"Mad About You" is the next show to be revived

December 27, 2017, 8:10 am

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‘Mad About You’ Revival In The Works With Paul Reiser And Helen Hunt To Return https://t.co/0jQVtJJjPApic.twitter.com/qFT1AFEA2Z

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) December 27, 2017

Sony is currently in talks with Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt to return for the revival.

Will be set in the present day and will deal Paul and Jamie's empty next syndrome as their 17-year old daughter Mabel leaves for college.

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Online piracy group confirms they leaked screeners for upcoming Oscars hopefuls

December 27, 2017, 9:45 am

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‘Lady Bird,’ ‘Call Me by Your Name,’ ‘I, Tonya’ Screener Copies Leak to Piracy Networks https://t.co/GjXh9DZQcb

— Variety (@Variety) December 27, 2017

Online piracy group Hive-CM8 confirmed they leaked screeners for Oscar hopefuls ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘Call Me by Your Name,’ ‘I, Tonya’ and “Last Flag Flying,” noting this as their reason:

“We are especially sharing this for the people who cant [sic] visit the cinema due to illness, or because it is a limited release that doesn’t make it to their country. Don’t forget watching a Screener is not like the real thing, you should still all go to the cinema and support the Producers.”

They also confirmed leaking a screener for Louis CK's scrapped pile of shit movie “I Love You, Daddy.”


Source: https://twitter.com/Variety/status/946071235707965440

Anime Turned 100 in 2017. Here's a Look Back On 100 Years Of Japanese Animation

December 27, 2017, 9:52 am

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From the groundbreaking animated short Namakura Gatana (1917), to the recent hit Mr. Osomatsu (2017), here are the last 100 years of Japanese animation. And here's to another 100.

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Google honors Marlene Dietrich's 116th birthday with a doodle designed by Sasha Velour

December 27, 2017, 1:42 pm

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I was so honored to create the artwork for today’s Google Doodle to honor Marlene Dietrich’s 116th Birthday. She’s a true icon. https://t.co/KGMb5OXZBv

— Sasha Velour (@sasha_velour) December 27, 2017

Google honors the iconic German actress Marlene Dietrich (1901 - 1992) on what would have been her 116th birthday today, December 27, 2017, with an exclusive doodle by artist Sasha Steinberg. Steinberg, better known to most by her drag name Sasha Velour, is the reigning queen of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' having won Season 9 of the series in June, and counts Dietrich among her chief influences.

"[Marlene] was a wild original!" says Velour. "Despite the pressures of the time, she followed her own course, especially in terms of politics and gender. As a drag queen, that's particularly inspiring to me."

You can see the evolution of Steinberg's artwork on its official entry in the #GoogleDoodle archive, and watch her expert impersonation of Dietrich on her season of 'Drag Race''s "Snatch Game" here.




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Star Wars actor Alfie Curtis dies

December 27, 2017, 2:17 pm

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Alfie Curtis, who appeared in the Mos Eisley Cantina scene in the original Star Wars, passed away at the age of 87. Mark Hamill wrote the following.

ALFIE CURTIS made the #StarWars Mos Eisley Cantina scene (one of the most memorable I've ever been a part of) even MORE memorable. As horrific as he was on-camera, off-camera he was funny, kind & a real gentleman. Thanks Alf- you'll be missed. #RIP❤️- mh pic.twitter.com/laxKvbGmrd

— @HamillHimself (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2017

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ONTD Original: The Theory That Being a Child Star Stunts Mature Growth ft. Selena Gomez

December 27, 2017, 2:26 pm

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Throughout the beginning of her career (which happened to be during a very defining time in her life), Selena Gomez was praised by Disney big shots for her talent and transparency that fans fell in love with.

Wizards of Waverly Place, as well as a lot of her straight-to-DVD Disney films, gave the Disney Channel some of their most well-received pieces of work at the time. Which isn't saying much, but what did she know at 14/15 years old? She was praised for her impressive comedic timing on a multi-camera set, her good work ethic, and having a charm that clicked into what parents trusted and what kids wanted to see.



But when it was time for her to grow up, none of that applied anymore. The things that made her great at Disney were suddenly irrelevant as an adult star, and she saw a rapid shift.

In the past, you could hit play on any interview that featured this new star and hear her talk about "what really matters". Translation: the work she did for UNICEF, women being praised in the industry, being surrounded by people who keep her grounded, and the goals she had in film and music that didn't involve Disney.

She stressed these things even more so once she began dating Justin Bieber, who exposed her to a new audience. One that didn't love her. And one that didn't focus on her acting or her talent or who she was as a good worker or whatever else Disney praised her for.

She told E! back in 2013 about her first paparazzi experience and how they affect her now: "I went to the beach with my family and - I'm a 15 year old in a bikini - and there were, like, seven guys. And then it just ruined my day. [...] It gives me anxiety. Yes [I noticed it get worse when Justin and I got together]. I'm sure you can actually see those pictures of me being way stressed out about it."

And the saddest quote of all, that she has said and tweaked throughout the years (but this one is taken from 2011):

"I don't want to be known for what I'm wearing and who I'm dating."

Sadly...................




this is exactly





what keeps her famous



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Let's go back to the beginning for a quick sec.

Selena had her first acting gig with Barney. Her mother Mandy (who had Selena at 16 years old) recalls the audition, "she starts critiquing everybody and their performance, and then I just kind of close my eyes and I'm like, 'oh, lord, she's gonna be an actress'" Our first example of Selena comparing herself to others. More on that later.

Mandy hustled for Selena in the industry, and she was put in a world where she was exposed to rejection very early on in her life, "[my mom] taught me how to handle rejection well," she tells an interviewer at 2012's Glamour Women of the Year. Sure.

She also revealed in her E! special that she tries very hard to make her mom proud, "I think still, to this day, I don't feel like I'm good enough for my mom."

To which Mandy replies, in tears, "I don't know why she would feel that way. She was given an opportunity to be on the Disney Channel and that was a dream of hers. So how, as a parent, can you say "oh, well, it doesn't work out for me." You know? You have to support it. And I don't really expect anything from her. I don't expect for her to be perfect. She makes me really proud and she's a great kid."

That's sweet and weirdly emotional in a dark way.



When Selena's mom and dad split up, she says she didn't understand it. Her cousin, Priscilla Deleon, says (crying), "I remember Selena was always like, "Priscilla, why can't my parents be like yours?" and it was really hard to answer that."

Comparing herself to others is a theme that's proven to be consistent with Selena Gomez. Would that have been something she could have grown out of or learned from? Sure, yet who's to say? But perhaps this is a reference to the theory mentioned in the title: that child stars stay mentally stuck in what they were like during the height of their fame.



Later on down the road, Selena flew to Hollywood for an audition for a potential Lizzie McGuire spin-off show called 'Stevie Sanchez'

"I went over my script a thousand times on the plane. I remember thinking that was a sign because I was so obsessed with [Lizzie McGuire]. I was like, "this is destiny! I have to have this." I read the script to them. It was horrible. It's probably one of my worst auditions. And they were like, "okay, thank you!" And... I was done, I went to the lobby and I just cried and I just felt like I didn't get it. I was shy. I probably wasn't as vibrant as the other girls."

Selena got the part. A year later, however, she also got the news that the show didn't pick up. But President and Chief Creative Officer for Disney Channels Worldwide, Gary Marsh, didn't give up on her. She made her Disney Channel debut on 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody', where she also had her first kiss "in front of an audience, in front of four cameras, in front of my mom."

With this, she showed she was able to handle the set of a sitcom, and Disney would once again fly her back to Hollywood, from Texas. This time, it was for two pilots. "I remember she was like, "I was the first Latina to book two pilots for Disney at the same time," and she was really proud about that," says her cousin Priscilla.

She got the part of Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, so she packed her bags and moved to Hollywood. She "hated the city", missed her family so much she "cried for 3 months", but ultimately decided to tough it all out. "I don't realize how much I have going on until I have those moments where I break down, because it's so much," she says in 2011.

Gary Marsh: "We offered her the lead in one of our next musicals, 'Camp Rock'. And she did something that was... at the time, frustrating for us, but ultimately genius: she said, "no." [...] At the time, I thought, "you are our star, I want to put you on the next pedestal and launch you," and she was even smarter than I was in that case."

'Wizards' ended up winning an Emmy, and at 16, Selena was ready to get started on her music career.

Abbey Konowich: "She wanted to differentiate herself from the other girls in the market place and she wanted to have a band. In fact, originally, she didn't even want to use her own name."

Selena was booming. She was the lead on an award-winning show under one of the largest corporations, her first album exceeded Disney's expectations, and amidst all of Miley Cyrus' scandals and "wild" ways, she was the "honest" one. The "transparent" one. And the way she would subtly talk down on herself was viewed as a super star just being humble. She was praised as the anti-Miley, which quickly became a massive part of her brand.



This is something that Selena still clings on to, and while being the 'anti-Miley' is no longer necessarily what it is, it definitely evolved from that... into whatever the hell it is now. A girl trapped in what sells to the conservatives and the patriarchy that has even the most liberal of minds in the palms of its claws? Probably.

"I never really said ' I wanna be a role model', but then when it happened, I was so down for it. Once I realized that - I had a little girl come up to you and say she wants to be just like you [sic]? It was beautiful, and I accept it. I'm human. I'm not perfect. And I make mistakes all the time. But I guess my job is to keep those mistakes to myself and just try to be the best I can be for those kids."

Selena's music was doing pretty well, but she wanted to focus more on her acting. She wanted to be in movies that weren't attached to Disney and she wanted to become a serious actress.

"I just don't feel like I've accomplished enough in film. So I just genuinely need to take a break from [music]."

During an interview after Selena Gomez' first musical gig in London, she was asked where her heart is in terms of acting vs. singing, "I mean, if I had to choose one, I suppose it would be acting."

It didn't work out for her. Nobody wanted to see her in movies because her style of acting didn't translate well into leading roles for serious films. Producers were pushing her to do more music, despite most likely being aware of her lack of skills in the singing department.



Probably a massive slap of discouragement in the face for this one. How do you go from being praised by Disney to being rejected by anyone else as you're trying to grow out of Disney the way Disney is growing out of you?

Selena sucked it up and toughed it out once again, releasing album after album, but not quite giving up on her acting dreams. In case you didn't already know: Selena Gomez' opportunistic traits have been shining a lot lately as she accepts a role in a Woody Allen film amidst the flooding of news regarding sexual harassment in Hollywood.

But she isn't new to trying to have her cake and eat it too. She said during a press conference for Spring Breakers, "I think it was right for me. You know, I do everything for my younger fans, I do everything for my fans, and this was... more for me, in a way."

Fair. But to expect American audiences to view her as a woman growing up from the pure Disney star brand was just... not really something American audiences do.

"I don't really know what the right way to make that transition is, I'm just trying to do the best I can and I just - knock on wood - hope to just continue to do it well."



Parents and long-time fans alike compared her accepting the role in Spring Breakers (where she drinks and smokes on film) as a scandalous Miley move or another Britney breaking out from her good girl image. There were even rumours of Selena Gomez having break downs on set, slowly becoming a mess.

Selena Gomez, who was beginning to have conflicts in her relationship with Justflop Bieber around the time of Spring Breakers' release, didn't handle the shaming and the rumours well.

In fact, she seems to spiral within that very cycle; leave the spoiled white man, handle the bad stuff on her own, go back to the spoiled white man, repeat. And with her focus being directed more towards what other people think - what her fans think - she forgets herself.



"I would remind the younger version of me that she's doing a really great job. Cause I think she's gonna need to hear that sometimes." -Selena Gomez, Nov. 2017



Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

what would you change about your lovely(?) personalities, ontd?

Shakira reschedules South Florida concerts

December 27, 2017, 2:26 pm

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Rescheduled dates have been announced for @shakira’s #ElDoradoWorldTour. pic.twitter.com/N9XIPIr7yI

— Roc Nation (@RocNation) 27 grudnia 2017

- will now perform in Miami and Sunrise in August,

- had to reschedule because of strain to her vocal chords,

- enjoyed knicks game with Gerard Pique and their kids yesterday.


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Bono thinks Music Has Become a Little Too ‘Girly’

December 27, 2017, 2:27 pm

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According to Bono, music is missing some raging testosterone https://t.co/HC8XY7WHDZ

— Vulture (@vulture) December 27, 2017

He thinks that one too many women have infiltrated the modern radio waves with their singing and general instrument playing. And he's not having it!

“I think music has gotten very girly. And there are some good things about that, but hip-hop is the only place for young male anger at the moment — and that’s not good,” he is quoted.

“When I was 16, I had a lot of anger in me. You need to find a place for it and for guitars, whether it is with a drum machine — I don’t care. The moment something becomes preserved, it is fucking over,” he continued. “You might as well put it in formaldehyde.”


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Alyssa Milano accuses Vanity Fair of sexism for saying Hillary Clinton should take up knitting

December 27, 2017, 2:28 pm

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This is sexist and not funny. Not a good combo. pic.twitter.com/vRNjHWfPDf

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 27, 2017

Alyssa Milano joins many other Twitter users in calling Vanity Fair out for sexism after the magazine tweeted an anti-Hillary video.

The video features young people suggesting new hobbies for Hillary Clinton to take up in 2018, including knitting.

“Vanity Fair” is currently trending and the initial tweet has more responses than it has likes or retweets.

Twitter accuses Vanity Fair of sexism after New Year's resolution video for Hillary Clinton: https://t.co/HTBEuQdbbW

— Mashable (@mashable) December 27, 2017

Watch the video under the cut:

Maybe it's time for Hillary Clinton to take up a new hobby in 2018 pic.twitter.com/sbE78rA5At

— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) December 23, 2017

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Lindsay Lohan Can't Catch a Break

December 27, 2017, 2:30 pm

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Exclusive: Lindsay Lohan can't seem to catch a break! https://t.co/I8gceGiNZn

— Radar Online (@radar_online) December 27, 2017

According to the government Lindsay owes back taxes for 2010, 2014 and 2015 in the amounts of $5,710.09, $11,028.08 and $83,972.38 for a grand total of $100,710.55.





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Everything Karolina Kurkova Eats In A Day | Food Diaries | Harper's BAZAAR

December 27, 2017, 4:02 pm

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Supermodel and former Victoria's Secret Angel Karolina Kurkova gave us the exclusive on her favorite meals and how to make them. Join us on a virtual taste journey, featuring simple, gluten free and low carb dishes.

Breakfast

Coffee with Nutmilk

Nutmilk:

Almonds
Cashews
Water
Maple syrup
Vanilla extract
Cinnamon
Coconut Oil and Coconut milk
Strain the milk in a nut milk bag

Smoothie:

Avocado
Nut milk
Blueberries
Strawberries
Banana
Chia seeds

Lunch

Califlower rice:

White onion
Riced cauliflower
Olive oil
Salt + Peppar
Lemon juice + Zest
Shaved Almonds
Dried Cranberries
Pumpkin seeds
Cilantro

Dinner

Spaghetti:

White Onion
Carrots
Celery
Salt
Onion powder
Garlic + Basil Tomato sauce
Honey Gluten free Pasta
Parmesan cheese
Parsley

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Food Post! 🍔🌶

Fifth Harmony's Lauren wearing your college tuition on her wrist

December 27, 2017, 4:02 pm

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Lauren's Instagram Story! #2pic.twitter.com/exe6ItCKpU

— Fifth Harmony WWS (@FifthHarmonyWWS) December 21, 2017

Lauren Jauregui flexed for the gram the gift her boyfriend, rapper Ty Dolla $ign, gave her for the Holidays. A 'DIOR GRAND BAL PLUME' watch, retailing at $35300!

This is a 'DIOR GRAND BAL PLUME' watch, retailing at $35300! pic.twitter.com/2XkuOnHvoi

— Fifth Harmony WWS (@FifthHarmonyWWS) December 21, 2017

Normani working with Jacob Kasher

Normani en la historia de @CandeceCampbellpic.twitter.com/iWQS3veA6M

— Normani Kordei Argentina (@NKHArgentina) December 21, 2017

Normani was seen at the restaurant with songwiter Jacob Kasher and A&R Candece Campbell. Kasher recently has been named"Songwriter of the year" by Spotify.

Normani on @CandeceCampbell's Instagram story pic.twitter.com/lFRIf4MDxd

— Normani Updates (@NormaniUpdate) December 21, 2017

Candece first teased a collaboration between the 2 of them back in April

Candece Campbell (@CandeceCampbell) publicou uma foto com Normani em sua história no Instagram. pic.twitter.com/DQKmYbJByQ

— Fifth Harmony Manaus (@5HManaus) April 23, 2017

They then visited Normani during DWTS semi-final

Normani with @CandeceCampbell and Jacob Kasher #DWTSpic.twitter.com/vEcbL02D9u

— 5HonTour (@5HonTour) May 16, 2017

He's working on Charlie Puth next album, and wrote for Nicki Minaj, Carly Rae Jepsen, Maroon5, etc.




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Best of ONTD 2017: Nominations Post

December 27, 2017, 4:03 pm

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ETA: Best ONTD Original category added at the end!!

HOW TO NOMINATE

I know y'all don't like to read, but this is important!!

- Please wait to nominate until I have added all categories in the comments section.

- Reply to my original comment (that has the category in the subject line) if you would like to nominate something/someone. Please try to check and make sure if your choice for a given category has already been submitted. Any duplicate threads will be deleted.

- If you agree with someone else's nomination, reply to it with a +1.

- The categories for this year are under the cut with explanations. You can click the names to take you directly to that nomination thread (links are done now! Go nuts :D).

- No OT comments! They will be deleted.

I will be counting the nominations starting Saturday, December 30th. The voting post will be live Sunday, December 31st and the results will be posted on Tuesday, January 2st.

Post Of The Year Which post really brought everyone together and showed the true spirit of ONTD? Please include a link! Female Celeb Of The Year Your favorite queen of the year. Male Celeb Of The Year Your favorite man-who-didn't-totally-suck this year. Scandal Of The Year These were the gifts that kept on giving, or the most shocking revelations of 2017. Best Scandal Name The best scandal name that ONTD came up with in 2017. Worst Of 2017 The worst thing/event about 2017. Meme/Gif Of The Year Your fave memes/gifs of the year. Please post the actual image. Comment Of The Year Also self-explanatory. What was the best comment made on a ONTD post this year? Please provide a link, or at least a screenshot. Thread Of The Year Any thread that you thought was amazing. Please provide a link to the thread! ONTD Member Of The Year Which member do you think is the funniest, smartest, most outrageous, etc? Most Devastating Break-up Any celeb couple that called it quits and left you wondering "is true love dead?" Celeb Who Should Be Banned In 2018 Any celeb from 2017 you feel should be banned from ONTD in the new year. This does not mean the celebrity will be banned! Breakout Celeb of the Year Which newcomer really made a splash this year? Best Celeb Social Media Whose social media had us addicted in 2017? Most Vile Celeb The most repugnant celeb posted about on ONTD in 2017. These are celebs with no redeeming qualities, not just problematic ones. Messiest/Problematic Celeb Any celeb that consistently showed their ass or aired their dirty laundry this year. Not to be confused with most vile, the messiest/problematic celeb *may* be somewhat still likable or they have quite a few stans left on ONTD. Best Movie Best movie released in 2017. Best TV Show Best TV show of 2017. Song Of The Year Best song of 2017. Album Of The Year Best album of 2017. Athlete/Team Of The Year Best athlete or team of 2017. Video/Cellphone Game Of The Year Best video or cellphone game released in 2017. Celeb We Were Rooting For A celeb that made us yell "WE WERE ROOTING FOR YOU!" and/or made us turn in our stan cards this year. Ultimate Celeb Downfall A celeb that made us say "HA, SUFFER!" as they finally got their comeuppance in 2017. Best ONTD Original The best post entirely crafted by one of our members!! (thanks myselfdestruct for the idea!!)

Credits:
misslilia84 (RIP) for like 95% of this post, since I basically copied and pasted and tweaked a few things from their post last year
dangerbuffalo (RIP) and rovinja for their category ideas last year

And especially:
shittysoup for initiating this year's posts and providing some category ideas
dbil for making the header image

Tabloid Cover Wednesday

December 27, 2017, 4:09 pm

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Lemon Cream Cheese Bundt Cake


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Rachael Ray Criticized for Aiding Israel’s Cultural Appropriation

December 27, 2017, 6:07 pm

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Holiday Feast Highlights - Israeli nite, meze stuffed grape leaves, hummus, beet dip, eggplant and sun dried tomato dip, walnut and red pepper dip, and tabouli pic.twitter.com/pflF9Iv4DG

— rachael ray (@rachaelray) December 21, 2017

Celebrity chef Rachael Ray caught heat for her “Israeli nite” spread featuring levant foods that existed centuries before the creation of the settler-colonial state known as Israel in 1948. Whether Ray posted out of ignorance or with purpose, she has reinforced Israel’s campaign of erasing Palestinians and their culture since taking over Palestine and subjecting Palestinians to living in a state of apartheid.

Responses have been snarky to educational; Ray inspired people to share their own “Israeli nite” spreads of pizza, sushi, ramen, biryani, samosas, egg rolls and tacos, and to re-enact of the creation of hummus. People have also come to her defense to dismiss the criticism altogether. Writer Yousef Munayyer provided more historical context.

Hell yes my guys I too like to enjoy Israeli food pic.twitter.com/NBcdTxgoVl

— Megan Starfox (@kpopbutmarxist) December 26, 2017

How to make Palestinian Hummus vs how to make Israeli Hummus. pic.twitter.com/NkAg2mL9ng

— Ahmed (@AhmedMediaWatch) December 25, 2017

Food does not have a religion or nationality. It is food. But it does have a history and a place in the culture of peoples.

— (((YousefMunayyer))) (@YousefMunayyer) December 27, 2017

This problem is further compounded when you understand that it is happening in the context of Israeli appropriation, not just of food but of a people’s land and history.

— (((YousefMunayyer))) (@YousefMunayyer) December 27, 2017

So please understand, when you label this food “Israeli” you’re participating in a broad process of replacement that goes way beyond what is on a plate and is instead about denying Palestinians even have a place at the global table.

— (((YousefMunayyer))) (@YousefMunayyer) December 27, 2017

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Samantha Markle hits back at Prince Harry's claim his family is "the family [Meghan]'s never had"

December 27, 2017, 6:08 pm

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Actually she has a large family who were always there with her and for her. Our household was very normal and when dad and Doria divorced, we all made it so it was like she had two houses. No one was estranged ,she was just too busy. Read my book complete with facts and photos

— Samantha Markle (@SamanthaMGrant) December 27, 2017

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I don't think she's gonna get an invite.




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Meet your 2017 reading goals with these short books.

December 27, 2017, 6:08 pm

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Trying to meet your @goodreads challenge? Here’s a list of quick reads https://t.co/yfdbtkQdpH

— The Weekly Standard (@weeklystandard) December 26, 2017

Annihilation
Area X has been cut off from the rest of the continent for decades. Nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilization. The first expedition returned with reports of a pristine, Edenic landscape; the second expedition ended in mass suicide; the third expedition in a hail of gunfire as its members turned on one another. The members of the eleventh expedition returned as shadows of their former selves, and within weeks, all had died of cancer. In Annihilation, the first volume of Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy, we join the twelfth expedition.




The Ocean at the End of the Lane
A brilliantly imaginative and poignant fairy tale from the modern master of wonder and terror, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is Neil Gaiman’s first new novel for adults since his #1 New York Times bestseller Anansi Boys.

This bewitching and harrowing tale of mystery and survival, and memory and magic, makes the impossible all too real.




Black Water
John Harper is in hiding in a remote hut on a tropical island. As he lies awake at night, listening to the rain on the roof, he believes his life may be in danger. But he is less afraid of what is going to happen than of what he’s already done.

In a local town, he meets Rita, a woman with her own tragic history. They begin an affair, but can they offer each other redemption? Or do the ghosts of the past always catch up with us in the end?

Moving between Europe during the Cold War, Civil Rights–era California, and Indonesia during the massacres of 1965 and the subsequent military dictatorship, Black Water explores some of the darkest events of recent history through the story of one troubled man.




A Colony in a Nation
America likes to tell itself that it inhabits a postracial world, yet nearly every empirical measure—wealth, unemployment, incarceration, school segregation—reveals that racial inequality has barely improved since 1968, when Richard Nixon became our first “law and order” president. With the clarity and originality that distinguished his prescient bestseller, Twilight of the Elites, Chris Hayes upends our national conversation on policing and democracy in a book of wide-ranging historical, social, and political analysis.




The Buddha in the Attic
A gorgeous novel by the celebrated author of When the Emperor Was Divine that tells the story of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as “picture brides” nearly a century ago. In eight unforgettable sections, The Buddha in the Attic traces the extraordinary lives of these women, from their arduous journeys by boat, to their arrival in San Francisco and their tremulous first nights as new wives; from their experiences raising children who would later reject their culture and language, to the deracinating arrival of war. Once again, Julie Otsuka has written a spellbinding novel about identity and loyalty, and what it means to be an American in uncertain times.



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Tom Hiddleston Is the Most Stylish Man of 2017

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Over two million GQ voters have decided that Tom Hiddleston is the most stylish man of 2017! He beat Harry Styles, Eddie Redmayne, and many others in the voting contest. I guess wearing that "I <3 T.S." tank top really paid off.



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Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton (+Oprah, Pope, Queen, Beyoncé) still America's most admired in 2017

December 27, 2017, 7:33 pm

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Americans once again are most likely to name Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as the man and woman living anywhere in the world they admire most… https://t.co/EHyNO0FCCg#GallupDailypic.twitter.com/Oe4Yb7oc24

— GallupNews (@GallupNews) December 27, 2017

- Obama narrowly defeats Drumpf by 3%, while Hillary just edges out Michelle by 2% to retain their titles.
- Hillary has won the most admired accolade for the past 16 years, while Obama the last 10 years.
- Only men and women living anywhere in the world today, including family and friends, are eligible.
- A quarter of the 1,049 American adult respondents struggled to name someone they admire most.

Most Admired Man
1. Barack Obama (17%)
2. Donald Drumpf (14%)
3. Pope Francis (3%)
7. Bernie Sanders (1%)
10t. Paid Protester Pence (1%)
- A friend or relative (9%)

Most Admired Woman
1. Hillary Clinton (9%)
2. Michelle Obama (7%)
3. Oprah Winfrey (4%)
6. Queen Elizabeth II (2%)
7t. Melania Drumpf (1%)
10t. Kate Middleton, Beyoncé (1%)
- A friend or relative (13%)

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ONTD Original: All of Weinstein's Men

December 27, 2017, 7:37 pm

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Behind every abusive asshole is a support system that enables such behavior. Harvey Weinstein has had much support in the industry for decades. From the agents who set up meetings to tabloid journalists who killed stories about Weinstein in exchange for stories. This post highlights those who knew about the allegations and those who supported Harvey.

Bob Weinstein & Co

The Weinstein Company was well aware of Harvey's misconduct and the allegations against him. The New York Times reported that Bob Weinstein was involved in at least three settlements dating back to 1990. Ronan Farrow also reported that Weinstein PERSONALLY paid off two settlements against his brother. Bob Weinstein has also been accused of sexual harassment by Amanda Segel, a TV producer. Many of the Harvey loyalists on the board of directors quit after the allegations surfaced. Dirk Ziff, Paul Tudor Jones, and Tim Sarnoff did not sign off on the press release released by the board of directors at the time of the allegations. Harvey's loyalists caped for Harvey in every way despite Harvey misusing company funds. Ziff, Jones, and Sarnoff have given no reason for why they left the board of directors.

Robert Rodriguez

Robert Rodriguez and Rose McGowan dated from 2006-2009. Rodriguez was well aware of what happened with Rose before they were made public. Despite knowing that Weinstein allegedly raped McGowan, he still collaborated with Weinstein on a number of projects. Rodriguez stated that he didnt want to jeopardize any legal settlements she had with Weinstein. He also claims that he casted her in Grindhouse, Weinstein production, as a "fuck you" to Weinstein.

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino is one of the few men who admitted to knowing about Harvey's behavior and not doing more than he did. He said there was more to it than just rumors. He knew that Weinstein did a couple of these things. Mira Sorvino, Tarantino's girlfriend at one point, told Tarantino about the allegations when they first occurred. He also heard from another actress who had the same story and was aware of McGowan's settlement with Weinstein. Tarantio still continued to make films with Weinstein which he now regrets. He dismissed what Sorvino initially told him because he thought Weinstein had a "particular" interest in her and thought he would leave her alone since Tarantino was dating her.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt was dating Gwyneth Paltrow at the time when she was sexually harassed by Weinstein. Pitt confronted Weinstein about it at a party and threatened to beat him up (lol). Pitt confirmed the incident to the NYT. Angelina Jolie, his ex-wife, has also accused Weinstein of sexual harassment. Brad Pitt still chose to work with the producer on Inglorious Basterds and Killing Them Softly.

Ben Affleck

One of the best things in 2017 was the continued demise of Ben Affleck. Ben's predatory actions were covered in a previous post. Ben may play dumb but it is clear he knew about Weinstein's actions on two separate occasions. When the news first broke, Ben claimed he didn't know about Weinstein at all and Rose McGowan called him out on twitter for it. McGowan accused Weinstein of rape and says that she told Ben Affleck about the incident. Rose claims that Ben said "I told him to stop doing that" when she told him about the assault. Gwyneth Paltrow also accused Harvey of harassment and Affleck was aware of that incident as well.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon admitted that both him and Affleck were aware of Paltrow's allegations against Harvey because Ben was the one who told him about it. Damon called Harvey an asshole but says that he's never witnessed such behavior. Sharon Waxman, founder of The Wrap, claimed that she investigated such allegations against Weinstein back when she was a reporter for NYT in 2004. Waxman stated that the piece was cut from the paper due to TWC presence as an advertiser for the newspaper and the meddling of Russell Crowe and Matt Damon. She alleges that Damon and Crowe called her directly to refute the claims. Damon denied the claims and Waxman later endorsed his comments.

CAA and others
At least 8 agents from CAA were aware that Weinstein had threatened female clients or sexually harassed them. Despite knowing all of this, the agency still worked with Weinstein and arranged meetings for female clients with him. Courtney Love stated that she was banned by CAA after speaking out against Weinstein. The report also states that agents and managers still sent female clients Weinstein's way despite his behavior and told them to stay silent if anything went wrong. Mia Kershner, a client of CAA at the time, was meeting Weinstein about a possible film in NYC. Weinstein wanted to exchange sex for the film opportunity. Kershner told her agent, manager, and his boss about the incident and was told to forget about it as it was pointless. CAA issued an apology after the report and has set up a fund for victims of harassment. CAA partner, Bryan Lourd, was asked about Weinstein's alleged harassment. Lourd cited client confidentiality but it was reported that Weinstein compla
ined to Lourd about Ronan Farrow's article. Lourd tried to arrange a meeting between the two which ultimately didnt work out. Farrow has left the agency since the news about Lourd and Weinstein came out.

Tabloid Journalists
Weinstein had a close relationship with tabloid journalists. He would often offer stories in exchange for reporters killing stories about his misconduct. Weinstein had an alliance with the publisher of the National Enquirer. He used the Enquirer to gather intel on his accusers and to help kill negative stories about him. Weinstein also worked with Peter Bart, one of the most powerful journalists in the industry. Bart had a hand in killing any negative story about Weinstein and his production company. Former reporters and editors at Variety called Bart his "greatest protector".

Army of Spies
In a jaw dropping article written by Ronan Farrow, it was alleged that Weinstein hired private security agencies to gather information on actresses and journalists that were trying to expose him. Weinstein hired Kroll and Black Cube. Kroll is one of the largest corporate intelligence agencies in the world and Black Cube is run by former officers of Mossad and other Israeli intelligence agencies. Two private investigators from Black Cube met with Rose McGowan and used false identities. They pretended to be womens rights advocates and even acted as they had an allegation against Weinstein. They met with journalists to find out which women were talking to the press. Journalists directed by Weinstein and private investigators interviewed these women and reported the details back to Weinstein.

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