Inside The Controversial Skin-Bleaching Phenomenon (VIDEO)
With names like “Skin So White,” “White Perfect,” and “White and Lovely,” skin bleaching creams are becoming a popular — and controversial — part of many women’s beauty routines. While…
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The Sad State Of America’s Middle Class, In 6 Charts
In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Barack Obama is expected to propose throwing a lifeline to America’s middle class. It could really use one. His ideas…
Anderson Cooper Responds To Anti-Gay Evangelist’s Claims In ‘Ridiculist’ Segment
Anderson Cooper minced few words when it came to a right-wing evangelist’s scathing Op-Ed which slammed the CNN anchor for “boasting” about his homosexuality. Cooper addressed Larry Tomczak’s Jan. 8…
VICTORY: Zoo Cancels Plans To Break Up Chimps’ 20-Year Friendship
Thanks to calls for compassion from animal welfare advocates, officials at a zoo in India have been forced to cancel plans to separate two chimpanzees who’ve been companions for the…
State Of The Union 2015: Live Updates On Obama’s Annual Speech
President Barack Obama is delivering his annual State of the Union address tonight in front of a joint session of Congress. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) formally invited Obama to…
Jane Wilson, Artist Of The Ethereal, Dies At 90
Jane Wilson, a painter whose best-known works were landscapes that occupied a niche nestled between representation and abstraction, died on Jan. 13 in Manhattan. She was 90. The cause was…
Gayle King With Marlo Thomas (VIDEO)
Co-host of CBS This Morning Gayle King joined me on Mondays with Marlo to talk about her career, family and the people who have had an impact on her life….
April TV Is Basically Bonkers
Fall used to be the busiest time of year for television, and it still is, and January is often very crowded with new and returning shows as well. What you…
Eric Garner Memorial In Staten Island Burns Down On MLK Day
NEW YORK — A makeshift Staten Island memorial for Eric Garner — the 43-year-old black man who died this summer after being put into a fatal chokehold by a white…
Sebrina Ann Thompson Accused Of Trying To Give Away Child At Department Store
An Alabama woman is facing charges of child endangerment after trying to give away a child — that was not her own — at her local department store. – The…
Student Testing: Deciding When Enough Is Enough
WASHINGTON (AP) — Do students take too many tests? Given the complaints about a high-stakes testing culture in classrooms, some states are reviewing the quality and quantity of the tests…
Kim Kardashian Reveals Cover Photo For Selfie Book, ‘Selfish’
Kim Kardashian is getting fans ready for the spring release of her book, Selfish, with a look at the sizzling cover shot. Kardashian shared the Selfish cover photo on her…
9 Lessons From ‘The Bachelor’ Season 19, Episode 3: Jimmy Kimmel Is Here, Gender Equality Is Dead
Welcome back to the wonderful world of white wine tears, roses, grammatical incorrectness and two-month journeys toward engagement. That’s right, “The Bachelor” has returned — this time with Chris Soules,…
Pat Houston Slams Whitney Biopic: ‘Lifetime Is Notorious For Making Bad Biopics’
Despite the lack of support from Whitney Houston’s family, Lifetime’s much anticipated biopic on the late singer, “I Will Always Love You: The Whitney Houston Story,” drew a reported 4.1…
Guys, There’s Totally No ‘90210’ Feud (There’s Definitely a ‘90210’ Feud)
www.fishwrapper.com: He says, she says, they say … as long as it’s not coming out of Tori Spelling or Dean McDermott’s mouth, we’re totally willing to listen: Shannen Doherty and…
Mexico: DNA Tests Unable To Match Missing Students To Remains
Mexican prosecutors said Tuesday that an Austrian forensics lab has been unable to find any more DNA that could be used by conventional means to identify charred remains that might…
Sleater-Kinney: Return of the Roar
The following article is provided by Rolling Stone. By JONAH WEINER A decomposing skull hangs beside Janet Weiss’ doorbell: one bulging eyeball, jagged teeth, strips of flesh. Halloween was a…
To Fall Out Of Love, Do This – The New Yorker
www.newyorker.com: In Mandy Len Catron’s Modern Love essay, “To Fall in Love With Anyone, Do This,” she refers to a study by the psychologist Arthur Aron (and others) that explores…
Meet The Latina 2014 Miss Universe Candidates
It’s finally time to crown Miss Universe 2014, which means it’s also time to meet the Latinas who are in the running for the coveted title. – But Sanchez will…
Seahawks Fumble MLK Day Tweet, Have To Delete It
The Seattle Seahawks won the NFC Championship Game, but fumbled big-time on social media. – H/T For The Win
Jennifer Garner Takes Daughter Violet To LA Clippers vs. Boston Celtics Game
Look who it is! – As for the Celtics? Garner clearly likes to get up close and personal with her favorite basketball team.
Pope Francis: Crossing Into U.S. From Mexico Would Be A ‘Beautiful Gesture’
Pope Francis told a group of reporters Monday that he doesn’t plan to travel to Mexico this year. But next time he does visit, the pope raised the possibility of…
Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew Recovering Following Pneumonia Hospitalization
Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew, who portrays the lovable Wookiee in the “Star Wars” universe, was recently hospitalized for pneumonia. As TMZ reports, the 70-year-old star is expected to make a…
Paris Is Reportedly Suing Fox News For Insulting The City
Paris is suing Fox News after the “image” of the city was “insulted” and “prejudiced,” CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reported Tuesday, citing a conversation with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. BREAKING: Paris…
Teen Starts Company To Make Low-Cost Printers To Help Blind People
In Silicon Valley, it’s never too early to become an entrepreneur. Just ask 13-year-old Shubham Banerjee. The California eighth-grader has launched a company to develop low-cost machines to print Braille,…
Healthier Habits Are Easier To Adopt As A Couple, Study Finds
Husbands and wives, listen up. If you want your spouse to hit the gym, shed a few pounds or quit smoking, prodding and shaming just won’t do. Rather, a new…
The Worst Parts Of Hanging Out With A Group Of Friends
Sure, you love hanging out with your friends, but even when you’re spending quality time with your crew, you can still manage to find yourself in some pretty awkward situations….
Animals Are What They Eat (PHOTOS)
If we are what we eat, then we are mostly string cheese. Mmmm! These animals, who are the creation of artist Sarah DeRemer, are also what they eat.
Colin Farrell Speaks Out For Same-Sex Marriage In Ireland
We love Colin Farrell! – (h/t Towleroad)
6 Things You Should Know About Donating To Charity
It’s hard to know which charities are most deserving — and yet questioning the merits of a nonprofit (Where is my dollar really going? Is this a scam?) can make…