Bikini-Clad Jessica Alba Meditates In Thailand
While many suit up in snow boots and sweatshirts in preparation for the coming blizzard, Jessica Alba is stripping down to a string bikini and soaking up the sun. (Sigh.)…
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When You Say You ‘Don’t See Race’, You’re Ignoring Racism, Not Helping To Solve It
People love to tell me that they often forget that I’m black. They say this with a sort of “a-ha!” look on their faces, as if their dawning ability to…
Student ‘Body Slams’ Teacher Who Took Cell Phone (VIDEO)
A high school student in Paterson, New Jersey was charged with assault Friday on suspicion of “body slamming” his physics teacher who took away his cell phone. Another student recorded…
Low Oil Prices Chill A Once-Hot Oil Town In North Dakota
An empty strip of gravel – lined with streetlights and unused utility hookups – runs next to the highway, south of a once-booming oil town. Read the whole story at…
5 Steps To Stronger, Leaner Arms
This time of year, our arms are hidden under sweaters, blazers and any number of layers. But soon enough, it’ll be time uncover your limbs — and if you put…
Ava DuVernay’s Next Film Will Be A Drama Set During Hurricane Katrina
“Selma” director Ava DuVernay has found her next feature film: a “sweeping love story and complex murder mystery” set against the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Participant Media will produce the…
At Least 10 Dead After Jet Crash At Military Base In Spain
A Greek F-16 fighter jet crashed into other planes on the ground during NATO maneuvers in southeastern Spain Monday, killing at least 10 people, Spain’s Defense Ministry said. Another 13…
Louis C.K. Cancels Historic MSG Show Due To Historic Snow Storm Headed For New York City
At least one thing is going to be making history this week. Louis C.K. announced in an email to fans on Monday that he will not be performing at Madison…
12 Numbers That Show America’s Internet Has An Equality Problem
For many people, it’s hard to imagine life without the Internet. Sure, having web access lets us update our Instagram feeds or look up Oreo cheesecake recipes — nothing too…
The New Yorker Moves To New Office At One World Trade Center
“Last week, the staff of The New Yorker made its final preparations to leave 4 Times Square, its headquarters for the past fifteen years, to join the rest of Condé…
The Art Of Denial: From Bill Belichick To Richard Nixon
For years, public figures have been perfecting the art of denial. From politicians to celebrities to athletes, every scandal is met with a press conference and a stern refusal of…
Erica Kinsman, Woman Who Accused Jameis Winston Of Rape, Goes Public For First Time
Erica Kinsman has come forward to identify herself publicly for the first time as the woman who reported that she had been raped by Florida State University star quarterback Jameis…
A 17-Foot Bobblehead And Other Things You’ll Find Backstage At ‘Conan’
If society collapses tomorrow, future civilizations might think a red-headed God once lived in Burbank, California. In addition to having a digital fan art gallery dedicated to Conan O’Brien fan…
Judge Rules Tommie Rae Hynie Brown Was Married To James Brown
In a decision likely to significantly affect the long-running dispute over James Brown’s estate, a judge in South Carolina has ruled that Tommie Rae Hynie Brown is the widow of…
‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett: ‘TV Is A More Diverse Space Right Now’
The growing Hollywood trend of a-listers making a transition from the silver screen to television have attracted the likes of Charlie Sheen, Ashton Kutcher, Kerry Washington and Halle Berry to…
Man Appears To Open A Beer With His Butt, Inspires Bartenders Everywhere
This gives new meaning to cracking a beer. A man appears to open a bottle of brew with his butt in the Youtube video above, providing his companions and the…
Tracey Edmonds: Staying Ahead Of The Curve As A Black Producer
Coming up this week on Lifetime is the Original Movie, With This Ring, starring Regina Hall, Jill Scott, and Eve with Tracey Edmonds, Sheila Ducksworth (Soul Food) and Gabrielle Union…
Clint Eastwood Says ‘American Sniper’ Makes An Anti-War Statement
According to director Clint Eastwood, “American Sniper” makes an anti-war statement. – “American Sniper,” a nominee for Best Picture at the 2015 Academy Awards, has grossed over $200 million since…
Here Are All The Other Times New York City Has Been ‘Crippled’ By Snow
Winter storm Juno could rank among New York City’s biggest snowstorms, with forecasts predicting 18-24 inches of snow. The “crippling and potentially historic” nor’easter will move into the city late…
French Courts Forbid Parents From Naming Children ‘Nutella’ Or ‘Strawberry’
There are few things in this world that receive as much love as Nutella — there’s even a to the holiday to commemorate the delicious hazelnut spread (it’s coming up!…
Here’s The Best Way To Shovel Snow, According To Experts
If you’re one of the 29 million people under a blizzard warning right now, your thoughts might have turned to what you’ll be doing the day after the winter storm….
Pete Wentz: Music Streaming Services ‘Don’t Appropriately’ Value Musicians
Taylor Swift sparked a national debate about streaming services last year when she pulled all her albums from Spotify, joining other artists including Garth Brooks and AC/DC. And even though…
Former Fox Employee Kills Himself In Front Of News Corp Building
NEW YORK — A man claiming to be a former employee of a Fox station in Austin, Texas, shot and killed himself Monday outside of the News Corporation building, the…
Joe Biden Surprised Ellen DeGeneres On Her Birthday And It Was Delightful
Vice President Joe Biden surprised talk show host Ellen DeGeneres on her birthday, giving her a bathrobe with the White House Seal on it. “A gift to Ellen from Joe,…
The History Of Syriza: How A Small Party Came To Power
To understand the historic magnitude of the victory of Syriza, the far-left party that won Greece’s election on Sunday, take a look at their slogan: “For the first time, the…
Michelle Obama Takes India By Very Stylish Storm
Of the many reasons there are to admire Michelle Obama, her seemingly effortless resistance to jet lag has got to be one of them. At least when it comes to…
Roasterie Offers Library-Themed Coffee To Support Public Libraries
There’s no happier relationship than the one between coffee and books, or rather, the relationship between a reader and her coffee and books. There’s a good reason chain bookstores these…
‘Big Bang Theory’ Star Simon Helberg Reveals The Truth About Sheldon’s Spot
Actor Simon Helberg, who plays the eccentric Howard Wolowitz on CBS’ hit show “The Big Bang Theory,” stopped by HuffPost Live on Friday and dropped a bombshell about Sheldon Cooper’s…
Ben Carson Claims Anti-Gay Bakery Owners ‘Might Put Poison’ In Same-Sex Couple’s Cakes
GOP presidential hopeful Ben Carson reportedly slammed lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates at a Jan. 24 press conference following his speech at Congressman Steve King’s Iowa Freedom…
Here’s Why Mountain Dew Will Survive The Death Of Soda
From the first moment the green elixir touched his lips, Chris Whitley knew he was hooked on Mountain Dew. He was an 11-year-old kid on his way back from either…