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In a report from E! News, rapper Meek Mill, took a plea bargain involving his arrest in New York City back in August when the police stopped him for “reckless endangerment.” Meek Mill disobeyed traffic laws for the filming of a music video according to reports. Today, Wednesday, October 11th, the District Attorney’s Office of Manhattan ruled that Robert Williams accepted an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, more commonly stated as an “ACD.” As a result, the rapper must complete thirty hours of community service. After Meek finishes all of the requirements, prosecutors will dismiss his case ultimately clearing his record. However, if authorities arrest Robert one more time in the following six months, the deal will be voided. The NYPD confirmed to the publication that the 30-year-old rapper went into police custody after the authorities arrived at the 10th Avenue and Dyckman Street in New York City. CHANGE THE GAME! A post shared by Meek Mill (@meekmill) on Oct 9, 2017 at 10:17pm PDT As you may know, Celebrity Insider reported that the rapper faced charges of reckless endangerment after authorities allegedly spotted the rapper dangerously driving around cars in traffic while doing wheelies or “catwalks.” In the video, the rap-star did not wear a helmet or obey traffic laws. Initially, police were not aware of the accused’s identity, but they found the footage online which they used to indict the star. Advertisement Robert’s lawyer, Joseph Tacopina, claimed if the rapper’s name was “John Smith” police would not arrest him. He added that police could quickly go to the same street and witness others disobeying laws.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's marriage is just fine. National Enquirer reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are already having some marital problems just a month after their royal wedding. The outlet published a report with a headline that read: "The Honeymoon’s Over! Harry Storms Out On Meghan." The report claims that Prince Harry and Markle's marriage has "hit the rocks following a blistering fight." A so-called insider claimed that "Harry and Meghan hadn't even had time to unpack from their honeymoon when tempers flared." The blame was put on Markle who reportedly wanted to shirk her royal responsibilities because she was supposedly pregnant. The tabloid added that her "excitement turned to horror when she learned they could be at risk for contracting" the Zika virus which is dangerous for expectant moms. "I'm told Meghan turned to Harry and announced, 'Of course, if the threat of Zika is still there in October, we will cancel the trip'," the insider added. The Duke reportedly blew up and yelled at his wife telling Markle that they will not cancel the trip no matter what. "You're a member of the royal family now — if we commit to something, we do it!" Prince Harry said. According to Gossip Cop, however, the report is not reliable. The so-called insider constantly uses the words "I'm told" and "I'm hearing" which are telltale signs that the claims are illegitimate. In addition, no reputable publication picked up the same report that Markle is pregnant. On the contrary, a source told Us Weekly that Prince Harry and Markle are not in a rush to have a baby since they have a lot of things on their plate. "Harry and Meghan won't rush into anything. They have a lot on their plate right now. But they both think that when the moment feels right, that will be the time to go for it. They'll make fantastic parents," the insider said. On Monday, Markle's dad appeared on ITV's "Good Morning Britain" and supports the claims that the royals want to start their own family soon. According to Thomas, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex want to have kids. Photo: Getty Images/Steve Parsons

Robbie eventually landed an audition for the latest Martin Scorsese movie at that time, The Wolf of Wall Street. She was brought in to audition with leading man Leonardo DiCaprio, but the audition didn't go quite as planned. Robbie later described the meetin with Harper's Bazaar UK (via People), saying, "In my head I was like, 'You have literally 30 seconds left in this room and if you don't do something impressive, nothing will ever come of it. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance, just take it'…And so I start screaming at him [Leo] and he's yelling back at me." The scene was an intense fight between husband and wife. She continued, "So I walk up really close to his face and then I'm like, Maybe I should kiss him. When else am I ever going to get a chance to kiss Leo DiCaprio, ever? But another part of my brain clicks and I just go, 'Whack!' I hit him in the face … And that's not in the script at all. The room just went dead silent and I froze." But it seems the slap was what ended up getting Robbie the role. She stayed in character, and it paid off. Robbie originally wasn't the biggest fan of her role, but she eventually embraced just how fierce her character, Naomi Lapaglia, really was. Speaking with Elle, the 23-year-old at the time said, "By the time we got to shooting, I loved her. She's a bada** who's making lemonade — with no f**king lemons."

Justin Paul Theroux (; born August 10, 1971)[1] is an American actor, film producer, comedian, and screenwriter. He is known for his work with film director David Lynch in Mulholland Drive (2001) and Inland Empire (2006), his starring role as Kevin Garvey in the HBO series The Leftovers (2014–2017) and as Tom in The Girl on the Train (2016). He is also known as a screenwriter for films such as Tropic Thunder (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010). Early life [ edit ] Theroux was born in Washington, D.C. His mother, Phyllis Grissim Theroux, is an essayist and author and his father, Eugene Albert Theroux, is a lawyer at Baker & McKenzie in Washington.[2][3] Theroux is the nephew of the travel writer and novelist Paul Theroux,[4][5] novelist and poet Alexander Theroux, author Peter Theroux, and novelist and educator Joseph Theroux; he is the cousin of British journalists and documentary filmmakers Louis and Marcel Theroux. His father is of half French-Canadian and half Italian descent. Through his mother, Theroux is a great-great-grandson of financier, banker and railroad magnate H. B. Hollins,[6][7] and of music critic and author Gustav Kobbé.[8][9][10] Theroux attended Lafayette Elementary School, Annunciation School, and the Field School.[11] He first started acting while in high school at the Buxton School, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He graduated from Bennington College in 1993 with a B.A. in visual arts and drama.[12] Career [ edit ] Theroux made his film debut in 1996 in Mary Harron's I Shot Andy Warhol. Since then, he has performed both on Broadway, starring in Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme; in numerous off-Broadway productions; and in comedy films such as Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Baxter, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, Broken Hearts Club, and Zoolander. He has also performed in more serious films such as American Psycho. He appeared in the film versions of the cult television shows Strangers With Candy and Michael Mann's Miami Vice. He starred in David Lynch's films Mulholland Drive and Inland Empire. In 2003, he was featured in a music video for the British band Muse for their song "Hysteria". Theroux also has appeared on television, having starred in The District and appeared on episodes of shows such as Alias, Ally McBeal, Sex and the City (in which he guest starred in two episodes as different characters), and Six Feet Under (in which he played a recurring character in the third and fourth seasons). In 2006, he directed his first film, Dedication, which premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. A fan of the band Deerhoof, Theroux chose them to score Dedication.[13] Theroux also had roles in two other films at the festival, Broken English and The Ten, in which he played Jesus Christ alongside Gretchen Mol. Theroux co-wrote the Ben Stiller-directed Oscar-nominated film Tropic Thunder, and also appeared in the behind-the-scenes mockumentary Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness. In 2008, Theroux played John Hancock in the HBO miniseries John Adams. In 2009, Theroux made up part of the voice cast for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. He also played Justin in Parks and Recreation. Theroux wrote the screenplay for the 2010 film Iron Man 2. Following Theroux's work on Tropic Thunder, actor Robert Downey Jr. recommended Theroux as a screenwriter to the film's director, Jon Favreau. Theroux returned to acting in the film Your Highness (2011), as Leezar, an evil wizard who kidnaps a princess. He starred in the 2012 comedy Wanderlust, playing the leader of a hippie commune. By August 2012, Theroux was hired to direct and rewrite the script for the comedy film Swear to God.[14] In June 2013, Theroux was cast as the lead character in HBO's TV pilot The Leftovers,[15] which HBO ordered as a 10-episode season In September 2013.[16] The series, which premiered June 29, 2014, is based on a book of the same name by Tom Perrotta, which follows a group of people left behind in the suburban community of Mapleton after mysterious disappearances worldwide.[17] Theroux co-wrote the sequel Zoolander 2 (2016), and reprised his role, Evil DJ, in the film.[18] Theroux also gave a voice to the character The Evil Lord Garmadon in the 2017 film The Lego Ninjago Movie. Theroux made a cameo as The Master Codebreaker in the casino scenes in the 2017 film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. He will be voicing the Decepticon Dropkick in the 2018 film Bumblebee. Personal life [ edit ] Theroux was in a relationship with stylist Heidi Bivens for 14 years until 2011.[19] Theroux began dating actress Jennifer Aniston in 2011, after working together on the film Wanderlust.[20] They became engaged in August 2012,[20] and wed on August 5, 2015.[21] On February 15, 2018, Theroux and Aniston announced in a statement to the Associated Press their separation at the end of 2017.[22] In an effort to reduce any further speculation, we have decided to announce our separation. This decision was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year. We are two best friends who have decided to part ways as a couple, but look forward to continuing our cherished friendship. Normally we would do this privately, but given that the gossip industry cannot resist an opportunity to speculate and invent, we wanted to convey the truth directly. Whatever else is printed about us that is not directly from us, is someone else's fictional narrative. Above all, we are determined to maintain the deep respect and love that we have for one another. — Theroux & Jennifer Aniston's statement released through spokesman Stephen Huvane, to the Associated Press.[23] Filmography [ edit ] Film [ edit ] Television [ edit ] Video game [ edit ] Year Title Voice role 2009 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Additional Voice Talent Awards and nominations [ edit ] List of awards and nominations received by Theroux.[24]

Whenever an awards show takes place in the midst of a charged political climate, it’s always the topical speeches that define the night. This year’s Emmy Awards honored TV’s current politicized landscape, so naturally winners from The Crown’s John Lithgow to Master of None’s Lena Waithe embraced the opportunity to make a statement on Sunday night. The most common target was, unsurprisingly, the president, who has had a troubled relationship with celebrities and awards shows — including the Emmys. Some went hard against the Trump administration, while others skipped the takedowns, and instead highlighted causes and marginalized groups. Here are all the moments when honorees and presenters got topical: Stephen Colbert was right at home The evening’s host had a prescription for those struggling with the tumultuous news cycle: watch TV! He opened the ceremony with the musical number “Everything Is Better on TV,” running through this year’s sizable roster of options for escapism with cameos from the likes of Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Chance the Rapper. Of course there were digs about how House of Cards is beginning to feel like real life. The big finish: a battalion of Handmaid’s Tale showgirls topped off the spectacle. Colbert even looked at the camera and addressed President Trump directly. “Hello sir. Thank you for joining us. Looking forward to the tweets,” he said. The hits only got more pointed from there. “However you feel about the president, every show was influenced by Trump in some way. All the late night shows, obviously. House of Cards, the new season of American Horror Story, and of course next year’s Latin Grammys hosted by Sheriff Joe Arpaio.” Predictably, Colbert made a meal out of Trump complaining about his failure to snag an Emmy for his reality TV series Celebrity Apprentice. “If he had won an Emmy I bet he wouldn’t have run for president. So in a way, this was all your fault,” Colbert said. “I thought you people loved morally compromised anti-heroes. You loved Walter White. He’s just Walter much whiter.” Colbert hit Trump’s “The Emmys are rigged” gripe hard by playing actual footage from the presidential debate when Trump peppered in his remark that “I should have gotten it,” while Hillary Clinton was attacking Trump about his Emmy snub complaints. But Trump doesn’t have an Emmy, because as the host explained to huge applause, “Unlike the presidency, Emmys go to the winner of the popular vote.” Sean Spicer rolled onstage Colbert then segued into the cameo of the night. “Of course what really matters to Trump is ratings. You got to have the big numbers. We have no way of knowing how big our audience is. Sean, do you know?” The audience lost it as Trump’s former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer came out to assess the crowd size. When asked about how many eyeballs were on the show, Spicer delivered: “This will be the largest audience to witness an Emmys period — both in person and around the world,” referencing his own controversial responses to contested reports about Trump’s inauguration crowd size. Targets who weren’t Trump Colbert also went after Senator Ted Cruz’s recent Twitter debacle. “Everyone loves streaming video. Just ask Ted Cruz,” he said, referencing the fact that Cruz’s Twitter account recently “liked” a tweet from a porn account. “But knock first. You don’t want to just walk in.” It wasn’t all about politicians, though. Colbert also blasted Real Time host and Emmy nominee Bill Maher for his controversial use of the N-word. John Lithgow nods to history The Crown’s Lithgow praised his character Winston Churchill’s leadership in his supporting actor acceptance speech. “In these crazy times, his life reminds us what courage and leadership in government looks like.” Saturday Night Live players address their political counterparts A tearful Kate McKinnon thanked Hillary Clinton, the main subject of her own political satire on Saturday Night Live, for her “grace and grit.” Alec Baldwin opened his acceptance speech, for his SNL performance as Trump, with a dig about POTUS: “At long last I suppose I should say, here, Mr. President, is your Emmy.” 9 to 5 Reunion The cast of the 1980 movie 9 to 5 — Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda — used their platform as presenters to take a stab at Trump, too. “In 1980, we refused to be controlled by a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot boss,” Fonda opened. “And in 2017 we still refuse to be controlled by a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot boss,” Tomlin added. Lena Waithe’s emotional speech After a standing ovation, Master of None’s Lena Waithe accepted the award for Outstanding Writing of a Comedy Series with a message for her “LGBTQIA family:” “I see each and every one of you. The things that make us different, those are our superpowers — every day when you walk out the door and put on your imaginary cape and go out there and conquer the world because the world would not be as beautiful as it is if we weren’t in it. And for everybody out there that showed so much love for this episode, thank you for embracing a little Indian boy from South Carolina and a little queer black girl from the South Side of Chicago.” Donald Glover actually thanked POTUS in his second speech Atlanta auteur Glover gave Trump a shout-out for activating him. “I wanna thank Trump for making black people the number one most oppressed group. He’s the reason I’m probably up here.” Veep‘s political moment Emmy darling Julia Louis-Dreyfus won for her leading role on Veep, the HBO comedy about incompetence in the White House, and included a reference to POTUS. “We did have a whole storyline about impeachment but we abandoned that because we were worried someone else might get to it first.” Riz Ahmed gave his causes a powerful dose of publicity When Ahmed won the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie for The Night Of, he used his speech to drive home a point. “If this show has shone a light on some of the prejudice in our societies, Islamophobia, some of the injustice in our justice system, maybe that’s something. I will shout out South Asian Youth Action for helping me prepare for this, and the Innocence Project.” Nicole Kidman propelled domestic violence to the top of the agenda After winning an Emmy for her powerful portrayal of a domestic abuse survivor on Big Little Lies, Kidman closed her acceptance speech with a call to action. “We shone a light on domestic abuse. It is a complicated, insidious disease. It exists far more than we allow ourselves to know, it is filled with shame and secrecy and by you acknowledging me with this award it shines a light on it even more.”

Preliminary polling showed that there was high interest among women in an Oprah Winfrey presidential candidacy in 2020. According to a Quinnipiac poll in January, women would back the former talk-show host 58 percent to 33 percent against President Trump. Men were evenly divided, with 45 percent supporting each. But Winfrey shared that some influential men have encouraged her to consider a run for the White House. “I had a lot of wealthy men calling, telling me that they would run my campaign and raise $1 billion for me. I think that when you have that many people whose opinions you value coming at you, it's worthy of thinking about,” she told "60 Minutes Overtime” correspondent Ann Silvio. Despite the offers, Winfrey said the lack of spiritual confirmation is what has kept her from seriously weighing a run. “If God actually wanted me to run, wouldn't God kind of tell me? And I haven't heard that,” she said. So for now, it seems as though we can count Winfrey out of a presidential race. “I am actually humbled by the fact that people think that I could be a leader of the free world, but it's just not in my spirit,” she told Silvio. “It's not in my DNA.” Much of the interest in the political aspirations of the mogul was rooted in her stirring Golden Globes speech on the sexual abuse and harassment of women by men in power. Winfrey, who in the past has talked about her own sexual abuse, has historically made respect for women part of her identity. “I was just trying to give a good speech. I was looking for a way to express what was going on in this moment in terms of gender and class and race. I cared about landing that speech in the room,” Winfrey said. Despite her past declarations of disinterest in running for president, many Americans rallied behind the moment. Overall, the Quinnipiac poll had Winfrey winning 52 percent of the vote to Trump's 39 percent if she ran against him in 2020. Trump's overall approval rating has inched up since Winfrey's speech, but he is in the midst of a scandal about the White House's handling of allegations against now-former staff secretary Rob Porter, who was accused of abuse by two ex-wives. Trump, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by almost 20 women, has regularly stood up for men on his side who have been accused of sexual abuse or harassment, including Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore in Alabama, Fox News Channel's Roger Ailes and former talk-show host Bill O'Reilly. And Saturday, in the middle of the Porter scandal, he did it again. “Peoples lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation. Some are true and some are false. Some are old and some are new. There is no recovery for someone falsely accused — life and career are gone. Is there no such thing any longer as Due Process?” Trump tweeted. A recent Washington Post-ABC News poll showed that more than 8 in 10 men view sexual harassment of women in the workplace as a problem. And only 35 percent of men think that the amount of national attention given to the issue has been sufficient. It is clear from recent polling, Winfrey’s claims about male political donors as well as criticism against Trump that men also are looking for a leader who can respond effectively to the crisis of the abuse of women. But it won’t be Winfrey, apparently. However, the men who would back her in a presidential contest need not worry about her disengaging. “I do feel that I have a responsibility, as a person who has a big voice in this country, to use it to promote justice and kindness and goodwill in the world. But it has never felt to me that that was supposed to be political,” Winfrey said.

CLOSE A group of NASCAR drivers discuss the accomplishments of Danica Patrick. USA TODAY Sports Chase Elliott (9), Kasey Kahne (95) and Danica Patrick (7) crash during Stage 2 of the 2018 Daytona 500. (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports) Danica Patrick's NASCAR career has officially ended. The racing star, who had announced that the Daytona 500 would be her last career NASCAR race, was caught up in a multi-car crash Sunday at Daytona International Speedway that began near the front of the field far from where Patrick was racing. Chase Elliott tried to make a move on race leader Ryan Blaney during Lap 101 of 200 and triggered a collision that also collected pre-race favorite Brad Keselowski, former Daytona 500 champion Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne and David Ragan. Blaney was able to escape the carnage, but Patrick, who was racing her No. 7 car in the middle of the drafting pack, could not avoid a spinning Elliott. And just like that, Danica Patrick's NASCAR career is over. pic.twitter.com/wCrR172RIV — FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 18, 2018 "The car was a lot better than it was in the (Can-Am) Duel, a lot better than in practice," Patrick said after being checked and released from the infield care center. "(Crew chief) Tony Eury Jr. really did an awesome job. We only pulled this car together not long ago. "I said earlier today that I feel like the whole thing was picture perfect with Go Daddy on that car and it being that green again, but it just wasn't meant to be. But I am proud, we raced the whole race, and it was competitive. That's the gamble about Daytona. It can go so well and it can go so awful. "I'm grateful for everything. Thank you to all the fans. I still got one more. It's not stock cars, but I got one more." Patrick will end her racing career at the Indianapolis 500 in May, where she will drive for Ed Carpenter Racing. Follow Horrow on Twitter @EllenJHorrow PHOTOS: DANICA PATRICK'S NASCAR CAREER

Kylie Kristen Jenner (born August 10, 1997)[4] is an American reality television personality, model, entrepreneur, socialite, and social media personality. She has starred in the E! reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians since 2007 and is the founder and owner of cosmetic company Kylie Cosmetics. In 2012, she collaborated with the clothing brand PacSun, along with her sister Kendall, and created a line of clothing, "Kendall & Kylie". In 2015, Jenner launched her own cosmetics line called Kylie Lip Kits, which was renamed to Kylie Cosmetics the following year.[5] She also released a mobile app that reached number one on the iTunes App Store.[6] In 2014 and 2015, Time magazine listed the Jenner sisters on their list of the most influential teens in the world, citing their considerable influence among teens on social media.[7][8] As of 2018, with over 100 million followers, she is one of the top 10 most followed people on Instagram.[9] In 2017, Jenner was placed on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, making her the youngest person to be featured on the list.[10] Jenner starred on her own spin-off series, Life of Kylie, which premiered on E! on August 6, 2017.[11] According to Forbes magazine, her net worth is $900 million. This is mainly attributed to her having 100% ownership of Kylie Cosmetics.[12] In an August 2018 issue of Forbes, they predicted that Jenner will become the youngest self-made billionaire ever,[13] however others disputed the designation "self-made".[14] Early life Jenner was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the youngest daughter of 1976 Summer Olympics decathlon winner Caitlyn Jenner (known as Bruce at the time) and TV personality Kris Jenner.[a][15] She has an older sister, Kendall. On Kris's side of the family, she has three older half-sisters, Kourtney, Kim and Khloé Kardashian, and one older half-brother, Rob. Jenner also has three older half-brothers from Caitlyn's side of the family—Burt, Brandon, and Brody Jenner—and an older half-sister, Casey. Jenner attended Sierra Canyon School, where she was a member of the cheerleading team. Jenner claims to have performed in plays while attending school, along with community plays.[16] In 2012, she became homeschooled and enrolled in an at-home education program, from which she graduated with a high school diploma in July 2015 from Laurel Springs School in Ojai, California.[17][18] Career 2007–2012: Keeping Up with the Kardashians In 2007, Jenner, along with her parents and siblings, Kendall, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob, began appearing in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which chronicles the personal and professional lives of their family members.[19] The series was successful for its network, E!, and has resulted in the creation of numerous spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Khloé & Lamar, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, and Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons, in which Jenner has made multiple guest appearances.[20] The sisters hosted Glee: The 3D Concert Movie at the Regency Village Theater in Westwood, California in August 2011,[21] In 2011, they were featured in Seventeen magazine's Style Stars of the Year,[22][23] and selected them as "Style Ambassadors" for the magazine.[24] The two hosted the premiere of The Vow in Hollywood in February 2012.[25] The Jenners also interviewed the cast of The Hunger Games premiere in the at The Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles in March 2012.[26] Later in 2012, she starred alongside her sister Kendall and mother Kris Jenner in an episode of American reality television series America's Next Top Model. 2013–2014: Early endorsements Jenner has two nail lacquers from the Nicole by OPI nail polish brand called Wear Something Spar-kylie and Rainbow in the S-kylie.[27] Kendall and Kylie earned $100,000 each for their OPI endorsements in 2013.[28] On November 15, 2013, the Jenner sisters announced that they would launch The Kendall & Kylie Collection with PacSun[29] which launched on February 2013. Since its conception, the sisters have released several collections for this line. In July 2013, the Jenner sisters launched a jewelry line with Pascal Mouawad's Glamhouse[30][31] to create the Metal Haven by Kendall & Kylie jewelery collection. Jenner set up an eBay account where she auctions old clothing to raise money for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.[32] Jenner joined her family in a charity yard sale on November 10, 2013.[33] Proceeds from the sale were donation-matched and sent to Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry and the Greater Los Angeles Fisher House Foundation. She joined Khloé, Kendall, Lil Twist, and The Game at PINZ bowling alley in Studio City, California for a charity bowling game on January 19, 2014. The event was held to raise money for The Robin Hood Foundation, a nonprofit for which The Game pledged to raise $1 million in donations.[34] The Jenner sisters participated in singer Chris Brown's two Kick'n It For Charity Celebrity Kickball games in Glendale, California on July 19, 2014[35] and on August 16, 2014.[36] At the first game, she competed on actor/singer Quincy Brown's team. Jenner donated to the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender community.[37] In February 2014, she and Kendall launched a shoe and handbag line for Steve Madden's Madden Girl line.[38][39] The Jenner sisters co-hosted the 2014 Much Music Video Awards, where Kylie made her acting debut in a promo for the show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in June 2014.[40] In August 2014, the Jenner sisters appeared in singer PartyNextDoor's "Recognize" music video.[41] Jenner and her sister Kendall co-authored the dystopian science fiction novel Rebels: City of Indra: The Story of Lex and Livia, which revolved around two twin girls, Lex and Livia, in a "self-sustaining biosphere" put together from the remains of Earth known as Indra.[42] The novel was criticized upon release as a ghostwritten work, which prompted its ghostwriter Maya Sloan to reveal that while the Jenner sisters wrote a two-page outline for what they wanted the novel to be like, Sloan was truly responsible for the writing of the book. However, the Jenners' creative director, Elizabeth Killmond-Roman, clarified that the two had numerous Skype and FaceTime calls with Sloan to discuss the content of the novel.[43] The novel was mostly panned by critics, and sold only 13,000 copies in its first four months on sale.[44] The book was also given a sequel, Time of the Twins, which was also co-authored by the Jenner sisters. Jenner launched a line of hair extensions through a partnership with Bellami Hair, called Kylie Hair Kouture, in October 2014.[45][46][47] 2015–present: Rise of Kylie Cosmetics Jenner became skincare brand Nip + Fab's second-ever ambassador in March 2015.[48] The Jenner sisters were booed while introducing brother-in-law Kanye West's performance at the Billboard Music Awards in May 2015.[49] In May 2015, an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered in which Jenner admitted to getting a lip augmentation.[50] Her enhanced lips from lip fillers created speculation and gained her publicity. Prior to the episode's debut, Jenner stated that she merely used lip liner and over lined her lips.[51] As a result, the practice of suctioning one's lips into a small glass in order to induce greater blood flow to swell the lips was called the "Kylie Jenner Challenge" (though there was no indication that Jenner herself employed this method).[52] Jenner responded to this by stating, "I'm not here to try & encourage people/young girls to look like me or to think this is the way they should look."[53] In June 2015, the Jenner sisters launched their clothing line Kendall + Kylie with British fashion retailer Topshop.[54] This Topshop clothing line also featured swimsuits.[55] In August 2015, Jenner announced that she would be launching her first lipstick line as a part of her self-titled lip kit under the name Kylie Lip Kit.[56] In September 2015, Jenner launched her new personalized website and mobile app.[57] In October 2015, Jenner starred in Tyga's music video for his song "Dope'd Up".[58][59][58] In February 2016, Jenner's cosmetic company was renamed to Kylie Cosmetics and the number of kits produced rose from an inital 15,000 to 500,000.[60] Jenner released a three-minute-long promotional video for a series of lip glosses in March 2016, directed by Colin Tilley and starring fellow models Karin Jinsui, Mara Teigen, and Jasmine Sanders.[61][62][63][64][65] The song in the video was revealed to be "Three Strikes" by Terror Jr, a band created on the same day as the release of the video; however, the lead singer, whose true identity remains unknown and who goes by the alias "Lisa",[66] was heavily speculated to be Jenner herself.[67][68][69][70] However, Jenner subsequently denied any involvement with the band.[71][72] In May 2016, she made her musical debut rapping on producer Burberry Perry's song "Beautiful Day", with Lil Yachty, model Jordyn Woods, and Justine Skye.[73]In fall of 2016, Jenner was announced to be the new face of PUMA along with Rae Sremmurd.[74] In April 2017, she made a surprise appearance at the Rio Americano High School prom in Sacramento alongside junior Albert Ochoa after hearing that his date had turned him down.[75][76][77] In June 2017, Jenner announced two new cosmetics sets in collaboration with her sister Khloe Kardashian and the Kylie Cosmetics KoKo collection.[78] Later that month, Jenner was accused of stealing designs for a series of camouflage items released on her online store from independent design label PluggedNYC, whose creative director supported the claims.[79][80][81][82] Later that June, Jenner was placed at number 59 on the Forbes Celebrity 100, which calculates the 100 highest-paid celebrities of the previous 12 months, after earning approximately US$41,000,000, making her the youngest person on the list at 19 years old.[10] Jenner collaborated with Melbourne-based sunglasses brand Quay Australia[83][84] to release a line of sunglasses, Quay x Kylie.[85][86][87] In 2018, the company Kylie Cosmetics has reportedly sold about $630 million dollars worth of makeup. Jenner stars in a reality show revolving around her life, Life of Kylie, which premiered in August 2017. The reality show drew half the viewers that brother Rob Kardashian’s reality series Rob & Chyna did on its debut.[88] Personal life In September 2017, it was reported that Jenner was expecting her first child with rapper Travis Scott. On February 1, 2018, Jenner gave birth to a girl. The couple had named their child Stormi Webster.[89][90] Jenner had previously dated rapper Tyga between 2014 and 2017.[91][92][93][94] Controversies Kendall + Kylie "Rock vs. Rap" collection On June 28, 2017, the Jenner sisters announced that they would be releasing a line of vintage T-shirts for their Kendall + Kylie line of clothing called Rock vs. Rap,[95][96] featuring the likenesses of various rock and rap artists[97] including The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Metallica, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Ozzy Osbourne, Led Zeppelin, with pictures of the Jenner sisters superimposed over them.[95] The announcement of this line of products was met with swift backlash from relatives and representatives of the figures depicted on the shirts themselves, including Sharon Osbourne,[98] Jim Jampol,[99][100] and Voletta Wallace, mother of Biggie Smalls.[101] They were also criticized on social media and were called "insensitive."[102] Wallace, The Doors' manager and the estate of Jim Morrison issued a cease-and-desist letter to the Jenner sisters, writing that they did not authorize the sisters' use of the likenesses of these musical icons.[103][104] The Jenners apologized for the shirts, and pulled them from retail.[95] Forbes cover Jenner appeared on the cover of the August 2018 issue of Forbes. They estimated that she had a net worth of $900 million, and that she was on the verge of becoming the youngest “self-made” billionaire. This would beat out Mark Zuckerberg who became a billionaire at age 23.[105] However, the publication’s use of the term “self-made” sparked widespread criticism and jokes online.[106] The Dictionary.com Twitter handle cheekily defined the term self made.[107] Comedian Fat Jew started a GoFundMe page to help Kylie Jenner earn another $100 million dollars so that she would officially become a billionaire.[108] Comedian Michelle Wolf had a viral stand-up comedy act related to how Jenner earned her fame and success.[109] Some discussions took a more serious tone, with journalists writing pieces on wealth distribution, inequality and inheritance, as well as upward mobility in society.[110][111][112] However, celebrities such as Jenner’s half-sister Kim Kardashian and socialite Paris Hilton have come out and defended Jenner, legitimizing assertions that she is indeed self-made. Hilton even claimed that she also considers herself self-made.[113][114] Lawsuits/Civil Disputes "Kylie" trademark In February 2017, Australian singer Kylie Minogue won a legal battle against Jenner for name trademark "Kylie". Jenner had filed a U.S. trademark application for use of the name "Kylie" for "advertising services" and "endorsement services" in 2015. Minogue's case had dismissed Jenner as a “secondary reality television personality”.[115] Vlada Haggarty In January 2017, make-up artist Vlada Haggarty had her lawyers claim that Jenner had stolen the creative style and aesthetic of her own work, such as the dripping gloss lip and golden finger tips, for her own products, and that Jenner had a history of taking Haggerty's original dripping lip art and passing it off as her own. Jenner later credited Vlada on social media and her work on the creation of the logo and an undisclosed settlement was paid to avoid any future legal issues.[116][117][118] Neon lip logo Sara Hope, a British painter whose work has been featured in art galleries in several cities across the globe, filed a lawsuit against Jenner and NBC Universal for the use of a neon lip logo. Hope stated that Jenner posted to her social media accounts an image that was remarkably similar to Hope's most famous piece, "Temptation Neon" and used it to promote Jenner's TV series Life of Kylie. Production art created for that series, including the lip design, was created by a third party designer and not by Jenner or any of her staff.[119] Filmography Television Music videos Film As an actress Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2018 Ocean's 8 Cameo [137] Awards and nominations Notes ^ Kris is Kylie's biological mother. Caitlyn transitioned from male to female in 2015

After months of speculation, Victoria’s Secret has officially announced the performers for this year's fashion show in Shanghai, which takes place on Monday. Former One Directioner Harry Styles, Grammy winner Miguel, Hamilton alum Leslie Odom Jr. and Chinese pop sensation Jane Zhang are set to sing on the runway, VSFS executive producer Ed Razek said in a statement. “We are incredibly thrilled to have them with us,” he added. Styles performing on tour in September Getty Images The announcement follows reports that Katy Perry, who was rumored to perform in Shanghai, was banned from entering China. Gigi Hadid, who was confirmed to walk in this year’s show, was also reportedly denied entry. Word spread that the event was turning into a “media crisis,” but Razek denied those rumors. “The news reports I’ve been reading from the US here in Shanghai regarding this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show are not an accurate reflection of what I’m seeing and experiencing on site,” he told People. “The Chinese have been wonderful and enthusiastic hosts and partners,” he added. “From granting more than 700 visas, collaborating with us on every detail and introducing us to local experts who have helped us elevate our event in this renowned fashion city. We appreciate their efforts and all they have done to make this event a success. We look forward to the live show Monday night and the international broadcast a week later.” Zhang performing with John Legend in 2015 Getty Images Razek also teased that this year’s event will be Victoria’s Secret’s “most ambitious show by far.” In addition to the four performers, 55 models (they most they’ve ever had) from 17 countries will take the catwalk in Shanghai. Styles, Miguel, Odom, and Zhang follow 2016's VSFS performers—Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and The Weeknd. Though their appearances were just confirmed, rumblings of their performances spread online weeks before today's announcement. Styles fans noticed that the singer's label, Columbia Records, appeared to announce on Monday he'd be performing his song "Kiwi," off his new album at the VSFS. Fashionista notes that the singer's next tour performance isn't until November 23 (three days after the fashion show is filmed) in Singapore. R&B favorite Miguel also became a potential VSFS contender when rumors of his appearance surfaced on Twitter. The smooth crooner has a new album, War & Leisure, due out on December 1, which means he has plenty of new material to perform at the show. Miguel has just been confirmed to be performing at the 2017 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. It will be aired on November 28th pic.twitter.com/zY34G4sKXT — Daily Miguel (@DailyMigueI) November 14, 2017 Perry was speculated to appear at the VSFS after a letter surfaced online, allegedly showing her agreement to perform, although that's no longer true. She was supposedly replacing Taylor Swift in the lineup—the Reputation singer was previously expected to make an appearance. Naturally the rumors of Swift, Styles, and Perry's castings caused a stir, considering Swift's romantic history with Styles (they briefly dated for a few months from 2012-2013) and her ongoing frenemy feud with Perry. But it looks like we'll be missing out on the drama this year. The artists and models film in Shanghai on Monday, but the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show officially airs on November 28 at 10 p.m./9 p.m. central, on CBS.

It seems Blake Shelton may have a thing or two to learn about karma himself. Last week, Shelton caused an uproar when he sent a cryptic tweet about "karma" just as reports claimed that his ex-wife Miranda Lambert was dating a married man. "Been taking the high road for a long time.. I almost gave up. But I can finally see something on the horizon up there!! Wait!! Could it be?! Yep!! It’s karma!!" Shelton tweeted after multiple outlets reported Lambert began dating married Turnpike Troubadours front man, Evan Felker. But according to Lambert's ex-boyfriend Jeff Allen, Shelton is not as innocent as he's trying to seem. Allen tweeted and deleted a post calling out Shelton for romancing Allen's then-girlfriend Lambert while Shelton was still married to his first wife, Kaynette Williams, in 2006. "You know, I’ve always given you the benefit of the doubt and chalked it up to just being human, but you must be one arrogant SOB to pop off something like this, when I know damn good and well you were cheating on your wife and Miranda was cheating on me when you two started up," Allen wrote in a since-deleted tweet, according to Us Weekly. "I kept my mouth shut for 13 years. Sorry, his karma tweet rubbed me wrong. All of this is pointless," he added. Allen told RadarOnline.com, "I’m sure Miranda did [Blake] dirty just like she did me, but he wasn’t thinking about me when he was cheating with her, so I don’t know why he thinks it's karma." He added that he does not harbor bad feelings toward Lambert and said she "was a loving, caring person and a good girlfriend." Reps for Lambert and Shelton did not return Fox News' requests for comment. It's been reported that Lambert and Shelton's romance began as an affair but both singers have denied this in the past. They became engaged in May 2010 and married a year later in Texas. The country singers announced their divorce after four years of marriage in July 2015. The "Tin Man" singer, who recently ended things with her boyfriend of two years, Anderson East, reportedly began seeing Felker when his band joined Lambert's "Livin’ Like Hippies" tour in January. Felker married global strategist Staci Nelson in September 2016. The singer filed for divorce on Feb. 16 while Nelson filed 12 days later. Nelson, who still goes by her married name on social media, shared a tearful selfie on Thursday with the caption, "PSA: If Staci Felker can make it through this week, so can you."

As Taylor Swift calls out the haters on her new single, "Look What You Made Me Do," Swifties are able to curate a Reputation of their own with gear perfect for spilling the tea. The "Bad Blood" hitmaker—who boldly embraced the snake motif after Kim Kardashian West subtly threw some shade with a tweet on National Snake Day—used the emblem to tease her new single, and, now, it's printed on her online shop's merchandise. Fans of Tay can show their support with a $60 silver snake ring, encrusted with crystals, or try out the same piece in gold. If a less sparkly ode to T-Swift is more up your alley, check out the black hoodie, emblazoned with the slithering creature, for $75. Image zoom Courtesy Image zoom Courtesy The star is also offering a range of Reputation-themed items, including T-shirts printed with her album cover, her face, or even the lyrics to "Look What You Made Me Do." RELATED: Here's Every Lyric from Taylor Swift's New Song "Look What You Made Me Do" We have a feeling that we will see the new snake merch all over Swift's girl squad, as a sign of solidarity. But, of course, that's just a hunch.

Multiple women have accused Oscar-winning movie director Paul Haggis of sexual assault. Last month, publicist Haleigh Breest filed a civil suit alleging that the filmmaker, who picked up Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay Academy Awards for 2004’s Crash, of rape. On Friday, three other women came forward to The Associated Press with accusations of sexual misconduct. Haggis denied the claims in Breest’s suit, which was filed in mid-December, and filed a countersuit, claiming the publicist and her lawyer had attempted to extort $9 million from him in exchange for withholding her suit. Breest claimed that Haggis assaulted her in 2013 after he offered her a ride home after an event, but instead took her to his Manhattan apartment; there, she said, he forced her to perform oral sex on him, fondled her, asked if she enjoyed anal sex and raped her. Haggis’ lawyer, Christine Lepera – who represented producer Dr. Luke in the wake of pop-star Kesha accusing him of sexual assault – said, “He didn’t rape anybody,” in a statement. “Mr. Haggis denies these anonymous claims in whole. In a society where one of a person’s fundamental rights is the ability to confront an accuser, that right has now been eviscerated when it comes to anyone being charged in the press with any sort of sexual misconduct,” a rep for Haggis said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “Notably, no one has reached out to anyone on Mr. Haggis’ team other than the press to report this. He views the fact that these reports appear to be spearheaded from the law firm representing Ms. Breest, as a further tactic to try to harm him and continue their effort to obtain money … We reiterate our claim against Ms. Breest, and note again that we initiated the legal proceedings, not Ms. Breest.” The new accusers said they felt empowered to come forward after learning of Breest’s story and seeing women report stories of powerful men engaging in sexual misconduct as part of the #MeToo movement. The women, who all chose to remain anonymous out of fear of retribution, claimed to have stories similar to Breest’s: they were all in their 20s or early 30s and they all said Haggis allegedly attempted to set up private meetings with them to discuss business but subsequently tried to kiss them. Two said that Haggis allegedly became more antagonistic when they resisted him. A lawyer for Breest did not immediately reply to Rolling Stone‘s request for comment but told The AP that Haggis’ countersuit was “a preposterous and transparent PR stunt that will not succeed” and “a further act of aggression.” One of the new accusers said she was 28 when the alleged attack took place in 1996. She claims she was working on a television show that Haggis produced when he asked her to review some photos from the show. When they met in a back office, she claimed he tried to kiss her. “He said, ‘Do you really want to continue working?'” she claimed. He then allegedly forced her to perform oral sex on him and pushed her onto the floor and raped her. Another new accuser said she was in her 30s in the late 2000s when she set up a meeting with Haggis to pitch him on a TV show. She said that Haggis told her that he and his wife had an understanding about extramarital sex and came around a table attempting to kiss her. She ran to her car as Haggis allegedly pursued her, though she was able to drive away. The last new accuser said she was in her late 20s in 2015 when Haggis allegedly held down her arms, kissed her and followed her into a taxi in Canada. When the cab took her to her apartment, she said Haggis allegedly tossed money at the driver, pursued her and kissed her again before she could get inside and close the door. She said that he then waved at her from outside her residence and claimed that he sent aggressive text messages over the next 24 hours until she blocked him. One of the women told the AP that he’d said, “I need to be inside of you,” before she was able to escape. Outside of filmmaking, Haggis has gained fame for speaking out against Scientology. He broke from the church in 2009 and has since participated in articles, books and a documentary that disparaged the religion. “Mr. Haggis also questions whether Scientology has any role here, which he notes has been attacking him for years with false accusations,” his rep said in a statement. The women whom AP spoke with in their investigation said they had no connection to the Church of Scientology. Last October, when news of Harvey Weinstein’s alleged misconduct surfaced, Haggis was outspoken in condemning the producer’s supposed behavior. “Although everyone thinks it is vile behavior, you have got to focus on those who may have colluded and protected him,” Haggis told The Guardian, as reported by The AP. “For me, they are as guilty as he is and in some cases more so, if I can say that. I mean, he was a predator and a predator is a predator. But what about those who would rather look the other way?”

Jamie Foxx did not “betray” Katie Holmes by supposedly “getting flirty” with a mystery blonde at a New York City hotspot, despite a bogus report. Gossip Cop can debunk this narrative. It’s simply a non-issue. According to In Touch, just a few days after the actor had dinner with Holmes at Tao in NYC, he got cozy with another woman while having lunch at the trendy seafood restaurant Catch. An alleged insider tells the magazine, “When Jamie arrived to the rooftop area with friends, an attractive young blonde went and sat with them. She hugged Jamie and sat next to him.” The outlet’s questionable source further contends that Foxx “would reach over and touch the woman’s leg or hold her hand” throughout the lunch. The magazine then baselessly theorizes that Holmes is “headed for heartbreak,” quoting its supposed insider as saying, “She needs to watch out. Jamie loves her, but he also loves to flirt.” © Gossip Cop (Getty Images) It should be noted, the tabloid doesn’t have any real proof that Foxx got “flirty” with a mystery blonde at Catch. The outlet provides two photos, one of the actor giving a friendly hug to an unidentified woman, and another of him touching the woman’s arm during a conversation. That’s as intimate as the two get in the images and there’s no evidence to suggest they’re anything more than friends. Regardless, Gossip Cop can confirm that Holmes doesn’t feel “betrayed” when the actor socializes with other woman. The actor and actress have a somewhat unconventional dynamic, which People also noted in a recent article about Holmes and Foxx’s secretive relationship. The publication explained that the two “don’t see themselves as a couple in the traditional sense and they don’t want to be labeled as a couple.” It was further stressed that neither “want to have expectations placed on them about how they should be acting in public.” Meanwhile, the unreliable magazine is trying to make it seem as if Foxx was caught acting inappropriately by talking to another woman, but he has nothing to hide. A mutual pal of ours and the movie star recently told us “he knows he’s in a public forum” when he chats with other women. As we’ve repeatedly noted, Foxx and Holmes enjoy spending time together, but their dynamic is relaxed and both have their own separate lives. Additionally, this isn’t the first time Gossip Cop has called out In Touch for coming up with a variation of this phony premise. Back in March, we busted the tabloid for falsely claiming that Foxx “betrayed” Holmes by “getting cozy” with a mystery woman at an Oscar party. However, the actor and actress have been spotted together several times since March, so she obviously didn’t feel “betrayed.” That remains the case.

Micheal Ray Stevenson[1] (born November 19, 1989), known by his stage name Tyga (a backronym for Thank you God always),[2] is an American hip hop recording artist. In 2011, Tyga signed a recording contract with Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records (formerly Universal Republic Records). His major label debut Careless World: Rise of the Last King, included the singles "Rack City", "Faded" featuring fellow Young Money artist Lil Wayne, "Far Away" featuring Chris Richardson, "Still Got It" featuring Drake, and "Make It Nasty". He released his third album Hotel California, on April 9, 2013, and includes the singles "Dope" featuring Rick Ross, "For The Road" featuring Chris Brown, and "Show You" featuring Future. His 2018 single, "Taste", peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, being his first Top 40 single in over 3 years.[3] Early life Micheal Ray Stevenson was born in Compton, California, on November 19, 1989,[4] and raised there until he "was about 11, 12," before moving to adjacent Gardena.[5] He is of Vietnamese and Jamaican descent.[6] He grew up listening to Fabolous, Lil Wayne, Cam'ron and Eminem among many others.[7] On December 3, 2012, debate arose concerning Tyga's upbringing. Tyga claimed to have been brought up in the low socioeconomic area of Compton, but in leaked footage from the unaired television show Bustas he claimed he grew up in a "well-to-do" home in the Valley, where his parents drove a Range Rover. He also claimed that he attained his nickname from his mother calling him Tiger Woods.[8] There has been speculation that his claims on the show were satirical and not to be taken seriously. Tyga responded to the video's leak on Twitter: "When u 14 an ambitious u don't give a fuk about anything. Scripted tv isn't that what we all live for.Hahahaha."[9] Career 2007–10: No Introduction and mixtapes No Introduction, released on Decaydance Records on June 10, 2008, was Tyga's first independent album.[10] One of the songs from this album, "Diamond Life", was used in the video games Need for Speed: Undercover and Madden NFL 2009, as well as in the 2009 movie Fighting. Tyga released many mixtapes. His 2007 debut mixtape, Young On Probation, garnered him enough attention to sign a record deal with Young Money Entertainment. He created Fan of a Fan with Chris Brown and producers DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar. It features other artists such as Bow Wow, Lil Wayne, and Kevin McCall featured in several tracks. Four tracks ("Holla at Me", "G Shit", "No Bullshit" and "Deuces") are also accompanied by music videos. The track "Deuces" was released as the debut single of the mixtape and reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs by August 26, 2010. The track has also been nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 53rd Grammy Awards.[11][12] The track, among others, was on the track list of Chris Brown's fourth studio album, F.A.M.E.. Tyga also told MTV in an interview that the mixtape's production took just short of a week.[13] 2011–12: Careless World: Rise of the Last King Careless World: Rise of the Last King was his second studio album. The album was released on February 21, 2012 on Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal Republic Records. Careless World: Rise of the Last King is a move to the rapping style he featured in the collaboration album We Are Young Money rather me than the poppy dance element shown on No Introduction.[14] Tyga stated that the album shows he has grown up but still relates to the kids. Tyga released a new mixtape #BitchImTheShit in preparation for the album. The first official single, "Far Away", was released on May 17, 2011 and peaked at 86 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second official single, "Still Got It", was released on October 4, 2011 and peaked at 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third official single, "Rack City", was released on December 6, 2011. It was originally listed on Tyga's Well Done 2 mixtape, and was added to the album after it gained commercial success. It debuted at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has peaked at number 8 since then. The fourth official single, "Faded", was released on January 13, 2012. It peaked on the Hot 100 at #33. Tyga's sixth single, "Do My Dance" which features 2 Chainz was released on October 2, 2012 and peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has released various mixtapes such as well-acclaimed #BitchImTheShit and Well Done 3. That year Tyga also produced and co-directed (with Justice Young) a multi-AVN award-nominated crossover adult film, Rack City: The XXX Movie, which starred Skin Diamond, Jada Fire, Ice La Fox, Sophie Dee, Lexington Steele, Kristina Rose, London Keyes and Daisy Marie.[15][16] He also signed the soundtrack, which includes the hits "Rack City" and "Faded" together with several original songs, and he appeared in the film in a non-sex role.[15][17][18][19][20][21][22] 2012–13: Hotel California Tyga in 2013 Tyga's third studio album, Hotel California, was released on April 9, 2013. The first single, "Dope", was released on December 25. The song has a notable feature from rapper Rick Ross.[23] Before the single dropped Tyga released a nine-track mixtape under the name 187.[24] 187 the mixtape was released on November 30, 2012. It features remixes to songs such as 2 Chainz's "I'm Different", Meek Mill's "Young & Gettin' It" and GOOD Music's "Clique", among others and new material.[25] Tyga will also release a second Fan of a Fan mixtape with singer Chris Brown.[23] On episode three of Tyga's tour vlog Tyga confirmed four features on the upcoming album, including Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, and Wiz Khalifa.[26] Tyga performed at Harvard University's Yardfest in the Spring of 2013, despite opposition from critics who've signed a petition seeking to keep him away over what they call his "violently misogynistic lyrics."[27] At this time, Tyga collaborated with singer Sabi on her song "Cali Love".[28] Hotel California was released on April 9, 2013. The album featured guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Game, Wiz Khalifa, Future and Jadakiss. Along with production by Cool & Dre, David D.A. Doman, DJ Mustard, Detail, Mars of 1500 or Nothin', The Olympicks, and SAP among others. The album was supported by three official singles — "Dope" which features Rick Ross, "For the Road" featuring Chris Brown, and "Show You" featuring Future, along with the promotional single "Molly". The album was met with generally mixed reviews from music critics.[29] It also was less successful than his debut album commercially, debuting at number seven on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 54,000 copies in the United States.[30] 2013–15: The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty On August 27, 2013, Tyga released a new single with DJ Mustard, "Throw It Up". It was also revealed that he was working on two new mixtapes, Black Thought 3 and Well Done 4, as well as The Gold Album.[31] On October 21, 2013, Tyga premiered "Wait for a Minute" featuring Justin Bieber. It was released to iTunes the following day.[32] He then confirmed that an album would be released in early 2014. He also explained that the album would, be more "way less commercial." He also said "I felt like Hotel California was more commercial and I made more radio-type records. This album is straight rap."[33] Then on April 9, 2014 Tyga released a song called "Hookah" which features the rapper Young Thug.[34] On May 1, 2014 Tyga made a tweet referring to Kanye West, Mike Dean, and his own producer Jess Jackson with a hash-tag The Gold Album. Kanye West is serving as the executive producer for the album, which is due for release on November 18, 2014.[35][36] Tyga was also featured on Chris Brown's single "Loyal", he was featured on the video version, the song since then peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100.[37] On May 28, 2014, Tyga released a new song entitled "Real Deal" via SoundCloud.[38] "Real Deal" was later released on iTunes on August 1, 2014.[39] On September 12, 2014 Tyga Announced via his instagram that his new single titled "40 Mill" which will be produced by Kanye West, Mike Dean, Dupri and his own producer Jess Jackson, artwork, The release date was not revealed though.[40] The album was set to have features from Justin Bieber, Young Thug, Kanye West, Chris Brown, and Drake. Tyga criticized Drake in an October 2014 interview, calling Drake "fake" and said that he did not like Nicki Minaj.[41] Tyga released the Kanye West produced 40 Mill on October 14, 2014; the media gave it positive feedback. On October 21, 2014, Tyga lashed out on his record label Young Money Entertainment, reporting that his album was completed, but that his music was being "held hostage" by the label, who would not allow him to release it, and stated that he was considering leaking the album.[42] On December 4, 2014, Tyga made a tweet declaring his project, The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty would be released independently due to not being on good terms with label Cash Money Records.[43] On June 23, 2015, Tyga released The Gold Album for streaming exclusively on Spotify then later on Apple Music. His reality show Kingin' with Tyga premiered on July 24, 2015, on MTV2.[44] 2016–17: Signing to GOOD Music and BitchImTheShit2 On September 7, 2016, Kanye West announced that he had signed Tyga to his GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings.[45] On July 21, 2017, Tyga released his fifth studio album, BitchImTheShit2, the sequel to his 2011 mixtape #BitchImTheShit. & Kyoto On July 17, 2017, it was announced that Tyga will join as a series regular in the third season of the MTV slasher television series Scream. He will star in the role of Jamal.[46] 2018–present: Kyoto and commercial resurgence On February 16, 2018, Tyga released his sixth studio album, Kyoto In May 2018, Tyga released the single "Taste" featuring Offset. It peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Tyga's first entry on the Hot 100 in three years. It was followed by the single "Swish". Personal life Tyga met Blac Chyna on October 5, 2011, at The F.A.M.E Tour After Party with Chris Brown at King of Diamonds in Miami.[47][48] Blac Chyna became Tyga's leading lady in his "Rack City" music video.[49] They became an official couple on November 9, 2011 and posed for the cover of Urban Ink magazine in March 2012.[50] On October 16, 2012, their son King Cairo Stevenson was born;[51] and Tyga purchased a $6.5 million mansion in Calabasas, California for his new family.[52] Both parents sport tattoos of their son's name.[53] In December 2012, Blac Chyna confirmed that she and Tyga were engaged.[54] The couple split in 2014.[55] After months of speculation, Tyga finally confirmed his relationship with reality star Kylie Jenner. However, this relationship sparked controversy in the tabloids, because of the age difference, and they were reportedly dating since Jenner was 16. The legal age of consent in the state of California is 18.[56][57] Photos of him and Jenner first seen holding hands in Mexico went viral a few days after her 18th birthday.[58] The couple split in April 2017.[59] In 2015, a nude photo of Tyga was leaked online. The photo was allegedly sent to transsexual porn star Mia Isabella.[60] Robbery In June 2008, Tyga was robbed of his jewelry by unknown assailants. A pair of diamond chains would end up in the hands of local rapper 40 Glocc, who showed them off in an online video.[61][62] Tyga would eventually admit to the robbery, but said 40 Glocc wasn't behind it. "Some niggas seen me and ran up on me with a little burner... I guess 40 Glocc's peoples robbed the peoples that got me, and then hopped on YouTube, talking about they robbed me."[63] Legal issues In late 2012, Tyga was sued by two women who appeared in the "Make It Nasty" video for $10 million each; they claimed he had shown their nipples without their consent. They were assured that this would be edited out and the unedited version would not be released, but Tyga proceeded to release a fully unedited version.[64] On September 21, 2013, another woman from the video sued Tyga for sexual battery, fraud, invasion of privacy, and infliction of emotional distress. She claims, like the two other women who have filed suit against him, that she was convinced to dance topless and assured her breasts would be edited out.[65] On September 4, 2013, it was reported Tyga had been sued by Beverly Hills-based jeweler Jason for allegedly not paying for roughly $91,000 worth of jewelry. Jason claims that Tyga agreed to pay $28,275 for the jeweler's diamond pantheon watch in August 2012 and that he borrowed a $63,000 diamond Cuban link chain in December 2012 and never returned the item, so he sued Tyga for the cost of both pieces, plus late fees, which totaled up to $185,306.50 in damages, double the original total cost.[66] Tyga fell ill before the interrogation of this debt and was considered not able to proceed. He also did not bring the documents he was supposed to, however he paid $100,000 of the $200,000 owed to his client.[67] In June 2015, a judge ordered Tyga to pay an $80,000 settlement to a former landlord, who rented a home to the rapper in the city of Calabasas, California.[68] It was the second ruling in the case, following a judgement in May 2015, in which he was ordered to pay $90,000, though the debt was never paid.[69] In September 2015, the state of California placed a tax lien on Tyga for $19,000 in unpaid taxes.[70] On his birthday, he was given a lawsuit in 2016.[71] Discography Studio albums Collaborative albums Tours Opening act Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2018 Scream[72] Jamal Main role; (Season 3) Awards and nominations

JENNIFER Aniston and Justin Theroux's split was a long time coming with "rows with their neighbours" one of the main reasons for their break up. According to new reports, the couple also argued about where to live, while a bizarre "bologna incident" only added to the tension. Rex Features 5 Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, pictured last April, announced their divorce yesterday with 'differences over where to live' one of the main reasons The couple yesterday announced they were "lovingly" divorcing after just two years of marriage. A source told Entertainment Tonight that Justin prefers living in New York and "that's been a major issue for the couple for a long time". Although Jen was initially happy to make a go of things in the city and moved into an apartment in the West Village with Justin, 46, she found herself constantly being snapped by paparazzi. The paps would often set up shop in a small park opposite the apartment to photograph the actress, 49, coming and going, which upset the neighbours. Rex Features 5 Justin lived a more care-free life in New York city than Jen, who was often snapped by paparazzi Rex Features 5 Jennifer, pictured in New York back in 2016, was never happy in the city The source recalled: "There was the construction, which is obviously a nuisance, but what really p***ed off the neighbours was just the constant commotion outside their door all the time with the photographers. "It made for an awkward living situation for Jen and Justin because they knew the neighbours weren't happy. "Justin can hop on his bike, walk in the neighbourhood, hang at a bar and all that without being bothered, but for Jen, the paparazzi are all over her." At one point, Justin found his beloved motorbike covered with bologna sausage slices, which is said to have infuriated the Friends star who was convinced the neighbours did it. Architectural Digest 5 Jennifer, posing at her Bel Air apartment for the cover of Architectural Digest, was much happier on the West Coast The source said: "She just never really could get settled in, she wasn't happy [in New York]." The couple ended up selling the West Village apartment, but Justin tellingly kept his Greenwich Village pad. Although he would stay there when they were on the East Coast, Jen would opt to stay in a luxury hotel. Eventually, Justin agreed to move to Los Angeles. But his friendship circle was still in New York and he "constantly came up with reasons to return", according to the website. Although the couple "really wanted" to make things work, they couldn't keep the marriage going and they split at the end of last year. Rex Features 5 Justin, pictured in Los Angeles, kept finding excuses to return to the East Coast, according to Entertainment Tonight Justin Theroux missed his audition for friends because he slept in The statement, released by Jennifer's publicist, reads: “In an effort to reduce any further speculation, we have decided to announce our separation. "This decision was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year. "We are two best friends who have decided to part ways as a couple, but look forward to continuing our cherished friendship. Most Read in TV Showbiz TAKING SIDES Furious CBB fans claim Roxanne held wrong side of her body after Ryan 'punch' roxy road CBB's Ben starts to doubt Roxanne after she claims Ryan 'punched her five times' 'SHE'S A COMPULSIVE LIAR' Emmerdale's Danny Miller slams co-star Roxanne over punch claims team ryan Roxanne Pallett’s ex-Richard Fleeshman breaks his silence over CBB 'punch row' ON THE ROX CBB Roxanne's fiance says Ryan Thomas 'threatened her' but he says it's nonsense FIRED UP Roxanne Pallett left Celebrity Island after 5 days after housefire flashbacks still at it Katie Price pretends she's on Thai hols with new pics a month after coming home LIAM'S LIE Disgraced Liam Gallagher proves it's true - celebs lie to fans on social media 'no to nolan' Loose Women viewers petition to sack Coleen Noleen after Kim Woodburn row "Normally we would do this privately, but given that the gossip industry cannot resist an opportunity to speculate and invent, we wanted to convey the truth directly. "Whatever else is printed about us that is not directly from us, is someone else’s fictional narrative. "Above all, we are determined to maintain the deep respect and love that we have for one another.” There are currently no additional details as to why they have decided to split. Justin and Jennifer got together in 2011, and became engaged in 2012. The pair had met through mutual friends and had worked on a series of films together, including 2008's Tropic Thunder and Wanderlust in 2011. Jennifer Aniston insists she should not be made to feel bad because she does not have kids Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.

If you always wanted to go shoe shopping with Sarah Jessica Parker (and who doesn’t?), you’re out of luck. The Sex & the City star launched a shopping excursion with Airbnb on Monday, September 25, and it already sold out in just two hours. The $400 price tag for the “Sole in the City with SJP” experience scores you a chance to have the shoe designer help you handpick a pair of shoes from her SJP Collection at Bloomingdale’s, a post-shopping snack of fro yo and a ticket to the New York City Ballet show, along with facetime with SJP herself. “What better way to meet than at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street, an iconic NYC landmark, for what I hope is an unforgettable shoe-shopping experience,” Parker, 52, explains on the Airbnb site. “I’ll help you find the perfect pair of shoes from the SJP Collection to complete your look. As we peruse the shoe department, I’ll tell you about the line and how the city that never sleeps helped inspire it. Next we’ll head to Forty Carrots for what some may say is the best frozen yogurt in NYC and we’ll chat about my city and why I’ve called it home for so many years. After that, I’ll send you off in your new SJP shoes to a special evening at the exquisite and incomparable New York City Ballet. You’ll have some of the best seats in the house, plus some VIP surprises. It’ll be a night you won’t soon forget.” Considering a pair of her shoes retail for between $295-$545 alone, this is actually a great deal! The bad news is there were only four spots available and they’re already booked. The good news that all proceeds from the experience go to help fund the New York City Ballet. Going shoe shopping with a celebrity while giving back to the arts is something Stylish can totally get behind. Fingers crossed SJP does more of these in the future! Sign up now for the Us Weekly newsletter to get breaking celebrity news, hot pics and more delivered straight to your inbox! Want stories like these delivered straight to your phone? Download the Us Weekly iPhone app now!

Jamie Foxx may not have hidden his affection for Katie Holmes during their Valentine's Day date at the basketball court on Wednesday, but he doesn't want to talk about it. The 50-year-old actor promptly walked off ESPN's live broadcast of SportsCenter on Friday afternoon, after anchor Michael Smith tried to bring up Katie Holmes while interviewing Foxx about the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. "I know you [prepared for the game], because I saw pictures," Smith said. "Did you and Katie Holmes play basketball for Valentine's Day? Like some real Love and Basketball?" That's when Foxx's face turned stone cold. He took off his headphones and mic, and promptly walked off the interview. "He ready to go. He ready to hoop," Smith said before transitioning to the show's next segment. Guess Jamie Foxx had to go and couldn't answer a question about playing basketball with Katie Holmes 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/XYq9fPHt3v — Rob Lopez (@r0bato) February 16, 2018 While Foxx wouldn't confirm it, he and Holmes did spend Valentine's Day together playing basketball. The two were all smiles in photos obtained by ET, heading to the courts in casual workout gear. The pair's Wednesday outing is one of just a handful of appearances they've made in public together since September, but are rumored to have been dating since 2013. See more in the video below. RELATED CONTENT: Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx Spend Valentine's Day Playing Basketball -- See the Pics! (Exclusive) Justin Bieber, Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan Heat Up 2018 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Jamie Foxx's 8-Year-Old Daughter Dishes on His Sweet, Sensitive Side (Exclusive)

No time to waste! Kylie Jenner isn’t going to let the first year of 4-month-old daughter Stormi pass her by without planning for the best 1st birthday bash Calabasas has ever seen. The 20-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star revealed her plans for the celebration — or lack thereof — with followers in a series of Snapchat videos on Wednesday, June 27. “Stormi is gonna be 5 months this weekend, which really is tripping me,” she began the first Snap. “That means we’re halfway to a year — almost — and I’m already thinking about her first birthday and how it’s going to be epic, OK?” She continued to reveal that she had already decided on a theme, but sisters Kim and Kourtney Kardashian used it for their daughters’ joint birthday parties earlier in June. “I was going to do super magical unicorn theme, but North and Penelope beat me to it, so I have to think of something else.” Jenner welcomed her first child with boyfriend Travis Scott on February 1. The lip-kit maven kept her pregnancy news under wraps until the birth announcement post on social media three days after the baby’s arrival. “I understand you’re used to me bringing you along on all my journeys. my pregnancy was one I chose not to do in front of the world,” the reality star wrote at the time. “I knew for myself i needed to prepare for this role of a lifetime in the most positive, stress free, and healthy way i knew how. there was no gotcha moment, no big paid reveal i had planned. I knew my baby would feel every stress and every emotion so I chose to do it this way for my little life and our happiness.” The Life of Kylie star wasn’t shy about sharing sweet pics and videos of the baby girl until earlier this month, when she revealed that she’s not sharing photos of her little one “right now” after a followers accused her of cutting Stormi out of a selfie. “Yeah I cut my baby out. I’m not sharing photos of my girl right now,” Jenner responded. She also went a step further and deleted all of the previously shared photos. Sign up now for the Us Weekly newsletter to get breaking celebrity news, hot pics and more delivered straight to your inbox!

President Trump has zero impulse control. That’s why he flip-flops on issues, sends a constant stream of ill-conceived tweets, can’t keep his hands off women, and never misses an opportunity to shoot himself in the foot. Recently, former George W. Bush adviser Steve Schmidt called Trump out for his childish behavior. “Clearly, we have a 71-year-old president of the United States who has the impulse control of a little child, who feels aggrieved, who’s resentful, who’s a constant victim,” he told MSNBC. As someone who has lived on the surface of the Earth for over 70 years, Trump should know that one of the worst things you can do is stare directly at the sun. One prolonged gaze into our solar system’s center of energy can cause permanent eye damage. “The light from the sun is very intense and concentrated into a very small area, and then that light is converted into heat and that heat cooks the retina,” said Joel Schuman, chair of ophthalmology at New York University’s Langone Health. “So you have a permanent area that you don’t see, a permanent blind spot.” On Monday, when Trump stood in front of reporters on the Truman Balcony at the White House with his wife, Melania, and his son, Barron, he had one job: resist the temptation to stare directly at the sun. Even after a White House aid yelled, “Don’t look at it!” our ever-defiant leader with self-described “very good brain” craned his neck, squinted his eyes, and stared directly into the sun. Later Monday night, he’ll address the country on the ongoing war in Afghanistan. Someone shouts "don't look" as Pres. Trump looks up without eclipse glasses on as solar eclipse passes over D.C. https://t.co/5ft70fm30R pic.twitter.com/0lAkuzF9RZ — ABC News (@ABC) August 21, 2017 Here’s what Twitter had to say about it: This is probably the moment when Trump ordered the eclipse. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/BsBdGi8x4U — Brian Carey (@brianmcarey) August 21, 2017 #Trump doesn’t need protective eye wear! “I have the greatest corneas of all time, really. The best.” #Eclipse pic.twitter.com/uXdsQGsz9j — Shawna Hazlett ن (@shawnahaze) August 21, 2017 In this moment, he became president pic.twitter.com/mQNrG7LlsP — Josh Billinson (@jbillinson) August 21, 2017 Tommorow's Daily News front page. Because... "I have the best eyes" "My other senses are about to get much stronger than anyone elses now" pic.twitter.com/oLNwkpNSgN — JΞSŦΞR ✪ ΔCŦUΔL³³º¹ (@th3j35t3r) August 21, 2017 I cannot handle this right now. pic.twitter.com/JXjuHH2ivA — Jules (@jules_su) August 21, 2017 The eclipse we really need to happen right now! #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/TgWaUDP9Uu — AlwaysWithHer (@DisavowTrump16) August 21, 2017 The sun never went out when Obama was president, is all I'm saying — Oliver Willis (@owillis) August 21, 2017 Share image via Time/YouTube.

Halle Berry Dumps Producer Boyfriend During Romantic Getaway Can’t say we didn’t see this one coming… Another love affair has ended for Halle Berry! Well to put it more accurately, 51-year-old Halle has called it quits with 35-year-old producer Alex Da Kid. And the way she did it was SO COLD! According to In Touch reports, Halle broke up with Alex during a romantic vacation to Bora Bora: “Halle broke up with Alex smack in the middle of their romantic getaway in Bora-Bora,” says a source, explaining that nearly halfway into the trip, Halle realized her five-month romance with the British music producer wasn’t working and had her assistant book her a flight home. “Halle decided he was too young and his communication skills were terrible. She said she needs someone who can think for themselves and is mature, smart and all-around adventurous,” the source explains to In Touch. Adds the source: “The last thing Halle needs is to be in a long-term relationship with a man who doesn’t express himself well.” Yikes… Do you think he finished out the vacay or nah?

Get the latest from TODAY Sign up for our newsletter / Source: TODAY By Randee Dawn Just days before the official U.S. Independence Day, Rumer Willis is happily celebrating a different kind of independence of her own. As she posted on Instagram, along with a cheeky smiling selfie, she's now officially six months into her sobriety: "I will be the first one to say I'm not perfect and I mess up sometimes and every once in a while I get it right but I wanted to share this because I am really proud of myself," the 28-year-old wrote in the caption. "It's not something I planned on but after the long journey of getting here I can honestly say I have never been more proud of myself in my entire life." Willis is the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore — you can definitely see the resemblance to mom here. Rumer Willis and mom Demi Moore in Santa Monica, California in 2016. Shutterstock / Shutterstock She was the winner of Season 20's "Dancing With the Stars," and has been acting in films and on TV since 1995. Willis has had small acting roles in movies and on TV since 1995 (plus an extended stint on "90210") and will appear in the upcoming musical film "Hello Again." Glad to hear you're back on track, Rumer! Follow Randee Dawn on Twitter.

Maarten de Boer/Getty Images Entertainment UPDATED: Brendan Fraser Says the HFPA Denied His Claims of Sexual Harassment In a GQ profile from earlier this year, Brendan Fraser claimed that former HFPA president Philip Berk groped him in 2003. The organization quietly launched an internal investigation and, according to Fraser, tried to explain that Berk’s actions were intended as “a joke.” But Fraser’s not laughing. Recently, I spent some time with the actor Brendan Fraser for a feature in this magazine. In one of our last conversations, he shared a startling story with me. In 2003, he said, he had been groped by a former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization responsible for putting on the Golden Globes. The incident, he said, was traumatic—"I felt ill. I felt like a little kid"—and the aftermath even more so: "I felt like someone had thrown invisible paint on me." After the story was published, the HFPA issued a statement promising an investigation: "The HFPA stands firmly against sexual harassment and the type of behavior described in this article. Over the years we've continued a positive working relationship with Brendan, which includes announcing Golden Globe nominees, attending the ceremony and participating in press conferences. This report includes alleged information that the HFPA was previously unaware of and at this time we are investigating further details surrounding the incident." EDITOR’S PICK Since then, the HFPA has remained silent about what they did or did not determine, but according to Fraser, the organization's investigation has now concluded. In April, he says, an independent investigator contacted him and interviewed him about the incident, which took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel in the summer of 2003. There, as Fraser originally recounted to me, he was groped by former HFPA president Philip Berk: "His left hand reaches around, grabs my ass cheek, and one of his fingers touches me in the taint. And he starts moving it around." (Berk denied this: "Mr. Fraser's version is a total fabrication." Berk said he pinched Fraser in jest, in reference to a false gossip item he'd read about Fraser doing the same to someone else.) After the HFPA finished its investigation, according to Fraser, the organization contacted him again and proposed issuing a joint statement, which said, "Although it was concluded that Mr. Berk inappropriately touched Mr. Fraser, the evidence supports that it was intended to be taken as a joke and not as a sexual advance." The organization also apologized to Fraser in the proposed statement and suggested a forward-looking resolution: "All parties consider this matter to be concluded." The HFPA wrote that it looked forward "to continuing to work with Mr. Fraser." And presumably Philip Berk would remain a member in good standing of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and a Golden Globe voter. Berk, in an e-mail, confirmed his ongoing status as an active voter in the HFPA. "Yes, I certainly am," he said. Fraser said he declined to sign on to the proposed joint statement. "I don't get the joke," he told me last week. Berk's intentions were irrelevant to him—whether they were meant in jest or otherwise, Fraser felt violated. "I'm the only one who would know where I was touched on my body," he told me. Fraser also said that the HFPA declined to share the full results of their investigation with him, or explain what methodology or evidence they used to draw their conclusion: "What I said to them was, 'Show me the investigator's report, and then I'll know what I'm signing off on.’ ” The HFPA, according to Fraser, showed him a summary of their findings but refused to share the full report the organization said those findings were based on, citing witness-confidentiality concerns. "They're kind of behaving like wolves in sheep's clothing about it, saying, 'Oh, we want him to heal.' Well, the first step in that direction would be: What am I healing from? Can I please see this report? What is it? They commissioned an investigation. They received their report. And they're not giving any details about it, and they're not giving up the report itself." "I myself was not shown either report," Berk told me, referring to the investigator's findings and the proposed joint statement. "But [I was] told the statement would absolve me of any wrongdoing." Asked if he had faced any discipline from the HFPA, Berk wrote: "None at all." The HFPA did not respond to multiple requests for comment. In 2003 Fraser, through his representatives at the time, privately sought and received an apology from Berk and the HFPA, though Berk told me in February that the letter admitted "no wrongdoing," describing it as "the usual 'If I've done anything that upset Mr. Fraser, it was not intended and I apologize.’ ” Fraser didn't speak publicly about the incident until earlier this year, when he described it to GQ. He was inspired in part, he said, by seeing friends and former colleagues speak about their own difficult experiences with assault and harassment in Hollywood, and in part by the realization that Berk was still a member of the HFPA and an attendee at the most recent Golden Globes ceremony. Since his account of what happened to him in the summer of 2003 was published, Fraser has had ample time to reflect. "If I was a woman, I question if Berk would've even been in a job in 2003," Fraser told me. (In 2014, Berk took a voluntary leave of absence from the HFPA after the publication of his memoir, With Signs and Wonders, which contained material about the organization and its membership that other HFPA members reportedly took issue with; after six months, he resumed full membership.) Fraser said that he was angry at himself for having stayed quiet in 2003, and now he felt like he was being asked to do so again. "It's about being stripped of your identity, and of a power play being pulled to tamp it down, and being sort of backhandedly complicit in it by keeping quiet, entering into an agreement that you won't talk." This past January, an estimated 19 million people watched the Golden Globes, which is voted on and presented by the HFPA. In Hollywood, the Golden Globes are closely watched as precursors to the Academy Awards, though the voting body of the HFPA, which is kept secret, consists of less than one hundred journalists (compared to more than 6,500 Oscar voters), representing outlets as far-flung as Brazil's Sci-Fi News and Italy's Il Manifesto. The HFPA holds private press conferences and junkets throughout the year with Golden Globe hopefuls: Actors and actresses are asked to appear before members to answer questions and often take photos with them afterward—a cozy arrangement that some in Hollywood have questioned. “It’s about being stripped of your identity, and of a power play being pulled to tamp it down...” "I want to find some way to make medicine out of this poison, which is not specific just to this enterprise," Fraser told me. "There's a system in place that's unwritten. If you abide by it, you will be rewarded. If you don't, you won't be. But outside of that, I want to end this episode, this chapter, in my own life and career and move on, just as I'm hopeful that others will be able to in years to come." He was speaking up again, he said, in the hope that HFPA will ask Berk to step down, and institute new policies around harassment—"I wanted them to have every opportunity to change this"—but admitted that at this point, he was keeping his expectations in check, both for himself and for others in the industry: "I think I'm just the first brick in the path. Maybe someone else will put another brick down and the path will continue on. I don't know." "It's not too late," he said. "They can still do the right thing." Update (4:50 p.m.; June 6, 2018): Through a spokesperson, the HFPA has issued a statement. The HFPA continues to stand firmly against sexual harassment. As such, we have always taken Brendan Fraser’s allegations very seriously—both when he originally spoke out in 2003 and now again 15 years later. Back then, after an initial inquiry, we provided Mr. Fraser with the exact redress he sought—an acknowledgement of the transgression and an apology. Mr. Fraser continued to attend HFPA events including the Golden Globes. When Mr. Fraser raised the allegations again this year in the March issue of GQ, adding several previously unknown details, we conducted an internal review and then took it upon ourselves to commission an independent investigation into the matter to ensure impartiality. We’ve shared the results of that investigation with Mr. Fraser, and again apologized, but also conveyed our need to abide by the investigation’s finding that the exchange was not an intended sexual advance. We want to reiterate that the HFPA understands today—as it did 15 years ago—that what Mr. Fraser experienced was inappropriate.

Praise Themyscira, for new details about the Wonder Woman sequel are finally being released. On Wednesday, director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot both released stills from the upcoming movie, which will be titled, drum roll . . . Wonder Woman 1984, because the film is set during the Cold War. We’ll get to that in a minute. But first, let’s address the biggest reveal from these new stills: Steve Trevor is alive! Jenkins shared a still of Chris Pine reprising his role as Trevor with this caption: “Welcome to WONDER WOMAN 1984, Steve Trevor! #WW84.” Let it be known that Pine is absolutely working the hell out of that 1980s-inspired wardrobe, wearing an all-black jumpsuit and a pair of worn-in Nike Cortez sneakers. We’ve also got to give it up to the perfectly dressed extras around him, bringing a full 80s mall fantasy to life. Armie Hammer is going to take one look at this still and un-retire his jumpsuit phase. But now for a more pressing question: how, exactly, is Steve Trevor alive? As you might recall, the first Wonder Woman introduced Trevor as an American spy who teams up with Diana during the first World War. They fall in love, but then Trevor rides off on a heroic suicide mission, sacrificing his life in order to prevent a deadly gas from being used in the war. Considering how popular his character was, Warner Bros. brass probably decided Trevor was too handsome and pure to leave behind for the sequel—implausible though his survival may be. There are numerous ways Trevor could be brought back for the sequel, per the limitless rules of the comic-book world. Trevor could return as an alternate version of himself—maybe from another dimension?—or maybe he was saved from his original fate through a time jump, as comicbook.com surmises. And as The Hollywood Reporter notes, there are already inconsistencies with Trevor’s timeline in the Wonder Woman comics, due to sporadic relaunches and reboots of the franchise—so there are plenty of possible story lines for Jenkins to borrow for the sequel. Gadot’s Wonder Woman 1984 reveal, meanwhile, was a bit on the simpler side: just a still of Diana Prince standing in front of an ominous number of TV screens. Her outfit—what we can see of it, anyway–appears much less retro than Trevor’s, which is probably for the best. Do we want to see Diana Prince in massive shoulder pads? Maybe; maybe not. Regardless, the vibe of the still is very Big Brother—yet another reminder of the timeliness of George Orwell’s dystopian classic, 1984. (It can be no coincidence that the sequel is set in that very year.) It was reported last year that the film would be set during the Cold War, with Wonder Woman going up against the Soviet Union. So we’ve got villainous Russians, corrupt governments, and the whole 1984 aesthetic to look forward to—nothing particularly timely about that, nope, not at all. Thankfully, some of the film’s potentially maddening relevance will hopefully be offset by Kristen Wiig playing the villainous Cheetah, a casting decision that is both hilarious and deeply perfect. Wonder Woman 1984 is set to hit theaters on Nov. 1, 2019. Get Vanity Fair’s HWD Newsletter Sign up for essential industry and award news from Hollywood. E-mail Address Subscribe

Turns out, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are just like other couples: they attend marriage counseling! Sources tell Life & Style exclusively that after a six-week trial separation earlier this year, the famous duo wanted to salvage their relationship by seeking professional help. “Their therapist comes to their home and talks with them,” an insider reveals. “They were considering divorce, but decided to try to work it out. It’s been an uphill battle, but they’ve come a long way.” MORE: Kim Kardashian's Butt Unfortunately Deflated Before Kanye West's 40th Birthday The insider adds, “They’re learning how to communicate and understand each other. They have learned to get along again. The therapy is helping, for now.” A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Jan 3, 2017 at 10:56am PST One of the things the pair addresses in their sessions is Kanye's anger issues. "They discuss his different triggers and how Kim can keep him from getting upset at home,” a different source shares. But while both stars have agreed to stay together, they differ in wanting a third baby. Kim, who has daughter North, 4, and son Saint, 18 months, with Kanye, is desperate to give her kids another sibling. As for Kanye... “He doesn’t want a third child," the source admits, "but Kim thinks she’s found a way around that." The 36-year-old has been searching for a surrogate to carry their frozen embryo. "She wants to choose someone outside of the state of California, where there are all kinds of surrogacy laws," the source says. "She’s ready to go.” Kim previously revealed that it would be extremely dangerous for her to get pregnant again, given the complications she experienced during her last two deliveries. "Not only has this been really painful, but now hearing that I can't carry any more kids, it couldn't get any worse," she said on an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. MORE: Kim Kardashian Is Coming for Sister Kylie Jenner With a Beauty Line of Her Own! Here's hoping the couple will be able to set aside their differences. For more updates on Kimye's relationship, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now. And scroll through the gallery below for a look back at Kanye's most memorable quotes about his wife!

The video will start in 8 Cancel Get celebs updates directly to your inbox Subscribe See our privacy notice Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Caitlyn Jenner has said time and time again that she's "just friends" with blonde bombshell Sophia Hutchins. But now, it's being reported that they're getting married! After their close friendship was described as a "mother and daughter" relationship, it's now said they've been dating in recent weeks. And things are getting serious very quickly - despite their 47-year age gap. If Caitlyn, 68, married 21-year-old transgender student Sophia, it would be her fourth marriage. Before transitioning in 2015, she tied the knot three times as Bruce - to Chrystie Crownover in 1972, Linda Thompson in 1981, and to Kris Jenner in 1991. (Image: ITV Picture Desk) (Image: Getty Images North America) Caitlyn has six biological children - two with each wife - and was step-father to Kris' kids, Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob Kardashian. Now, a source close to the star has told Heat magazine: "Cait really sees herself spending the rest of her life with Sophia. "She lost her support system when she fell out with her family and these days, it feels like Sophia's the only person she can count on." Earlier this year, it's said that Caitlyn turned to Sophia when her relationship with the Kardashians began to break down. (Image: Instagram) Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8 Cancel Play now She's hardly been in touch with the famous family ever since she took a massive swipe at ex Kris in her autobiography, The Secrets Of My Life, released last year. The source added to the mag: "Cait is a complete outcast at the moment. She has also lost friends in the LGBT community because of her political views [backing Donald Trump]. "She was really hoping to reconnect with the Kardashians, especially with Khloe and Kim having had babies, but sadly she hasn't met them, and she hasn't even got to spend much time with her new granddaughter Stormi [Kylie Jenner's baby]. She just wants some companionship and really felt all alone before she met Sophia." Caitlyn and Sophia live together and are rarely seen without one another by their sides. (Image: caitlynjenner/Instagram) (Image: REUTERS) They're reportedly planning an intimate ceremony near Caitlyn's home in Malibu. However, a source close to Caitlyn told Mirror Online that while they could be dating, marriage isn't on the cards just yet. Back in January, Caitlyn made a number of revelations during her tell-all interview on Piers Morgan's Life Stories. And she said at the time she was open to dating men and women. She said: "It could be either. I don't know. It is kind of fun so see the world from the girl's side. You know."

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Two reality stars met in the Oval Office on Wednesday. One wanted a presidential pardon for Alice Marie Johnson, a grandmother serving life in prison without parole for a drug crime. The other wanted a presidential pardon for Dinesh D’Souza, America’s greatest troll. Guess which star became a media joke? Kim Kardashian West met Donald Trump in the White House Wednesday to lobby for prison reform and to ask him to pardon Johnson, who went to jail more than 20 years ago after getting involved in a cocaine ring. In a viral interview, Johnson told Mic that her son had died, she’d been divorced, and she needed the money. “I couldn’t find a job fast enough to take care of my family,” she told Mic. “I felt like a failure.” Kardashian was moved by the interview. This is so unfair... https://t.co/W3lPINbQuy — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) October 26, 2017 Trump heard out Kardashian. Then he released a photo of the two of them in the Oval. The media pounced. It wasn’t criticism; it was an assault. Great meeting with @KimKardashian today, talked about prison reform and sentencing. pic.twitter.com/uOy4UJ41JF — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 30, 2018 The New York Post went with not one, but two references to Kardashian’s rear end on its Thursday cover. The image was retweeted and liked thousands of times. Tomorrow's cover: Kim Kardashian visits the White House to discuss prison reform with President Trump https://t.co/1N3bNkVmK7 pic.twitter.com/yPaL93Tyhe — New York Post (@nypost) May 30, 2018 It’s tempting to say that Kardashian just isn’t serious. She’s a reality star. She makes millions selling a brand on top of questionable products. But Trump, too, is a reality star. He, too, makes millions selling a brand on top of questionable products. The difference is that Trump is the modern male archetype. Kardashian is his female foil. The reaction to Kardashian is a window into how we think about male and female leadership. Trump is an alpha man who never backs down, never apologizes, and never accepts “no.” He gets to be president. Kardashian is the modern female archetype — she is thin (except in the places it’s difficult to be plump), she is ageless, and she glamorizes motherhood. Her politicking is treated as a joke. Celebrities draw attention to causes all the time — and it works. The media flocks to cover events when big names get involved in policy. Whether it’s Bono testifying on the state of AIDS resources, Brad Pitt meeting with Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi on sustainable housing, or Ashley Judd taking on saving wolves, the coverage usually takes them seriously along with the issue. Trump’s rise is proof of the phenomenon. He was irresistible to TV news during the 2016 campaign. He still is. But even advocates of prison reform didn’t see Kardashian, perhaps the best publicity-getter in America, as any kind of help. In a response to my colleague German Lopez’s explainer on yesterday’s meeting, Kristen Clarke, the president of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, wrote him the following email: President Trump’s reported meeting with Kim Kardashian West to discuss prison reform makes light of one of the biggest crises that we face in our country today. Prison reform is a complex issue that requires expertise and knowledge of where some of the greatest racial disparities lie. I am not aware that Ms. Kardashian West brings the requisite record of experience to tackle these issues on a national scale. In short, this proposed meeting is outrageous and makes clear that this administration does not deem prison reform a real priority. Many organizations rely on celebrities to draw attention to their cause. Clarke’s organization, for example, has highlighted “special guests” at their annual gala, like Laz Alonso, a Hollywood star from box office hits like Avatar; Mike Tomlin, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers; and Jim Nantz, a CBS sports personality. Perhaps the only person better at using celebrity for promotion than Trump is Kardashian. But when she takes up a cause, no matter how significant, her role as a feminine icon overshadows it. We laugh at the idea of the perfect woman having something important to say. But it’s not funny at all.

Awards season is heating up! The 2018 Critics' Choice Awards nominations were revealed on Wednesday and ET was with This Is Us star Chrissy Metz right after she landed a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. "It's really cool. Movin' on up! I found out as [I was] driving here and it's so wonderful," she told ET's Keltie Knight at The Hollywood Reporter's 2017 Women in Entertainment Breakfast at Los Angeles' Milk Studios. Chrissy Metz attends The Hollywood Reporter's 2017 Women In Entertainment Breakfast at Milk Studios on Dec. 6 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images In addition to Metz's nomination, her co-star, Sterling K. Brown, is up for Best Actor in a Drama Series and the show itself has been nominated for Best Drama Series. The This Is Us family isn't alone in celebrating their Critics' Choice Awards nods. Guillermo del Toro's movie, The Shape of Water -- which stars Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins and Octavia Spencer -- leads with a whopping 14 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director. Get Out, The Big Sick, Girls Trip and I, Tonya also got a few nominations as well as Game of Thrones, Black-ish, GLOW and Billions. Here's a look at the full list of nominees: Best Picture The Big Sick Call Me by Your Name Darkest Hour Dunkirk The Florida Project Get Out Lady Bird The Post The Shape of Water Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Actor Timothée Chalamet, Call Me by Your Name James Franco, The Disaster Artist Jake Gyllenhaal, Stronger Tom Hanks, The Post Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out Daniel Day Lewis, Phantom Thread Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour Best Actress Jessica Chastain, Molly's Game Sally Hawkins, The Shape of Water Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Margot Robbie, I, Tonya Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird Meryl Streep, The Post Best Supporting Actor Willem Dafoe, The Florida Project Armie Hammer, Call Me By Your Name Richard Jenkins, The Shape of Water Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Patrick Stewart, Logan Michael Stuhlbarg, Call Me by Your Name Best Supporting Actress Mary J. Blige, Mudbound Hong Chau, Downsizing Tiffany Haddish, Girls Trip Holly Hunter, The Big Sick Allison Janney, I, Tonya Laurie Metcalf, Lady Bird Octavia Spencer, The Shape of Water Best Young Actor/Actress Mckenna Grace, Gifted Dafne Keen, Logan Brooklynn Prince, The Florida Project Millicent Simmonds, Wonderstruck Jacob Tremblay, Wonder Best Acting Ensemble Dunkirk Lady Bird Mudbound The Post Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Director Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird Martin McDonagh, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk Luca Guadagnino, Call Me by Your Name Jordan Peele, Get Out Steven Spielberg, The Post Best Animated Feature The Breadwinner Coco Despicable Me 3 The LEGO Batman Movie Loving Vincent Best Action Movie Baby Driver Logan Thor: Ragnarok War for the Planet of the Apes Wonder Woman Best Comedy The Big Sick The Disaster Artist Girls Trip I, Tonya Lady Bird Best Actor in a Comedy Steve Carell, Battle of the Sexes James Franco, The Disaster Artist Chris Hemsworth, Thor: Ragnarok Kumail Nanjiani, The Big Sick Adam Sandler, The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) Best Actress in a Comedy Tiffany Haddish, Girls Trip Zoe Kazan, The Big Sick Margot Robbie, I, Tonya Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird Emma Stone, Battle of the Sexes Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie Blade Runner 2049 Get Out It The Shape of Water Best Foreign Language Film BPM (Beats Per Minute) A Fantastic Woman First They Killed My Father In the Fade The Square Thelma Best Original Screenplay Guillermo del Toro and Vanessa Taylor, The Shape of Water Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, The Big Sick Liz Hannah and Josh Singer, The Post Martin McDonagh, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Jordan Peele, Get Out Best Adapted Screenplay James Ivory, Call Me by Your Name Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, The Disaster Artist Dee Rees and Virgil Williams, Mudbound Aaron Sorkin, Molly's Game Jack Thorne, Steve Conrad and Stephen Chbosky, Wonder Best Cinematography Roger Deakins, Blade Runner 2049 Hoyte van Hoytema, Dunkirk Dan Laustsen, The Shape of Water Rachel Morrison, Mudbound Sayombhu Mukdeeprom, Call Me By Your Name Best Production Design Paul Denham Austerberry, Shane Vieau and Jeff Melvin, The Shape of Water Jim Clay and Rebecca Alleway, Murder on the Orient Express Nathan Crowley and Gary Fettis, Dunkirk Dennis Gassner and Alessandra Querzola, Blade Runner 2049 Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, Beauty and the Beast Mark Tildesley and Véronique Melery, Phantom Thread Best Editing Michael Kahn and Sarah Broshar, The Post Paul Machliss and Jonathan Amos, Baby Driver Lee Smith, Dunkirk Joe Walker, Blade Runner 2049 Sidney Wolinsky, The Shape of Water Best Costume Design Renée April, Blade Runner 2049 Mark Bridges, Phantom Thread Jacqueline Durran, Beauty and the Beast Lindy Hemming, Wonder Woman Luis Sequeira, The Shape of Water Best Hair and Makeup Beauty and the Beast Darkest Hour I, Tonya The Shape of Water Wonder Best Visual Effects Blade Runner 2049 Dunkirk The Shape of Water Thor: Ragnarok War for the Planet of the Apes Wonder Woman Best Song "Evermore," Beauty and the Beast "Mystery of Love," Call Me by Your Name "Remember Me," Coco "Stand Up for Something," Marshall "This Is Me," The Greatest Showman Best Score Alexandre Desplat, The Shape of Water Jonny Greenwood, Phantom Thread Dario Marianelli, Darkest Hour Benjamin Wallfisch and Hans Zimmer, Blade Runner 2049 John Williams, The Post Hans Zimmer, Dunkirk Best Comedy Series The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Black-ish (ABC) GLOW (Netflix) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) Modern Family (ABC) Patriot (Amazon) Best Actor in a Comedy Series Anthony Anderson, Black-ish (ABC) Aziz Ansari, Master of None (Netflix) Hank Azaria, Brockmire (IFC) Ted Danson, The Good Place (NBC) Thomas Middleditch, Silicon Valley (HBO) Randall Park, Fresh Off the Boat (ABC) Best Actress in a Comedy Series Kristen Bell, The Good Place (NBC) Alison Brie, GLOW (Netflix) Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) Sutton Foster, Younger (TV Land) Ellie Kemper, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix) Constance Wu, Fresh Off the Boat (ABC) Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix) Walton Goggins, Vice Principals (HBO) Sean Hayes, Will & Grace (NBC) Marc Maron, GLOW (Netflix) Kumail Nanjiani, Silicon Valley (HBO) Ed O'Neill, Modern Family (ABC) Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) Betty Gilpin, GLOW (Netflix) Jenifer Lewis, Black-ish (ABC) Alessandra Mastronardi, Master of None (Netflix) Rita Moreno, One Day at a Time (Netflix) Best Drama Series American Gods (Starz) The Crown (Netflix) Game of Thrones (HBO) The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu) Stranger Things (Netflix) This Is Us (NBC) Best Actor in a Drama Series Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us (NBC) Paul Giamatti, Billions (Showtime) Freddie Highmore, Bates Motel (A&E) Ian McShane, American Gods (Starz) Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul (AMC) Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan (Showtime) Best Actress in a Drama Series Caitriona Balfe, Outlander (Starz) Christine Baranski, The Good Fight (CBS All Access) Claire Foy, The Crown (Netflix) Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black (BBC America) Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu) Robin Wright, House of Cards (Netflix) Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Bobby Cannavale, Mr. Robot (USA) Asia Kate Dillon, Billions (Showtime) Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones (HBO) David Harbour, Stranger Things (Netflix) Delroy Lindo, The Good Fight (CBS All Access) Michael McKean, Better Call Saul (AMC) Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Gillian Anderson, American Gods (Starz) Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones (HBO) Ann Dowd, The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu) Cush Jumbo, The Good Fight (CBS All Access) Margo Martindale, Sneaky Pete (Amazon) Chrissy Metz, This Is Us (NBC) Best Limited Series American Vandal (Netflix) Big Little Lies (HBO) Fargo (FX) Feud: Bette and Joan (FX) Godless (Netflix) The Long Road Home (National Geographic) Best Movie Made for TV Flint (Lifetime) I Am Elizabeth Smart (Lifetime) The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (HBO) Sherlock: The Lying Detective (PBS) The Wizard of Lies (HBO) Best Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series Jeff Daniels, Godless (Netflix) Robert De Niro, The Wizard of Lies (HBO) Ewan McGregor, Fargo (FX) Jack O'Connell, Godless (Netflix) Evan Peters, American Horror Story: Cult (FX) Bill Pullman, The Sinner (USA) Jimmy Tatro, American Vandal (Netflix) Best Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series Jessica Biel, The Sinner (USA) Alana Boden, I Am Elizabeth Smart (Lifetime) Carrie Coon, Fargo (FX) Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies (HBO) Jessica Lange, Feud: Bette and Joan (FX) Reese Witherspoon, Big Little Lies (HBO) Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series Johnny Flynn, Genius (National Geographic) Benito Martinez, American Crime (ABC) Alfred Molina, Feud: Bette and Joan (FX) Alexander Skarsgård, Big Little Lies (HBO) David Thewlis, Fargo (FX) Stanley Tucci, Feud: Bette and Joan (FX) Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series Judy Davis, Feud: Bette and Joan (FX) Laura Dern, Big Little Lies (HBO) Jackie Hoffman, Feud: Bette and Joan (FX) Regina King, American Crime (ABC) Michelle Pfeiffer, The Wizard of Lies (HBO) Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Fargo (FX) Best Talk Show The Ellen DeGeneres Show Harry Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Late Late Show With James Corden The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen Best Animated Series Archer Bob's Burgers BoJack Horseman Danger & Eggs Rick and Morty The Simpsons Best Unstructured Reality Series Born This Way Ice Road Truckers Intervention Live PD Ride With Norman Reedus Teen Mom Best Structured Reality Series The Carbonaro Effect Fixer Upper The Profit Shark Tank Undercover Boss Who Do You Think You Are? Best Reality Competition Series America's Got Talent Chopped Dancing With the Stars Project Runway RuPaul's Drag Race The Voice Best Reality Show Host Ted Allen, Chopped Tyra Banks, America's Got Talent Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance Joanna and Chip Gaines, Fixer Upper RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race The CW will broadcast the 23rd Annual Critics' Choice Awards live on Jan. 11. 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Kate Hudson has ditched her signature blond locks and joined the ranks of method actresses like Charlize Theron and Demi Moore. The “Almost Famous” star shaved her head for an upcoming role in the film “Sister,” which is written and directed by Sia. Hudson debuted her buzzcut on the Los Angeles set Tuesday, but it is believed she cut her hair last month. Backgrid Although details of the project have been kept under wraps, “Sister” is reportedly a musical and also stars Sia’s protégé, Maddie Ziegler. Hudson’s stepdad, Kurt Russell, leaked some information in a recent interview with Harry Connick Jr. “I don’t know if, cat out of the bag, if the deal’s not made or anything, but I think that she’s gonna do this musical that Sia is going to direct,” he said. “That sounds fantastic, so I hope that happens.” Hudson did post a photo with Ziegler on July 12, writing, “Dance rehearsal with this bundle of excellence! 💃❤️ .” Now we understand why she cropped half her head out of the photo ... Dance rehearsal with this bundle of excellence! 💃❤️ @maddieziegler A post shared by Kate Hudson (@katehudson) on Jul 12, 2017 at 4:38pm PDT Just yesterday, Hudson shared another close-up photo with “Hamilton” legend Leslie Odom Jr. Could he be a part of the mystery project, as well? If so, we’ll be swinging on the chandeliers.

Supreme Court Case: Flemming vs. NestorBackground to the Case:The fact that workers contribute to the Social Security program's funding through a dedicated payroll tax establishes a unique connection between those tax payments and future benefits. More so than general federal income taxes can be said to establish "rights" to certain government services. This is often expressed in the idea that Social Security benefits are "an earned right." This is true enough in a moral and political sense. But like all federal entitlement programs, Congress can change the rules regarding eligibility--and it has done so many times over the years. The rules can be made more generous, or they can be made more restrictive. Benefits which are granted at one time can be withdrawn, as for example with student benefits, which were substantially scaled-back in the 1983 Amendments.There has been a temptation throughout the program's history for some people to suppose that their FICA payroll taxes entitle them to a benefit in a legal, contractual sense. That is to say, if a person makes FICA contributions over a number of years, Congress cannot, according to this reasoning, change the rules in such a way that deprives a contributor of a promised future benefit. Under this reasoning, benefits under Social Security could probably only be increased, never decreased, if the Act could be amended at all. Congress clearly had no such limitation in mind when crafting the law. Section 1104 of the 1935 Act, entitled "RESERVATION OF POWER," specifically said: "The right to alter, amend, or repeal any provision of this Act is hereby reserved to the Congress." Even so, some have thought that this reservation was in some way unconstitutional. This is the issue finally settled by Flemming v. Nestor.In this 1960 Supreme Court decision Nestor's denial of benefits was upheld even though he had contributed to the program for 19 years and was already receiving benefits. Under a 1954 law, Social Security benefits were denied to persons deported for, among other things, having been a member of the Communist party. Accordingly, Mr. Nestor's benefits were terminated. He appealed the termination arguing, among other claims, that promised Social Security benefits were a contract and that Congress could not renege on that contract. In its ruling, the Court rejected this argument and established the principle that entitlement to Social Security benefits is not contractual right. Flemming V. Nestor Case Name: FLEMMING V. NESTOR 363 U.S. 603 NO. 54. ARGUED FEBRUARY 24, 1960. - DECIDED JUNE 20, 1960. - 169 F. SUPP. 922, REVERSED . THE TERMINATION OF OLD-AGE BENEFITS PAYABLE TO AN ALIEN WHO, AFTER THE DATE OF ITS ENACTMENT (SEPTEMBER 1, 1954), IS DEPORTED UNDER SEC. 241(A) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT ON ANY ONE OF CERTAIN GROUNDS SPECIFIED IN SEC. 202(N). APPELLEE, AN ALIEN WHO HAD BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR OLD-AGE BENEFITS IN 1955, WAS DEPORTED IN 1956, PURSUANT TO SEC. 241(A) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, FOR HAVING BEEN A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY FROM 1933 TO 1939. SINCE THIS WAS ONE OF THE GROUNDS SPECIFIED IN SEC. 202(N), HIS OLD-AGE BENEFITS WERE TERMINATED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. HE COMMENCED THIS ACTION IN A SINGLE JUDGE DISTRICT COURT, UNDER SEC. 205(G) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, TO SECURE JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THAT ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION. THE DISTRICT COURT HELD THAT SEC. 202(N) DEPRIVED APPELLEE OF AN ACCRUED PROPERTY RIGHT AND, THEREFORE, VIOLATED THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT. HELD: 1. ALTHOUGH THIS ACTION DREW INTO QUESTION THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SEC. 202(N), IT DID NOT INVOLVE AN INJUNCTION OR OTHERWISE INTERDICT THE OPERATION OF THE STATUTORY SCHEME; 28 U.S.C. SEC. 2282, FORBIDDING THE ISSUANCE OF AN INJUNCTION RESTRAINING THE ENFORCEMENT, OPERATION OR EXECUTION OF AN ACT OF CONGRESS FOR REPUGNANCE TO THE CONSTITUTION, EXCEPT BY A THREE-JUDGE DISTRICT COURT, WAS NOT APPLICABLE; AND JURISDICTION OVER THE ACTION WAS PROPERLY EXERCISED BY THE SINGLE-JUDGE DISTRICT COURT. PP. 606-608. 2. A PERSON COVERED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT HAS NOT SUCH A RIGHT IN OLD-AGE BENEFIT PAYMENTS AS WOULD MAKE EVERY DEFEASANCE OF "ACCRUED" INTERESTS VIOLATIVE OF THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT. PP. 608-611. (A) THE NONCONTRACTUAL INTEREST OF AN EMPLOYEE COVERED BY THE ACT CANNOT BE SOUNDLY ANALOGIZED TO THAT OF THE HOLDER OF AN ANNUITY, WHOSE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS ARE BASED ON HIS CONTRACTUAL PREMIUM PAYMENTS. PP. 608-610. (B) TO ENGRAFT UPON THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM A CONCEPT OF "ACCRUED PROPERTY RIGHTS" WOULD DEPRIVE IT OF THE FLEXIBILITY AND BOLDNESS IN ADJUSTMENT TO EVER-CHANGING CONDITIONS WHICH IT DEMANDS AND WHICH CONGRESS PROBABLY HAD IN MIND WHEN IT EXPRESSLY RESERVED THE RIGHT TO ALTER, AMEND OR REPEAL ANY PROVISION OF THE ACT. PP. 610-611. 3. SECTION 202(N) OF THE ACT CANNOT BE CONDEMNED AS SO LACKING IN RATIONAL JUSTIFICATION AS TO OFFEND DUE PROCESS. PP. 611-612. 4. TERMINATION OF APPELLEE'S BENEFITS UNDER SEC. 202(N) DOES NOT AMOUNT TO PUNISHING HIM WITHOUT A TRIAL, IN VIOLATION OF ART. III, SEC. 2, CL. 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION OR THE SIXTH AMENDMENT; NOR IS SEC. 202(N) A BILL OF ATTAINDER OR EX POST FACTO LAW, SINCE ITS PURPOSE IS NOT PUNITIVE. PP. 612-621. FLEMMING , SECRETARY OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE, V. NESTOR . APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. MR. JUSTICE HARLAN DELIVERED THE OPINON OF THE COURT. FROM A DECISION OF THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOLDING SEC. 202(N) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (68 STAT. 1083, AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 402(N)) UNCONSTITUTIONAL, THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE TAKES THIS DIRECT APPEAL PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. SEC. 1252. THE CHALLENGED SECTION, SET FORTH IN FULL IN THE MARGIN, (FN1) PROVIDES FOR THE TERMINATION OF OLD-AGE, SURVIVOR, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS PAYABLE TO, OR IN CERTAIN CASES IN RESPECT OF, AN ALIEN INDIVIDUAL WHO, AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1954 (THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THE SECTION), IS DEPORTED UNDER SEC. 241(A) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT (8 U.S.C. SEC. 1251A)) ON ANY ONE OF CERTAIN GROUNDS SPECIFIED IN SEC. 202(N). APPELLEE, AN ALIEN, IMMIGRATED TO THIS COUNTRY FROM BULGARIA IN 1913, AND BECAME ELIGIBLE FOR OLD-AGE BENEFITS IN NOVEMBER 1955. IN JULY 1956 HE WAS DEPORTED PURSUANT TO SEC. 241(A)(6)(C)(I) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT FOR HAVING BEEN A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY FROM 1933 TO 1939. THIS BEING ONE OF THE BENEFIT TERMINATION DEPORTATION GROUNDS SPECIFIED IN SEC. 202(N), APPELLEE'S BENEFITS WERE TERMINATED SOON THEREAFTER, AND NOTICE OF THE TERMINATION WAS GIVEN TO HIS WIFE, WHO HAD REMAINED IN THIS COUNTRY. (FN2) UPON HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE REVERSAL OF THE DECISION, APPELLEE COMMENCED THIS ACTION IN THE DISTRICT COURT, PURSUANT TO SEC. 205(G) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (53 STAT. 1370, AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 405(G)), TO SECURE JUDICIAL REVIEW. (FN3) ON CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, THE DISTRICT COURT RULED FOR APPELLEE, HOLDING SEC. 202(N) UNCONSTITUTIONAL UNDER THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT IN THAT IT DEPRIVED APPELLEE OF AN ACCRUED PROPERTY RIGHT. 169 F. SUPP. 922. THE SECRETARY PROSECUTED AN APPEAL TO THIS COURT, AND, SUBJECT TO A JURISDICTIONAL QUESTION HEREINAFTER DISCUSSED, WE SET THE CASE DOWN FOR PLENARY HEARING. 360 U.S. 915. THE PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL QUESTION IS WHETHER 28 U.S.C. SEC. 2282 IS APPLICABLE, AND THEREFORE REQUIRED THAT THE CASE BE HEARD BELOW BEFORE THREE JUDGES, RATHER THAN BY A SINGLE JUDGE, AS IT WAS. SECTION 2282 FORBIDS THE ISSUANCE, EXCEPT BY A THREE-JUDGE DISTRICT COURT, OF ANY "INTERLOCUTORY OR PERMANENT INJUNCTION RESTRAINING THE ENFORCEMENT, OPERATION OR EXECUTION OF ANY ACT OF CONGRESS FOR REPUGNANCE TO THE CONSTITUTION ... ." NEITHER PARTY REQUESTED A THREE-JUDGE COURT BELOW, AND IN THIS COURT BOTH PARTIES ARGUE THE INAPPLICABILITY OF SEC. 2282. IF THE PROVISION APPLIES, WE CANNOT REACH THE MERITS, BUT MUST VACATE THE JUDGMENT BELOW AND REMAND THE CASE FOR CONSIDERATION BY A THREE-JUDGE DISTRICT COURT. SEE FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION V. THE DARLINGTON, INC., 352 U.S. 977. UNDER THE DECISIONS OF THIS COURT, THIS SEC. 205(G) ACTION COULD, AND DID, DRAW IN QUESTION THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SEC. 202(N). SEE, E.G., ANNISTON MFG. CO. V. DAVIS, 301 U.S. 337, 345-346. HOWEVER, THE ACTION DID NO MORE. IT DID NOT SEEK AFFIRMATIVELY TO INTERDICT THE OPERATION OF A STATUTORY SCHEME. A JUDGMENT FOR THE APPELLEE WOULD NOT PUT THE OPERATION OF A FEDERAL STATUTE UNDER THE RESTRAINT OF AN EQUITY DECREE; INDEED, APART FROM ITS EFFECT UNDER THE DOCTRINE OF STARE DECISIS, IT WOULD HAVE NO OTHER RESULT THAN TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF APPELLEE'S BENEFITS. IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES WE THINK THAT WHAT WAS SAID IN GARMENT WORKERS V. DONNELLY CO., 304 U.S. 243, WHERE THIS COURT DEALT WITH AN ANALOGOUS SITUATION, IS CONTROLLING HERE: "THE PREDECESSOR OF SEC. 2282 DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR A CASE WHERE THE VALIDITY OF AN ACT OF CONGRESS IS MERELY DRAWN IN QUESTION, ALBEIT THAT QUESTION BE DECIDED, BUT ONLY FOR A CASE WHERE THERE IS AN APPLICATION FOR AN INTERLOCUTORY OR PERMANENT INJUNCTION TO RESTRAIN THE ENFORCEMENT OF AN ACT OF CONGRESS ... . HAD CONGRESS INTENDED THE PROVISION ... , FOR THREE JUDGES AND DIRECT APPEAL, TO APPLY WHENEVER A QUESTION OF THE VALIDITY OF AN ACT OF CONGRESS BECAME INVOLVED, CONGRESS WOULD NATURALLY HAVE USED THE FAMILIAR PHRASE 'DRAWN IN QUESTION' ... ." ID., AT 250. WE HOLD THAT JURISDICTION OVER THE ACTION WAS PROPERLY EXERCISED BY THE DISTRICT COURT, AND THEREFORE REACH THE MERITS. I. WE THINK THAT THE DISTRICT COURT ERRED IN HOLDING THAT SEC. 202(N) DEPRIVED APPELLEE OF AN "ACCRUED PROPERTY RIGHT." 169 F. SUPP., AT 934. APPELLEE'S RIGHT TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS CANNOT PROPERLY BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN OF THAT ORDER. THE GENERAL PURPOSES UNDERLYING THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT WERE EXPOUNDED BY MR. JUSTICE CARDOZO IN HELVERING V. DAVIS, 301 U.S. 619, 640-645. THE ISSUE HERE, HOWEVER, REQUIRES SOME INQUIRY INTO THE STATUTORY SCHEME BY WHICH THOSE PURPOSES ARE SOUGHT TO BE ACHIEVED. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ACT ARE BASED UPON THE WAGE EARNER'S RECORD OF EARNINGS IN EMPLOYMENT OR SELF-EMPLOYMENT COVERED BY THE ACT, AND TAKE THE FORM OF OLD-AGE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS INURING TO THE WAGE EARNER (KNOWN AS THE "PRIMARY BENEFICIARY"), AND OF BENEFITS, INCLUDING SURVIVOR BENEFITS, PAYABLE TO NAMED DEPENDENTS ("SECONDARY BENEFICIARIES") OF A WAGE EARNER. BROADLY SPEAKING, ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS DEPENDS ON SATISFYING STATUTORY CONDITIONS AS TO (1) EMPLOYMENT IN COVERED EMPLOYMENT OR SELF-EMPLOYMENT (SEE SEC. 210(A), 42 U.S.C. SEC. 410(A)); (2) THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF "QUARTERS OF COVERAGE" - I.E., THREE-MONTH PERIODS DURING WHICH NOT LESS THAN A STATED SUM WAS EARNED - THE NUMBER DEPENDING GENERALLY ON AGE (SEE SECS. 213-215, 42 U.S.C. SECS. 413-415); AND (3) ATTAINMENT OF THE RETIREMENT AGE (SEE SEC. 216(A), 42 U.S.C. SEC. 416(A)). SEC. 202(A), 42 U.S.C. SEC. 402(A). (FN4) ENTITLEMENT TO BENEFITS ONCE GAINED IS PARTIALLY OR TOTALLY LOST IF THE BENEFICIARY EARNS MORE THAN A STATED ANNUAL SUM, UNLESS HE OR SHE IS AT LEAST 72 YEARS OLD. SEC. 203(B), (E), 42 U.S.C. SEC. 403(B), (E). OF SPECIAL IMPORTANCE IN THIS CASE IS THE FACT THAT ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS, AND THE AMOUNT OF SUCH BENEFITS, DO NOT IN ANY TRUE SENSE DEPEND ON CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE PAYMENT OF TAXES, BUT RATHER ON THE EARNINGS RECORD OF THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARY. THE PROGRAM IS FINANCED THROUGH A PAYROLL TAX LEVIED ON EMPLOYEES IN COVERED EMPLOYMENT, AND ON THEIR EMPLOYERS. THE TAX RATE, WHICH IS A FIXED PERCENTAGE OF THE FIRST $4,800 OF EMPLOYEE ANNUAL INCOME, IS SET AT A SCALE WHICH WILL INCREASE FROM YEAR TO YEAR, PRESUMABLY TO KEEP PACE WITH RISING BENEFIT COSTS. I.R.C. OF 1954, SECS. 3101, 3111, 3121(A). THE TAX PROCEEDS ARE PAID INTO THE TREASURY "AS INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTIONS," I.R.C., SEC. 3501, AND EACH YEAR AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PROCEEDS IS APPROPRIATED TO A TRUST FUND, FROM WHICH BENEFITS AND THE EXPENSES OF THE PROGRAM ARE PAID. SEC. 201, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 401. IT WAS EVIDENTLY CONTEMPLATED THAT RECEIPTS WOULD GREATLY EXCEED DISBURSEMENTS IN THE EARLY YEARS OF OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM, AND SURPLUS FUNDS ARE INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS, AND THE INCOME RETURNED TO THE TRUST FUND. THUS, PROVISION IS MADE FOR EXPECTED INCREASING COSTS OF THE PROGRAM. THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM MAY BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS A FORM OF SOCIAL INSURANCE, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CONGRESS' POWER TO "SPEND MONEY IN AID OF THE 'GENERAL WELFARE,'" HELVERING V. DAVIS, SUPRA, AT 640, WHEREBY PERSONS GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, AND THOSE WHO EMPLOY THEM, ARE TAXED TO PERMIT THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS TO THE RETIRED AND DISABLED, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. PLAINLY THE EXPECTATION IS THAT MANY MEMBERS OF THE PRESENT PRODUCTIVE WORK FORCE WILL IN TURN BECOME BENEFICIARIES RATHER THAN SUPPORTERS OF THE PROGRAM. BUT EACH WORKER'S BENEFITS, THOUGH FLOWING FROM THE CONTRIBUTIONS HE MADE TO THE NATIONAL ECONOMY WHILE ACTIVELY EMPLOYED, ARE NOT DEPENDENT ON THE DEGREE TO WHICH HE WAS CALLED UPON TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM BY TAXATION. IT IS APPARENT THAT THE NONCONTRACTUAL INTEREST OF AN EMPLOYEE COVERED BY THE ACT CANNOT BE SOUNDLY ANALOGIZED TO THAT OF THE HOLDER OF AN ANNUITY, WHOSE RIGHT TO BENEFITS IS BOTTOMED ON HIS CONTRACTUAL PREMIUM PAYMENTS. IT IS HARDLY PROFITABLE TO ENGAGE IN CONCEPTUALIZATIONS REGARDING "EARNED RIGHTS" AND GRATUITIES." CF. LYNCH V. UNITED STATES, 292 U.S. 571, 576-577. THE "RIGHT" TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IS IN ONE SENSE "EARNED," FOR THE ENTIRE SCHEME RESTS ON THE LEGISLATIVE JUDGMENT THAT THOSE WHO IN THEIR PRODUCTIVE YEARS WERE FUNCTIONING MEMBERS OF THE ECONOMY MAY JUSTLY CALL UPON THAT ECONOMY, IN THEIR LATER YEARS, FOR PROTECTION FROM "THE RIGORS OF THE POOR HOUSE AS WELL AS FROM THE HAUNTING FEAR THAT SUCH A LOT AWAITS THEM WHEN JOURNEY'S END IS NEAR." HELVERING V. DAVIS, SUPRA, AT 641. BUT THE PRACTICAL EFFECTUATION OF THAT JUDGMENT HAS OF NECESSITY CALLED FORTH A HIGHLY COMPLEX AND INTERRELATED STATUTORY STRUCTURE. INTEGRATED TREATMENT OF THE MANIFOLD SPECIFIC PROBLEMS PRESENTED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM DEMANDS MORE THAN A GENERALIZATION. THAT PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO FUNCTION INTO THE INDEFINITE FUTURE, AND ITS SPECIFIC PROVISIONS REST ON PREDICTIONS AS TO EXPECTED ECONOMIC CONDITIONS WHICH MUST INEVITABLY PROVE LESS THAN WHOLLY ACCURATE, AND ON JUDGMENTS AND PREFERENCES AS TO THE PROPER ALLOCATION OF THE NATION'S RESOURCES WHICH EVOLVING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS WILL OF NECESSITY IN SOME DEGREE MODIFY. TO ENGRAFT UPON THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM A CONCEPT OF "ACCRUED PROPERTY RIGHTS" WOULD DEPRIVE IT OF THE FLEXIBILITY AND BOLDNESS IN ADJUSTMENT TO EVER-CHANGING CONDITIONS WHICH IT DEMANDS. SEE WOLLENBERG, VESTED RIGHTS IN SOCIAL-SECURITY BENEFITS, 37 ORE. L. REV. 299, 359. IT WAS DOUBTLESS OUT OF AN AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR SUCH FLEXIBILITY THAT CONGRESS INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL ACT, AND HAS SINCE RETAINED, A CLAUSE EXPRESSLY RESERVING TO IT "THE RIGHT TO ALTER, AMEND, OR REPEAL ANY PROVISION" OF THE ACT. SEC. 1104, 49 STAT. 648, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 1304. THAT PROVISION MAKES EXPRESS WHAT IS IMPLICIT IN THE INSTITUTIONAL NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM. SEE ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM, HEARINGS BEFORE A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 83D CONG., 1ST SESS., PP. 920 921. IT WAS PURSUANT TO THAT PROVISION THAT SEC. 202(N) WAS ENACTED. WE MUST CONCLUDE THAT A PERSON COVERED BY THE ACT HAS NOT SUCH A RIGHT IN BENEFIT PAYMENTS AS WOULD MAKE EVERY DEFEASANCE OF "ACCRUED" INTERESTS VIOLATIVE OF THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT. II. THIS IS NOT TO SAY, HOWEVER, THAT CONGRESS MAY EXERCISE ITS POWER TO MODIFY THE STATUTORY SCHEME FREE OF ALL CONSTITUTIONAL RESTRAINT. THE INTEREST OF A COVERED EMPLOYEE UNDER THE ACT IS OF SUFFICIENT SUBSTANCE TO FALL WITHIN THE PROTECTION FROM ARBITRARY GOVERNMENTAL ACTION AFFORDED BY THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE. IN JUDGING THE PERMISSIBILITY OF THE CUT-OFF PROVISIONS OF SEC. 202(N) FROM THIS STANDPOINT, IT IS NOT WITHIN OUR AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CONGRESSIONAL JUDGMENT EXPRESSED IN THAT SECTION IS SOUND OR EQUITABLE, OR WHETHER IT COMPORTS WELL OR ILL WITH THE PURPOSES OF THE ACT. "WHETHER WISDOM OR UNWISDOM RESIDES IN THE SCHEME OF BENEFITS SET FORTH IN TITLE II, IT IS NOT FOR US TO SAY. THE ANSWER TO SUCH INQUIRIES MUST COME FROM CONGRESS, NOT THE COURTS. OUR CONCERN HERE, AS OFTEN, IS WITH POWER, NOT WITH WISDOM." HELVERING V. DAVIS, SUPRA, AT 644. PARTICULARLY WHEN WE DEAL WITH A WITHHOLDING OF A NONCONTRACTUAL BENEFIT UNDER A SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAM SUCH AS THIS, WE MUST RECOGNIZE THAT THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE CAN BE THOUGHT TO INTERPOSE A BAR ONLY IF THE STATUTE MANIFESTS A PATENTLY ARBITRARY CLASSIFICATION, UTTERLY LACKING IN RATIONAL JUSTIFICATION. SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HERE. THE FACT OF A BENEFICIARY'S RESIDENCE ABROAD - IN THE CASE OF A DEPORTEE, A PRESUMABLY PERMANENT RESIDENCE - CAN BE OF OBVIOUS RELEVANCE TO THE QUESTION OF ELIGIBILITY. ONE BENEFIT WHICH MAY BE THOUGHT TO ACCRUE TO THE ECONOMY FROM THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM IS THE INCREASED OVER-ALL NATIONAL PURCHASING POWER RESULTING FROM TAXATION OF PRODUCTIVE ELEMENTS OF THE ECONOMY TO PROVIDE PAYMENTS TO THE RETIRED AND DISABLED, WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE DESTITUTE OR NEARLY SO, AND WHO WOULD GENERALLY SPEND A COMPARATIVELY LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THEIR BENEFIT PAYMENTS. THIS ADVANTAGE WOULD BE LOST AS TO PAYMENTS MADE TO ONE RESIDING ABROAD. FOR THESE PURPOSES, IT IS, OF COURSE, CONSTITUTIONALLY IRRELEVANT WHETHER THIS REASONING IN FACT UNDERLAY THE LEGISLATIVE DECISION, AS IT IS IRRELEVANT THAT THE IN LOGIC APPLY. (FN5) SEE UNITED STATES V. PETRILLO, 332 U.S. 1, 8-9; STEWARD MACHINE CO. V. DAVIS, 301 U.S. 548, 584-585; CF. CARMICHAEL V. SOUTHERN COAL CO., 301 U.S. 495, 510-513. NOR, APART FROM THIS, CAN IT BE DEEMED IRRATIONAL FOR CONGRESS TO HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THE PUBLIC PURSE SHOULD NOT BE UTILIZED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUPPORT OF THOSE DEPORTED ON THE GROUNDS SPECIFIED IN THE STATUTE. WE NEED GO NO FURTHER TO FIND SUPPORT FOR OUR CONCLUSION THAT THIS PROVISION OF THE ACT CANNOT BE CONDEMNED AS SO LACKING IN RATIONAL JUSTIFICATION AS TO OFFEND DUE PROCESS. III. THE REMAINING, AND MOST INSISTENTLY PRESSED, CONSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIONS REST UPON ART. I, SEC. 9, CL. 3, AND ART. III, SEC. 2, CL. 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION, AND THE SIXTH AMENDMENT. (FN6) IT IS SAID THAT THE TERMINATION OF APPELLEE'S BENEFITS AMOUNTS TO PUNISHING HIM WITHOUT A JUDICIAL TRIAL, SEE WONG WING V. UNITED STATES, 163 U.S. 228; THAT THE TERMINATION OF BENEFITS CONSTITUTES THE IMPOSITION OF PUNISHMENT BY LEGISLATIVE ACT, RENDERING SEC. 202(N) A BILL OF ATTAINDER" SEE UNITED STATES V. LOVETT, 328 U.S. 303; CUMMINGS V. MISSOURI, 4 WALL. 277; AND THAT THE PUNISHMENT EXACTED IS IMPOSED FOR PAST CONDUCT NOT UNLAWFUL WHEN ENGAGED IN, THEREBY VIOLATING THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROHIBITION ON EX POST FACTO LAWS, SEE EX PARTE GARLAND, 4 WALL. 333. (FN7) ESSENTIAL TO THE SUCCESS OF EACH OF THESE CONTENTIONS IS THE VALIDITY OF CHARACTERIZING AS "PUNISHMENT" IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL SENSE THE TERMINATION OF BENEFITS UNDER SEC. 202(N). IN DETERMINING WHETHER LEGISLATION WHICH BASES A DISQUALIFICATION ON THE HAPPENING OF A CERTAIN PAST EVENT IMPOSES A PUNISHMENT, THE COURT HAS SOUGHT TO DISCERN THE OBJECTS ON WHICH THE ENACTMENT IN QUESTION WAS FOCUSED. WHERE THE SOURCE OF LEGISLATIVE CONCERN CAN BE THOUGHT TO BE THE ACTIVITY OR STATUS FROM WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL IS BARRED, THE DISQUALIFICATION IS NOT PUNISHMENT EVEN THOUGH IT MAY BEAR HARSHLY UPON ONE AFFECTED. THE CONTRARY IS THE CASE WHERE THE STATUTE IN QUESTION IS EVIDENTLY AIMED AT THE PERSON OR CLASS OF PERSONS DISQUALIFIED. IN THE EARLIEST CASE ON WHICH APPELLEE RELIES, A CLERGYMAN SUCCESSFULLY CHALLENGED A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION BARRING FROM THAT PROFESSION - AND FROM MANY OTHER PROFESSIONS AND OFFICES - ALL WHO WOULD NOT SWEAR THAT THEY HAD NEVER MANIFESTED ANY SYMPATHY OR SUPPORT FOR THE CAUSE OF THE CONFEDERACY. CUMMINGS V. MISSOURI, SUPRA. THE COURT THUS DESCRIBED THE AIMS OF THE CHALLENGED ENACTMENT: "THE OATH COULD NOT ... HAVE BEEN REQUIRED AS A MEANS OF ASCERTAINING WHETHER PARTIES WERE QUALIFIED OR NOT FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE CALLINGS OR THE TRUSTS WITH WHICH THEY WERE CHARGED. IT WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO REACH THE PERSON, NOT THE CALLING. IT WAS EXACTED, NOT FROM ANY NOTION THAT THE SEVERAL ACTS DESIGNATED INDICATED UNFITNESS FOR THE CALLINGS, BUT BECAUSE IT WAS THOUGHT THAT THE SEVERAL ACTS DESERVED PUNISHMENT ... ." ID., AT 320. ONLY THE OTHER DAY THE GOVERNING INQUIRY WAS STATED, IN AN OPINION JOINED BY FOUR MEMBERS OF THE COURT, IN THESE TERMS: "THE QUESTION IN EACH CASE WHERE UNPLEASANT CONSEQUENCES ARE BROUGHT TO BEAR UPON AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PRIOR CONDUCT, IS WHETHER THE LEGISLATIVE AIM WAS TO PUNISH THAT INDIVIDUAL FOR PAST ACTIVITY, OR WHETHER THE RESTRICTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL COMES ABOUT AS A RELEVANT INCIDENT TO A REGULATION OF A PRESENT SITUATION, SUCH AS THE PROPER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PROFESSION." DE VEAU V. BRAISTED, 363 U.S. 144, 160 (PLURALITY OPINION). IN EX PARTE GARLAND, SUPRA, WHERE THE COURT STRUCK DOWN AN OATH - SIMILAR IN CONTENT TO THAT INVOLVED IN CUMMINGS - REQUIRED OF ATTORNEYS SEEKING TO PRACTICE BEFORE ANY FEDERAL COURT, AS ALSO IN CUMMINGS, THE FINDING OF PUNITIVE INTENT DREW HEAVILY ON THE COURT'S FIRST-HAND ACQUAINTANCE WITH THE EVENTS AND THE MOOD OF THE THEN RECENT CIVIL WAR, AND "THE FIERCE PASSIONS WHICH THAT STRUGGLE AROUSED." CUMMINGS V. MISSOURI, SUPRA, AT 322. (FN8) SIMILARLY, IN UNITED STATES V. LOVETT, SUPRA, WHERE THE COURT INVALIDATED, AS A BILL OF ATTAINDER, A STATUTE FORBIDDING - SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS - THE FURTHER PAYMENT OF THE SALARIES OF THREE NAMED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, THE DETERMINATION THAT A PUNISHMENT HAD BEEN IMPOSED RESTED IN LARGE MEASURE ON THE SPECIFIC CONGRESSIONAL HISTORY WHICH THE COURT WAS AT PAINS TO SPELL OUT IN DETAIL. SEE 328 U.S., AT 308-312. MOST RECENTLY, IN TROP V. DULLES, 356 U.S. 86, WHICH HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL A STATUTE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPATRIATION OF ONE WHO HAD BEEN SENTENCED BY A COURT-MARTIAL TO DISMISSAL OR DISHONORABLE DISCHARGE FOR WARTIME DESERTION, THE MAJORITY OF THE COURT CHARACTERIZED THE STATUTE AS PUNITIVE. HOWEVER, NO SINGLE OPINION COMMANDED THE SUPPORT OF A MAJORITY. THE PLURALITY OPINION RESTED ITS DETERMINATION, AT LEAST IN PART, ON ITS INABILITY TO DISCERN ANY ALTERNATIVE PURPOSE WHICH THE STATUTE COULD BE THOUGHT TO SERVE. ID., AT 97. THE CONCURRING OPINION FOUND IN THE SPECIFIC HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF THE PROVISION IN QUESTION COMPELLING EVIDENCE OF PUNITIVE INTENT. ID., AT 107-109. IT IS THUS APPARENT THAT, THOUGH THE GOVERNING CRITERION MAY BE READILY STATED, EACH CASE HAS TURNED ON ITS OWN HIGHLY PARTICULARIZED CONTEXT. WHERE NO PERSUASIVE SHOWING OF A PURPOSE "TO REACH THE PERSON, NOT THE CALLING," CUMMINGS V. MISSOURI, SUPRA, AT 320, HAS BEEN MADE, THE COURT HAS NOT HAMPERED LEGISLATIVE REGULATION OF ACTIVITIES WITHIN ITS SPHERE OF CONCERN, DESPITE THE OFTEN-SEVERE EFFECTS SUCH REGULATION HAS HAD ON THE PERSONS SUBJECT TO IT. (FN9) THUS, DEPORTATION HAS BEEN HELD TO BE NOT PUNISHMENT, BUT AN EXERCISE OF THE PLENARY POWER OF CONGRESS TO FIX THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH ALIENS ARE TO BE PERMITTED TO ENTER AND REMAIN IN THIS COUNTRY. FONG YUE TING V. UNITED STATES, 149 U.S. 698, 730; SEE GALVAN V. PRESS, 347 U.S. 522, 530-531. SIMILARLY, THE SETTING BY A STATE OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE, AND THEIR MODIFICATION FROM TIME TO TIME, IS AN INCIDENT OF THE STATE'S POWER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ITS CITIZENS, AND ITS DECISION TO BAR FROM PRACTICE PERSONS WHO COMMIT OR HAVE COMMITTED A FELONY IS TAKEN AS EVIDENCING AN INTENT TO EXERCISE THAT REGULATORY POWER, AND NOT A PURPOSE TO ADD TO THE PUNISHMENT OF EX FELONS. HAWKER V. NEW YORK, 170 U.S. 189. SEE DE VEAU V. BRAISTED, SUPRA (REGULATION OF CRIME ON THE WATERFRONT THROUGH DISQUALIFICATION OF EX-FELONS FROM HOLDING UNION OFFICE). CF. HELVERING V. MITCHELL, 303 U.S. 391, 397-401, HOLDING THAT, WITH RESPECT TO DEFICIENCIES DUE TO FRAUD, A 50 PERCENT ADDITION TO THE TAX IMPOSED WAS NOT PUNISHMENT SO AS TO PREVENT, UPON PRINCIPLES OF DOUBLE JEOPARDY, ITS ASSESSMENT AGAINST ONE ACQUITTED OF TAX EVASION. TURNING, THEN, TO THE PARTICULAR STATUTORY PROVISION BEFORE US, APPELLEE CANNOT SUCCESSFULLY CONTEND THAT THE LANGUAGE AND STRUCTURE OF SEC. 202(N), OR THE NATURE OF THE DEPRIVATION, REQUIRES US TO RECOGNIZE A PUNITIVE DESIGN. CF. WONG WING V. UNITED STATES, SUPRA (IMPRISONMENT, AT HARD LABOR UP TO ONE YEAR, OF PERSON FOUND TO BE UNLAWFULLY IN THE COUNTRY). HERE THE SANCTION IS THE MERE DENIAL OF A NONCONTRACTUAL GOVERNMENTAL BENEFIT. NO AFFIRMATIVE DISABILITY OR RESTRAINT IS IMPOSED, AND CERTAINLY NOTHING APPROACHING THE "INFAMOUS PUNISHMENT" OF IMPRISONMENT, AS IN WONG WING, ON WHICH GREAT RELIANCE IS MISTAKENLY PLACED. MOREOVER, FOR REASONS ALREADY GIVEN (ANTE, PP. 611-612), IT CANNOT BE SAID, AS WAS SAID OF THE STATUTE IN CUMMINGS V. MISSOURI, SUPRA, AT 319; SEE DENT V. WEST VIRGINIA, 129 U.S. 114, 126, THAT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF CERTAIN DEPORTEES FROM RECEIPT OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS WHILE THEY ARE NOT LAWFULLY IN THIS COUNTRY BEARS NO RATIONAL CONNECTION TO THE PURPOSES OF THE LEGISLATION OF WHICH IT IS A PART, AND MUST WITHOUT MORE THEREFORE BE TAKEN AS EVIDENCING A CONGRESSIONAL DESIRE TO PUNISH. APPELLEE ARGUES, HOWEVER, THAT THE HISTORY AND SCOPE OF SEC. 202(N) PROVE THAT NO SUCH POSTULATED PURPOSE CAN BE THOUGHT TO HAVE MOTIVATED THE LEGISLATURE, AND THAT THEY PERSUASIVELY SHOW THAT A PUNITIVE PURPOSE IN FACT LAY BEHIND THE STATUTE. WE DO NOT AGREE. WE OBSERVE INITIALLY THAT ONLY THE CLEAREST PROOF COULD SUFFICE TO ESTABLISH THE UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF A STATUTE ON SUCH A GROUND. JUDICIAL INQUIRIES INTO CONGRESSIONAL MOTIVES ARE AT BEST A HAZARDOUS MATTER, AND WHEN THAT INQUIRY SEEKS TO GO BEHIND OBJECTIVE MANIFESTATIONS IT BECOMES A DUBIOUS AFFAIR INDEED. MOREOVER, THE PRESUMPTION OF CONSTITUTIONALITY WITH WHICH THIS ENACTMENT, LIKE ANY OTHER, COMES TO US FORBIDS US LIGHTLY TO CHOOSE THAT READING OF THE STATUTE'S SETTING WHICH WILL INVALIDATE IT OVER THAT WHICH WILL SAVE IT. "IT IS NOT ON SLIGHT IMPLICATION AND VAGUE CONJECTURE THAT THE LEGISLATURE IS TO BE PRONOUNCED TO HAVE TRANSCENDED ITS POWERS, AND ITS ACTS TO BE CONSIDERED AS VOID." FLETCHER V. PECK, 6 CRANCH 87, 128. OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM. THE PROVISION ORIGINATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. H.R. 9366, 83D CONG., 2D SESS., SEC. 108. THE DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT, H.R. REP. NO. 1698, 83D CONG., 2D SESS., PP. 5, 25, 77, DOES NOT EXPRESS THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTE. HOWEVER, IT DOES SAY THAT THE TERMINATION OF BENEFITS WOULD APPLY TO THOSE PERSONS WHO WERE "DEPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES BECAUSE OF ILLEGAL ENTRY, CONVICTION OF A CRIME, OR SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITY ... ." ID., AT 25. IT WAS EVIDENTLY THE THOUGHT THAT SUCH WAS THE SCOPE OF THE STATUTE RESULTING FROM ITS APPLICATION TO DEPORTATION UNDER THE 14 NAMED PARAGRAPHS OF SEC. 241(A) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. ID., AT 77. (FN10) THE SENATE COMMITTEE REJECTED THE PROPOSAL FOR THE STATED REASON THAT IT HAD "NOT HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE SUFFICIENT STUDY TO ALL THE POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS PROVISION, WHICH INVOLVES TERMINATION OF BENEFIT RIGHTS UNDER THE CONTRIBUTORY PROGRAM OF OLD-AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE ... ." S. REP. NO. 1987, 83D CONG., 2D SESS., P. 23; SEE ALSO ID., AT 76. HOWEVER, IN CONFERENCE, THE PROPOSAL WAS RESTORED IN MODIFIED FORM, (FN11) AND AS MODIFIED WAS ENACTED AS SEC. 202(N). SEE H.R. CONF. REP. NO. 2679, 83D CONG., 2D SESS., P. 18. APPELLEE ARGUES THAT THIS HISTORY DEMONSTRATES THAT CONGRESS WAS NOT CONCERNED WITH THE FACT OF A BENEFICIARY'S DEPORTATION - WHICH IT IS CLAIMED ALONE WOULD JUSTIFY THIS LEGISLATION AS BEING PURSUANT TO A POLICY RELEVANT TO REGULATION OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM - BUT THAT IT SOUGHT TO REACH CERTAIN GROUNDS FOR DEPORTATION, THUS EVIDENCING A PUNITIVE INTENT. (FN12) IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN THE MEAGRE HISTORY THE UNMISTAKABLE EVIDENCE OF PUNITIVE INTENT WHICH, UNDER PRINCIPLES ALREADY DISCUSSED, IS REQUIRED BEFORE A CONGRESSIONAL ENACTMENT OF THIS KIND MAY BE STRUCK DOWN. EVEN WERE THAT HISTORY TO BE TAKEN AS EVIDENCING CONGRESS' CONCERN WITH THE GROUNDS, RATHER THAN THE FACT, OF DEPORTATION, WE DO NOT THINK THAT THIS, STANDING ALONE, WOULD SUFFICE TO ESTABLISH A PUNITIVE PURPOSE. THIS WOULD STILL BE A FAR CRY FROM THE SITUATIONS INVOLVED IN SUCH CASES AS CUMMINGS, WONG WING, AND GARLAND (SEE ANTE, P. 617), AND FROM THAT IN LOVETT, SUPRA, WHERE THE LEGISLATION WAS ON ITS FACE AIMED AT PARTICULAR INDIVIDUALS. THE LEGISLATIVE RECORD, HOWEVER, FALLS SHORT OF ANY PERSUASIVE SHOWING THAT CONGRESS WAS IN FACT CONCERNED ALONE WITH THE GROUNDS OF DEPORTATION. TO BE SURE CONGRESS DID NOT APPLY THE TERMINATION PROVISION TO ALL DEPORTEES. HOWEVER, IT IS EVIDENT THAT NEITHER DID IT REST THE OPERATION OF THE STATUTE ON THE OCCURRENCE OF THE UNDERLYING ACT. THE FACT OF DEPORTATION ITSELF REMAINED AN ESSENTIAL CONDITION FOR LOSS OF BENEFITS, AND EVEN IF A BENEFICIARY WERE SAVED FROM DEPORTATION ONLY THROUGH DISCRETIONARY SUSPENSION BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL UNDER SEC. 244 OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT (66 STAT. 214, 8 U.S.C. SEC. 1254), SEC. 202(N) WOULD NOT REACH HIM. MOREOVER, THE GROUNDS FOR DEPORTATION REFERRED TO IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT EMBRACE THE GREAT MAJORITY OF THOSE DEPORTED, AS IS EVIDENT FROM AN EXAMINATION OF THE FOUR OMITTED GROUNDS, SUMMARIZED IN THE MARGIN. (FN13) INFERENCES DRAWN FROM THE OMISSION OF THOSE GROUNDS CANNOT ESTABLISH, TO THE DEGREE OF CERTAINTY REQUIRED, THAT CONGRESSIONAL CONCERN WAS WHOLLY WITH THE ACTS LEADING TO DEPORTATION, AND NOT WITH THE FACT OF DEPORTATION. (FN14) TO HOLD OTHERWISE WOULD BE TO REST ON THE "SLIGHT IMPLICATION AND VAGUE CONJECTURE" AGAINST WHICH CHIEF JUSTICE MARSHALL WARNED. FLETCHER V. PECK, SUPRA, AT 128. THE SAME ANSWER MUST BE MADE TO ARGUMENTS DRAWN FROM THE FAILURE OF CONGRESS TO APPLY SEC. 202(N) TO BENEFICIARIES VOLUNTARILY RESIDING ABROAD. BUT CF. SEC. 202(T), ANTE, NOTE 5. CONGRESS MAY HAVE FAILED TO CONSIDER SUCH PERSONS; OR IT MAY HAVE THOUGHT THEIR NUMBER TOO SLIGHT, OR THE PERMANENCE OF THEIR VOLUNTARY RESIDENCE ABROAD TOO UNCERTAIN, TO WARRANT APPLICATION OF THE STATUTE TO THEM, WITH ITS ATTENDANT ADMINISTRATIVE PROBLEMS OF SUPERVISION AND ENFORCEMENT. AGAIN, WE CANNOT WITH CONFIDENCE REJECT ALL THOSE ALTERNATIVES WHICH IMAGINATIVENESS CAN BRING TO MIND, SAVE THAT ONE WHICH MIGHT REQUIRE THE INVALIDATION OF THE STATUTE. REVERSED. FOOTNOTES Footnote 1- SECTION 202(N) PROVIDES AS FOLLOWS: "(N)(1) IF ANY INDIVIDUAL IS (AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS SUBSECTION) DEPORTED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), (10), (11), (12), (14), (15), (16), (17), OR (18) OF SECTION 241(A) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, THEN, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE: "(A) NO MONTHLY BENEFIT UNDER THIS SECTION OR SECTION 223 (42 U.S.C. SEC. 423, RELATING TO "DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS") SHALL BE PAID TO SUCH INDIVIDUAL, ON THE BASIS OF HIS WAGES AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME, FOR ANY MONTH OCCURRING (I) AFTER THE MONTH IN WHICH THE SECRETARY IS NOTIFIED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THAT SUCH INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN SO DEPORTED, AND (II) BEFORE THE MONTH IN WHICH SUCH INDIVIDUAL IS THEREAFTER LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE: "(B) IF NO BENEFIT COULD BE PAID TO SUCH INDIVIDUAL (OR IF NO BENEFIT COULD BE PAID TO HIM IF HE WERE ALIVE) FOR ANY MONTH BY REASON OF SUBPARAGRAPH (A), NO MONTHLY BENEFIT UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE PAID, ON THE BASIS OF HIS WAGES AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME, FOR SUCH MONTH TO ANY OTHER PERSON WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND IS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES FOR ANY PART OF SUCH MONTH, AND: "(C) NO LUMP-SUM DEATH PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE ON THE BASIS OF SUCH INDIVIDUAL'S WAGES AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME IF HE DIES (I) IN OR AFTER THE MONTH IN WHICH SUCH NOTICE IS RECEIVED, AND (II) BEFORE THE MONTH IN WHICH HE IS THEREAFTER LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE. "SECTION 203(B) AND (C) OF THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL FOR ANY MONTH FOR WHICH NO MONTHLY BENEFIT MAY BE PAID TO HIM BY REASON OF THIS PARAGRAPH. "(2) AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER THE DEPORTATION OF ANY INDIVIDUAL UNDER ANY OF THE PARAGRAPHS OF SECTION 241(A) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT ENUMERATED IN PARAGRAPH (1) IN THIS SUBSECTION, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL NOTIFY THE SECRETARY OF SUCH DEPORTATION." THE PROVISIONS OF SEC. 241(A) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT ARE SUMMARIZED IN NOTES 10, 13, POST, PP. 618, 620. Footnote 2- UNDER PARAGRAPH (1)(B) OF SEC. 202(N) (SEE NOTE 1, ANTE), APPELLEE'S WIFE, BECAUSE OF HER RESIDENCE HERE, HAS REMAINED ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS PAYABLE TO HER AS THE WIFE OF AN INSURED INDIVIDUAL. SEE SEC. 202(B), 53 STAT. 1364, AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 402(B). Footnote 3- SECTION 205(G) PROVIDES AS FOLLOWS: "(G) ANY INDIVIDUAL, AFTER ANY FINAL DECISION OF THE BOARD MADE AFTER A HEARING TO WHICH HE WAS A PARTY, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY, MAY OBTAIN A REVIEW OF SUCH DECISION BY A CIVIL ACTION COMMENCED WITHIN SIXTY DAYS AFTER THE MAILING TO HIM OF NOTICE OF SUCH DECISION OR WITHIN SUCH FURTHER TIME AS THE BOARD MAY ALLOW ... . AS PART OF ITS ANSWER THE BOARD SHALL FILE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE TRANSCRIPT OF THE RECORD INCLUDING THE EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE FINDINGS AND DECISION COMPLAINED OF ARE BASED. THE COURT SHALL HAVE POWER TO ENTER, UPON THE PLEADINGS AND TRANSCRIPT OF THE RECORD, A JUDGMENT AFFIRMING, MODIFYING, OR REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE BOARD, WITH OR WITHOUT REMANDING THE CAUSE FOR A REHEARING. THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD AS TO ANY FACT, IF SUPPORTED BY SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE, SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE ... . THE JUDGMENT OF THE COURT SHALL BE FINAL EXCEPT THAT IT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW IN THE SAME MANNER AS A JUDGMENT IN OTHER CIVIL ACTIONS." Footnote 4- IN ADDITION, ELIGIBILITY FOR DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS IS OF COURSE SUBJECT TO THE FURTHER CONDITION OF THE INCURRING OF A DISABILITY AS DEFINED IN THE ACT. SEC. 223, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 423. SECONDARY BENEFICIARIES MUST MEET THE TESTS OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIP TO THE WAGE EARNER SET FORTH IN THE ACT. SEC. 202(B)-(H), 42 U.S.C. SEC. 402(B)-(H). Footnote 5- THE ACT DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OF BENEFITS OF NON RESIDENT CITIZENS, OR OF SOME ALIENS WHO LEAVE THE COUNTRY VOLUNTARILY ALTHOUGH MANY NONRESIDENT ALIENS DO LOSE THEIR ELIGIBILITY BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF SEC. 202(T), 70 STAT. 835, AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 402(T) - OR OF ALIENS DEPORTED PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPHS 3, 8, 9, OR 13 OF THE 18 PARAGRAPHS OF SEC. 241(A) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. SEE NOTE 13, POST. Footnote 6- ART. I, SEC. 9, CL. 3: "NO BILL OF ATTAINDER OR EX POST FACTO LAW SHALL BE PASSED." ART. III, SEC. 2, CL. 3: "THE TRIAL OF ALL CRIMES, EXCEPT IN CASES OF IMPEACHMENT, SHALL BE BY JURY; AND SUCH TRIAL SHALL BE HELD IN THE STATE WHERE THE SAID CRIMES SHALL HAVE BEEN COMMITTED ... ." AMEND. VI: "IN ALL CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS THE ACCUSED SHALL ENJOY THE RIGHT TO A SPEEDY AND PUBLIC TRIAL, BY AN IMPARTIAL JURY OF THE STATE AND DISTRICT WHEREIN THE CRIME SHALL HAVE BEEN COMMITTED, WHICH DISTRICT SHALL HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY ASCERTAINED BY LAW, AND TO BE INFORMED OF THE NATURE AND CAUSE OF THE ACCUSATION; TO BE CONFRONTED WITH THE WITNESSES AGAINST HIM; TO HAVE COMPULSORY PROCESS FOR OBTAINING WITNESSES IN HIS FAVOUR; AND TO HAVE THE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL FOR HIS DEFENCE." Footnote 7- APPELLEE ALSO ADDS, BUT HARDLY ARGUES, THE CONTENTION THAT HE HAS BEEN DEPRIVED OF HIS RIGHTS UNDER THE FIRST AMENDMENT, SINCE THE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES STEMMED FROM "MERE PAST MEMBERSHIP" IN THE COMMUNIST PARTY. THIS CONTENTION, WHICH IS NO MORE THAN A COLLATERAL ATTACK ON APPELLEE'S DEPORTATION, IS NOT OPEN TO HIM. Footnote 8- SEE ALSO PIERCE V. CARSKADON, 16 WALL. 234. A WEST VIRGINIA STATUTE PROVIDING THAT A NONRESIDENT WHO HAD SUFFERED A JUDGMENT IN AN ACTION COMMENCED BY ATTACHMENT, BUT IN WHICH HE HAD NOT BEEN PERSONALLY SERVED AND DID NOT APPEAR, COULD WITHIN ONE YEAR PETITION THE COURT FOR A REOPENING OF THE JUDGMENT AND A TRIAL ON THE MERITS, WAS AMENDED IN 1865 SO AS TO CONDITION THAT RIGHT ON THE TAKING OF AN EXCULPATORY OATH THAT THE DEFENDANT HAD NEVER SUPPORTED THE CONFEDERACY. ON THE AUTHORITY OF CUMMINGS AND GARLAND, THE AMENDMENT WAS INVALIDATED. Footnote 9- AS PRIOR DECISIONS MAKE CLEAR, COMPARE EX PARTE GARLAND, SUPRA, WITH HAWKER V. NEW YORK, SUPRA, THE SEVERITY OF A SANCTION IS NOT DETERMINATIVE OF ITS CHARACTER AS "PUNISHMENT." Footnote 10- PARAGRAPHS (1), (2), AND (10) OF SEC. 241(A) RELATE TO UNLAWFUL ENTRY, OR ENTRY NOT COMPLYING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PARAGRAPHS (6) AND (7) APPLY TO "SUBVERSIVE" AND RELATED ACTIVITIES; THE REMAINDER OF THE INCLUDED PARAGRAPHS ARE CONCERNED WITH CONVICTIONS OF DESIGNATED CRIMES, OR THE COMMISSION OF ACTS RELATED TO THEM, SUCH AS NARCOTICS ADDICTION OR PROSTITUTION. Footnote 11- FOR EXAMPLE, UNDER THE HOUSE VERSION TERMINATION OF BENEFITS OF A DEPORTEE WOULD ALSO HAVE TERMINATED BENEFITS PAID TO SECONDARY BENEFICIARIES BASED ON THE EARNING RECORDS OF THE DEPORTEE. THE CONFERENCE PROPOSAL LIMITED THIS EFFECT TO SECONDARY BENEFICIARIES WHO WERE NONRESIDENT ALIENS. SEE NOTE 2, ANTE. Footnote 12- APPELLEE ALSO RELIES ON THE JUXTAPOSITION OF THE PROPOSED SEC. 108 AND CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS, SOME OF WHICH WERE ENACTED AND SOME OF WHICH WERE NOT. THIS ARGUMENT IS TOO CONJECTURAL TO WARRANT DISCUSSION. IN ADDITION, RELIANCE IS PLACED ON A LETTER WRITTEN TO THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE BY APPELLANT'S PREDECESSOR IN OFFICE, OPPOSING THE ENACTMENT OF WHAT IS NOW SEC. 202(U) OF THE ACT, 70 STAT. 838, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 402(U), ON THE GROUND THAT THE SECTION WAS "IN THE NATURE OF A PENALTY AND BASED ON CONSIDERATIONS FOREIGN TO THE OBJECTIVES" OF THE PROGRAM. SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS OF 1955, HEARINGS BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 84TH CONG., 2D SESS., P. 1319. THE SECRETARY WENT ON TO SAY THAT "PRESENT LAW RECOGNIZES ONLY THREE NARROWLY LIMITED EXCEPTIONS (OF WHICH SEC. 202(N) IS ONE) TO THE BASIC PRINCIPLE THAT BENEFITS ARE PAID WITHOUT REGARD TO THE ATTITUDES, OPINIONS, BEHAVIOR, OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INDIVIDUAL ... ." IT SHOULD BE OBSERVED, HOWEVER, THAT THE SECRETARY DID NOT SPEAK OF SEC. 202(N) AS A PENALTY, AS HE DID OF THE PROPOSED SEC. 202(U). THE LATTER PROVISION IS CONCEDEDLY PENAL, AND APPLIES ONLY PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF A COURT IN A CRIMINAL CASE. Footnote 13- THEY ARE: (1) PERSONS INSTITUTIONALIZED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE WITHIN FIVE YEARS AFTER ENTRY BECAUSE OF "MENTAL DISEASE, DEFECT, OR DEFICIENCY" NOT SHOWN TO HAVE ARISEN SUBSEQUENT TO ADMISSION (SEC. 241(A)(3)); (2) PERSONS BECOMING A PUBLIC CHARGE WITHIN FIVE YEARS AFTER ENTRY FROM CAUSES NOT SHOWN TO HAVE ARISEN SUBSEQUENT TO ADMISSION SEC. 241(A)(8)); (3) PERSONS ADMITTED AS NONIMMIGRANTS (SEE SEC. 101(A)(15), 66 STAT. 167, 8 U.S.C. SEC. 1101(A)(15)) WHO FAIL TO MAINTAIN, OR COMPLY WITH THE CONDITIONS OF, SUCH STATUS (SEC. 241(A)(9)); (4) PERSONS KNOWINGLY AND FOR GAIN INDUCING OR AIDING, PRIOR TO OR WITHIN FIVE YEARS AFTER ENTRY, ANY OTHER ALIEN TO ENTER OR ATTEMPT TO ENTER UNLAWFULLY (SEC. 241(A)(13)). Footnote 14- WERE WE TO ENGAGE IN SPECULATION, IT WOULD NOT BE DIFFICULT TO CONJECTURE THAT CONGRESS MAY HAVE BEEN LED TO EXCLUDE THESE FOUR GROUNDS OF DEPORTATION OUT OF COMPASSIONATE OR DE MINIMIS CONSIDERATIONS. MR. JUSTICE BLACK, DISSENTING. FOR THE REASONS STATED HERE AND IN THE DISSENTS OF MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS AND MR. JUSTICE BRENNAN I AGREE WITH THE DISTRICT COURT THAT THE UNITED STATES IS DEPRIVING APPELLEE, EPHRAM NESTOR, OF HIS STATUTORY RIGHT TO OLD-AGE BENEFITS IN VIOLATION OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. NESTOR CAME TO THIS COUNTRY FROM BULGARIA IN 1913 AND LIVED HERE CONTINUOUSLY FOR 43 YEARS, UNTIL JULY 1956. HE WAS THEN DEPORTED FROM THIS COUNTRY FOR HAVING BEEN A COMMUNIST FROM 1933 TO 1939. AT THAT TIME MEMBERSHIP IN THE COMMUNIST PARTY AS SUCH WAS NOT ILLEGAL AND WAS NOT EVEN A STATUTORY GROUND FOR DEPORTATION. FROM DECEMBER 1936 TO JANUARY 1955 NESTOR AND HIS EMPLOYERS MADE REGULAR PAYMENTS TO THE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE FEDERAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS ACT, 26 U.S.C. SECS. 3101-3125. THESE FUNDS WENT TO A SPECIAL FEDERAL OLD-AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE TRUST FUND UNDER 49 STAT. 622, 53 STAT. 1362, AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 401, IN RETURN FOR WHICH NESTOR, LIKE MILLIONS OF OTHERS, EXPECTED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS WHEN HE REACHED THE STATUTORY AGE. IN 1954, 15 YEARS AFTER NESTOR HAD LAST BEEN A COMMUNIST, AND 18 YEARS AFTER HE BEGAN TO MAKE PAYMENTS INTO THE OLD-AGE SECURITY FUND, CONGRESS PASSED A LAW PROVIDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ANY PERSON WHO HAD BEEN DEPORTED FROM THIS COUNTRY BECAUSE OF PAST COMMUNIST MEMBERSHIP UNDER 66 STAT. 205, 8 U.S.C. SEC. 1251(A)(6)(C) SHOULD BE WHOLLY CUT OFF FROM ANY BENEFITS OF THE FUND TO WHICH HE HAD CONTRIBUTED UNDER THE LAW. 68 STAT. 1083, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 402(N). AFTER THE GOVERNMENT DEPORTED NESTOR IN 1956 IT NOTIFIED HIS WIFE, WHO HAD REMAINED IN THIS COUNTRY, THAT HE WAS CUT OFF AND NO FURTHER PAYMENTS WOULD BE MADE TO HIM. THIS ACTION, IT SEEMS TO ME, TAKES NESTOR'S INSURANCE WITHOUT JUST COMPENSATION AND IN VIOLATION OF THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT. MOREOVER, IT IMPOSES AN EX POST FACTO LAW AND BILL OF ATTAINDER BY STAMPING HIM, WITHOUT A COURT TRIAL, AS UNWORTHY TO RECEIVE THAT FOR WHICH HE HAS PAID AND WHICH THE GOVERNMENT PROMISED TO PAY HIM. THE FACT THAT THE COURT IS SUSTAINING THIS ACTION INDICATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO GO THESE DAYS TO OVERLOOK VIOLATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION PERPETRATED AGAINST ANYONE WHO HAS EVER EVEN INNOCENTLY BELONGED TO THE COMMUNIST PARTY. I. IN LYNCH V. UNITED STATES, 292 U.S. 571, THIS COURT UNANIMOUSLY HELD THAT CONGRESS WAS WITHOUT POWER TO REPUDIATE AND ABROGATE IN WHOLE OR IN PART ITS PROMISES TO PAY AMOUNTS CLAIMED BY SOLDIERS UNDER THE WAR RISK INSURANCE ACT OF 1917, SECS. 400-405, 40 STAT. 409. THIS COURT HELD THAT SUCH A REPUDIATION WAS INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISION OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT THAT "NO PERSON SHALL BE ... DEPRIVED OF LIFE, LIBERTY, OR PROPERTY, WITHOUT DUE PROCESS OF LAW; NOR SHALL PRIVATE PROPERTY BE TAKEN FOR PUBLIC USE, WITHOUT JUST COMPENSATION." THE COURT TODAY PUTS THE LYNCH CASE ASIDE ON THE GROUND THAT "IT IS HARDLY PROFITABLE TO ENGAGE IN CONCEPTUALIZATIONS REGARDING 'EARNED RIGHTS' AND 'GRATUITIES.'" FROM THIS SOUND PREMISE THE COURT GOES ON TO SAY THAT WHILE "THE 'RIGHT' TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IS IN ONE SENSE 'EARNED,'" YET THE GOVERNMENT'S INSURANCE SCHEME NOW BEFORE US RESTS NOT ON THE IDEA OF THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE FUND EARNING SOMETHING, BUT SIMPLY PROVIDES THAT THEY MAY "JUSTLY CALL" UPON THE GOVERNMENT "IN THEIR LATER YEARS, FOR PROTECTION FROM 'THE RIGORS OF THE POOR HOUSE AS WELL AS FROM THE HAUNTING FEAR THAT SUCH A LOT AWAITS THEM WHEN JOURNEY'S END IS NEAR.'" THESE ARE NICE WORDS BUT THEY CANNOT CONCEAL THE FACT THAT THEY SIMPLY TELL THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS INSURANCE FUND THAT DESPITE THEIR OWN AND THEIR EMPLOYERS' PAYMENTS THE GOVERNMENT, IN PAYING THE BENEFICIARIES OUT OF THE FUND, IS MERELY GIVING THEM SOMETHING FOR NOTHING AND CAN STOP DOING SO WHEN IT PLEASES. THIS, IN MY JUDGMENT, REVEALS A COMPLETE MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE PURPOSE CONGRESS AND THE COUNTRY HAD IN PASSING THAT LAW. IT WAS THEN GENERALLY AGREED, AS IT IS TODAY, THAT IT IS NOT DESIRABLE THAT AGED PEOPLE THINK OF THE GOVERNMENT AS GIVING THEM SOMETHING FOR NOTHING. AN EXCELLENT STATEMENT OF THIS VIEW, QUOTED BY MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS IN ANOTHER CONNECTION, WAS MADE BY SENATOR GEORGE, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHEN THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT WAS PASSED, AND ONE VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE PHILOSOPHY THAT BROUGHT IT ABOUT: "IT COMPORTS BETTER THAN ANY SUBSTITUTE WE HAVE DISCOVERED WITH THE AMERICAN CONCEPT THAT FREE MEN WANT TO EARN THEIR SECURITY AND NOT ASK FOR DOLES - THAT WHAT IS DUE AS A MATTER OF EARNED RIGHT IS FAR BETTER THAN A GRATUITY ... "SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT A HANDOUT; IT IS NOT CHARITY; IT IS NOT RELIEF. IT IS AN EARNED RIGHT BASED UPON THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND EARNINGS OF THE INDIVIDUAL. AS AN EARNED RIGHT, THE INDIVIDUAL IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE HIS BENEFIT IN DIGNITY AND SELF-RESPECT." 102 CONG. REC. 15110. THE PEOPLE COVERED BY THIS ACT ARE NOW ABLE TO RELY WITH COMPLETE ASSURANCE ON THE FACT THAT THEY WILL BE COMPELLED TO CONTRIBUTE REGULARLY TO THIS FUND WHENEVER EACH CONTRIBUTION FALLS DUE. I BELIEVE THEY ARE ENTITLED TO RELY WITH THE SAME ASSURANCE ON GETTING THE BENEFITS THEY HAVE PAID FOR AND HAVE BEEN PROMISED, WHEN THEIR DISABILITY OR AGE MAKES THEIR INSURANCE PAYABLE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LAW. THE COURT DID NOT PERMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO BREAK ITS PLIGHTED FAITH WITH THE SOLDIERS IN THE LYNCH CASE; IT SAID THE CONSTITUTION FORBADE SUCH GOVERNMENTAL CONDUCT. I WOULD SAY PRECISELY THE SAME THING HERE. THE COURT CONSOLES THOSE WHOSE INSURANCE IS TAKEN AWAY TODAY, AND OTHERS WHO MAY SUFFER THE SAME FATE IN THE FUTURE, BY SAYING THAT A DECISION REQUIRING THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM TO KEEP FAITH "WOULD DEPRIVE IT OF THE FLEXIBILITY AND BOLDNESS IN ADJUSTMENT TO EVER CHANGING CONDITIONS WHICH IT DEMANDS." PEOPLE WHO PAY PREMIUMS FOR INSURANCE USUALLY THINK THEY ARE PAYING FOR INSURANCE, NOT FOR "FLEXIBILITY AND BOLDNESS." I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT ANY PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANY IN AMERICA WOULD BE PERMITTED TO REPUDIATE ITS MATURED CONTRACTS WITH ITS POLICYHOLDERS WHO HAVE REGULARLY PAID ALL THEIR PREMIUMS IN RELIANCE UPON THE GOOD FAITH OF THE COMPANY. IT IS TRUE, AS THE COURT SAYS, THAT THE ORIGINAL ACT CONTAINED A CLAUSE, STILL IN FORCE, THAT EXPRESSLY RESERVES TO CONGRESS "THE RIGHT TO ALTER, AMEND, OR REPEAL ANY PROVISION" OF THE ACT. SEC. 1104, 49 STAT. 648, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 1304. CONGRESS, OF COURSE PROPERLY RETAINED THAT POWER. IT COULD REPEAL THE ACT SO AS TO CEASE TO OPERATE ITS OLD-AGE INSURANCE ACTIVITIES FOR THE FUTURE. THIS MEANS THAT IT COULD STOP COVERING NEW PEOPLE, AND EVEN STOP INCREASING ITS OBLIGATIONS TO ITS OLD CONTRIBUTORS. BUT THAT IS QUITE DIFFERENT FROM DISAPPOINTING THE JUST EXPECTATIONS OF THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE FUND WHICH THE GOVERNMENT HAS COMPELLED THEM AND THEIR EMPLOYERS TO PAY ITS TREASURY. THERE IS NOTHING "CONCEPTUALISTIC" ABOUT SAYING, AS THIS COURT DID IN LYNCH, THAT SUCH A TAKING AS THIS THE CONSTITUTION FORBIDS. II. IN PART II OF ITS OPINION, THE COURT THROWS OUT A LINE OF HOPE BY ITS SUGGESTION THAT IF CONGRESS IN THE FUTURE CUTS OFF SOME OTHER GROUP FROM THE BENEFITS THEY HAVE BOUGHT FROM THE GOVERNMENT, THIS COURT MIGHT POSSIBLY HOLD THAT THE FUTURE HYPOTHETICAL ACT VIOLATES THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE. IN DOING SO IT READS DUE PROCESS AS AFFORDING ONLY MINIMAL PROTECTION, AND UNDER THIS READING IT WILL PROTECT ALL FUTURE GROUPS FROM DESTRUCTION OF THEIR RIGHTS ONLY IF CONGRESS "MANIFESTS A PATENTLY ARBITRARY CLASSIFICATION, UTTERLY LACKING IN RATIONAL JUSTIFICATION." THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE SO DEFINED PROVIDES LITTLE PROTECTION INDEED COMPARED WITH THE SPECIFIC SAFEGUARDS OF THE CONSTITUTION SUCH AS ITS PROHIBITIONS AGAINST TAKING PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR A PUBLIC USE WITHOUT JUST COMPENSATION, PASSING EX POST FACTO LAWS, AND IMPOSING BILLS OF ATTAINDER. I CANNOT AGREE, HOWEVER, THAT THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE IS PROPERLY INTERPRETED WHEN IT IS USED TO SUBORDINATE AND DILUTE THE SPECIFIC SAFEGUARDS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS, AND WHEN "DUE PROCESS" ITSELF BECOMES SO WHOLLY DEPENDENT UPON THIS COURT'S IDEA OF WHAT IS "ARBITRARY" AND "RATIONAL." SEE LEVINE V. UNITED STATES, 362 U.S. 610, 620 (DISSENTING OPINION); ADAMSON V. CALIFORNIA, 332 U.S. 46, 89-92 (DISSENTING OPINION); ROCHIN V. CALIFORNIA, 342 U.S. 165, 174 (CONCURRING OPINION). ONE REASON FOR MY BELIEF IN THIS RESPECT IS THAT I AGREE WITH WHAT IS SAID IN THE COURT'S QUOTATION FROM HELVERING V. DAVIS, 301 U.S. 619, 644: "WHETHER WISDOM OR UNWISDOM RESIDES IN THE SCHEME OF BENEFITS SET FORTH IN TITLE II, IT IS NOT FOR US TO SAY. THE ANSWER TO SUCH INQUIRIES MUST COME FROM CONGRESS, NOT THE COURTS. OUR CONCERN HERE, AS OFTEN, IS WITH POWER, NOT WITH WISDOM." AND YET THE COURT'S ASSUMPTION OF ITS POWER TO HOLD ACTS UNCONSTITUTIONAL BECAUSE THE COURT THINKS THEY ARE ARBITRARY AND IRRATIONAL CAN BE NEITHER MORE NOR LESS THAN A JUDICIAL FORAY INTO THE FIELD OF GOVERNMENTAL POLICY. BY THE USE OF THIS DUE PROCESS FORMULA THE COURT DOES NOT, AS ITS PROPONENTS FREQUENTLY PROCLAIM, ABSTAIN FROM INTERFERING WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL POLICY. IT ACTIVELY ENTERS THAT FIELD WITH NO STANDARDS EXCEPT ITS OWN CONCLUSION AS TO WHAT IS "ARBITRARY" AND WHAT IS "RATIONAL." AND THIS ELASTIC FORMULA GIVES THE COURT A FURTHER POWER, THAT OF HOLDING LEGISLATIVE ACTS CONSTITUTIONAL ON THE GROUND THAT THEY ARE NEITHER ARBITRARY NOR IRRATIONAL, EVEN THOUGH THE ACTS VIOLATE SPECIFIC BILL OF RIGHTS SAFEGUARDS. SEE MY DISSENT IN ADAMSON V. CALIFORNIA, SUPRA. WHETHER THIS ACT HAD "RATIONAL JUSTIFICATION" WAS, IN MY JUDGMENT, FOR CONGRESS; WHETHER IT VIOLATES THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL IS FOR US TO DETERMINE, UNLESS WE ARE BY CIRCUMLOCUTION TO ABDICATE THE POWER THAT THIS COURT HAS BEEN HELD TO HAVE EVER SINCE MARBURY V. MADISON, 1 CRANCH 137. III. THE COURT IN PART III OF ITS OPINION HOLDS THAT THE 1954 ACT IS NOT AN EX POST FACTO LAW OR BILL OR ATTAINDER EVEN THOUGH IT CREATES A CLASS OF DEPORTEES WHO CANNOT COLLECT THEIR INSURANCE BENEFITS BECAUSE THEY WERE ONCE COMMUNISTS AT A TIME WHEN SIMPLY BEING A COMMUNIST WAS NOT ILLEGAL. THE COURT ALSO PUTS GREAT EMPHASIS ON ITS BELIEF THAT THE ACT HERE IS NOT PUNISHMENT. ALTHOUGH NOT BELIEVING THAT THE PARTICULAR LABEL "PUNISHMENT" IS OF DECISIVE IMPORTANCE, I THINK THE ACT DOES IMPOSE PUNISHMENT EVEN IN A CLASSIC SENSE. THE BASIC REASON FOR NESTOR'S LOSS OF HIS INSURANCE PAYMENTS IS THAT HE WAS ONCE A COMMUNIST. THIS MAN, NOW 69 YEARS OLD, HAS BEEN DRIVEN OUT OF THE COUNTRY WHERE HE HAS LIVED FOR 43 YEARS TO A LAND WHERE HE IS PRACTICALLY A STRANGER, UNDER AN ACT AUTHORIZING HIS DEPORTATION MANY YEARS AFTER HIS COMMUNIST MEMBERSHIP. CF. GALVAN V. PRESS, 347 U.S. 522, 532, 533 (DISSENTING OPINIONS). NOW A SIMILAR EX POST FACTO LAW DEPRIVES HIM OF HIS INSURANCE, WHICH, WHILE PETTY AND INSIGNIFICANT IN AMOUNT TO THIS GREAT GOVERNMENT, MAY WELL BE THIS EXILE'S DAILY BREAD, FOR THE SAME REASON AND IN ACCORD WITH THE GENERAL FASHION OF THE DAY - THAT IS, TO PUNISH IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE ANYONE WHO EVER MADE THE MISTAKE OF BEING A COMMUNIST IN THIS COUNTRY OR WHO IS SUPPOSED EVER TO HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH ANYONE WHO MADE THAT MISTAKE. SEE, E.G., BARENBLATT V. UNITED STATES, 360 U.S. 109, AND UPHAUS V. WYMAN, 360 U.S. 72. IN UNITED STATES V. LOVETT, 328 U.S. 303, 315-316, WE SAID: " ... LEGISLATIVE ACTS, NO MATTER WHAT THEIR FORM, THAT APPLY EITHER TO NAMED INDIVIDUALS OR TO EASILY ASCERTAINABLE MEMBERS OF A GROUP IN SUCH A WAY AS TO INFLICT PUNISHMENT ON THEM WITHOUT A JUDICIAL TRIAL ARE BILLS OF ATTAINDER PROHIBITED BY THE CONSTITUTION." FAITHFUL OBSERVANCE OF OUR HOLDINGS IN THAT CASE, IN EX PARTE GARLAND, 4 WALL. 333, AND IN CUMMINGS V. MISSOURI, 4 WALL. 277, WOULD, IN MY JUDGMENT, REQUIRE US TO HOLD THAT THE 1954 ACT IS A BILL OF ATTAINDER. IT IS A CONGRESSIONAL ENACTMENT AIMED AT AN EASILY ASCERTAINABLE GROUP; IT IS CERTAINLY PUNISHMENT IN ANY NORMAL SENSE OF THE WORD TO TAKE AWAY FROM ANY PERSON THE BENEFITS OF AN INSURANCE SYSTEM INTO WHICH HE AND HIS EMPLOYER HAVE PAID THEIR MONEYS FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES; AND IT DOES ALL THIS WITHOUT A TRIAL ACCORDING TO DUE PROCESS OF LAW. IT IS TRUE THAT THE LOVETT, CUMMINGS AND GARLAND COURT OPINIONS WERE NOT UNANIMOUS, BUT THEY NONETHELESS REPRESENT POSITIVE PRECEDENTS ON HIGHLY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY WHICH SHOULD NOT BE EXPLAINED AWAY WITH COBWEBBERY REFINEMENTS. IF THE COURT IS GOING TO OVERRULE THESE CASES IN WHOLE OR IN PART, AND ADOPT THE VIEWS OF PREVIOUS DISSENTERS, I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE DONE CLEARLY AND FORTHRIGHTLY. A BASIC CONSTITUTIONAL INFIRMITY OF THIS ACT, IN MY JUDGMENT, IS THAT IT IS A PART OF A PATTERN OF LAWS ALL OF WHICH VIOLATE THE FIRST AMENDMENT OUT OF FEAR THAT THIS COUNTRY IS IN GRAVE DANGER IF IT LETS A HANDFUL OF COMMUNIST FANATICS OR SOME OTHER EXTREMIST GROUP MAKE THEIR ARGUMENTS AND DISCUSS THEIR IDEAS. THIS FEAR, I THINK, IS BASELESS. IT REFLECTS A LACK OF FAITH IN THE STURDY PATRIOTISM OF OUR PEOPLE AND DOES NOT GIVE TO THE WORLD A TRUE PICTURE OF OUR ABIDING STRENGTH. IT IS AN UNWORTHY FEAR IN A COUNTRY THAT HAS A BILL OF RIGHTS CONTAINING PROVISONS FOR FAIR TRIALS, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, PRESS AND RELIGION, AND OTHER SPECIFIC SAFEGUARDS DESIGNED TO KEEP MEN FREE. I REPEAT ONCE MORE THAT I THINK THIS NATION'S GREATEST SECURITY LIES, NOT IN TRUSTING TO A MOMENTARY MAJORITY OF THIS COURT'S VIEW AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OF WHAT IS "PATENTLY ARBITRARY," BUT IN WHOLEHEARTED DEVOTION TO AND OBSERVANCE OF OUR CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOMS. SEE WIEMAN V. UPDEGRAFF, 344 U.S. 183, 192 (CONCURRING OPINION). I WOULD AFFIRM THE JUDGMENT OF THE DISTRICT COURT WHICH HELD THAT NESTOR IS CONSTITUTIONALLY ENTITLED TO COLLECT HIS INSURANCE. MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS, DISSENTING. APPELLEE CAME TO THIS COUNTRY FROM BULGARIA IN 1913 AND WAS EMPLOYED, SO AS TO BE COVERED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, FROM DECEMBER 1936 TO JANUARY 1955 - A PERIOD OF 19 YEARS. HE BECAME ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT AND FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN NOVEMBER 1955 AND WAS AWARDED $55.60 PER MONTH. IN JULY 1956 HE WAS DEPORTED FOR HAVING BEEN A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY FROM 1933 TO 1939. PURSUANT TO A LAW, ENACTED SEPTEMBER 1, 1954, HE WAS THEREUPON DENIED PAYMENT OF FURTHER SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. THIS 1954 LAW SEEMS TO ME TO BE A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF A BILL OF ATTAINDER, WHICH ART. I, SEC. 9 OF THE CONSTITUTION PROHIBITS CONGRESS FROM ENACTING. A BILL OF ATTAINDER IS A LEGISLATIVE ACT WHICH INFLICTS PUNISHMENT WITHOUT A JUDICIAL TRIAL. CUMMINGS V. MISSOURI, 4 WALL. 277, 323. IN THE OLD DAYS PUNISHMENT WAS METED OUT TO A CREDITOR OR RIVAL OR ENEMY BY SENDING HIM TO THE GALLOWS. BUT AS RECENTLY STATED BY IRVING BRANT: (FN1) " ... BY SMITING A MAN DAY AFTER DAY WITH SLANDEROUS WORDS, BY TAKING AWAY HIS OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A LIVING, YOU CAN DRAIN THE BLOOD FROM HIS VEINS WITHOUT EVEN SCRATCHING HIS SKIN. "TODAY'S BILL OF ATTAINDER IS BROADER THAN THE CLASSIC FORM, AND NOT SO TALL AND SHARP. THERE IS MENTAL IN PLACE OF PHYSICAL TORTURE, AND CONFISCATION OF TOMMORROW'S BREAD AND BUTTER INSTEAD OF YESTERDAY'S LAND AND GOLD. WHAT IS PERFECTLY CLEAR IS THAT HATE, FEAR AND PREJUDICE PLAY THE SAME ROLE TODAY, IN THE DESTRUCTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN AMERICA THAT THEY DID IN ENGLAND WHEN A FRENZIED MOB OF LORDS, JUDGES, BISHOPS AND SHOEMAKERS TURNED THE TITUS OATES BLACKLIST INTO A HANGMAN'S RECORD. HATE, JEALOUSY AND SPITE CONTINUE TO FILL THE LEGISLATIVE ATTAINDER LISTS JUST AS THEY DID IN THE IRISH PARLIAMENT OF EX-KING JAMES." BILLS OF ATTAINDER, WHEN THEY IMPOSED PUNISHMENT LESS THAN DEATH, WERE BILLS OF PAINS AND PENALTIES AND EQUALLY BEYOND THE CONSTITUTIONAL POWER OF CONGRESS. CUMMINGS V. MISSOURI, SUPRA, AT 323. PUNISHMENT IN THE SENSE OF A BILL OF ATTAINDER INCLUDES THE "DEPRIVATION OR SUSPENSION OF POLITICAL OR CIVIL RIGHTS." CUMMINGS V. MISSOURI, SUPRA, AT 322. IN THAT CASE IT WAS BARRING A PRIEST FROM PRACTICING HIS PROFESSION. IN EX PARTE GARLAND, 4 WALL. 333, IT WAS EXCLUDING A MAN FROM PRACTICING LAW IN THE FEDERAL COURTS. IN UNITED STATES V. LOVETT, 328 U.S. 303, IT WAS CUTTING OFF EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION AND BARRING THEM PERMANENTLY FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE. CUTTING OFF A PERSON'S LIVELIHOOD BY DENYING HIM ACCRUED SOCIAL BENEFITS - PART OF HIS PROPERTY INTERESTS - IS NO LESS A PUNISHMENT. HERE, AS IN THE OTHER CASES CITED, THE PENALTY EXACTED HAS ONE OF THE CLASSIC PURPOSES OF PUNISHMENT (FN2) - "TO REPRIMAND THE WRONGDOER TO DETER OTHERS." TROP V. DULLES, 356 U.S. 86, 96. SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS ARE NOT GRATUITIES. THEY ARE PRODUCTS OF A CONTRIBUTORY SYSTEM, THE FUNDS BEING RAISED BY PAYMENT FROM EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS ALIKE, OR IN CASE OF SELF-EMPLOYED PERSONS, BY THE INDIVIDUAL ALONE. SEE SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD V. NIEROTKO, 327 U.S. 358, 364. THE FUNDS ARE PLACED IN THE FEDERAL OLD-AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE TRUST FUND, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 401(A); AND ONLY THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUND ARE ENTITLED TO ITS BENEFITS, THE AMOUNT OF BENEFITS BEING RELATED TO THE AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTIONS MADE. SEE STARK, SOCIAL SECURITY: ITS IMPORTANCE TO LAWYERS, 43 A.B.A.J. 319, 321 (1957). AS THE LATE SENATOR GEORGE, LONG CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ONE OF THE AUTHORS OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM, SAID: "THERE HAS DEVELOPED THROUGH THE YEARS A FEELING BOTH IN AND OUT OF CONGRESS THAT THE CONTRIBUTORY SOCIAL INSURANCE PRINCIPLE FITS OUR TIMES - THAT IT SERVES A VITAL NEED THAT CANNOT BE AS WELL SERVED OTHERWISE. IT COMPORTS BETTER THAN ANY SUBSTITUTE WE HAVE DISCOVERED WITH THE AMERICAN CONCEPT THAT FREE MEN WANT TO EARN THEIR SECURITY AND NOT ASK FOR DOLES - THAT WHAT IS DUE AS A MATTER OF EARNED RIGHT IS FAR BETTER THAN A GRATUITY ... "SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT A HANDOUT; IT IS NOT CHARITY; IT IS NOT RELIEF. IT IS AN EARNED RIGHT BASED UPON THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND EARNINGS OF THE INDIVIDUAL. AS AN EARNED RIGHT, THE INDIVIDUAL IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE HIS BENEFIT IN DIGNITY AND SELF-RESPECT." 102 CONG. REC. 15110. SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS HAVE RIGHTLY COME TO BE REGARDED AS BASIC FINANCIAL PROTECTION AGAINST THE HAZARDS OF OLD AGE AND DISABILITY. AS STATED IN A RECENT HOUSE REPORT: "THE OLD-AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE SYSTEM IS THE BASIC PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES PROTECTION FOR AMERICA'S FAMILIES AGAINST THE LOSS OF EARNED INCOME UPON THE RETIREMENT OR DEATH OF THE FAMILY PROVIDER. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BENEFITS RELATED TO EARNED INCOME AND SUCH BENEFITS ARE PAID FOR BY THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE WITH RESPECT TO PERSONS WORKING IN COVERED OCCUPATIONS." H.R. REP. NO. 1189, 84TH CONG., 1ST SESS. 2. CONGRESS COULD PROVIDE THAT ONLY PEOPLE RESIDENT HERE COULD GET SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. YET BOTH THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE REJECTED ANY RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS. SEE H.R. REP. NO. 1698, 83D CONG., 2D SESS. 24-25; S. REP. NO. 1987, 83D CONG., 2D SESS. 23. CONGRESS CONCEDEDLY MIGHT AMEND THE PROGRAM TO MEET NEW CONDITIONS. BUT MAY IT TAKE AWAY SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FROM ONE PERSON OR FROM A GROUP OF PERSONS FOR VINDICTIVE REASONS? COULD CONGRESS ON DEPORTING AN ALIEN FOR HAVING BEEN A COMMUNIST CONFISCATE HIS HOME, APPROPRIATE HIS SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, AND THUS SEND HIM OUT OF THE COUNTRY PENNILESS? I THINK NOT. ANY SUCH ACT WOULD BE A BILL OF ATTAINDER. THE DIFFERENCE, AS I SEE IT, BETWEEN THAT CASE AND THIS IS ONE MERELY OF DEGREE. SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, MADE UP IN PART OF THIS ALIEN'S OWN EARNINGS, ARE TAKEN FROM HIM BECAUSE HE ONCE WAS A COMMUNIST. THE VIEW THAT SEC. 202(N), WITH WHICH WE NOW DEAL, IMPOSES A PENALTY WAS TAKEN BY SECRETARY FOLSOM, APPELLANT'S PREDECESSOR, WHEN OPPOSING ENLARGEMENT OF THE CATEGORY OF PEOPLE TO BE DENIED BENEFITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY, E.G., THOSE CONVICTED OF TREASON AND SEDITION. HE SAID: "BECAUSE THE DEPRIVATION OF BENEFITS AS PROVIDED IN THE AMENDMENT IS IN THE NATURE OF A PENALTY AND BASED ON CONSIDERATIONS FOREIGN TO THE OBJECTIVES AND PROVISIONS OF THE OLD-AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE PROGRAM, THE AMENDMENT MAY WELL SERVE AS A PRECEDENT FOR EXTENSION OF SIMILAR PROVISIONS TO OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND TO OTHER CRIMES WHICH, WHILE PERHAPS DIFFERENT IN DEGREE, ARE DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH IN PRINCIPLE. "THE PRESENT LAW RECOGNIZES ONLY THREE NARROWLY LIMITED EXCEPTIONS (FN3) TO THE BASIC PRINCIPLE THAT BENEFITS ARE PAID WITHOUT REGARD TO THE ATTITUDES, OPINIONS, BEHAVIOR, OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INDIVIDUAL ... ." HEARINGS, SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS OF 1955, 84TH CONG., 2D SESS. 1319. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS, THOUGH MEAGRE, SUPPORT SECRETARY FOLSOM IN THAT CHARACTERIZATION OF SEC. 202(N). THE HOUSE REPORT TERSELY STATED THAT TERMINATION OF THE BENEFITS WOULD APPLY TO THOSE PERSONS WHO WERE DEPORTED "BECAUSE OF ILLEGAL ENTRY, CONVICTION OF A CRIME, OR SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITY." H.R. REP. NO. 1698, 83D CONG., 2D SESS. 25. THE AIM AND PURPOSE ARE CLEAR - TO TAKE AWAY FROM A PERSON BY LEGISLATIVE FIAT PROPERTY WHICH HE HAS ACCUMULATED BECAUSE HE HAS ACTED IN A CERTAIN WAY OR EMBRACED A CERTAIN IDEOLOGY. THAT IS A MODERN VERSION OF THE BILL OF ATTAINDER - AS PLAIN, AS DIRECT, AS EFFECTIVE AS THOSE WHICH RELIGIOUS PASSIONS ONCE LOOSED IN ENGLAND AND WHICH LATER WERE EMPLOYED AGAINST THE TORIES HERE. (FN4) I WOULD AFFIRM THIS JUDGMENT. FOOTNOTES Footnote 1- ADDRESS ENTITLED BILLS OF ATTAINDER IN 1787 AND TODAY. COLUMBIA LAW REVIEW DINNER 1954, PUBLISHED IN 1959 BY THE EMERGENCY CIVIL LIBERTIES COMMITTEE, UNDER THE TITLE CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATIONS AND BILLS OF ATTAINDER. Footnote 2- THE BROAD SWEEP OF THE IDEA OF PUNISHMENT BEHIND THE CONCEPT OF THE BILL OF ATTAINDER WAS STATED AS FOLLOWS BY IRVING BRANT, OP. CIT., SUPRA, NOTE 1, 9-10: "IN 1794 THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WERE IN A STATE OF EXCITEMENT COMPARABLE TO THAT WHICH EXISTS TODAY. SUPPORTERS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION HAD ORGANIZED THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES - BLATANTLY ADOPTING THAT SUBVERSIVE TITLE. THEN THE WHISKY REBELLION EXPLODED IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES WERE BLAMED. A MOTION CENSURING THE SOCIETIES WAS INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. "THERE, IN 1794, YOU HAD THE BASIC DIVISION IN AMERICAN THOUGHT - ON ONE SIDE THE DOCTRINE OF POLITICAL LIBERTY FOR EVERYBODY, WITH COLLECTIVE SECURITY RESTING ON THE CAPACITY OF THE PEOPLE FOR SELF GOVERNMENT; ON THE OTHER SIDE THE DOCTRINE THAT THE PEOPLE COULD NOT BE TRUSTED AND POLITICAL LIBERTY MUST BE RESTRAINED. "JAMES MADISON CHALLENGED THIS LATTER DOCTRINE. THE INVESTIGATIVE POWER OF CONGRESS OVER PERSONS, HE CONTENDED, WAS LIMITED TO INQUIRY INTO THE CONDUCT OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE. 'OPINIONS,' HE SAID, 'ARE NOT THE SUBJECTS OF LEGISLATION.' START CRITICIZING PEOPLE FOR ABUSE OF THEIR RESERVED RIGHTS, AND THE CENSURE MIGHT EXTEND TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND PRESS. WHAT WOULD BE THE EFFECT ON THE PEOPLE THUS CONDEMNED? SAID MADISON: "'IT IS IN VAIN TO SAY THAT THIS INDISCRIMINATE CENSURE IS NO PUNISHMENT ... . IS NOT THIS PROPOSITION, IF VOTED, A BILL OF ATTAINDER?' "MADISON WON HIS FIGHT, NOT BECAUSE HE CALLED THE RESOLUTION A BILL OF ATTAINDER, BUT BECAUSE IT ATTAINTED TOO MANY MEN WHO WERE GOING TO VOTE IN THE NEXT ELECTION. THE DEFINITION, HOWEVER, WAS THERE - A BILL OF ATTAINDER - AND THE DEFINITION WAS GIVEN BY THE FOREMOST AMERICAN AUTHORITY ON THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY AND ORDER UNDERLYING OUR SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT." Footnote 3- THE THREE EXCEPTIONS REFERRED TO WERE (1) SEC. 202(N); (2) ACT OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1954, 68 STAT. 1142, 5 U.S.C. SECS. 2281-2288; (3) REGULATION OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, 20 CFR SEC. 403.409 - DENYING DEPENDENT'S BENEFITS TO A PERSON FOUND GUILTY OF FELONIOUS HOMICIDE OF THE INSURED WORKER. Footnote 4- BRANT, OP. CIT., SUPRA, NOTE 1, STATES AT P. 9: "WHAT WERE THE FRAMERS AIMING AT WHEN THEY FORBADE BILLS OF ATTAINDER? THEY WERE, OF COURSE, GUARDING AGAINST THE RELIGIOUS PASSIONS THAT DISGRACED CHRISTIANITY IN EUROPE. BUT AMERICAN BILLS OF ATTAINDER, JUST BEFORE 1787, WERE TYPICALLY USED BY REVOLUTIONARY ASSEMBLIES TO RID THE STATES OF BRITISH LOYALISTS. BY A CURIOUS COINCIDENCE, IT WAS USUALLY THE TORY WITH A GOOD FARM WHO WAS SENT INTO EXILE, AND ALL TOO OFTEN IT WAS SOMEBODY WHO WANTED THAT FARM WHO INDUCED THE LEGISLATURE TO ATTAINT HIM. PATRIOTISM COULD SERVE AS A CLOAK FOR GREED AS EASILY AS RELIGION DID IN THAT IRISH PARLIAMENT OF JAMES THE SECOND. "BUT CONSIDER A CASE IN WHICH NOTHING COULD BE SAID AGAINST THE MOTIVE. DURING THE REVOLUTION, GOVERNOR PATRICK HENRY INDUCED THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE TO PASS A BILL OF ATTAINDER CONDEMNING JOSIAH PHILLIPS TO DEATH. HE WAS A TRAITOR, A MURDERER, A PIRATE AND AN OUTLAW. WHEN RATIFICATION OF THE NEW CONSTITUTION CAME BEFORE THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION, HENRY INVEIGHED AGAINST IT BECAUSE IT CONTAINED NO BILL OF RIGHTS. EDMUND RANDOLPH TAUNTED HIM WITH HIS SPONSORSHIP OF THE PHILLIPS BILL OF ATTAINDER. HENRY THEN MADE THE BLUNDER OF DEFENDING IT. THE BILL WAS WARRANTED, HE SAID, BECAUSE PHILLIPS WAS NO SOCRATES. THAT SHOCKING DEFENSE OF ARBITRARY CONDEMNATION MAY HAVE PRODUCED THE SMALL MARGIN BY WHICH THE CONSTITUTION WAS RATIFIED." MR. JUSTICE BRENNAN, WITH WHOM THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS JOIN, DISSENTING. WHEN NESTOR QUIT THE COMMUNIST PARTY IN 1939 HIS PAST MEMBERSHIP WAS NOT A GROUND FOR HIS DEPORTATION. KESSLER V. STRECKER, 307 U.S. 22. IT WAS NOT UNTIL A YEAR LATER THAT PAST MEMBERSHIP WAS MADE A SPECIFIC GROUND FOR DEPORTATION. (FN1) THIS PAST MEMBERSHIP HAS COST NESTOR DEAR. IT BROUGHT HIM EXPULSION FROM THE COUNTRY AFTER 43 YEARS' RESIDENCE - MOST OF HIS LIFE. NOW MORE IS EXACTED FROM HIM, FOR AFTER HE HAD BEGUN TO RECEIVE BENEFITS IN 1955 - HAVING WORKED IN COVERED EMPLOYMENT THE REQUIRED TIME AND REACHED AGE 65 - AND MIGHT ANTICIPATE RECEIVING THEM THE REST OF HIS LIFE, THE BENEFITS WERE STOPPED PURSUANT TO SEC. 202(N) OF THE AMENDED SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. (FN2) HIS PREDICAMENT IS VERY REAL - AN AGING MAN DEPRIVED OF THE MEANS WITH WHICH TO LIVE AFTER BEING SEPARATED FROM HIS FAMILY AND EXILED TO LIVE AMONG STRANGERS IN A LAND HE QUIT 47 YEARS AGO. THE COMMON SENSE OF IT IS THAT HE HAS BEEN PUNISHED SEVERELY FOR HIS PAST CONDUCT. EVEN THE 1950 STATUTE DEPORTING ALIENS FOR PAST MEMBERSHIP RAISED SERIOUS QUESTIONS IN THIS COURT WHETHER THE PROHIBITION AGAINST EX POST FACTO LAWS WAS VIOLATED. IN GALVAN V. PRESS, 347 U.S. 522, 531, WE SAID "SINCE THE INTRINSIC CONSEQUENCES OF DEPORTATION ARE SO CLOSE TO PUNISHMENT FOR CRIME, IT MIGHT FAIRLY BE SAID ALSO THAT THE EX POST FACTO CLAUSE, EVEN THOUGH APPLICABLE ONLY TO PUNITIVE LEGISLATION, SHOULD BE APPLIED TO DEPORTATION." HOWEVER, PRECEDENTS WHICH TREAT DEPORTATION NOT AS PUNISHMENT, BUT AS A PERMISSIBLE EXERCISE OF CONGRESSIONAL POWER TO ENACT THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH ALIENS MAY COME TO AND REMAIN IN THIS COUNTRY, GOVERNED THE DECISION IN FAVOR OF THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE STATUTE. HOWEVER, THE COURT CANNOT REST A DECISION THAT SEC. 202(N) DOES NOT IMPOSE PUNISHMENT ON CONGRESS' POWER TO REGULATE IMMIGRATION. IT ESCAPES THE COMMON-SENSE CONCLUSION THAT CONGRESS HAS IMPOSED PUNISHMENT BY FINDING THE REQUISITE RATIONAL NEXUS TO A GRANTED POWER IN THE SUPPOSED FURTHERANCE OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM "ENACTED PURSUANT TO CONGRESS' POWER TO 'SPEND MONEY IN AID OF THE "GENERAL WELFARE."'" I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE COURT TO DENY THAT BUT FOR THAT CONNECTION, SEC. 202(N) WOULD IMPOSE PUNISHMENT AND NOT ONLY OFFEND THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROHIBITION ON EX POST FACTO LAWS BUT ALSO VIOLATE THE CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEES AGAINST IMPOSITION OF PUNISHMENT WITHOUT A JUDICIAL TRIAL. THE COURT'S TEST OF THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SEC. 202(N) IS WHETHER THE LEGISLATIVE CONCERN UNDERLYING THE STATUTE WAS TO REGULATE "THE ACTIVITY OR STATUS FROM WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL IS BARRED" OR WHETHER THE STATUTE "IS EVIDENTLY AIMED AT THE PERSON OR CLASS OF PERSONS DISQUALIFIED." IT REJECTS THE INFERENCE THAT THE STATUTE IS "AIMED AT THE PERSON OR CLASS OF PERSONS DISQUALIFIED" BY RELYING UPON THE PRESUMPTION OF CONSTITUTIONALITY. THIS PRESUMPTION MIGHT BE A BASIS FOR SUSTAINING THE STATUTE IF IN FACT THERE WERE TWO OPPOSING INFERENCES WHICH COULD REASONABLY BE DRAWN FROM THE LEGISLATION, ONE THAT IT IMPOSES PUNISHMENT AND THE OTHER THAT IT IS PURPOSED TO FURTHER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM. THE COURT, HOWEVER, DOES NOT LIMIT THE PRESUMPTION TO THAT USE. RATHER THE PRESUMPTION BECOMES A COMPLETE SUBSTITUTE FOR ANY SUPPORTABLE FINDING OF A RATIONAL CONNECTION OF SEC. 202(N) WITH THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM. FOR ME IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO STATE THE TEST AND HOLD THAT THE PRESUMPTION ALONE SATISFIES IT. I FIND IT NECESSARY TO EXAMINE THE ACT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THERE IS GROUND FOR THE INFERENCE OF A CONGRESSIONAL CONCERN WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM. ONLY AFTER THIS INQUIRY WOULD I CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF THE PRESUMPTION. THE COURT SEEMS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE STATUTE BEARS HARSHLY UPON THE INDIVIDUAL DISQUALIFIED, BUT STATES THAT THIS IS PERMISSIBLE WHEN A STATUTE IS ENACTED AS A REGULATION OF THE ACTIVITY. BUT SURELY THE HARSHNESS OF THE CONSEQUENCES IS ITSELF A RELEVANT CONSIDERATION TO THE INQUIRY INTO THE CONGRESSIONAL PURPOSE. (FN3) CF. TROP V. DULLES, 356 U.S. 86, 110 (CONCURRING OPINION). IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE STATUTE ITSELF SHOWS THAT THE SOLE LEGISLATIVE CONCERN WAS WITH "THE PERSON OR CLASS OF PERSONS DISQUALIFIED." CONGRESS DID NOT DISQUALIFY FOR BENEFITS ALL BENEFICIARIES RESIDING ABROAD OR EVEN ALL DEPENDENTS RESIDING ABROAD WHO ARE ALIENS. IF THAT HAD BEEN THE CASE I MIGHT AGREE THAT CONGRESS' CONCERN WOULD HAVE BEEN WITH "THE ACTIVITY OR STATUS" AND NOT WITH THE "PERSON OR CLASS OF PERSONS DISQUALIFIED." THE SCALES WOULD THEN BE TIPPED TOWARD THE CONCLUSION THAT CONGRESS DESIRED TO LIMIT BENEFIT PAYMENTS TO BENEFICIARIES RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES SO THAT THE AMERICAN ECONOMY WOULD BE AIDED BY EXPENDITURE OF BENEFITS HERE. INDEED A PROPOSAL ALONG THOSE LINES WAS SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS IN 1954, AT THE SAME TIME SEC. 202(N) WAS PROPOSED, (FN4) AND IT WAS REJECTED. (FN5) PERHAPS, THE COURT'S CONCLUSION THAT REGULATION OF "THE ACTIVITY OR STATUS" WAS THE CONGRESSIONAL CONCERN WOULD BE A FAIR APPRAISAL OF THE STATUTE IF CONGRESS HAD TERMINATED THE BENEFITS OF ALL ALIEN BENEFICIARIES WHO ARE DEPORTED. BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT CONGRESS DID. THE 18 GROUNDS FOR WHICH ALIENS MAY BE DEPORTED. (FN6) H.R. REP. NO. 1698, 83D CONG., 2D SESS. 25, 77, CITED BY THE COURT, DESCRIBES SEC. 202(N) AS INCLUDING PERSONS WHO WERE DEPORTED "BECAUSE OF UNLAWFUL ENTRY, CONVICTION OF A CRIME, OR SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITY." THE ACTS AS NARCOTIC ADDICTION OR PROSTITUTION. THE COMMON ELEMENT OF THE 14 GROUNDS IS THAT THE ALIEN HAS BEEN GUILTY OF SOME BLAMEWORTHY CONDUCT. IN OTHER WORDS CONGRESS WORKED ITS WILL ONLY ON ALIENS DEPORTED FOR CONDUCT DISPLEASING TO THE LAWMAKERS. THIS IS PLAINLY DEMONSTRATED BY THE REMAINING FOUR GROUNDS OF DEPORTATION, THOSE WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF BENEFITS. (FN7) TWO OF THOSE FOUR GROUNDS COVER PERSONS WHO BECOME PUBLIC CHARGES WITHIN FIVE YEARS AFTER ENTRY FOR REASONS WHICH PREDATED THE ENTRY. A THIRD GROUND COVERS THE ALIEN WHO FAILS TO MAINTAIN HIS NONIMMIGRANT STATUS. THE FOURTH GROUND REACHES THE ALIEN WHO, PRIOR TO OR WITHIN FIVE YEARS AFTER ENTRY, AIDS OTHER ALIENS TO ENTER THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY. THOSE WHO ARE DEPORTED FOR BECOMING PUBLIC CHARGES CLEARLY HAVE NOT, BY MODERN STANDARDS, ENGAGED IN CONDUCT WORTHY OF CENSURE. THE GOVERNMENT'S SUGGESTION THAT THE REASON FOR THEIR EXCLUSION FROM SEC. 202(N) WAS AN UNARTICULATED FEELING OF CONGRESS THAT IT WOULD BE UNFAIR TO THE "OTHER COUNTRY TO DEPORT SUCH DESTITUTE PERSONS WITHOUT LETTING THEM RETAIN THEIR MODICUM OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS" APPEARS AT BEST FANCIFUL, ESPECIALLY SINCE, BY HYPOTHESIS, THEY ARE DEPORTABLE BECAUSE THE CONDITIONS WHICH LED TO THEIR BECOMING PUBLIC CHARGES EXISTED PRIOR TO ENTRY. THE EXCLUSION FROM THE OPERATION OF SEC. 202(N) OF ALIENS DEPORTED FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN NONIMMIGRANT STATUS RATIONALLY CAN BE EXPLAINED, IN THE CONTEXT OF THE WHOLE STATUTE, ONLY AS EVIDENCING THAT CONGRESS CONSIDERED THAT CONDUCT LESS BLAMEWORTHY. CERTAINLY THE GOVERNMENT'S SUGGESTION THAT CONGRESS MAY HAVE THOUGHT IT UNLIKELY THAT SUCH PERSONS WOULD WORK SUFFICIENT TIME IN COVERED EMPLOYMENT TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS CANNOT BE THE REASON FOR THIS EXCLUSION. FOR FREQUENTLY THE VERY ACT WHICH EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN THE DEPORTATION OF PERSONS ON THAT GROUND IS THE SECURING OF PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT. FINALLY, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RECONCILE THE CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS TO ALIENS WHO ARE DEPORTED FOR AIDING OTHER ALIENS TO ENTER THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY, EXCEPT UPON THE GROUND THAT CONGRESS FELT THAT THEIR CONDUCT WAS LESS REPREHENSIBLE. AGAIN THE GOVERNMENT'S SUGGESTION THAT THE REASON MIGHT BE CONGRESS' BELIEF THAT THESE ALIENS WOULD NOT HAVE WORKED IN COVERED EMPLOYMENT MUST BE REJECTED. FIVE YEARS AFTER ENTRY WOULD BE AMPLE TIME WITHIN WHICH TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND QUALIFY. MOREOVER THE SAME FIVE-YEAR LIMITATION APPLIES TO SEVERAL OF THE 14 GROUNDS OF DEPORTATION FOR WHICH ALIENS ARE CUT OFF FROM BENEFITS AND THE GOVERNMENT'S ARGUMENT WOULD APPLY EQUALLY TO THEM IF THAT IN FACT WAS THE CONGRESSIONAL REASON. THIS APPRAISAL OF THE DISTINCTIONS DRAWN BY CONGRESS BETWEEN VARIOUS KINDS OF CONDUCT IMPELS THE CONCLUSION, BEYOND PERADVENTURE THAT THE DISTINCTIONS CAN BE UNDERSTOOD ONLY IF THE PURPOSE OF CONGRESS WAS TO STRIKE AT "THE PERSON OR CLASS OF PERSONS DISQUALIFIED." THE COURT INVEIGHS AGAINST INVALIDATING A STATUTE ON "IMPLICATON AND VAGUE CONJECTURE." RATHER I THINK THE COURT HAS STRAINED TO SUSTAIN THE STATUTE ON "IMPLICATION AND VAGUE CONJECTURE," IN HOLDING THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL CONCERN WAS "THE ACTIVITY OR STATUS FROM WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL IS BARRED." TODAY'S DECISION SANCTIONS THE USE OF THE SPENDING POWER NOT TO FURTHER THE LEGITIMATE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM BUT TO INFLICT HURT UPON THOSE WHO BY THEIR CONDUCT HAVE INCURRED THE DISPLEASURE OF CONGRESS. THE FRAMERS ORDAINED THAT EVEN THE WORST OF MEN SHOULD NOT BE PUNISHED FOR THEIR PAST ACTS OR FOR ANY CONDUCT WITHOUT ADHERENCE TO THE PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS WRITTEN INTO THE CONSTITUTION. TODAY'S DECISION IS TO ME A REGRETFUL RETREAT FROM LOVETT, CUMMINGS AND GARLAND.

For the uninitiated a midlife crisis is roughly defined as a transition of identity as you reach those awkward middle aged years. This period comes a close second in the awkwardness scale to adolescence - which, as you will all know, is very uncomfortable. The midlife crisis can be clearly seen in former footballer and now semi-retired celebrity David Beckham, who appears to be tapping into his teenage spirit, growing his hair out and looking increasingly like Kurt Cobain. It's all come to a head this week when Beckham posted pictures on Instagram of him indulging his childish fantasies by taking six days off to build a 4,000 piece Lego castle for his six year old daughter Harper. Perhaps now, at the age of 42, he's no longer sure who he wants to be any more... but he's so devishly handsome that he seems to be getting away with it with absolute panache. So, then, here are the seven signs that suggest David Beckham is in the grip of a midlife crisis.

Donald Trump Jr. and Ron Perlman faced off on Twitter after the "Hellboy" actor admitted to urinating on his hands before giving Harvey Weinstein a handshake at a charity event. Donald Trump Jr. criticized Ron Perlman on social media in an accusatory tweet implying the “Hellboy” actor knew about Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual harassment and abuse. Trump Jr. was responding to a story Perlman shared in which he remembered urinating on his hands before giving Harvey Weinstein a handshake at a charity event. Trump Jr. called Perlman a “coward” for staying silent all these years. “So you knew he was a rapist and rather the actually do something or say anything you pissed all over your hand?” Trump Jr. asked Perlman on Twitter. “Imagine how many assaults on innocent women you could have prevented if you weren’t a coward.” Perlman’s original tweet detailing the story of his Weinstein handshake never said he knew about the ex-studio head’s predatory behavior. The actor responded to Trump Jr. informing him he never said what Trump Jr. was accusing him of in his question. Perlman proceeded to tell Trump Jr. that the reason he urinated on his hands was because he knew Weinstien was “a prick.” “I never said I knew Harvey was a rapist,” Perlman wrote to Trump Jr. “I never worked for Harvey…I DID know he was a prick though. A prick and a bully. And I gotta thing about that.” Perlman has been one of Weinstein’s biggest critics since the first sexual harassment allegations became public last October. The actor used Twitter to celebrate the Academy’s decision to expel Weinstein from its ranks, and he tweeted “Man, if I had an Oscar for every time I almost hit Harvey Weinstein!!” after news broke James Cameron almost hit Weinstein at the Oscars on behalf of Guillermo del Toro. Perlman and del Toro are friends and collaborators, and the director has spoken about clashing with Weinstein during the making of “Mimic.” In Perlman’s original tweet, the actor shared, “Did I ever tell [you] about when Harvey Weinstein told me to make sure I shook his hand at a charity event? I stopped in the men’s room and pissed all over my hand, then went straight up to him on the receiving line.” You can read Perlman and Trump Jr.’s Twitter face off below. So you knew he was a rapist and rather the actually do something or say anything you pissed all over your hand??? Imagine how many assaults on innocent women you could have prevented if you weren’t a coward. https://t.co/EvA7bou2bg — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) June 26, 2018 Hey young don, nice ta meetcha! And thanks for the follow! So… I never said I knew Harve was a rapist. I never worked for Harve. I wasn’t home his type. I DID know he was a prick though. A prick and a bully. And I gotta thing about that. https://t.co/3cjmnMI5y6 — Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 26, 2018 Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.

One of the more romantic scenes in Lifetime's take on everyone's favorite royal duo, Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance, involves the wedding of someone the couple is only tangentially related to: Pippa Middleton, sister of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. In the made-for-TV movie, the almost-royal is excluded from a pretty significant Middleton family gathering (ahem, our girl Pippa's wedding ceremony) and as it turns out, the real Meghan Markle wasn't at Pippa's wedding ceremony, either — but she managed to make it to the reception. In the movie, the fictional Markle is on the phone with her mother, slightly sad about being left out, when Harry bursts in to take her to the party after all — where she met Harry's parents for the first time. In the film, Kate Middleton blames her sister's "no ring, no bring" policy — meaning only engaged or married couples were allowed — for Markle being benched. (In real life and in the movie, Markle and the prince were not yet betrothed.) As it turns out, this plus one policy was the real deal, but as PEOPLE noted, both James Middleton's longtime girlfriend Donna Air and Princess Eugenie's longtime boyfriend Jack Brooksbank attended the ceremony. Additionally, according to The Telegraph, Markle was fully invited to Middleton's May 2017 wedding despite the "no ring no bring" policy, but at the last moment Markle did not appear at the ceremony itself. So what gives? The way PEOPLE told the story, Harry left after the ceremony and drove 90 minutes back to London to pick up his then girlfriend from Kensington Palace where she was cooped up. According to Vanity Fair, Markle had been seen in London before the wedding and everything seemed good to go. E! news reported that Markle skipped out of the ceremony so as not to draw attention to a wedding that was not her own and upstage the couple on their special day. (For the record, The Daily Beast was already speculating whether or not Markle would steal the show, as many once thought Pippa did at her sister's wedding, before the big day even arrived.) It's also possible there was concern that the paparazzi, who mobbed Markle at every chance, would make for unruly and unwelcome wedding guests. The Mirror speculates that it was always the plan for Markle to attend the reception, despite laying low for the wedding itself, and that Prince Harry's last-minute drive was simply so she wouldn't have to arrive alone. (Bustle reached out to Kensington Palace for comment but did not hear back.) courtesy of Lifetime Unfortunately for that wasn't the end of the drama. There was still some slight scandal when The Mirror reported that Markle's black dress and white cape was a sombre fashion faux pas for a wedding reception. The Lifetime movie leaves this bit out, making Markle's reception dress red, and any real life faux pas doesn't seem to have affected any permanent damage on Markle's relationship with the Royals in 2018. Oh, but there's more: The wedding reception scene in the Lifetime movie takes additional steps to mix fiction with reality for the sake of drama by including a fictional relative named Lady Violet, who wears an offensive brooch to the wedding. The scene calls to mind a heated racist brooch trolling debacle — in which Princess Michael of Kent caught fire for wearing a blackamoor brooch, with an exotic and offensive depiction of an African person, to a luncheon attended by Markle. The Princess later apologized and claimed not to have worn something so offensive to Markle intentionally, but in the Lifetime movie, Harry warns this fictional Lady Violet about the same brooch, months before the luncheon would have taken place — which is a pretty shady twist on the real life story. And look, there was probably a decent amount of actual family drama at Pippa's wedding — the Royals are humans, after all, and humans get dramatic at weddings. But clearly, the Lifetime movie plays up it all up for our amusement — likely far more than anything that actually happened in real life.

Last year, there were some awful rumors about Cate Blanchett and her husband of nearly seventeen years, Andrew Upton. Upton and Blanchett met in the 1990s, fell in love immediately and have been together ever since. They have four kids together, three sons and a baby girl, Edith, whom they adopted in 2015. They live together, they raise their children together and they work together consistently on theater projects. They were co-directors of the Sydney Theatre Company for years, and he’s written and directed theater projects for Cate many times over the years. They seemed totally solid, right? Well, last fall, there were some photos of Upton looking and seeming especially friendly and handsy with a 27-year-old actress, a friend who has worked with him and with Cate. The photos were damning, but they weren’t definitive proof of shenanigans. Still, there seemed to be a few tense months, and Cate was even seen without her wedding ring a few times. So what’s new? Well, Cate and Andrew are working together again. These photos are from the opening night party for The Present, Upton’s adaptation of Chekhov’s Platonov. Upton adapted the play and he’s directing it. Cate stars. They posed together happily at the Ethel Barrymore theater in New York for their opening night. Cate also made a point of posing with her costar Richard Roxburgh. Cate and Andrew’s body language says to me “we’re fine.” Or possibly “we’re fine… NOW.” As in, they had some issues but they worked their sh-t out. Possibly they worked their sh-t out when Upton got the hell out of Australia and joined Cate in America, where she’s been living and working for months now. As for The Present, it’s getting rave reviews and Cate’s performance is being singled out, because of course it is. Theater people love her so hard. If she and Andrew ever split, so many people are going to side with her.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been pretty clear about their desire to start a family eventually. But a new report from Us Weekly has it that the timeline for baby #1 has become accelerated after the royal wedding. Multiple sources have told the outlet that after the ceremony, the two's desire for having kids grew. “Having children is definitely a priority,” a source close to Markle told Us. “She and Harry want to start a family right away—and she’ll start trying as soon as she can.” Advertisement - Continue Reading Below A second source that the outlet describes as a royal insider echoed this, though was a little less "this'll happen ASAP." “They both can’t wait to start a family. [Still,] Harry and Meghan won’t rush into anything. They have a lot on their plate right now. But they both think that when the moment feels right, that will be the time to go for it. They’ll make fantastic parents.” A third source chimed in that even Markle's mom Doria Ragland believes that baby will come soon. “Doria is expecting to be a grandmother by this time next year. She’s very excited for Meghan to become a mother.” Harry and Markle are currently believed to be on their honeymoon, though they are expected to attend the Queen's Trooping of the Colour official birthday parade this Saturday. They have a trip planned to Australia this fall for the Sydney Invictus Games and are said to have a busy second half of the year coming with work engagements. Whether a pregnancy announcement will come before or after all that, we'll see. In their first interview together after announcing their engagement, Markle and Harry made it clear they hope to have children someday. When asked about their plans to start a family, Harry said, "No [not now], of course, you know, one step at a time. Hopefully we’ll start a family in the near future." At an event in March, Markle hinted that future is nearer rather than farther. The two met a wife-husband entrepreneur duo Sinead and Adam Murphy, who showed the couple products from their Shnuggle line, which include a baby bath and Moses basket. Markle quipped to them, "I’m sure at some point we’ll need the whole thing.”

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How intolerant can a group of people get, folks?If they don’t want to be a part of the country and culture then they should go back to where they came from. This should apply universally to all who chose to migrate.Wouldn’t it be a novel approach to do a story on what doesn’t offend Muslims? Perhaps we could figure out why they’re risking their lives entering both America and European countries if “western culture” offends them so!According to the Islamic activist group, Hizb-ut-Tahrir, Australia is enforcing democratic values and a “disputed view” of history which contradicts Islamic beliefs. According to their spokesman, Unthman Badar, “Requiring schoolchildren to sing the national anthem, and the citizenship pledge supporting democratic values, are a part of an oppressive campaign by Australian authorities of ‘forced assimilation’ of the Muslim community.”Here’s the pledge:From this time forward, [under God,]I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people,whose democratic beliefs I share,whose rights and liberties I respect, andwhose laws I will uphold and obey.Pretty oppressive, right? If you are graciously accepted into a country and you can’t even say that pledge, is there any chance of assimilating into the culture? Here’s the national anthem:Australians all let us rejoice,For we are young and free; We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We’ll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who’ve come across the seas We’ve boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.Super oppressive lyrics, right?If a group of radicals cannot assimilate and integrate within a western society, they can go right back where they came from.Moreover when immigrants and or asylum seekers actually seek entrance into a benevolent host nation, it is with a reasoned understanding that they will adhere to the principles and laws of that host country.If those seeking entrance cannot abide by those basic principles, they should not be allowed to enter…it’s really that simple.Watch Hizb-ut-Tahrir spokesman, Unthman Badar, make the case against Muslim school children singing the national anthem. It begins around the 10 minute point.This is outrageous! Muslims everywhere act like this when they reach a certain percentage of a western nation’s population, because it is all part of the great plan to achieve a global totalitarian theocracy. WQe cannot let them get away with these things!Either assimilate, or LEAVE.They are Muslim first, last and always. Geographic boundaries and national laws mean nothing to them. Their only loyalty is to Allah. It’s their faith. The west doesn’t get it because most liberals are faithless.It irks me that these intolerant groups of radicaks go to a country of their own and then don’t want to be patriotic to that country.. How about you go back where your from!! Next they will demand that Australian’s convert or be beheaded!It makes me sick that our children were denied the American flag under Obama, and couldn’t pray… but Muslim children can and do.. we are denied Christ but they are not denied Allah during school hours! This is wrong on more than one level! Next they won’t want to learn the country they have invaded history… because its not theirs!Muslims are nothing but foreign invaders with no intention of loyalty or assimilation into the country they go to.This what you get with Socialist politician bent on destroying their country.Do you think that immigrants should adopt the culture of their host nation or be allowed to force changes to suit them?

Now, insiders snitch Blake’s new squeeze,, would be less than thrilled to find her man offering comfort to someone he recently shared a bed with for several years! The No Doubt singer went ballistic back in 2015 when she found out the former country couple were texting each other.

Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, thanked the late music icon “for the magic” in an Instagram post early Tuesday morning, on what would have been the King of Pop’s 59th birthday. “Birthday wishes to the love of my life, the one person who showed me what passion truly was, the one that gave me solid morals to live by and how to dream,” she wrote. The 19-year-old, who made headlines Sunday for speaking out against “Nazi, white supremacist jerks” at the MTV Video Music Awards, shared a 2001 photo of herself kissing her dad. In it, Jackson is seen wearing his iconic white sequin glove. “I will never feel love again the way I did with you,” her post continued. “You are always with me and I am always with you. Though I am not you, and you are not me, I know with all my being that we are one. And our souls will never change in that way. Thank you for the magic, forever and always.” In what Rolling Stone dubbed as her “first-ever in-depth interview” following her father’s June 2009 death, the model-actress opened up about the close-knit relationship she had with her father, saying, “I feel him with me all the time.” She was 11 years old when she spoke at his memorial service on July 7, 2009, calling him the “best father you could ever imagine.” Jackson, who is currently filming the second season of Fox’s “Star,” is the sole daughter of mother, Debbie Rowe, and father. She has two brothers, older sibling Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. and the younger Prince Michael Jackson II.

BRAD Pitt has apologised to Jennifer Aniston for leaving her for Angelina Jolie. The actor famously left the Friends star after meeting Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr and Mrs Smith, but since splitting from Ange last year he is reportedly determined to right any wrongs he made in the past. Splash News 8 Brad Pitt has said sorry to Jennifer Aniston, according to reports AFP 8 Brad and Jen were married from 2000 to 2005 Getty - Contributor 8 Jennifer was dumped for Angelina Jolie A source told In Touch Weekly: “He’s been determined to apologise for everything he put her through, and that’s exactly what he did. “It was the most intimate conversation Brad and Jen have ever had.” The apology was reportedly incredibly difficult for Jennifer, 48, to hear after all these years. “Jen was overcome with emotion. All the hurt feelings and resentment she’d suppressed for years came flooding to the surface, and she broke down in tears,” the source revealed. “He apologised to Jen for being an absentee husband, for being stoned and bored much of the time. He also made amends for leaving her for Angelina.” It’s thought the former couple have now reached a ‘level of closeness’ they never thought possible following their bitter split in 2005. EPA 8 Brad and Jen were Hollywood's golden couple Getty - Contributor 8 Jennifer was reportedly very emotional when Brad apologised Getty - Contributor 8 Jennifer is now married to Justin Theroux Brad and Jennifer were married for five years before he met Angelina and went on to marry and have children with her. At the time of the split, Jennifer told Vanity Fair magazine: "I’m a human being, having a human experience in front of the world. I wish it weren’t in front of the world. I try really hard to rise above it. Most Read In Showbiz & TV TAKING SIDES Furious CBB fans claim Roxanne held wrong side of her body after Ryan 'punch' team ryan Roxanne Pallett’s ex-Richard Fleeshman breaks his silence over CBB 'punch row' roxy road CBB's Ben starts to doubt Roxanne after she claims Ryan 'punched her five times' 'SHE'S A COMPULSIVE LIAR' Emmerdale's Danny Miller slams co-star Roxanne over punch claims ON THE ROX CBB Roxanne's fiance says Ryan Thomas 'threatened her' but he says it's nonsense LIAM'S LIE Disgraced Liam Gallagher proves it's true - celebs lie to fans on social media "I have to think there’s some reason I have called this into my life. I have to believe that - otherwise it’s just cruel." She added: “Am I lonely? Yes. Am I upset? Yes. Am I confused? Yes. Do I have my days when I've thrown a little pity party for myself? Absolutely.” Alamy 8 Brad met Angelina on the set of Mr and Mrs Smith in 2005 Rex Features 8 The couple announced their split in September 2016 Jennifer has since married the actor and screenwriter Justin Theroux, 45, tying-the-knot in 2015 after four years of dating. Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.

Nick Cannon showed up to the finale of America's Got Turbans—excuse me, America's Got Talent, wearing a glamorous headdress and a bejeweled brooch, and I am...puzzled. Getty Images Steve Granitz I mean, I know it's the last show of the season, but Cannon seems to be taking the phrase "That's a wrap" literally. Getty Images Steve Granitz He is giving us "Grandmother of the Church on Easter Sunday all dressed up for dinner at Golden Corral" with just a hint of "Punjab from the movie Annie but not really because although we love Geoffrey Holder we recognize there are some issues with this character." It's...a lot. And, like Sally Field at the end of Steel Magnolias, I want to know why. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below You might think, Oh, this is just a wacky one-off. Some rogue stylist made a bold choice and Nick is just trying to downplay it. Out here like Daniel Bedingfield, muttering "Gotta get through this..." to himself. But, the gag is, he seems to be aware he's wearing a turban. And he wants you to know about it, too. Getty Images Steve Granitz First of all, Mother Cannon, I'm unclear about why you are pointing to the turban, as if our attention could be anywhere else. It is literally being held together by the North Star; we noticed. Of course, Cannon has a propensity for pointing, even when it's not necessary. Take this photo from Red Nose Day: Getty Images NBC Photographer: Can you wear the nose, please? Mother Cannon: I am wearing it. Photographer: Yes, but it's supposed to go on your face. Like an actual nose. Mother Cannon: I know. But this here is a nose finger. It's comedy. Ask about it. And I'm pointing to it so people know that this here is the joke. The nose finger. Scratch and sniff? Finger nose. Finger Cannon! I'm workshopping here. Is this too on the...what's the word I'm looking for? Photographer: Nose? Mother Cannon: Finger. So, if you're taking notes at home for your Nick Cannon fashion journal, he sniffs at red noses but will turn up for a turban. And it's not a new development. Here he is at the VMAs, in a sleeveless look giving you Aunt Joanne at the Labor Day cookout: Getty Images Dimitrios Kambouris This look says, "My macaroni and cheese recipe may be suspect, but my bank account is on point." And here he is in a black turban, giving you Aunt Joanne in mourning for recently deceased president of the church usher board. Yes, he will be bringing a dish to the funeral. Why do you ask? Getty Images GVK Now, I watched Real Husbands of Hollywood, so I know that Nick is a shrewd business person who is rolling in cash, so he can do whatever he wants. He probably has a stack of hundreds shoved up in that turban right next to his Werther's Originals and his spare handkerchief. But I'm going to need some backup testimony before I can accept this turban ministry. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Right now he's giving me "Glenn Close but no cigar": Like, is this the look? Is Nick Cannon slowly turning into Norma Desmond right before our eyes? I mean, I would not mind that at all. It sounds hilarious. But I suspect Mother Cannon has his sights on another grand dame of the screen. This latest lewk is 100 percent Dominique Deveraux and if this is what Nick Cannon is trying to give us, I am here for it! Getty Images ABC Archives Here for this! Here for that Professor Quirrell realness! Getty Images ABC Archives Here for this casual day look! Not everyone will be on board Nick's slow but heady transformation into Diahann Carroll. But I say ignore the haters. I salute you, Nick Cannon. Live your "matriarch of the family," "it's too hot out here to be wearing a wig anyway" truth. You keep that head held high! No matter how heavy all the fabric wrapped around it is. Follow R. Eric Thomas on Twitter.

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If this is the intelligence private schools churn out, I think we're better off without them tbh Also having watched this more, her smile is so fucking grating. I've never seen a more shit-eating grin. Edited at 2018-03-12 06:41 am (UTC) Reply Thread Link mte Rich people don't send their kids to private school for education, they send them to keep their kids away from the poor kids. It's another form of segregation. Wouldn't want their kids to have some fucking empathy. If rich kids had to go to school with poor kids you bet those schools would get funded in a heartbeat. Reply Parent Thread Link mte... i once heard this ~progressive~ super left guy once say that he wants to send his daughter to a private school so she'd network and socialize with the "right people". wtf. aside from the snobbishness i don't get how people can justify the cost, like you can literally just send your kids to school for free lol, that money can go towards so much other stuff. Reply Parent Thread Link They don't care about education in private schools either, tbh. Rich kids will get into good colleges no matter what. It's just the Republican way to look at any social program/invaluable need and say, "Now how can we make this into a business so we can make even more fucking money?" Small government= we want to run everything like a business. "Invest" in what makes them money, close up what doesn't, people's lives be damned. Reply Parent Thread Expand Link I went to a private school and I really hate to say it, but their holier than thou mentality is common. I've had classmates who think they are better educated just bc they went to our school and I hate it. I detest any of those claims saying that we're smarter and I lose so much respect for anyone who says anything similar. Reply Parent Thread Link I hate Betsy Devos so much. It makes me feel ugly, the amount of hate I have for her. This whole fucking charting school thing & her talking about individual investment. Is their idea of a functioning society one where they screen every student to decide who is worthy of investment? Edited at 2018-03-12 06:14 am (UTC) Reply Thread Link You know it is. And the first thing they'll check is "White + American heritage goes back at least three generations." After that it's average income of their household. Reply Parent Thread Link Republicans are disgusting or willfully ignorant at this point. I'm done with them. Reply Parent Thread Expand Link Betsy Devos's parents are both immigrants though Reply Parent Thread Expand Link It's not even about investment in students, it's about who are your parents, are they wealthy WASPs? If not, you're not allowed, even if you're a freaking genius. Their criteria is much like that of Harvard and other ivy leagues, have a familial connection? Congratulations, if not, prepare to work your ass off and probably be denied on the basis that you "probably couldn't afford it". Reply Parent Thread Link I don't feel ugly about hating her or anyone in 45's administration or most Republicans, TBH. It's what they deserve. No one should. They're heartless assholes who don't care about anyone but themselves. Reply Parent Thread Expand Link Smh. I’m surprised she even makes onto school campuses. Reply Thread Link She's just so damn stupid and literally the worst. Reply Thread Link i never thought i had this kind of hate in me. like, i literally hate donald trump. and this betsy interview was just ... it was sarah palin and katie couric all over again. just a complete and total mess. and don't get me started on that rally the other night. the fucking audacity of these assholes. Reply Thread Link Same here. I've disliked politicians in the past, but since 2016 it's just been this complete hatred I never knew I could feel. Reply Parent Thread Link Omg. Queen Lesley not letting DeVos's incompetence slide and exposing her for the ignorant asshole she is! The reason the Stormy Daniels thing is a big deal is because it could legitimately be a problem with campaign finance. I don't care about Trump fucking a porn star. That's not gonna get him impeached. But improperly using campaign funds or failing to disclose donations.... now that could be a big fucking deal. Edited at 2018-03-12 06:24 am (UTC) Reply Thread Link i'm excited for this stormy daniels interview but i'm so jaded that i truly don't believe anything will come out of it - no matter how corrupt the entire situation is. Reply Parent Thread Link Same Reply Parent Thread Link from your lips to god's ears. Reply Parent Thread Link I wouldn't hold your breath for anything Stormy might add to the conversation to be damning against Trump, there are piles of damning, way worse evidence against him and his entire family and nothing has been done about it. We can hope that Mueller is playing some sort of long ended chess game, but I'm ready for Trump and his entire cabinet out yesterday and I just have to accept that he'll finish his first term and then we'll have to deal with Ivanka running in another election cycle or two. Betsy on the other hand, Congress APPROVED her, that's how horrific our entire system is. They KNEW she was unqualified but they didn't care, it suited their agenda and they're perfectly fine having someone who knows ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about education be the SECRETARY OF EDUCATION. Reply Parent Thread Expand Link It's so funny when you say you don't care that he fucked a porn star because it's probably the least shocking thing about this president. Like....can you imagine the headlines if Obama fucked a porn star?? Reply Parent Thread Link Yikes at her not being prepared for the interview. I bet someone on her team got yelled at after this lol Reply Thread Link How can there be so many dumb people. Reply Thread Link what i really can't get my head around is how many people wear it like a badge of honour? Shit, you dumb... that's not something to be proud of Reply Parent Thread Expand Link Don't I fucking know it! "I never read haha" "I don't care about [essential part of society]", well wow woohoo, please get out of our society as well. Reply Parent Thread Link One of my biggest pet peeves is people who wear ignorance as a badge of honour as if it somehow makes them "down to Earth" and "relatable". Reply Parent Thread Expand Link Many conservatives tend to link intelligence w/ the left, so I think that’s part of the reason why a lot of them don’t care if they sound really dumb or ignorant Reply Parent Thread Link I think about how ignorant and narrow-minded I was prior to moving away from Oklahoma and I just cringe. Literally cringe. I feel like a lot of the people who wear their ignorance as a badge of honor are also ones who grew up poor and actually did fight their way to stability - not even wealth, just stability - by working their asses off at a time when working your way to the top was more possible than it is now. They did it without a college education so obviously college is just a scam and a waste, right?? And flat-out refuse to see that a) the world doesn't work that way anymore, b) education is vital now, and c) THEY ALSO GOT REALLY FRUCKING LUCKY Reply Parent Thread Link My friend and I were talking about this last week. She thinks that as more and more people (POC, women, WOC, those from low income backgrounds) are getting educated, for some people, education is becoming less and less valued. I might take it a step further and suggest it's because they want to show they're better than the groups I just named. They've rebranded willful ignorance as not being manipulated by the media, speaking from the heart, whatever. It's ridic but it wouldn't surprise me. Reply Parent Thread Link I live in an area right now that's very..... poorly educated and proud of that. I've got about 15 months left here but between the proud ignorance, Fox News fucking everywhere, and lack of employment (especially for outsiders).... My depression its back at full force and I just don't know what to do. I've never lived in an area this stupid before. Reply Parent Thread Expand Link God wants them to have many babies Reply Parent Thread Link -I have not intentionally visited schools that are underperforming. -Maybe you should. Go in, Lesley. Go in, Lesley. Reply Thread Link Honestly she could have gone in harder and finished her. Fuck etiquette and just end her. It's what she deserves. Reply Parent Thread Link Lesley was pretty icy in this interview. Almost gritting her teeth. Reply Parent Thread Link Idk who Adam H. Johnson is but from that one tweet alone, it seems I may have to start stanning him. Also, DeVoss remains an idiot, what else is there to say? She’s a fucking entitled asshole who bought herself that position. When trump gets impeached, do we get to throw her out? Reply Thread Link I remember people stanning Joe Kennedy and then I saw this... Here’s Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Joe Kennedy criticizing marijuana decriminalization because it makes it harder for police to search cars. https://t.co/vCHhOFkinp pic.twitter.com/Mpkoi28uLQ — Christopher Ingraham (@_cingraham) March 10, 2018 Adam has been good for awhile. It's so important for people remember that there are democrats that need to be called out for their bullshit.I remember people stanning Joe Kennedy and then I saw this... Reply Parent Thread Expand Link oh my god... Reply Parent Thread Link oh hell no Reply Parent Thread Link not just this cracker loser, but establishment dems are backing people like dan lipinski (who is a misogynist homophobe who got his seat from his father) just so they don't have to move left this party is embarrassing from the top down Reply Parent Thread Expand Link Oh for fuck's sake... Reply Parent Thread Link yikesss Reply Parent Thread Link This shit hurt me. This interview was worse than the Sarah Palin one where she couldn't name a single fucking newspaper. Reply Thread Link wow i forgot about that. it feels like it's been 84 years since this shit started. Reply Parent Thread Link its crazy to think that interview helped tanked mccains presidential bid but today it would be news that lasted less than a day and everyone would move on Reply Parent Thread Link a+ on including the johnson tweet all of the oprah stuff is just more boring "heal thyselves" pablum that pretends things like capitalism or inequality don't exist. if she actually wanted to help people, she'd advocate for socialism that would remove a lot of stress on poor people or even just some kind of harm-reduction program (ie, good educational institutions, free access to therapists) instead of some vague "love" that presupposes those kids' trauma as inevitable. but that'd go against her brand of useless self-help and threaten her and her friends' wealth milwaukee in particular has a hard time budgeting for schools and is very racially segregated. talk about those and the failure of local governance (city and state) for decades to fix those issues, not the symptoms Reply Thread Link When I saw that Adam was included I was like hell yes. Your comment is spot on as usual. That self-help shit is played out. That school choice bullshit these con artist try to push is a way to segregate the students and steal public funds from already underfunded schools. Reply Parent Thread Link Yeah, self-help can only go so far when your government is actively working to crush anyone who's not a wealthy white man (exception: a very few hand-picked women and POC, to make said government look inclusive and supportive) DeVos is only a couple letters away from DeVil and that's fitting. Reply Parent Thread Link This also reminds me that democrats have enabled a lot of this bullshit happening today. When people reminisce about the Clinton years I remember this clip... how did this work out exactly pic.twitter.com/ViDQ1PuGWj — 🌐 IPM 💯🏧💍🌈🚀🚩 (@IPM_Tweets) March 5, 2018 Wealthy people are never gonna do things out of the kindness of their hearts. We shouldn't wait for them to end inequality. And democrats should stop helping the republicans make that inequality worse. We need real progressives in government to push real change.This also reminds me that democrats have enabled a lot of this bullshit happening today. When people reminisce about the Clinton years I remember this clip... Reply Parent Thread Expand Link to promote socialism she would have to admit that the wealth she amasked was possible because the people on the bottom are not being paid a livable wage i.e. it’s never going to happen Reply Parent Thread Link Waaaay too embarrassing to watch. Reply Thread Link I love it when Adam goes off Reply Thread Link Damn all my Adam Johnson lovers showing up in this post. This is my shit. I love it. Reply Parent Thread Link

Poor Katie Holmes! That is, if you believe a series of reports swirling around the former “Dawson’s Creek” actress and her relationships with boyfriend Jamie Foxx, ex-husband Tom Cruise and daughter Suri. According to a report in RadarOnline, Holmes and Foxx were on the verge of marrying in a lavish $300,000 ceremony, with 12-year-old Suri as her bridesmaid. This supposed wedding would finally make their relationship permanent and open after five years of mostly covert dating. But then the 39-year-old actress and single mom realized her 50-year-old, Oscar-winning boyfriend wasn’t ready to give up his flirtatious bachelor ways, including his friendly relationship with Kristin Grannis, his ex-girlfriend and mother to his 8-year-old daughter, RadarOnline reported. Indeed, Foxx took Grannis, not Holmes, with him to Leonardo DiCaprio’s birthday party in November, the site alleges. So Holmes called off the wedding and quietly told her “Django Unchained” boyfriend they needed to break up. “Jamie balked at the idea of signing (a prenup with a no-cheating clause) because he realized that being unfaithful could be costly,” a source told RadarOnline. “Katie noticed a total lack of respect in Jamie’s behavior. She knew it wasn’t healthy for her or Suri, and she has to protect them both.” At the same time, Holmes has supposedly been dealing with efforts by her mega-star ex-husband Cruise to push his way back into their daughter Suri’s life. According to Hollywood Life, citing a report by Star magazine, Cruise ached over the fact that he had been an absent father and not seen his daughter in more than five years, because his Church of Scientology bosses told him he couldn’t see her. “Tom is a loyal Scientologist, so when church leaders told him he couldn’t see Suri, he didn’t question it,” an insider told the Star. “But Tom’s tired of being bossed around by them. He’s had to watch from afar as Suri grew into a lovely young lady, and he regrets that he’s missed out on so much. He’s dying to be a part of her life!” Holmes isn’t a fan of a reunion, given that she agreed to stay quiet about Cruise and Scientology if he agreed to stay away from their daughter and not try to “brainwash” her into becoming a part of the controversial self-styled religious organization, the Star reported. But Holmes also was torn because she wants to do what’s best for Suri. “She’s slowly warming up to the idea of a reunion,” an insider told the Star. “Suri must desperately be missing her dad, and in the end, Katie only wants what’s best for her. Tom has assured her he won’t bring his religion into it, and Katie is starting to believe him.” Representatives for Holmes have denied both the report about her and Foxx breaking up and the report about a Cruise and Suri reunion. But notably, the denial about the Foxx breakup report comes from Holmes’ publicist, who was willing to attach her name to her statement. “The Radar story is 100 percent untrue,” Leslie Sloane, the representative for Holmes told People. People and other outlets attached a great deal of significance to the fact that Holmes’ publicist denied the report because her statement marks the first official, on-the-record acknowledgement from either Holmes or Foxx that a relationship has even existed. After the two reportedly began dating in 2013, they went to great lengths to keep their relationship a secret, with Holmes even donning a disguise at one point to meet up with him in a restaurant. The secrecy was necessary because Holmes was legally obligated by her divorce settlement from Cruise to not publicly date anyone for five years after their breakup, according to reports in September 2017. Those reports came after Holmes and Foxx were photographed by a paparazzo walking hand-in-hand on a Malibu beach. There was speculation at the time that the two knew they were being photographed and allowed themselves to be seen together in this way because that five-year public dating ban had expired. They were finally ready to announce to the world that they were a couple. Since then, Holmes and Foxx have been spotted together more openly at various events, including sitting next to each other at Clive Davis’s Pre-Grammy Awards Gala in January, People reported. Holmes also turned up at Foxx’s 50th birthday party in Los Angeles in mid-December. Holmes’ romantic history has long been marked by intense, high-profile highs and devastating lows, especially surrounding her high-octane courtship and marriage to Cruise. Holmes and Cruise got engaged in 2005 after just seven weeks of dating. Cruise famously gushed about his love for Holmes by jumping on Oprah Winfrey’s TV show couch. They became parents to daughter Suri in 2006 and married in a lavish Church of Scientology wedding in an Italian castle. Holmes initiated the divorce from Cruise because she reportedly became concerned about raising Suri as a Scientologist. Numerous investigative reports over the years have shown that the Church exercises an enormous amount of control over the lives of members, including over how parents raise their children. Critics regard Scientology as a mind-controlling cult. What appears certain about Holmes’ life is that she’s been a devoted, protective mother to Suri, doing the best she can to raise her on her own. Numerous reports describe Suri as an intelligent, kind-hearted girl, with Holmes herself opening up about her daughter’s philanthropic heart in a 2015 interview with Today. “My little one is very, very generous and very sensitive,” Holmes said, according to People. Over the years, their mother-daughter bond has been documented in photos at events, as in when Suri and Holmes appeared on the Madison Square Garden stage together in December to introduce Taylor Swift at the Jingle Ball concert. Holmes also has shared images of their sometimes playful, friendly bond in a series of photos she has posted to Instagram.

Melissa Etheridge — a passionate advocate for medical marijuana — was busted for drug possession in August. The 56-year-old singer was returning to the United States from Canada in North Dakota when her tour bus was reportedly stopped by Customs and Border Patrol. After drug-sniffing dogs detected the substance, agents discovered marijuana oil, according to TMZ. Get push notifications with news, features and more. Etheridge told police that she uses the drug to manage pain from cancer. Although the drug is legal in California, however, it’s not allowed in North Dakota, said TMZ. The “Come to My Window” crooner was reportedly booked for possession of a controlled substance and smiled from ear-to-ear in her mugshot, which was obtained by TMZ. According to the outlet, she pleaded not guilty. PEOPLE’s requests for comment were not immediately returned by CBP or a rep for Etheridge. Etheridge first opened up about her weed use in the new Yahoo! project Cannabis & the American Family, and PEOPLE premiered the video clip earlier this year. The Grammy-winner explained that she began using medical marijuana as a holistic alternative to pharmaceuticals when she was undergoing chemotherapy after her 2004 breast cancer diagnosis. During the initial interview, she added that she has smoked with her wife, Linda Wallem, and two older kids: Bailey, 20, and Beckett, 18. “It’s a very natural, end-of-the-day [thing],” she told Yahoo! “And it brings you much closer. I’d much rather have a smoke with my grown kids than a drink — oh, God, no.” Since her quotes made the rounds online, Etheridge said she’s received flak for her parenting style and would hope the attention would be directed to a more important issue. RELATED VIDEO: Melissa Etheridge’s Music Room Is the Coolest Etheridge later clarified her comments exclusively to PEOPLE. “I’ve been a celebrity here for almost 30 years, and I’ve done my best to speak truthfully about who I am and my human experience as I go through life, from my work to my family,” the rocker said. “Sometimes I find that I can say something, thinking that the whole world will understand, and they kind of go in another direction. I think if I get a little more specific, it can help guide the conversation in general about cannabis.” Etheridge discussed why she believes her use of cannabis with her children has been “demonized” — and opened up about how heartbroken she was over the backlash she received for smoking with her kids. “My children are my priority,” said Etheridge, who is also mom to 10-year-old twin daughters Johnnie Rose and Miller Steven. “I love my children. They are four of the most amazing human beings on earth. I live a very blessed life. I would never want to harm any of them.”

Despite being nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw were noticeably absent from the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday. Now, we know where they were: in their "favorite place," as Tim captioned a photo with "his girl" posted on Monday. In the Instagram, the couple can be seen canoodling on the water in their bathing suits, likely in the Bahamas, where they own a beautiful vacation home. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The husband and wife appear to be as happy and in love as ever, but of course, internet trolls took issue with the image. In the comments, haters cruelly called the couple "too thin," "unhealthy," and even asked if Tim might be battling an illness or if Faith might have an eating disorder. "I've got to say Tim you look really bad. Are you ill?" asked one person. Another wrote, "for family and close friends- I'd be concerned and ask if they are ok.... I had a family member who had ED and was hospitalized and very ill.... I don't want that to happen to anyone." A post shared by Tim McGraw (@thetimmcgraw) on Sep 30, 2016 at 12:14pm PDT Fans came to their defense, reminding people that it's "really NONE of your business," and besides, Faith has "always been thin," and that Tim "is running everyday. And off the alcohol. " It's true that Tim has said he quit drinking in 2008 and turned to exercise instead. A post shared by Faith Hill (@faithhill) on Sep 30, 2016 at 12:14pm PDT "I got to a point in my career, where it was either time to give up, not try to be the best you can be moving forward or try to be the best that you can be," The Boot quoted him as saying in 2016. "I was at a crossroads in my life on all fronts: I wanted to be healthy, I wanted to be around for my kids, I wanted to be a better husband and a better father, I wanted to take care of myself mentally and physically, and I wanted to get the most out of my career that I could get out of my career." Recently, Tim's health made headlines when the country star collapsed on stage due to dehydration. "I've gotta cut short my workouts," the singer said. Thankfully, positive words about Tim and Faith's strong marriage, great music, and the beautiful moment that was captured drowned out the negative ones.

It’s (Instagram) official! On Saturday, John Stamos’ fiancée Caitlin McHugh showed off her baby bump on social media for the first time since the couple announced they are expecting their first child together. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “Good morning baby of mine,” McHugh, 31, wrote alongside a picture of herself caressing her baby bump while wearing a sports bra. “Enjoying our #babymoon at @miraval_arizona #babybump debut,” she added, revealing that she and Stamos, 54, were taking a romantic vacation together at the Miraval Arizona resort and spa ahead of their baby’s arrival. Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements, plus celebrity mom blogs? Click here to get those and more in the PEOPLE Babies newsletter. RELATED VIDEO: John Stamos on Why He’s Finally Ready to Be a Dad at 54 For more coverage, follow our babies magazine on Flipboard. The reveal came just days after McHugh showed off her growing baby bump when the pair were spotted together at Los Angeles International Airport. The happy couple walked arm-in-arm and grinned for photographers as McHugh’s growing baby bump peaked out in an oversized green turtleneck sweater. John Stamos (left) and Caitlin McHugh Khloe Kardashian/Snapchat RELATED: All About John Stamos’ Disney-Themed Proposal Until meeting McHugh, Stamos had long reigned as one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors. But the actor previously told PEOPLE that he long felt as though something was missing. “I always wanted to be a dad,” the Fuller House star said of becoming a father for the first time. “I have a youthful thing. People say, ‘Oh, you look young.’ You start believing you’re gonna live to be 150.” “And then you wake up and go, ‘No, man, this is it. This is not a rehearsal,’ ” he added. “People would say, ‘You should have a child.’ I was like, ‘That ship has sailed.’ ” RELATED VIDEO: John Stamos Shares His Love Story with Caitlin McHugh It helped that he and McHugh talked about having a baby in the past — and that everything eventually just fell into place. “We have the same morals and the same values, that all clicked nicely. So we said, ‘Oh, well, maybe we should have a family,’ ” said Stamos, who proposed to the model and actress on Oct. 22 at Disneyland (one of her favorite places) after two years of dating. “The look on John’s face when I told him we were pregnant was priceless,” McHugh added. “It was the look of a man who has wanted a family of his own but wasn’t sure it was going to happen for him. Now it is!”

Angelina Jolie has reportedly been ordered to allow Brad Pitt to spend more time with their children. Angelina Jolie has reportedly been ordered to allow Brad Pitt to spend more time with their children. Angelina Jolie 'ordered to allow Brad Pitt to spend more time with their children or risk losing primary custody' The 43-year-old actress currently has primary custody over the six children - Maddox, 16, Pax, 14, Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 12, and nine-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne - she has with her estranged husband Brad, but according to new court papers, she could lose that custody arrangement the ‘Fight Club’ star doesn’t spend more time with his brood. According to People, a judge in the couple’s divorce case has determined that the children “not having a relationship with their father is harmful to them,” and said “it is critical that each of them have a healthy and strong relationship with their father and mother.” The judge also allegedly ordered the ‘Maleficent’ star to arrange a phone call with the children and their doctors to explain that “the court has determined that each of them are safe with their father,” after the 54-year-old actor was accused of child abuse in 2016 - of which he was eventually cleared. Angelina Jolie In the papers, the court has outlined a summer schedule which details how often Brad should see his brood over the coming months. The schedule involves each child except for Maddox, who is being allowed to make his own choices because he is older. The ‘Fury’ actor is set to spend time with his kids June 8 to June 17 for four hours per day while he stays in London, where Angelina currently rents a house. During this time, Brad is required to designate one or two of the children to spend time with at a time, and must spend time with each child at least twice. Brad then gets custody again for 10 hours per day from June 27 through July 1, before getting all his children for four consecutive days between July 8 and July 14. Brad Pitt attends the 7th Annual Sean Penn & Friends HAITI RISING Gala benefiting J/P Haitian Relief Organization on January 6, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for for J/P HRO Gala) From July 21 through July 29, Brad will then get custody of his brood whilst in California, and the court has put Angelina in charge of making sure they travel to Los Angeles, whilst Brad is responsible for their journey back to London again. Court papers state: “If the minor children remain closed down to their father and depending on the circumstances surrounding this condition, it may result in a reduction of the time they spend with [Jolie] and may result in the Court ordering primary physical custody to [Pitt].” Executive producer Angelina Jolie arrives on the red carpet with her children, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt, and Zahara Jolie-Pitt, for the film "The Breadwinner" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), in Toronto, Canada, September 10, 2017. REUTERS/Mark Blinch Online Editors

It’s no secret that Pitbull is a total ladies man. He is currently in Las Vegas for his “Time of Our Lives” show at the AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and talked about the ladies in his life, who is favourites are and gave a sneak peak at his pre-show ritual. His response to why women are so powerful and why he is surrounded by so many beautiful and powerful women was, “Well, let me tell you, a woman made me a man. I was raised by women. Therefore I understand women, I love to be around women, and I understand the power of women. I think women are the most powerful thing on earth. They know how to deal with things that in no way, shape or form could men deal with. I mean, let’s just start with giving birth, let’s just say.” One of his favourite, powerful and beautiful women? “Someone that I love to be around, and she’s so fun and funny, great personality, drop-dead gorgeous, and she’s a hard worker, it’s Sofia Vergara. I’m very proud of her.” And he talked about another women that he has worked with a bunch and continues to, Jennifer Lopez. “Not only is Jennifer someone that I admire and look up to, but she’s also helped me tremendously in my career. The reason you guys don’t see us on stage like that is that she’s incredibly busy. Thank God she’s on one side running and gunning, and I’m on the other side, running and gunning. You know all I do is that I watch, I learn, I apply, and I keep it moving. But hopefully soon we’ll be on stage together, and every time we get on stage, some how, some kind of magic happens.” Photo credit: Twitter via Pitbull

The hottest stars stepped out for the 2017 Latin GRAMMY Awards to celebrate the biggest night in Latin music at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday night. The three-hour show, hosted by Roselyn Sanchez and Jaime Camil, included sizzling performances by Luis Fonsi, Steve Aoki, Alessia Cara, J Balvin, Maluma and Person of the Year Alejandro Sanz, among others. Juanes and Luis Fonsi were among the first winners of the night, with the "Despactio" singer taking home all four awards he was nominated for, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Shakira, who is currently on vocal rest and absent from the ceremony, won Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album for her latest record, El Dorado. ET caught up with Fonsi, who was nominated for four Latin GRAMMYs, before the ceremony, where he expressed how much the awards show means to him. EXCLUSIVE: Luis Fonsi on His Influential 20-Year Career and His Mission to Help Rebuild Puerto Rico “The Latin GRAMMYs to me are the most important music award for Latin music and to have four nominations is certainly an honor,” said Fonsi, who won his first Latin GRAMMY in 2009 for “Aqui Estoy Yo,” which was awarded Song of the Year. "To have Record of the Year and Song of the Year nominations are two huge categories, those two have a lot of weight,” he added. “But, you can’t control whether you win or lose and all the artists that are nominated are amazing, so I’m really just truly blessed to be among a great group of artists that I admire." Lin-Manuel Miranda was also honored with the President's Merit Award for his outstanding and numerous contributions to the Latin community, including his relief efforts for Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Upon taking the stage, the Hamilton creator thanked his team and his wife, Vanessa Nadal. "My people! Thank you, it's an honor to be here," Miranda began his Spanglish speech. "No one gets here alone," he added before expressing how proud he was of the Latino community and dedicating the award to Puerto Rico. "I know I'm a weird theater kid here, with a weird accent," he continued. "But let's keep collaborating and show the world that Latinos can change the world when we collaborate." Kevin Winter/Getty Images RELATED: Camila Cabello Rocks Two Flirty Ensembles at Pre-Latin GRAMMY Events -- See the Looks! See the winners in the main categories below. For a full list of winners, visit www.latingrammy.com/es. Album of the Year Salsa Big Band — Rubén Blades con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta -- WINNER Obras Son Amores — Antonio Carmona A La Mar — Vicente García Fénix — Nicky Jam Mis Planes Son Amarte — Juanes La Trenza — Mon Laferte Musas (Un Homenaje Al Folclore Latinoamericano En Manos De Los Macorinos, Vol. 1) — Natalia Lafourcade Residente — Residente El Dorado — Shakira Palabras Manuales — Danay Suarez Record of the Year "La Flor De La Canela" — Rubén Blades "El Surco" — Jorge Drexler "Quiero Que Vuelvas" — Alejandro Fernández "Despacito" — Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee - WINNER "El Ratico" — Juanes featuring Kali Uchis "Amárrame" — Mon Laferte featuring Juanes "Felices Los 4" — Maluma "Vente Pa' Ca" — Ricky Martin featuring Maluma "Guerra" — Residente "Chantaje" — Shakira featuring Maluma Song of the Year (A Songwriter's Award) "Amárrame" — Mon Laferte, songwriter (Mon Laferte featuring Juanes) "Chantaje" — Kevin Mauricio Jiménez Londoño, Bryan Snaider Lezcano Chaverra, Joel Antonio López Castro, Maluma and Shakira, songwriters (Shakira featuring Maluma) "Desde Que Estamos Juntos" — Descemer Bueno and Melendi, songwriters (Melendi) "Despacito" — Daddy Yankee, Erika Ender and Luis Fonsi, songwriters (Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee) -- WINNER "Ella" — Ricardo Arjona, songwriter (Ricardo Arjona) "Felices Los 4" — Mario Cáceres, Kevin Mauricio Jiménez Londoño, Maluma, Servando Primera, Stiven Rojas and Bryan Snaider Lezcano Chaverra, songwriters (Maluma) "Guerra" — Residente and Jeff Trooko, songwriters (Residente) "La Fortuna" — Diana Fuentes and Tommy Torres, songwriters (Diana Fuentes featuring Tommy Torres) "Tú Sí Sabes Quererme" — Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade featuring Los Macorinos) "Vente Pa' Ca " — Nermin Harambasic, Maluma, Ricky Martin, Mauricio Montaner, Ricky Montaner, Lars Pedersen, Carl Ryden, Justin Stein, Ronny Vidar Svendsen and Anne Judith Stokke Wik, songwriters (Ricky Martin featuring Maluma) Best New Artist Paula Arenas CNCO Vicente García -- WINNER Martina La Peligrosa Mau y Ricky Rawayana Sofía Reyes Rosalía Danay Suarez Sebastián Yatra Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album Hijos Del Mar — David Bisbal Rompiendo Fronteras — Alejandro Fernández Flora Y Faῦna — Camila Luna El Dorado — Shakira -- WINNER Extended Play Yatra — Sebastián Yatra Best Urban Fusion / Performance "Si Tu Novio Te Deja Sola" — J. Balvin featuring Bad Bunny "Despacito" (Remix) — Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber -- WINNER "El Amante" — Nicky Jam "Dagombas En Tamale" — Residente "Chantaje" — Shakira featuring Maluma Best Alternative Music Album Jei Beibi — Café Tacvba -- WINNER Apocalipsis Zombi — El Cuarteto de Nos La Trenza — Mon Laferte La Promesa De Thamar — Sig Ragga Palabras Manuales — Danay Suarez Best Contemporary Tropical Album Teatro – Lucas Arnau La Parranda De Gaitanes – Gaitanes Bidimensional – Guaco -- WINNER Devuélveme Mi Libertad – Frank Reyes Five – Prince Royce Best Tropical Song "Bachata En Kingston" -- Vicente García, songwriter (Vicente García) -- WINNER "Cuando Beso Tu Boca" -- Raul Del Sol & Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriters (Mojito Lite) "Déjà vu" -- Chan El Genio (The Rude Boyz), Manny Cruz, Kevin ADG (The Rude Boyz), Prince Royce, Daniel Santacruz & Shakira, songwriters (Prince Royce With Shakira) "Deje De Amar" -- Medardo Rovayo, songwriter (Felipe Muñiz Featuring Marc Anthony) "Hijos Del Cañaveral" -- Residente, songwriter (Residente) Best Regional Song (A Songwriter's Award) "Compromiso Descartado" — Espinoza Paz, songwriter (Leonardo Aguilar) "Ganas De Volver" — Horacio Palencia, songwriter (Horacio Palencia) "Sentimiento Emborrachado" — Raúl Jiménez E. and Chucho Rincón, songwriters (Santiago Arroyo) "Siempre Es Así" — Juan Treviño, songwriter (Juan Treviño featuring AJ Castillo) -- WINNER "Vale La Pena" — Edgar Barrera, Martín Castro Ortega and Alfonso Lizárraga, songwriters (Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga) Best MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) Album Dos Navegantes — Edu Lobo, Romero Lubambo, and Mauro Senise -- WINNER DNA Musical — Alexandre Pires Silva Canta Marisa — Silva Até Pensei Que Fosse Minha — António Zambujo Zanna — Zanna Related Gallery

This Ed Sheeran Wax Figure Is So Spot-On, It’s Going To Give Me Nightmares Madame Tussauds is known for their creepily spot-on celebrity wax figures, and the latest Ed Sheeran offering is no different. Unveiling it (him?) at a cat cafe in London, the singer is perfectly captured down to his guitar, tattoos, and look of slight bewilderment. That photo above? That’s the fake Ed Sheeran. FYI, this is the real Ed Sheeran: Cheers Tom for the specs x A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) on Feb 21, 2018 at 10:00am PST And here’s Fake Ed and Real Ed standing next to each other: I never said I was a Photoshop expert guys, pls. Also here’s a zoomed in version of Fake Ed, just because it’s creeping me out a little: OK, well, see you in my nightmares!

Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. / Updated By Andrew Blankstein and Erik Ortiz LOS ANGELES — British actor Ed Westwick won't face charges in connection with misdemeanor sex crimes allegations made in 2014 by three separate women, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Friday, citing insufficient evidence. An attorney for Westwick, 31, said in a statement that "the evidence demonstrated from the start that each of the allegations made by the three women would be proven untrue." The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said in a charge evaluation document released Friday that its decision in two of the cases was the result of insufficient evidence. Witnesses were "not able to provide information that would enable prosecutors to prove either incident beyond a reasonable doubt," according to the office. An investigating officer also "tried numerous times" to contact the third woman who made allegations against the "Gossip Girl" star, but was unsuccessful and prosecutors said in that case prosecution was declined "due to the unavailability of the victim." While prosecutors did not identify any of the alleged victims in the case, two women have publicly accused Westwick of sexual misconduct. Actress Kristina Cohen wrote a Facebook post last November saying that she and a boyfriend had gone to Westwick's home in 2014, and during that time she woke up after a nap to find Westwick assaulting her. Westwick responded the following day on social media to deny the allegations: "I do not know this woman. I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape." Following Cohen's post, former actress Aurélie Wynn also said on Facebook that she was raped by Westwick while taking a nap in July 2014. Neither Cohen nor Wynn immediately responded on social media Friday to the Los Angeles County prosecutors' decision. Blair Berk, an attorney for Westwick, said it was a "shame" that the actor had to be prejudged in public while "it took this long for Ed to be fully cleared." "I hope that those who made such quick judgments not knowing anything about the abundant evidence of innocence in this case will hesitate next time before they so swiftly condemn without investigating the truth," Berk added. Amid the accusations, Westwick was dropped earlier this year from a BBC miniseries based on an Agatha Christie novel. The BBC had said in a statement that the allegations against Westwick were "serious" but that it was "not making any judgement" and later decided to replace him with another actor. His case was handled by a special task force of veteran sex crimes prosecutors formed last fall to handle the growing tide of sexual misconduct accusations in Hollywood. Twelve cases remain under review by the group, including five related to former Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Weinstein, whose downfall last year sent shock waves through the entertainment industry, faces multiple felony sex crimes charges in New York City and has been accused by dozens of women of inappropriate behavior over the decades. He has pleaded not guilty. Andrew Blankstein reported from Los Angeles, and Erik Ortiz from New York.

With new Bachelorette Becca Kufrin waiting in the wings to find her true love, former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay is out of the spotlight — that’s probably just how she wants it. She chose Miami-based doctor Bryan Abasolo at the end of her season, and the two walked into the sunset together during the 2017 finale. But, as we know, relationships founded on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette can have, let’s say, short shelf lives. Bachelorette stars Rachel and Bryan still together in 2018? Rachel took to television in 2017 with the dream of finding a man. And she found two! It came down to Bryan and Wisconsin-based personal trainer Peter Kraus. The finale was tough to watch, as Peter and Rachel seemed like a better match to many fans but Peter wasn’t convinced that he could be engaged after knowing someone for, like, six weeks (imagine that). That didn’t fly with Rachel, and the two had a really emotional breakup, one that Rachel thinks overshadowed the fact that she found longtime love with Bryan. “I wish you were able to really see more of Bryan. [The breakup with Peter] really did overshadow, I felt, a happy moment for us, like one of the best moments of my life,” Rachel told Us Weekly. “I’ve never been engaged before and neither has Bryan, and I felt like we were more on the defense about our relationship and having to explain more of it than rather it just showing … So I just wish you really got to see Bryan, and I hate that it took away from him.” And, for the record, Peter and Rachel do not talk. “For me, the reason there was so much emotion [in the finale] was because that was closure for me, that was it,” Rachel told Us Weekly. “And I really haven’t talked to him because I don’t have anything else to say. From what I hear, he’s doing well too.” Peter is doing well, and you know what? Rachel and Bryan are, too! The pair is still together, living in Dallas (Bryan relocated from Miami) and being just a regular, everyday Bachelor Nation couple. (They also still have Copper, Rachel’s dog, which is very important.) The number-one question that a Bachelor couple gets after getting engaged on national television is, “When are you getting married?” At least Rachel and Bryan have an answer. As Bryan told ExtraTV, “We haven’t set anything yet. We definitely want to get married this year, and that’s the plan. 2018, it’s gonna happen.” He explained that even though Rachel “isn’t much of a planner,” the nuptials would happen soon, and they may even be on television. “We would definitely be open to a televised wedding. We, right now, we enjoy showing everybody how in love we are... and I think that would be the culmination of our love story, or the beginning of it,” Bryan said. “I think we would definitely enjoy doing it on national television.” I would also enjoy have a huge wedding paid for by ABC, so why not? In another interview with Us Weekly, Rachel said she needed a few things of the pair’s impending nuptials. “Good music. I’m very big on ‘I want everyone to have a good time and enjoy themselves.’ I know it’s like our day, but it’s about the people we love celebrating our day with us,” she said. “And I really want good flowers. I feel like flowers add character to the wedding, so that’s a must-have. No roses. We’re done. Those days are over.” No roses is probably a good idea — she could go into muscle memory and just start handing them out. No matter if you were #TeamBryan or #TeamPeter going into Rachel’s finale, there’s no doubt — she and Bryan are still in love, and they don’t care who knows it.

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Rod Stewart has criticised Elton John's retirement tour and branded it a "dishonest" ploy to make money. The Maggie May singer said he didn't believe in retirement tours, and that the 300 date 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' world tour "stinks of selling tickets". Stewart, 73, said that he has never talked about retiring and that the decision by Elton, 70, was "not rock and roll". Stewart was in a jocular mood during an appearance on a US chat show when asked about Elton, who has been friends with for 50 years. But his comments about retirement seemed rather more pointed. Stewart was appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen when a fan called in to ask him what he thought of The Rocket Man's planned retirement. Stewart said: "I did email her [Elton] and said: 'What, again dear?' And I didn't hear anything back.

advertising by Molly Freeman – on Jul 23, 2018 in Movie News Warner Bros' upcoming Batgirl movie is rumored to be looking to hire Kristen Stewart - or someone like her - for the role of Barbara Gordon. The studio has been building up a shared cinematic universe in recent years featuring characters from the DC comics. Launched in Man of Steel, then truly kickstarted in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, the franchise has come to feature some of DC's most iconic heroes and villains. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Harley Quinn and more have been heavily featured in the films. Still, Warner Bros. has plenty more movies in development. One such film revolves around Barbara Gordon aka. Batgirl, which was initially being developed by Joss Whedon. Then, Whedon stepped down from Batgirl earlier this year, and it was thought Barbara Gordon's solo movie would be delayed as a result. However, Warner Bros. is still moving forward with the Batgirl movie, hiring writer Christina Hodson, who wrote Paramount's upcoming Transformers spinoff Bumblebee and fellow DC movie Birds of Prey. Now, a new rumor offers insight into who Warner Bros. may be looking to cast as the titular superhero in Batgirl. Related: Why Joss Whedon Left Batgirl Explained DanielRPK, the Twitter user who has reported a number of DC-related rumors (though not all turned out to be true), tweeted over the weekend that Warner Bros. is looking to cast a "Kristen Stewart prototype" for Batgirl. His tweet further implies the studio may be looking to cast Stewart herself and, if that doesn't happen, they'll look for an actress in the same vein. It should be noted that this rumor comes from an unsubstantiated source and, as such, it should be taken with a major grain of salt. See the tweet below. The tweet further confirms what was reported last week, that Batgirl won't be in Birds of Prey, which disappointed fans of the comics' female team-up. However, if Warner Bros. is beginning to talk about who they want to cast in the role of Barbara Gordon, that should indicate the studio is preparing to move forward with it. It's unclear where Hodson is at in the script-writing process, but if she's putting the finishing touches on Batgirl, finding a director and star are Warner Bros' next steps. advertising While this rumor indicates Warner Bros. is looking at Stewart or someone along those lines, it remains to be seen if that's truly who they'll cast. The Batgirl movie is still in the early stages of development. As previously stated, it's unclear if the studio even has a finished script yet, so plans may change. That said, at the very least, this rumor seems to reveal Warner Bros. is dedicated to bringing Batgirl to the big screen. With so many projects in various stages of development, it can be difficult to tell what the studio really plans to move forward with in the coming years. However, with four movies officially announced, and more getting closer to being ready to be officially confirmed, hopefully Warner Bros. will reveal more of their upcoming DC slate soon. advertising Source: DanielRPK advertising Give Screen Rant a Thumbs up! Ronan Actor Lee Pace Teases MCU Return in Captain Marvel Share On Facebook Tweet This Reddit This Share This Email advertising

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The Weeknd has babies on the brain! He and Selena Gomez are happy as can be right now, but HollywoodLife.com has learned EXCLUSIVELY that The Weeknd may be just a little happier if they had a few more people to love! The Weeknd, 27, and Selena Gomez, 25, are young and in love, but that doesn’t mean they can’t think about the future. An insider close to the The Weeknd revealed to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that the “Starboy” singer is very interested in making babies with the “Fetish” songstress when the time comes! OMG, we’re dying. Can you imagine these two as parents?!? Well, maybe not right away! Click here to see pics of Selena’s 25th birthday. “He has thought about starting a family with Selena at some point down the line, maybe in a few years and he has told her that he would want to have a girl because nothing would be better for him then to have a cute little Selena look-alike bouncing around,” the source said said. “He’s mentioned to her many times that two of her would always be better than one.” We cannot imagine two people who would make a cuter baby than Sel and The Weeknd and we really hope that if they keeping on loving each other, they get to the baby making stage one day! Right now they are both busy with their music careers and touring, and of course still growing and learning more about each other every day. But that doesn’t mean they won’t make great parents someday! Especially to a mini Selena. Okay, we can’t think of that mental image one more time or we’ll die of cuteness overload. HollywoodLifers, do you want Selena and The Weeknd to have a baby one day? Do you think they should have a boy or a girl? Let us know below!

Get Manchester United FC updates directly to your inbox Subscribe See our privacy notice Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Pop superstar Taylor Swift will have plenty of room to Shake It Off while in Manchester for her huge stadium gigs this weekend - after booking out an ENTIRE city centre hotel for the week. Taylor’s team have had the five star Lowry Hotel in Salford booked out since Sunday ahead of her concerts at the Etihad Stadium this weekend. It is understood Taylor will fly into the city today, but many of her crew and entourage have already set up base at the hotel this week ready for her anticipated arrival this afternoon. It has been widely known on the city’s hotel circuit that Taylor’s team had booked out the entire 165-room Lowry Hotel this week. Not least because it has caused something of a headache for other visiting VIPs and superstars jetting in to the city. That includes the host of sporting superstars and celebrities lining up for the big Soccer Aid match taking place at Old Trafford on Sunday, music megastars at Parklife, and the big fight at Manchester Arena as Tyson Fury returns to the ring. The Soccer Aid teams have always traditionally stayed at The Lowry Hotel, as it is the preferred venue for Manchester United. (Image: Matthew Stansfield) But this year the stars taking part in the charity football match, who include sprint legend Usain Bolt and Take That’s Robbie Williams, are all understood to be checking into the Hilton Hotel on Deansgate instead. There are also a huge raft of music stars heading to the city to perform at the Parklife Festival at Heaton Park - including N*E*R*D star Pharrell Williams and rock ‘n’ roll star Liam Gallagher - who have been known to stay at The Lowry on previous visits, but will have secured alternative accommodation. Manchester’s other five star hotels, Hotel Gotham on King Street and the Radisson Blu Edwardian on Peter Street, are expected to be at capacity over the weekend. It’s not known how much it costs to book out the entire Lowry Hotel for exclusive use. But rooms start at £169 a night, rising up to £4,000 a night for top room at the hotel - the luxurious Presidential Suite, which comes complete with a baby grand piano. (Image: Publicity Picture) Taylor heads to Manchester to perform on her ongoing Reputation world tour, kicking off at the Etihad Stadium tonight, with a second gig on Saturday night. Known for her global hits including Shake It Off, Ready for It, Blank Space and Bad Blood, 100,000 fans are expected to catch the show over the weekend. She will have an extensive crew of dancers and musicians for the high-energy show, but the hotel rooms are also thought to have been booked out for use for others associated with the tour including marketing and PR. The Lowry hotel’s restaurant and bar remains open to the public. More than 300,000 revellers are expected in the city over the bumper weekend of events taking place across the city. Meanwhile Taylor's fans are getting excited about her arrival in the UK - especially after she posted a sweet Instagram post yesterday. (Image: Instagram/Taylor Swift) Posing with her furry cat, Taylor said: "Just over here daydreaming about playing Manchester tomorrow...." Well, dream no more Taylor, the day has dawned! Got a story or an issue you want us to investigate? Want to tell us about something going on where you live? Let us know - in complete confidence - by emailing newsdesk@men-news.co.uk, calling us on 0161 211 2323, tweeting us @MENnewsdesk or messaging us on our Facebook page . You can also send us a story tip using the form here . Join the Manchester Evening News breaking news Facebook group for a place to read and talk about breaking news in Greater Manchester.

Andy Spade, the husband of Kate Spade, who died in an apparent suicide in her NYC apartment, said she suffered from depression and anxiety. (Published Thursday, June 7, 2018) What to Know Andy Spade has released a statement on the death of his wife, designer Kate Spade He says she suffered from depression and anxiety for many years, and was seeking help in the last five years "There was no indication and no warning that she would do this," Spade said of his wife's death by suicide. "It was a complete shock." Andy Spade, the husband and business partner of designer Kate Spade, who died in an apparent suicide in her New York City apartment Tuesday, said she suffered from depression and anxiety for many years. She was seeking help during the last five years, "seeing a doctor on a regular basis and taking medication for both depression and anxiety," Andy Spade said in a statement released on Wednesday. He said there were "personal demons she was battling." The designer was found by a housekeeper hanged in the bedroom of her Park Avenue apartment on Tuesday. She was 55 years old and had a 13-year-old daughter. While investigators were still in the early stages of their inquiry, the NYPD's chief of detectives, Dermot Shea, said evidence including a note pointed to "a tragic suicide." Remembering NYC Fashion Icon Kate Spade Spade was working as an accessories editor at Mademoiselle magazine when she launched her company with her husband in their apartment in 1993. Andy Spade, the brother of comedian David Spade, said she "sounded happy" the night before her suicide. "There was no indication and no warning that she would do this," he said. "It was a complete shock." He said he and his wife had been living separately for the past 10 months but saw each other or spoke every day. He said they were not legally separated and never discussed divorce. Coach, now known as Tapestry, bought the Kate Spade brand last year for $2.4 billion. The couple recently had started a new handbag company, Frances Valentine. "We were best friends trying to work through our problems in the best way we knew how," Andy Spade said. Kate Spade's sister, Reta Saffo, released her own statement late Tuesday saying she believed that Kate Spade had bipolar disorder and had a hard time with it. Those comments sparked backlash within hours, with a source close to the family saying Spade's relatives were "disgusted" by Saffo's remarks, and that Saffo had been estranged from the "entire family" for a decade. Saffo said of her sister, however: "My little sister Katy was a precious, precious little person. Genuine in almost every way." The sudden death of the iconic designer left fans, celebrities and fashion industry insiders reeling. Brother-in-law David Spade posted a photo on Instagram of him with Kate, writing, "She was so sharp and quick on her feet. She could make me laugh so hard. I still can't believe it." Read Andy Spade's entire statement below, as provided to NBC News: "Kate was the most beautiful woman in the world. She was the kindest person I’ve ever known and my best friend for 35 years. My daughter and I are devastated by her loss, and can’t even begin to fathom life without her. We are deeply heartbroken and miss her already. Kate suffered from depression and anxiety for many years. She was actively seeking help and working closely with her doctors to treat her disease, one that takes far too many lives. We were in touch with her the night before and she sounded happy. There was no indication and no warning that she would do this. It was a complete shock. And it clearly wasn’t her. There were personal demons she was battling. For the past 10 months we had been living separately, but within a few blocks of each other. Bea was living with both of us and we saw each other or spoke every day. We ate many meals together as a family and continued to vacation together as a family. Our daughter was our priority. We were not legally separated, and never even discussed divorce. We were best friends trying to work through our problems in the best way we knew how. We were together for 35 years. We loved each other very much and simply needed a break. This is the truth. Anything else that is out there right now is false. She was actively seeking help for depression and anxiety over the last 5 years, seeing a doctor on a regular basis and taking medication for both depression and anxiety. There was no substance or alcohol abuse. There were no business problems. We loved creating our businesses together. We were co-parenting our beautiful daughter. I have yet to see any note left behind and am appalled that a private message to my daughter has been so heartlessly shared with the media. My main concern is Bea and protecting her privacy as she deals with the unimaginable grief of losing her mother. Kate loved Bea so very much." *** Here is information on suicide prevention from the National Institute of Mental Health. If you are in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting ‘Home’ to 741741. Copyright Associated Press / NBC4 Washington

299 Shares Share Tweet Email Copy Link Copied Suicide Squad star Joel Kinnaman learned the hard way that you probably shouldn't allow a co-worker to give you a tattoo. RELATED: Suicide Squad 2 Will Likely Be "More Grounded" The actor recently appeared on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, where he revealed how much he regrets letting his Suicide Squad co-star Will Smith loose with a tattoo gun. The cast of the 2016 Warner Bros. film famously (or perhaps infamously) got matching "SKWAD" tattoos to commemorate their work together. But now Kinnaman thinks that may have been a bad idea. Kinnaman was all smiles in a 2015 photo that captured Smith at work (although in the caption, the actor acknowledged, "Will has many many talents, tattooing is not one of them"). But when asked on Watch What Happens Live, he acknowledged he regretted the tattoo: "The answer is yes. Absolutely. That was a horrible idea." "You know, don't let a 47-year-old man without his reading glasses tattoo you," Kinnaman added "That is the life lesson." Despite that regret, he admitted he received exactly what he asked for in the end. "It's supposed to be a shitty tattoo," he said, "so that's what it is." Suicide Squad 2 is expected to see return Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flagg, Will Smith as Deadshot, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jared Leto as The Joker and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller. No release date has been announced, but the film is believed to begin production this fall. (via MTV) Venom Producer Identifies the Scene Where the Film Clicked

A transcript of an Oval Office interview Friday with President Donald Trump by AP White House Correspondent Julie Pace. Where the audio recording of the interview is unclear, ellipses or a notation that the recording was unintelligible are used.AP: I do want to talk to you about the 100 days.TRUMP: Good.AP: I want to ask a few questions on some topics that are happening toward the end of the interview.TRUMP: Did you see Aya (Hijazi, an Egyptian-American charity worker who had been detained in the country for nearly three years) ...AP: Can you tell me a little bit about how that came about?TRUMP: No, just — you know, I asked the government to let her out. ...TRUMP: You know Obama worked on it for three years, got zippo, zero.AP: How did you hear about this story?TRUMP: Many people, human rights people, are talking about it. It's an incredible thing, especially when you meet her. You realize — I mean, she was in a rough place.AP: Did you have to strike a deal with (Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah) el-Sissi over this?TRUMP: No. No deal. He was here. He — I said, "I really would appreciate it if you would look into this and let her out." And as you know, she went through a trial. And anyway, she was let go. And not only she, it was a total of eight people. ...___TRUMP: Yeah, it's funny: One of the best chemistries I had was with (German Chancellor Angela) Merkel.(Crosstalk) AP: Really?TRUMP: Chancellor Merkel.TRUMP: And I guess somebody shouted out, "Shake her hand, shake her hand," you know. But I never heard it. But I had already shaken her hand four times. You know, because we were together for a long time.AP: Did you expect you would have good chemistry with her?TRUMP: No. Because, um, I'm at odds on, you know, the NATO payments and I'm at odds on immigration. We had unbelievable chemistry. And people have given me credit for having great chemistry with all of the leaders, including el-Sissi. ...TRUMP: So it was a great thing to see that happen.___AP: Do you feel like you have changed the office of the presidency, how the presidency can be used to effect change?TRUMP: I think the 100 days is, you know, it's an artificial barrier. It's not very meaningful. I think I've established amazing relationships that will be used the four or eight years, whatever period of time I'm here. I think for that I would be getting very high marks because I've established great relationships with countries, as President el-Sissi has shown and others have shown. Well, if you look at the president of China, people said they've never seen anything like what's going on right now. I really liked him a lot. I think he liked me. We have a great chemistry together. ...TRUMP: I've developed great relationships with all of these leaders. Nobody's written that. In fact, they said, "Oh, well, he's not treating them nicely," because on NATO, I want them to pay up. But I still get along with them great, and they will pay up. In fact, with the Italian prime minister yesterday, you saw, we were joking, "Come on, you have to pay up, you have to pay up." He'll pay.AP: Did he say that? In your meeting? Your private meeting?TRUMP: He's going to end up paying. But you know, nobody ever asked the question. Nobody asked. Nobody ever asked him to pay up. So it's a different kind of a presidency.AP: Do you feel like that's one thing that you've changed, that you maybe are actually asking the direct questions about some of these things?TRUMP: Yeah. Let me give me an example. A little before I took office there was a terrible article about the F-35 fighter jet. It was hundreds of billions of dollars over budget. It was seven years behind schedule. It was a disaster. So I called in Lockheed and I said, "I'm sorry, we're going to have to bid this out to another company, namely Boeing," or whoever else. But Boeing. And I called in Boeing and I started getting competing offers back and forth. ...TRUMP: I saved $725 million on the 90 planes. Just 90. Now there are 3,000 planes that are going to be ordered. On 90 planes I saved $725 million. It's actually a little bit more than that, but it's $725 million. Gen. Mattis, who had to sign the deal when it came to his office, said, "I've never seen anything like this in my life." We went from a company that wanted more money for the planes to a company that cut. And the reason they cut — same planes, same everything — was because of me. I mean, because that's what I do.TRUMP: Now if you multiply that times 3,000 planes, you know this is on 90 planes. In fact, when the Prime Minister (Shinzo) Abe of Japan came in because they bought a certain number of those ... The first thing he said to me, because it was right at the time I did it, he said, "Could I thank you?" I said, "What?" He said, "You saved us $100 million." Because they got a $100 million savings on the 10 or 12 planes that they (bought). Nobody wrote that story. Now you know that's a saving of billions and billions of dollars, many billions of dollars over the course of — it's between 2,500 and 3,000 planes will be the final order. But this was only 90 of those 2,500 planes.AP: And you expect those savings to carry out across that full order?TRUMP: More. I'm gonna get more than that. This was a thing that was out of control and now it's great. And the woman that runs Lockheed, Marillyn (Hewson), she was great. But all of a sudden it was a different kind of a thing. You know?___AP: Do you feel like you've been able to apply that kind of a relationship to your dealings with Congress as well?TRUMP: I have great relationships with Congress. I think we're doing very well and I think we have a great foundation for future things. We're going to be applying, I shouldn't tell you this, but we're going to be announcing, probably on Wednesday, tax reform. And it's — we've worked on it long and hard. And you've got to understand, I've only been here now 93 days, 92 days. President Obama took 17 months to do Obamacare. I've been here 92 days but I've only been working on the health care, you know I had to get like a little bit of grounding right? Health care started after 30 day(s), so I've been working on health care for 60 days. ...You know, we're very close. And it's a great plan, you know, we have to get it approved.AP: Is it this deal that's between the Tuesday Group and the Freedom Caucus, is that the deal you're looking at?TRUMP: So the Republican Party has various groups, all great people. They're great people. But some are moderate, some are very conservative. The Democrats don't seem to have that nearly as much. You know the Democrats have, they don't have that. The Republicans do have that. And I think it's fine. But you know there's a pretty vast area in there. And I have a great relationship with all of them. Now, we have government not closing. I think we'll be in great shape on that. It's going very well. Obviously, that takes precedent.AP: That takes precedent over health care? For next week?TRUMP: Yeah, sure. Next week. Because the hundred days is just an artificial barrier. The press keeps talking about the hundred days. But we've done a lot. You have a list of things. I don't have to read it.___AP: You did put out though, as a candidate, you put out a 100-day plan. Do you feel like you should be held accountable to that plan?TRUMP: Somebody, yeah, somebody put out the concept of a hundred-day plan. But yeah. Well, I'm mostly there on most items. Go over the items, and I'll talk to you ...(Crosstalk.)TRUMP: But things change. There has to be flexibility. Let me give you an example. President Xi, we have a, like, a really great relationship. For me to call him a currency manipulator and then say, "By the way, I'd like you to solve the North Korean problem," doesn't work. So you have to have a certain flexibility, Number One. Number Two, from the time I took office till now, you know, it's a very exact thing. It's not like generalities. Do you want a Coke or anything?AP: I'm OK, thank you. No. ...TRUMP: But President Xi, from the time I took office, he has not, they have not been currency manipulators. Because there's a certain respect because he knew I would do something or whatever. But more importantly than him not being a currency manipulator the bigger picture, bigger than even currency manipulation, if he's helping us with North Korea, with nuclear and all of the things that go along with it, who would call, what am I going to do, say, "By the way, would you help us with North Korea? And also, you're a currency manipulator." It doesn't work that way.AP: Right.TRUMP: And the media, some of them get it, in all fairness. But you know some of them either don't get it, in which case they're very stupid people, or they just don't want to say it. You know because of a couple of them said, "He didn't call them a currency manipulator." Well, for two reasons. Number One, he's not, since my time. You know, very specific formula. You would think it's like generalities, it's not. They have — they've actually — their currency's gone up. So it's a very, very specific formula. And I said, "How badly have they been," ... they said, "Since you got to office they have not manipulated their currency." That's Number One, but much more important, they are working with us on North Korea. Now maybe that'll work out or maybe it won't. Can you imagine? ...AP: So in terms of the 100-day plan that you did put out during the campaign, do you feel, though, that people should hold you accountable to this in terms of judging success?TRUMP: No, because much of the foundation's been laid. Things came up. I'll give you an example. I didn't put Supreme Court judge on the 100 (day) plan, and I got a Supreme Court judge.AP: I think it's on there.TRUMP: I don't know. ...AP: "Begin the process of selecting." You actually exceeded on this one. This says, "Begin the process of selecting a replacement."TRUMP: That's the biggest thing I've done.AP: Do you consider that your biggest success?TRUMP: Well, I — first of all I think he's a great man. I think he will be a great, great justice of the Supreme Court. I have always heard that the selection and the affirmation of a Supreme Court judge is the biggest thing a president can do. Don't forget, he could be there for 40 years. ... He's a young man. I've always heard that that's the biggest thing. Now, I would say that defense is the biggest thing. You know, to be honest, there are a number of things. But I've always heard that the highest calling is the nomination of a Supreme Court justice. I've done one in my first 70 days.TRUMP: Our military is so proud. They were not proud at all. They had their heads down. Now they have their heads up. ...TRUMP: I'm rebuilding the military. We have great people. We have great things in place. We have tremendous borders. I mention the F-35 because if I can save $725 million — look at that, that's a massive amount of money. And I'll save more as we make more planes. If I can save that on a small number of planes — Gen. (Jim) Mattis (the defense secretary) said, "I've never seen anything like this," because he had to sign the ultimate (unintelligible) ... He had to sign the ultimate, you know. He said, "I've never seen anything like this before, as long as I've been in the military." You know, that kind of cutting.AP: Right.TRUMP: Now, if I can do that (unintelligible) ... As an example, the aircraft carriers, billions of dollars, the Gerald Ford, billions and billions over budget. That won't happen.AP: Is that something you're going to take on?TRUMP: (unintelligible) But as we order the other ones, because they want to order 12, the other ones are going to come in much less expensive. ...___AP: Can I ask you, over your first 100 days — you're not quite there yet — how do you feel like the office has changed you?TRUMP: Well the one thing I would say — and I say this to people — I never realized how big it was. Everything's so (unintelligible) like, you know the orders are so massive. I was talking to —AP: You mean the responsibility of it, or do you mean —TRUMP: Number One, there's great responsibility. When it came time to, as an example, send out the 59 missiles, the Tomahawks in Syria. I'm saying to myself, "You know, this is more than just like, 79 (sic) missiles. This is death that's involved," because people could have been killed. This is risk that's involved, because if the missile goes off and goes in a city or goes in a civilian area — you know, the boats were hundreds of miles away — and if this missile goes off and lands in the middle of a town or a hamlet .... every decision is much harder than you'd normally make. (unintelligible) ... This is involving death and life and so many things. ... So it's far more responsibility. (unintelligible) ....The financial cost of everything is so massive, every agency. This is thousands of times bigger, the United States, than the biggest company in the world. The second-largest company in the world is the Defense Department. The third-largest company in the world is Social Security. The fourth-largest — you know, you go down the list.AP: Right.TRUMP. It's massive. And every agency is, like, bigger than any company. So you know, I really just see the bigness of it all, but also the responsibility. And the human responsibility. You know, the human life that's involved in some of the decisions.___AP: You've talked a little bit about the way that you've brought some business skills into the office. Is there anything from your business background that just doesn't translate into the presidency, that just simply is not applicable to this job?TRUMP: Well in business, you don't necessarily need heart, whereas here, almost everything affects people. So if you're talking about health care — you have health care in business but you're trying to just negotiate a good price on health care, et cetera, et cetera. You're providing health. This is (unintelligible). Here, everything, pretty much everything you do in government, involves heart, whereas in business, most things don't involve heart.AP: What's that switch been like for you?TRUMP: In fact, in business you're actually better off without it.AP: What's making that switch been like for you?TRUMP: You have to love people. And if you love people, such a big responsibility. (unintelligible) You can take any single thing, including even taxes. I mean we're going to be doing major tax reform. Here's part of your story, it's going to be a big (unintelligible). Everybody's saying, "Oh, he's delaying." I'm not delaying anything. I'll tell you the other thing is (unintelligible). I used to get great press. I get the worst press. I get such dishonest reporting with the media. That's another thing that really has — I've never had anything like it before. It happened during the primaries, and I said, you know, when I won, I said, "Well the one thing good is now I'll get good press." And it got worse. (unintelligible) So that was one thing that a little bit of a surprise to me. I thought the press would become better, and it actually, in my opinion, got more nasty.___AP: But in terms of tax reform, how are you going to roll that out next week?TRUMP: Well I'm going to roll (out) probably on Wednesday, around Wednesday of next week, we're putting out a massive tax reform — business and for people — we want to do both. We've been working on it (unintelligible). Secretary Mnuchin is a very talented person, very smart. Very successful (unintelligible). ... We're going to be putting that out on Wednesday or shortly thereafter. Let me leave a little room just in case (unintelligible). ... And that's a big story, because a lot of people think I'm going to put it out much later.AP: Do you have any details on that in terms of rates?TRUMP: Only in terms that it will be a massive tax cut. It will be bigger, I believe, than any tax cut ever. Maybe the biggest tax cut we've ever had. ...___AP: Obviously, that's going to come in a week where you're going to be running up against the deadline for keeping the government open. If you get a bill on your desk that does not include funding for the wall, will you sign it?TRUMP: I don't know yet. People want the border wall. My base definitely wants the border wall, my base really wants it — you've been to many of the rallies. OK, the thing they want more than anything is the wall. My base, which is a big base; I think my base is 45 percent. You know, it's funny. The Democrats, they have a big advantage in the electoral college. Big, big, big advantage. I've always said the popular vote would be a lot easier than the electoral college. The electoral college — but it's a whole different campaign (unintelligible). The electoral college is very difficult for a Republican to win, and I will tell you, the people want to see it. They want to see the wall, they want to see security. Now, it just came out that they're 73 percent down. ... That's a tremendous achievement. ... Look at this, in 100 days, that down to the lowest in 17 years and it's going lower. Now, people aren't coming because they know they're not going to get through, and there isn't crime. You know the migration up to the border is horrible for women, you know that? (Unintelligible.) Now, much of that's stopped because they can't get through.AP: It sounds like maybe you're beginning to send a message that if you do get a spending bill that doesn't have border funding in there, you would sign it.TRUMP: Well, first of all, the wall will cost much less than the numbers I'm seeing. I'm seeing numbers, I mean, this wall is not going to be that expensive.AP: What do you think the estimate on it would be?TRUMP: Oh I'm seeing numbers — $24 billion, I think I'll do it for $10 billion or less. That's not a lot of money relative to what we're talking about. If we stop 1 percent of the drugs from coming in — and we'll stop all of it. But if we stop 1 percent of the drugs because we have the wall — they're coming around in certain areas, but if you have a wall, they can't do it because it's a real wall. That's a tremendously good investment, 1 percent. The drugs pouring through on the southern border are unbelievable. We're becoming a drug culture, there's so much. And most of it's coming from the southern border. The wall will stop the drugs.AP: But, just trying to nail you down on it one more time, will you sign a spending bill if it doesn't have —TRUMP: I don't want to comment. I just don't know yet. I mean, I have to see what's going on. I really do. But the wall's a very important thing to — not only my base, but to the people. And even if it wasn't, I mean I'll do things that aren't necessarily popular. ... The wall is very important to stopping drugs.AP: If you don't have a funding stream, your message to your base is what?TRUMP: My base understands the wall is going to get built, whether I have it funded here or if I get it funded shortly thereafter, that wall's getting built, OK? One hundred percent. One hundred percent it's getting built. And it's also getting built for much less money — I hope you get this — than these people are estimating. The opponents are talking $25 billion for the wall. It's not going to cost anywhere near that.AP: You think $10 billion or less.TRUMP: I think $10 billion or less. And if I do a super-duper, higher, better, better security, everything else, maybe it goes a little bit more. But it's not going to be anywhere near (those) kind of numbers. And they're using those numbers; they're using the high numbers to make it sound impalatable (sic). And the fact it's going to cost much less money, just like the airplane I told you about, which I hope you can write about.___(Off-the-record discussion.)___TRUMP: They had a quote from me that NATO's obsolete. But they didn't say why it was obsolete. I was on Wolf Blitzer, very fair interview, the first time I was ever asked about NATO, because I wasn't in government. People don't go around asking about NATO if I'm building a building in Manhattan, right? So they asked me, Wolf ... asked me about NATO, and I said two things. NATO's obsolete — not knowing much about NATO, now I know a lot about NATO — NATO is obsolete, and I said, "And the reason it's obsolete is because of the fact they don't focus on terrorism." You know, back when they did NATO there was no such thing as terrorism.AP: What specifically has NATO changed?TRUMP: (Cites Wall Street Journal article) ... I did an interview with Wolf Blitzer, and I said NATO was obsolete — I said two things — obsolete, and the country's aren't paying. I was right about both. I took such heat for about three days on both, because nobody ever criticized NATO. I took heat like you wouldn't believe. And then some expert on NATO said, "You know, Trump is right." But I said it was obsolete because they weren't focused on terror. ...It's not fair that we're paying close to 4 percent and other countries that are more directly affected are paying 1 percent when they're supposed to be paying 2 percent. And I'm very strong on it and I'm going to be very strong on it when I go there in a month."__AP: This morning you tweeted that after the possible terrorist attack in Paris, that it will have a big effect on the upcoming French election. What did you mean by that?TRUMP: Well, I think it will have a big effect on who people are going to vote for in the election.AP: Do you think it's going to help Marine Le Pen?TRUMP: I think so.AP: Do you believe that she should be the president?TRUMP: No, I have no comment on that, but I think that it'll probably help her because she is the strongest on borders and she is the strongest on what's been going on in France.AP: Do you worry at all that by saying that, that a terrorist attack would have an impact on a democratic election, that it would actually embolden terrorists to try to —.TRUMP: No. Look, everybody is making predictions who is going to win. I am no different than you, you could say the same thing. ...AP: I just wonder if you are encouraging, you are the president of the United States, so to say that you worry that it encourages terrorists ...TRUMP: No, I am no different than — no, I think it discourages terrorists, I think it discourages. I think what we've done on the border discourages it. I think that my stance on having people come in to this country that we have no idea who they are and in certain cases you will have radical Islamic terrorism. I'm not going to have it in this country. I'm not going to let what happened to France and other places happen here. And it's already largely, you know — we have tens — we have hundreds of thousands of people that have been allowed into our country that should not be here. They shouldn't be here. We have people allowed into our country with no documentation whatsoever. They have no documentation and they were allowed under the previous administrations, they were allowed into our country. It's a big mistake.AP: Just so that I am clear. You are not endorsing her for the office, but you are —TRUMP: I am not endorsing her and I didn't mention her name.AP: Right, I just wanted to make sure I have that clear.TRUMP: I believe whoever is the toughest on radical Islamic terrorism and whoever is the toughest at the borders will do well at the election. I am not saying that person is going to win, she is not even favored to win, you know. Right now, she is in second place.___AP: I have a question on the markets, actually. One thing that I think has been different about this White House is that you do point to the markets as a sign of progress. Do you worry, though — I mean, the markets go up and down.TRUMP: You live by the sword, you die by the sword, to a certain extent. But we create a lot of jobs, 500,000 jobs as of two months ago, and plenty created since. Five hundred thousand. ... As an example, Ford, General Motors. I've had cases where the gentleman from China, Ma, Jack Ma (chairman of Alibaba Group), he comes up, he says, "Only because of you am I making this massive investment." Intel, only because of you. ... The press never writes that.___AP: What about NAFTA? What's the plan on NAFTA?TRUMP: What would you like to know?AP: I would like to know what your plan is in terms of renegotiating.TRUMP: I am very upset with NAFTA. I think NAFTA has been a catastrophic trade deal for the United States, trading agreement for the United States. It hurts us with Canada, and it hurts us with Mexico. Most people don't even think of NAFTA in terms of Canada. You saw what happened yesterday in my statements, because if you look at the dairy farmers in Wisconsin and upstate New York, they are getting killed by NAFTA.AP: Is your plan still, though, to renegotiate the whole deal?TRUMP: I am going to either renegotiate it or I am going to terminate it.AP: Termination is still on the table.TRUMP: Absolutely. If they don't treat fairly, I am terminating NAFTA.AP: What's a timeline for that decision?TRUMP: It's a six-month termination clause, I have the right to do it, it's a six-month clause.___AP: If I could fit a couple of more topics. Jeff Sessions, your attorney general, is taking a tougher line suddenly on Julian Assange, saying that arresting him is a priority. You were supportive of what WikiLeaks was doing during the campaign with the release of the Clinton emails. Do you think that arresting Assange is a priority for the United States?TRUMP: When Wikileaks came out ... never heard of Wikileaks, never heard of it. When Wikileaks came out, all I was just saying is, "Well, look at all this information here, this is pretty good stuff." You know, they tried to hack the Republican, the RNC, but we had good defenses. They didn't have defenses, which is pretty bad management. But we had good defenses, they tried to hack both of them. They weren't able to get through to Republicans. No, I found it very interesting when I read this stuff and I said, "Wow." It was just a figure of speech. I said, "Well, look at this. It's good reading."AP: But that didn't mean that you supported what Assange is doing?TRUMP: No, I don't support or unsupport. It was just information. They shouldn't have allowed it to get out. If they had the proper defensive devices on their internet, you know, equipment, they wouldn't even allow the FBI. How about this — they get hacked, and the FBI goes to see them, and they won't let the FBI see their server. But do you understand, nobody ever writes it. Why wouldn't (former Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John) Podesta and Hillary Clinton allow the FBI to see the server? They brought in another company that I hear is Ukrainian-based.AP: CrowdStrike?TRUMP: That's what I heard. I heard it's owned by a very rich Ukrainian, that's what I heard. But they brought in another company to investigate the server. Why didn't they allow the FBI in to investigate the server? I mean, there is so many things that nobody writes about. It's incredible.AP: Can I just ask you, though — do you believe it is a priority for the United States, or it should be a priority, to arrest Julian Assange?TRUMP: I am not involved in that decision, but if Jeff Sessions wants to do it, it's OK with me. I didn't know about that decision, but if they want to do it, it's OK with me.___AP: On Iran, which is another thing you talked a lot on the campaign —TRUMP: And the other thing that we should go after is the leakers. ...AP: On Iran, you also talked about it quite a bit on the campaign trail. And you said in the press conference yesterday that you think that Iran is violating the spirit of the agreement. When you say that, do you mean in terms of the actual nuclear accord, or do you mean what they are doing in the region?TRUMP: In terms of what they are doing all over the Middle East and beyond.AP: So you believe that they are complying with the agreement?TRUMP: No, I don't say that. I say that I believe they have broken the spirit of the agreement. There is a spirit to agreements, and they have broken it.AP: In terms of what they are doing elsewhere in the Middle East?TRUMP: In terms of what they are doing of all over.AP: When you talk to European leaders, when you talk to Merkel, for example, or Teresa May, what do they say about the nuclear deal? Do they want you to stay in that deal?TRUMP: I don't talk to them about it.AP: You don't talk to them about the Iran deal?TRUMP: I mention it, but it's very personal when I talk to them, you know, it's confidential. No, they have their own opinions. I don't say that they are different than my opinions, but I'd rather have you ask them that question.AP: At this point, do you believe that you will stay in the nuclear deal?TRUMP: It's possible that we won't.___AP: Dreamers, you've talked about them, you've talked about heart earlier. This is one area where you have talked —TRUMP: No, we aren't looking to do anything right now. Look, the dreamers ... this is an interesting case, they left and they came back and he's got some problems, it's a little different than the dreamer case, right? But we are putting MS-13 in jail and getting them the hell out of our country. They've taken over towns and cities and we are being really brutal with MS-13, and that's what we should be. They are a bad group, and somebody said they are as bad as al-Qaida, which is a hell of a reference. So we are moving criminals out of our country and we are getting them out in record numbers and those are the people we are after. We are not after the dreamers, we are after the criminals.AP: And that's going to be the policy of your administration to allow the dreamers to stay?TRUMP: Yes. Yes. That's our policy. I am not saying ... long-term, we are going to have to fix the problem, the whole immigration problem. But I will tell you: Right now we have a great gentleman, one of my real stars is Gen. (John) Kelly, now (Homeland Security) Secretary Kelly. We are down 73 percent at the border, we are cleaning out cities and towns of hard-line criminals, some of the worst people on earth, people that rape and kill women, people that are killing people just for the sake of having fun. They are being thrown in jails and they are being ... all over the country and nobody's ever done it like us, so we are being unbelievably thorough with that. We are out in Long Island cleaning out the MS-13 scum, they are all scum, that's probably the worst gang anywhere on Earth. ...AP: A lot of the dreamers have been hoping to hear something from you. I don't want to give them the wrong message with this.TRUMP: Here is what they can hear: The dreamers should rest easy. OK? I'll give you that. The dreamers should rest easy. ...___(An aide talks about the president's address to Congress.)TRUMP: A lot of the people have said that, some people said it was the single best speech ever made in that chamber.AP: You seem like you enjoyed it.TRUMP: I did. I did. I believed in it and I enjoyed it. It was a great feeling to introduce the wife of a great young soldier who died getting us very valuable information. Have you seen the tremendous success? ... That's another thing that nobody talks about. Have you seen the tremendous success we've had in the Middle East with the ISIS (an abbreviation for the Islamic State group)? When (current Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al) Abadi left from Iraq, he said Trump has more success in eight weeks than Obama had in eight years. ... We have had tremendous success, but we don't talk about it. We don't talk about it.AP: Do you mean you don't talk about it personally because you don't want to talk about it?TRUMP: I don't talk about it. No. And the generals don't talk about it.___AP: You had put a request into the Pentagon to put forward an ISIS plan within 30 days. I know they have sent that over. Have you accepted a plan? Are you moving forward on a strategy?TRUMP: We have a very strong plan, but we cannot talk about it, Julie.AP: So you have decided on a plan?TRUMP: Remember how many times have you been to the speech where I talked about Mosul.AP: Right.TRUMP. Right. Mosul. Four months we are going in, three months. We are still fighting Mosul. You know why? Because they were prepared. If we would have gone in and just done it, it would have been over three months ago.AP: Can you say generally what the strategy is? Should people —TRUMP: Generally is we have got to get rid of ISIS. We have no choice. And other terrorist organizations.AP: Should Americans who are serving in the military expect that you are going to increase troop numbers in the Middle East to fight ISIS?TRUMP: No, not much.AP: In terms of the strategy, though, that you have accepted, it sounds like, from the generals —TRUMP: Well, they've also accepted my strategy.AP: Does that involve more troops on the ground, it sounds like?TRUMP: Not many.AP: So a small increase?TRUMP: It could be an increase, then an increase. But not many more. I want to do the job, but not many more. ... This is an important story. I've done a lot. I've done more than any other president in the first 100 days and I think the first 100 days is an artificial barrier. And I'm scheduled ... the foundations have been set to do some great things. With foreign countries. Look at, look at President Xi. I mean ...AP: What do you think it was about your chemistry?TRUMP: We had good chemistry. Now I don't know that I think that's going to produce results but you've got a good chance.AP: Uh-huh.TRUMP: Look, he turned down many coal ships. These massive coal ships are coming where they get a lot of their income. They're coming into China and they're being turned away. That's never happened before. The fuel, the oil, so many different things. You saw the editorial they had in their paper saying they cannot be allowed to have nuclear, you know, et cetera. People have said they've never seen this ever before in China. We have the same relationship with others. There's a great foundation that's built. Great foundation. And I think it's going to produce tremendous results for our country.___AP: One more 100 days question.TRUMP: That's fine.AP: ... is do you think you have the right team in place for your next 100 days?TRUMP: Yes. I think my team has been, well, I have different teams. I think my military team has been treated with great respect. As they should be. I think my other team hasn't been treated with the respect that they should get. We have some very talented people, and very diverse people.AP: Do you mean your White House team when you say that?TRUMP: Yeah, my White House team. I think Reince (Priebus) has been doing an excellent job. I think that, you know, this is a very tough environment not caused necessarily by me. Although the election has, you know, look, the Democrats had a tremendous opportunity because the electoral college, as I said, is so skewed to them. You start off by losing in New York and California, no matter who it is. If, if Abe Lincoln came back to life, he would lose New York and he would lose California. It's just the registration, there's nothing you can do. So you're losing the two biggest states, that's where you start. OK. The Electoral College is so skewed in favor of a Democrat that it's very, very hard. Look at Obama's number in the Electoral College. His numbers on the win were ... but the Electoral College numbers were massive. You lose New York, you lose Illinois. Illinois is impossible to win. And you look at, so now you lose New York, Illinois, no matter what you do, and California. Right. And you say, man. Now you have to win Florida, you have to win Ohio, you have to win North Carolina. You have to win all these states, and then I won Wisconsin and Michigan and all of these other places, but you remember there was no way to, there was no way to 270.AP: Right.TRUMP: So she had this massive advantage, she spent hundreds of millions of dollars more money than I spent. Hundreds of millions ... Yeah. Or more, actually because we were $375 she was at $2.2 billion. But whatever. She spent massive amounts of money more and she lost. Solidly lost, because you know it wasn't 270, it was 306. So there's anger. But there was massive anger before I got there, so it's not easy for a White House staff to realize that you are going into a situation where you are going to be at no, where are going to get no votes. I mean, here's a judge who is No. 1 at Columbia, No. 1 at Harvard and an Oxford scholar. And he got three votes.AP: Three Democratic votes, but yeah.TRUMP: Three Democratic votes. OK. He's an Oxford scholar at the highest level. The No. 1, you know, one of the great academics, one of the great writers. No bad decisions with all ... nothing. He's like a ...AP: Do you think that you can break through that? I mean this —TRUMP: Yeah, I do.AP: Is one of the biggest challenges for a president.TRUMP: I think (I) can to an extent. But there's a, there's a basic hard-line core that you can't break though, OK, that you can't break through. There's a hard-line group you can't break through, you can't. It's sad. You can't. Look, I met with Congressman Cummings and I really liked him, a lot. Elijah Cummings (of Maryland). I really liked him a lot. And during the conversation because we have a very strong mutual feeling on drug prices. He came to see me, at my invitation, because I saw him talking about, he came to see me about drug prices because drug prices are ridiculous. And I am going to get them way, way, way down and he liked that. He said you will be the greatest president. He said you will be, in front of five, six people, he said you will be the greatest president in the history of this country.AP: He disputed that slightly.TRUMP: That's what he said. I mean, what can I tell you?AP: Yeah.TRUMP: There's six people sitting here. What did he, what, what do you mean by slightly?AP: He said, he said that he felt like you could be a great president if and then —TRUMP: Well he said, you'll be the greatest president in the history of, but you know what, I'll take that also, but that you could be. But he said, will be the greatest president but I would also accept the other. In other words, if you do your job, but I accept that. Then I watched him interviewed and it was like he never even was here. It's incredible. I watched him interviewed a week later and it's like he was never in my office. And you can even say that.___AP: And that's one of the difficulties I think presidents have had is that you can have these personal relationships with people from the other party, but then it's hard to actually change how people vote or change how people —TRUMP: No I have, it's interesting, I have, seem to get very high ratings. I definitely. You know Chris Wallace had 9.2 million people, it's the highest in the history of the show. I have all the ratings for all those morning shows. When I go, they go double, triple. Chris Wallace, look back during the Army-Navy football game, I did his show that morning.AP: I remember, right.TRUMP: It had 9.2 million people. It's the highest they've ever had. On any, on air, (CBS "Face the Nation" host John) Dickerson had 5.2 million people. It's the highest for "Face the Nation" or as I call it, "Deface the Nation." It's the highest for "Deface the Nation" since the World Trade Center. Since the World Trade Center came down. It's a tremendous advantage.I have learned one thing, because I get treated very unfairly, that's what I call it, the fake media. And the fake media is not all of the media. You know they tried to say that the fake media was all the, no. The fake media is some of you. I could tell you who it is, 100 percent. Sometimes you're fake, but — but the fake media is some of the media. It bears no relationship to the truth. It's not that Fox treats me well, it's that Fox is the most accurate.AP: Do you believe that? That Fox —TRUMP: I do. I get treated so badly. Yesterday, about the thing, you know when I said it's a terrorism ... it may be. I said it may be a terrorist attack and MSNBC, I heard, went crazy, "He called it a terrorist attack." They thought it was a bank robbery. By the way, I'm 10-0 for that. I've called every one of them. Every time they said I called it way too early and then it turns out I'm ... Whatever. Whatever. In the meantime, I'm here and they're not.___AP: Do you feel that one of the things with cable is there's such real-time reaction with everything you say?TRUMP: Yeah.AP: Can you separate that sometimes from that actual decision?TRUMP: The one thing —AP: That you have to do —TRUMP: OK. The one thing I've learned to do that I never thought I had the ability to do. I don't watch CNN anymore.AP: You just said you did.TRUMP: No. No, I, if I'm passing it, what did I just say (inaudible)?AP: You just said —TRUMP: Where? Where?AP: Two minutes ago.TRUMP: No, they treat me so badly. No, I just said that. No, I, what'd I say, I stopped watching them. But I don't watch CNN anymore. I don't watch MSNBC. I don't watch it. Now I heard yesterday that MSNBC, you know, they tell me what's going on.AP: Right.TRUMP: In fact, they also did. I never thought I had the ability to not watch. Like, people think I watch (MSNBC's) "Morning Joe." I don't watch "Morning Joe." I never thought I had the ability to, and who used to treat me great by the way, when I played the game. I never thought I had the ability to not watch what is unpleasant, if it's about me. Or pleasant. But when I see it's such false reporting and such bad reporting and false reporting that I've developed an ability that I never thought I had. I don't watch things that are unpleasant. I just don't watch them.AP: And do you feel like that's, that's because of the office that you now occupy —TRUMP: No.AP: That you've made that change?TRUMP: I don't know why it is, but I've developed that ability, and it's happened over the last, over the last year.AP: That's interesting.TRUMP: And I don't watch things that I know are going to be unpleasant. CNN has covered me unfairly and incorrectly and I don't watch them anymore. A lot of people don't watch them anymore, they're now in third place. But I've created something where people are watching ... but I don't watch CNN anymore. I don't watch MSNBC anymore. I don't watch things, and I never thought I had that ability. I always thought I'd watch.AP: Sure.TRUMP: I just don't. And that's taken place over the last year. And you know what that is, that's a great, it's a great thing because you leave, you leave for work in the morning you know, you're, you don't watch this total negativity. I never thought I'd be able to do that and for me, it's so easy to do now. Just don't watch.AP: That's interesting.TRUMP: Maybe it's because I'm here. I don't know.

Prior to her hospitalization for an apparent drug overdose on Tuesday, the singer had revealed she broke her sobriety in new single "Sober." Demi Lovato was hospitalized for an apparent drug overdose on Tuesday. Hours later, the pop star's representative confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that she was "awake and with her family" following the health scare. "Demi is awake and with her family, who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers and support," the statement read. "Some of the information being reported is incorrect, and they respectfully ask for privacy and not speculation, as her health and recovery is the most important thing right now." Los Angeles police said, earlier on Tuesday, that they responded to a call at 11:39 a.m. to a home on the 8000 block of Laurel View Drive in the Hollywood Hills, where Lovato lives, for a female victim of a possible overdose. The 25-year-old was reportedly administered Narcan, which is used to treat narcotic overdoses in emergency situations. The incident occurred just weeks after the former Disney Channel star and reformed addict wrote about breaking her sobriety in her latest track, "Sober." In the song, Lovato details her experience with withdrawals and the emotional aftermath of a relapse. The singer had been sober for six years. "Momma, I'm so sorry, I'm not sober anymore/ And daddy, please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor," she sings. "To the ones who never left me/ We've been down this road before/ I'm so sorry, I'm not sober anymore." Lovato posted a video of an early performance of the song on Twitter with the message, "Tonight I took the stage, a new person with a new life. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. It will never be forgotten." She most recently performed the song live at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles on July 22. Lovato reportedly got emotional onstage and forgot some of the lyrics at the end of the song. "Fuck, I forgot the words," Lovato said before walking offstage, an eyewitness recalled to Us Weekly, adding that the entertainer also "had tears in her eyes." Years before the release of "Sober," Lovato — who first checked in to rehab at the age of 18 in 2010 and then entered a sober house for approximately a year in 2013 — had been open about facing her demons. In 2011, Lovato was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after years of struggling with an eating disorder and self harm, in addition to her drug addiction. During a 2013 interview with Access Hollywood, Lovato revealed the moment of reckoning she had at age 19. "I was going to the airport and I had a Sprite bottle just filled with vodka, and it was just 9 in the morning. And I was throwing up in the car, and this was just to get on a plane to go back to L.A. to the sober living house that I was staying at," she recounted. "I had all the help in the world, but I didn't want it." In 2015, Lovato — who co-owns the L.A. treatment facility CAST Centers — explained to Women's Health why she decided to speak openly about her experience in rehab and become a mental health advocate. According to the Camp Rock actress, she had hoped her honesty would help others going through similar situations. "I remember sitting with my manager and my family and talking to them about whether or not to speak out about the issues that I was dealing with," she said about using her platform to raise awareness. "I knew that there were two options: I could either not talk about my stint in rehab and hope that it went away, or I could talk about it and inspire people to get help for their issues, as well, so that's exactly what I did." She also discussed her diagnosis and the work she has put in to maintain a healthy mind: "For years, people said I was depressed, and I actually didn't know myself why I was so upset and why I would have these episodes of mania — what I now know is mania." While appearing on the U.K.'s The Jonathan Ross Show in 2017, the "Sorry Not Sorry" singer said that her parents' tough love had helped her stay on track in recent years. "I knew that I had a lot of life ahead of me, but one of the main reasons of getting sober was so that I could be around my little sister because my mom and dad [said I couldn't be around her] if I was doing stuff," she said, adding that she was also thankful for the support from her fans and inner circle. "I had family and really close friends and my manager — they all were by my side through everything," Lovato continued. "I wouldn't be here without them. My fans too. I feel they gave me a reason to live and I'm forever grateful." Last year, the Grammy nominee was the recipient of the Spirit of Sobriety Award at the annual Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Prevention Summer Spectacular. In her acceptance speech, Lovato admitted that "every day is a battle." "You just have to take it one day at a time; some days are easier than others and some days you forget about drinking and using, but for me, I work on my physical health, which is important, but my mental health as well," she said. "I make sure I stay on my medications. I go to AA meetings. I do what I can physically in the gym. I make it a priority." In her 2017 documentary, Simply Complicated, Lovato offered insight into her initial attraction to drugs and alcohol. "I felt out of control the first time I did it," she said. "My dad was an addict and an alcoholic. Guess I always searched for what he found in drugs and alcohol, because it fulfilled him, and he chose that over a family." Elsewhere in the film, Lovato said that she "wasn't ready to get sober" during her first rehab stint as a teen: "I was sneaking it on planes, sneaking it in bathrooms, sneaking it throughout the night." In the wake of her apparent overdose on Tuesday, a multitude of stars — including Lady Gaga, Ellen DeGeneres and Ariana Grande — have taken to Twitter to express their well wishes for Lovato and have urged the public to be kind as she recovers. "We should all wrap our arms of love around Demi Lovato. I am so happy you're alive. Thank God," wrote Gaga. "If I know my monsters as well as I believe I do, we all wish you self-compassion and inner peace. And may you receive the love so many have for you. #ImConfidentinDemi Demi, I love you."

Former NBC host Billy Bush has lashed out at President Donald Trump for trying to cast doubt on the authenticity of the now infamous “Access Hollywood” tape, which captured Trump boasting about sexually assaulting women. “Of course he said it,” Bush wrote in a New York Times op-ed Sunday titled, “Yes, Donald Trump, You Said That”. Bush said he felt compelled to speak out after the president reportedly began telling aides and fellow politicians that the tape was fabricated. “President Trump is currently indulging in some revisionist history,” Bush said. The Brief Newsletter Sign up to receive the top stories you need to know right now. View Sample Sign Up Now “This has hit a raw nerve in me.” In the 2005 recording, which resurfaced during the final moments of last year’s presidential campaign when it was published by the Washington Post, Trump is heard lewdly bragging to Bush about groping and kissing women without their consent. Trump, on a hot mic, tells the Access Hollywood anchor about unsuccessfully trying to have sex with a married woman and how “you can do anything” to women “when you’re a star.” He said he was able to “grab them by the pussy.” After the recording’s release, Trump, then a presidential candidate, issued an apology and dismissed the talk as “locker room” banter. More recently, Trump has revisited the tape to question whether the voice heard is actually his, according to the New York Times. Bush, who was fired by NBC after the tape’s release, confirms the voice is undoubtedly Trump’s, but adds that he only recently realized that the talk could be more than “hypothetical hot air from America’s highest-rated bloviator”. “There were seven other guys present on the bus at the time, and every single one of us assumed we were listening to a crass standup act,” Bush wrote. His perspective changed when he read an account of 20 women who accused Trump of inappropriate sexual behavior. One woman’s story, about being pushed against a wall and groped, made “the whole ‘better use some Tic Tacs’ and ‘just start kissing them’ routine real,” Bush said. “I believe her”. Write to Laignee Barron at Laignee.Barron@timeinc.com.

If you’re looking for a way to cool down this summer without breaking the bank, Applebee’s has got your back. For the entire month of August, the restaurant chain is offering strawberry margaritas (or as they call them “Dollaritas”) for only $1. The beverage is made with tequila, strawberry and margarita mix and is served in a cold 10-ounce mug. Get push notifications with news, features and more. Applebee’s is known to give customers a good deal—they previously offered $1 Long Island Iced Teas last December, and most recently kicked off the spring season with their signature margaritas for only a buck. They also announced the return of their “all-you-can-eat” menu in January and added $1 Bahama Mamas to their menu in February. RELATED VIDEO: How to Make Watermelon Margaritas “It’s crazy to think that our most popular drink could get any better, but with the addition of strawberry, our guests are going to love how good this Dollarita tastes,” says Patrick Kirk, the vice president of beverage innovation at Applebee’s. “The Strawberry Dollarita is the perfect way to cool down on those hot August days and enjoy the final days of summer.”

Rasheed Thompson, 39 of Chicago, was arrested in connection with a series of dead bodies found in a freezer located in his basement. According to reports, the bodies had the words “Black Lives Matter” carved into the foreheads of the corpses.The Chicago coroners office made a gruesome discovery today after several 911 calls were placed by neighbors regarding their concern of suspicious activity at the residence of Thompson. At approximately 8 p.m., police were dispatched to South Pulaski Road and West Lexington Street. Upon their arrival, their arrival, authorities were met by a group of residents at the corner where they assisted police in locating the home in question. Police proceeded to the 3000 Block of West Lexington Street where they located the home. Authorities knocked on the door of the residence and was met by an African-American male, who appeared to be in his late 30’s and seemed to be “under the influence of drugs”.Upon entering the home, authorities indicated that the home “smelled of death”. The power was off in the house however authorities found a gasoline powered generated running in the kitchen.“A Black male, approximately in his 30’s, opened the door with the smell of alcohol and marijuana on his body. He appeared to be somewhat disoriented and his speech was slurred. We asked him for permission to enter the premises, however he seems reluctant to allow us to enter,” said Lt. Kyle Jennings. “After a few seconds, he mumbled “yes” to us. Once we entered the home, we were met with a very foul odor as if something was dead in the home. The power was off so we used our flash lights to look around. As we approached the rear of the home, a light was on in the kitchen. We asked the occupant for his name. He identified himself and told us he lived with his grandmother. In the kitchen, we found several handsaws covered in blood. Mr. Thompson pushed one of the officers and ran downstairs through a half-opened door in the kitchen.”Rasheed Thompson, 39 of Chicago, was arrested in connection with a series of dead bodies found in a freezer located in his basement. According to reports, the bodies had the words “Black Lives Matter” carved into the foreheads of the corpses.The Chicago coroners office made a gruesome discovery today after several 911 calls were placed by neighbors regarding their concern of suspicious activity at the residence of Thompson. At approximately 8 p.m., police were dispatched to South Pulaski Road and West Lexington Street. Upon their arrival, their arrival, authorities were met by a group of residents at the corner where they assisted police in locating the home in question. Police proceeded to the 3000 Block of West Lexington Street where they located the home. Authorities knocked on the door of the residence and was met by an African-American male, who appeared to be in his late 30’s and seemed to be “under the influence of drugs”.Upon entering the home, authorities indicated that the home “smelled of death”. The power was off in the house however authorities found a gasoline powered generated running in the kitchen.“A Black male, approximately in his 30’s, opened the door with the smell of alcohol and marijuana on his body. He appeared to be somewhat disoriented and his speech was slurred. We asked him for permission to enter the premises, however he seems reluctant to allow us to enter,” said Lt. Kyle Jennings. “After a few seconds, he mumbled “yes” to us. Once we entered the home, we were met with a very foul odor as if something was dead in the home. The power was off so we used our flash lights to look around. As we approached the rear of the home, a light was on in the kitchen. We asked the occupant for his name. He identified himself and told us he lived with his grandmother. In the kitchen, we found several handsaws covered in blood. Mr. Thompson pushed one of the officers and ran downstairs through a half-opened door in the kitchen.”Lt. Jennings and two other officers chased Thompson down the stairs which is where the foul odor had gotten stronger. When the officers got to the basement, they found a series of freezers scattered around the basement. With no trace of Thompson, one officer continued to search for him as the other two pried opened three locked deep freezers. Upon their discovery, 11 decapitated bodies were found frozen, while the heads where in ziplock freezer bags. All of the bodies appeared to have been Caucasian women, possibly in their early to mid-20’s. The heads that were found all had the words “Black Lives Matter” carved into the foreheads. The bodies were were preserved, possibly from being stored in the deep freezers.The police radioed for back up and the other freezers were opened where 8 more bodies in similar condition were found, however one of the women was still alive. Authorities at the scene helped the woman out of the freezer and waited for paramedics to arrive.“I was kidnapped by this Black guy after I left work earlier today. We talked for while at Starbucks, where I work, before everything happened. At first he seemed pretty nice but he had this weird twitch that happened every couple of minutes. He asked if he could walk me to my car and I said yes, but that is when everything went dark. When I woke up, I was in this basement and I saw that guy I was with earlier taking saws up the stairs. I cried for help and that is when he stuffed me into a freezer where I saw dead bodies. I must have passed out from shock or something but I am happy you guys found me,” said to police by the victim.Officer Douglas, who was searching for Thompson, found him in a crawl space in the basement. Police ran a background check on him and discovered that he was arrested during a protest for the police involved shooting death of Laquan McDonald. Thompson had no prior criminal record according to authorities.The names of the victims have not been released. Thompson was taken into custody by police and had later tested positive for PCP which authorities believe may have lead to Thompson’s crimes.

In an interview with an Australian news outlet on Friday, Lorde made comments some interpreted as suggesting she was on the outs with Taylor Swift. Now, the New Zealand pop star has tweeted a statement clarifying that that’s not the case. “Taylor is a dear friend,” she wrote. “I love her very much. … Really sh–ty to wake up to headlines about whether or not you’ve jumped ship on someone you deeply respect and ride for. I want to say one more time that Taylor has been there for me in all my dark and light moments these past five years. All of them.” Lorde did, however, take the opportunity to elaborate on the initial quote she gave in her interview, where she seemed to say that she doesn’t hang out much with the famous friends she’s made in recent years and isn’t “calling [her] idols” for advice. For one, Lorde noted that while some had thought she was referencing Swift as an “idol,” she was really just referring to David Bowie and Patti Smith, who she’d mentioned earlier in the interview. She also expounded on the flaws of describing Swift’s group of friends as a “squad.” “I’ve always found people’s perception of this ‘squad’ idea frustrating in the past,” she wrote. “It was never some exclusive club or secret society, but a wide circle of people, some of whom I know, and some who I’ve never met, like most wide groups of friends. Forgive me for the mild eyeroll I popped when it was brought up as if we’re all blood members of a secret cult.” Of course, Lorde — whose second album, Melodrama, debuted at the top of Billboard’s albums chart last month — brushed the whole thing off. “I f—ed up an interview question,” she concluded. “Now go sip a beverage and head out on a walk.” See her complete note below.

Here is why Prince Harry broke protocol by asking William to be best man Both Prince Charles and Prince Edward didn't have a best man on their wedding days Kensington Palace announced the exciting news that Prince Harry had asked his older brother, Prince William, to be his best man at his wedding to Meghan Markle on Thursday - but having a best man at a royal wedding isn't the traditional protocol. In fact, instead of best men, those who are with the groom on the day are usually called 'supporters'. However, Harry isn't the first royal to change the protocol, as Prince William asked him to be his best men at his wedding to Catherine Middleton back in 2011. Prince Harry has asked William to be his best man The couple announced it months before their big day, while Prince Harry and Meghan confirmed the news just three weeks before their wedding on 19 May. According to The Times, William opted for the term as it "had more relevance to his life than the alternative". Meanwhile, their father Prince Charles had his younger brothers, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, as his 'supporters' during his wedding to Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981, and Edward had his two brothers as supporters on his own wedding day. READ: Harry and Meghan choose Britain's Got Talent star to perform at royal wedding Loading the player... Kensington Palace confirmed Prince William would be Harry's best man in a statement which read: "Prince Harry has asked his brother The Duke of Cambridge to be his best man at his wedding to Ms. Meghan Markle. Prince Harry served as best man to The Duke of Cambridge at his wedding to Miss Catherine Middleton in 2011. The Duke of Cambridge is honoured to have been asked, and is very much looking forward to supporting his brother at St George's Chapel, Windsor on May 19th." Speaking about being Harry's best man, Prince William previously joked: "He hasn’t asked me yet, just to clear that up. It could be a sensitive subject. READ: New parents sympathise with dad-of-three Prince William after spotting him fall asleep

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Katy Perry headlined at BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend, and she treated her legions of social media fans with an eye-candy tasty morsel in her latest post ion Instagram. The photo is quite a feast for the eyes because the wigged-out singer is looking like she is about to be someone’s meal and she also likes this! The ‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer is currently promoting her new single which is called Bon Appetite with this veggie-infuse photo. Together this funny picture the 32-year-old wrote “late night snack.” late night snack ??? #bonappetit [email protected] A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on May 27, 2017 at 6:25pm PDT It has been quite a busy week full of ups and down for the pop star as she appeared on the season finale of Saturday Night Live in NYC, and she had some amazing performances. Last Thursday night she also played an intimate show at London’s Water Rats club, in which she referred to the horrible bombing in Manchester that took place earlier during the week. ABS News reported that at the end of the singer’s 20-minute set, a set that was streamed live on Twitter, she addressed the tragic event. “It was hard. It was hard for you guys, it was hard for me because we all love music,” Perry told the concert goer. “And you think about it, and you think that’s my friend, that’s my sister, that’s my brother, that’s the person that loves music, you know. It’s awful.” Her strength will get her through all of these difficult times. In a new interview with Vogue magazine, Katy Perry said that “My education started in my 20s, and there is so much to learn still,” she told Vogue, as she recalled childhood times in which she was not “allowed to interact with gay people.” Perry said, “I came out of the womb asking questions, curious from day one, and I am grateful for that: My curiosity has led me here.” Advertisement Katy Perry was shortly married to Russel Brand, and she confessed that she learned a lot of lessons in her life such as patience, the art of saying no, and the fact that not everything has to end with marriage. She confessed that she is currently much more grounded than she was before.

Jennifer Lawrence revealed that negative reviews for mother! caused a strain in her romantic relationship with the film’s director, Darren Aronofsky. During an interview with Adam Sandler for Variety’s Actors on Actors series, the Oscar winner revealed that Aronofsky’s reactions to the film’s negative reception became “unhealthy” for them as a couple, and they eventually called it quits in October after one year of dating. “Normally, I promote a movie, ask people to go see it, and then it’s just out of your hands,” Lawrence, 27, said in the clip. “I normally just kind of let it go. Dating the director was different. We’d be on the [press] tour together, I’d come back to the hotel, and the last thing I want to talk about or think about is a movie.” “He comes back from the tour, and that’s all he wants to talk about and I get it,” she continued. “It’s his baby. He wrote it. He conceived it. He directed it. I was doing double duty trying to be a supportive partner, while also being like, ‘Can I please, for the love of God, not think about mother! for one second?’” Lawrence said that reading the reviews made her be extra protective of him, so she had to put an end to it. “I finally was just like, ‘It’s not healthy. Neither of us are doing it because if I read it, I start getting defensive.’ Especially because it’s my man,” she said. “It’s awesome, what we did — some people hate it and the people who hate it, really hate it. But it’s nothing that needs to be defended and if I read a negative review, I just feel defensive.” The American Hustle actress and the Black Swan director, 48, first met on the set of the psychological horror film. They sparked dating rumors in September 2016, and two months later they were spotted kissing in New York City. “They get along really well,” a source told Us at the time. In September, Lawrence spoke about the director in an interview with Vogue: “We had energy. I had energy for him. I don’t know how he felt about me,” Lawrence told the magazine. “For the past year, I’ve been dealing with him as just a human. I’ve been in relationships before where I am just confused. And I’m never confused with him.” The Hunger Games actress has previously dated Nicholas Hoult and Coldplay’s Chris Martin. Aronofsky was previously engaged to Rachel Weisz, with whom he shares 11-year-old son Henry. Sign up now for the Us Weekly newsletter to get breaking celebrity news, hot pics and more delivered straight to your inbox! Want stories like these delivered straight to your phone? Download the Us Weekly iPhone app now!

Christmas is a time for goodwill, seasonal cheer, and forgiveness, so it seems fitting that the royal family is set to move past some recent rumors to once again celebrate Christmas en masse at the royal estate of Sandringham. Despite talk of sibling rivalry, tearful duchesses, and diva-like behavior in the court of Kensington Palace, William and Kate Middleton and Harry and Meghan Markle will be together on Christmas Day, the Palace has confirmed. The news comes just after Kensington Palace attempted to snuff out reports of difficulty between the duchesses with a terse comment to The Sun over the weekend. Although it is William and Kate’s turn to visit the Middletons this year (they usually alternate Christmas between their two families and spent Christmas with the Queen last year), royal sources say that they have decided to join the royal family for Christmas Day. It is believed they will then head to Bucklebury, Kate’s parents’ hometown, to enjoy a second Christmas with her family. Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton, revealed in her first-ever interview, published in The Daily Telegraph over the weekend, that she has prepared an extra-special Christmas this year to welcome the two newest family members, her grandsons Prince Louis and Arthur, son of Pippa Middleton. There will be no fewer than 12 Christmas trees at Bucklebury Manor, the Middleton family’s home, with one just for Prince George to decorate, but the Cambridges will have to skip the Middletons’ traditional smoked salmon and Champagne brunch on Christmas morning because they will be with the Queen and the rest of the royal family at church in Norfolk. It will be the first time the Cambridges and the Sussexes, a.k.a the “Fab Four,” will have been pictured together since reports of a simmering feud rocked the Palace. It was reported this weekend that courtiers have launched a “mole hunt” to try to uncover who has been leaking stories of tensions between Harry and William and Kate and Meghan. Reports of discord between the couples emerged after Kensington Palace announced last weekend that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would be moving out of Kensington Palace in the new year and into Frogmore House in Windsor. Since then it has been claimed that Kate and Meghan don’t get along and that the brothers have fallen out because William voiced concerns about how quickly Harry’s relationship with Meghan was moving. The Queen, who dislikes any rumors of discord regarding her family, will no doubt be relieved that the family will be coming together on Christmas Day. After the family celebrates with a turkey dinner on Christmas Eve, the sight of the foursome at church on Christmas morning will, courtiers hope, put an end to the unhappy narrative that the couples have fallen out. More Great Stories from Vanity Fair — We took a closer look at that “Hurricane Meghan” rumor — Sugarplum fairyland gets high tech in Atlanta’s newfangled Nutcracker — Is drama rising between Harry and William? — Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy is not so sure about this — Meghan Markle-inspired holiday gifts! Looking for more? Sign up for our daily newsletter and never miss a story.

Although Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins were born a month earlier, their names were only recently revealed on Friday. According to Beyoncé’s Instagram, the names are Rumi and Sir Carter, two handles that are definitely unique enough to keep company with the likes of Blue Ivy. Beyoncé announced that she and Jay Z would be expecting not one, but two new additions to the family in February of this year with an artistic Instagram photo of herself clad in a veil and an exposed baby bump that sent the Internet into a tizzy. “We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over,” the “Lemonade” singer captioned the photo. The Brief Newsletter Sign up to receive the top stories you need to know right now. View Sample Sign Up Now Beyoncé shared a series of photos throughout her pregnancy, many who featured their 5-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. The twins’ birth was one of the most widely anticipated events of 2017, with Beyoncé’s avant garde Instagram pregnancy announcement breaking a Guinness World Record for most liked photo on Instagram. The power couple, who married in 2008, welcomed Blue – who is now five – on January 7, 2012. See the name announcement in all its glory below. Write to Cady Lang at cady.lang@timemagazine.com.

Washington (CNN) "Clueless" star and former Fox News commentator Stacey Dash is withdrawing her congressional bid, a representative for the actress confirmed to CNN Friday. "After much prayer, introspection and discussions with my family, I am withdrawing my candidacy for California's 44th Congressional District," Dash said in an email statement to CNN. The news comes one month after the actress and outspoken Republican filed paperwork to run in California's 44th district , which is currently represented by Democrat Nanette Barragán. Her campaign slogan was "Dash to D.C." "I started this run with the intention to address the pressing issues in the district where I live," Dash said in the statement. "I hoped, and remain hopeful, that I can assist people living here on the national level. My goal was, and remains, to improve the lives of people who have been forgotten for decades by the Democratic Party." Read More

The Carter clan is growing! Beyoncé and Jay Z welcomed twins earlier this week, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly. Queen Bey, 35, announced in February that she and the rapper, 47, were expanding their family. “We would like to share our love and happiness,” Beyoncé captioned an Instagram photo of her bare bump at the time. “We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes.” The “Hold Up” singer documented her pregnancy on social media and made several red carpet appearances while expecting. Although she had to pull out of her headlining Coachella appearance, she attended the Grammys, the Beauty and the Beast premiere and the inaugural Wearable Art Gala at the California African American Museum. The couple’s new twins join their daughter Blue Ivy, 5. “They have been trying for a long time and now to be blessed with twins they are so over the moon. It’s even better than they wished for,” a source exclusively told Us earlier this year. “Blue is so excited to be a big sister!” Beyoncé and Jay Z tied the knot in 2008 and recently celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary. Showbiz 411 was the first to report the twins’ birth. Sign up now for the Us Weekly newsletter to get breaking celebrity news, hot pics and more delivered straight to your inbox! Want stories like these delivered straight to your phone? Download the Us Weekly iPhone app now!

Jason Hoppy and reality star Bethenny Frankel finalized their divorce in July 2016 after over four years of negotiations. Hoppy's ex-wife Bethenny Frankel who was listed as the sixth highest paid reality TV star in 2016 has gained the fame and money after starring in series like Bravo and The Real Housewives of New York City. The New York Times-bestselling author is also a founder of an organization called B Strong which helps needy women- recently her organization went to Mexico to help earthquake victims. Frankel also recently sent four planes full of supplies to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria victims. Has the divorce changed Hoppy's net worth? We're discussing Bethenny Frankel's ex-husband Jason Hoppy's sources of income, net worth and divorce here! How Much Is Jason Hoppy's Net Worth? What Are His Sources Of Income? Jason Hoppy's estimated net worth is $5 million. The credit to such an impressive net worth goes to his successful career as a real estate agent. He also once served as a pharmaceutical sales executive which helped him grow his net worth. The former pharmaceutical sales representative, Hoppy, used his experience in sales to further his career as a real estate agent in New York. He earns huge commissions by selling and buying houses, and other properties. Real estate agent Jason Hoppy Jason Hoppy appeared on Bravo TV’s reality show The Real Housewives of New York City in 2010 and Bethenny Ever After from 2010-2011, he was paid well for his stint on the shows. Hoppy's ex-wife Bethenny Frankel's estimated net worth is around $ 25 million. She listed as the sixth highest paid reality TV star in 2016. She made around $8.5 million from 2015 to 2016. She was also paid around $40,000 per episode of The Real Housewives of New York City in 2016. Being married to a rich spouse is another way to stabilize and increase one's net worth which Jason Hoppy did. Also read: Exes Marcus Lemonis and Bethenny Frankel back together? Or are they dating different people? In addition, Frankel who was previously married to Peter Sussman is also the author of many best-selling books. Her book Naturally Thin: Unleash Your Skinnygirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting in 2009 was listed at the No. 2 on the “How-To” bestseller list. Her another book “A Place of Yes” landed on The New York Times’ was also listed on the bestseller list in the Hardcover Advice category. Given that Hoppy was married to Frankel during the time when books and shows were a big hit, he benefitted quite a lot. And if he hadn't previously benefitted from Frankel's success, Jason Hoppy sure got his share in the divorce settlement. Jason Hoppy And Bethenny Frankel's Married Life Jason Hoppy and her ex-wife Bethenny Frankel had their first encounter at a New York City nightclub, Tenjune. On their first meeting, Hoppy impressed Bethenny with his attitude and confidence. Also read: Bethenny Frankel’s Ex-Husband Jason Hoppy’s Arrest :Know the Reason here in Details The couple started dating shortly after their first encounter. The real estate agent proposed the actress after dating her for about 11 months. Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy got married secretly in March 2010 at the Four Seasons hotel in NYC. Hoppy and Frankel welcomed their first child, Bryn Hoppy, together on 8 May 2010. Jason Hoppy with his ex-wife and their daughter, Bryn Hoppy Source: In Touch Weekly The couple called it quits after two years of marriage, they separated in 2012 and filed for divorce in January 2013. After four years, the divorce was finalized in 2016. Details On Jason Hoppy And Bethenny Frankel's Divorce Settlement Jason Hoppy and Bethenny Frankel's finalized their divorce after over four years of negotiations in July 2016. The divorced was delayed due to issues regarding the custody of their daughter and properties. Jason Hoppy with his ex-wife Bethenny Frankel Source: People The court hasn't revealed the divorce settlement money as it was confidential, however, Frankel previously paid Hoppy around $12,000 per month as a spousal support and $3,00 a month for child support. There was also a dispute for their $5.0 million houses in New York City. And, it was also reported that Jason Hoppy was happy after the court announced the settlement, that can only mean one thing-Hoppy got his expected share out of the divorce. Jason Hoppy Quick Facts Jason Hoppy was born on September 10, 1970. He is a native of New York City, New York, United States. He was born to Robert M. Hoppy and Carol A. Hoppy. Hoppy graduated from the University of Scranton. He has a sibling, Bryan Hoppy. Bethenny Frankel Quick Facts

Famous fashion favourites stepped out in an array of outfits this week, and we're here to break it all down for you. The ladies of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" kept their red carpet style streak going strong, with Natalie Dormer topping our list with her whimsical Vivienne Westwood gown. Jennifer Lawrence came a close section, looking dark and moody in Schiaparelli Couture, while Julianne Moore's dark red tresses looked beautiful against an emerald green Chanel couture gown. And we have to give special mention to Jada Pinkett Smith, who went braless in a sheer, shimmering gown, which we consider the prettiest naked dress ever. Check out this week's best dressed list below, and let us know in the comments if you agree with our picks: Photo galleryBest Dressed: Week Of November 16, 2015 See Gallery Best Dressed Of The Week: Natalie Dormer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jennifer Lawrence And More! 1/ 237 Best Dressed: Week Of November 16, 2015 1/ 237 Follow Huffington Post Canada Style on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter!

Image Courtesy Universal Music GroupSam Hunt's debut album, Montevallo, is now in stores featuring his breakthrough hit "Leave the Night On." The album title comes from the name of a city in Alabama about 25 minutes south of Birmingham. Sam played football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before moving to Nashville. Once he got to Music City, Sam ended up dating a girl who lived down in Montevallo. Though that relationship is now over, that girl is the main inspiration for the songs Sam wrote and recorded for his debut project. He tells ABC News Radio, "I spent a lot of time talking to her about songs. I probably should have included her as a co-writer on a lot of these songs because I spent a lot of time chatting with her." Spending so much time with that girl made Sam tap into a vulnerable side of himself he hadn't been able to display on the football field. "I got a lot of insight into females in general from being in a close relationship with her," Sam says. "I used a lot of that when writing on the songs, because a lot of the songs are relationship-based. I didn't want it to be just extra-macho." While Sam shows his sensitive side on songs like "Break Up in a Small Town" and "Take Your Time," he also comes off as a very confident guy on other tracks such as "House Party," "Speakers" and "Leave the Night On." Sam explains, "You know, I think there is a side of me personally that can be vulnerable, and there's also a side that can be the opposite of that." He adds, "I think it takes a strength to be vulnerable, so it is a weird paradox there that I think sort of happens on the album." Look for Sam to perform a song from Montevallo on ABC's Good Morning America on Tuesday and Live with Kelly & Michael on Thursday. Follow @ABCNewsRadio Copyright 2014 ABC News Radio

A month after taking a health-related break, Eric Dane is back on the red carpet with his family. The Grey's Anatomy alum's rep revealed in April that Dane would be taking a few weeks off from filming his TNT series, The Last Ship. The actor reportedly asked for break due to dealing with depression and personal issues. On Saturday, Dane attended the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball. MORE: 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Eric Dane's Daughter Steals the Spotlight by Hiding From the Camera Dane appeared with his wife Rebecca Gayheart, who co-founded the event, and their daughters Billie, 7, and Georgia, 5. The annual event, which raises funds to assist the homeless and impoverished, has been a family event since 2004. "We always make this a family affair," Gayheart wrote on Instagram. "I want my girls to know how important it is to give back." The outing was Dane's first since briefly stepping away from filming season five of The Last Ship. Gayheart told E! News that the family would be staying close in Malibu as Dane was returning to work. "Daddy's working in town, so we're going to be hanging close, we'll be in Malibu a lot, a lot of local trips visiting family," she said. Season four of The Last Ship premieres August 20 on TNT. Photo credit: Twitter / @trueviralnews Related: TNT Postpones 'The Last Ship' Season Premiere Due to Nightclub Shooting Scene Get Ready, There's a 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff Coming to ABC 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 13 Finale Just Ripped out Our Hearts and We May Not Recover

Is she, or isn’t she? According to Kendall Jenner, she isn’t! The model has responded to speculation that she’s pregnant in the funniest — and most relatable — way possible. Jenner retweeted an article questioning whether not she was expecting on Saturday, December 30, and hilariously wrote, “i just like bagels ok!!!” i just like bagels ok!!! https://t.co/4IxM9ECLOs — Kendall (@KendallJenner) December 31, 2017 As previously reported, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star posted a bathroom selfie on Friday, December 29, wearing a black-and-white polka dot dress. The 22-year-old model captioned the selfie “loner life” with an alien emoji. The photo shows Jenner, who routinely flaunts her bare midriff in crop tops and shows off her lean figure, showcasing what some thought was a bump. The photo sent fans into a frenzy as they wondered whether or not she was the fourth woman in her famous family to be expecting. Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner are pregnant, while Kim Kardashian is expecting her third child via a surrogate any day now. While Kylie is remaining mum about her pregnancy, multiple sources have confirmed to Us Weekly that she is pregnant with her first child with Travis Scott in early 2018. Jenner’s response prompted her followers to defend the reality star. One wrote, “What gives people the right to judge her body shape/size? I’m sure if she wasn’t a Jenner/Kardashian then this would be called body shaming? Not ok people.” Another asked, “Why must she be ‘pregnant’. It’s the season of good food, good wine and good company… honestly.” One fan simply commented, “You don’t even look ‘preggers’ smh. They tried it.” Sign up now for the Us Weekly newsletter to get breaking celebrity news, hot pics and more delivered straight to your inbox! Want stories like these delivered straight to your phone? Download the Us Weekly iPhone app now!

The Big Bang Theory is going out on top. Despite recent remarks by CBS that it was in talks for more seasons of the highly-rated series, the network, producing studio Warner Bros. TV and executive producer Chuck Lorre just announced that the comedy will end its run in May 2019 with its upcoming 12th season. The Big Bang Theory still will rank as the longest-running multi-camera series in television history per WBTV, spanning 12 seasons and a record-breaking 279 episodes, . “We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of The Big Bang Theory during the past twelve seasons. We, along with the cast, writers and crew, are extremely appreciative of the show’s success and aim to deliver a final season, and series finale, that will bring The Big Bang Theory to an epic creative close,” WBTV, CBS and Chuck Lorre Productions said in a joint statement. CBS The announcement about The Big Bang Theory coming to an end comes just two weeks after CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl said at TCA that “we don’t believe it’s the final season; we are in preliminary discussions to renew the show with the studio that produces it, Warner Bros.” I hear conversations about a possible two-year renewal were going on as recently as late last week. Eleven seasons in, The Big Bang Theory remains one of the biggest shows on television. Season 11 averaged 18.9 million viewers, even with Season 10. It was the second most watched series of last season, edging Sunday Night Football and only behind the now-canceled Roseanne. Among adults 18-49, Big Bang slipped a bit (4.4 in Live+7 vs. 4.9 last season) but still ranked as the second highest-rated entertainment program behind only NBC’s This Is Us. According to sources, the decision to end the series was largely a creative one made by the producers. It was perceived that Season 12 would be the show’s last when CBS in 2017 renewed Big Bang for seasons 11 and 12 after WBTV had closed new two-year deals with the cast. But then few expected that Big Bang would remain as strong in the ratings as it’s been, maintaining its viewership and top standing in the rankings when most broadcasting series have been sliding. To go beyond 12 seasons, Warner Bros. TV would’ve had to negotiate new contracts with the actors. The show’s original quintet are the highest-paid actors on TV with paychecks of around $1 million an episode. REX/Shutterstock There are no deals in place for next season between CBS and WBTV, between the studio and the cast as well as between the studio and the series’ creative staff. While this was not a business call as CBS and WBTV would’ve likely reached an agreement for more seasons, I hear that, with so many unknowns and not clear whether everyone wanted to come back, the producers had no desire to continue with the show creatively without the entire family on the show intact. That and the lure of leaving on top, as the highest-rated comedy on television, having achieved the milestone of longest-running multi-camera sitcom, sealed the decision to end the series. The final season of The Big Bang Theory will debut Monday, September 24 on CBS before moving to its regular time period on Thursday, September 27. “The Big Bang Theory has been the defining comedy of its generation,” Kahl said today. “All of us at the Network take exceptional pride in this series that uniquely combines creative genius, commercial ratings success, cultural influence and characters who became so popular, they are easily known by just one name. We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with Warner Bros., Chuck Lorre Productions and a brilliant cast and crew that has made such a ‘big bang’ and lasting legacy on the television landscape.” The Big Bang Theory, which debuted in 2007 and airs in syndication around the world, has received 52 Emmy nominations and 10 wins to date (though has never won for Outstanding Comedy Series), and 7 Golden Globe nominations. Since its off-network launch, Big Bang has been a syndication powerhouse and continues to deliver big ratings for TBS and the stations that carry it, with its success possibly marking an end of an era and may never be matched again. The Big Bang Theory is executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, Steven Molaro and Steve Holland. The series stars Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch. The Big Bang Theory is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., in association with Warner Bros. Television. In 2015, the first-ever UCLA scholarship created by and named for a television series, The Big Bang Theory Scholarship supports undergraduate students in need of financial aid who are pursuing their higher education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). And some fun facts: In addition to centering many of its episodes in the worlds of science and technology, The Big Bang Theory enjoys a healthy appreciation and support from the scientific community at large, including having a bee species (Euglossa bazinga), a jellyfish species (Bazinga Rieki) and a monkey at the Columbus Zoo (Dr. Sheldon Cooper) named in the show’s honor.

8th November 2018: Chris Pratt and Anna Faris agree to live no further than five miles away from each other for the sake of their six-year-old son, Jack. As part of their divorce settlement, in a deal approved by a private judge, the pair agree to do this for roughly five years, according to an article by TMZ. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Here's a detailed timeline of the rest of their relationship, from growing up 20 minutes from each other, to their split in 2017. 1970s and 1980s: Chris and Anna grew up just 20 minutes from each other in Washington state. my amazing mom teaching me to swim-@MomCBS pic.twitter.com/LgEsJJO4SL — Anna Faris (@AnnaKFaris) October 10, 2015 But they never actually met until they starred in a film together. 2007: Chris, 28, and 30-year-old Anna meet for the first time when they star in the comedy Take Me Home Tonight. Look – they get engaged in the trailer! Chris says he knew she was 'The One' immediately. But annoyingly she was married to actor Ben Indra at the time. “I knew I wanted to marry her pretty soon [after I met her,]” he told PEOPLE. “It took a while for me to admit it, because it would be crazy to be like, ‘I want to marry you’ the first day I met her. But I could have!” Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Chris and Anna in 2008 Getty Images He added in an interview with Elle, "We were friends first, but she left her husband at the end of the movie, and we started dating when we were back in LA. So we were friends, and I was there for her. And we had just played love interests, so we had this tight bond spending so much time and spending nights in Phoenix, but we never crossed the line. But we were, I think, developing feelings for each other at the time, you know? The day that she told me she was leaving her husband, I knew that I was going to marry her." Anna and Ben split at the end of 2007, and are officially divorced in 2008. Anna and Ben Getty Images 2008: Later on in 2008, the couple get engaged, and before they’re even married, they start wearing wedding rings. Chris said, “I just kind of wanted one. She got one and I was like, ‘I want one!’” 2009: Parks And Recreation's first episode airs, and everyone falls in love with Chris' character Andy. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 9th July 2009: The couple tie the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Bali. May 2012: Chris and Anna announce that they are expecting their first child. Getty Images August 2012: They welcome their son Jack. He arrives nine weeks early, and weighs just 3lb 12oz when he’s born. 2013: Chris is so busy working on Jurassic World and Guardians Of The Galaxy that he only sees Jack twice in six months. He says, “From his seventh month to his 13th month, I saw him twice. It’s tough. Anna told me his first sentence was ‘Dada’s working.”’ Pause. “I wonder how old he’s going to be when his sentence is ‘Dada needs to get a job.”’ 2015: Anna opens up for the first time about rumours of Chris’ infidelity. She says, "I had always kind of believed that part of the rumours of celebrity couples were sort of true because they had never been part of my life. I was like, 'Oh, maybe there's a kernel of truth to that.' It's been a little devastating because for us, it's like, 'What the heck?' “This has been blindsiding to us. We have an incredible relationship. It has been weirdly stinging.” 2016: Chris talks about the couple struggling with the jealousy they both feel when the other one films a sex scene. Getty Images Advertisement - Continue Reading Below “We have an understanding of what we do for a living, and I think that if I was married to somebody who was, like a schoolteacher or a different job, maybe it’d be a little harder for them to comprehend what exactly goes down and the sacrifices you have to make." The same year, Anna opens up again about how she is affected by rumours that Chris has cheated on her. “It made me feel incredibly insecure,' she told Isla Fisher on her own podcast, Anna Faris Is Unqualified. “Chris and I, we talk about this a lot. We grapple with a lot of the ideas of being a public couple.” She says they were tested about a year ago when "there were some tabloid rumours about strain in our relationship." She tried to ignore it, but said, "I just remember feeling so hurt in a way that bothered me, because I didn't want to think of myself as somebody who could be affected by tabloid shit." When Isla asks her what hurt the most and made her feel the most vulnerable, Anna explains that "it was a combination of things. "I take pride in how great my relationship is with Chris, but having said that, of course, in this crazy world where he's off doing movies and I'm in LA. raising our child, of course I'm going to feel vulnerable, like any normal human would." Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 19th January 2017: Chris stars alongside Anna in her show Mom. Let the countdown begin!!! I am appearing in @MomCBS with my real life wife @AnnaKFaris this Thursday the 19th!!! pic.twitter.com/peEidwM4zq — chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) January 17, 2017 4th May 2017: Chris posts a Mother’s Day tribute to Anna on his Instagram page. This is his last post featuring Anna before they announce their split. 23rd June 2017: Anna posts a photo of Chris and Jack, and captions it: “My main men.” This is Anna’s last post on social media about Chris before their separation is announced. 7th August 2017: Chris and Anna announce their separation. They both post statements on their social media. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 16th August 2017: Anna breaks her silence, and speaks about her and Chris' split for the first time. In a short statement at the beginning of her podcast, Anna Faris Is Unqualified, she thanks her fans and listeners for having her back, saying: “Hey dear listeners, I just want to thank you all so much for all the love I’ve been receiving, and I truly love you.” 19th September 2017: Chris has nothing but nice things to say about Anna's Emmy appearance. "I know she did great," Chris stated, via TMZ. "Anna did an amazing job, man. She rules. Her and Allison, they both looked great. Go watch Mom on CBS." Anna at the Emmys Getty Images 18th October 2017: Two months after the split, Anna maintains, in an interview with People, that they two are still very much part of the other's life. "We’ll always have each other and be incredible friends. "There is still so much laughter in our lives together, and he is so proud of me, still. We watched each other grow, and he still cracks me up all the time. And I think I crack him up—unless he’s a really good actor and great at faking laughter." Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Advertisement - Continue Reading Below She also saw the internet's reaction to the breakup and gets it: "It’s understandable that people seemed so invested in our happiness together," she said. "All I can say about that is, it’s all true, that we truly adore each other, and we love each other, I think it still comes through." 2nd December 2017: Chris officially files for divorce from Anna, citing irreconcilable differences. TMZ reveals that Anna filed her response to the divorce at the same time, with both parents requesting joint custody of their five-year-old son Jack. Divorce documents list the date of split as 13th July, nearly a month before the couple publicly announced their split with a statement on 6th August. 18th April 2018: Chris opens up about the couple's divorce for the first time. "Divorce sucks," Chris told Entertainment Weekly. "But at the end of the day, we've got a great kid who's got two parents who love him very much. "And we're finding a way to navigate this while still remaining friends and still being kind to one another. It's not ideal, but yeah, I think both of us are actually probably doing better." Getty Images 29th August 2018: A year after they called time on their relationship, Chris Pratt and Anna Faris have been spotted on a walk together. The former couple were seen on Monday and Tuesday going for walks, according to E!News. On Monday they were with their son Jack in Santa Monica, California, and on Tuesday morning they were together again. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Whether this means anything romantic is on the horizon for them is unclear. Especially as Chris has been seeing Katherine Schwarzenegger since the beginning of the summer. And Anna has been dating cinematographer Michael Barrett since last November. Getty Images 29th August 2018: A year after they called time on their relationship, Chris Pratt and Anna Faris have been spotted on a walk together. The former couple were seen on Monday and Tuesday going for walks, according to E! News. On Monday they were with their son Jack in Santa Monica, California, and on Tuesday morning they were together again. Whether this means anything romantic is on the horizon for them is unclear. Especially as Chris has been seeing Katherine Schwarzenegger since the beginning of the summer. And Anna has been dating cinematographer Michael Barrett since last November. Follow Anna on Twitter.

Teresa Giudice has been known for her zen, namaste attitude after returning from her 11-month prison stay. But on Wednesday’s Real Housewives of New Jersey, the mother of four got back to her table-flipping ways when rumors surfaced that she was cheating on her husband Joe Giudice. As viewers know, Joe is currently away serving a 41-month prison sentence — giving Teresa an opportunity to find romance with other people, longtime RHONJ guest Kim DePaola claimed. “I hear since Joe went away that she’s rekindling old frames,” she told Housewives Siggy Flicker and Dolores Catania while prepping for the fashion show at her fashion boutique, Posche. “It’s not a rumor ’cause you’re going to find out it’s not,” DePaola added. “I’ll bet Posche on it right now. I think he treated her horribly and I was happy that she’s moving on!” She may have been certain with her allegations, but Teresa sure found fault with the claims when Flicker and Catania passed them back to her. “I’m f—— fuming right now. I’m f—— fuming,” Teresa, 45, told the duo while at a group dinner with fellow New Jersey Housewives Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs and Friend of the Housewives Danielle Staub. “She’s such a f—— bitch!” Teresa screamed of DePaola, later throwing a glass against the restaurant’s wall behind her. “It’s not f—— true! Are you kidding me, it’s not true!” Teresa and Joe Giudice Paul Zimmerman/Getty Flicker and Catania sure didn’t believe DePaola when they first heard the claims. “What are you talking about right now? Doesn’t matter, ’cause you know what rumors are? Just rumors!” Flicker said. “That’s all rumors. He’s not cheating and there’s no proof of it. Anybody can say anything, unless you have a picture of the wee-wee entering the cookie, who gives a s—? … People need to mind their own business. This woman has been through hell and back and she’s out there doing events, making money, and working her butt off for her children!” “Kim D’s always been a good friend to me, but spreading rumors about people’s marriages or their children is hitting below the belt,” Flicker told viewers. Added Catania: “There aren’t any old flames — Joe’s the only man she’s ever been with!” Kim DePaola Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images) Still, when she heard about DePaola’s claims from her friends, Giudice was certain that Catania — whom she has known for 20 years — hadn’t had her back. “You should have f—— stuck up for me,” Giudice yelled at Catania. “[Siggy] said [she] did, I don’t know if [you] did.” That accusation pushed Catania off the ledge. “I did! When is enough enough? Huh? When is it a-f—— ’nuff?” Catania asked, bringing up Giudice’s decision to believe Danielle Staub over her in a previous argument. “I stuck up for you. Did you stick up for me against Danielle? I did and you didn’t. I did, and don’t think I will again.” “We did stick up for you!” Flicker reinforced. “I yelled, ‘It’s a rumor and it’s heresy, shut your mouth!’ We said it wasn’t true.” Dolores Catania and Siggy Flicker Marcus Owen/startraksphoto.com Their words weren’t enough for Giudice and Gorga, who have a long history of feuding with DePaula and were angry that Flicker and Catania were still going to walk in DePaola’s upcoming fashion show — an event thrown to help raise money for charity. “This is so crazy to me. Not only has Kim D done what she’s done for all these years to hurt me and my family, but now on top of it, she’s saying that Teresa’s a cheater. And Siggy and Dolores still are gonna go and support this woman?” Gorga asked viewers. “I’m completely baffled by it. Everything that they say they stand for to me is bulls—. “Yous two are f—— going and walking in her f—— show? Are you f—— kidding me?” Giudice asked. “Dolores, we don’t live in Switzerland. You gotta pick a side. This is your friend. Welcome to New Jersey,” Gorga said. “I have been called a stripper, a whore, I have been told my husband is a piece of s— and that my children are a piece of s—. Don’t you see what this vile human is?” RELATED VIDEO: What Advice Would Teresa Giudice Give Herself Before Joining ‘RHONJ’? But Catania wasn’t backing down. “You don’t tell me what to do,” she told Gorga, before walking out with Flicker. “I pity Teresa for not seeing that I am the truest friend that she has. Teresa, guess what — you’ve been much closer to Kim D than I’ve ever been. Not too long ago, you and Kim D were spreading rumors about Melissa. So now the hypocrites that they are are turning on me. I don’t get it.” Without them by her side, Giudice decided that she, Gorga, Josephs and Staub were going to go to the Posche show next week and confront DePaola. “I can’t believe that f—— bitch said that. I can’t believe they’re f—— supporting her after what she did to you, what she did to me. It’s just pretty screwed up,” Giudice said. “I think I need to go there and confront this f—— bitch.” Her friends were by her side. “The line in the sand has been drawn!” Staub said. The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs Wednesdays (9 p.m. ET) on Bravo.

NBC News Fires Matt Lauer After Complaint Of 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior' Enlarge this image toggle caption Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Updated at 8:10 p.m. ET NBC News says it has fired longtime Today host Matt Lauer following a complaint about "inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace." Today co-host Savannah Guthrie read a statement on-air from NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack on Wednesday morning: "On Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer. It represented, after serious review, a clear violation of our company's standards. As a result, we've decided to terminate his employment. While it is the first complaint about his behavior in the over twenty years he's been at NBC News, we were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident." Lack added that NBC wanted to "create a workplace environment where everyone feels safe and protected" and that management is "deeply saddened by this turn of events." NBC said Wednesday evening that, after the firing was announced, the company received two more complaints against Lauer. Lauer's agent so far has not responded to requests for comment. NPR's David Folkenflik reports that the allegation against Lauer was brought by "a younger colleague" who cited "Lauer's conduct at the 2014 Olympics" in Sochi, Russia. The woman, who has not been identified, said that she was sexually harassed by Lauer at the Olympics and that the harassment continued afterward. "NBC is the largest single player at the Olympics — it's the games' longtime American broadcaster and underwriter," David notes. "Lauer was the brightest network star there." At the time that the one woman came forward with her complaint, NBC also knew that Variety and The New York Times were both "reporting on Lauer's behavior toward women," David reports. Variety reports that multiple women at NBC say they were sexually harassed by Lauer. The story is based on a two-month investigation during which the magazine conducted "dozens of interviews with current and former staffers," including three women whose accounts were corroborated by friends and colleagues who were told of the harassment at the time. The three women asked to remain anonymous for fear of professional repercussions. Lauer allegedly gave a female colleague a sex toy with an explicit note about how he wanted to use it on her. According to Variety, he exposed himself to another female employee and then "reprimanded her for not engaging in a sexual act," and he made lewd comments verbally or in text messages in front of other employees, including references to their performance in bed. The report quotes "a former producer who knew first-hand of these encounters" as saying that Lauer's fame and status as a married man prevented him from seeking sexual relations elsewhere. "So he'd have to do it within his stable, where he exerted power, and he knew people wouldn't ever complain," said the producer. Lauer's conduct wasn't a secret at Today, according to numerous sources, Variety reports. But the popular host went to lengths to conceal his behavior. "Lauer, who was paranoid about being followed by tabloid reporters, grew more emboldened at 30 Rockefeller Center as his profile rose following Katie Couric's departure from 'Today' in 2006. His office was in a secluded space, and he had a button under his desk that allowed him to lock his door from the inside without getting up. This afforded him the assurance of privacy. It allowed him to welcome female employees and initiate inappropriate contact while knowing nobody could walk in on him, according to two women who were sexually harassed by Lauer." Lauer joined Today as the news anchor in 1994 and became a co-anchor in 1997, according to NBC. He was the highest-paid person at NBC News, as David reports, taking in more than $20 million annually as "the core of the Today show, the economic engine that propels NBC's news division." After reading Lack's statement, Guthrie, who was joined by Today's Hoda Kotb, said, "As I'm sure you can imagine, we are devastated." She continued: "For the moment, all we can say is that we are heartbroken. I'm heartbroken for Matt, he is my dear, dear friend and my partner, and he is beloved by many, many people here. And I'm heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story. And any other women who have their own stories to tell. And we are grappling with a dilemma that so many people have faced these past few weeks. How do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly?" Guthrie added that many media organizations are going through a "reckoning" that is "long overdue." Folkenflik notes that Lauer showed up in gossip pages for his clashes with other NBC personalities, including former co-host Ann Curry, who left the Today show in tears. David continues: "His treatment of women is coming in for greater review as well, including his unrelenting grilling of Hillary Clinton at a town hall in the lead-up to the presidential elections ... and the tough stance he took toward Bill O'Reilly about the former Fox star's own accusations earlier this year. "Lauer said, 'You don't let your No. 1 guy go unless you have information that you think makes him look culpable.' "Now Lauer, NBC's longtime No. 1 guy, has been cut loose himself." Lauer is one of a string of high-profile media figures to be accused of sexual misconduct. CBS fired veteran host Charlie Rose last week after eight women accused him of sexual harassment over the course of more than a decade. Political journalist Mark Halperin, who was working as a commentator for MSNBC, was put on leave late last month over reports of sexually inappropriate behavior while he worked at ABC News. Two of NPR's senior news executives are no longer employed by the company following allegations of sexual misconduct. And later Wednesday, Minnesota Public Radio announced it was cutting ties with radio personality Garrison Keillor over allegations of inappropriate behavior with someone who worked with him.

Story highlights Rance Howard was cast in many of his son's movies He had a regular role in the TV show "Gentle Ben" (CNN) Longtime film and television actor Rance Howard, father of director Ron Howard, has died, according to a Saturday tweet from Ron Howard's verified account. "Clint & I have been blessed to be Rance Howard's sons. Today he passed at 89. He stood especially tall 4 his ability to balance ambition w/great personal integrity. A depression-era farm boy, his passion for acting changed the course of our family history. We love & miss U Dad," Ron Howard tweeted. Details of the death were not immediately available. Rance Howard was born Harold Engle Beckenholdt on November 17, 1928, in Oklahoma, according to the Internet Movie Database. He performed in a touring children's theater as a child and, as an adult, toured with Henry Fonda in the stage presentation of "Mister Roberts," according to the Turner Classic Movies archives. Read More

Her father died when she was just 11 years old. But Paris Jackson still feels the guiding influence of Michael, which she confirmed on Saturday with a new tattoo. The 19-year-old honored her late dad with a new inking of the word 'Applehead' in cursive on her left foot. The eight-year anniversary of the King Of Pop's death falls on Sunday. 'You lift my foot and guide me forward': Paris Jackson honored late father Michael with a new 'Applehead' tattoo which she unveiled on Saturday 'Applehead' was a term of endearment the icon would often call his loved ones and those close to him. 'With every step I take, you lift my foot and guide me forward. love you,' she captioned the Instagram photo. Just this week the actress went on an expletive-ridden Instagram rant at her haters, who criticize her for - among other things - her tattoos. 'A lot of s**t is said about me and people I know and people I'm related to. This is for the people who don't agree with who I am and what I do,' she spat in the dimly-lit series of clips. Influence: 'With every step I take, you lift my foot and guide me forward. love you,' she captioned the Instagram photo Nickname: 'Applehead' was a term of endearment the icon would often call his loved ones and those close to him 'Yeah, I get it. Y’all don’t like the tattoos, y’all don’t like the profanity, y’all don’t like... my free spirit, my outspokenness and how I’m a young chick and I should be quiet.' She then went on to insist that she is doing all that she can to make a decent life - and set a decent example for other youngsters. 'I am a teenager, I am doing the best I can,' she continued. 'I’m working as hard as I possible can to make a living for myself and create my own life. 'I’m fighting for human rights, I’m fighting for animal rights, I’m fighting for the environment. Basically any liberalist movement that will create positive impact on this planet, I’m trying to get involved in.' Hitting back: Paris lashed out at her critics in a series of lengthy videos on Instagram on Wednesday night Public: Paris and Prince, and their younger brother Prince Michael Jackson II, made one of their first public appearances at their father's Los Angeles memorial service in July 2009 She also went on to suggest that much of the criticism she has faced may be due to the fact that many of the people who follow her are actually fans of her dad, who died unexpectedly on June 25, 2009. 'Most of my following is usually my father's following and they're a lot older, they watched me grow up,' she reasoned. 'They saw him when he was in his very, very younger [days]. 'So understand that the older people that are watching me and seeing what I'm doing don't necessarily agree with all of this because they have very conservative views.' Both she and her brother Prince have a number of tattoos honoring the late icon; in April the 20-year-old revealed his latest; a leg tattoo depicting his dad dancing with angel wings.

If you aren’t familiar with Kaia Gerber, consider this your formal introduction. The 14-year-old daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber is on the verge of supermodel stardom. In fact, she’s basically everywhere and her career reminds us of another famous model we love: Kendall Jenner. Kaia has so much in common with Kendall, we compiled proof that Cindy’s mini-me is the next big model of the moment (beware Kenny!). 1. She Nails Model-Off-Duty Style Kendall is known for her effortlessly cool jeans-and-a-tee #OOTD’s, and Kaia has clearly taken notes. gotpap/Bauer-Griffin/GC; Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto/Get 2. Her Name Begins with a K A very important fact. 3. She’s Landing Big Designer Campaigns From Alexander Wang to Roberto Cavalli, the model’s impressive résumé is longer than Kendall’s was at 14. 4. She’s Already in “The Squad” Of course we’re referring to Taylor Swift’s gang, which Kendall is also a part of. So is Cindy Crawford, in case you forgot about her cameo in “Bad Blood.” 5. She’s Also in Harry Styles’ Inner Circle They go on family lunch dates together, hang backstage at concerts and he even visits her at home. In fact, there’s more photos of Kaia and Harry then Kendall and Harry. 6. She’s Part of the Balmain Army Just like Kim paved the way for her sister’s relationship with Olivier Rousteing, Cindy introduced her daughter to the designer. (She also landed a new campaign for the high-fashion brand!) Michael Kovac/Getty; Richard Bord/WireImage 7. She Has Kendall’s 2012 Hair Kaia’s gorgeous mane reminds us a lot of the long hair Kendall rocked before she walked runways all over the world. Amanda Edwards/WireImage; Jason Merritt/Getty 8. She’s Graced the Pages of Teen Vogue The gateway gig to landing Vogue, Kaia posed for a gorgeous spread in the magazine earlier this year. Kendall landed two covers for the publication when her career was starting to skyrocket in 2014. Jason Kibbler for Teen Vogue Emma Summerton/Teen Vogue RELATED PHOTOS: Kendall Jenner’s Killer Catwalk Moments 9. And Already Landed a Vogue Paris Cover Just 5 months after Kendall covered French Vogue‘s 95th anniversary issue, Kaia and her mom posed for the April 2016 front of the iconic publication. Courtesy Vogue Paris (2) 10. She Understands the Importance of a Good Cindy Crawford Throwback Photo Almost as much as Kendall … RELATED VIDEO: Kaia Gerber’s Advice For Supermodel Mom Cindy Crawford 11. She Has a Hadid in Her Corner There’s KenGi and then there’s KaBell. 12. She’s Mastered the Sip-and-Stare Selfie Pose Tea is to models what Gatorade is to athletes. Are you convinced? Should Kendall watch her back? And if Kaia is the next Kendall is Kendall the next Cindy? Confused? Delighted? Share all your feelings below. –Brittany Talarico

As of Thursday morning, Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by multiple women. Many folks in Hollywood have come out against his alleged actions, including A-listers such as Jennifer Lawrence, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep, and more. However, others are willing to either hold back judgment or outright defend him. Apparently, Lindsay Lohan falls in the latter camp. In a recent Instagram story (that was deleted almost as quickly as it was posted), Lindsay recorded herself saying, "I feel very bad for Harvey Weinstein right now. I don't think it's right what's going on." In the video, she put an angel emoji under the name Harvey, a strange choice regardless of circumstance. Notably, the video was posted shortly after news broke that Weinstein's wife, Georgina Chapman, is leaving him, which Lindsay also commented on. "I think Georgina needs to take a stand and be there for her husband," she said. "He's never harmed me or done anything wrong to me. We've done several movies together and so I think everyone needs to stop, I think it's wrong. So stand up." Twitter was having none of Lindsay's defense of the former studio head, who has been accused of rape by at least three women, The New Yorker reported on October 10. That same day, the New York Times reported that Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, and other women alleged that Weinstein had sexually harassed them. Through a spokesperson, Weinstein has denied the sexual assault allegations, as well as any allegations of sexual harrassment. More on this story: Best of Beauty 2017: Skin: Follow Rosemary on Instagram and Twitter.

It's been another eventful year for the British royal family, from Princess Charlotte's first royal curtsy to the 70th wedding anniversary of her great grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. There's also another royal baby on the way for Kate Middleton and Prince William, along with a royal wedding to look forward to in 2018. Below, a look back at some of the more exciting moments from Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, and beyond. 1. When Kate, Will, and Harry raced each other to promote mental health (February 5) As part of their Heads Together organization, Their Royal Highnesses hit the running track at Olympic Park with folks training for the 2017 London Marathon. While Kate was the only one properly dressed for the race, she finished last. 2. When Kate and Will looked like a million bucks at the 70th EE British Academy Film Awards (February 12) Getty Kate’s off-the-shoulder gown, complete with a gorgeous bouquet print, was made possible by one of her favorite fashion houses, Alexander McQueen. Prince William looked pretty great in his tux, too. 3. When Queen Elizabeth met an elephant (April 10) Getty Yes, that’s the Queen feeding a banana to Donna the elephant. The Duke of Edinburgh was also on hand to help open the new Centre for Elephant Care at Whipsnade Zoo, the UK's biggest zoo, in Bedfordshire, England. 4. When Kate was photographed curtsying to Queen Elizabeth on Easter Sunday (April 16) Getty As per royal etiquette, one should curtsy upon seeing the Queen for the first time on any given day. This meeting generally takes place behind closed doors, so royal enthusiasts welcomed this photograph, which also showed William bowing, with open arms. 5. When William and Lady Gaga FaceTimed to talk about mental health (April 18) The Duke of Cambridge and @LadyGaga join forces to encourage more people to speak openly about their mental health #OKtosay pic.twitter.com/kCuQyS3Svn — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 18, 2017 As part of Kate, William, and Harry’s latest #oktosay series with their Heads Together campaign, William and Lady Gaga opened up about their personal struggles in a four-minute video call, which was shared on the singer and the Prince’s social media platforms. “For me, the little bits that I’ve learnt so far is that it’s really important to have this conversation. You won’t be judged,” William said in the clip. 6. When Kate, William, and Harry cheered on runners at the 2017 London Marathon (April 22) Imagine getting a (foam) high five from the Duchess of Cambridge while clocking in another mile! At one point, a runner squirted some water at Prince William, who definitely did not see the droplets coming. Getty Getty 7. When the Cambridges unveiled a new Princess Charlotte photo ahead of her 2nd birthday (April 30) HRH The Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images Courtesy of budding photographer, the Duchess of Cambridge. 8. When Prince George and Princess Charlotte stole the show at their Aunt Pippa’s wedding to James Matthews (May 19) Getty Getty BRB squealing over these precious photos for the 29th time. 9. When Prince George and Princess Charlotte stole the show at the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony (June 17) Getty Getty Charlotte and George looking at planes is too cute for words. 10. When Kate arrived at the Royal Ascot celebrations in white lace (June 19) Getty Yes, that’s Alexander McQueen again. 11. When Canadian Governor General David Johnston broke royal protocol and touched Queen Elizabeth’s arm (July 19) Getty During a Canada 150 celebration in London, Johnston found himself in the middle of a teeny tiny scandal when he was spotted grazing the royal elbow of Queen Elizabeth II as they made their way down some carpeted steps. As he later explained to CBC News, “I’m certainly conscious of the protocol. I was just anxious to be sure there was no stumbling on the steps… It’s a little bit awkward, that descent from Canada House to Trafalgar Square, and there was carpet that was a little slippy, so I thought perhaps it was appropriate to breach protocol just to be sure there was no stumble.” 12. When Princess Charlotte delivered her first-ever royal curtsy (July 19) Adorable Princess Charlotte pic.twitter.com/QL5I01HhxC — The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 19, 2017 It happened moments before Charlotte boarded the plane in Warsaw, Poland, for Berlin with her brother George and their parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Upon landing in Berlin, Charlotte also perfectly executed her first diplomatic handshake. Well done, Princess! So cute! Princess Charlotte gives her first diplomatic handshake #RoyalVisitGermany pic.twitter.com/C3fXva87hK — Victoria Murphy (@QueenVicMirror) July 19, 2017 13. When Kate and Will made pretzels during an official royal visit to Germany (July 20) Getty Yeah, they should keep their day jobs. 14. When Prince George had this reaction while checking out helicopter models in Hamburg, Germany (July 21) Getty Adorable and relatable. 15. When Kensington Palace released a new photo of Prince George ahead of his fourth birthday (July 21) Chris Jackson/Getty Images 16. When Prince Philip made his final solo appearance at an official event (August 2) Back in May, Philip announced his retirement after completing more than 22,000 solo appearances over 70 years ever since becoming a member of the British royal family. For his final solo appearance, the 96-year-old bowed out with a tribute from the Royal Marines on a rainy day at Buckingham Palace. 17. When Kate announced that she was pregnant with baby number three (September 4) In a statement shared on its social media channels, Kensington Palace confirmed that the Duke and Duchess were “very pleased” to announce George and Charlotte’s future sibling. According to The Daily Mail, Kate is due around April or May 2018. Read the press release in full ↓ pic.twitter.com/vDTgGD2aGF — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 4, 2017 18. When George posed with his dad for this perfect first day of school photo (September 7) Chris Jackson | Getty 4-year-old George reported for his first day of full-time education at Thomas’s Battersea while accompanied by his dad, Prince William, and Helen Haslem, the head of lower school. His little walk to school was later shared on Kensington Palace’s official Instagram account. 19. When Prince Charles hung out with some sheep (September 14) This year’s Westmorland Show in Cumbria welcomed a royal judge in Prince Charles, who revealed in 2016 that he’s successfully used homeopathy to treat his cattle and sheep to reduce the use of antibiotics. 20. When Prince Harry and girlfriend Meghan Markle made their first official public appearance together in Toronto (September 25) Getty Getty The sighting was a momentous one for fans of the couple, who were first romantically linked in the fall of 2016. Their public debut, which happened at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, also came weeks after Meghan opened up about their relationship in Vanity Fair. “I can tell you that at the end of the day I think it’s really simple. We’re two people who are really happy and in love.” 21. When Prince Harry sat front row with Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Dr. Jill Biden at the Invictus Games (September 29) Getty Wow thanks for the invite, you guys. 22. When a pregnant Kate danced with Paddington Bear (October 16) Getty Getty In a surprise royal visit, Kate joined Prince William and Prince Harry at an event celebrating kids aboard the British Pullman, sister to the Orient Express train. Paddington Bear was also there to represent the cast of the upcoming Paddington 2 movie and somehow convinced the Duchess to show off a few dance moves on the platform. 22. When Prince Harry and Michelle Obama surprised a group of students in Chicago (October 31) The 20 lucky students got the meeting of a lifetime at Hyde Park Academy, which sits across the future site of the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago. Harry later spoke at the Obama Foundation Summit. 23. When Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrated 70 years of marriage (Nov. 20) Ahead of the big day, new photographs of the Queen and His Royal Highness were released on the official Royal Family Facebook page and other social media platforms. According to the release, the portraits were taken inside the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle by British photographer Matt Holyoak of Camera Press in early November. On the day of their anniversary, Elizabeth and Philip were joined by family and close friends for a celebration at Windsor Castle. Among those in attendance: Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward. Getty 24. When Harry and Meghan announced their engagement (Nov. 27) Getty Via Clarence House, Prince Charles confirmed his son Harry's engagement to Meghan. According to the announcement, Harry proposed in London in early November after seeking and receiving the blessing of Meghan's parents. The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/zdaHR4mcY6 — Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) November 27, 2017 Later that day, Harry and Meghan made their first public appearance as an engaged couple at Kensington Palace Gardens, where she revealed her gorgeous ring and told reporters she was "so happy." According to Harry, the proposal was romantic and he knew Meghan was the right one for him "the very first time we met." Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle are "thrilled and happy" to be engaged. pic.twitter.com/HBz30SbZVE — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017 Kensington Palace later announced the couple's wedding date: May 19, 2018. 25. When Kate and Meghan made their first public appearance together (Dec. 25) Getty Images Breaking royal tradition, Meghan joined Harry and members of the royal family for Christmas services at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. It was the first time Meghan was seen in public with future royal relative Kate Middleton. The two were also seen curtsying to Queen Elizabeth alongside Prince William and Prince Harry, who bowed as per royal etiquette. Getty Images Follow Peggy on Twitter and Cosmo Celeb on Facebook.

Kim Kardashian West can’t get enough of her baby girl! While spending some quality time with her daughter Chicago, 5 months, the proud mama documented their hang out on Snapchat. The video shows little Chicago wearing a white outfit while looking around the room with a collection of butterflies superimposed on top of her head. Eventually, the child’s gaze settles on the camera, letting the KKW Beauty mogul get a good shot of her daughter’s adorable face. Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements, plus celebrity mom blogs? Click here to get those and more in the PEOPLE Babies newsletter Chicago West Kim Kardashian/Instagram RELATED: Kim Kardashian West Says Her Kids Don’t Know She’s Famous: They ‘Have No Clue’ The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star previously gave her fans a glimpse of her youngest daughter last week, as she showered her daughter and 2-year-old son Saint with love. Earlier this month, she also shared a sweet family photo featuring all of her children. In the image, her daughter North, 5, clowns around in bed while snuggling with Saint and Chicago. “Welcome to the good life…” Kardashian West captioned the adorable photo. Watch the full special Born Kardashian streaming now on PeopleTV.com, or download the PeopleTV app on your favorite device. Chicago West and Kim Kardashian West Kim Kardashian/Instagram RELATED VIDEO: Kim Kardashian West Takes Saint and North to Disneyland — See the Cute Mommy-and-Me Snaps Despite the reality star and her husband Kanye West’s immense degree of fame, the mother of three says that her kids have no idea their parents are celebrities. “It’s pretty intense, but at home I’m not known,” she recently told ITV’s This Morning. “My kids have no clue what’s going on. So I don’t really feel it — I spend most of my time at home.”

Well that was quick! Within a week of reconnecting with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and The Weeknd are OVER! We’ve got EXCLUSIVE details on how she believes the Biebs is her true soulmate. Jelena fans that hung in there for years after Justin Bieber, 23, and Selena Gomez, 25, many splits are finally getting their dream come true in the former couple reuniting. While the two are supposedly just in the stages of reconnecting their friendship, they just haven’t been able to stay away from each other in the past week. Sel even broke up with her boyfriend of 10 months, The Weeknd, 27. That’s because Selena feels she and Justin were always destined to be together. “No matter what happens, and where life goes, Selena’s heart always ends up coming back to Justin. They truly do love each other deeply, but despite multiple tries they’ve never been able to make it work, and they’ve always ended up splitting,” a source close to Selena tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “Selena believes they’re destined to be together though, and that Justin is her soulmate, but they just met each other at too young an age to be able to make a go of it,” our insider continues. They were just teenagers when Jelena made things official way back in 2011. In the years since they worked hard to transition into being successful adult artists and are now two of the biggest singers on the planet! But it took a toll on their romance plans as it would for any young stars. “They still have those deep intense feelings for each other — they don’t just dissolve because they split — so, inevitably they end up agreeing to try to give it just one more try,” our source continues. The two were photographed having breakfast at a vegan restaurant outside of LA on Oct. 29, the third time in a week that they have been spotted hanging out after not seeing each other for at least the past year and a half. See Jelena’s most couples goal moments in pics, here. A second source tells us Selena has big hopes for the couple now that they’ve reconnected, especially after her dramatic kidney transplant over the summer. “Selena has always hoped that Justin would be the one she would marry. She has the biggest weakness for Justin, the first true love of her life. Selena’s health scare put her whole life into a new perspective and she has reevaluated having a family, getting married and everything else in her life,” our insider tells us. “She has always wanted everything out of life and now time is more precious than ever before. She is learning now to seize the day and take action on things. If she wants a happy ending with Justin, she needs to make it happen now.” HollywoodLifers, when do you think Justin and Selena will confirm they’re back together?

Selena Gomez has been named Billboard’s 2017 Woman of the Year. In her cover story for the magazine’s December 9 issue, she opened up for the first time about her amicable split from The Weeknd and reigniting her on-off relationship with Justin Bieber. “Something that I’m really proud of is that there’s such a true friendship [between us],” the “Bad Liar” singer, 25, said of her October breakup with The Weeknd, 27, whom she dated for 10 months. “I truly have never experienced anything like that in my life. We ended it as best friends, and it was genuinely about encouraging and caring [for each other], and that was pretty remarkable for me.” As for Bieber, 23, entering her life once again, Gomez said, “I’m 25. I’m not 18, or 19, or 20. I cherish people who have really impacted my life. So maybe before, it could have been forcing something that wasn’t right. But that doesn’t mean caring for someone ever goes away.” That goes for “people in general,” she added. “I mean, I grew up with Demi [Lovato]. Nick and Joe [Jonas] and Miley [Cyrus] — we’ve gone through seasons in our lives. I don’t think it’s as serious as people make things out to be half the time. It’s just my life. I grew up with all of these people, and it’s so cool to see where everybody is. It comes back to the idea of me remaining full. I think a true representation of love is beyond just yourself. … The littlest things are impactful.” Us Weekly exclusively revealed earlier this month that the Disney alum and the “Love Yourself” crooner are back together three years after they broke up. “Selena and The Weeknd just fizzled and ended amicably — it wasn’t dramatic and it wasn’t about Justin. But Selena always had feelings for Justin,” a source told Us at the time. A second insider countered that The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) “trusted Selena, but he really didn’t trust Justin.” Sign up now for the Us Weekly newsletter to get breaking celebrity news, hot pics and more delivered straight to your inbox! Want stories like these delivered straight to your phone? Download the Us Weekly iPhone app now!

IT'S the ultimate fairy tale romance - the glamorous American actress marries the handsome British prince. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement a year ago today and a whole lot has happened since then. Reuters 25 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are celebrating the wedding anniversary of their engagement announcement today The couple revealed that Harry had proposed on November 27, 2017, just over a year after Kensington Palace first confirmed their relationship. Meghan, 37, and 34-year-old Harry married at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19. They're now expecting their first child together, due in spring. Here, we take a look back at the pair's love story so far... Instagram 25 The couple met through mutual friend Markus Anderson, herewith Meghan The spooning bananas Glamorous Meghan first met Harry in 2016, after being introduced by mutual friend Markus Anderson at central London's Soho House in early June. Reports claim that Harry - who had 'lusted' after Meghan's Suits character Rachel Zane for two years - was immediately smitten and besieged the American with texts until she agreed to a date. The pair met in London several times, with Meghan papped in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, and in Los Angeles after Harry treated her to a weekend at his best friend’s house in the Hollywood Hills. Instagram 25 Meghan posted an Instagram snap in which she wore a blue beaded bracelet identical to one of Prince Harry's Getty - contributor 25 Harry was pictured wearing the same bracelet as Meghan during a summer trip to Africa In October, the first hint that the couple were dating emerged when Meghan posted a snap on Instagram of her wearing a blue beaded bracelet. Harry was pictured wearing the same bracelet during his summer trip to Africa, where he reportedly picked it up. After that, the trinket rarely left Meghan's wrist. On November 1, 2016, Meghan uploaded a cryptic Instagram post featuring a picture of two canoodling bananas, with the caption: "Sleep tight xx". Instagram 25 The actress uploaded a cryptic Instagram post featuring a picture of two canoodling bananas It's official Harry confirmed their relationship on November 8, 2016 - and made an unprecedented appeal via Kensington Palace for them to be left in peace. Royal fans took that as a sign of how serious it is between the pair, with a pal confirming it had "moved very fast and they can't bear to be apart". Kensington Palace has issued a statement this morning about the harassment currently being experienced by Meghan Markle and her family. pic.twitter.com/EuFZ4fmUIj — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 8, 2016 That awkward moment in Antigua… During an official visit to the Caribbean nation on November 21, 2016, Prime Minister Gaston Browne teased Harry by announcing: "I believe we are expecting a new princess soon. "I want know that you are very welcome to come on your honeymoon here… there will be nowhere in the world as special to spend your honeymoon, when that day arrives." Apparently the Prince was "clearly embarrassed" and "went bright red". Aww. Paul Edwards - The Sun 25 Antigua's Prime Minister Gaston Browne teased Harry that he was soon expecting a new princess Public dates In December 2016, we brought you the first pictures of the loved-up pair strolling through London on their way to West End show The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. The day before, they were reportedly spotted buying their first Christmas tree together in south London. In January, the couple enjoyed a romantic first holiday together after Harry whisked Meghan to Norway to see the Northern Lights. Getty - contributor 25 Meghan had met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge by January 2017 Meeting the family Harry was reported to have gained the blessing of Meghan's dad Thomas before the pair went public. On January 15, 2017, Harry introduced Meghan to the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace. In March she joined Harry at his mate's wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where he was an usher. But onlookers said THEY were the couple behaving most like honeymooners... Wedding bells? Suggestions that the couple were soon to tie the knot were ramped up a gear when Meghan shut down her lifestyle website The Tig after nearly three years. Having described it as her "passion project", reports stated that the actress's decision was related to her busy filming schedule and humanitarian work. Paul Edwards - The Sun 25 Meghan and Harry were spied having a smooch in the car park at the polo in Ascot The car park clinch While Harry took part in the annual Audi Polo Challenge in Ascot, Meghan was snapped planting a smacker on his cheek in the car park. The same weekend she was spotted cheering on her man from the sidelines. Harry's desperate dash Despite being invited, Meghan was notably absent from Pippa Middleton's wedding to James Matthews in May 2017, apparently to avoid upstaging the bride. But clearly keen to have his girlfriend by his side, Harry made a 100-mile round trip to pick her up from Kensington Palace and escort her to the party at the Middleton’s home in Bucklebury. Now, that's romance. Darren Fletcher - The Sun 25 Desperate for his girlfriend to be by his side at Pippa Middleton and James Matthews' wedding, Harry made a 100-mile round trip to pick her up The crown jewels In June 2017 it was reported that Harry gave Meghan a gold ring - which turned out to be too big, so she wore it on her thumb. He previously gifted her a Cartier Love bracelet, a Maya Brenner necklace with the initials "M" and "H" and a gold arrow ring. The birthday safari With both sharing a mutual love of animals, Harry treated Meghan to a romantic African holiday for her 36th birthday in August 2017. He was snapped putting a protective arm around his girl as they arrived, while she carried a gift from him swathed in bubble wrap. Louis Wood - The Sun 25 Harry whisked Meghan off for a romantic safari holiday in Botswana for her 36th birthday A source said: "Obviously he wants to show Meghan what an amazing place it is and create new memories together. "Harry's done a lot of conservation work in Africa with endangered elephants and black rhinos and he'll show them to the woman he wants to marry." Another pointed out that he wanted to "associate August with something joyful", referring to the anniversary of his mum Princess Diana's death. That loved-up interview In September 2017, Meghan opened up to Vanity Fair about being "really happy and in love" with her prince. She confirmed they met in the summer of 2016 and dated quietly for six months. Vanity Fair 25 Meghan opened up to Vanity Fair magazine about her love for the prince Meghan also said "there will be a time" when they're more prepared to share their life with the public but for now they want to keep things private. She added: "It's part of what makes it so special, that it's just ours. But we're happy. Personally, I love a great love story." So do we! The first official public appearance In September 2017, Meghan joined Harry at the annual Invictus Games in Toronto, where she lived and filmed Suits. Despite the fact they sat 18 seats apart, she was spotted cheering on her fella during the opening ceremony. Getty - contributor 25 Meghan was spotted cheering on Harry at the Invictus Games opening ceremony The next day they sat together for a Wheelchair Tennis event - and the pictures spoke volumes. Harry even flew out Meghan's mum Doria 2,500 miles from LA to join them for the occasion – and planted an affectionate kiss on his girlfriend's cheek while watching the closing ceremony. Getty Images - Getty 25 The intimate couple were pictured together at a Wheelchair Tennis event Getty - contributor 25 The besotted pair seemed to only have eyes for each other A big proposal It was confirmed on November 27, 2017 that Harry and Meghan were engaged. Meghan said they were roasting a chicken when Harry got down on one knee at his home, Nottingham Cottage. In their engagement interview, she explained: "[It was] just an amazing surprise, it was so sweet and natural and very romantic. He got down on one knee. "As a matter of fact I could barely let you finish proposing, I said: 'Can I say yes now?'" Harry replied: "She didn't even let me finish, she said: 'Can I say yes, can I say yes?' and then there were hugs and I had the ring... and I was like: 'Can I - can I give you the ring?'" Getty - Contributor 25 Meghan and Harry announced their engagement on November 27, 2017 The first royal outing On December 1, 2017, the couple made their first official appearance as an engaged couple. They headed to Nottingham, where they greeted excited crowds ahead of a visit to a World Aids Day charity fair hosted by the Terrence Higgins Trust. Getty - Contributor 25 The couple headed to Nottingham for their first royal engagement as an engaged couple Celebrating Christmas Meghan and Harry joined Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day service in Sandringham on December 25, 2017. Meghan also attended the Queen's Windsor Castle Christmas party for staff, in a sign that she'd effectively become a fully-fledged member of the Royal Family. A guest at the party said: "She asked everyone she met their names and what they did. It was very natural." Getty - Contributor 25 Meghan and Harry joined Prince William and Kate Middleton in Sandringham for the Royal Family's annual Christmas service The wedding The couple became husband and wife at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018. Meghan looked stunning in an off-shoulder gown by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy, which she paired with Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara. Getty - Contributor 25 Meghan and Harry married on May 19, 2018 Her father Thomas was unable to make the ceremony, leaving Prince Charles to walk her part of the way down the aisle. However, her mother Doria watched on proudly. The newlyweds sealed the deal with a kiss outside the church before embarking on a carriage ride around Windsor. Getty - Pool 25 They kissed for the crowds in front of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle Reuters 25 The couple embarked on a carriage ride around Windsor Getty - Contributor 25 Meghan changed into a Stella McCartney gown for the reception Meghan changed into a halterneck Stella McCartney dress for their reception at Frogmore House, which featured a royal dance-off and "beer pong" games. After the wedding, the pair were given the titles the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Visiting the Emerald Isle Meghan and Harry embarked on their first official foreign trip as a married couple in July 2018. They flew to Ireland, enjoying a short stay in Dublin. Meghan's Emerald Isle outfits came with eye-watering price tags - in the space 24 hours, the Duchess of Sussex wore an estimated total of £23,000 worth of designer labels. Getty - Pool 25 Meghan and Harry's first official trip abroad took them to Ireland A baby announcement Kensington Palace confirmed on October 15, 2018 that Harry and Meghan were expecting their first baby. A message on the Palace's official Twitter page read: "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the spring of 2019. "Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public." Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019. pic.twitter.com/Ut9C0RagLk — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2018 The announcement followed weeks of fan speculation about a potential pregnancy. It came as the couple landed in Australia for their first royal tour as husband and wife. Heading Down Under As news broke of Meghan's pregnancy, she and Harry were jetting to the South Pacific for their first royal tour. In a busy trip that lasted 16 days, the pair visited Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. The tour coincided with the Invictus Games, of which Harry is patron. Excitingly, Meghan gave us our first glimpse of her blossoming baby bump. PA:Press Association 25 Meghan and Harry jetted to the South Pacific in October 2018 AFP or licensors 25 The pair looked more loved-up than ever Getty - Pool 25 We got our first glimpse of Meghan's baby bump most read in fabulous wrap it up Woman's genius tip for wrapping pressies perfectly involves using HALF the paper Exclusive SLEIGHING IT Emma Willis talks life after Big Brother, renewing her vows and feeling broody OH BABY! Beauty consultant claims Meghan Markle's HAIR reveals much earlier due date HOLY JOLIE Iranian Angelina Jolie ‘lookalike’ Sahar Tabar posts photos of swollen lips MARK MY WORDS Meghan's 'playing dangerous game' with dad, claims Prince Charles' biographer BABY BOOM Teen with no clue she's pregnant shocked as docs move baby to reveal instant bump In more royal news, the Queen 'thinks the word pregnant is vulgar' and prefers to say women are 'in the family way', reveals royal insider. Meghan 'is regarded as difficult and demanding by family and staff' - but there's 'no big fallout' with Kate Middleton, royal expert reveals. And Harry wore a bizarre sleep tracker ring as he arrived for two-day Zambia tour without Meghan.

Following speculation earlier this week that Meghan Markle was seen walking her dog outside Kensington Palace in London, it's only natural to wonder how the Duchess goes about her day-to-day life when she's not partaking in royal duties. According to People, Meghan has a foolproof way for living a low-key life when she isn't working. As a source tells the publication, Meghan apparently "spends most of her weekends in the Cotswolds with Harry. When she does venture out to Pilates or to get her hair done, she normally goes incognito under a baseball cap." Just like in the movies, by wearing a cap and sunglasses, Meghan seems to manage going undetected in ordinary life. Of course, Prince Harry and Meghan signed a two-year lease on a home in the Cotswolds following their May 2018 wedding, per Country Living. Based on the Great Tew Estate, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are able to escape London at the weekend. Notably, as Country Living reports, Soho Farmhouse, where Meghan had her spa-themed bachelorette party, is based nearby, making the Cotswolds a real home away from home for the former actress. According to the Soho House website, the members' only club attracts mainly those working in "film, fashion, advertising, music, art and media sectors," with Meghan's close friend, Markus Anderson, being a consultant for the brand. Meghan and Harry are adjusting to their new life as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and it sounds as though they've found the perfect country hideaway to escape the limelight.

Production has been suspended on the sixth and final season of Netflix's House of Cards amid the Kevin Spacey sexual assault scandal. Deadline reports that Netflix and producer Media Rights Capital told them: “MRC and Netflix have decided to suspend production on House of Cards season six, until further notice, to give us time to review the current situation and to address any concerns of our cast and crew." This comes after Monday's news that show would end next year for its sixth season, and just before that, actor Anthony Rapp accused Spacey of sexual assault when he was 14-years-old in 1986. Production on the sixth season had already begun prior to this all. In another statement yesterday about the Spacey allegations, the two companies said, "Media Rights Capital and Netflix are deeply troubled by last night’s news concerning Kevin Spacey." House of Cards, considered to be one of the biggest moments in the careers of Spacey and Robin Wright (also increased the visibility of Mahershala Ali in mainstream entertainment) was Netflix's first major original series production, setting the stage for what we know now to be the game-changing streaming giant. Hollywood has seen a "floodgate" of accusations, with victims coming forward speaking about their stories after the Harvey Weinstein debacle.

Person of the Year (called Man of the Year or Woman of the Year until 1999)[1] is an annual issue of the United States news magazine Time that features and profiles a person, a group, an idea, or an object that "for better or for worse... has done the most to influence the events of the year".[2] Background [ edit ] The tradition of selecting a "Man of the Year" began in 1927, with Time editors contemplating the news makers of the years. The idea was also an attempt to remedy the editorial embarrassment earlier that year of not having aviator Charles Lindbergh on its cover following his historic trans-Atlantic flight. By the end of the year, it was decided that a cover story featuring Lindbergh as the Man of the Year would serve both purposes.[3] Selection [ edit ] U.S. Presidents [ edit ] Since the list began, every serving President of the United States has been a Man or Person of the Year at least once with the exceptions of Calvin Coolidge, in office at time of the first issue, Herbert Hoover, the next U.S. president, and Gerald Ford. Most were named Man or Person of the Year either the year they were elected or while they were in office; the only one to be given the title before being elected is Dwight D. Eisenhower, in 1944 as Supreme Commander of the Allied Invasion Force, eight years before his election. He subsequently received the title again in 1959, while in office. Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only person to have received the title three times, first as president-elect (1932) and later as the incumbent president (1934 and 1941). Women [ edit ] In 1999, the title was changed to Person of the Year.[4] Women who have been selected for recognition after the renaming include "The Whistleblowers" (Cynthia Cooper, Coleen Rowley, and Sherron Watkins in 2002), Melinda Gates (jointly with Bill Gates and Bono, in 2005), Angela Merkel in 2015 and "The Silence Breakers" (Isabel Pascual, Adama Iwu, Ashley Judd, Susan Fowler and Taylor Swift in 2017). Prior to 1999, four women were granted the title as individuals: three as "Woman of the Year"—Wallis Simpson (1936), Queen Elizabeth II (1952), and Corazon Aquino (1986)–and one as half of the "Man and Wife of the Year", Soong Mei-ling (1937).[5] "American Women" were recognized as a group in 1975. Other classes of people recognized comprise both men and women, such as "Hungarian Freedom Fighters" (1956), "U.S. Scientists" (1960), "The Inheritors" (1966), "The Middle Americans" (1969), "The American Soldier" (2003), "You" (2006), "The Protester" (2011) represented on the cover by a woman, and "Ebola fighters" (2014). Although the title on the magazine remained "Man of The Year" for both the 1956 "Hungarian Freedom Fighter" and the 1966 "Twenty-five and Under" editions which both featured a woman standing behind a man, and "Men of the Year" on the 1960 "U.S. Scientists" edition which exclusively featured men on its cover. It wasn't until the 1969 edition on "The Middle Americans" did the title embrace "Man and Woman of the Year". Groups and non-humans [ edit ] Despite the name, the title is not just granted to individuals. Pairs of people such as married couples and political opponents, classes of people, and inanimate objects have all been selected for the special year-end issue. Multiple named people Classes of unnamed people The American fighting-man (1950) The Hungarian freedom fighter (1956) U.S. Scientists (1960) The Inheritor (1966) Middle Americans (1969) American women (1975) The American soldier (2003) You (2006) The Protester (2011) Ebola fighters (2014) The Silence Breakers (2017) Inanimate objects The Computer (Machine of the Year, 1982) The Endangered Earth (Planet of the Year, 1988) Special awards [ edit ] In 1949, Winston Churchill was named "Man of the Half-Century", and the last issue of 1989 named Mikhail Gorbachev as "Man of the Decade". The December 31, 1999 issue of Time named Albert Einstein the "Person of the Century". Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mahatma Gandhi were chosen as runners-up.[6] Controversial choices [ edit ] Despite the magazine's frequent statements to the contrary, the designation is often regarded as an honor, and spoken of as an award or prize, simply based on many previous selections of admirable people.[7] However, Time magazine points out that controversial figures such as Adolf Hitler (1938), Joseph Stalin (1939 and 1942), Nikita Khrushchev (1957) and Ayatollah Khomeini (1979) have also been granted the title for their impacts.[8] As a result of the public backlash it received from the United States for naming Khomeini as Man of the Year in 1979, Time has since shied away from using figures who are controversial in the United States for commercial reasons, fearing reductions in sales or advertising revenue.[9] Time's Person of the Year 2001, immediately following the September 11, 2001 attacks, was New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani. The stated rules of selection, the individual or group of individuals who have had the biggest effect on the year's news, made Osama bin Laden a more likely choice that year. The issue that declared Giuliani the Person of the Year included an article that mentioned Time's earlier decision to select the Ayatollah Khomeini and the 1999 rejection of Hitler as "Person of the Century". The article seemed to imply that Osama bin Laden was a stronger candidate than Giuliani, as Adolf Hitler was a stronger candidate than Albert Einstein. The selections were ultimately based on what the magazine describes as who they believed had a stronger influence on history and who represented either the year or the century the most. According to Time, Rudolph Giuliani was selected for symbolizing the American response to the September 11th attacks, and Albert Einstein selected for representing a century of scientific exploration and wonder. Another controversial choice was the 2006 selection of "You", representing most if not all people for advancing the information age by using the Internet (via e.g. blogs, MySpace, YouTube, and Wikipedia).[10] Withdrawn selections [ edit ] In 1941, the fictional elephant Dumbo from the Disney movie of the same name was selected to be "Mammal of the Year", and a cover was created showing Dumbo in a formal portrait style. However, the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7 pre-empted the cover. The U.S. president Franklin Delano Roosevelt was named Man of the Year for a record third time, although Dumbo's Mammal of the Year profile still appeared on the inside pages of the magazine.[11] Film-maker Michael Moore claims that director Mel Gibson cost him the opportunity to be Person of the Year alongside Gibson in 2004. Moore's controversial political documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 became the highest-grossing documentary of all time the same year Gibson's The Passion of the Christ became a box-office success and also caused significant controversy. Moore said in an interview "I got a call right after the '04 election from an editor from Time Magazine. He said,' Time Magazine has picked you and Mel Gibson to be Time's Person of the Year to put on the cover, Right and Left, Mel and Mike. The only thing you have to do is pose for a picture with each other. And do an interview together.' I said 'OK.' They call Mel up, he agrees. They set the date and time in LA. I'm to fly there. He's flying from Australia. Something happens when he gets home... Next thing, Mel calls up and says, 'I'm not doing it. I've thought it over and it is not the right thing to do.' So they put Bush on the cover."[12] On November 24, 2017, U.S. president Donald Trump posted on the social media network Twitter that Time editors had told him he would "probably" be named Person of the Year for a second time, conditional on an interview and photo shoot which he had refused. Time denied that they had made any such promises or conditions to Trump, who was named a runner-up.[13] Online poll [ edit ] Time magazine also holds an online poll for the readers to vote for who they believe to be the Person of the Year. While many mistakenly believe the winner of the poll to be the Person of the Year, the title, as mentioned above, is decided by the editors of Time. In the first online poll held in 1998, wrestler and activist Mick Foley won with over 50% of the votes.[14][15] Foley was removed from the poll, and the title was given to Bill Clinton and Ken Starr, which led to outrage from the fans of Foley who mistakenly believed the winner of the poll would be the winner of the title. In 2006, the poll winner by a wide margin was Hugo Chávez, with 35% of the votes. The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, came in second. Time again ignored those results, not mentioning them in the announcement of the Person of the Year.[16] Time continues to annually run an online poll for the "People's Choice", but stresses the decision on whom the magazine recognizes is not made by the poll, but by the magazine's editors.[17] Persons of the Year [ edit ] See also [ edit ] Notes [ edit ] ^ Canada, Ceylon, New Zealand, Elizabeth also acceded to the thrones of Australia Pakistan and South Africa ^ [55] Trump claimed that he had been offered a photoshoot for Person of the Year and turned it down, which Time's editors disputed and denied.

The fundraising tour for Corey Feldman’s feature film about pedophilia in Hollywood has begun. The former child star sat down for separate interviews Monday morning with Matt Lauer and Megan Kelly, respectively. In both interviews, Feldman talked about the prevalence of pedophilia in Hollywood and his desire to make a feature-length film that will tell the true story of his own experience with molestation as a child actor in the 80s. The interviews follow the Indiegogo campaign that Feldman launched on Wednesday. The campaign aims to raise $10 million for the film and features a YouTube video of Feldman issuing a warning about the dangers of child molestation in Hollywood. “This is much bigger than raising finance for a film, this is about the balance of Good and Evil in very real terms,” reads the description of “The Truth Campaign.” “Ever since Corey announced he was working on a plan to come forward with more information, he has been arrested, had a near death event, and his band quit with no explanation other than saying they were afraid to continue.” Both Lauer and Kelly pushed back against Feldman, asking him repeatedly why he was waiting to release the names. Feldman claims that he is afraid for both his physical and legal well-being. “Someone tried to kill me the other day. I have been arrested. This is no joke. I am fearing for my life,” Feldman said to Kelly. “I had two trucks come speeding towards me on the highway at the same time. I was with six other people. I have many witnesses to this. I’m not saying they were trying to kill Corey Feldman but they were definitely trying to kill a group of people walking across the street.” Feldman’s campaign has raised, as of the time of publication, $161,000. He has two months to reach $10 million. Becky Scott is the editor of The Schmooze. Follow her on Twitter, @arr_scott

In this April 7, 2006, file photo, "Playboy" founder Hugh Hefner is photographed at the Playboy Mansion in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. Hugh Hefner's death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, obtained by the Blast, reveals his official cause of death: The Playboy founder contracted the blood infection septicemia and a form of E. coli that was "highly resistant to antibiotics," and he ultimately died of cardiac arrest and respiratory failure, People reports. Hef's former girlfriend Barbi Benton recently told People she saw him six months ago and he told her he was "in poor health"; she says he was also suffering from a "fading" memory and limited mobility due to a long-term back condition. This article originally appeared on Newser: Hugh Hefner's Cause of Death Revealed

It’s going to be a boy for Talan Torriero and his wife Danielle. The couple announced they are expecting a son, according to an Instagram video Talan posted Monday. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “@danielletorriero and I are thrilled to announce that we are having a boy in Oct!” he wrote in the caption. The couple announced the pregnancy in April on Instagram, writing, “#BabyTorriero coming Oct. 2017. @danielletorriero 13 weeks & counting.” FROM PEN: Today’s Savannah Guthrie Was Very Superstitious About Her Pregnancy: “I Didn’t Want to Jinx It” The married couple tied the knot in June 2014, though they’ve been together for eight years. Talan is the latest to join the string of Laguna Beach and The Hills alums in the soon-to-be parents club. In January, Lauren Conrad announced that she’s expecting her first child with husband William Tell. A month later, Jason Wahler and wife Ashley Slack announced they have a baby on the way. Although Whitney Port wasn’t involved in the MTV series until The Hills spinoff, she announced she is expecting with husband Tim Rosenman in February.

Despite what Infinity War’s title might imply, all good things must come to an end. The latest Avengers and Ant-Man and the Wasp will be the last Marvel movies to stream on Netflix. Starting with Captain Marvel, MCU films will instead be viewable on Disney’s upcoming streaming service. The news came as part of a story from the New York Times on the still-untitled streaming service. “Starting with Captain Marvel in March, all of the films that Walt Disney Studios releases in theaters will subsequently flow to the Disney streaming platform instead of to Netflix,” the Times reported. Disney’s streaming service is expected to launch late next year. Why is Marvel doing this? Well, when Netflix streams an MCU movie, Disney, which owns Marvel, only gets a cut of the money, since the company licensed the film rights to a third party. But by taking all its toys back and putting them on its own streaming service exclusively, Disney gets all of the subscription money that fans will pay because it’ll be the only way to stream Avengers 4 or literally any other Disney movie. All the animated classics and new Star Wars movies will also live on Disney’s streaming service, to say nothing of all the new franchises the House of Mouse now owns after having bought Fox. However, Marvel won’t be completely gone from Netflix come 2019. The New York Times reports that Netflix’s Marvel shows, like Daredevil and Luke Cage, will stay on Netflix for the time being, as a spokesman said there are “no current plans” to take them away. Man … remember when everybody thought cord-cutting was going to save people a bunch of money? Instead of paying for cable, you could pay $9.99 a month for one streaming service that had everything you wanted on it. Except now you’re gonna have to pay $9.99 a month (or more) for Netflix, Hulu, Disney’s streaming service, CBS All Access, Amazon Prime, HBO Now, Showtime, and, eventually, Apple’s streaming service. That’s just the start. Original What Are Marvel's 9 New Mystery Movies? Anyway, check out Thor: Ragnarok on Netflix now.