Monday, June 15, 2015

Miley Cyrus Launches #InstaPride Campaign to Support Transgender Fans: Get the Scoop!

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Miley Cyrus has launched a new campaign to help benefit LGBT fans.
The 22-year-old singer and Happy Hippie Foundation creator took to Instagramthis morning to share the cause with fans.
"I'm launching #InstaPride today, in partnership with @Instagram, to share stories of transgender and gender expansive people from around the country," she wrote Monday morning. "Over the next 2 weeks, you'll meet them and the people in their lives who support them, as we highlight their stories of resilience #happyhippiepresents @happyhippiefdn."
Miley also shared the story of one fan. "This is Leo (@isupersheng), a 19-year-old college student from Michigan," she wrote. "He shares about his own identity, experiences and hopes saying: ‘I have a lot of different identities. I'm a writer, a filmmaker in the works, a sometimes photographer, a good public-speaker, a social media junkie, a Gleek, a feminist, an activist a movie buff, a dutiful Netflix fan. The list goes on and on. As for my gender, I identify as a trans man.'"
The provocative pop star went on to tell Time magazine of her #InstaPride portrait campaign, "The portraits and the people in them are meant to serve as positive examples for young people who might be struggling to figure themselves out, as well as reference points for those who might not personally know anyone who doesn't feel at home in their own body."
"Anyone should be able to express how they feel, without question, and be able to live," Miley added. "I can stand on a stage with my tits out. It's so unfair that I'm allowed to be like this and there are two men that can't get married in f--king Nashville right now."

61 & #SexyForever! Tina Knowles Lawson Covers the July 2015 Issue of Ebony Magazine

imageTina Knowles-Lawson is sexy and she knows it. The 61-year-old mother rocks the cover of the #SexyForever July 2015 issue of Ebony magazine.
In the magazine she opens up about being more than just BeyoncĂ© andSolange‘s mum – she talks falling in love again and having great sex at 61!
She explains that “When I was asked to do the Sexy Forever Ebony Magazine cover, my first question was, Me Really? I had some reservations but as I thought of all the women who tell me daily that I have inspired them to live a wholehearted life, which includes your sexuality. I am proud to be 61 years old and to not be putting limitations on my lifestyle. We can still be sexy and vibrant , fashionable, classy and fly until the day we die!”

Rita Ora on Calvin Harris: "I Thought He Had My Back"

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If Calvin Harris proposes a duet with Taylor Swift , she might want to think twice.
According to Rita Ora, who dated the world's highest-paid DJ and producer for 13 months, working with Harris may have led to their June 2014 split.
"There was a reason why I split up with him. And there was a reason why I'm at this point in my life where I feel like I have so much musical freedom, and I don't have to explain myself to anybody," the singer says in Marie Claire's July issue, on newsstands June 23. "It was more of a thing where I was in awe. I was at that point in my relationship where I felt he could do no wrong. I thought he had my back and that he'd never steer me wrong. But then 'I Will Never Let You Down' came out, and everything started to go a bit weird. I don't know if it was because business was mixed with personal or what."

Ora was supposed to sing at the Teen Choice Awards in August 2014, but she was forced to cancel after Harris refused to allow her to perform their single. Harris explained himself on Twitter, writing, "You'll only know 1 side of the story RE Teen choice awards because I choose not to talk to the papers about every aspect of my personal life. But just know I had a damn good reason." Ora shared her side of the story, telling On Air With Ryan Seacrest, "For anybody who doesn't understand how it works, he wrote and produced the song. So he has to approve anything TV-wise for anybody who doesn't get it. And obviously he owns the rights to it and he didn't approve the Teen Choice Awards...It is what it is, man."
The shock and heartbreak didn't go diminish overnight.
Three months post-split, Ora told Glamour U.K., "I'm gonna tell you the truth: I'm not doing too great. But, I'm doing better than I thought. I adore him and he's such an amazing human being. It was more about the situation. It was inconvenient. It sucks. It wasn't about 'us.' It was about the world we live in."

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When she covered Cosmopolitan in December, the "Poison" singer revealed she was feeling much better. "It was the right guy at the wrong time," she said of Harris, who rebounded with Aarika Wolf. "I was about to start a tour, and he was also all over the place." Ora, who had been linked to Ricky Hill, continued, "There's only so much you can do when you don't see each other. I really admire people who have long-distance relationships. It's an incredible achievement. I couldn't do it."
What has Ora learned in the year since she split with Harris?
"I'm afraid of being alone," the singer, 24, tells Marie Claire. "I'm not afraid to admit that, you know. I'm not embarrassed to admit that. I just hope it's not a never-ending cycle. Sometimes love just makes you feel crazy. And that feeling that we have as girls, just to have that feeling, even for five seconds, it's like crack. I mean, don't compare it to that, but you know what I mean. It's like comfort eating."

Katy Perry Goes Practically Naked in New Moschino Campaign Ads—See the Sexy Pics!


Katy Perry is letting us see a sliver of her naked body in her latest Moschino ads and, well, it's pretty hot!
The star, who announced herself as the new face of the brand via Instagram on June 10, gave fans another glimpse of her campaign for Jeremy Scott's fall-winter 2015 collection, including one snap where she sports a graffiti-printed coat (and, er, little else). The new ads also feature her Kris Jenner-inspired pixie cut wig, as well as Moschino handbags and accessories.

Another shot the singer posted this morning features a purple and orange get-up replete with a quilted nylon backpack and oval-shaped sunnies.
And if you got 'em, flaunt 'em: Katy shows her ripped midriff in a third Moschino ensemble, this one featuring bold primary colors and a decidedly '90s baseball cap.

Rapper Mykki Blanco Reveals He Is HIV Positive


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Rapper Mykki Blanco, born Michael Quattlebaum Jr., announced over the weekend that he is HIV positive.
The Harlem performance artist shared the personal news on Facebook, saying, "I've been HIV Positive since 2011, my entire career. F--k stigma and hiding in the dark, this is my real life."
He continued, "I'm healthy I've toured the world 3 times but I've been living in the dark, it's time to actually be as punk as I say I am."
Fans immediately began flooding the page with supportive comments, and Blanco responded to several with well wishes and gratitude.
"The music industry ain't gonna like I admitted this so if a curator could help me move more into the art world that would be awesome…No more living a lie. HAPPY PRIDE," he shared before adding, "Thank you, hiding, being afraid of stigma is exhausting, we are souls not images thank you brother."
One fan's message stuck out at him in particular and he wrote back, "Thank you it's just today for everyone else knowing it's been 5 years of me, meds, garlic, limes, yogurt, lol world travel. I just can't be an image living in fear having people call me brave and it being a lie. Thank you for your support."
Blanco, whose most recent album was 2014's Gay Dog Food, has been a longtime supporter and activist for the LGBT community.
He told fans last spring that he was arrested in Portugal for being homosexual, and also has slammed Russia's anti-gay laws via social media in recent months

Selena Gomez Bares Her Midriff and Flashes a Whole Lotta Leg in a Red Hot Dress at Hotel Transylvania 2 Photo Call

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Selena Gomez has legs for days!
Gomez joined Kevin James and Adam Sandler at the Summer of Sony Pictures Entertainment event in CancĂşn, Mexico, Sunday, where the trio promoted their animated film Hotel Transylvania 2. The 22-year-old star looked ravishing in red, showing off her figure in a midriff-baring Katie Ermilio number that included an ankle-length skirt with a thigh-high slit. She stood tall in Christian Louboutin heels.
Gomez posted a picture on her Instagram, which showed her posing with five kids dressed up as vampires. "Hotel Transylvania 2 press with the crew babies!!!" she wrote. "Can't wait for you to see this movie. So sweet!"
The actress reprises her voice role as vampire Mavis in the Columbia Pictures movie. James returns as Frank/Frankenstein, while Sandler is back as Count Dracula. The rest of the voice cast includes Steve Buscemi as Wayne; Mel Brooksas Vlad; Fran Drescher as Eunice; Keegan-Michael Key as Murray; Andy Sambergas Johnny; Molly Shannon as Wanda; and David Spade as Griffin the Invisible Man.
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In the 3D computer animated sequel, Hotel Transylvania finally opens its doors to human guests. Mavis and Johnny have a son named Dennis, who doesn't appear to possess typical vampire abilities. When Mavis and Johnny go on a visit to see Johnny's parents, Count Dracula calls upon his monster friends to help him put Dennis through a "monster-in-training" boot camp. To his dismay, Count Dracula's father, Vlad, also learns that his great-grandson is not a pure blood vampire and that the hotel is not what it used to be.
Hotel Transylvania 2, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, is in theaters Sept. 25.
The first film, released in September 2012, earned more than $358 million at the global box office. Hotel Transylvania received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Film. Though it lost to Brave, Sandler won Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Michelle Dede is Flawless as the New Brand Ambassador for Skincare Line, Emmaus Beauty!

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Michelle Dede for Emmaus Beauty
There’s a new beauty muse in town – and she’s none other than TV personality & actress, Michelle Dede! She has been unveiled as the new ambassador for luxury skincare line – Emmaus Beauty, and we are loving her campaign!
On the ad Michelle sports flawless dark skin with nude & pretty makeup and shiny, long & straight hair.
Speaking on the new relationship between Emmaus and Michelle, Aminah Sagoe (Chief Executive, Emmaus Beauty) said – “Michelle Dede is a well traveled, sophisticated talent, one of a kind beauty, delicate, yet exuding strength“.
Michelle shared her excitement on being the new face of the brand saying – “I’m a big advocate for products with natural ingredients, the Emmaus products are luxurious, fantastic for my skin and I’m honored to be the new face of the brand as they roll out their first campaign.
The new skincare line was launched in March 2015 (Click Here for Fab Photos from the Launch) with the aim of giving consumers a luxurious experience of beautiful skin with products derived from a variety of natural ingredients.
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Being the brand ambassador for Emmaus Beauty is just one of the many hats Michelle wears – we are also excited about her new role as Tari Gambadia(original character – Susan Meyer) in the new series ‘Desperate Housewives Africa‘.
The full Emmaus Beauty line is available now at all Medplus locations statewide,B Natural Spa, and other luxury retailers. For more information on Emmaus Beauty, visit www.emmausbeauty.com

Janet Jackson Reveals Unbreakable World Tour Dates

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We missed you much, Janet Jackson.
Jackson revealed the name of her tour and announced the first 36 concerts Monday. The Unbreakable World Tour will take her to cities throughout the U.S. and Canada starting Aug. 31 in Vancouver, with shows lined up in Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, L.A., Miami, New Orleans, San Diego, San Francisco and more. Live Nation is producing 30 of the 36 shows, and all dates will be co-produced by Rhythm Nation. Additional worldwide concerts will be announced at a later date.
Tickets for the first North American live performances will go on sale June 22 atJanetJackson.com. However, American Express Card members will be able to purchase tickets for select shows before the general public starting Monday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m. ET and ending Friday, June 19, at 10:00 pm. ET.
Here is the full list of tour dates:
Aug. 1, 2015: Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC
Sept. 2, 2015: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB
Sept. 4, 2015: Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB
Sept. 5, 2015: Revolution Place in Grande Praire, AB
Sept. 7, 2015: SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, SK
Sept. 8, 2015: MTS Centre in Winnipeg, MB
Sept. 11, 2015: Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI
Sept. 12, 2015: PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
Sept. 15, 2015: Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON
Sept. 17, 2015: Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina
Sept. 18, 2015: PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC
Sept. 20, 2015: American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL
Sept. 23, 2015: Amway Arena in Orlando, FL
Sept. 24, 2015: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL
Sept. 26, 2015: Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta, GA
Sept. 27, 2015: Ascend Amphitheatre in Nashville, TN
Sept. 29, 2015: Fedex Forum in Memphis, TN
Sept. 30, 2015: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA
Oct. 9, 2015: Axis @ Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV
Oct. 10, 2015: Axis @ Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV
Oct. 13, 2015: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA
Oct. 14, 2015: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA
Oct. 16, 2015: The Forum in Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 17, 2015: Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA
Oct. 19, 2015: Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, AZ
Oct. 21, 2015: Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA
Oct. 22, 2015: Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA
Oct. 24, 2015: Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City, UT
Oct. 25, 2015: Pepsi Center in Denvero, CO
Oct. 27, 2015: Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO
Oct. 29, 2015: Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO
Oct. 30, 2015: CenturyLink Center in Omaha, NE
Nov. 1, 2015: Target Center in Minneapolis, MN
Nov. 3, 2015: Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL
Nov. 4, 2015: Cihcago Theatre in Chicago, IL
Nov. 12, 2015: Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena in Honolulu, HI
Jackson will release her first album in seven years this fall through Rhythm Nation Records/BMG. The news was announced June 3, with the singer saying, "Thank you to the talented team at BMG, my new artistic home. The opportunity to be creative in music and every form of entertainment has great potential here."

Sweden's Princess Madeleine Gives Birth to a Son!

Princess Madeleine, Christopher ONeill, Princess LeonoreJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images
There's a new baby in town!
Sweden's Princess Madeleine has given birth to a boy! She went into labor Monday, only two days after attending the wedding of her brotherPrince Carl Philip. The marshal of the realm said in a statement, "Both mother and child are in good health."
The palace didn't reveal the name of Madeleine's new baby.
This is the second child for Madeleine and husband Christopher O'Neill, who already have one-year-old daughter Princess Leonore. The royal family celebrated Carl Philip's nuptials Saturday in Stockholm, where he married Sofia Hellqvist, 30, in the chapel of the Royal Palace in front of friends and members of the royal family.
The bride looked every bit a princess (and like Kate Middleton) in her long-sleeved gown that was decorated with lace, a long train and a cathedral-length veil. After the ceremony, thousands of fans waited to greet and wave to the newlyweds. They then were driven by horse-drawn carriage to the palace for the wedding reception.
The wedding party and guests included the prince's father and reigning monarchKing Carl Gustaf, 69, mother Queen Silvia, 71, sister Crown Princess Victoria, the 38-year-old heir apparent, her husband Prince Daniel, 41, and their daughter,Princess Estelle, 3.
It certainly was a big weekend for this royal family. Congratulations are in order again for this big family, which just got a little bit bigger!

Meet World’s Oldest Newlyweds! 103 Year Old George & 91 Year Old Doreen

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Who says you’re ever too old to get married? Meet George Kirby and Doreen Luckie – the world’s oldest newlyweds.
George and Doreen had been together for 27 years, and finally tied the knot on Saturday, Guardian reports. The pair got engaged on Valentine’s Day.
The ceremony took place at a hotel in the seaside town of Eastbourne, southern England, and was witnessed by close friends and family.
Speaking on their wedding, Doreen said she and George had no regrets about not marrying earlier. “We didn’t want to bother about marriage before but eventually we did it,” she said.
When asked how he proposed, George said, “I didn’t get down on one knee, because I don’t think I would have been able to get back up.”
The couple has seven children, 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren between them.

Taylor Swift Throws Star-Studded Baby Shower for Jaime King—See Who Attended the "Major Throwdown"

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Best party planner and godmother ever!
Taylor Swift may have performed two sold-out shows in Philadelphia over the weekend. But that wouldn't stop the "Shake It Off" singer from flying back to Los Angeles to host a star-studded baby shower for her BFF Jaime King.
In a series of Instagram posts shared Sunday afternoon, the singer gathered more than a few familiar faces together to celebrate the upcoming baby. And in true Swift fashion, a photo booth was readily available to capture so many memories.
"So just took a red eye and threw Jaime a baby shower. Here's photo evidence," she wrote on social media. "Baby shower/major throwdown."
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So who scored an invite? Sarah HylandGigi HadidHailee Steinfeld, members ofHAIMJessica AlbaSelma BlairNina Dobrev and a newly single Emma Roberts were all able to attend the bash. And based off photos, everyone had a pretty epic time.
"I always thought if I were to have another child that [Taylor] would be the ideal godmother because the way she not only treats me but the way she treats other human beings," King recently shared with E! News. "She's so loving and so giving and so generous and she does everything from her heart."
She continued, "I know that [our baby] will always have a very good person and role model through her." Awww!


Swift first learned of her special title back in March when she stopped by King's home for a casual (okay, maybe not so casual) gathering.
While rubbing her good friend's belly, the blond beauty revealed the exciting news. "Guess who just got named Godmother of this little one…. (ME)," Swift shared with her followers.
She better get ready! Based on recent baby bump pictures, this little one is coming sooner rather than later. We can't wait to meet baby No. 2! 

Aww...Chris Brown finally says goodbye to Karrueche

Eya! After their fight this evening, Chris Brown posted this. You guys think she should give him another chance?

Pregnant Kim K says she won't name her 2nd child South, because she thinks it's stupid

'I don't like South West, though, because that's like, you know, North will always, you know, be better and be more ... she has a better direction.'

In a radio interview with NPR, beautiful and pregnant Kim K said she wouldn't name her 2nd child a direction, she actually acted like she was appalled by the suggestion of South West as a name, lol.

Excerpts from the Interview:

KIM KARDASHIAN: How are you?

PESCA: I'm doing well. So the first thing I want to do - and I know you're here to talk about your book about selfies - but the first thing I want to do is I think the biggest thing in your life - I hear that you and your husband Kanye West are expecting your second child. And can the reports be confirmed? Is it a boy?

KARDASHIAN: We actually haven't told anyone the sex. So I heard that we're having a boy. I heard that we're having twins. I heard that I'm not even carrying my own baby. I've heard so many things and most of that information is not true.

PESCA: You are pregnant, yes? This we know.

KARDASHIAN: This I can confirm, yes.

AMY DICKINSON: It's a baby. Congratulations, by the way.

KARDASHIAN: Thank you.

PESCA: So your daughter, she's 2 years old. She's named North - North West. Is that her name?

KARDASHIAN: Yes.

PESCA: We know that the Kardashian family naming convention means you begin your names with a K...

KARDASHIAN: Yes.

PESCA: From what I understand. So I did some research, OK? And what I did was I researched directions in different languages to give you some suggestion for names.

KARDASHIAN: Really?

PESCA: Yeah, so tell me what you think of these, OK? In Sudanese, the word for south is kadoul (ph).

KARDASHIAN: I don't like South West, though, because that's like - you know, North will always, you know, be better...And be more - she has a better direction.4

PESCA: Well, yes and - right, you're setting your kids up for conflict...

KARDASHIAN: Exactly, so I wouldn't do that. I don't think we'll go with another direction.

PESCA: Really? So I have - because I've got a bunch - I've got - in Swahili, the word for east in Swahili is kati. The word for east in Hungarian is kallet (ph). I could send you these.

KARDASHIAN: You'd be surprised at all of the names people do send us. I mean, everyone keeps on saying South, and I think it's so stupid.

KARDASHIAN: Stupidest thing ever and just ridiculous.