Monday, June 5, 2017

Senator Al Franken Cancels Bill Maher Appearance After N-Word Remark

Bill Maher is out one big guest for his next live show on HBO this Friday – Senator Al Franken just canceled his appearance. Franken announced Monday he won’t be appearing alongside Maher for Friday’s episode. A spokesperson for Franken said…


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Ireland Baldwin Is Completely Topless on Instagram And For That, We Thank Her

Ireland Baldwin contains multitudes.



Despite being named after a foreign nation, she’s an American treasure.


And despite being the offspring of a jowly rage maniac, she does nothing but spread joy with glorious pics like this:



Yes, Ireland is about as naked as you can be without violating Instagram’s no nipple policy.


The pic is a pleasure to look at for the obvious reasons, but we’re also happy to see it because of what it represents.


When Ireland first began posting bikini pics, she became an overnight Instagram sensation.


She rode that wave for just a few months before encountering some difficulties in her personal life that led her to shut down her social media accounts. 


Eventually, Ireland checked into rehab, seeking treatment for what her camp has described as depression and anxiety issues.



After completing the program, she remained low-key for a time, eschewing social media and the lime light in favor of staying home and focusing on her mental health.


We applaud Ireland for taking the time to properly heal, but at the same time, we’re very happy to have her back on the ‘Gram.


Though we’re sure she still has her emotional mountains to climb, as we all do, it’s difficult to look at a pic like Ireland’s latest and imagine that the girl photographed is suffering from any severe self-esteem issues.


It’s entirely possible that we’re reading way too much into a simple side-boob pic, but there’s something about this sultry snap that makes us feel optimistic for Ireland’s future.



She’s experienced the travails of young stardom and the difficulties of being born to a famous family, and she’s come out on the other side.


Are their further battles ahead?


Of course!


But unlike so many people her age (particularly young celebs), Ireland now has the tools to meet those future challenges.


There’s pretty much no way that we’re not reading way too much into this, but maybe side boob selfies are a sort of modern-day Rorschach Test.


So think long and hard about what you’re seeing when you look at Ireland’s IG page.


Or just enjoy the boobies, it works on many levels.


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Oakland Ghost Ship Landlord Arrested for Deadly Fire

Derick Almena, the landlord at the Oakland warehouse that went up in flames, killing 36 people, has been arrested for the fire. Alameda County prosecutors announced Almena’s arrest — along with Max Harris, who was reportedly a tenant at the art…


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Ariel Winter: Stimulating Teenage Boys, Interest in Animal Rights With Latest Pic

Ariel Winter is a talented actress, a well-spoken young woman, and she always looks good.


This time, she’s using her stunning looks for a great cause.



She captioned the photo: 


“Put on your bunny ears to show you are #ForeverAgainstAnimalTesting.”


Her hands are the bunny ears, you see.


And bunnies are so often the victims in animal testing.


It wasn’t just an empty hashtag, however, because she made her cause clear.


“Sign the petition to ban animal testing in cosmetics globally! Link in bio.”



Before you freak out, you should know that this doesn’t seem to be a PETA thing.


Because yeah, not all organizations that sound like they’re for good causes are necessarily on the level. Unfortunately.


This seems to be real, and that’s no surprise — Ariel Winter is a smart young woman.


Animal testing is an age-old and often cruel practice.


What’s a cheap and easy way to find out if your new cosmetics cause chemical burns or blindness? 


Easy — you just slap them on a bunny’s face and see what happens.


Now think about how many cosmetic products are on the shelves, and how many furry friends have suffered for so many of them.



We’re glad that Ariel Winter is using her platform to bring attention to this good cause.


Actually, you know what?


We’re glad that she’s using her boobs to do it. We said it.


Ariel Winter’s breasts received so much unwanted attention, even when she was a minor, that she had breast-reduction surgery.


It would have been more than understandable if she’d just covered herself in a sheet and hidden behind closed doors.


Instead, it looks like she’s comfortable with her body, and she’s flaunting her body in stellar photos.


Now she’s taking that a step further, and using her sex appeal — the thing that was used against her — to make the world a better place.



Ariel Winter has always been well-spoken, and it looks like she’s living her best life.


We’re just glad that she’s working for more than just her own happiness, you know?


She’s such a gift.



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