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Roger Ebert's Last Review

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Legendary film critic Roger Ebert passed away on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. His legacy speaks for itself -- he reviewed movies for 46 years at the Chicago Sun-Times, which calls him "without question the nation's most prominent and influential film critic" in their obituary -- and he will be sorely missed by movie fans across the world.

The final review posted under Ebert's byline was for "The Host," a the story of a battle to save the world that derives itself from "Twilight."

The review, posted on March 27, was kind but firmly negative. As is often the case with Ebert's reviews, the critic evaluated the movie by placing it in the broader context of our own lives:

Soul Melanie (known as Wanderer) falls in love with Earth Melanie, even though in theory this isn't possible because the Wanderer has become Melanie. This intimate form of self-love leads to dialogue that will possibly be found humorous by some people. When Wanda is about to kiss the boy she loves, for example, the film uses voiceover to warn her: "No, Melanie! Wrong! No! He's from another planet!"

True, in our own lives, we pick up warnings on that frequency: No! You'll get pregnant! No! He's from the other side of town! No! He's your best friend's boyfriend!" I imagine this as a version of one of those debates where little angels with harps and devils with pitchforks perch on your shoulders.

The film earned only 2.5 of a possible 5 stars, knocked for what Ebert described as its being "top-heavy with profound, sonorous conversations, all tending to sound like farewells."

In the days since reviewing "The Host," Ebert penned some more words -- not so much a farewell as a see-you-soon. In a post entitled "A Leave of Presence," Ebert revealed that his health issues would require him to cut back on his reviewing activities. The letter to his readers begins with the words "thank you," includes news that he planned to bring back "At the Movies" and ends with a now-heartbreaking grace: "So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I'll see you at the movies."


Gavin Shulman: Check Out This Huge Awesome Amazing Sideboob

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While some might see this slow news week as an excuse to take a break from the major issues our nation faces, I think it gives us the perfect opportunity to make use of this valuable, advertiser-friendly, Pulitzer Prize-winning space to highlight a topic truly important to us all regardless of race, age, size or class. Something that is always prevalent on the edges of our news media, something that is a problem for both the left and right positions, and something we simply can't just avoid when it pops up: let us finally and openly talk about Sideboob.

Glorious, globious, gropious sideboob. Easily the bestboob. For, you see, sideboob is boob we were not necessarily supposed to see. Frontboob is so obvious. Look at my low-cut dress and my cavernous cleavage. How bout that boob? Check out my boob. You like that boob? But sideboob is sneaky boob. Illicit boob. Boob by accident. Boob only because you ambushed me at the perfect angle. Newsworthy boob.

The beauty of the sideboob is that you can really surmise the true size of the boob. There's no subterfuge. No artifice. No bra magic. You can fully and completely study the shape and substance of saidboob. So that's how those guys hang when their unharnessed. Interesting. Very interesting. What wonderful curvature. What exquisite density. What a beautiful boob. This boob must be shared with the world.

Because we don't get to see much actual sideboob in our real lives. It takes a special someone to wear something with no sides. It requires a real set of balls, and boobs. Normal, everyday women usually wear boring garments that tend to go around their entire bodies. This leaves the sideboob as the sole domain of the starlet. Usually the young and perky ones as well. Anyone can pull off purposefulboob; it takes a real iconotrash to show a little side. That's why we owe them some coverage.

Properboob isn't worth the pixels it requires to display. There's a reason sideboob belongs on the first screen and fullboob on page 3. Forget fullboob. That's so flagrant. So in your face. Even the description "full frontal" sounds so crude. Wholeboob is a concerted effort, with lights and Photoshop, posing and makeup, planning and care -- sideboob is a sneak attack. No chance to prepare. No idea it was even happening. No control over your own body. Just a side of a boob spilling out.

Now let it be known that I'm on the side of all boob. Bikiniboob. Leanoverboob. Wettshirtboob. Tuckedintanktopboob. Floppyboob. Sloppyboob. Ladycoppyboob. Bouncingboob. Runningboob. Heavingboob. Pushupboob. Pushtogetherboob. Pushedupagainstglassboob. Paintedboob. Sculptedboob.. Cartoonboob. Fakeboob. Awakeboob. Sleepingboob. But none of those have anything on the sideboob. Except for maybe a nipple.

Which is why when we get a shot of a sideboob we cannot just let it go unreported. It must be posted. It must be printed. It must be publicized. And it must be published. This is the real world we're talking about. It can't always just be politics and nuclear threats from North Korea. It's time we move sideboob from the margins to the mainstream. From the side of the site to the center. From most popular to the masthead. Sometimes we all just want our news media to paint a prettier picture of the world we live in. Or shadily snap one. Of the side of Miley Cyrus's boob.

So some may call me shameless for writing about sideboob. Some may say I'm simply desperate for clicks. That I just want to bolster my number of tweets and shares. That I'm practically begging for comments. Some may say that I'm a completely sophomoric writer trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator in a pathetic attempt to generate some readership. You know what I say to that: check out this awesome picture of the side of Lindsay Lohan's tit.

Roger Ebert, Newspaperman

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Roger Ebert, who died on Thursday, was more than just a legendary film critic. He was also a newspaperman who loved the journalism industry, and fiercely criticized those he thought were sullying it.

Ebert got his first newspaper job when he was sixteen, working for a local paper in Illinois

"To be hired as a real writer at a real newspaper was such good fortune that I could barely sleep," he wrote in his 2011 memoir, "Life Itself."

When Ebert went to college, he worked on the newspaper there, the Daily Illini. But it was his nearly 50-year tenure at the Chicago Sun-Times that would make him an icon. Ebert started as a general writer before being offered the film critic's job relatively out of the blue. In "Life Itself," he wrote about the atmosphere of the Sun-Times in those early days:

The city room was a noisy place to work. Typewriters hammered at carbon-copy books that made an impatient slap-slap-slap. Phones rang the way phones used to ring in the movies. Reporters shouted into them. They called out “Boy!” and held up a story and a copykid ran to snatch it and deliver it to an editor. Reporters would shout out questions on deadline. “Quick! Who was governor before Walker?” There were no cubicles, except for Royko’s. We worked at desks democratically lined up next to one another, row after row. Ann Landers (actually Eppie Lederer) had an office full of assistants somewhere else in the building but insisted on sitting in the middle of this chaos, next to the TV-radio critic, Paul Molloy.

Though he had not intended to become a film critic, Ebert stayed in that role for the rest of his life. He also stayed with the Sun-Times through thick and thin. He saw the paper bought by tycoons such as Rupert Murdoch and Conrad Black; saw it teeter on financial precipice after financial precipice; and, through his partnership with Gene Siskel, became the most famous embodiment of its storied rivalry with the Chicago Tribune.

Though he would eventually become more famous and powerful than any of his colleagues, Ebert stuck with them when they battled management. In one memorable exchange, he emailed the Sun-Times publisher with a vow to join a potential strike:

Dear John, It would be with a heavy heart that I would go on strike against my beloved Sun-Times, but strike I will if a strike is called.

The recent revelations about Hollinger mismanagement have left me feeling betrayed, and I know they did you, too. There were obviously millions of dollars winging away to the Radler and Black billfolds while we worked in a building where even basic maintenance was ignored.

I realize I am not underpaid. Far from it. I do not anticipate getting a raise under a new contract. But I have been a Guild member since 1967 and I will stand with my fellow Guild members if this comes to a crisis.
I hope a reasonable solution can be found that will prevent a strike at this crucial time in the paper’s history.
Best, Roger Ebert

When Rupert Murdoch, who owned the Sun-Times for several years, was facing the worst of the phone hacking scandal in 2011, Ebert unloaded:

It is therefore with a great deal of satisfaction that I observe the Alien's current troubles. This man has done more to harm journalism in America and Britain than any other person. I cannot speak for Australia. In the U.S., where his newspaper holdings are limited to the New York Post and the (actually good) Wall Street Journal, his damage has been done with Fox News, the first deliberately and unapologetically biased and partisan network in American history. You disagree? Be my guest.

Porsha Stewart Opens Up About Her Split

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On Wednesday, "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Stewart made her first official post-split appearance since her estranged husband -- former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart -- filed for divorce two weeks ago.

Porsha attended the Bravo Upfronts party in New York City, where she told reporters that she and her family were currently "going through a very difficult time." But how is she holding up otherwise?

"When you have strong arms and strong family around you, they cover you -– that's what they're there for," she said, according to Us Weekly. "So that's who I'm leaning on. And it's really a blessing to see people, supporters and fans are standing up and just really showing me the love."

Kordell filed for divorce in Atlanta's Fulton County Court on March 22, after less than two years of marriage. Porsha -- who was reportedly "completely blindsided" by the filing -- has since requested alimony and asked that she be able to stay in their matrimonial home. The former pair has no children together, but Kordell has one son from a previous relationship.

Click through the slideshow below for more on Porsha and 37 other Bravo "Housewives" who have called it quits with their husbands.

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2 Men Found Guilty Of Joss Stone Murder Plot

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LONDON -- A British jury convicted two men on Wednesday of plotting to rob and kill soul singer Joss Stone.

Junior Bradshaw, 32, and Kevin Liverpool, 35, were found guilty at Exeter Crown Court on charges of conspiracy to murder, to cause grievous bodily harm and to rob. They had denied the charges.

Liverpool was given a life sentence and ordered to serve a minimum of 10 years and eight months. Bradshaw will be sentenced at a later date.

"You intended to rob her and kill her and dump her body in the river, according to your words, and then leave the country with your accomplice Junior Bradshaw," said Judge Francis Gilbert in sentencing Liverpool.

After the verdict, Grammy award-winner Stone expressed gratitude for support and kind wishes during the ordeal.

"I am relieved the trial is now over and that these men are no longer in a position to cause harm to anyone," she said in a statement.

Bradshaw and Liverpool were arrested in June 2011 close to Stone's home in southwestern England after suspicious neighbors reported them to the police. They never reached her house.

Prosecutors said the pair set off from their home in Manchester to Stone's home in Devon armed with a samurai sword, knives, a hammer, black bags and gloves.

They were involved in a crash on their journey, and at one point got lost, asking a postman for directions to Stone's home.

Handwritten notes found in their car made reference to "decapitate." Another read "Jocelyn RIP" and a further note said: "Once Jocelyn's dead ... find a river to dump her," according to prosecutors.

Other notes indicated that the pair disapproved of Stone's being invited to Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding.

R.I.P. Roger Ebert: 'He Was Chicago Personified'

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Legendary Chicago-based film critic Roger Ebert died Thursday at the age of 70.

Just Tuesday evening, Ebert wrote in his journal that he would be cutting back on his work load and taking a "leave of presence" due to a recurrence of cancer.

His final blog post, appropriately enough, concluded with Ebert's signature sign-off: "So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I'll see you at the movies."

Ebert, the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize and to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was first diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2002, and cancerous growths were found on his salivary glands a year later, forcing him to undergo surgeries that left him without the ability to speak. Ebert was the Sun-Times' film critic since 1967.

In his obituary of his colleague, Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg called Ebert "Without question the nation’s most prominent and influential film critic." Steinberg continued:

"For a film with a daring director, a talented cast, a captivating plot or, ideally, all three, there could be no better advocate than Roger Ebert, who passionately celebrated and promoted excellence in film while deflating the awful, the derivative, or the merely mediocre with an observant eye, a sharp wit and a depth of knowledge that delighted his millions of readers and viewers."

The Reader's Michael Miner — a one-time colleague of Ebert's at the Sun-Times — reflected on Ebert's character and outlook on life after his most significant cancer surgery.

"No one in Chicago better embodies grace at twilight than Roger Ebert, who has written openly and frankly about the physical disasters that cost him his lower face, his voice, and his ability to swallow food," Miner said. "That they spared his writing gifts, sharpened his memories, and deepened his character is reason for rejoicing."

Not surprisingly, given Ebert's adeptness at the social media platform, Twitter was immediately flooded with heartbroken reactions to the heartbroken news from the Windy City.

Viral Rap Covers: Blues LMFAO! A Capella Dr Dre! Acoustic Lil' Jon!

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Thanks to viral video culture anyone with a working webcam thinks they can make like they're Snoop Dogg in a coffeehouse. Most are not very good, but sometimes — like when Melanie Fiona sang Drake's much-covered "Started From The Bottom" in a harmonious show of hometown love — it all comes together.

Yes, Fiona is a Grammy-winner, but the Internet doesn't really care if these covers are performed by professionals or amateurs, especially if an unexpected genre change reveals an added depth to the songwriting. The results just have to be cool enough or funny enough to pass on.

So click the gallery below to watch 10 non-hip-hop covers of hip-hop songs that went viral, from a geeky-looking teen turning "Sexy And I Know It" into a brilliant blues jam to an all-white girl a capella group crooning "Bitches Ain't Shit":

FIRST LOOK: One Direction's Unfinished Wax Figures! (PHOTOS)

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One Direction is gearing up to go on a different kind of tour this spring that doesn't involve live music or even the members of 1D themselves. This month, Louis, Liam, Harry, Zayn and Niall are going to be featured in Madame Tussauds... as wax figures!

Though we have to wait until April 18 to see the full unveiling, the famous wax museum in London -- which recently revealed Emma Watson's life-size wax figure -- gave fans a sneak peek by posting photos of 1D's unfinished wax figures on their website.

So far, we can only see the boys' unfinished faces, but they've certainly come a long way from pranking Directioners back in November, when they pretended to be wax figures. At least now they're actually works in progress!

Click through the slideshow below and check out the photos of the wax figures for yourself. Tell us: Do you think they're starting to look like the real-life One Direction? Sound off in the comments or tweet at @HuffPostTeen.

[h/t Jezebel.com]


Jennifer Garner Opens Up About Ben's Oscar Speech

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Ben Affleck raised eyebrows in February when he referred to his and Jennifer Garner's marriage as "work" in his Oscar acceptance speech. But Garner recently revealed that she wasn't upset by Affleck's controversial remark.

Affleck thanked Garner for "working on [their] marriage for 10 Christmases" while accepting the Best Picture award for "Argo." He went on to say, "It's work, but it's the best work there is, and there's no one else I'd rather work with."

Garner told The Telegraph Monday that friends called her afterwards to ask her if she was OK -- but they didn't need to.

"I know Ben, I knew he meant it as the hugest, warmest compliment in the world," Garner said. "I think he was saying, 'Look, what we have is really real and I value it above all and I’m in it with you and I know you are in it with me.' That’s the way I took it."

Affleck tried to explain his comments after the show, telling Access Hollywood, “We work on [our marriage] together, we try our best, nobody’s perfect. I would be lying to you if I said that either she or I were. She’s more perfect than I am, I can tell you that."

Garner, however, said she didn't need an explanation.

"Poor guy. It’s so horrible to put yourself out there -– he didn’t have to worry about it from my point of view," she said.

Garner and Affleck married in 2005 and have three children together.

Watch 10 of the sweetest Oscar acceptance speeches in the slideshow below.

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REVEALED: Why Janelle Monae Always Wears Black-And-White...

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There are many words that can describe Janelle Monáe, but the May cover of Essence sums her up perfectly: flawless beauty.

And we're not just talking about the singer's stunning good looks that rightfully landed her a contract with CoverGirl -- it's also Monáe's award-winning music, singular style and message of individualism that completes her enduring allure.

On Thursday night Essence celebrated Monáe's May cover and her mantra of "be unique," by throwing an intimate dinner at the Mondrian Soho hotel in New York City. Guests included Monáe's Wondaland Arts Society crew members Nate Wonder and Chuck Lightning, as well as legendary supermodel-turned-mogul Iman, fashion activist/documentarian Bethann Hardison, celebrity stylist June Ambrose, journalist Lola Ogunnaike, FashionBombDaily.com's Claire Sulmers and GlamazonsBlog.com's Jessica Andrews, to name a few. Essence's masthead toppers were also in attendance -- President Michelle Ebanks; Acting Managing Editor Vanessa Bush; Editor-at-Large Emil Wilbekin and Public Relations Director Dana Baxter.

The Huffington Post Black Voices was on hand as well to fete the 27-year-old star, who stepped out sporting a sleek version of her signature pompadour-esque 'do and a sharp white Topshop suit with black accents for the special occasion. We took the opportunity to ask the Grammy Award-winning singer about keeping her wardrobe strictly black and white.

"It's a dedication to uniformity and I'm a minimalist by heart, but a lot of it had to do with me wanting to have a uniform like the working class, like my mom and my grandmother," Monáe told The Huffington Post.

The Kansas-native grew up in a working-class family where her mother was employed as a janitor, her father was a trash man and her stepfather worked at the post office. Her grandmother once worked as a sharecropper in Mississippi, and worked at a jailhouse until she passed away. "My grandmother had 16 sisters and brothers and they all had to share one pair of shoes," Monáe explained. "And so that's the family that I come from -- I don't ever want to be detached from that. I use it as motivation for my music and to just keep me centered, grounded and to stay on message," Monáe said.

That same sense of humility and drive was echoed in a speech Monáe delivered after Bush, Essence acting managing editor, presented her with a framed copy of the magazine cover.

"This didn't have to be my life," Monáe said as tears filled her eyes. "I'm genuinely moved and touched," she added and paused again after becoming overwhelmed with emotion.

"There are lots of beautiful young women of color out there who would look just as gorgeous or even more gorgeous on this cover and for you guys to see something in me -- and for my story to connect in a way that you allowed me to tell and have this platform to tell my story to your readers, is just something I won't take for granted," she said.

She went on to say, "I look forward to continuing to partner and do things that can encourage our young girls to be comfortable in their own skin and know that they don't have to sacrifice or -- they don't even have to be like Janelle Monáe to be on the cover of Essence."

Scroll through the slideshow below to see all the fun from last night's dinner party!

Back For More

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History's "Vikings" has been renewed for a second season.

In the midst of its successful debut season, History ordered 10 more episodes of the historical drama centering on Viking Ragnar Lodbrok (Travis Fimmel).

The fact that History decided to renew "Vikings" should come as no surprise: The freshman drama has averaged 5.0 million total viewers in its first season, with a 1.9 rating in the coveted 18-49 demo.

“'Vikings' is a win win for us. As our first scripted series, 'Vikings' has paid off in a big way with critical acclaim, strong ratings and a passionate, loyal fan base," Dirk Hoogstra, History's executive vice president of development and programming, said of the "Vikings" renewal in a statement. "It came out of the gate strong and has stayed on top, solidifying History as a major player in the scripted genre, just as we are in reality. We could not be more proud of the entire cast and crew and everyone involved in the making of 'Vikings.'"

Production on "Vikings" Season 2 is set to kick off this summer and the sophomore season will make its debut on History sometime in 2014.

In the meantime, enjoy the first season of "Vikings," which comes to an end on April 28.

"Vikings" airs on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on History.

Beyonce Named Honorary Chair Of The 2013 Met Gala

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We were already pretty excited about the 2013 Met Gala, what with the awesome punk theme and Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci hosting. But a new announcement via Women's Wear Daily is getting us even more psyched: Beyonce has been named an honorary chair of the event!

Leave it to Anna Wintour to stack fashion's biggest night with an all-star cast. Already slated to host the annual event are Rooney Mara and Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci, both of whose dark, brooding sensibilities fit this year's theme, "Punk: Chaos to Couture."

Beyonce isn't exactly known for her punk style, but she does fit in with her co-chairs. Beyonce wore a dramatic Givenchy creation to last year's Met Gala, plus she's spent the 12 months since getting even cozier than ever with the fashion crowd. (You saw her Vogue cover, right?)

WWD notes the possibility that Bey will join co-hosts Wintour, Mara, Tisci and Lauren Santo Domingo on the greeting line (!), but there's no confirmation of that yet. But we're guessing this at least guarantees a timely arrival: last year, Beyonce left press and fans waiting until the very last moment and made a dramatic late entrance.

Click over to WWD.com to read more. Do you think Beyonce is a good choice to co-chair this year's Costume Institute Gala?

Getting psyched about this year's big event? Relive the 2012 Met Gala magic:

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PHOTO: Olivia Munn Tries A Cropped Look

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Crop tops have been pretty inescapable this spring, mostly in their intimidating form, the bra top. Fortunately, Olivia Munn has found the perfect way to wear the trend without going the risqué route.

To attend Vogue's "Triple Threats" dinner Thursday night, the actress wore a silky blue look that featured a cropped upper half. We can't tell if it's a two-piece or if the top portion connects in the back, but we can tell that we like it. It's relaxed, fun and feels perfect for spring.

Like we said, the crop top's ubiquity amongst Hollywood's younger set has been noteworthy this season. Everyone from Miley Cyrus to Selena Gomez to a (now-teenage!) Abigail Breslin have tried it. Something about Olivia's take feels a little more grown-up and approachable though.

Check out the outfit in question below and tell us: Would you wear a crop top?

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olivia munn crop top

See more celebs attempting the look:

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No One Did Ladylike Like Lady Day

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Billie Holiday's short life may have been marred by a tumultuous upbringing and drug addiction, but when she stepped into the spotlight her image was immaculate.

Born Elinore Harris in Philadelphia, the "Strange Fruit" singer adopted her stage name from the actress Billie Dove and musician Clarence Holiday (her rumored father). She launched her jazz career in New York City nightclubs before being discovered by producer and talent scout John Hammond. He eventually signed her to Brunswick Records and introduced her to big band acts like Count Basie (a collaboration that included the famous tune "Summertime") and Lester Young (the pianist who came up with the nickname "Lady Day").

While Holiday received considerable recognition after her death, including posthumous inductions into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame and a biographical film starring Diana Ross aptly titled "Lady Sings the Blues," her ladylike style was always praised. From the fresh gardenias that adorned her hair to the fit-and-flare dresses she donned, Holiday was truly a class act. (Even with her beloved dog Mister by her side).

In honor of what would've been Billie Holiday's 98th birthday on Sunday (April 7), we're taking a look back at her greatest fashion moments.

Always imitated, never duplicated:

Flip through our many other Style Evolutions here.

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When ISN'T Will Smith Saying 'Woo! Ha ha, ha ha'?

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It may be hard to believe, but Will Smith says "Woo! Ha ha, ha ha" way more than we even realized. And let's not forget "Big Will!" and "What what, what what!"

Via CollegeHumor


Daniaja Davis: They're Baaaaack

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I have been an avid Jonas Brothers since 2006. That being said, when they went on their little hiatus I anxiously awaited the day they would return. And now, almost three years later, my wait is over.

And it was not in vain.

When the Jo Bros first announced that the title of their new single was "Pom Poms," I was slightly confused. I continued to question what on earth this song could be about and if they had lost their minds. Then the Jonas Brothers began the social media campaign with #PomPoms and a countdown that included sneak previews every day.

That was the smartest thing they could have done.

As fans everywhere heard more and more of the song and saw more and more glimpses of the music video, you couldn't help but get excited. In a musical age where everything is trying desperately to be dubstep it was refreshing to hear that the Jonas Brothers used something not common to the music industry nowadays: REAL INSTRUMENTS. And not just pianos and guitars, there's a whole marching band backing them up. This song has a vibe that only the Jonas Brothers can create -- I don't know if I want to sing along or grab some pom poms and dance to the music. As far as vocals go, I'll admit I'm a little biased. Nick Jonas has some of the best vocals of my generation, in my opinion. No Auto-Tune needed here; his actual talent suffices just fine, not to mention he also produced the track. That's real talent.

I'm sure everyone has noticed that lately Disney Stars have been trying to recreate themselves with a more "adult" image. Selena Gomez starred in Spring Breakers and Miley Cyrus shaved her head, so it's only natural that the Jonas Brothers attempt to do the same. Well "Pom Poms" definitely isn't the same teeny bopper songs they used to sing. The Jo Bros managed to make a song that can target a more mature audience, and I'm sure I speak for all us college-age Jonatics when I say we appreciate it.

All in all, if you have an extra 99 cents, I would highly recommend spending it on this song. And hey while you're at it go out and buy some pom poms. You're gonna need them.

Is Prince Jackson Dating A Kuwaiti Princess?

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A prince needs his princess and Prince Jackson has reportedly found his.

TMZ reports that Michael Jackson's 16-year-old son was spotted out on a date with Remi Alfalah, who is believed to be a Kuwaiti princess.

The two teenagers were photographed bowling together at PINZ in the San Fernando Valley on Wednesday. Remi was dropped off at the bowling alley in a black SUV, but it was Jackson who drove her home -- leading us to believe the date went well.

A source at the Kuwaiti consulate told TMZ that Alfalah is a princess and is a junior at the same exclusive private school that Jackson attends.

They grow up so fast -- especially since Jackson isn't the only child of a music icon to enter the dating world recently. Earlier this week, the New York Post reported that Madonna's 16-year-old daughter, Lourdes Leon, is dating Timothée Chalamet, who is best known for his role as Vice President Walden's son Finn on "Homeland."

Like Jackson and his rumored paramour, Lourdes and Timothy are classmates together at the famed La Guardia High School of Music & Performing Arts in New York.

Ah, young love.

For photos of Prince Jackson's date, click over to TMZ.

SPLITSVILLE

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Singer Adam Lambert has split with his longtime boyfriend Sauli Koskinen.

The "American Idol" alum told South Florida Gay News that the relationship with the winner of Finland's "Big Brother" had "run [its] course" and had been "kind of on its way out in the last couple of months," although the two remain close.

“Sauli and I remain really good friends, and I know it’s a cliché thing to say. But it’s totally true,” Lambert, 31, is quoted as saying. “I’ve been getting really busy and traveling a lot and and he’s been getting really busy because he has a show he’s filming for Finnish television. So we just decided to part ways.”

The pair have a tumultuous history. In 2011, Lambert was arrested and briefly jailed on assault charges after a heated quarrel with Koskinen outside of a Helsinki gay bar.

At the time, Koskinen responded to the incident on his blog, according to TMZ. "Publicity is not easy, but also celebrities are just human," he writes. "Love is not easy either, but it lasts forever!"

South Florida Gay News also reports that Lambert will perform at the Miami Beach PrideFest on April 14.

What Happened To The Brady Clan?

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It's been 39 years since "The Brady Bunch" concluded its five-season run, but rerun heaven has kept the series very much alive, and the cast's frequent reunions have allowed them to stay within reach of the spotlight. But what exactly has this lovable clan been up to since their goofy sitcom said goodbye in 1974? Most of them have popped up in a variety of TV shows and movies, but a few others have taken decidedly more low-key paths. Here's the story of what one of television's most famous families is up to today.

Florence Henderson (Carol Brady)
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Current age: 79
The only member of the "Brady Bunch" cast to retain her icon status, Henderson appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2010. She currently hosts "The Florence Henderson Show," a daily talkfest on Retirement Living TV. Henderson also regularly pops up in guest-starring roles, including a gig on "Samantha Who?" that earned her an Emmy nomination. Her second husband died in 2002, and she has four children.

Robert Reed (Mike Brady)
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Current age: Died 1992
Reed died in 1992 of HIV and colon cancer. After "The Brady Bunch" ended in 1974, he starred in a handful of television movies, series and stage productions, the most notable of which include the famous miniseries "Roots" and a role on the critically acclaimed but short-lived medical drama "Nurse."

Barry Williams (Greg Brady)
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Current age: 58
Williams has flitted from one small project to the next since the show's close, with his most notable accomplishment being his 1992 New York Times best-selling autobiography "Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg." In 2001, he played manager Dean "The Machine" Strickland on "S Club 7 in Hollywood" and in 2010 joined '80s pop singer Tiffany in the Syfy cheese-fest "Mega Piranha." He currently hosts "The Real Greg Brady's Totally '70s Pop Quiz" on Sirius Satellite Radio and often performs cabaret. He has been married twice and has one son.

Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady)
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Current age: 56
Having recovered from her post-"Brady" drug issues, McCormick has made a run of the reality-TV circuit over the past several years. Her first appearance came in 2007 when she won the inaugural season of VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club," where she lost 34 pounds. That same year, she became the spokeswoman for Children International and appeared as a contestant on CMT's "Gone Country," where she competed against celebrities like Bobby Brown and Sisqo to become a country singer. She lost to Julio Iglesias Jr. but nabbed "Outsiders Inn," a CMT spin-off in which her mission to open a bed-and-breakfast is depicted. Her 2008 autobiography "Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice" debuted at No. 4 on the New York Times Best Seller List. She is married and has a daughter.

Christopher Knight (Peter Brady)
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Current age: 55
Knight returned to the spotlight in 2005 when he participated in the fourth season of VH1 reality series "The Surreal Life." While on the show, he began dating fellow housemate and "America's Next Top Model" winner Adrianne Curry. The couple received a spin-off series, "My Fair Brady," that lasted three seasons. Currey and Knight divorced in 2011, and that same year Knight hosted the syndicated game show "Trivia Pursuit: America Plays."

Eve Plumb (Jan Brady)
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Current age: 54
Plumb has laid low since her "Brady" departure, opting out of certain Brady-centric reunions, including the group's Pop Culture Award honor at the 2007 TV Land Awards. She has appeared in two New York stage productions, notably starring in Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's "Love, Loss, and What I Wore." Plumb is also a successful painter whose work has appeared at galleries across the country. She has been married to her current husband since 1995.

Mike Lookinland (Bobby Brady)
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Current age: 52
The most recent acting credit to Lookinland's name is an episode of the 1994 miniseries "The Stand," based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. That's about where this ends, aside from a 1997 arrest for drunk driving. He's been married since 1987 and has two sons.

Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady)
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Current age: 51
True "Brady Bunch" fans may want to get their hands on Olsen's 2009 coffee-table book "Love to Love You Bradys," a piece of memorabilia devoted to the universally panned "Brady Bunch Variety Hour." Aside from that, Olsen has been an animal-rights activist and has make a name for herself in the art scene, curating several exhibits. She's been married twice and has a son with mild autism.

Ann B. Davis (Alice)
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Current age: 86
Davis, who portrayed the Brady clan's lovable housekeeper, spent the 1990s focusing on theater. She performed in productions of "Arsenic and Old Lace" and "Crazy For You" before mostly bowing out of the acting scene. She has rejoined the cast in several reunions. She has lived with an Episcopal community since 1974.

Charlie Sheen Reveals His Favorite Ex

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Thrice-divorced Charlie Sheen isn't afraid to play favorites.

On Thursday night, the "Anger Management" star took to Twitter to plug his FX show and to reveal his pick for No. 1 ex-wife.

But this isn't the first time Sheen has publicly paid Richards a compliment. In a June 2012 issue of Rolling Stone, Sheen admitted to still having the hots for his ex-wife.

"She still looks f**king great. Do I want to [have sex with her]? Yeah! Does she? Don't know," he said.

Sheen and Richards -- who have two daughters together -- were married from 2002 to 2006.

The former "Two and a Half Men" star was previously married to model Donna Peele from 1995 to 1996 and later to former actress turned real estate investor Brooke Mueller from 2008 to 2011.

Click through the slideshow below for celebs who have said they still love their exes:

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