Victoria Jackson sank to a new low with a post on her Facebook page just hours after the tragedy began unfolding at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.

The former "SNL" star is no stranger to stoking controversy. She repeatedly made headlines throughout the presidential election, most notably for her response to Todd Akin's legitimate rape controversy.

But this post, quoting her friend and fellow Tea Partier Jim Riley, is her most shockingly tone deaf yet, echoing a sentiment that seems more like something you'd hear from Fred Phelps:

My friend Jim Riley posted: "Wasn't the Connecticut killer just doing what abortionists do every day? It's a wonder we don't have more 20 year old "dads" doing what women and doctors have been an accomplice to for years in America. When you forget the TEN COMMANDMENTS, people, THIS is what you get."

The post quickly began filling up with angry comments, with one person suggesting that Jackson should have to "go before all of the families that lost loved ones and explain to them why 'this is what they get'".

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There's a new trailer for A&E's "Bates Motel" and it includes a behind-the-scenes look at the drama series. Just don't call it a remake.

"We're not remaking 'Psycho,'" Vera Farmiga says in the video above. "We're using it as an inspiration." Farmiga plays Norma Bates with Freddie Highmore taking on the role of Norman Bates.

"Lost" actor Nestor Carbonell plays Sheriff Alex Romero and describes the series as an "incredible reimagining of the original 'Psycho.'"

Take a look at the trailer above and see some other TV shows that were based on movies in the gallery below.

It was really only a matter of time, wasn't it?

ABC is reportedly developing a comedy revolving around the life of Canadian singer Justin Bieber, according to TV Guide.

The idea for the single-camera comedy was originally proposed and announced last year by ABC, but there was some speculation that the show was put on ice. It seems like the idea has some new life, however, and the comedy is being floated for production next season.

Bieber, who's no stranger to TV appearances (he was on "CSI" for his now-famous arc), will not be the star of the show, though it is rumoured that he will be an executive producer, along with his manager, Scooter Braun.

The show will allegedly document the singer's life before he became famous. Let the hunt begin for the fortunate young man to play the role of Bieber.

Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but it hasn't all been sunny for "Real Housewives of Miami" star Marysol Patton.

On an episode of the Bravo reality show that aired Thursday, Patton -- the president of a Miami public relations firm -- decided she was ready to end her marriage to French businessman Philippe Pautesta-Herder.

“I was really, really, really sad the whole time we were filming," Patton, who has been divorced once before, told Celebuzz in November. "I was an emotional wreck. My father was sick. My parents had just separated. I was going through a divorce. I was filming. I was running my company. I had a lot on my plate and it was a really hard time for me. I was just an emotional mess, but I tried.”

Although the "Real Housewife" says she and her husband are still on good terms, she admits it was her dedication to her career that may have soured the relationship.

"Honestly, I’m all about work, work, work, work, and I put my work first, and it just didn’t gel," she told Wet Paint in September. "We were in two different places, we still love each other, we’re like family."

Patton and Pautesta-Herder tied the knot during an intimate ceremony in Aspen, Colo. in March 2010.

Is the purported "Real Housewives" divorce curse spreading from one city to another? Just last month, "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" stars Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif finalized their acrimonious divorce after several months of nasty feuding. Click through the slides below to see 35 more divorced Bravo "Housewives," including many who split while the cameras were rolling.

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It's time for "Saturday Night Live" to come out swinging this weekend.

"SNL" has, in the recent past, avoided certain tragedies because, well, it is a comedy show. Unfortunately, some of the worst shows in recent memory have been when "SNL" tiptoes around delicate subject matter. And, yes, the mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut on Friday is about as delicate as things get. In the past, for example, the day of the Gabby Giffords shooting, "SNL" avoided the subject completely, even in "Weekend Update." (Though that's not always the case: Their response to the Penn State scandal, with Jason Sudeikis playing The Devil, was terrific.) There is a fine line between "too soon" and making a political statement through comedy, but, unfortunately, these mass shootings seem to be happening too frequently these days to wait an "appropriate" amount of time to address the issue of gun control. (Even Obama admitted in his sobering statement today that it's happening too often.) Or, specifically, Obama's resistance to do anything about gun control.

On Oct. 20, during the second presidential debate sketch, Cecily Strong played an audience member who asked both candidates, "I'm just wondering what either of you would do to keep dangerous assault weapons such as AK-47s off the street." Jason Sudeikis as Mitt Romney answered, "Um, nothing." Jay Pharoah as Barack Obama answered, "I would also do nothing." This piece of dialogue took up 10 seconds of an over 10-minute sketch and it was the single most biting piece of political commentary that "SNL" has done all season. It's time to expand on that this coming Saturday night.

Perhaps I wouldn't be as gung-ho about "SNL" making political commentary about an incident this fresh if an Obama spokesperson hadn't made the statement that "today's not the day" to talk about gun control. Again, at the rate we're going with how often this happens, by the time it is the day, it won't be the day again. I often argue with people (more often than you can possibly imagine) about the relevancy of "SNL" in 2012. I contend that it's still quite relevant, but here's your chance, "SNL," to put that argument to bed. It's time to stop ignoring a national tragedy and, instead, come out swinging.

Actually, I would argue that "SNL" is more relevant than it's ever been. With the Internet, individual sketches can be viewed by millions who don't stay at home on Saturday night to watch the show live. If, this Saturday, "SNL" skewered Obama's resistance to comment on gun control, it would be everywhere on Monday -- if for no other reason than "SNL" isn't known for being too hard on our current Commander in Chief. It's time to start.

Jay Pharoah took over playing Obama from Fred Armisen in "SNL's" current season. Pharoah's humor is more in your face than Armisen's cerebral style. Fortunately, an in-your-face approach is needed right now. It's a lot to ask and my last intention in the world here is to put undue pressure on a comedian who's been on "SNL" less than three seasons, but if Jay Pharoah goes after Obama on gun control, people will listen. It's the kind of sketch that would be emailed profusely, sparking a debate that needs to happen. People do respond to satire more than they do to straight political commentary, especially if it's a show that's often accused of being liberal and that show goes after a liberal president on an issue.

Here's the problem though: It's still a fresh wound. But, after Saturday night, "SNL" is off until Jan 13. And there's no new "The Daily Show" or "Colbert Report" tonight. It's "SNL" or nothing. And "SNL" has to truly decide, right now, if it wants to help start the national discussion, or if it just wants to tell us which fake nightclubs tourists should seek out over the holiday season. Yeah, "SNL" is in a tough spot today, but it's time to earn its current relevancy.

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The Associated Press reports that 26 people, including at least 18 children, were killed in the Friday morning shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The gunman, identified as a man in his twenties whose mother reportedly worked at the school, was also killed.

"Our hearts are broken today," President Barack Obama said at a Friday afternoon press conference.

Celebrities, journalists, politicians and many others have taken to Twitter with reactions to the horrific tragedy. Many have offered condolences to the Newtown community, expressing shock, sadness and great concern; while others, such as filmmaker Michael Moore and CNN host Piers Morgan, have questioned the need for stricter gun control laws in the face of catastrophes like this one.

"All our words seem so small, so meaningless in the face of such horror," tweeted Anderson Cooper on Friday afternoon.

Click through this slideshow to see more celebrity Twitter reactions to the Sandy Hook tragedy:

As fans of "The Bachelor" are all too sadly aware, the dating competition show has only produced three marriages in its 24 seasons -- "Bachelorette" Trista Rehn (now Sutter) married Ryan Sutter in 2003, "Bachelor" Jason Mesnick married Molly Malaney (now Mesnick) , who was not his original choice on the show, in 2010 and newlyweds Ashley Hebert and J.P Rosenbaum tied the knot earlier this month. But Hebert has a theory on why her fellow contestants have been so unlucky in love.

"I think that people feel like they want it to happen so bad and they don't actually trust their emotions," Hebert told "The View" hosts Thursday. "So I think if you stay true to yourself and true to your feelings, and you are yourself, you're acting like yourself, then you get to know the other person a lot earlier." Hebert chose Rosenbaum at the conclusion of season seven of "The Bachelorette."

Rosenbaum, who joined his new wife on "The View," explained that because he didn't know anything about Hebert's dates with his competitors, he was able to focus all of his attention on his own dates with her.

"Ever since the second we met we've just had a connection," Rosenbaum said.

The newlyweds' wedding will air Sunday on ABC. Watch the video above for more details on Hebert and Rosenbaum's nuptials.

See photos of Hebert and Rosenbaum in the slideshow below.

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Sir Ian McKellen opened up to Anderson Cooper about coming out as gay, saying that doing so created more benefits for his personal and professional life than challenges.

"I've never met a gay person who regrets coming out," the "Hobbit" star, 73, told Cooper. "You're more at ease with your loved ones...honesty is the best policy."

He added, "I was making love until I was about 30 with my live-in boyfriend and we were breaking the law every time we had sex."

The "Fringe" finale is drawing closer, and as we start to emotionally prepare ourselves for the end, it's encouraging to know that the show's stars are trying to do the same.

The Huffington Post caught up with Seth Gabel earlier in the week, and as well as discussing his villainous new character on The CW's "Arrow" and his lead role in the intense war film "Allegiance" (released Dec. 28 in New York and Los Angeles, available on VOD now), we couldn't help but slip in a few questions about the end of Fox's sci-fi drama.

Read on for Gabel's thoughts on bidding farewell to "Fringe" and why "Allegiance" is the kind of war film "you've never seen before."

I know that you recently attended the "Fringe" 100th episode party for the end of the series. How was that experience of going back and catching up with everyone?
It was an incredible finish. I joined the show at the end of Season 2 as a guest star, and then recurred in Season 3, and then became a regular in Season 4. So it was very interesting for me to be at the end with everyone when I wasn’t necessarily there at the beginning. But what was profound was that I really felt like a part of the family, and it was a really beautiful experience overall. We’re all just so grateful that the show got to last as long as it did, and that they got the chance to actually complete the story in a way that’s going to satisfy the audience.

I've definitely missed Lincoln this season. I'd love to know how he and Fauxlivia are doing Over There.
Yeah, I miss both Lincolns. It was fun playing two versions of myself.

Let's talk about "Allegiance" and how you came to be involved?
I got a call from my agent asking if I was interested in meeting with the director and reading the script, to which I replied, “Of course.” And I read the script and I really felt like it was a war film that we’ve never seen before. And it took place in the days leading up to this National Guard unit being called up to go to Iraq when they had no expectation of ever having to do so. So when I met with Mike Connors, the director, and Sean Mullin, the producer, and talked to them about it and found out that that was their experience and that this film was a reflection of what they went through, I was immediately hooked.

I’m really excited to be a part of the film because the entire film is almost entirely financed, produced, directed and written by veterans of the wars in Iraq. There are green berets and Navy SEALs involved, and national guardsmen and just a real authentic experience. And from the top to the bottom it’s told from their perspective and all relates to true stuff they went through.

Can you tell us a bit about your character, Lieutenant Danny Sefton?
I play a lieutenant in the National Guard, and I’m questionably transferred out of my unit just before I was supposed to ship off to Iraq. And one of my soldiers, a medic played by Bow Wow, comes to me and asks me to help him go AWOL so that he can see his dying son one last time. And so that kind of pulls me back in to caring about this unit and needing to help this soldier, and really questioning whether or not I made the right decision in leaving these guys. So as the movie’s happening I’m trying to figure out how to help him escape from the base, and ultimately I have to choose between the loyalties to him, and to my fiancée and family that I’m building, and my country and the fellow soldiers that I’m working with.

I loved that there was no attempt to demonize any of the characters. Everyone is morally justified in the decisions they make, and it's very much about the shades of gray, rather than everything being simplistic black and white, right and wrong.
Yeah, it’s up to our audience members to decide morally what you think is right. And at the end of the day, for these characters it’s not about right or wrong. It’s just about kind of honoring yourself and the people you love.

What do you think you would've done in that situation?
It’s really difficult because I have a wife, and I have children, and the idea of going to war for something that I may believe in or may not believe in, I would normally think, “OK, no I don’t want to do that. I want to stay and be with my family. My children need me more than anything else.” But then when you’re in a situation where there are people counting on you, and you are able to be a good leader to those people ... then it really becomes a tossup as to what’s more important. You can make things happen now and save some lives now, or do you abandon those people to fight for something else, which are the values of your family? It’s a real dilemma, and I think the movie addresses that well.

What was your biggest takeaway from filming the movie?
I don’t know. It’s really difficult for me to process because it was such an intense experience. But the big takeaway was that I really enjoyed it, and that the brotherhood of war -- and the honor that exists in war, and in soldiers, and in the Army -- is awe-inspiring, in that these people fight for something that is so much greater than any of us usually imagine. We can see it on paper, but when you meet people that have had these experiences and see them volunteering their time to be part of the set every day, and talk to the actors, and make it as authentic as possible, it really touches you deep, and really causes you to question what it is that you are doing in your life and how it is that you are contributing to everyone’s overall experience.

"Fringe" airs Fridays at 9 p.m. EST on Fox. "Allegiance" is released Dec. 28 in New York and Los Angeles, and is available on VOD now. Read about Gabel's "Arrow" role here.

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In the wake of a tragedy like the Newtown, CT shooting, emotions are undoubtedly running high, and Twitter has become the default platform for many to voice their opinions and process their emotions. Naturally, then, some public figures are liable to type things in the heat of the moment that they might later regret.

That was apparently the case for Blake Shelton on Friday. When news broke of the shooting in Newtown at Sandy Hook elementary school, Shelton tweeted a debatably inflammatory statement: "The killing of defenseless people and innocent children. I'm sad and sickened. This is why we all should be prepared to defend and guard." The comment was later deleted, but CBS News saved a copy of the tweet.

Shelton's followers took the country singer and "Voice" coach to task for his views on gun control and the wording of his tweet. He later agreed that he could've chosen his words better in response to one critic:

Earlier this year, Shelton took part in the NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shootout, and shared his thoughts on the Second Amendment during the event. “This is about a right that I want to support and that I believe in, and if I can have fun while doing that, that’s even better," he told reporters at the sporting clays competition, according to the Las Vegas Sun newspaper.

This isn't the first time Shelton's Twitter comments have landed him in hot water. In July, Shelton drew the ire of animal rights activists after joking that he'd deliberately killed a turtle while driving, and in 2011, the star was accused of making homophobic remarks on two occasions.

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Self-proclaimed supermodel Janice Dickinson announced Friday that she is engaged to Robert Gerner, a Los Angeles-based psychologist.

While supermodels are admired by millions, many have found their one true loves. Below, our top 10 favorite married models and their husbands.

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Jennifer Lawrence is having a good year; not only did did she star in "The Hunger Games," one of the biggest movies of the past 12 months, she just scored a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her role in "Silver Linings Playbook."

"It's probably the only way you could wake me up early and not make me mad," Lawrence joked of her nomination on Dec. 13.

She may be a big screen queen now, but Lawrence actually got her start on TV in 2006. After guest spots on shows like "Monk" and "Cold Case," she landed a supporting role on the short-lived "Bill Engvall Show" from 2007-2009, after which she transitioned to movies with the critically-acclaimed "Winter's Bone."

For this week's installment of Flashback Friday, check out some nostalgic highlights from Lawrence's time on "The Bill Engvall Show," wherein she played Lauren, the daughter of Engvall's character.

Does any woman have the power to turn "Happy Endings" MVP Max (Adam Pally) straight? Apparently, "Saturday Night Live" alumna Abby Elliott does -- at least as long as she can get Max tickets to Chicago Bulls games. We're guessing their relationship isn't destined for longevity, but we respect Max's dedication to basketball.

According to EW, Eliott will appear as a character named Katie in an episode titled "Flowers for Al-gernon," set to air in the spring.

Other notable guest stars heading to "Happy Endings" in 2013 include Mark-Paul Gosselaar and RuPaul.

In other casting news ...

Beth Grant promoted to series regular on "The Mindy Project." Though she's only appeared in one episode so far, Grant's belligerent, pot-smoking nurse, Beverly, will be a permanent fixture on the Fox comedy in 2013. [The Hollywood Reporter]

"Revenge" and "True Blood" alums join TNT's "Legends." Amber Valletta, Rob Mayes and Tina Majorino are joining the Sean Bean project. Valletta will play Bean's character's ex-wife, Mayes and Majorino will play fellow agents at the DCO. [Deadline]

"Supernatural" favorite visits "The Mentalist." Rob Benedict will play a professor and PhD candidate who happens to work in the same lab where a student was murdered. His episode will air in mid-February. [EW]

NEW YORK -- The U.S. premiere of the Tom Cruise action movie "Jack Reacher" is being postponed following the deadly Connecticut school shooting.

Paramount Pictures says "out of honor and respect for the families of the victims" the premiere won't take place Saturday in Pittsburgh, where "Jack Reacher" was filmed.

The premiere would've been Cruise's first U.S. media appearance since his split from Katie Holmes over the summer. It was to be more contained with select outlets covering and a location away from Hollywood or New York.

A proclamation ceremony for Cruise had been planned with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.

No new date for the premiere has been set. The movie opens Dec. 21.

Friday's massacre at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school killed 20 children and several adults.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville drummer Willie Ackerman, who played with artists such as Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and Louis Armstrong, has died. He was 73.

According to an obituary from the Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home, Ackerman passed away peacefully on Thursday.

The obituary states that Ackerman was a professional musician from the age of 17. He was a staff drummer for such country music institutions as the Grand Ole Opry, RCA Studios and "Hee Haw."

He played with numerous country stars, including Patsy Cline, George Jones, Waylon Jennings and Chet Atkins. He recorded classic hits such as "El Paso," and "Wings of a Dove."

Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Marshall-Donnelly-Combs followed by burial at Springhill Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Ackerman's honor to the Opry Trust Fund.

Emily Blunt dons a “Oh la la” sweater while grabbing some food take-out at Lemonade on Friday (December 14) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 29-year-old actress was joined by her husband John Krasinski, who was seen giving her a kiss on the head.

LOS ANGELES — Actress Amanda Bynes has resolved a misdemeanor hit-and-run case after entering into a civil settlement with other drivers.

Court records show Bynes entered a civil compromise to end the case and her attorney informed a Los Angeles court on Thursday. Bynes was charged with leaving the scene of accidents in April and August without providing the proper information.

Defendants in certain California misdemeanor cases are allowed to enter civil settlements to resolve criminal cases.

City Attorney's spokesman Frank Mateljan (mah-tell-JIN') says prosecutors objected to the dismissal, noting other instances in which Bynes has been cited for driving without a license and her pending driving under the influence case.

Bynes rose to fame starring in Nickelodeon's "All That" and has also starred in several films, including 2010's "Easy A."

A CHANGE IS GONNA COME for Seal ... at least in terms of where he lives ... 'cause TMZ has learned Heidi Klum's estranged hubby made a formal offer on his very own bachelor pad in L.A.

Our real estate sources tell us ... Seal has been eyeing a 5,500-square-foot mansion in Brentwood recently -- which hit the market 18 days ago for $6 MILLION.

As 2012 winds down, celebrity news winds up!

This week, Tom Cruise stepped out on the red carpet for the first time since his divorce from Katie Holmes. The "Jack Reacher" star looked dapper in a black suede coat for the film's screening in London. Eat your heart out, Holmes.

In other news, Drew Barrymore debuted her baby daughter Olive, who was born in September, on the cover of People's latest issue. The actress gushed about her baby girl, saying, "it's like the biggest crush I've ever had in my life!"

Speaking of babies, Busy Philipps announced she's expecting her second child with husband Marc Silverstein and flaunted her baby bump at the SAG Award nominations on Dec. 12.

Plus, Nick Cannon shared too much information about his sex life with Mariah Carey, Kristen Stewart confirmed a huge rumor to HuffPost and Ariel Winter's court case started in Los Angeles. What a week.

Check out the best photos from the week below:

Even though Rooney Mara has taken a hiatus from her dark red carpet days promoting "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo," we still associate the actress with her goth looks from last year's premieres. Lest you think the whole queen of darkness thing was just a phase, Ms. Mara stepped out yesterday in one of her most austere looks yet.

The 27-year-old attended a charity gala during the 2012 Dubai International Film Festival wearing a dress that definitely warranted a second glance. The black, sleeveless number featured an entirely sheer bodice with a single strip of fabric to cover her chest. We're sure double-sided tape was involved, but it's still not exactly the best way to avoid a wardrobe malfunction amidst glaring flashbulbs.

To add to the somber effect, Rooney, never one to smile much, had on a particularly cheerless expression yesterday. Maybe it's time for another injection of color into her wardrobe? But don't think we're going to be the ones to tell her -- even the petite actress' co-star Channing Tatum considers her the most "terrifying person" he's ever met.

On second thought, do as you please, Rooney. We, er, support you...

Check out Rooney Mara's dark, sheer look from yesterday and tell us what you think.

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