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touchy feely
A Case For Choosing Words Carefully When Remembering Michael Jackson
It's been one week since Michael Jackson's death, and in the ensuing 7 days, friends and fans have been everywhere, expressing both admiration and grief. However, such talk about how Jackson "touched" people could be misconstrued, considering recent, controversial history.
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By TracieComment by ihateyourescalade: The only thing I can think of in this maudlin media outporing of Jacksonmania, is THE MAN WAS A CHILD... 23 Responses | Other threads
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jersey fresh
Real Housewife Caroline Tells Regis And Kelly She Wants To "Kick Danielle's Ass"
Today the ladies of RHONJ were on Regis and Kelly, minus Danielle, because the cast wasn't comfortable with the idea. Fill-in host Jerry O'Connell tried his hardest to get to the bottom of what Danielle tried to do to Dina. More »
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By TracieComment by Gingerlime: Does anybody else think Caroline looks great? She has clearly gotten thinner and her body looks amazing. 6 Responses | Other threads
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By SadieComment by nyc-caribbean-ragazza: I think that tabby would be a puurfect guest. sorry I had to. 6 Responses | Other threads
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reality bites
The Real World: Herpes, Spit, Water, Tears
On last night's episode, Ayiiia mocked Emo Joey's oral herpes. In retaliation, he spit on her tacos, and antagonized her by singing her a song. She threw water, getting some in his guitar. This made Emo Joey cry. More »
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By TracieComment by Spaceman Bill Leah: Remind me never to piss (hee) Tracie off. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Oldies But Baddies
Creationism For Kids
Why is creationism teaching material for children so scary? In this clip, Everything Is Terrible compiles some that includes creepy puppets talking about "blood sacrifices" and shitty animation that sort of implies Adam and Eve were into bestiality.
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By TracieComment by bluebears: I love how "creationists" love to mock evolution, "we came from monkeys! have you ever heard of anything so preposterous!!!hahahhahaha... 28 Responses | Other threads
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reality bites
NYC Prep: Kids Who Complain About Complaining
NYC Prep's PC is supposed to be a real-life Gossip Girl character, but he's more like a real-life Bret Easton Ellis novel character: Rich, arrogant, and confused. On last night's episode, he invited the cameras into his therapy session. More »
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By TracieComment by Antrack: This made me squiiiiirrrm last night! I had to turn it off, because I was definitely that self-important at 17.... 10 Responses | Other threads
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jersey fresh
Jersey Girls In 1992
Wildwood, is a New Jersey beach town infamous for its boardwalk, confederate flags, and overall trashiness. In 1992, directors Carol Weaks/Cassidy and Ruth Leitman made a documentary—Wildwood, NJ—about its female denizens that is a time capsule of hilarity. More »
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By TracieComment by robotsattack: I haven't been to New Jersey before. Is everyone there really like this, or is this just a stereotype? 25 Responses | Other threads
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'true' colors
48 Hours Delves Into The Ambivalence Over Michael Jackson's Skin Color
Last night on 48 Hours, Harold Dow reported on how Michael Jackson's ever-lightening skin complicated his relationship with the black community. Spike Lee, Quincy Jones, and Al Sharpton weighed in on whether or not MJ was ashamed of his heritage. More »
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By TracieComment by BeckySharper: Can cosmetic surgeons make the skin that white all over the body? Is that even possible? I know a couple people... 24 Responses | Other threads
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old yeller
What's The Purpose Of The Steve Wilkos Show?
Talk show host Steve Wilkos — the former director of security on The Jerry Springer Show — spends five hours a week screaming at his guests, who are essentially the scum of the earth. Viewers want to know why. More »
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By TracieComment by rocknrollunicorn: The purpose of this show is to amuse my brother? I think he's attended the taping twice as an uber-ironic... 7 Responses | Other threads
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8 Is Enough
Jon & Kate: The Writing On The Wall
Last night's episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 was a compilation, looking back on the (now divorcing) couple's decade-long marriage. After viewing past seasons, we made our own compilation of the obvious indicators that their union was in trouble. More »
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By TracieComment by femputer: holy shit, I've never seen any of this show either. She was straight-up abusive!! People say, oh, she... 42 Responses | Other threads
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Oliver and Company
Please, Sir, May I Have Some More?
This kitten begging for food is one of the cutest things we've ever seen. We just hope actual starvation didn't drive him to it. [YouTube via BuzzFeed]
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By SadieComment by otherginger: I'd swear there is food in the bowl, though. 21 Responses | Other threads
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let it bleed
OCD Patient Forced To Deal With Period Blood In All-White Home
On last night's Obsessed, a man with OCD — which, for him, manifests as germ phobia — endured exposure therapy that involved his therapist changing her tampon in his home, and then having him touch the washcloth she used afterward. More »
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By TracieComment by Penny: I can't imagine anyone wanting to talk about used tampons. This kind of therapy seems really extreme to me, but I'm... 19 Responses | Other threads
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reality bites
Jill Zarin Crashes Kathy Griffin & Paris Hilton's Shopping Date
On last night's My Life on the D List, Kathy went shopping with Paris Hilton, and they ran into RHONY Jill Zarin, who talked about fabric. Then we learned that Paris was taught that only ugly girls give blow jobs. More »
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By TracieComment by emilyanne: I am a loss as to why her mother would think this a reasonable piece of advice to pass on.... 15 Responses | Other threads
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wwjjd
Judge Judy: Man Sues Over Dog Bite To "Business" Portion Of Scalp
Today on Judge Judy, a man with a mullet sued the owner of a Pit Bull after the dog brutally attacked him, first locking on to his crotch and then puncturing a hole in his head, causing excess bleeding. More »
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By TracieComment by NewsBunny: I don't understand why anyone would own a dog that is bred to be mean and violent, like a pit... 168 Responses | Other threads
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oldies but goodies
Ted Danson Wants Teen Girls To Just Say No (To Sex)
In this vintage clip, Ted Danson reads lines/lies that guys might use to get young women into bed. Presumably, his aim is to get teen females to be too creeped out to want sex. In a sense, it's working. More »
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By TracieComment by lurkystars: Ted Danson's hair will haunt my erotic nightmares from now on. 33 Responses | Other threads
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reality bites
Kendra: Inaccurately Co-opting Urban Slang
Kendra Wilkinson has made it known that she loves hip hop, pimp cups, and grills. Rapper Too $hort visited her new home, and she said she wanted to get "hifey" that evening. She defined "hifey" as a dance. She's wrong. More »
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By TracieComment by PreposterousHypothesis: Isn't it "hyphy*?" Yes, my NorCal roots are showing. *No, I do not care that Urban Dictionary has entries under hifey. They... 23 Responses | Other threads
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pyt?
BET Awards: Lil Wayne Performs Inappropriate Song With Underage Girls
Last night's BET Awards were rearranged at the last minute to serve as a celebration of Michael Jackson's life. For the finale, Lil Wayne sang that he wishes he could "fuck every girl in the world" while onstage with pre-teens. More »
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By TracieComment by aftercancer: Ewww, how the hell do we get people to stop listening to shit like 'Lil Wayne and that song? 25 Responses | Other threads
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sunday bloody sunday
True Blood: "I'd Die If I Wasn't Already Dead"
Teen vamp angst is actually pretty cute, but where did homegirl get a curling iron? More »
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By DodaiComment by laetitiae: Aww...I thought it was great! The Hoyt/Jessica thing was definitely the highlight, to be sure. But we got to see... 15 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Joe Jackson Uses BET Awards Red Carpet To Promote His Own Record Company
At tonight's BET Awards, CNN's Don Lemon attempted to interview Joe Jackson about the death of his son. Jackson answered Lemon's questions with abrupt, detached answers, passed the mic to his spokesperson and attorney, and then promoted his record company. More »
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By hortenseComment by ellaesther: And it has to be said: Who abused Joe Jackson? Because it never comes out of nowhere, you know? 9 Responses | Other threads
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clips
A Few Pop Culture Tributes To Michael Jackson
I know everyone is a bit burned out on Michael Jackson news at this point, but there are a few fun MJ-inspired videos around that I thought might be worth a look, if only because they're all so awesome. More »
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By hortenseComment by Rooo sez BISH PLZ: I'd like to say a great big THANK YOU to Hortense for her superb coverage of this sad occasion this... 5 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Filipino Inmates Pay Tribute To Michael Jackson
Not long ago, a YouTube video of Filipino inmates dancing to Michael Jackson's "Thriller," swept across the internet, causing quite an online stir. Upon learning about Jackson's death, the inmates decided to create another video—this time, a tribute. More »
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By hortenseComment by nessalicious: I watched a documentary about this prison, it was incredibly depressing. The inmates are fed something like 1 bowl of... 15 Responses | Other threads
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mixed bag
10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week
Many weeks, we come across stupid stuff on TV that might fall through the cracks. In Mixed Bag, we collect those odds and ends, for a multimedia compilation of pop culture crap. More »
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By TracieComment by save jinger: I'm sorry, does that e-mail say "You cleaning me"? 10 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Guys: Don't Even Think About Dating Johnny Depp's Daughter
David Letterman had a tough time getting Johnny Depp to play along and, you know, talk last night; but the actor's face did light up when speaking about his kids. More »
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By DodaiComment by lurkystars: After all the years of character acting, he probably doesn't even know how to speak like himself anymore. But it's fine... 14 Responses | Other threads
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who's loving you
Was Michael Jackson More Normal Than We Thought?
Before the cosmetic surgeries and child molestation allegations overshadowed his musical legacy, Michael Jackson was just a talented kid from an abusive home. But with reports now swirling about his alleged drug abuse, sadly, his troubles suddenly seem…common. More »
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By TracieComment by roodles: arrgh! WTF people? child molestation is not "issues", "weirdness" or a mere character flaw! In at least one of those... 82 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Jacksons' Attorney Describes Scene At Hospital, Michael's Drug Abuse
Last night Brian Oxman said people surrounding Michael Jackson were enabling his prescription drug abuse. Today on Good Morning America, Oxman elaborated on why Jackson was taking pain killers and said the family was trying to intervene. Clip at left. More »
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By MargaretComment by hortense: WTF kind of spokesman comes out with something like this before the autopsy has even been performed? 12 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Anderson Cooper Hung Out With Michael Jackson At Studio 54
Last night, Anderson Cooper said, "I actually met Michael Jackson when I was a little kid…" He was 10; the location was Studio 54. Did his mom, Gloria Vanderbilt take him?
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By DodaiComment by cuteasabutton: I know I'd heard it before but the fact that Gloria Vanderbilt is his mother is unbelievable! Also SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.... 8 Responses | Other threads
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r.i.p.
Jackson Family Spokesman: "This Is A Case Of Abuse Of Medications"
Brian Oxman, the Jackson family attorney, called into CNN this evening. Despite the fact that several sources have confirmed that Michael Jackson is dead, Oxman would not, but he did speak candidly about Jackson's troublesome prescription drug use. More »
