This Is What Emma Watson Could Look Like As Belle In ‘Beauty And The Beast’
Emma Watson won’t appear as Belle in “Beauty and the Beauty” on the big screen until at least 2016, but a Reddit artist is already giving us an idea of…
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Rep. Gary Palmer Tries To Stir Up Climate Change Controversy That Just Doesn’t Exist
The following post first appeared on FactCheck.org. Rep. Gary Palmer falsely claimed on a radio show that temperature data used to measure global climate change have been “falsified” and manipulated….
White House Stalled ISIS Rescue. Foley, Sotloff, and Mueller Died.
The U.S. government obtained intelligence on the possible location of American captives held by ISIS in Syria last year, but Obama administration officials waited nearly a month to launch a…
Why Scott Walker’s Views On Evolution Are Totally Relevant
Scott Walker doesn’t want reporters to ask him about his position on evolution. That’s one more reason why they should. Walker, the newly re-elected governor of Wisconsin, is a front-runner…
The Coolest Astronaut In The Galaxy Talks Sade, ‘Star Trek’ And Why Struggling Is Key To Success
Leland Melvin was propelled by many a rocket during his time as a NASA astronaut, but just two weeks ago the 50-year-old was launched to viral stardom by a single…
Amy Pascal, Ex-Sony Chief, Acknowledges She Was Fired
In her first interview since her exit as co-chairman of Sony Pictures, Amy Pascal opened up about her departure and acknowledged it wasn’t voluntary. Speaking to journalist Tina Brown at…
Bill Maher’s New Rule About Gay Men’s Taste In Music Will Have You Shaking Your Head
Hmm! In an exclusive “New Rule,” Bill Maher has an impossible request for scientists: prove why “7-year-old girls and gay men like the exact same music.” He’s looking at you,…
This Crazy ‘Simpsons’ Theory Actually Makes A Lot Of Sense
There’s a “Simpsons” theory making its way around the Internet, and, if true, it would completely change everything you thought you knew about the show. The theory is that Homer…
The California Chasm: A Look At Income Inequality In The Golden State
This piece was originally published on Capital & Main. As it pushes historic levels, inequality has become a hot topic. Activists have organized around the rich-poor divide, with “The One…
LeBron James Explains The Precautions He Takes To Protect His Sons From Police Misconduct
The ongoing investigation around the fatal police shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland, Ohio last November has prompted many city residents to take proactive measures in ensuring their children’s…
Dog Escapes From Home, Sneaks Into Hospital 20 Blocks Away To Comfort Sick Owner
“Dogged determination” has a mascot, and it’s a miniature schnauzer named “Sissy.” – The Francks say they’ve never taken Sissy to the hospital, reports note, so they aren’t sure how…
Keith Ellison ‘Confident’ Shooting Of Chapel Hill Muslims Wasn’t Just About A Parking Space
WASHINGTON — Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) expressed doubts on Thursday about the Chapel Hill Police Department’s statement that the fatal shooting of three young Muslims earlier in the week was…
Federal Judge Orders Alabama Official To Stop Denying Marriage Licenses To Same-Sex Couples
WASHINGTON — A federal judge ordered a county official in Alabama to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples Thursday, saying they can no longer ignore her earlier ruling that struck…
Oregon Secretary Of State Seems Slightly Miffed That The Governor Hauled Her Across The Country For ‘Bizarre’ Situation
The possible successor to Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) said on Thursday that she was a little bit confused about why exactly Kitzhaber asked her to cut a trip short…
CNN Chief Jeff Zucker Says He’d Love To Hire Jon Stewart
NEW YORK — CNN President Jeff Zucker said Thursday that he’d be happy to talk to soon-to-be free agent Jon Stewart about joining the network, though he isn’t holding his…
Patricia Prue Pleads Guilty To Killing Vermont Teacher
A Vermont woman has pleaded guilty to the 2012 choking death of a prep school teacher. – Prue is to be sentenced Friday. She faces life in prison.
Justin Sayre Of ‘The Meeting’ On ‘Ab Privilege’ In The Gay Community
In his latest clip for HuffPost Gay, writer-actor Justin Sayre puts a humorous twist on the fraught relationship between gay men and body image, pointing to what he describes as…
Museums Are Working On Banning Selfie Sticks To Keep Their Art Safe
If you have plans to museum hop on your next vacation, be prepared to leave your selfie stick behind. Selfie sticks, which rose to popularity in 2014, are stick-like iPhone…
Father Of Slain Muslim Sisters Calls For Federal Hate Crime Probe
RALEIGH, North Carolina — The father of two Muslim sisters killed in a triple murder by an atheist with an intense dislike of all religion told a massive crowd gathered…
Why These Famous Vloggers Think The Internet Is An ‘Absolutely Terrifying Place’
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Up From Leeds
At the end of a turbulent, troubled Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Charles Barkley sits calmly before four cameras, a hot mike pinned to his gray suit, preparing to offer…
Why Doesn’t ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Show Ana Have An Orgasm?
Anastasia Steele does not have an orgasm in the film “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Perhaps she’s intended to, but we, the viewers, have no way of knowing if and when…
John Boehner: DHS Shutdown ‘Would Be Bad,’ But It Could Happen
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said he couldn’t rule out a possible shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security. The AP reports Boehner said it “would be bad” if the…
Shell CEO Says Industry Needs To Be Less Aloof In Climate Change Conversation
Royal Dutch Shell CEO Ben van Beurden believes it is time for his industry to take a more active role in the conversation about climate change and become “less aloof.”…
Killjoy Congressman Wants To Cut Off Federal Employees’ Access To Porn
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) introduced the Eliminating Pornography From Agencies Act on Wednesday, a legislative attempt to prevent federal employees from accessing pornographic or explicit materials at work. – Meadows…
News Organizations Stop Short Of Calling Chapel Hill Shooting A ‘Hate Crime’
Since news broke of the Tuesday shooting of three Muslims — a young husband and wife and the wife’s sister — in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the media has come…
The First Half Hour Of ‘Fifty Shades’ Was Basically A ‘That’s What She Said’ Joke
In its first 30 minutes, “Fifty Shades of Grey” was practically an all-out comedy. At the screening I attended, there were more moments of snickering laughter than riveted quiet throughout…
Olivia Pope Is An ESTJ, And Other ‘Scandal’ Personality Types Explained
It’s pretty much impossible to predict what’s going to happen next on “Scandal.” But we wondered if there might at least be a way to better understand some of the…
Photographer’s Picture Celebrates ‘Diverse Bodies Feeding Their Babies’ — Despite What The Haters Say
Photographer and mom Jade Beall has made a name for herself taking portraits that celebrate the beautiful imperfections and body diversity of real women, especially mothers. One recent breastfeeding photo…
Oklahoma Wants To Reinstate The Gas Chamber, And Experts Say It’s A Bad Idea
Facing dwindling supplies of lethal injection chemicals and increased legal scrutiny of the practice, some states are considering a return to antiquated execution methods like firing squads and gas chambers…