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If Anyone Broke The Internet, It Was Caitlyn Jenner

June 2, 2015, 8:17 am
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Caitlyn Jenner is setting new records.

According to data provided to The Huffington Post by analytics company iQ media, the name "Caitlyn Jenner" had already been mentioned 30,849 times in the media by Tuesday morning.

By Monday night, the day that Jenner revealed herself on the cover of Vanity Fair, the number of mentions had already climbed to more than 19,000. Early Tuesday morning, that number had jumped to 28,535.

As of late Tuesday morning, Caitlyn's name has already been mentioned more than 10,000 times on Twitter alone.

That kind of reach, iQ media said, is groundbreaking.

“For one person to see over 30,000 mentions in under 24 hours, it’s clear they are grabbing the media’s attention,” Kye Strance, iQ media president, told The Huffington Post.

See the breakdown in the chart below:

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For cable and network news, "CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley," "ABC World News with David Muir" and "NBC Nightly News" mentioned Jenner's name more than any other shows, with 133, 108 and 108 mentions, respectively.

Just for context, Hillary Clinton had just over 27,000 mentions on the Sunday in April when she announced her candidacy for president. Jenner's step-daughter Kim Kardashian only saw 5,534 mentions in the media when she attempted to "break the Internet" in November, iQ media told HuffPost.

But Jenner's record-breaking streak began the moment she joined Twitter. Just four hours after sending her first tweet on Monday, Jenner gained over 1 million followers, beating out President Barack Obama, who collected the same number of followers in four and a half hours in May.


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Pastor Says Josh Duggar, Caitlyn Jenner Are Both 'Sinners'

June 2, 2015, 8:41 am
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The Duggar family pastor has some thoughts about the Josh Duggar molestation scandal and Caitlyn Jenner.

"Everyone does wrong, and what was wrong was very wrong as to what was testified to and it's completely unacceptable," Dr. Ronnie Floyd of the Pinnacle Cross Church in Rodger, Arkansas, told People magazine, referring to the allegations that Duggar molested five underage girls when he was a teenager. "But I'm thankful, whether it's him or any other one, that I serve a God who can forgive everything.''

Floyd's definition of "sin" evidently extends to Caitlyn Jenner as well. On Sunday, he gave a sermon criticizing the Olympic gold medalist and reality star whose July 2015 cover of Vanity Fair is being hailed by people around the world this week. Jenner recently gave an inspirational interview with Diane Sawyer in which she came out as transgender.

"You dads, make sure you raise your sons around men who are manly," Floyd said, according to People magazine. "What's remarkable about this is the world is applauding. Gender is not fluid.'' But added that the Bible says "all humans be treated with dignity and respect,'' whatever their sins.

"Bruce Jenner is no different from all of us," Floyd reportedly said in his sermon, using the name by which Caitlyn Jenner was formerly known. "We are all sinners. The key is cleansing our sins through Christ's grace."

Joel Watts, author of From Fear to Faith: Stories of Hitting Spiritual Walls, explained to The Huffington Post why Floyd might consider Duggar being absolved of sin, but not Jenner.

"I think the story with Caitlyn is that [fundamentalists] see the story with Caitlyn as controlling [her] own body, which, for a fundamentalist, is a giant paradox they can't wrap their head around," said Watts. "Josh Duggar is a victim [to them], and Caitlyn is making it where God is the victim. Somehow God has made a mistake. It's hard for them to understand -- they generally reject science and psychology anyway."

"For them, they see it as a sin against God directly and they don't understand. For them, it's a perversion," Watts continued. "Josh prayed for his sins and is clearly forgiven. Caitlyn didn't try hard enough."

Floyd was not immediately available for further comment.

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Emily Ratajkowski Wows In A Lace Dress After Posting Bathtub Selfie

June 2, 2015, 8:41 am
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Emily Ratajkowski stunned on the red carpet in a black lace gown at the premiere of "Entourage" Monday night.

Ratajkowski looked gorgeous in a lingerie-inspired, tiered dress by Zuhair Murad at the screening of the film held at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California. The 23-year-old model plays herself in the movie, due out Friday.

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On Saturday, Ratajkowski shared a nude bubble-bath selfie from London with her 2.5 million followers.

Bath time in London

A photo posted by Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) on


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Paul Feig Discusses His All-Female 'Ghostbusters' Cast And Internet Criticism

June 2, 2015, 8:46 am
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Paul Feig is in the middle of a press blitz for his new film "Spy," which hits theaters June 5, but he'll get a big change of pace in just three weeks, when he's set to start shooting his much-anticipated "Ghostbusters" reboot, the director told HuffPost Live on Monday.

The film has already gained substantial buzz for its all-female cast, lead by Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones, which Feig said was the result of many weeks of careful brainstorming.

"I took a number of months after I signed on and walked around doing different amalgamations of different actors -- I mean everybody, giant actresses, everything -- because I was like, who could it be?" Feig said. "I knew I needed four people who were very different and yet would be funny together, and really, I kind of cast it in my head and contacted them, and they all wanted to do it."

Feig also addressed online criticism about the fact that he decided to completely reboot the franchise rather than direct the long-gestating "Ghostbusters 3."

"I don't want to go near the original ones because they're so good, and I know people get mad at me. A lot of people on the Internet are frustrated it's a reboot, but I honestly think it might be the better way to do it. So look, hate me if you will, I don't know what to tell you," Feig said.

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Caitlyn Jenner's Vanity Fair Stylist Reveals Details Of The Secretive Cover Shoot

June 2, 2015, 8:48 am
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Caitlyn Jenner's iconic Vanity Fair cover has been met with great support, praise, and dare we say, a bit of envy? Seriously, she looks so good.




One important aspect of the shoot, of course, was the clothes. The spread was styled by Jessica Diehl, Vanity Fair's fashion and style director. From the photos we've seen so far, as well as the behind-the-scenes video, Jenner rocks old Hollywood glamour with ease.

But how exactly did they achieve the look? In a new Vanity Fair interview with Diehl, she explained what the top-secret process was like as they kept the photo shoot -- Jenner's first public appearance as a woman since coming out as transgender -- under wraps.

"My poor office thought we were [going to photograph] Barbra Streisand! I just couldn’t think of anyone tall. [Laughs] And I don’t even know if Barbra Streisand is tall, but in my mind she was tall. And so that just seemed right. I should have said Rene Russo, who I think [Caitlyn] looks like more anyway. The secrecy, I have to say, had a lot to do with being discreet and shopping -- a lot of which we did online. We talked to no one. Literally, the people here at Vanity Fair did not know. Three people in the fashion department knew, including me," she said.

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As far as choosing the pieces Jenner wore in the magazine, DIehl revealed that while Jenner is still figuring out her own style, she already knows what looks good.

"She has certain ideas about what she feels great in. But those ideas are still forming and taking shape. There will be some experimentation and trying things. Welcome to the world of women’s fashion! It’s not always smooth sailing, but I think she has a pretty good idea of what makes her feel good, and those are classic silhouettes. She has a fantastic physique. It’s just a totally well-taken-care-of physique. She’s an athlete, so the muscle tone is incredible. She’s slim, and her proportions are very easy to dress," she said.

And if you were worried about Jenner finding clothes that work for her, don't be. As Diehl explained: "I have to say, out of that three- or four-hour fitting, there were only two things we did not like. Everything looks good on her. That just doesn’t happen."

To see more from the interview, head to Vanity Fair.

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The Internet Can't Get Enough Of This Teen's Virtual Duet With Jessie J

June 2, 2015, 2:06 pm
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After getting a little push from the Internet, Tom Bleasby is on his way to turning his dreams into reality.

The 18-year-old from Leeds, England, became a viral sensation after posting a video of his virtual duet with Jessie J, who had recorded a video of herself singing her hit "Flashlight," making sure to leave room for other singers to show off their vocals using Smule's Sing! Karaoke app. Tom took a shot at the virtual duet and posted it on Facebook on May 23. The video has been viewed more than 9 million times so far.

Here is the full video!

Posted by Tom Bleasby on Saturday, May 23, 2015



Since posting the video, Tom has received an outpouring of praise. Jessie J shared the video on her Facebook. Record labels have approached him. A producer who has worked with Beyoncé even reached out to him via email, according to Teen Vogue. The Internet also chimed in and can't get enough of Tom's voice.
















"I was so overwhelmed with the kind words from everyone," Tom told Teen Vogue. "My inbox was blowing up with messages of support. I'm truly thankful for every single person who took their time to watch the video."

Tom, who has never had singing lessons, has "always dreamed of being a singer." After watching his video go viral, he plans on seriously pursuing singing as a career. His Vine and YouTube accounts feature more covers including songs from his inspiration, Celine Dion.




A Facebook video changed his life, and now the Internet sensation has some advice for others wanting to follow their dreams.




You heard the kid.

H/T RyanSeacrest.com

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Caitlyn Jenner Talks Breaking The Kardashian Tradition Of 'K' Names

June 2, 2015, 2:41 pm
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NEW YORK (AP) — Choosing between a "C'' and a "K'' for her new name was no small task for Caitlyn Jenner, considering her famous K-heavy family of Kardashians.


In new material from Jenner's Vanity Fair interview teased Monday online, she said coming up with a new name had her looking in a variety of places.


"It's one of the hardest things in life — choosing your own name," she said. "One way she attempted to come up with ideas was by watching the Miss America pageant."


She also liked Heather and Cathy, but Caitlyn was a front-runner when her assistant, Rhonda, independently suggested it, Jenner said.


She responded: "I love that name, too!" and the coincidence helped seal the deal, according to Vanity Fair.


But Jenner went back and forth about how it would be spelled, deciding it was best to break the Kardashian tradition.


Jenner was married to Kris Jenner and is step-parent to the Kardashian clan. Her daughters are also named K-names — Kylie and Kendall.

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Laverne Cox's Reaction To Caitlyn Jenner Reveals The Impossible Expectations Trans Women Face

June 2, 2015, 3:11 pm
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There has been a din of voices -- many of them cisgender -- weighing in on Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair reveal. The majority of commentary has been support and praise. Aside from the usual string of transphobic comments from Internet trolls, most reactions have been positive, revolving around Jenner’s bravery, beauty and “realness” -- concepts that the cis mainstream often clings to when embracing trans women. So when Laverne Cox posted a Tumblr blog yesterday celebrating Jenner, but also unpacking the politics of beauty surrounding Jenner's warm reception, it was an interesting moment to gain real perspective from a trans woman.

“Yes, Caitlyn looks amazing and is beautiful,” Cox wrote, “But what I think is most beautiful about her is her heart and soul.”

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Cox argued that the emphasis on trans women's beauty can be dangerous, writing, "There are many trans folks because of genetics and/or lack of material access who will never be able to embody [cisnormative beauty standards]...we should be seen as ourselves and respected as ourselves."

Too often, mainstream acceptance is based on how traditionally feminine a trans woman can look, and often, a lack of material access, or a lack of desire to appear traditionally feminine makes it harder to achieve that acceptance. There’s no denying that wealth and whiteness inform Jenner’s positive and groundbreaking public reception.

What is perhaps most interesting about Cox’s commentary, is how just beneath the surface it seems to address (and maybe even critique) the parallels and differences between her own journey and Jenner’s.

“I have always been aware that I can never represent all trans people,” Cox writes, a sentiment she’s expressed before to address the criticism she's received surrounding her celebrity.

Cox has an enthusiastic following, but she’s been called out in the past for being a "bad" feminist or a "bad" trans activist. In 2010, She got flack for allegedly perpetuating patriarchal ideals of womanhood on the reality series “TRANSform Me,” where she and two other trans women instilled cis women with confidence via feminizing makeovers that included getting rid of “boy clothes that women should not wear.”

In April, she appeared nude in Allure magazine, and the photo shoot was both praised as an empowering moment for trans women of color, and drew ire from feminist critics, most notably the blog feministcurrent. Blogger Meghan Murphy wrote: “So we are to believe that...achieving a 'perfect' body, as defined by a patriarchal/porn culture, through plastic surgery, then presenting it as a sexualized object for public consumption equates to 'radical self-acceptance?”

At her talk at The New School last October with bell hooks, the feminist author praised Cox as a “goddess for justice,” but in the same breath accused her of conforming to Eurocentric and patriarchal ideals of beauty with her high heels, designer dresses and signature blonde wigs.

Jenner, on the other hand, has not received nearly as much criticism about her traditionally feminine appearance. Some have suggested that there’s a double standard in the way Jenner has been accepted vs. how Cox has been, that as a white woman Jenner has been afforded less scrutiny and more accolades, and that her cover photo (as Marc Lamont Hill put it on Twitter) has “smuggled in the same old cis/Eurocentric narratives about womanhood.”

Of course, the overwhelmingly positive reaction to Jenner's transition is ultimately a good thing, and it makes sense. She’s older, she was once a beloved Olympian who represented the epitome of hypermasculinity, and has been a reality TV star connected to one of the most talked-about families in America for the last nine years.

But whether intentional or not, the image of Cox’s Time magazine cover beside Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover, speaks volumes. The timing of Cox's blog post, and its simultaneously celebratory and critical tone, sparks questions about how the narratives of visible trans women are constructed. The Jenner buzz has a lot to do with celebrity culture and the current conversation around trans people, but it also brings up questions about race and privilege that have yet to be addressed in a meaningful way.

And yet, it’s difficult to know where and when it’s right to leverage these kinds of critiques. Did Cox’s essay detract from Jenner’s history-making moment? As it critiqued the beauty-conscious culture that informed support for Jenner, was it also critiquing her glamorous look? It’s hard to say.

Defending herself last year against bell hooks’ accusations that her feminism is compromised by her highly feminine presentation, Cox said: “This is where I feel empowered, ironically, and comfortable. I think it’s important to note that not all trans women are embracing this, but this trans woman does. And this trans woman feels empowered by this.”

Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover, similarly, is an empowering moment -- even as we complicate its implications. That, perhaps, is the biggest takeaway from Cox’s essay. The expectations put on the current group of visible and successful trans women, both white and WOC, are becoming increasingly unrealistic.

Why is it the responsibility of trans women, as they knock down doors, to also subvert gender norms, to smash the patriarchy, and to defy deep-seated standards of beauty? It isn’t, and it shouldn’t be. Cox, Jenner, and all trans women should have the freedom and the agency to make their own decisions, and to walk in their own truths. There’s a larger conversation to be had, of course, about what Jenner’s Vanity Fair spread means going forward: how it will trickle down to less privileged and visible trans people, and if it will in fact effect political change. Caitlyn Jenner has cited Laverne Cox as an inspiration to her, and in spite of everything, there's a power in that. Today, Jenner has not only graced the cover of a respected mainstream magazine and garnered the support of millions of people. Finally, she is being seen, and heard, on her own terms.

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The Most Important Teachable Moment Of Caitlyn Jenner's Debut

June 3, 2015, 5:44 am
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The highly-anticipated Vanity Fair cover debuting Caitlyn Jenner was revealed on Monday, sparking widespread praise for her undeniable bravery.

But aside from Ms. Jenner inspiring us all to live as our most "true" selves -- to use her words from a recent tweet -- there's another teachable moment from this historic occasion, which National Center for Transgender Equality executive director Mara Keisling explained to HuffPost Live on Tuesday. Check it out in the video above.

Watch HuffPost Live's full #CallHerCaitlyn conversation to hear members of the LGBT community discuss Ms. Jenner's debut.

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See The Origins Of Feminism At Work In The Powerful First 'Suffragette' Trailer

June 3, 2015, 5:59 am
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"All my life I've been doing what men told me. Well, I can't have that anymore."

That's a line from the inaugural trailer for "Suffragette," the new film about the battle to secure women's voting rights in the early 1900s. The sentiment is just as resonant today, with the collective culture turning to feminism to break the patriarchal glass ceiling. It's an apt time to revisit history, and Focus Features will allow us to do just that come Oct. 23, when Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep headline this Oscar contender. In the meantime, The Huffington Post and its parent company, AOL, have the exclusive first full trailer for the film, which is directed by Sarah Gavron ("Brick Lane") and written by Abi Morgan ("The Iron Lady").



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'Game Of Thrones' Editor, Katherine Chappell, Mauled To Death By Lion In Tragic Accident

June 3, 2015, 6:17 am
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The American tourist who was mauled to death by a lion on a South African safari in Johannesburg on Monday, has now been identified as Katherine Chappell, a 29-year-old visual effects editor, who had worked on "Game of Thrones," as well as several Hollywood blockbusters.

Assistant Operations Manager at the Lion Park, Scott Simpson, told the Associated Press the attack occurred when a lioness approached Chappell at the passenger side of the car, while she took photos, and then lunged.

"They had their windows all the way down, which is strictly against policy. The lion bit the lady through the window," he explained.

The driver, Pierre Potgieter, tried to fend off the lion before park staff and emergency responders arrived quickly on the scene, however, "Unfortunately, she did pass away," Simpson told the AP.

NBC News reports that Chappell's family has paid tribute to their "brilliant, kind, adventurous and high-spirited" daughter in a post on Facebook, writing that she was "was very much loved and shared her love for life with those she met."


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Caitlyn Jenner Is 'The New Normal' In First Trailer For Docuseries 'I Am Cait'

June 3, 2015, 7:02 am
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On Monday, Caitlyn Jenner introduced herself to the world on the cover of Vanity Fair, which soon after broke the Internet and shattered Twitter records. And now we have the very first trailer, released Wednesday, for Jenner's eight-part docuseries, "I Am Cait."

"How many people go through life and just waste an entire life because they never deal with themselves to be who they are?" Jenner asked in the trailer as the camera shows her putting on lip gloss. "I am the new normal," she said later. The docuseries, which will air on E!, will show Jenner living as a woman and telling her story.

In her Vanity Fair cover story, Jenner revealed that her oldest children, from her first two marriages, would not be appearing on the show. Jenner said she's come to accept Burt, Casey, Brody and Brandon's decisions to not be involved, but she was "terribly disappointed and terribly hurt" by it.

But this show is all about Jenner. The trailer shows her driving a golf cart and leaving her property as her true self. "Isn't it great that maybe someday you'll be normal? Just blend in to society," Jenner said.

"I Am Cait" premieres on Sunday, July 26, at 9:00 p.m. ET on E!

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Here's The Taye Diggs Fatherhood Rap You've Been Missing Your Whole Life

June 3, 2015, 7:12 am
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Actor Taye Diggs has already proved he's triple threat onstage. And in this new commercial, he shows that he knows a thing or two about fatherhood as well.

In honor of Father's Day, the dad to 5-year-old Walker teamed up with Dockers to create "#DadJam," an original rap video about what it takes to be a good parent. In the video, Diggs tells the story of one man's journey through fatherhood, with lines like "high roller with a stroller giving cheeks a squeeze," "from pep talk to carpool his dadness never stops," and "homework and little league, it doesn't slow his flow."

Get down with your dad self, indeed.

H/T New York Daily News



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Kim Kardashian Gets 'Real,' And It's Hilarious

June 3, 2015, 7:27 am
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Pregnant Kim K might be the best Kim K, because all those hormones are encouraging her to be her realest self.

On Tuesday, the 34-year-old was inspired to get in the DGAF frame of mind, and her 32.3 million followers on Twitter were like "huh, what?" The normally far more reserved reality star was suddenly tweeting about how she was going to "blast the fuck" out of anyone who was "talking shit," once her website was up and running, and frankly it's the kind of thing Kardashian needs to do more often:
















The tweets were so out of character for Kardashian that Twitter actually contacted her to see if she had been hacked, but that wasn't the case.




And she was less than impressed that the media picked up her tweets and labeled them as a "Twitter rant," because apparently the world has yet to feel the full wrath of Kim Kardashian.







And oh, at an event for the energy drink she was promoting in Nashville on Tuesday she wore a pink latex dress:

Thank you Nashville for all of the love! And @HypeEnergyUSA for bringing me out here!

A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on




Kardashian really likes pink latex dresses:

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Jon Stewart Calls Out Media For Coverage Of Caitlyn Jenner's Looks

June 3, 2015, 7:31 am
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For the most part, Jon Stewart has been pleasantly surprised by the media coverage of Caitlyn Jenner after her first public appearance presenting as a woman on the cover of Vanity Fair. However, he does have one glaring criticism.

“Caitlyn, when you were a man, we could talk about your athleticism, your business acumen, but now you’re a woman, and your looks are really the only thing we care about," said Stewart on Tuesday's episode of "The Daily Show," mocking the media's focus on Jenner's appearance and calling out coverage that became immediately disparaging to other women.

"Okay, I have to ask the most important question: Does she have a better body than Kim Kardashian?" was a comment in one broadcast, while, "Do you think Caitlyn is actually hotter than Kris [Jenner]?" was said in another.

"Look, we want to give a woman a compliment here. We just need to make sure another woman gets taken down a peg in the process," quipped Stewart. The comedian also called out slut shaming over Jenner's outfit and questions over the use of air brushing on the photo before eventually ending the segment with a sincere message from the heart:

"Caitlyn Jenner, congratulations. Welcome to being a woman in America."

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Cameron Crowe Apologizes For Emma Stone's Casting In 'Aloha'

June 3, 2015, 7:58 am
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After widespread criticism over the casting of Emma Stone as a quarter-Hawaiian, quarter-Chinese woman in his new film "Aloha," Cameron Crowe issued an apology on Tuesday for the casting.

In a blog posted on his website, Crowe wrote, "I have heard your words and your disappointment, and I offer you a heart-felt apology to all who felt this was an odd or misguided casting choice."

Crowe also offered more background behind the choice of light-haired Stone, who is half-Swedish, and, according to IMDB, also of Scottish, Irish and English descent. "Captain Allison Ng was written to be a super-proud ¼ Hawaiian who was frustrated that, by all outward appearances, she looked nothing like one," he wrote, explaining that the character was based on a real red-haired Hawaiian, who also felt burdened by an outward lack of resemblance to other locals.

Crowe emphasized that the fault did not lie with Stone, writing, "if any part of her fine characterization has caused consternation and controversy, I am the one to blame."

While Crowe's apology, if qualified, is a welcome acknowledgement of critics' concerns with Stone's casting, his essay seems to elide other important racial critiques of "Aloha." "I am so proud that in the same movie, we employed many Asian-American, Native-Hawaiian and Pacific-Islanders, both before and behind the camera," he wrote, pointing to Bumpy Kanahele, a real activist who plays himself in the film. He also takes pains to explain the real-life backstory behind the Caucasian-appearing Hawaiian local, Ng.

Critics argue the problems go far deeper, however. As Jen Yamato pointed out on The Daily Beast, "Crowe might’ve even gotten away with it if he’d cast any of his supporting characters with minorities, more accurately repping the ethnic makeup of the islands."

Aside from Kanahele, the primary cast is entirely white; the issue of Hawaiian independence and the lives of Hawaiian locals act as a backdrop for Bradley Cooper's military mission and love triangle.

"Beyond Bumpy Kanahele, most of these [Hawaiian local characters] don't even have names!" Guy Aoki of the Media Action Network for Asian Americans told The Huffington Post. "You see spiritual elder number one, spiritual elder number two, cashier, hula instructor, hula girl one, hula girl two to hula girl 12. How substantial are those parts going to be?"

H/T Time

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Jill Soloway Invited Caitlyn Jenner To Be On 'Transparent'

June 3, 2015, 9:00 am
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Amazon's award-winning series "Transparent" is working to tell the most authentic stories they can for the show's second season. Last year, creator Jill Soloway announced her "trans-affirmative action" policy and soon after hired the show's first transgender writer, Our Lady J. And now she wants to incorporate Caitlyn Jenner's story into the show.

During the Brass Ring Awards on Tuesday, Soloway revealed that she's invited Jenner to the "Transparent" set. Soloway told Variety that she doesn't know if Jenner would want to act, but "we definitely want to incorporate the fact that she came out into this season. Just to have that base conversation somewhere in a scene, for sure.”

Both Jenner and Kim Kardashian have told Soloway that they've watched the show together as a family. After speaking with Jenner and Kardashian, Soloway told Vulture she called her transgender parent afterward, who was the inspiration for Jeffrey Tambor's character on the show. "I did call my parent afterwards and say, 'Thank you for coming out. Your bravery allowed me to tell this story. This story allowed the Kardashians and Caitlyn to see a story where a parent came out and everybody survived,'" Soloway told Vulture. "I hope we had some small influence that helped her."

Soloway also commented on Jenner's Vanity Fair cover photo from Monday. “She looks like an angel,” Soloway told Variety. But she also knows that we still have a long way to go, citing Laverne Cox's Tumblr post about Jenner's cover and calling attention to the many fights that still need to be won. "It’s just beginning, and there are miles to go on this life’s journey," Soloway said.

Whether or not Jenner appears in "Transparent" next season, we can look forward to learning about her personal journey in her eight-part docuseries, "I Am Cait," airing in July. In the meantime, "Transparent" fans can check out the new audio commentary for Season 1 of the show, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the show and cast.

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Elle Macpherson On Finding Her Confidence After 50

June 3, 2015, 9:14 am
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She's long been considered one of the most beautiful women in the world, but Elle Macpherson says her confidence nowadays has little to do with looks.

“There’s one thing being 20 and gorgeous with legs up to your armpits and beautiful tight skin, and there’s another thing to be 51," the supermodel said in an interview with Australia's Sunrise talk show. "Finally you get to the stage and say, ‘I have been known to be one of the most beautiful women in the world and felt really not confident and sure of myself'."

Dubbed "the body" for her enviously toned figure, Macpherson says confidence and beauty come from within. "As I’ve matured, what I’ve realized is that it doesn’t really matter what I look like, the most important thing is, ‘how do I feel?’”

Since turning 50, she's learned to take better care of her body. It's this holistic approach to aging which inspired her to create her own wellness brand, WelleCo, which sells "Super Elixir," a powder supplement she says is an anti-aging treatment that's "cheaper than a face cream." Besides her diet, she also does a variety of exercises including swimming, yoga and hiking to keep "the body" in shape.

"Now that I am 50, health and wellness [are] hugely valuable," Macpherson said in an interview with Yahoo! Beauty last year. I see so many people my age who are not well, so I value it."

Beautiful, both inside and out.





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James Harden Pretends He Doesn't Know Who Lil B Is

June 3, 2015, 9:20 am
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Just days after his team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs, Houston Rockets guard James Harden was out on the town in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Outside of nightclub 1 OAK, TMZ caught up with the always-chill superstar, who was at the time accompanied by Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson.

Inevitably, TMZ asked Harden about the most destructive sports curse since "The Curse of the Bambino": the Based God Curse, brought to you by Bay Area rapper Lil B. (Quick refresher: Last month, Lil B cursed Harden for stealing his signature "cooking dance," and while we can't confirm that was why the Rockets fell to the Golden State Warriors, we're pretty sure it's the reason.)

Harden actually claimed to have zero knowledge of Lil B or his infamous curse, twice denying TMZ's inquests. Like, zero. None. “I don’t even know what happened," he said. "I don’t even know who that is."

Yes, you do, James. Don't lie to us. Don't do this to us. Don't do this to yourself. Unless you live a life with zero Internet connection (and you don't), you know all about Lil B, otherwise known as the Based God, and his very real curses.




Lil B's curse is 100 percent justified too. You can't do your cooking dance without giving credit to Lil B. The perpetual circular wrist motion isn't trademarked or anything, but Lil B has made it known that he'll curse you if you don't give him credit.

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Tuesday night, Harden had a golden opportunity to baptize himself in the ways of the Based God, give full and due credit to Lil B for the dance and beg for forgiveness. TMZ's cameras could've been the perfect vehicle for a Based mea culpa.

As Iman Shumpert and the Cleveland Cavaliers found out last month, a simple tweet will do -- a small tradeoff for an NBA player hoping to avoid a lifetime of sadness.










But no, Harden curved Lil B for TMZ's cameras. A big mistake. Kevin Durant will tell you what life is like under the Based God curse. This is not a man to mess with.

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Please Make the Kardashians Stop Whatever It Is They Do

June 3, 2015, 9:24 am
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I finally hit the wall. I can't take it anymore. As a reporter and admitted purveyor of pop culture, I must bite the hand that feeds me and officially swear off any mention of all things Kardashian. America's First Family of Fluff has reached maximum exposure for me. The crush of this Kardashian overload is killing so many of my brain cells that I fear for my mental health.

On any given morning I catch up on world and local events, checking numerous news websites along with various gossip publications. Sadly, I now typically see as many as half a dozen separate stories about one or more members of this Brood of Banality (fill in any "K" name here) engaged in the most mundane of activities to announcing some purported bombshell that either just aired or is being teased on their E! series.

But is it necessary to get daily updates of Kim's rants over her pregnancy "haters" or to know that Khloe hits the gym twice a day or that Kylie has won the affection of Tyga? The mad rush of stories of their daily routines to shilling for their reality show (I could not use the word reality more loosely) is making my head spin. I am convinced that millions of people must know more intimate details about the Kardashians than they do about their own families.

All this was BEFORE a media juggernaut named Caitlyn burst into our consciousness. By virtue of the sheer volume of coverage paid to Caitlyn's transformation, I must assume she is the most important story of our time. Is Caitlyn's transition newsworthy? Certainly. But the former mister Jenner has learned plenty about the manipulation and management of message from her ex wife and matriarch of the K clan. Caitlyn now appears to be beating Kris at the game she had mastered. Caitlyn's coming out is exploitation and media orchestration redefined and she certainly has our attention. Vanity Fair reported 9 million unique views of their site following the Jenner cover story and Caitlyn grabbed over two million Twitter followers in just two days. There are now countless new story lines that Kris can pounce on. We are already seeing the claws come out in the Vanity Fair article between Caitlyn and Kris. Now that Kris's ex is out as a woman, how long before she uses the "B" word to describe her former spouse?

Was it merely a coincidence that Caitlyn's coming out coincided with the expiration of the Patriot Act, causing the NSA to lose its authority to collect the phone records of millions of Americans with impunity and without oversight? Maybe "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" was part of a decade-long secret NSA plan whereby the agency could control us by numbing our minds with senseless blather, amusing Americans into submission and distraction. There is so much Kardashian koverage (see what I did there?) that they almost warrant their own network to rival CBS, ABC, NBC and FOX. Let's call it KBS, the Kardashian Broadcasting System. I suspect it would just be known by it's initials since all it would air is Kardashian BS. Isis? Unemployment? Presidential politics? Sure, they are all objectively important stories, but what we really seem to want to know as a country is: who wore it better -- Kylie or Kim. Or Caitlyn. Please make it stop.

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