s over.” And she has always moved on without resistance. Betty never learned to fight. Betty has consistently allowed everyone to make choices for her. Now, in a time where she has to take action to survive, she won’t. Sally is put in a terrible position as a young woman. She is already expected to act like the adult of the family. For instance, she comforts Henry as he sobs about Betty’s prognosis. And she takes care of her little brothers while Henry and Betty fight. When Betty gives Sally a letter with directions for what to do after she dies, Sally is forced into a mature responsibility again. This leaves us with a version of Sally that is thrust into adulthood under terrible circumstances. Her transformation at boarding school leaves us hoping Sally has a bright future. But Betty (and Don) have set Sally up for a challenging transition into adulthood. On Mad Men Season 7 Episode 12 , Don left a Wednesday meeting and didn’t come back. We meet Don again; this time in Kansas. After being duped into going to a fundraiser for a man who burned down his kitchen, Don is the victim of a con artist. Andy, an employee of the hotel he is staying at, stole the fundraiser money and made it look like Don was the culprit. So what does Don do? He gives Andy a ride. When he is about drop Andy off at the bus stop, Don changes his mind. He gets out and gives Andy the car. We are left with Don sitting alone at a bus stop. It is unclear where Don is going. But if I were a betting lady, I’d say he isn’t headed back to New York. What did you think of the episode? Hit the comments below, and as always, you can watch Mad Men online at TV Fanatic to see it in its entirety. View Slideshow: 24 Shocking TV Deaths
Justin Bieber has paid special treatment to an important woman in his life. No, not Selena Gomez . And, no, despite what you may have read more recently, not Kendall Jenner . We refer, instead, to Pattie Mallette, Bieber’s mother, who gave birth to the superstar in her teens, who raised him as a single mother and who has stood by her son through the last difficult year of his life. “This little 4’9 woman may not look like a mom but she is, and she’s the best at it!” wrote Bieber on Instagram of his mom. “This woman taught me everything I know, how to love how to be compassionate how to be strong when the only thing u wanna be is weak how to stand when all you want to do is fall.” As he’s done multiple times over the past several weeks, Bieber goes on to admit that he’s often acted like a moron over the past year or so. But Mallette has kept him as grounded and sane as possible. “If it wasn’t for this woman lets just say I would have had a way LONGER stupid phase. I love u and thank u for not giving up on me,” Justin concluded. Pretty darn sweet, huh? Why do we doubt Justin will pen a similar message to Jeremy Bieber on Father’s Day, considering dad got high and abusive with his son last February in a private airplane? View Slideshow: 13 Times Justin Bieber Has Apologized for Being an Idiot
Justin Bieber has paid special treatment to an important woman in his life. No, not Selena Gomez . And, no, despite what you may have read more recently, not Kendall Jenner . We refer, instead, to Pattie Mallette, Bieber’s mother, who gave birth to the superstar in her teens, who raised him as a single mother and who has stood by her son through the last difficult year of his life. “This little 4’9 woman may not look like a mom but she is, and she’s the best at it!” wrote Bieber on Instagram of his mom. “This woman taught me everything I know, how to love how to be compassionate how to be strong when the only thing u wanna be is weak how to stand when all you want to do is fall.” As he’s done multiple times over the past several weeks, Bieber goes on to admit that he’s often acted like a moron over the past year or so. But Mallette has kept him as grounded and sane as possible. “If it wasn’t for this woman lets just say I would have had a way LONGER stupid phase. I love u and thank u for not giving up on me,” Justin concluded. Pretty darn sweet, huh? Why do we doubt Justin will pen a similar message to Jeremy Bieber on Father’s Day, considering dad got high and abusive with his son last February in a private airplane? View Slideshow: 13 Times Justin Bieber Has Apologized for Being an Idiot
