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Legendary Comedian Jerry Lewis Dies at 91

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Who else was saddened to see the news that comedian Jerry Lewis passed away over the weekend? We’ve lost so many incredible people from the entertainment world over the last few years, it’s sad to see another legend pass away. He lived a long and fulfilled life – our hearts are with his family and friends. Here are a few highlights of the news from around the web:

Legendary Comedian Jerry Lewis Dies at 91
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From Entertainment Tonight:

“[Lewis] died peacefully of natural causes at 91 and was surrounded by family and loved ones,” the statement read.

Lewis rose to fame in the ’50s as part of a double act with singer Dean Martin, starring in such classics as That’s My Boy, The Stooge and The Caddy among others, though they ended their partnership in 1956 after a rocky relationship. Lewis then had a successful solo career, starring in films such as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy.”

From Variety:

“Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as “The Nutty Professor” and “The Bellboy,” has died in Las Vegas. He was 91.

For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011.”

From CNN:

“Jerry Lewis, the slapstick-loving comedian, innovative filmmaker and generous fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, died Sunday after a brief illness, said his publicist, Candi Cazau. He was 91.

Lewis first gained fame for his frenzied comedy-and-music act with singer Dean Martin. When that ended in the mid-1950s, Lewis went solo, and by the early ’60s, he had become a top draw in movies such as “The Bellboy,” “The Nutty Professor” and “The Patsy.” Along the way, he pioneered the use of videotape and closed-circuit monitors in moviemaking, a now-standard technique called video assist.”

Jerry Lewis was a well-known comedian who truly left his mark on the entertainment industry over a long and storied career, he’ll be remembered and missed. Did you have a favorite Jerry Lewis movie?

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Hurricane Harvey Devastates Texas

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It’s really been a tough weekend. No one could have foreseen the disaster that Harvey brought to Texas this weekend. My heart is with everyone hurting right now. I know this can’t be easy. Know that we’re praying for you, Texas. Our hearts are with you right now.

Hurricane Harvey Devastates Texas

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11 trillion gallons of water were dumped over South Texas this weekend as Hurricane Harvey stalled over the state twith Houston hit particularly hard. Many Texas neighborhoods are still buried in water right now as torrential rain and heavy winds pound the state. Thousands were rescued in Houston last night and now more cities are bracing for the worst as the days continue.

The good news is that many organizations are trying to help the best way they can. Facebook activated its “Safety Check” feature to help those affected by the storm assure loved ones their safe. Airbnb is offering accommodations and waiving fees for Texas residents in need of refuge.

You can also help by donating now to the American Red Cross along with the other organizations listed below:

Americares

Convoy of Hope

Direct Relief

Donate now to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. We’re praying for you, Texas!

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New ‘Persist’ Statue is West Coast’s Fearless Girl

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Sometimes it’s so frustrating to turn on the news or open a computer and see so many negative headlines, but that just means when a good one pops up we all get really excited. It’s that much more fun to celebrate good news, if you ask me. Imagine my heart fluttering when I read that the city of Sacramento (California’s capital) is following in the footsteps of Wall Street by adding a new statue to the Democratic HQ. The west coast is representing the ‘Fearless Girl’ with their own version, the ‘Persist’ statue, and she’s pretty awesome.

New ‘Persist’ Statue is West Coast’s Fearless Girl

Here’s a bit more of the story via Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls:
“There’s a new fearless girl in town — and this time she’s on the West Coast. Back in March, a “Fearless (or Defiant) Girl” statue by artist Kristen Visbal was placed in front of the Wall Street Bull in New York City as part of International Women’s Day. Now, the West Coast has a statue of their own. The California Democratic Party decided to place a statue on top of the Democratic Party Headquarters in Sacramento.”


According to the SF Gate:
“‘Persist,’ as the Los Angeles Times points out, is derived from a quote uttered by GOP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. In February, McConnell defended himself after cutting off a statement by Democratic Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, saying, ‘She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless she persisted.’

The last sentence has taken on a significant, co-opted meaning for Democrats with CADEM utilizing the sentence’s key word as this year’s rallying cry, because, as the California Democratic Party’s communications director Robin Swanson says, ‘We want to inspire people to persist against all odds.'”

Pretty awesome, don’t you agree? “The West Coast “Fearless Girl” statue stands tall above the city looking down on those who should represent us in the capital city of California. The statue also quite literally signifies something we can look up to,” says Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls.

This is the type of thing we need more of in the world – women and men coming together to stand up for what’s right and beautiful about the diverse society we live in. No matter what, we’re here to support one another, work together and create the most incredible lives possible. “Persist” has such profound meaning – not just for women and girls – but for anyone who has faced an uphill challenge and hasn’t given up, but rather put one foot in front of the other day after day – despite all odds. I’m so inspired by this – what a way to kick off the week. How does “Persist” make you feel?

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The Latest on Hurricane Irma

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It’s tough to believe that while thousands of Texas residents are still working to clean up and recover from the wake of devastation left by Hurricane Harvey, residents in the Caribbean and Florida are preparing (or dealing) with similar circumstances. Hurricane Irma, now being classified as Category 5, is packing “winds of 185 mph, making it one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded,” said CNN. It’s scary – and, as a parent how do you decide whether to stay or go? Here’s some of the latest storm updates and resources from around the web.

The Latest on Hurricane Irma
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Via CNN:

As Hurricane Irma’s eye roars away from the tiny island of Barbuda and toward St. Martin, residents along its path scrambled to evacuate, and stocked up on water, food and gas.

The massive eye stared down on the tiny island of Barbuda early Wednesday, thrashing it with howling winds before marching along its path on the Caribbean.

Irma’s eye was bigger than Barbuda, CNN meteorologist Jenn Varian said. It packed winds of 185 mph, making it one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded.

The Category 5 hurricane is “potentially catastrophic,” especially if it hits islands at high tides, the National Hurricane Center said.

Via Weather.com:

Hurricane Irma, a dangerous Category 5 hurricane, blasted the island of Barbuda, an island of 1600 residents, with gusts of at least 155 mph. Irma is now heading toward St. Martin, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispañola, the Bahamas and Cuba before posing a serious threat to Florida and parts of the Southeast beginning this weekend.

For anyone looking for real time updates and resources for Hurricane Irma:

The National Hurricane Center is the official source for warnings and updates.

Follow The National Weather Service on Twitter @NHC_Atlantic

Here’s a Hurricane Supply List via the Herald-Tribune

Hurricane Safety via The Red Cross

Florida has been our home for many years – we’re praying and keeping a watchful eye on all the updates, advice and evacuations for all of our friends and family who live in the area. Please be safe, stay informed and continue to keep all of the residents who are in the path of Irma and who are recovering from the devastation of Harvey in your thoughts and prayers.

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Kim and Kanye are Pregnant Via Surrogate

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So excited and happy to announce that Kim Kardashian and Kanye are officially expanding their family! Yup, they’re having a baby via surrogate. People have confirmed that the couple are pregnant and due in January.

Kim and Kanye are Pregnant Via Surrogate

Congrats to Kim and Kanye. I’m so happy for you guys and I cannot wait to meet your newest family member. According to the magazine “The entire family is over the moon. Kim had been looking for a surrogate for months until recently when she found the perfect candidate.”

A source close to the family told the magazine that “Given Kim’s health scares in the past, Kim felt the need to hire a surrogacy agency that helped serve as the liaison in finding a healthy woman who would be a great surrogate option for her and Kanye. Both of them have been super involved in the process.”

The source continues, “They want everything to be perfect and for the baby to be extremely healthy. They don’t want any complications and Kim is providing an ideal eating regimen and diet so everyone knows what the baby is consuming before it’s born.”

For the full article, click here!

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Hurricane Irma Passes Through South Florida

Commemorating 9/11: 16 Years Later

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Today officially marks the 16th anniversary of 9/11. The September 11 attacks (also referred to as 9/11) were a series of four attacks committed by Muslim extremists against the United States on September 11, 2001 in the areas of New York City and Washington, D.C. It was one of the first attacks in the United States in recent history. Now, we remember those victims affected by the September 11th attacks. We remember the victims and their loved ones, along with the responders who died that day. Today is a time of remembrance and reflection. Take a moments of silence for those who died in the attacks before reading on.

Commemorating 9/11: 16 Years Later

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Things have definitely changed in our country because of the events that took place in 2001. Now is a good time to pray and reflect on the future. NYC has been such a haven for my family and I. After the events that took place on that day, we were heart broken. Where were you when you found out about the attacks? Tell me in the comments. While you reflect, take a look at this photo series by photographer Gordon Donovan to see some of the most iconic photos taken on that fateful day.

To all those affected by 9/11, my heart is with you.

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Meet Serena Williams’ Baby

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World, meet Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. Serena Williams spent the morning officially introducing her little one to the world on her social channels.  We got a chance to see her sweet girl for the first time. She’s a beautiful healthy baby named after her father, Reddit founder, Alexis Ohanian. Check out her below. So precious. Congrats, Serena!

Her mother and father are so happy to welcome her into their family! Alexis Sr. added a sweet Reddit-inspired photo onto his Instagram page to announce her birth. See it below for more.

Serena and Alexis also went ahead and posted a video documenting their pregnancy journey. It’ll warm your heart to see their incredible journey. It’s so sweet. Alexis and Serena have so much love for each other, so you know Alexis Jr is in good hands. My heart goes to the new addition to their family. So proud of Serena and everything she’s accomplished. This definitely adds to the list. Be sure to watch the video below.

When Serena won the Australian Open, she was eight weeks pregnant so their little one technically already has a Grand Slam title under her belt. Amazing!

I know that I can’t wait to see Alexis Jr. grow up to become an amazing woman just like her mother. Congrats again Serena!

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There’s a New Fee at The Airport to Look Out For

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Traveling is already expensive and hectic without all the extra fees to keep track of. Now, American Airlines and United Airlines will be adding what is called a “Gate Service Fee.” What this means is if you purchase their cheapest fare offer called “Basic Economy,” you will not be able to bring a carry-on onboard without paying their newest fee. Flyers will only be allowed to bring with them one item that fits under their seat. Both airlines clearly state that overhead bins will not be available to anyone fitting the above description who do not pay their new fee.

There’s a New Fee at The Airport to Look Out For

American Airlines defines items that fit under the seat as a purse or small handbag that is is not larger than 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm). All other items must be checked at ticket counters and cannot be carried on.

United Airlines defines the item you may stash under the seat as a shoulder bag, purse, laptop bag or other small item that is not larger than 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm). Please note that United calls this fee a “Gate Handling Charge.”

On either airline, if you take anything larger than the sizes specified to the gate you’ll pay an extra $25 gate service fee per item plus the applicable bag fee. The only exception to the rule will apply to airline members with an elite membership status.

So far, Delta’s Basic Economy fare still allows for customers to bring an item that fits in the overhead bin. That might be worth noting the next time you’re shopping for airline deals.

Are you tired of airlines charging customers all these extra fees? Let me know in the comments or tweet me @lorenridinger.

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Central Mexico Earthquake Causes Mass Destruction

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I was so saddened to hear about the powerful earthquake that hit Central Mexico yesterday. Many people were killed, buildings were crushed and rescue workers have been hard at work for hours trying their best to find missing people and rescue those who are trapped. According to CNN, “At least 116 people died in the magnitude-7.1 earthquake, officials said. Most deaths were reported in Puebla, Morelos and Mexico states, and Mexico City, the capital.” There are millions of residents in Central Mexico without power and “the earthquake is the deadliest in Mexico since the 1985 quake that killed thousands. It came less than two weeks after another powerful quake left 90 dead in the country’s south.” (via CBS News)

Central Mexico Earthquake Causes Mass Destruction


Mexico’s seismological agency said the epicenter was between the states of Puebla and Morelos, about 75 miles south of Mexico City. (via Business Insider)


According to Business Insider, “Earlier in the day, buildings across the city held preparation drills on the anniversary of the 1985 quake, which was a magnitude 8.1 and killed at least 5,000 people, with some estimates as high as 40,000. An 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico earlier this month, killing 98 people.”


“As night fell, volunteers carried food, water, flashlights and other basics to people camping out in streets still littered with glass and debris.” (via LA Times) It’s in times like this that we need to band together around the globe to support and help one another.

It’s hard to watch the news these days with everything going on in Puerto Rico with Hurricane Maria to this. I’ve enjoyed spending time in Mexico and call Puerto Rico my home. God bless everyone affected. My heart go out to you, my prayers are with you.

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Salma Hayek Raised $400,000 for Earthquake Relief

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After the recent natural devastation in Mexico and Puerto Rico, stories like this one really help to aim our focus on the positive. Actress and philanthropist, Salma Hayek recently raised $400,000 in earthquake relief for Mexico. Wow, incredible. It warms my heart to hear stories like this. She created a CrowdRise page to support Unicef’s relief efforts donating $100,000 of her own money.

Salma Hayek Raised $400,000 for Earthquake Relief

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Actress Salma Hayek attends the ‘Carol’ Premiere during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2015 in Cannes, France.

According to the actress, “I have lived through the aftermath of a disaster of this magnitude, and it’s horrific,” she says in a video supporting the campaign. “I am starting a CrowdRise to try to raise money to help the families that are going through this nightmare right now in Mexico. I implore to your hearts, to the goodness of your hearts, to your compassion, to help.”
Check out the video below and be sure to donate to her CrowdRise page here.

Other celebrities have reached out to help raise funds for Mexico and Puerto Rico, including my friend JLo who is urging her followers to donate to the efforts made by Beatriz Rosselló at UnidosPorPuertoRico.com She still hasn’t heard from her family down in Puerto Rico and is headed to New York to join her close family right now. My heart and plenty of prayers go out to my friend.

Hopefully, with enough donations we can help raise money for Puerto Rico in the same way Salma did for Mexico. The people of these countries need our help. We don’t know when disaster will strike so it’s times like these where we need to unite and give a hand to our brothers in need. Please donate.

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Congrats to Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott

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According to multiple sources close to the Jenner family, Kylie and Travis Scott are pregnant with a baby girl due in February. Wow, that means two pregnancies for the Jenner/Kardashian clan. I couldn’t be happier for my friends! Congrats to Kylie and Travis on this super exciting news. I can’t wait to hear more.

Congrats to Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
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New York City, USA – May 2, 2016: Kylie Jenner attends the Manus x Machina Fashion in an Age of Technology Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

According to People, the source who broke the news claims “They started telling friends a few weeks ago,” says the source. “The family has known for quite some time. She is really excited and so is Travis.”

Another source close to the family told the gossip mag: “It is an unexpected but completely amazing turn of events that she could not be more excited or thrilled about. Everyone is overjoyed for her. This is the happiest she’s ever been.”

I am so happy for Kylie as well. I couldn’t be more thrilled to hear this news.  I know that the young mogul will make a great mom. She’s already proved herself as a successful entrepreneur with her famous “Lip Kits,” and as a social media star, so this new endeavor into motherhood should be something different for Jenner. She’s always gone after what she wants and I know she’s always wanted to be mother. She’s fabulous with kids, so I expect that little one to be in good hands.

We couldn’t be happier for you, Kylie! Congrats to you and Travis Scott! You’re sure to be great parents to your little girl. As we hear more, I’ll be sure to post about it!

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Must See Fall TV

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OK – I know we all love fall because we get to switch up our beauty routine, start drinking pumpkin lattes and break out our favorite knee-high boots, but, what about all that must-see fall TV? September is an especially good month when it comes to new TV releases, series premiers and even full series released at once on streaming channels like Netflix. I don’t know about all of you, but I am pretty excited for all the new binge-worthy TV that’s on the horizon for September…so how about a little round-up of the upcoming shows to look forward to? Get ready to curl up with a cozy blanket and get your binge watching on with this fun list of September premiers.

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NBC

The Blacklist

The Voice (with my girl Alicia Keys!)

This is Us

The Good Place

ABC

Conviction

Speechless

Modern Family

Grey’s Anatomy

Netflix

Chef’s Table: France

Narcos

HBO

High Maintenance

CBS

The Big Bang Theory

Bull

NCIS: New Orleans

FOX

Gotham

Lucifer

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

New Girl

Scream Queens

 

Which of these shows are on your must-watch list for September? Be sure to let me know in the comments section or tweet me @lorenridinger! I know I’m excited to watch New Girl, Scream Queens and the new season of Modern Family. I can’t wait!!!

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JLo Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Relief

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News like this sincerely lifts my heart! I surround myself with people who lift me up. That’s why I keep my group so close. We support and love each other, we refuse to listen to the haters, and we do what we can in times of need. This time, JLo went above and beyond. She donated $1 million of the proceeds from her “All I Have” tour to help efforts in Puerto Rico.

JLo Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Relief
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Jennifer Lopez at the People’s Choice Awards 2017 held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA on January 18, 2017.

After posting a video onto Instagram telling fans that she hasn’t heard from her family in Puerto Rico, JLo opens her heart again.

Puerto Rico is facing a major humanitarian crisis post Hurricane Maria. So the singer and actress appeared early Sunday at a press conference in New York with Governor Andrew Cuomo, actress and activist Rosie Perez, baseball player Seth Lugo, and a variety of union leaders and politicians to speak in support of relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

Please donate TODAY to #unitedforpuertorico @nygovcuomo

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Jenny, who has family in Puerto Rico and is of Puerto Rican decent, gave remarks in Spanish and in English thanking Governor Cuomo for his work on Puerto Rico relief efforts. Lopez is also collaborating with singer Marc Antony, baseball player and partner Alex Rodriguez, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, and Dallas Mavericks player J.J. Barea to coordinate further aid. Lopez told the audience that she and Rodriguez were using their connections in entertainment and sports to solicit donations and had secured “significant contributions” from Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner.

After the event, Govenor Cuomo hit Twitter to thank JLo for her personal donation:

Incredible! Here are a few places where you can donate yourself:

United for Puerto Rico
UNICEF
Hispanic Federation
All Hands Volunteers

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Jennifer Lopez and Fat Joe to Perform at Tidal Hurricane Relief Concert

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My girl JLo has already donated a million dollars to help Puerto Rico after it was slammed by Hurricane Maria. But this isn’t stopping her from doing even more to help those affected by natural disasters. It was announced that Lopez along with rapper Jay Z, Cardi B and DJ Khaled will perform as part of Tidal x Brooklyn, a yearly event that this year will benefit the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria as well as the earthquake in Mexico.

Jennifer Lopez and Fat Joe to Perform at Tidal Hurricane Relief Concert
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SANREMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 19: Jennifer Lopez performs live during the 60th Sanremo Song Festival at the Ariston Theatre on February 19, 2010 in Sanremo, Italy.

Other performers helping to raise funds include Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Kaskade, Daddy Yankee, Yo Gotti, A$AP Ferg, Vic Mensa, Fifth Harmony, Joey Bada$$, Willow Smith, Belly, Iggy Azalea and Jessie Reyez. Other big names announced to be taking part are the night’s host Angie Martinez as well as special appearances by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rosie Perez. Tidal teases that more names will be added as they become available. Beyonce, who was rumored to be headlining, is not attached to the event as a performer or special guest as of yet.

All net proceeds will be donated to natural disasters relief and recovery organizations. Rolling Stone says they include Global Giving, All Hands Volunteers, Kids in Need Foundation, Direct Relief, One America Appeal, Greater Houston Community Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union and Miami Community Foundation among others.

Tickets to the concert held in Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center on October 17 are $56.00 and can be purchased via this link. So proud of you, JLo and Fat Joe. You guys are so generous and loving. I can’t wait to support you through all your endeavors—especially this one. Our hearts go out to you Puerto Rico.  

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Meghan McCain Joins Cast of “The View”

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If you’ve been waiting for ABC’s “The View” to bring in a new conservative voice, wait no longer. Variety announced that Meghan McCain, daughter of longtime U.S. Senator John McCain, will join hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Paula Faris, and Sunny Hostin starting in early October. McCain is filling the vacancy left behind by Jedediah Bila who left the show in mid-September.

Meghan McCain Joins Cast of “The View”
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WASHINGTON – APRIL 30: Meghan McCain arrives at the White House Correspondents Dinner April 30, 2011 in Washington, D.C.

CNN first reported the possibility that the republican author would be the newest member of the daytime panel series after she announced her departure from “Outnumbered,” a series on Fox News featuring four female commentators and one male guest host. The four women and the outnumbered guy would discuss the topics of the day, much like the ladies do daily on “The View.”

“I’m so thankful to Fox News for the chance to be on ‘Outnumbered,’ but I’m leaving to focus on other things,” McCain said in a statement at the time. “I have no doubt the show will continue to do well and wish all my friends and colleagues at the network nothing but success.”

McCain departed the right-wing network after her father was diagnosed with brain cancer after it was discovered during a blood clot removal from his left eye.
The author will be filling a seat that has seen its share of women throughout the years. After Barbara Walters retired in 2014, audiences have seen Rosie O’Donnell, Nicolle Wallace, Rosie Perez, Raven Symone, Michelle Collins and Candace Cameron Bure. It’s rumored that ABC is looking to for McCain to bring as much attention as conservative Elisabeth Hasselbeck during her brief yet controversial stint in 2013.

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Beyonce Drops New Song With Proceeds Benefitting Victims of Natural Disaster

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Beyonce seems to love surprises and fans can’t get enough of it! The Houston-born singer dropped a remix of the J.Balvin and Willy William track “Mi Gente” and the lyrics are all in Spanish. To date, there are many countries that have been affected by natural disasters including Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, as well as earthquakes in Mexico.

Beyonce Drops New Song With Proceeds Benefitting Victims of Natural Disaster

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“I am donating my proceeds from this song to hurricane and earthquake relief charities for Puerto Rico, Mexico and other affected Caribbean islands,” she wrote on her website. “To help go to Beyonce.com/reliefefforts.”

Many of the organizations listed on the site that will benefit from the profits of the single, currently available for purchase via iTunes, include: UNICEF, Caribbean Emergency Management Association (CEMA), Tim Duncan Relief Fund, One America Appeal, Somos Una Voz, Ricky Martin’s You Caring, Bread of Life, Greater Houston Community Foundation and Tidal x Brooklyn.

Whether you know Spanish or not, you can enjoy the hip-shakin’ tune that will surely give “Despacito” a run for their money. And we’ll even share Bey’s lyrics in Spanish, as well as the translation, so you can learn to sing along with the queen.

Lyrics in Spanish:

“Con lo mío todos se mueven

La fiesta la llevo en mis genes

Yo soy la reina de los nenes

Mi gente no se detiene, aquí nadie se quiere ir

Si el ritmo está en tu cabeza

Ahora suéltate y mueve los pies

Me encanta cuando el bajo suena

Empezamos a subir de nivel”

 

Translation in English:

“With mine, everyone moves

The party I carry in my jeans

I am the queen of the children

My people don’t hold back, over here no one wants to go

If the rhythm is in your head

It’s time to release it and move your feet

I love when the bass sings

We take things to the next level”

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Las Vegas Shooting – The Latest News

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I was absolutely heartbroken to see this morning’s news about the shootings that occurred last night in Las Vegas. It’s such an awesome and lively city and one that provides so much fun, entertainment and tourism – it’s awful to imagine such a horrific scene. While officials continue to sift through the details, the best thing we can do is be sure all of our family and friends are safe and accounted for. If you have any loved ones in the area, Facebook has activated a safety check for the area.

Las Vegas Shooting – The Latest News

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It’s been reported by Las Vegas police that the shooter has been killed, however they are still looking for a companion of the suspect. See below for a detailed update via CNN:

What’s happened: At least 20 people were killed and more than 100 injured in a shooting outside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip during a music festival on Sunday night. Shots were being fired from the 32nd floor of the resort, according to police. Country singer Jason Aldean was performing at the time.

What we know about the suspect: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said one suspect described as a “local resident” has been killed; they don’t believe there are any other shooters. Police said they are interested in talking to a woman they named as Marilou Danley, described as a companion of the suspect. She is not named as a suspect.

What we know about the victims: Off-duty police officers are among the dead, according to LVMPD Sheriff Joe Lombardo. Their identities have not been released. Two police officers are also being treated for injuries — one officer is in critical condition and the other has minor injuries.

My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with all of the victims, rescue workers, police and anyone else having to witness this terrible violence. When it hits this close to home, it’s especially difficult to wrap our minds about the state of the world, all the violence out there and the hate that drives heinous acts. We live in a world that’s filled with so much good – the type we need to see more of each day – and, violence like this is just not necessary. Let’s all band together and promise to showcase the good whenever we can and send prayers, love and energy to those picking up the pieces in Las Vegas today.

 

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Tom Petty Dies at 66

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Tom Petty has passed away at the age of 66. News like this breaks my heart. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers frontman was taken to the hospital after a cardiac arrest on October 1st. Despite being rushed to the hospital he died peacefully yesterday, Monday October 2nd at 8:40PM.

Tom Petty Dies at 66

PITTSBURGH, PA June 09 – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers perform in Pittsburgh, Friday, June 9 at PPG Paints Arena.

Here’s what some have to say about the legend’s death:

RIP. #legend

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I’m heartbroken. Lately we’ve seen a lot of bad news. It’s devastating to see this artist and legend go. Thank you for all your music and passion. Your music will live on as well as your memory. My love and prayers go out to the Petty family at this time.

Tom Petty would have been 67 on October 20th.

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Sasha Pieterse Reveals Struggle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Sasha Pieterse became known by audiences for her portrayal of Alison DiLaurentis on Freeform’s “Pretty Little Liars,” which wrapped up this summer. Today, Pieterse is competing on the popular ABC reality competition series, “Dancing with the Stars” where she’s partnered with Russian dancer and choreographer Gleb Savchenko. With everything seemingly on the upswing, everything wasn’t great for the South African actress. She opened up her Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis after gaining 70lbs during two years.

Sasha Pieterse Reveals Struggle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

“Dancing with the Stars” Competitor Sasha Pieterse Reveals Struggle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

“I had no idea what was going on and I didn’t have any way of solving it,” she said on the show. “Very recently I was diagnosed with PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a hormone imbalance. And finally I knew why this was happening to me.”

Thanks to her dancing, she admits she’s already lost 15lbs and more importantly, she admits she’s feeling like herself again.

“I feel like I’ve always been a happy person, and I’ve been so blessed with and amazing family and friends,” she continued. “But I don’t know, I went through a hard time, so feeling like me again, it means the world honestly.”

According to the Mayo Clinic, Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs.

The exact cause of PCOS is still unknown. Symptoms include weight gain, unwanted hair growth, fatigue, thinning hair on head, infertility, acne, mood changes, pelvic pain, headaches and problems sleeping.

Early diagnosis and treatment along with weight loss may reduce the risk of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

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