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With Memories Of A Comic Comrade, Margaret Cho Helps The Homeless

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The comedian Margaret Cho has been busking around her hometown, singing, plinking on her guitar and nearly stripping to raise money for the homeless. San Francisco has pop-up restaurants, art galleries and shops, but Ms. Cho’s may be the first pop-up charity.

Through social media, she has notified fans, who brought coats, pants, shirts, shoes, blankets and lots of socks as well as cash, which she gave away at each event. Her ninth and final performance was on Tuesday.

Gay, Bi, Transgender: The 85 Most Powerful Comings Out Of 2014

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In 2014 thousands, perhaps millions of people came out all over the world. They all made a difference. The folks featured here are just a few who happened to make a big difference and caught our eye on Towleroad this year. Some are well-known, some are little-known: the CEO of the largest corporation in the world, an NFL player, a Kenyan literary figure, fashion models, the foreign minister of a Baltic state, country singers, Mormon pop stars, a few of the stars of your favorite television shows, and unknowns from the world of YouTube.

Kim Kardashian Shares Adorable Holiday Photos Of Daughter North West

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No holiday is quite right without a little catching up with the Kardashians.

Thankfully, Kim Kardashian took to Twitter on Friday to share a photo of her posed with sister Kendall Jenner and daughter North West. The snap appears to be from Kris Jenner's famous Christmas Eve party, which other members of the family shared photos from on Wednesday.




On Instagram, Kardashian also posted a photo of her daughter looking a little apprehensive while meeting Santa Claus.




Absolutely precious! The stylish Mom kicked off the holidays with another adorable image on her Twitter feed on Wednesday -- not of her daughter, but of the three Kardashian sisters back in their childhood.




It looks like cuteness carries through the generations!

'American Idol' Winner Phillip Phillips Engaged To Hannah Blackwell

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"American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips is tying the knot!

The star announced news of his engagement to longtime girlfriend Hannah Blackwell on his Facebook page on Friday.




Blackwell took to her own Instagram to share a picture of her engagement ring with a note about the news.




Phillips, who took home the title for the eleventh season of "American Idol," opened up back in 2012 about his romantic first kiss with Blackwell.

"We had just got through with a date,” he said in an interview with radio station 104.3 MYfm. “I had a lot of fun and everything. I gave her a hug, and I said, ‘Would you mind if I kissed you?’ She said yes, so I freakin’ kissed her, and that’s what happened. It was very magical.”

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Rihanna Celebrates The Holidays In A Christmas Red Bikini

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So you thought the holiday season was all about bundling up in cozy sweaters? Well, Rihanna would beg to differ.

The star took to Instagram on Friday to share a snap of herself lounging in a red bikini. The activity definitely screams summer, but the color of her suit reminds us of a certain Christmas icon. (Ehem, Santa.)

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According to Instagram, the singer is celebrating the holiday in her native Barbados. We're pretty jealous we're not there with her soaking up the sun.

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Ludacris Gets Engaged To His Girlfriend Eudoxie In A Mile High Proposal

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Great news for Ludacris fans — he just got engaged to his girlfriend Eudoxie on Friday afternoon (December 26).

Ariana Grande: 'I Am Repulsed By Santa'

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Ariana Grande revealed she is “repulsed” by Santa Claus. The “Santa Tell Me” singer opened up about her hit holiday song on Friday and explained that the Christmas tune, in which she asks Santa for help with her love life, is actually “depressing.”

Jennifer Lawrence Tops Forbes' List Of Highest-Grossing Actors

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Jennifer Lawrence is Forbes' top-grossing actor of 2014.

Throughout the year, Lawrence's films -- including blockbusters "Mockingjay" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past" -- have brought in $1.4 billion at the box office worldwide. According to Forbes, that number will grow even more as "Mockingjay" continues its theatrical run.

This is a big jump in the rankings for Lawrence, who last year snagged the final spot in the top ten with a gross of $700 million. The number one spot in 2013 was filled by Dwayne Johnson, who brought in $1.3 billion.

The ranking comes on the heels of recently released information from the Sony leaks that Lawrence was paid less than her male co-stars for her work in "American Hustle" -- a revelation that falls in line with the greater gender gap that continues to persist in Hollywood.

Rounding out the top five of 2014's list include Chris Pratt, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Wahlberg and Chris Evans.

For more, head over to Forbes.

Kaley Cuoco Recovers From Surgery

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Kaley Cuoco is recovering from sinus surgery, but she's making it look like a sweet sight.

Dame Maggie Smith's Best One-Liners From Downton, As Told By Gifs

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Happy birthday Dame Maggie Smith -- or should we saw Lady Grantham? The Dowager Countess turns 80 on Sunday and though her "Harry Potter" days are over, we thank our lucky stars we can still get our weekly dose of her sharp wit and biting humor when "Downton Abbey" returns for its fifth season on January 4th on PBS.

While Smith has had quite a distinguished career with roles in acclaimed films like "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie," for which she won an Oscar, "A Room With A View," and the recent "Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" films, perhaps her most memorable role is that of the nosy, pushy, caustic family matriarch at "Downton Abbey."

While millions of viewers tune in to see the drama unfold, Smith herself says she has never watched the show. She says what she gets out of the role is simply "the delight of acting." We're pretty sure the pleasure is all ours, Dame Maggie.

Besides seeing what becomes of the Grantham ladies' love lives, the upstairs/downstairs relationships and apparently, a cameo appearance by none other than George Clooney, we're looking forward to seeing what the Dowager Countess has up her sleeve next, whether it's bickering with Mrs. Crawley or battling with new technologies.

So to celebrate Dame Maggie' birthday and to get you excited about the next season, here are the Dowager Countess' very best one-liners in gifs. Enjoy!





























6 Big Takeaways From Michael Sam's Interview With Oprah (VIDEO)

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When Michael Sam became the first openly gay man drafted into the NFL, the world watched him celebrate with his longtime boyfriend, Vito Cammisano. In those brief moments captured on film, we were given a small glimpse into Sam's world. The lens opened a bit wider on Saturday night with the airing of "Michael Sam" on OWN, a 90-minute documentary about the history-making athlete and his desire to live an open, authentic life. Afterwards, Sam sat down with Oprah for his first interview since being drafted and later cut from two teams. Below are six big moments we're still talking about.

The Kiss Was Not Staged


After three days of anticipation, Sam learned he was picked up by the St. Louis Rams, an emotional moment for any player. While celebrating with his boyfriend, Sam playfully smashed cake in his face and gave him a kiss, a moment some criticized as controversial and staged.


Sam says the kiss was absolutely not staged. In fact, he says, cameras were supposed to be finished filming at that point. "They were only supposed to film the moment I got drafted. That's what people don't understand," he says. "They say it was staged. Well, I'm having fun. I'm in a good mood."

Does he think the kiss was too much? "If you didn't like it, grab your remote control, turn the channel," Sam says.

"I'm Not the Only One"



Since publicly coming out, Sam says other gay men in the NFL have reached out to him. "Very few reached out to me and pretty much just told me their gratitude," he says. "They wished that they had the courage to come out."


When asked how many, Michael declines to give a number. "There's a lot of us out there," he says. "I'm just the only one who's open."

He Would Never "Out" Another Player

Sam tells Oprah he would never encourage another NFL player to come out just because he did. "They need to come out whenever they feel comfortable for them coming out," he says. "Not once have I ever tried to advise them coming out."

He did, however, think his openness would spark others in the NFL to come out publicly as well. "I was wrong, but everyone has to come out in their own time," he says.

Sam Was Tormented a Kid


Sam's two older brothers, known around his small Texas town as the "damn Sams," bullied him mercilessly. "They used to abuse me daily," Sam says. "Maybe just for fun. Maybe because I was different."

In the seventh grade, Sam recalls receiving his very first trophies for honors in football, basketball and track. "I was so proud of those trophies," he says. "My older [brother], he was so jealous and he just broke them in front of me and it was just the saddest thing. I couldn't have anything without them destroying it or taking it from me."

He'll Forgive His Brothers -- One Day

When he graduated from the University of Missouri as an All-American, Sam says his mother handed him a letter from one of his brothers.

"I never read it just because all the memories came back to me and I chose not to read it," Sam says. "I know one day I will forgive my brothers for everything they did for me."

Sam Hasn't Given Up on His NFL Dreams

After being cut from the St. Louis Rams, Sam was picked up by the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, only to be released after seven weeks. "Do you think now that the reason why you are not with a team is because you weren't good enough to play?" Oprah asks Sam. "Or because you are gay?"

"I don't like to think that way," Sam says. "But I do believe I'm a very talented football player and I'm going to continue on working hard and trying to get that opportunity to play in the league."

As to why he was cut from the Cowboys, Sam says it was just business. "I did everything I was told to do," he says. "I was on a scout team. There was nothing I could do, the roster was full already and I had to go."

Sam is now acting as a free agent and says he'll hold onto his NFL dreams for as long as he can. "The season's coming to an end and I know I'm still fresh. I could still get a call right now -- it's highly unlikely, but I can go up in next season and start all over again."

"I believe good things are on the horizon," he says.

Related: Sam and his boyfriend share the ups and downs of their love story.



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Taylor Swift Is 'Obsessed' With This 'Blank Space'/'Style' Mashup

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While the world continues to obsess over Taylor Swift's "1989," Swift is obsessing over a fan's mashup of her own tracks, "Blank Space" and "Style."



Swift shared the mashup, crafted by Nashville-based artist Louisa Wendorff along with Devin Dawson, on Saturday with the simple declaration, "OBSESSED." A harmony-driven acoustic cover, effortlessly splitting into their own melodies at moments, the mashup would seem like a single song without any prior knowledge of Swift's tracks.




To say the least, Wendorff was shocked and ecstatic about Swift's sudden support, asking her Twitter followers the age-old question, "WHAT IS LIFE?!?!"







You can hear more covers by Wendroff on her YouTube channel, and fans can expect some new original material from her in 2015.

H/T Billboard

Jennifer Lawrence Cheers On The Louisville Cardinals

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The Louisville Cardinals may have lost their basketball game to the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, but the team couldn't have asked for a better cheerleader in the stands.

Jennifer Lawrence, a Louisville, Kentucky native, rooted on her home team at the KFC Yum! Center. The 24-year-old threw up an "L" hand signal, as if her University Of Louisville tee-shirt and red Cardinals baseball cap didn't already tell you where her allegiance lies:

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A fellow fan captured a video of the "Hunger Games" actress as she chanted for her team and munched on a slice of pizza:



Nick Stover, social media director for University of Louisville athletics , shared photos of Lawrence as she posed with a young fan and showed her Cardinals pride:







Way to represent, J.Law.

David Ryall, 'Harry Potter' Actor And Legendary British Film & TV Star, Dies At 79

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Veteran British film and television star David Ryall died on Thursday at age 79.

Ryall, who began his lengthy acting career in the 1960s, was perhaps best known by American audiences for his role as Elphias Doge in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1." The late actor's other credits include "City Of Embers," "Around the World in 80 Days" and "The Elephant Man." Ryall's most recent include a small role in 2014's "Mr. Turner" and a part in "Autómata," which featured Antonio Banderas.

Ryall's daughter, Charlotte "Charlie" Rydall, paid tribute to her father on her Twitter account on Saturday and encouraged followers to remember her father's various roles:







"Sherlock" actor Mark Gatiss also tweeted a message about Ryall:




In addition to Charlotte, Rydall is survived by his other two children, Jonathan and Imogen.

Miley Cyrus Shares Topless Photo To 'Free The Nipple'

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Miley Cyrus showed out for the "Free the Nipple" campaign by posting a topless Instagram with a caption taunting people to report the racy photo.

Tim Burton And Helena Bonham Carter Grab Lunch Following Split

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Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton kept close in the cold weather while heading to grabbing lunch together on Saturday afternoon in London, England.

'The Interview' Is Now Available On iTunes

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After being made available on YouTube Movies, Google Play, Microsoft's Xbox Video and Sony's own film-dedicated site, "The Interview" is now on iTunes. Apple added the comedy on Sunday, available for rent at $5.99 or purchase at $14.99 in the U.S..

"We're pleased to offer 'The Interview' for rental or purchase on the iTunes Store," Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr said in a statement.

"The Interview" also opened in 331 theaters across the nation this Christmas weekend, earning $2.8 million from its limited release.

In other news about "The Interview": Seth Rogen and James Franco and co-director Evan Goldberg will live tweet the film with fans starting at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday.


Khloe Kardashian Gets Candid About Her Love Life

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Calling all big spoons: Khloe Kardashian is looking for someone to cuddle up to at night. As cover star of Cosmopolitan UK's February 2015 issue, the reality star got real with the magazine about what she wants from her romantic life:

“I don’t crave sex," Kardashian said. "I talked about it more openly when I was married because it’s more comfortable. I crave companionship-- I just want to cuddle."

Kardashian was married to NBA player Lamar Odom for four years before filing for divorce in December 2013. She told Cosmopolitan UK that she's still adjusting to living the single life:

"I was 30 in June and by the time I hit that age I thought I would have kids and still be married. But because that’s not the way it went, you can’t sit in a ball and cry. I had a husband, so I think there’s an adjustment period, which I don’t want to rush. Dating is so weird."

Most recently, the 30-year-old dated rapper French Montana for a few months before they reportedly split in September. Rumors of their rekindled romance spread again in November, after Kardashian and Montana reuninted at Montana's birthday bash.

See photos of Kardashian's sexy spread in Cosmopolitan UK here:

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Read more with Khloe Kardashian here, and pick up a copy of Cosmopolitan UK's February issue, on newsstands and available in a digital edition on Jan. 2.

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Alicia Keys Welcomes Second Baby Boy With Swizz Beatz

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It's another baby boy for Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz.

Keys announced the good news on her Instagram account Sunday, posting a sweet shot of the newborn's footprints. The "Girl on Fire" singer and Beatz, a rapper and music producer, welcomed their son, Genesis Ali Dean, in the early morning hours on Saturday:

The joy of joy is joy!! It's a boy!! we are so grateful!! #blessings!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Genesis Ali Dean is the second child for the couple, as the pair has a 4-year-old son, Egypt. The baby boy marks Keys' second child, and Beatz's fifth, as he has three other children from previous relationships.

Keys announced her second pregnancy via an Instagram post back in July, on her fourth wedding anniversary with Beatz.

"Happy Anniversary to the love of my life @therealswizzz !!" Keys, 33, captioned a photo of the couple, adding: "And to make it even sweeter we've been blessed with another angel on the way!! You make me happier than I have ever known! Here's to many many more years of the best parts of life!"

Congratulations to Mom and Dad!

Mark Wahlberg And His Wife Bring Their PDA To The Beach

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During a sunny getaway in Barbados, Mark Wahlberg shared major PDA with his wife, Rhea Durham.
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