Robert Pattinson Asks Kristen Stewart To Hit the Bricks

Robert Pattinson reportedly plans to return to the Los Feliz, Calif., home he shares with Kristen Stewart, but only after his cheating girlfriend has moved out.

On July 25, Stewart publicly admitted to cheating on Pattinson with her "Snow White and the Huntsman" director, Rupert Sanders, and issued an apology that seems to have fallen on deaf ears. The following day, Pattinson packed a bag and has been staying elsewhere since.

On Saturday, a U-Haul truck was photographed outside the couple's house, but it was the 22-year-old "Twilight" actress who was moving out. According to People magazine, the couple aren't currently speaking to each other, but a source says Pattinson stopped giving Stewart the silent treatment for long enough to ask her to pack her belongings and leave.

It looks like this might be the end for the couple, who met on the set of "Twilight" in 2008.
"The entire thing has been such a blow to Rob. Talk about having his heart ripped out," said a source close to the couple. "Rob just isn't going to be able to get past the cheating – one time or not."
According to reports, the 26-year-old actor is heartbroken over the news of Stewart's affair with Sanders, but he also wants some answers .

"He was hurt and heartbroken, then angry and pissed off, and now he just wants answers. He feels like he needs to know exactly what happened, how far it went and how many times, so he can figure out if this is something he can move past," an insider told RadarOnline.

The New Full Length James Bond Trailer: Skyfall

London is Burning: U.S. Women's Gynastics Team Takes Gold

Now introducing.. the latest "Fab Five." Or is it the Fierce Five?

The U.S. women's team has won the gold medal in the gymnastics team final with a superlative performance and an overall score of 183.596. Russia scored a 178.530 to take the silver and Romania won the bronze with a score of 176.414.

The 2012 U.S. women's gymnastics team is composed of Jordyn Wieber, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Kyla Ross and McKayla Maroney. According to the Olympic format, each team selects three gymnasts for each of the four apparatuses in the final -- balance beam, uneven bars, vault and floor.
 
Perhaps to the delight of Jalen Rose Chris Webber, Maroney told Will Graves of The Associated Press that the quintet would like to be called the "Fierce Five" rather than the "Fab Five" as some had taken to calling them.

The 16-year-old Douglas performed in each of the rotations while Wieber was called on for the floor, vault and uneven bars. Raisman worked the floor and the beam, with Ross performing on the beam and the uneven bars. Maroney was the only U.S. gymnast with just one event but no one on the team registered a score higher than her 16.233 on vault. That score was the highest of all competitors in the team final.

Russia was the primary challenger for the U.S. team in middle stages of the competition but completely fell apart during the floor routine, with two gymnasts falling during their routines. After Russia's mistakes, the U.S. team headed to the floor knowing three solid performances would likely win them the gold. Gabby Douglas, Jordyn Wieber and Aly Raisman delivered impressive floor routines to clinch the first team gold for the U.S. since the "Magnificent Seven" won in 1996.

After Douglas opened up the U.S. turn on the floor with a 15.066 score, Wieber proved that she was not going to let her disappointment in missing the individual all-around distract her in the team competition. Delivering a confident, powerful performance, Wieber seemed to be struggling just to contain her excitement near the end of her routine, knowing how close she was to a gold medal. Rounding out the U.S. trio on the mat, Raisman scored a team-high 15.300. With tears in her eyes, she left the mat knowing that the U.S. would be atop the medal stand.

Gladys Knight On Paris Jackson: 'She Wouldn't Have Any Teeth'

"It’s drama, that’s what it is. If you lived up under the microscope as this family does, everybody has dysfunctionality in their families, either one way or the other. See, I’m from the south and [we] was raised in that southern way. You have to understand Paris is what, 14? How old is Janet? Who’s the one who tries to direct the other one here? And I would think that it’s a good thing she let’s Paris know who she is. She is a Jackson, she shouldn’t be putting the business out there like that. Cause people read into whatever they want to read into, that’s how they get the drama. So, she’s just trying to protect her, in a way. But if she [Paris] called me that, she wouldn’t have any teeth...You respect your elders."
                                                              - Gladys Knight on Paris Jackson and the Jackson family

Horror Hospital: The Most Shocking Photos And Testimony From The Dawood Military Hospital Scandal

If you look at only one story about the Afghan War this year, make it this one. An explosive Congressional investigation revealed horrific new details this week about a U.S. funded military hospital in Afghanistan that kept patients in “Auschwitz-like” conditions. Warning: Graphic images.            

An explosive Congressional investigation revealed horrific new details this week about a U.S. funded military hospital in Afghanistan that kept patients in "Auschwitz-like" conditions.
The investigation also revealed that Lt. General William B. Caldwell, then commander of the $11.2 billion dollar a year Afghan training program, tried to block the probe and ordered a cover-up.
There are currently two ongoing investigations looking into the Dawood Military Hospital abuses: one centered around the Military Whistleblower Protection Act, the other concerned with Caldwell’s politically-motivated decision to delay investigations into the hospital until after the 2010 elections.
What follows is a very disturbing look inside the Dawood National Military Hospital. It was compiled with sworn eye-witness testimony from the three U.S. Army colonels who blew the whistle on the scandal, as well as never-before published photos obtained by BuzzFeed.
The photos and corresponding descriptions were collected by U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan.

The images are extremely graphic.

Colonel Gerald Nicholas Carozza: “Patients were lying in filth, in some cases starving and with grotesque bed sores. One patient was on the brink of starving to death.”

The Patients’ Bill of Rights posters were found ripped off the walls lying on the ground torn to pieces ‘to allow for painting of the walls.’”


To reiterate, this is a US funded hospital. There were many more graphic images I deemed way too grotesque to post. What is going on? 

Michael Phelps Finishes 4th In 400 IM, Ryan Lochte Wins Gold At London Olympics

Ryan Lochte strolled the deck of the Olympic Aquatics Centre wearing diamonds in his mouth and lime-green sneakers on the feet that powered him through the water faster than anyone else. Beaming, he chomped playfully on his gold medal while Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" blared throughout the massive arena.

Michael Phelps?

He was nowhere to be found.

Not during the race.

Not when it came time to hand out the medals.

On a stunner of an opening night at the pool in London, Phelps was routed by his American rival in the 400-meter individual medley, losing to Lochte by more than 4 seconds Saturday. That's not all: The winningest Olympian ever didn't win any medal at all, the first time that's happened in a race of this magnitude since he was a 15-year-old kid competing in just one event at the Sydney Games, a dozen years ago.

"It was horrible," Phelps told coach Bob Bowman when he climbed out.

Bowman's reply: "It was."

Lochte turned the much-anticipated duel with Phelps into a blowout, raising serious questions about whether the guy who has won 14 gold medals and 16 medals overall has anything left in the tank for his Olympic farewell.

Phelps is planning to retire as soon as he finishes the last of his seven races in London, but he looked ready to call it a career while struggling just to pull himself from the water when his first event was done.

He was totally spent.

He was thoroughly beaten, perhaps signaling a changing of the guard at the pool.

"This is my year," said Lochte, who popped in his grillz – diamond-studded mouth jewelry – for the victory ceremony. "I know it and I feel it, because I've put in hard work. I've trained my butt off for four years ... and there's no better way to start this Olympics off than getting gold."

Film: Behold! 'Cloud Atlas'

Words can not describe.....

Happy Birthday, Mr. President

Grinding On P's Diddy

What the fuck is P. Diddy doing all up on the ass of this Miami hip/hop artist?

Connor Cruise All Grown Up

Tom Cruise's son has grown up. Check him out below.

Darrell Williams Guilty Of Rape By Instrumentation: Oklahoma State Hoops Player Also Convicted Of Sexual Battery

A suspended Oklahoma State basketball player accused of sexually assaulting two women at a house party was convicted Monday night of sexual battery and rape by instrumentation, but jurors acquitted him on two other counts.

Darrell Williams broke down in tears as the verdicts were read, saying "Oh my Jesus God" as he bent over and banged his hands on the defense table. He then turned to the jury and yelled, "I didn't do it." Others in the packed courtroom, including his teammates and coach, left without commenting, and an inconsolable female relative was helped out as Williams was taken away by sheriff's deputies.

The 22-year-old was charged with four counts of rape by instrumentation, but he was acquitted on two of those counts. Jurors, who deliberated for about eight hours, recommended that he be sentenced to a year in prison for each of the rape counts. His formal sentencing is set for Aug. 24.

Payne County prosecutors accused Williams of groping the two women and reaching inside their pants without their consent during a party in December 2010. With little physical evidence to bolster their case, Assistant District Attorney Jill Tontz had to rely on testimony from the two women.

"`No' means just that: It means `no,'" Tontz said during closing arguments earlier Monday. "These girls felt dehumanized, embarrassed."

Both women testified during the trial and said they identified Williams as their attacker after police showed them a photo of the Cowboys basketball team. One woman said Williams held her against her will and dragged her in a yard. She said the attack happened in the basement of the house and that no one came to her aid.

"It made me feel violated and sick to my stomach," she testified.
After the verdicts, Tontz said the women "waited 16 months to tell a jury what Darrell Williams did to them. This verdict represents justice."

Defense attorneys had tried to cast doubt that Williams was the perpetrator. Witnesses testified that several players at the party wore similar Oklahoma State warm-up suits, and his attorneys claimed that could have led to a misidentification.

Defense attorney Cheryl Ramsey referred to the case as a "he said, she said situation" during her closing argument. She noted that no one heard anyone scream at the party, saw any struggles or reported anything inappropriate. Neither of the women suffered any cuts or scratches, and no clothing was torn after the alleged incident.

After the verdicts were read, Ramsey said she was "very disappointed." She had asked the judge to release Williams pending his sentencing, but the judge denied the request, noting Williams' sudden outburst in court.

The outburst prompted Tontz to quickly move to the other side of prosecutors' table and cry as she clutched a sheriff's deputy. The prosecutor later said she felt intimidated.

Williams has long denied the allegations, and did so in a recorded interview with police that attorneys played at the trial last week.

"I don't know what happened in the basement," Williams said on the audio recording. "I was probably misidentified."

Oklahoma State basketball coach Travis Ford testified on Williams' behalf Wednesday, saying he believed the young man was innocent. The coach declined comment after the verdicts Monday.

The Jackson Family Explodes

"Anything for money..." Michael Jackson once sang but the words have never rang as true as right now with the Jackson family coming to blows over the future of Michael's children and the estate.

Watch the story and surveillance video captured below.

TV: Empire Girls Julissa & Adrienne

Quickly becoming one of my favorite reality tv shows is Empire Girls: Julissa & Adrienne following the stylish antics of two rising stars in music and media, Julissa Bermudez and Adrienne Bailon.  Addictive.

Ban Chick-Fil-A & Their Anti Equality Stance

Last Friday, the company behind beloved shows such as "Fraggle Rock," "Labyrinth," and "The Muppets," severed ties with Chick-Fil-A due to the fast food chain's CEO's opposition to same sex marriage.
According to "Muppets" fan site ToughPigs.com, The Jim Henson Company had partnered with Chick-Fil-A to feature Jim Henson's Creature Shop toys -- "essentially a plastic tube with cut-out features for customizing your own puppet" -- in their kid's meals from mid-July until August 18th.
However, on Friday, the Jim Henson Company posted the following statement to their Facebook page:

The Jim Henson Company has celebrated and embraced diversity and inclusiveness for over fifty years and we have notified Chick-Fil-A that we do not wish to partner with them on any future endeavors. Lisa Henson, our CEO is personally a strong supporter of gay marriage and has directed us to donate the payment we received from Chick-Fil-A to GLAAD. (http://www.glaad.org/)

With this, The Jim Henson Company joins the ranks of Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, who has vowed to block Chick-fil-A from opening a restaurant in the city, office star Ed Helms who tweeted that the chain had "lost a loyal fan," and the countless individuals who have taken to social media to voice disapproval, including those planning a National Same Sex Kiss Day on August 3, in condemning the Chick-Fil-A's CEO's opposition to same sex marriage.

Style: Victor Cruz of the NY Giants

'Basketball Wives' Evelyn Lozada Busts Out

Evelyn, be careful of the sexts you send. They may find their way onto blog sites. And of course this wasn't calculated. Noooo! Never.

Pam Anderson. Yes, Her.

Don't call her 'babe'.

Review: 'Political Animals'

USA Network has unleashed upon an unsuspecting public, 'Political Animals', which featrures Sigourney Weaver as a blantant rip-off of Hillary Clinton and Ciarian Hinds as her ex-husband/ex-president.

What this show amounts to is a big joke. Why Weaver has stooped to such levels of dreck is lost on me. This show is nothing more than a dispaly of insensitivity wrapped in an overwrought melodramatic onslaught of vulgarities that left me cringing and reaching for my remote.

I admit to only making through half of the pilot which was just enough to let me know, 'Dallas', it ain't.......darlin'.


Stay away. Far away from this mess.

Music Video: Madonna's 'Turn Up the Radio'

Another perfectly produced piece of fluff by Madonna. God bless her.

Damn Fool #85

What's wrong with this man? Walk much? This is why he is my Damn Fool #85.

Willow Smith: I Am Me

The jury is still out of Willow Smith. Yes, she is precocious. Yes, she tends to annoy. Yes, she is mini-Jada. Yes, she is talented. Yes, she can sing. Yes, she thinks she is the new Rihanna. Yes, she glows. After seeing the video for "Whip My Hair", I rooted for her, too. But then came the backlash. Stupid backlash such as, "When do these (she and her more famous brother, Jaden) kids go to school?" "Let them be kids!"

She and brother Jaden are certifiable powerhouses and future movers and shakers in the business. Sure, their parents got them there, but their talent keeps them there. 

Haters, go to work.

In the meantime, here is the official video to Willow's moving new single, "I Am Me".

Aurora Shooting: Suspect Opens Fire At Movie Theater, Killing 12

A heavily armed man entered a movie theater in suburban Denver early Friday and opened fire, killing at least 12 people and injuring 50 others.
The incident, which took place about 12:30 a.m. at the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colo., occurred during midnight screenings of the new Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises."
"This is a horrific event," Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates said during a news conference.

The gunman, who was wearing a gas mask, reportedly set off a smoke or tear gas bomb then walked up to the front of the screen in one of the theaters and opened fire.

When the movie patrons realized the attack was real and not part of the movie, pandemonium erupted and they began to flee. The film continued to play on the screen as bloodied customers took refuge outside. According to witnesses on the scene, some of the bullets also went through the walls of an adjacent theater, injuring patrons.                                                                      

“There was this one guy on all fours crawling. There was this girl spitting up blood. There were bullet holes in some people’s backs, in some people’s arms. There was one guy who was just stripped down to his boxers. It looked like he had been shot in the back or something,” Donovan Tate, who escaped from the packed theater with his girlfriend, told CBS.

Soon after receiving a flood of 911 calls, hundreds of police officers, ambulance and emergency crews arrived on the scene.

The suspect was found near a car behind the theater and arrested. He was dressed in black, carrying a knife, rifle and a handgun, and wearing a bulletproof vest.

"He did not resist," police spokesman Frank Fania. "He did not put up a fight."
The shooter's identity has not been released but he is thought to be in his early 20s. A motive for the attack is unknown.

Police also searched the suspect's North Aurora home after he spoke of "possible explosives in his residence," Oates said. Authorities evacuated the building as a precautionary measure.
The police originally announced that 14 people had been killed in the attack, but revised the death toll around 7:45 a.m. ET, NBC News reported.

At this time, there is no evidence of additional shooters.
President Barack Obama, who is in Palm Beach, Fla., was notified of the shooting by Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan at 5:26 a.m. ET. He released the following statement:

"Michelle and I are shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting in Colorado. Federal and local law enforcement are still responding, and my Administration will do everything that we can to support the people of Aurora in this extraordinarily difficult time. We are committed to bringing whoever was responsible to justice, ensuring the safety of our people, and caring for those who have been wounded. As we do when confronted by moments of darkness and challenge, we must now come together as one American family. All of us must have the people of Aurora in our thoughts and prayers as they confront the loss of family, friends, and neighbors, and we must stand together with them in the challenging hours and days to come."

GOP challenger Mitt Romney said he and his wife Ann are "deeply saddened" by the shooting.

"We are praying for the families and loved ones of the victims during this time of deep shock and immense grief. We expect that the person responsible for this terrible crime will be quickly brought to justice."

The theater where the attack took place is just about 25 miles from Columbine High School, where two students shot and killed 13 people in 1999.

Thank You, Russia......

...for following my blog. I love you for the support. I'd love you even more if you maintained your embargo on Syria.  They need our help.

Syria in dire straits

The New Man of Steel, Henry Cavill

June 2013 will bring "Superman, Man of Steel" to the big scfreens. Shot in 2011 and currently in a year long post production, this new take on the true first superhero is sure to big a blockbuster.

Just check out Brit, Henry Cavill in the revamped Superman costume.

Eerie Car Commercial Released

Several years ago, a car commercial was filmed in Great Britain but was never released for strange reasons:  the filmmakers saw a ghost.  You have to watch for yourself to see if you actually see the ghost as the car drives around the bend and disappears for a second.

Watch closely.......

2012 Emmy Nominations

Nominees in major categories for the 2012 Emmy Awards announced Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Drama Series: "Boardwalk Empire," HBO; "Breaking Bad," AMC; "Downton Abbey," PBS; "Game of Thrones," HBO; "Homeland," Showtime; "Mad Men," AMC.

Comedy Series: "The Big Bang Theory," CBS; "Curb Your Enthusiasm," HBO; "Girls," HBO; "Modern Family," ABC; "30 Rock," NBC; "Veep," HBO.

Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie: "American Horror Story," FX Networks; "Game Change," HBO; "Hatfields & McCoys," History; "Hemingway & Gellhorn," HBO; "Luther," BBC America; "Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia (Masterpiece)," PBS.

Actor, Drama Series: Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire," HBO; Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad," AMC; Michael C. Hall, "Dexter," Showtime; Hugh Bonneville, "Downton Abbey," PBS; Damian Lewis, "Homeland," Showtime; Jon Hamm, "Mad Men," AMC.

Actress, Drama Series: Glenn Close, "Damages," DirecTV; Michelle Dockery, "Downton Abbey," PBS; Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife," CBS; Kathy Bates, "Harry's Law," NBC; Claire Danes, "Homeland," Showtime; Elisabeth Moss, "Mad Men," AMC.

Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Aaron Paul, "Breaking Bad," AMC; Giancarlo Esposito, "Breaking Bad," AMC; Brendan Coyle, "Downton Abbey," PBS; Jim Carter, "Downton Abbey," PBS; Peter Dinklage, "Game of Thrones," HBO; Jared Harris, "Mad Men," AMC.

Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Anna Gunn, "Breaking Bad," AMC; Maggie Smith, "Downton Abbey," PBS; Joanne Froggatt, "Downton Abbey," PBS; Archie Panjabi, "The Good Wife," CBS; Christine Baranski, "The Good Wife," CBS; Christina Hendricks, "Mad Men," AMC.

Actor, Comedy Series: Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory," CBS; Larry David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm," HBO; Don Cheadle, "House of Lies," Showtime; Louis C.K., "Louie," FX Networks; Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock," NBC; Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men," CBS.

Actress, Comedy Series: Lena Dunham, "Girls," HBO: Melissa McCarthy, "Mike & Molly," CBS; Zooey Deschanel, "New Girl," Fox; Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie," Showtime; "Parks and Recreation," NBC; Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation," NBC; Tina Fey, "30 Rock," NBC; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep, HBO.

Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Ed O'Neill, "Modern Family," ABC; Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "Modern Family," ABC; Ty Burrell, "Modern Family," ABC; Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family," ABC; Max Greenfield, "New Girl," Fox; Bill Hader, "Saturday Night Live," NBC.

Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Mayim Bialik, "The Big Bang Theory," CBS; Kathryn Joosten, "Desperate Housewives," ABC; Julie Bowen, "Modern Family," ABC; Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family," ABC; Merritt Wever, "Nurse Jackie," Showtime; Kristen Wiig, "Saturday Night Live," NBC.

Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Woody Harrelson, "Game Change," HBO; Kevin Costner, "Hatfields & McCoys," History; Bill Paxton, "Hatfields & McCoys," History; Clive Owen, "Hemingway & Gellhorn," HBO; Idris Elba, "Luther," BBC America; Benedict Cumberbatch, "Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia (Masterpiece)," PBS.

Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Connie Britton, "American Horror Story," FX Networks; Julianne Moore, "Game Change," HBO; Nicole Kidman, "Hemingway & Gellhorn," HBO; Ashley Judd, "Missing," ABC; Emma Thompson, "The Song of Lunch (Masterpiece), PBS.

Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Denis O'Hare, "American Horror Story," FX Networks; Ed Harris, "Game Change," HBO; Tom Berenger, "Hatfields & McCoys," History; David Strathairn, "Hemingway & Gellhorn," HBO; Martin Freeman, "Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia (Masterpiece)," PBS.

Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Frances Conroy, "American Horror Story," FX Networks; Jessica Lange, "American Horror Story," FX Networks; Sarah Paulson, "Game Change," HBO; Mare Winningham, "Hatfields & McCoys," History; Judy Davis, "Page Eight (Masterpiece)," PBS.

Reality Program: "Antiques Roadshow," PBS; "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution," ABC; "MythBusters," Discovery Channel; "Shark Tank," ABC; "Undercover Boss," CBS; "Who Do You Think You Are?" NBC.

Reality-Competition Program: "The Amazing Race," CBS; "Dancing With the Stars," ABC; "Project Runway," Lifetime; "So You Think You Can Dance," Fox; "Top Chef," Bravo; "The Voice," NBC.

Variety, Music or Comedy Series: "The Colbert Report," Comedy Central; "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Comedy Central; "Jimmy Kimmel Live," ABC; "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," NBC; "Real Time With Bill Maher," HBO; "Saturday Night Live," NBC.

Children's Program: "Degrassi," TeenNick; "Good Luck Charlie," Disney Channel; "iCarly," Nickelodeon; "Victorious," Nickelodeon; "Wizards Of Waverly Place," Disney Channel.

Michael Jackson's Autopsy Photo

Film: Oz The Great and Powerful

Click below to see the official trailer for next year's Sam Raimi directed 'Oz The Great and Powerful' starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz.

It's quite impressive.

Chloe Moretz in Remake of Horror Classic 'Carrie'

Summer 2013 is heating up to be one to look forward. I just caught a pic of one of my absolute favorite young actors and future Oscar contender, Chloe Moretz ('Kick Ass', 'Hugo', 'Let Me In') currently in Toronto shooting the remake of the Stephen King novel turned Brian DePalma classic, 'Carrie'.

The incomparable Julianne Moore will play her severely deranged mother, Margaret White.

I can't wait.

Queen Latifah Adapts 'Steel Magnolias'

Hold your Lifetime hate, Lifetime haters. Yes, the Network for Women is remaking the classic tearjerker "Steel Magnolias," which may sound like blasphemy, but ... the trailer actually looks pretty good.

The 1989 flick is getting a 2012 makeover, starring and executive produced by Academy Award nominee, Queen Latifah, who plays M'Lynn -- the role originated by Sally Field -- in the all African American adaptation.

Like the original, the Lifetime movie follows the lives of six Louisiana women, M'Lynn (Latifah), Ouiser (Alfre Woodard), Clairee (Phylicia Rashad), Truvy (Jill Scott), Annelle (Adepero Oduye) and Shelby (Condola Rashad), as they deal with life's trials and celebrations -- while, of course, congregating at Truvy's beauty shop. Also, like the 1989 movie, M'Lynn's daughter will be diabetic and pregnant. And based on the trailer below, there's a chance it could be a virtually scene-by-scene remake -- at least when it comes to the dialogue.

"That which does not kill us makes us stronger," M'Lynn says in the preview.

Here's hoping that statement doesn't apply to watching this remake, which is scheduled to air later in 2012.

Target Refuses to Sell Frank Ocean's Album Citing 'Business Decision'

Frank Ocean's album may currently be the most buzzed about disc in music, but Target isn't interested. Billboard reports the discount retail giant announced it will not sell Channel Orange, claiming the decision was a reaction to iTunes' one-week exclusive. Many are wondering, however, if the move was actually inspired by the fact that Ocean recently came out.

Ocean's first studio album hit iTunes after the R&B singer's surprise appearance on Tuesday's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," a full week before previously planned. Of course, this meant that brick and mortar retailers would lose out on that first week's sales.
The brand has a complicated history with the LGBT community. Target first faced a strong backlash after donating $150,000 to MN Forward, a group that was backing Tom Emmer's gubernatorial bid in Minnesota. Emmer was known for being especially conservative and not supporting equal rights for LGBT citizens. At the time, Target Corp.'s CEO Gregg Steinhafel said the company was merely championing a candidate who would be an advocate for its business interests. He later apologized.
Though the brand recently printed a run of shirts in celebration of Gay Pride Week, critics took issue with the fact that the shirts were only available online (not in stores). That fact struck some as a half-hearted attempt at erasing past offenses, but it should be noted that the company donated a portion of proceeds from the shirts to the Family Equality Council, an LGBT advocacy group.
A statement from the company implied the digital exclusive was to blame for the decision to not sell Channel Orange: "At Target, we focus on offering our guests a wide assortment of physical CDs, so our selection of new releases is dedicated to physical CDs rather than titles that are released digitally in advance of the street date."
However, it's worth noting that Target stores carry Watch the Throne, a Kanye West and Jay-Z album that debuted as an iTunes digital exclusive before being put on shelves. Ocean appears twice on Watch the Throne. He had not discussed his sexuality when that album was released.
Ocean's manager and Odd Future's father figure Christian Clancy tweeted, "Target has refused to carry Frank's album because of iTunes exclusive. Interesting since they also donate to non-equal rights organizations." He later deleted the tweets and recanted, but Target, no doubt hoping to head off a MN Forward-like controversy, swiftly moved to dispel any notions that politics was to blame for their move. The following statement was sent to Billboard:

The claims made about Target's decision to not carry the Frank Ocean album are absolutely false. Target supports inclusivity and diversity in every aspect of our business. Our assortment decisions are based on a number of factors, including guest demand.

Target has a longstanding tradition of supporting music and artistry that reflects the diverse landscape of American culture. Our history of partnering with diverse artists includes recent partnerships with a variety of musicians, such as Ricky Martin, B.o.B., and Gloria Estefan.

At the time of this writing Channel Orange is still the top-selling album in the iTunes music store. The 16-track effort is the 24-year-old's debut studio album. Previously, Ocean wrote songs for Beyonce, John Legend and Justin Bieber and appeared on Kanye West and Jay-Z's Watch The Throne. He had also released nostalgia, ULTRA, a highly lauded mixtape which put him on the map as one of the nation's premiere R&B talents.

Film: Official Trailer for 'Les Miserables'

The big screen adaptation of the powerhouse Broadway musical, 'Les Miserables' arrives this holiday season starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried.

Watch the sweeping drama unfold below.....

Damn Fool #37

This Australian tourist goes to the zoo and decides to jump the barricades to get a closer look at the furry, cuddly polar bears.

Click PLAY to see what happens.

This is why I award her DAMN FOOL #37

Pop Art: Introducing.....Yelle

Scissor Sisters: Let's Have a KiKi

for DB

Prince Meets The Muppets

Dark Knight Director Says 'No' to 'Justice League'

Director, Christopher Nolan of the Dark Knight Trilogy

Director Christopher Nolan of the Dark Knight franchise has recently debunked rumors that he will have anything at all to do with the long gestating Justice League film being feverishly written for DC Comics/Warner Bros.

On the heels of the $1.64 billion worldwide haul 'The Avengers' has raked in has turned up considerable heat on the Justice League project.

One problem:  Christian Bale who is currently portraying the Dark Knight/Batman has already stated this will be his last outing as the Caped Crusader unless Nolan asks him back. Nolan says the third time is a charm and he's said all he can with the character after 'The Dark Knight Rises' opens in theaters.

Marvel Films was smart in not only contracting each actor hired to play a superhero involved in the Avenger's world to a three picture deal, but they had to say 'yes' to 'The Avengers', as well. Each Marvel film from 'Iron Man' to 'Thor' had an Avenger's tie in after the credits of each film rolled, giving a built-in trailer for 'The Avengers' as well as sparking early interest that has paid off ten fold.

DC on the other hand is just completing a new Superman film (produced by Nolan) starring a new new Man of Steel, and have plans to reboot Batman which will be a hard sell given the immense popularity of the current franchise. Hard but not impossible (see 'Spider-man').

DC Films has failed in creating films for many of their iconic characters including the failed 'Wonder Woman' project director Joss Whedon walked away from citing that it was impossible to create. He later directed 'The Avengers'. Ouch.

DC...it's time to get the ball rolling and hire Jessica Biel to play Diana Prince/Wonder Woman. Not only can she act and is beautiful, but she fill out the costume which will be a hard sell in the 21st Century.

ESPN's 2012 'Body Issue' Covers

A Must See: Beirut, The Rip Tide

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AtA Celebration of Courage 2011, we introduced the Paula Ettelbrick Fellows and Interns Fund, named in honor of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission 's third Executive Director who guided our ship from 2003 to 2009. On October 7th, 2011, our movement lost a friend, an innovative thinker, LGBT advocate and leader to cancer. But Paula's legacy lives on. Thanks to the generous contributions many of you have made, this summer we welcomefour outstanding young people to our team as the inaugural class ofPaula Ettelbrick Fellows and Interns Fund. Throughout the summerDerek Demeri, Ginette Sims, Pedro Garcia, and Catherine Hoge have worked side by side with IGLHRC staff and mentors, learning by doing, and making valuable contributions to our work while expanding their skills in communications, research, translation, legal and fundraising activities. As the inaugural class of Paula Ettelbrick Fellows and Interns, these four students have had the opportunity to meet with influential activists, including senior members of our staff, to gain a fuller understanding of LGBT Human Rights work- its challenges, strategies for Global Advocacy and vision of a future where human rights for everyone, everywhere is a reality. They have heard directly from human rights defenders whom we partner with in the Caribbean, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Our goal is that being an Ettelbrick Fellow or Intern be a rewarding and unique opportunity; an experience that will have a lasting impact. Won't you join us in honoring Paula Ettelbrick's legacy as we introduce Catherine, Derek, Ginette and Pedro at this year's A Celebration of Courage on July 16th? Purchase your tickets now » Unable to attend? Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Paula Ettelbrick Fellow and Interns Fund » July 16, 2012 • 6:00 to 9:00 pm The Art Directors Club 106 West 29th Street, New York City International Hors d’oeuvres • Wine & Cocktails • Awards Presentation d’oeuvres • Wine & Cocktails • Awards Presentation SHARE: IGLHRC · 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 1505 · New York, NY 10038 phone: +1 (212) 430-6054 · fax: +1 (212) 430-6060 · www.iglhrc.org If you received this message in error or no longer wish to be on our email list, pleaseunsubscribe by going to our website.

Superman, the Man of Steel

Visonary director Zack Snyder ('300', 'Watchmen') was hired over a year ago by Christopher Nolan to bring back to the big screen, the one true first superhero, Superman.

'Man of Steel' boasts an all-star cast including Diane Lane and Kevin Costner and Ma and Pa Kent, the brilliant Amy Adams as Lois Lane and relative newcomer and Brit, Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel.

The film used Indiana as Smallville and Chicago as Metropolis. The producrtion wrapped earlier this year and will be released June of 2013. AFter a 2 year production, I can't wait to see what Snyder serves up.

Spike Lee Cashes In on Michael Jackson's Death

 

For years before Michael Jackson's death and at the height of Spike Lee's cinematic fame, Lee dissed Jackson repeatedly, referring to him as a "sell out" and "wannabe white", based on Jackson's numerous plastic surgeries to Europeanjize his features and bleaching his skin.

All of a sudden, Lee has changed his tune and has decided to produce and direcrt a documentary based on Jackson's making of his 'Bad' album. 

Why?

Lee had no love for Jackson, opting for Jackson's one true rival at the time, Prince. Somewhere along the way, Lee changed his mind. Was it the fact that everyone seems to be cashing in on Jackson's death and Lee figured he was going to get himself some? Or is this a true gesture to the self-proclaimed King of Pop?

I think a little of both.

Frank Ocean Drops 'Channel Orange' Album a Week Ahead of Schedule

Frank Ocean

Well, well, well.

Looks like it worked.  The mass media push to make discoveries about Frank Ocean after his groundbreaking coming out in the R&B world made his a game changer that should and will affect future R&B crooners who are afraid to follow suit.

Must admit it was a public relations coup, but it wasn't a publicity stunt. Only if Ocean recanted the statement would it be considered a stunt, because we all know that in the world of R&B, it is heavily ensconced in the 18th century of male chauvinism and pretense.

More power to you, Frank. I, for one, have grown quite fond of your music and probably would have never heard your sound had you not had the courage and conviction to live as a free man, completely unfettered by lies and pretending to be something you aren't.

And kudos to Tyler the Creator and his merry band of super talented fools who have supported their boy through thick and thin. As slyly cynical and silly as they tend to be, their hearts are in the right place.


Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' is available now....