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Pour One Out for Drunk Uncle Because Bobby Moynihan Quit SNL

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Not Drunk Uncle!

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Bobby Moynihan, creator of the truly iconic Saturday Night Live character, is officially leaving the show. We know this will be the end of Drunk Uncle, because no one could possibly recreate Moynihan in that role.

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Bobby Moynihan SNL's drunk uncle is leaving the show 1

Moynihan is sticking around for the show's season finale this weekend, but moving on after that, Variety reports. For Moynihan's fans, this shouldn't come as too much of a surprise — his departure from SNL was kind of expected, since CBS picked up the comedy series Me, Myself & I, starring Moynihan, for the 2017-2018 season.

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Moynihan was one of SNL's longest running cast members — this season was his ninth — and among the current cast, the only person with more seniority than Moynihan is Kenan Thompson. In those nine seasons, Moynihan developed some recurring characters that fans have grown to recognize and love, including secondhand reporter Anthony Crispino and, of course, Drunk Uncle. He also portrayed a number of real-life public figures, including Chris Christie, Guy Fieri and Snooki.

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Bobby Moynihan SNL's drunk uncle is leaving the show 2

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Moynihan has been doing press appearances for Me, Myself & I ahead of his final SNL episode on Saturday, which will feature Baywatch star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as host and Katy Perry as musical guest.


Google Lens Lets You Get Info on a Restaurant by Taking a Picture of It

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I'm a patient person, but nothing makes me feel more vaguely murderous than casually walking downtown with a group of friends while trying to decide if any of the restaurants we pass look good. How can the exterior of a building tell you anything about the food served inside, and why in God's name didn't we do some research before heading out?

Luckily, Google feels my pain, which is why they've developed new technology called Google Lens, which lets you point your phone camera at anything and automatically Google it. So the next time you want to check a restaurant's menu and rating before blindly submitting your taste buds to whatever lies within, you can just use Google Lens to pull up the info for you.

Think how many meals will be saved by this technology! No longer will we fall prey to the allure of a fancy-looking restaurant that serves weak $15 cocktails when we could instead be downing ice-cold brews at the humble yet highly rated joint next door.

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Google Lens

Google Lens

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Google Lens has other cool applications too. You can use it to identify wildlife and to help you figure out where you are (just by taking a picture of a street sign), and you can even use it to connect to Wi-Fi — just point it at the label on your router containing the network and password info, and voila!

There's no word yet on when Google Lens will be available, so your days of panicked dining on the fly aren't quite over yet. But they will be soon, and once that happens, there's no reason you'll ever have to sit through an overpriced mess of a meal again.

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Robin Wright Was Grossly Objectified in an Audition

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Take a deep breath before reading this, ladies. Or, if you want to avoid having rage hives for the rest of the day, maybe just skip reading it altogether.

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Robin Wright has been in Hollywood long enough to have seen and experienced some really fucked up things. At a talk for Women in Motion at Cannes Film Festival this week, she shared one of them: the most sexist thing she's experienced in her career. Now is a good time for that deep breath, fam. Maybe several of them. Brace yourselves.

"I was 17 and in Paris, and I went in for a go-see," Wright remembered. "The director said, 'I liked the other one’s [breasts] better.' That was during the audition. I didn’t get the job."

Ugh. Ugh.

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Regardless of that experience, though, Wright is holding onto hope that the industry is getting better for women.

"I think it’s just a matter of time and breaking an old school of thought, opening up perspective," she said.

She also explained why she shies away from the word "feminism" a little bit, but still supports the cause wholeheartedly.

"Feminism, today, has become such a derogatory, diva-like word," she said. "Feminism means equality. Equal work, equal pay."

Can we get an amen?

Before the event was over, Wright was asked to impart some of her wisdom on women who look to her for advice and inspiration. Here's what she had to say: "You don’t have to yell. You can just stand your ground, speak your truth, and amplify your voice in that way. We don’t want to be treated with more disparity, just join forces."

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Preach!

Time's New Cover Is Really Calling Out the Trump/Russia Investigation

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Whoa there, Time magazine; shots fired!

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The latest cover of Time really goes there with all the new information connecting the Trump administration to Russia, as well as the federal investigation looking into those ties, and people are kind of losing their minds over it.

The cover shows the White House slowly merging into St. Basil's Cathedral, a building in Moscow's Red Square. It has no text other than the magazine's name, letting the image do all the talking. It's a very not subtle statement, and Twitter sat up and took note when the cover dropped today.

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Reactions to Time's new Trump and Russia cover image 1

Time really dug into the idea, even producing an animated version of the cover image for its website.

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Reactions to Time's new Trump and Russia cover image 2

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Granted, the image wasn't quite original. MAD magazine had the same idea back in December, and called Time out for it on Twitter.

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Reactions to Time's new Trump and Russia cover image 3

And there was other criticism, saying the comparison between the White House and St. Basil's was a stretch as a political statement.

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Reactions to Time's new Trump and Russia cover image 4

But for the most part, reactions were a healthy mix of shock and "did they really just go there?" sentiments.

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Reactions to Time's new Trump and Russia cover image 5

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Reactions to Time's new Trump and Russia cover image 6

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What did you think of Time's cover? Let us know down in the comments, and make sure to check out Time's accompanying story, a fascinating look at some of the ways Russia has been manipulating social media in the U.S.

Perpetual Bachelor Leonardo DiCaprio Is Back on the Market

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Sad news for Leonardo DiCaprio and Nina Agdal, but great news for the rest of us: Both of these beautiful, beautiful people are back on the market!

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Sources say that after just over a year of dating, Agdal and DiCaprio have mutually and amicably decided to go their separate ways.

"They split up early this week and they remain friends," a source close to both parties told Page Six.

It's a sudden end to their globe-trotting romance, which started (publicly, at least) in May of last year, when they were spotted together at the Up and Down Club in New York with a group of friends. In June they were photographed together in Montauk, and since then, paparazzi have caught them together in the Bahamas, Ibiza, French Polynesia, Cancun, St. Bart's and all over the U.S., though primarily in New York and Los Angeles.

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The last time the were seen out together in public before their breakup was announced was earlier this month; on May 9, they were seen getting sushi together in West Hollywood, though onlookers said the lunch date was noticeably cool and free of PDA. When they left together, they lingered outside the restaurant, and photos showed DiCaprio on his phone, rather than paying attention to his then-girlfriend.

Just before that, DiCaprio was spotted several times without Agnal, including at Coachella, where he hung out with his bro Orlando Bloom.

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As much as we loved DiCaprio and Agnal together, we can't say we're surprised that they've called it quits. DiCaprio seems intent on staying a bachelor forever. And we can't complain about that — as long as he stays available, we can keep dreaming.

The Bachelorette's Rachel Lindsay Is Engaged, So Who's the Lucky Guy?

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RED ALERT, BACHELOR NATION! Rachel Lindsay has officially confirmed that she is, right at this moment, in love and engaged.

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Ahead of the premiere of her season of The Bachelorette on Monday, Lindsay let slip to Us Weekly that her run as the star of the show was a success, and there's a rock on her finger.

"I am very much so in love and very much so engaged!" she said.

Obviously, she didn't say who put the rock there, because that would defeat the purpose of the next 10-12 Monday nights we're going to spend in sweatpants with chardonnay in hand. Anyway, that's what I'm here for. As a champion Bachelor predictor — I called that Nick Viall would be Bachelor as soon as he was announced for Paradise, nailed his top 3 and successfully predicted Lindsay would be Bachelorette, all before the season even started — I'm here with my top 3 picks for who's going to be the lucky guy to win Lindsay's heart. Keep in mind, these predictions are based on their contestant bios on ABC.com and nothing else, so limited information went into this. In no particular order, here are the three guys most likely to lock this thing down, in one Bachelor super-fan's humble opinion.

Pick 1: Will

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Image: ABC

First off, can we just admire what Will lists for his top three movies? Shawshank Redemption, Star Wars, Jurassic Park. Solid.

He also says his favorite trip ever was to Dubai, because he loves experiencing new cultures, which is just a rad attitude to have about the world. If he could have a superpower, he says he would want to be able to teleport so he could travel more without it taking so much time. This guy is worldly and relishes new experiences, which is what someone as smart and adventurous as Lindsay needs.

He knows his worth, because he won't settle or let anyone to settle for him — the one thing he won't do for love is "Be someone's second choice."

And he knows how to #realtalk — his worst date memory is "Every Tinder date ever." I hear that, sir.

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Pick 2: Anthony

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Image: ABC

Anthony might be laying it on a little thick; he says if he could be someone else for a day, he would be his mom, because "I wish I could see the world as she does to understand her better." Even if he's trying a little too hard, though, that's insanely sweet.

Then we get to Anthony's favorite book, which he says is a tough call before settling on The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Marukami. That's the kind of book that a real reader picks up. He's definitely well-read, so maybe he can keep up with Lindsay, who is insanely smart.

In case there was any doubt left that Anthony is a solid dude, he taught English in Indonesia, and then secured grant funding to teach in the Ivory Coast. Hey, Anthony, if I'm wrong and things don't work out for you and Lindsay, call me, k?

Pick 3: Bryce

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Image: ABC

Bryce is a little bit of a wildcard. He's a firefighter, which is probably in the top 3 hottest professions, and just look at his jawline. It is chiseled AF.

The most outrageous thing he's ever done involved a high speed motorcycle chase and saving someone's life. His greatest achievement is making his parents proud and inspiring his little brother. He sounds kind of perfect, fam.

But no one is perfect, we realize, as we near the end of Bryce's bio and learn that the wildest thing he's done in the bedroom is "Caught a girl's hair on fire once while having sex." Uh. Hold right up. Not to judge anyone for what they're into, but we're gonna go ahead and draw the line at including open flame in our foreplay. Also, what kind of firefighter managed to ignite another human during sex? There's a red flag in here somewhere.

Also, Bryce loses points for his homophobic answer to "What's your biggest date fear?" His answer? "The chick is actually a dude." If the worst thing that can happen to you is you spend a nice time with someone whose genitals you aren't necessarily interested in, you can probably call the day a success, Bryce.

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Who do you think is going to win Rachel Lindsay's season of The Bachelorette? Let us know in the comments, and tune in for the season premiere Monday, May 22 at 9/8c on ABC.

Using Only 9 Words, Meredith Just Destroyed Fans During the Grey's Anatomy Finale

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If you need a little time to recover from this week's Grey's Anatomy finale, well, you earned some down time — this was a roller coaster of a season. Plus, the finale proved to be nerve-wracking and heartbreaking, even if it was uncharacteristically death-free.

Yep, you read that right! No deaths to report this season finale. WHAT?! I KNOW. Is this a first in Grey's finale history? Can we get a ruling on that?

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Alas, even though no major characters died, we did actually lose someone. Dr. Stephanie Edwards, Grey-Sloan's resident badass-slash-superhero, gave notice that she is quitting her job at the hospital... and at any hospital for that matter.

After "deep-frying" a rapist and jumping through fire to save a little girl trapped in the burning building that was Grey-Sloan this week, our girl deserves to go out and smell the roses. So while we're heartbroken to see her go, we're happy that Stephanie finally gets to enjoy a life sans hospital smells.

We're also happy for Jerrika Hinton, who plays Stephanie, since we're pretty sure her super-packed schedule (including a new romantic sitcom) is to blame for her exit from Grey's.

Bottom line: we're ecstatic they let Stephanie leave of her own accord and not via a horrific death, per the Grey's finale norm. You know what we're not ecstatic about? This whole potential Maggie and Jackson love connection thing.

The last few shows, everyone has been enjoying the friendship these two have been building. And if you're anything like me, you've thought to yourself, "Aw, they have such a sweet brother-sister relationship!" After all, you guys, his mom is married to her dad.

However, there was definitely a moment this week between the two — followed by a confirmation from April — that Jackson and Maggie apparently have feelings for each other. The first word that comes to mind? Um, no. Just no.

Aside from the whole step-siblings thing, there's Japril to consider. Can this couple ever find their way back to each other? It's obvious April is still in love with Jackson, and it sure looked like Jackson was feeling some kind of way about her recently, too.

Oh, and Minnick got fired, so there was that.

All of that was pretty dramatic, but let's talk about the most gutting moment of the entire episode. Nine words, spoken by Meredith: "If this was Derek, I would already be gone."

Of course, Meredith uttered these words to Nathan just after telling him that Megan was actually alive. She made sure the smoke inhalation he'd just suffered didn't affect his breathing, and then she told him... his dream came true.

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It's the dream Meredith wishes could come true for her, the one where Derek walks back through the door because, really, he'd just forgotten his keys. But Meredith's dream will always be just that — a dream. This week, Nathan's dream comes to fruition because MEGAN IS ALIVE!

After his initial disbelief, he is overcome with excitement before realizing what this means for him and Meredith. When he tries to apologize, though, Meredith says it.

If this was Derek, I would already be gone.

Don't feel bad if you didn't hear anything else after that point, because the collective sound of the fandom's hearts breaking in unison was downright deafening.

So here's the big question... when does Meredith get to be happy? Rhimes finally convinced us fans to fall for Nathan and, now that we're all in, he's out. What Meredith did on this week's finale was undoubtedly selfless, but part of the reason she and Derek made it as a couple is because she was selfish enough to tell him to pick her.

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Will she go after Nathan? Do we even want her to? Maybe Nathan wasn't the new McDreamy, in which case, who is the real McDreamy and when do we get to meet him? So many questions. Here's hoping we get the answers next season.

What do you think? Should Meredith and Nathan get back together?

Supernatural Will Never Be the Same After the Season 12 Finale

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Warning: if you've yet to watch the Supernatural Season 12 finale, read no further.

So Supernatural's Season 12 finale was basically just one big bloodbath. We're not joking. A bunch of characters are dead. Some we definitely aren't upset about, but there are two specific deaths that left us, well, speechless.

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First, let's get the not-so-important stuff (compared to the major deaths) out of the way. The boys did not die in the bunker and Mary is no longer brainwashed. Thank goodness! With help from fellow hunters, including Jody, Sam, Dean and Mary were able to defeat the British Men of Letters.

That's right, Mr. Ketch, Dr. Hess and Toni Bevell are all dead and gone. Granted, Toni did help Dean in the long run to "unprogram" Mary and turn her back into her normal self. Plus, there may be a tiny portion of us that feels badly for Toni. The BMOL did abandon her and she was a mother, who will never see her son again thanks to Ketch killing her. On the other hand, she was pretty awful, brainwashed Mary and tortured Sammy, so, yeah, she wasn't our favorite.

It was also extremely satisfying to watch Mary shoot Ketch and also Jody putting a bullet in Hess' head. Let's just keep our fingers crossed that we'll never have to deal with the evil that is the BMOL ever again.

Now, onto other matters. Even though Lucifer thought he killed Crowley in last week's episode, he did not. Yes, the King of Hell was in the rat as most every fan expected and hoped. Crowley re-entered his vessel and eventually found his way to Sam, Dean and Mary in the bunker.

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However, they were not happy to see him, especially after learning he's the reason Lucifer is not in the cage like they assumed he was for sometime now. Speaking of Lucifer, the devil himself killed Rowena. That's right, the one witch who could put Lucifer back in his cage is no more. Leave it to Supernatural to kill off another female character, right?

While Sam, Dean, Mary and Crowley tried to figure out the whereabouts of Castiel, Kelly and Baby Lucifer before Lucifer could, Kelly was preparing to deliver her child and also die. As one would expect when it comes to carrying the devil's child, some strange supernatural magic happened thanks to Baby Lucifer.

A doorway to an alternate reality opened up to another world. It represents a world without Sam and Dean. Let's just say this world is dark, scary and full of death. Thank goodness Sam and Dean were born, because their continuous saving has made Earth a much better place.

The one good thing that did come from this alternate world is a familiar face arrived. In a total surprise that had us screaming for joy, Bobby showed up! Yes, that Bobby! Sadly, he was a different Bobby than we or Sam and Dean knew, because he's living in a world with no Sam and Dean at all. As unfortunate as that is, at least we got to see Bobby! Why did they kill him off again?

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Moving on. While waiting for Lucifer's arrival, Sam, Dean and Crowley came up with a plan to trap the devil. They would trick him into entering the alternate dimension and shut the door so he couldn't get out. Now, this is Supernatural we're talking about, so nothing went quite as planned.

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First of all, Crowley did not tell Sam and Dean that in order to trap Lucifer with the spell they chose to use, someone needed to die. Now, here's where our hearts sank. Crowley sacrificed himself. You read that right. Crowley killed himself with the dagger to take down Lucifer and save Sam and Dean. Wow. He definitely came a long way. Also, why? Why, Crowley?! We need our King of Hell back!

After Crowley's death, Castiel walked through the doorway to the alternate reality in attempts to kill Lucifer. Sam and Dean escaped, but where's Castiel? Oh, you know, he came back through the portal to meet and Sam and Dean and then the unimaginable happened. Lucifer managed to sneak back through the portal and shoved an angel blade straight through Cas.

Excuse us, we need a moment.

Lucifer, we love you, but we also hate you so much in this moment. How could he kill our beloved Castiel? We are just as devastated as Dean is over losing one of his very best friends.

In the end, Mary left Kelly's bedside after she gave birth and died. She said she always wanted to punch the devil in the face and that's exactly what Mary did — multiple times. Soon after, Lucifer grabbed onto her, took her through to the other dimension and then the door closed. Yeah, Mary is trapped in this other dimension with Lucifer! Basically, most of Sam and Dean's worst nightmares just came true?

Side note: seeing as Mary and Lucifer are in this other world, does this mean Jim Beaver will come back as Bobby now? If so, that would be fantastic. Let's make that happen, Supernatural.

The episode ended with Dean staring at Castiel's supposedly lifeless body and Sam finding a now dead Kelly and a full grown Baby Lucifer creepily sitting in the corner staring at Sammy with yellow eyes. Uh, yeah, we're in for a rude awakening when Season 13 premieres.

Crowley and Castiel can't really be dead, can they? We refuse to believe it until we're told otherwise. This all just too much handle. Until we know for sure, you can find us pulling a Sam and Dean. We're going to need a lot of hugs after that finale. It was certainly a rough one.

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SPN S12 finale

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Andrea Boehlke Is Embarrassed by Her Survivor Elimination

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The third time wasn't a charm for Andrea Boehlke. Despite confidence in her status on Survivor: Game Changers, Andrea Boehlke found herself the victim of yet another blindside. In SheKnows' latest one-on-one interview with Boehlke, she explained why her latest elimination is so embarrassing. She also weighed in on the controversial moment when Jeff Varner outed Zeke Smith as transgender and discussed which of the final six castaways she never thought would make it this far into the season.

SheKnows: Was your elimination a true blindside?

Andrea Boehlke: It's really embarrassing, but yeah. I think I was trying to convince myself that I wasn't in trouble, but I get so paranoid out there. I almost wanted to trust those people for the time being because you don't really have another choice. I didn't have an Idol, so at that point my choices were to trust the people or be super-nervous. I thought I was safe. I'll admit, it was a blindside. I thought Brad was going home.

Andrea Boehlke on Survivor: Game Changers

Image: CBS

SK: Why is that embarrassing to you, though?

AB: Because I've been blindsided three times at this point. You would think that I've learned [laughs].

SK: How does this blindside compare to the first two you've experienced?

AB: It was not as fun because it's my third time playing. I had really high expectations for myself, and I feel like I fell short with a lot more game left in me. I remember leaving feeling really bummed. It wasn't so much as a fun "you got me" situation, it was more flat-out disappointment.

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Andrea Boehlke competes in challenge on Survivor: Game Changers

Image: CBS

SK: You thought the group was voting against Brad. Why was he your target?

AB: I thought it was in the best interest for me, Sarah, Cirie and Aubry to take out Brad at that point. He was the last of the underdogs that really had a shot to win. I felt if Brad got to the end he could probably win. I had no idea that Sarah had a working relationship with the guys.

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Image: CBS

SK: Speaking of your best interest, who were you planning to go to the final three with?

AB: I was working with a few different scenarios. I would've loved to go to the end with Brad and Troyzan, but I didn't really see a clear path to that. They had voted for me a few times, and I didn't really see a situation where we would be working together. Brad wanted me out 100 percent because he was taking out challenge threats. I was next on his list. At that point, it left me with my alliance. I was really tight with Aubry, so I would've been cool going to the end with her. I don't know if I would've beat Aubry, but I think I had a better shot than against Cirie or Sarah. I also wanted to maybe be in the end with Michaela or Tai.

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Image: CBS

SK: When Jeff Varner outed Zeke Smith as being transgender, you were very emotional and upset. How do you feel today in the months that have passed?

AB: I know Jeff Varner got death threats, and that's not acceptable ever. I don't care what you did; you don't give death threats. Jeff is human. We all make mistakes. I was really sad that he got death threats. He was, or still is, in a dark place. On the flip side, I'm friends with Zeke to this day, so I will always be supporting him.

More: Exclusive Interview With Jeff Varner About His Horrific Survivor Mistake

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Image: CBS

SK: You went from feeling compassion toward Zeke to fighting to vote him out. Can you walk us through the evolution of that relationship? Was there something more we didn't see?

AB: Zeke and I, from day one, were very close. I considered him one of my closest allies along with Sarah and Cirie. I didn't really have any motive or plan to take him out. I figured one of us would be taken out by the opposing force. That's why it was kind of shocking that he came after me with 12 people left in the game. It really kind of sent me on a spiral. It really hit me emotionally. It felt personal. At that point, even though Zeke and I kind of tried to make up, I didn't think there was really any way we were gonna play with each other again.

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Image: CBS

SK: When we look at the final six, Cirie Fields is still in the game. Having proven herself to be a powerful strategic player the first three times she played, how is she still alive in the competition when many of you wanted to vote her out before the game even began?

AB: She's very likeable. She's very smart. She kind of lays low. Even though she's doing a lot of the strategizing and manipulation, she does it with stealth. She would send other people to do her work. People think they can beat Cirie in challenges. Right now, there's more of an emphasis on challenge threats. People looked at me and Michaela because we could win challenges.

More: An Ode to Michaela Bradshaw's Best Moments From Survivor

Andrea Boehlke at camp on Survivor: Game Changers
Image: CBS

SK: This was your third time playing. How did you end up on the show again?

AB: When they called me and asked, I went back and forth on it quite a bit. I love Survivor, but I just didn't know if it was the right move for me because I do have to take my career into consideration. But I couldn't pass it up because it's such a great adventure and I love the game so much. I was able to do it, and my job was great about it.

Andrea Boehlke competes in challenge on Survivor: Game Changers
Image: CBS

SK: Would you play for a fourth time?

AB: I wouldn't want to say no for sure. I have no idea what I'm gonna be doing two or three years from now, but right now it's not really something I'm thinking about too much.

Andrea Boehlke cast photo for Survivor: Game Changers
Image: CBS

Would you like to see Andrea play again? Join the conversation by leaving a comment in the section below.

Mom Invites Principal to Find 'Dress Code' Clothing for Her Daughter

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File this one under, "Oh hell, yes!"

Catherine Pearlman couldn't even with her daughter's school principal shaming the girl two days in a row with a warning for her "inappropriate" clothing.

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dress code

This mom wrote a post for Today's community page in the form of a letter to her daughter's principal, and oh, it's a doozie:

"Dear Middle School Principal: Thank you for sending a note home for the second day in a row to say my daughter was dressed inappropriately for school," Pearlman opens her letter. "I’d like to offer an additional thank you for forcing her to change into large mesh shorts that have been worn by only god knows who and potentially never washed."

More: Getting dressed for school should not be this hard for girls

Pearlman kicks it up a notch with a plea for the principal's fashion help:

"To reward you for treating my daughter with such concern, I am cordially inviting you to take my daughter shopping.

"Here are the specifications you have to work with. I wish you loads of luck.

"She is 5’7” and 13 years old. Built more like her father, she has exceptionally long legs and arms.

"She doesn’t like anything pink or purple or frilly.

"In addition to being tall, Pearlman's daughter has a particular taste. She won't wear anything with a logo on it, because as every middle school girl knows, that's not cool. But she is into superheroes and Green Day."

More: Sixth grader fights back against sexist dress code at her school

OH SNAP TIMES 10.

Pearlman demands that the principal find clothing that actually meets school standards, like the (*cough* bullshit) "fingertip test," in which shorts must be long enough that a girl can touch the cuffs of the legs with her hands at her sides. (No word on whether the boys are also subject to the fingertip test, natch.) 

We believe the "fingertip test" originated in a convent in the south of France in the 1300s, but we cannot confirm that at this time.

"She has very long fingers, which seems to make finding shorts that won’t get her sent to the principal’s office impossible (On the bright side the piano teacher says those fingers are an asset)," Pearlman said.

The best part is also the worst part, something that we are sick of seeing in school culture in the U.S.:

"P.S. I forgot to thank you for making it clear to my daughter that her body is somehow a distraction, either to herself or to the boys. I thought she might have missed the message earlier in the year when the gym teacher told her she couldn’t wear yoga pants because the boys aren’t able to control themselves. I appreciate how hard you are working to drive the point home."
Sing the sweet song of all mothers, Catherine Pearlman. We've got your back on this one, and we can't wait to see the principal's response. This sexist dress code crap has got to stop.

Simple Homemade Dog Treats You Can Whip Up in 20 Minutes or Less

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You guys, humans aren't the only animals who love junk food — our pets do too, as evidenced by the mad dash to the kitchen every time a bag of dog cookies is jostled just enough to make the tiniest of rustling noise. Obviously, we want to give our dogs every luxury they want, but those dog treats really aren't that good for them — not to mention, they can be expensive. Homemade dog treats on the other hand are made from fresh ingredients and can actually save you a little money.

DIY dog treats are ridiculously easy to make at home, and while we haven't personally taste-tested them, we've seen firsthand that the dogs go crazy for them. Because store-bought dog treats get stale and are also made with added ingredients, these fresh-baked treats are the perfect way to show your pooch how much you care.

And did we mention they're super-easy? If you've got some organic peanut butter and whole-wheat flour in your pantry, then you're halfway there.

DIY dog treats
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I'm Kelly Dixon from Smart School House, and I'm here to share a quick and easy recipe for DIY dog treats. They are so fun to make that my kids did all of the cookie cutting. So, get the family together and celebrate your dog with these fantastic homemade dog treats.

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DIY dog treats
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DIY dog treats recipe

Using dog bone cookie cutters makes these cookies super-cute, especially if you're making these as gifts. But if you don't have one, you can certainly use any shape of cookie cutter you like. Your dog won't mind one way or another.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup organic peanut butter
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 cups whole-wheat flour, plus more for cutting out the cookies
DIY dog treats
Image: Kelly Dixon/SheKnows


Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and milk. Drizzling the milk in slowly will allow you to combine it more efficiently.
  3. In another large mixing bowl, combine the baking powder and whole-wheat flour.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter-milk mixture. Combine all of the ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
  5. On a sheet of parchment paper, sprinkle a tiny bit of wheat flour on the surface and roll out the dough to reach your desired dog treat thickness. Using your dog bone cookie cutters, cut out dog treats and place them onto a greased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
DIY dog treats
Image: Kelly Dixon/SheKnows

Before making these dog treats, be sure you take your dog's dietary needs into consideration. Some dogs don't do well with peanut butter, while some dogs love it. As always, put your dog's best interests first. However, I've never met a dog that doesn't like homemade treats. They make wonderful gifts tied in baker's twine or delivered in small jars.

More: What Does It Actually Mean When Your Dog Gets a Random Burst of Energy?

Originally published July 2014. Updated May 2017.

Ruby Rose Defends Taylor Swift From Katy Perry's Shady Lyrics in "Swish Swish"

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Oh gosh, this shade-filled feud between Taylor Swift and Katy Perry just won't end, will it? Now, it looks like a decisive jab at Swift, in the form of Perry's song "Swish Swish," has been released for the world to see. The song has barely been out for an extended period of time and already, Swift's friend Ruby Rose is slamming "Swish Swish" and Perry for dragging Swift through the mud.

More: Calvin Harris, Katy Perry & Taylor Swift Officially Enter a Shade Love Triangle

Rose was quick to throw out some not-so-subtle jabs of her own on Twitter on Friday. "'Purposeful poop’ to ‘bomb a petit’ to a sloppy mess of writing over the top of Funkagenda..stop trying to make 'Wit..I mean 'fetch' happen," she tweeted out. Now, I'm not sure what the first part of that tweet means, but the second part — where Rose half-types the name of Perry's new album, Witness — makes it clear she's hitting out at the "Swish Swish" singer.

Ruby Rose Katy Perry Tweet 1

Ruby Rose Katy Perry Tweet 1

How do we even know that Perry's shading Swift though? First off, it's pretty damn interesting that Perry collaborated with Nicki Minaj on this track about telling off naysayers and proclaiming that you're going to win despite all the rudeness lobbed at you by your enemies. If you recall, Swift and Minaj had a bit of a tiff before the 2015 VMA's; bringing Minaj on board to add some extra spicy disses is pretty damning "Swish Swish" may be about Swift. Not to mention the fact that "Swish Swish" kinda sounds like "Swift." But let's get back to Rose.

More: Harry Styles Is Definitely Not Talking About Taylor Swift on His New Album

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Ruby Rose Katy Perry Tweet 2

Rose didn't limit her comments to just one tweet. Oh no, my friends. She dedicated a few tweets to airing her feelings about the two-facedness of Perry. A second tweet stated that "I just think with everything going on in the world to go from rebranding as political activist only to ditch it and go low... is... a bummer." Now, this again is a clear jab at Perry when you consider her current Twitter bio reads "Artist. Activist. Conscious." It seems Rose has taken issue with Perry's recent political activism, especially in the area of feminism, and how that contrasts with the potentially petty and shady tit-for-tat vibe of "Swish Swish." Admittedly, Rose makes a fair point there.

Ruby Rose Katy Perry Tweet 3

Ruby Rose Katy Perry Tweet 3

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What do you think? Is this Rose justified in jumping to Swift's defense? Or did Perry just release an innocent, dance floor jam about nobody in particular? Take a listen to "Swish Swish" below and decide for yourself.

Katy Perry Swish Swish Video

Katy Perry Swish Swish Video

The Card Michelle Williams Got on Mother's Day Is Perfection

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Actress and mom Michelle Williams has us wonder-struck as ever.

When Heath Ledger died at a tragically young age in 2008, Williams was left a single mother of their daughter, Matilda (now 11). She's gotten Oscar nominations playing mothers on the big screen (Blue Valentine, Manchester by the Sea), but her favorite role is being Matilda's mom.

Williams dazzled in her usual classy style at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday, where she is promoting her new film, Todd Haynes' Wonderstruck. She plays the single mother of Ben (Oakes Fegley), a 12-year-old missing his absent father — a role that hits close to home for her.

More: Michelle Williams talks candidly about her battle with depression

She spoke to the press about valuing authentic connection with children on screen and off.

"What I find most interesting about motherhood in this film and everything that I make about being a mother is being responsive to the child that you are connecting to," Williams said. "Personally and professionally, the great [trick to] working with children and knowing children is listening to children, and responding to who they are. Not your idea of a perfect child, not who you want them to be, but who they really are."

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Sounds like Williams is winning at motherhood big time, based on her daughter's Mother's Day card, which made our hearts melt like chocolate Kisses on a hot dashboard. (Yes, that much.)

"For Mother's Day, my daughter gave me a card that said, 'Mom, thanks for letting me be me,' and it was a picture with somebody in high heels on a skateboard," Williams said. "That's my ultimate [goal]; that's what I want them to do."

Williams isn't surprised that she keeps being cast as mothers. And we're not either.

"I think when you become a mother, it's sort of difficult to separate yourself from being a mother," Williams explained. "Being a mother is not only who I am in my relationship with my daughter, but it's a part of the kind of work that I wanna make and the relationship with the person that I want to be for her, so there is really no area of my life that is untouched. It's at the center of everything that I do."

When I Realized I Was Sexually Abused as a Child, Everything Made Sense

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A few weeks ago, I had the painful experience of rehashing traumatic sexual abuse from my childhood I had forgotten. Through a flashback, I remembered the details of my aunt’s ex-girlfriend sexually abusing me at the age of 8 during the two weeks she babysat me.

As someone living with PTSD from multiple traumatic life events, experiencing flashbacks has been a somewhat regular occurrence for me. But this felt like the first time I had a flashback about something I had previously forgotten, as it was buried deep in the crevices of my brain as a protective measure. Now that the truth is out, many unusual things about my childhood began to make sense.

After I had the flashback, I looked up “symptoms of sexual abuse in children.” I was shocked to have so much about my childhood laid before me in a list on my laptop screen.

More: An open letter to my body after sexual abuse

As a child, at the age of 8 and even afterwards, I masturbated in public. At the time, I didn’t know what I was doing entirely, and would even do it in front of my grandpa. Looking back, I’m so embarrassed, but I’m also angry that my parents didn’t think this behavior was unusual enough to explore and be concerned over. According to U.S. Department of Justice, masturbation at an early age falls under one of their biggest red flags of sexual abuse — “exhibits adult-like sexual behaviors, language and knowledge.”

I’ve also read these behaviors happen due to a misunderstanding about boundaries, as children who were sexually abused were taught new rules about ways in which their bodies could be touched and seen.

My lack of boundaries translated to my actions toward others as well. After the abuse, I began touching my own elementary school friends inappropriately and engaged in hours of intimacy with one of my friends who demonstrated the same behavior in return. I had sexual and predatory thoughts about members of my own family and sometimes still feel this way.

My feelings and abnormal sexual behavior was such a source of shame for me that I never thought to bring it up to a therapist later in life. Especially after being sexually assaulted at age 19 (an event I recall), I felt so guilty about my own behavior toward others when I was a child. But having knowledge of the abuse from childhood helped me validate these behaviors in myself as trauma responses and not something that I as an 8-year-old at the time should feel guilty over or responsible for.

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Lastly, being sexually abused severely affected my relationship with my sexual orientation. From a young age, I knew I was attracted to girls first and foremost. But the fact that my attacker was a woman changed my perception of queerness. I became ashamed of my sexuality, feeling as though it had to be as shameful and sneaky as the interactions I had with my abuser. It wasn’t until my junior year at a very queer college that I was able to come out as pansexual and start to leave the shame attached to my sexual attractions behind. So often, I saw my attraction to women as creepy, and I continue to struggle with initiating sexual relationships with women out of fear that it would be rape no matter how kind, gentle and respectful I was.

For some time, I was afraid of every lesbian woman I came into contact with. This included my aunt, a woman I once trusted and loved. After the two weeks of abuse, I couldn’t be around my aunt without obsessing over the fact that she has sex with women. The whole notion made me feel so nauseated and uncomfortable around her, and I’ve been pulling back from her ever since. I believe that, since at the time I identified as a girl and was also seen as one, imagining my aunt with women was like imagining her sexually abusing me, something that wasn’t so difficult to do since my abuser was her girlfriend.

I’ve always felt so stunted in my growth as a person who is primarily attracted to women. The fact that I’ve only managed to have sex with a woman once has made me so insecure in the past, while also making me wonder why it was so difficult for me to just do something I wanted to do so badly. But since my flashback, I’ve relaxed the silly expectations I was putting myself regarding being “queer enough.”

More: As a childhood sex abuse survivor, sex will never be easy

I now realize that something traumatic that I experienced as a kid has shaped the fear and hesitation I hold toward my attraction to women. One day, I hope to see myself as less of a predator and stop seeing a scared and confused 8-year-old version of myself in every girl I want to sleep with. But for now, I’ll validate myself knowing that I’m not a “pervert,” that I’m no longer in danger and that being queer can and will feel safe to me one day.

By Meg Zulch

Originally published on HelloFlo.

Yup, We Are All This Pizza-Loving Little Girl

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We'll have what she's having.

Yes, we are all one with this little girl eating stuffed-crust pizza for the very first time. In fact, damn it, why can't we go back in time and experience our own original pizza ecstasy? When will they invent a time-travel machine for that?

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pizza girl

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Yummy. Told you she was pretty cute. Her name is Jordyn, Wednesday was her 2nd birthday, and she seemed to prefer the pizza to birthday cake. We're betting her mother (identified on Facebook as Kristina M. Guittar) never expected this little gem of a video to get a million views, but there you have it. The internet loves pizza and kids, and together, well, they're irresistible.

I think we know what we're having for lunch today.


Show Up With One of These Desserts & Be the Memorial Day Cookout MVP

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When you think Memorial Day celebrations, you're brain immediately wanders to hot dogs. And hamburgers. And ribs. OK, we associate the holiday with pretty much anything grill related, mmmkay? We're so barbecue obsessed that sometimes we overlook dessert — and that, my friends, is a horrible, horrible mistake.

There are so many decadent — yet summery — desserts that are totally fit for a cookout. Show up with one of these, and you'll be the Memorial Day barbecue all-star.

Mini chocolate molten cakes recipe

Mini chocolate molten cakes
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Mmmmm, warm chocolate sauce oozing out of a tender chocolate cake, served with a cool scoop of premium ice cream — this is the epitome of knee-weakening desserts.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened baking chocolate), chopped, divided
  • 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups premium vanilla bean ice cream

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Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees F, and grease 6 (6-ounce) ramekins.
  2. To make the chocolate sauce, stir together 5 ounces of the bittersweet chocolate and the unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water. Stir until the chocolates are melted and smooth.
  3. Whisk in the hot water, corn syrup and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Remove from the heat, and set aside to cool while you prepare the cakes.
  5. To make the cake batter, in a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together the remaining 5 ounces of bittersweet chocolate and the butter until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat, and let cool slightly.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and egg yolks until well blended. Whisk in the sugar and then the chocolate-butter mixture and flour until blended.
  7. Pour the cake batter into the prepared ramekins until they are equally filled.
  8. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet, and bake for 11 – 12 minutes or until the tops and sides of cakes are set. These are slightly underbaked to allow the insides to ooze out.
  9. Run a small knife around the cakes to loosen them from the ramekins. Immediately turn the cakes out onto plates.
  10. To serve, spoon the chocolate sauce around the cakes, and partner each with a scoop of ice cream.

Next up: Black bottom candy bar pie

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Black bottom candy bar pie recipe

Black bottom candy bar pie
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This is one of the most indulgent Memorial Day desserts you can serve. Chocolate wafers and dark chocolate create the black bottom, which is generously loaded with a rich and creamy peanut butter filling that is heavily topped with chopped candy bars of your choice. Plan a few hours ahead to make this decadent treat, since it needs some chill time in the freezer before serving.

Serves 8

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups crushed chocolate wafers
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped dark chocolate
  • 6 tablespoons (1/3 stick) butter, melted
  • 2 cups chilled whipping cream, divided
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped candy bars of your choice
  • Chocolate sauce of your choice

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Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F, and spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the crushed chocolate wafers, chocolate chips and butter.
  3. Pour the wafer mixture into a prepared pie plate, and using your fingers, press the crumb mixture into the bottom and sides of the plate in an even layer.
  4. Bake for 12 – 13 minutes. Set the pie plate on a wire rack to cool.
  5. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of whipping cream and the peanut butter chips. Cook, stirring often, until the peanut butter chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool.
  6. In a large bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of whipping cream and the vanilla with a hand mixer until firm peaks form. Use a spatula to gently and gradually fold the cooled peanut butter mixture into the whipped cream.
  7. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the prepared cookie crust, spreading it out evenly.
  8. Scatter with chopped candy bars.
  9. Place the pie in the refrigerator overnight, or place it in the freezer until the peanut butter mixture is firm.
  10. To serve, cut into wedges, and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Strawberry ice cream cake recipe

Strawberry ice cream cake
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A lemon-kissed cake layered and covered with strawberry ice cream and garnished with fresh strawberries is an impressive holiday dessert you'll want to serve all summer long. For a tasty change, substitute other berry-flavored ice creams and fresh berries in season.

Serves 10

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 2 lemons, divided
  • 8 cups premium strawberry ice cream, softened enough to spread
  • 2 cups small fresh strawberries, trimmed
  • Shaved chocolate, if desired

Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan, and cover the bottom of the cake pan with a round piece of waxed paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat the egg yolks 1 at a time into the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
  5. Alternately beat in the flour mixture and milk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  6. Add the lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and blend until just combined.
  7. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites using a hand mixer until they hold soft peaks. Beat in the remaining sugar.
  8. Fold the egg whites into the batter until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  9. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, and then invert on the wire rack, and continue to let cool.
  10. Using a long serrated knife, cut the cake in half horizontally. Put the bottom half cut side up into a 9-inch springform pan.
  11. Brush 1-1/2 tablespoons of the remaining lemon juice over the cake layer, and top with 1/3 of the ice cream, spreading evenly and leaving a 1/4-inch border.
  12. Put the remaining cake half cut side up on top of the ice cream, and brush with the remaining lemon juice.
  13. Spread 1/2 the remaining ice cream evenly over the cake layer. Place the springform pan in the freezer, and freeze overnight. (Freeze the remaining ice cream until ready to serve.)
  14. Remove the sides of the springform pan, and "frost" the cake with the remaining ice cream. Place the cake back into the freezer, and let freeze until the ice cream has firmed but not hardened.
  15. Serve the cake garnished with fresh strawberries and shaved chocolate, if using.

Note: This ice cream cake can be frozen, covered, for up to 1 week. Let soften at room temperature for 15 minutes or in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before you slice and serve.

Demi Lovato's Support of Miley Cyrus' Sobriety Is Good for the Sisterhood

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Demi Lovato is practically Hollywood's poster girl for sobriety. She's been clean and sober for years, and is never shy about sharing her struggles with mental health and substance abuse.

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Now, she's using her experience and wisdom to support other celebs who have chosen sobriety, including Brad Pitt and Miley Cyrus. Lovato, who recently celebrated five years sober, told The Hollywood Reporter that she's "really proud" of Cyrus, who decided recently to keep alcohol and marijuana out of her life.

"I think that it helps people to know that there are people in the spotlight that have challenges, that are faced with very stressful lives," Lovato said. "I think it helps to know that recovery is possible and it’s something that is so important to certain people like myself."

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She continued, "I wouldn’t be alive without my sobriety, and the people that are sober today in this industry, I commend them a lot. But even in day-to-day life, no matter whether you are from the middle of nowhere or you live in a big city, addiction doesn’t discriminate, so whenever you are able to take control back, it’s really admirable."

While Cyrus hasn't exactly said that she has an addiction to alcohol or marijuana, she was pretty clear about not wanting them in her life anymore, and that she has the power to make that decision for herself.

"A lot of people have reached out to me and they’re like, 'You know, if you want help or if you want to go to these meetings,' and I’m like, 'No, when I want something, I can do it,'" she said. "Anything that I want to do, if I want to stop or start something, I can do anything. I just decided not to [smoke] anymore and now it’s easy for me."

More: Demi Lovato Took Away All of Her Hacker's Power and Gave It Back to Herself

Good for these badass ladies, taking control of their lives like this.

Chris Harrison Details Exactly Why Ben Higgins & Lauren Bushnell Split

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Updated May 19, 2017, 9:40 a.m. PT: Chris Harrison has spoken out about the most recent Bachelor breakup, and it sounds like Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell were doomed from the beginning. How they made it so long is anyone's guess according to Harrison.

"I know that they have struggled with the show and then kind of continuing on and doing their reality show and kind of where the show stopped and then where life began," he said about the couple, who ended their engagement this month. "So I know they were fighting through a bunch of stuff. Apparently, I did not see that coming. I love them both. They are really two of my favorite people we've ever had on the show and Ben is a really good friend."

Original story:

Sad news today, Bachelor Nation. We all thought that Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell were in it for the long haul, but People magazine has confirmed their split. Insert every sad emoji ever, because they were adorable together.

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The former couple released a statement about their breakup, saying, "It is with heavy hearts that we announce our decision to go our separate ways. We feel fortunate for the time we had together, and will remain friends with much love and respect for one another. We wish nothing but the best for each other, and ask for your support and understanding at this time."

Their relationship got off to a super-rocky start on Higgins' season of The Bachelor, when he told both Bushnell and runner-up JoJo Fletcher that he loved them during the Fantasy Suite episode. Higgins and Bushnell have since spoken out about how watching that moment play out when the show aired affected their burgeoning relationship.

More: Ben Higgins' wedding stress showcases his not-so-eligible Bachelor side

"Post-filming was more of an emotional roller coaster than the actual show," Bushnell said at the time. "It hurts. It’s like, why did I have to go through that hurt? It’s already a few months of confusion and tears and then to have to deal with it again. It’s hard."

Higgins, meanwhile, said he couldn't apologize "for being honest or expressing what I thought was the best thing to express at the time."

He added, "Don’t get us wrong. Throughout this whole show airing and conversations we’ve had about decisions and life, it hasn’t always been easy. But it’s added a whole new level to our relationship. And [the show ultimately] led me to this woman who I love deeply. She’s the only woman I’ll love from now on."

So much for that.

Bushnell moved in with Higgins at his home in Denver, Colorado, soon after their season aired, and they stayed together until their recent split, even returning to TV for one tepid season of Freeform's Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After? Their split isn't necessarily a surprise to dedicated Bachelor fans, but it's still not the best news in the world.

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Chris Soules' Court Date for His Fatal Crash Is Already Set

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Updated May 19, 2017, 9:50 a.m. PT: The media circus surrounding Chris Soules since he crashed his truck into a tractor, killing his neighbor, already has an end date. Us Weekly reports that Soules will appear before a judge for a pretrial conference on July 11, and his trial will begin July 19 at 9 a.m. in Buchanan County, Missouri. Soules has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident and pleaded not guilty.

Updated May 16, 2017, 5:31 p.m. PT: After filing a motion to dismiss and being rebuffed by a judge on Monday, Chris Soules and his legal team tried a different tact on Tuesday — Soules submitted a written arraignment pleading not guilty to the charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident.

In doing so, the former Bachelor waived his right to an open court arraignment, asking instead for the court to expedite the trial and set the trial date. While entering this plea may seem like a "Hail Mary," if approved it will allow Soules to avoid the spectacle inherent with appearing in court for an open arraignment.

Additionally, Soules asked that the state file a bill of particulars outlining what part of the Iowa code he specifically violated.

In the documents, Gina Messamer, one of his attorneys, noted that "a Bill of Particulars should be allowed when the charge and minutes do not sufficiently inform the defendant of the evidence, which the prosecution will use against him."

If the judge summarily rejects Soules' written arraignment, he will have to attend the open court arraignment scheduled for May 23.

Updated May 16, 2017, 8:25 a.m. PT: Attempts by Chris Soules' legal team to have felony charges against him dropped were denied by a judge Monday. The judge said the motion to dismiss was "procedurally moot."

The motion to dismiss was filed ahead of Soules' first scheduled court appearance on May 1. In court documents, his lawyers made the case that because he called authorities and stayed at the scene until medical help arrived, Soules shouldn't be charged with leaving the scene of the accident where his neighbor, Kenneth Mosher, was killed.

"His attorneys are confident that once all the evidence is made public, it will show Soules acted reasonably and did everything in his power to provide aid to Mr. Mosher," Soules' legal team said in a statement.

Updated May 8, 2017, 12:11 p.m. PT: Former Bachelor Chris Soules has now been officially charged in Buchanan County, Iowa, with the hit and run that resulted in 66-year-old farmer Kenneth Mosher's death.

According to the DA's office, this is akin to the same charge Soules was initially arrested for, reported as "leaving the scene of a deadly crash, resulting in death."

This latest development comes just days after the state of Iowa argued against a petition by Soules' legal team to dismiss the charges based on a 911 call proving Soules did alert authorities to the tragic accident and his role in it.

However, Soules "failed to return to and remain at the scene of the accident," per the formal charges filed, choosing instead to leave before authorities arrived.

Updated May 3, 2017, 12:30 p.m. PT: The State of Iowa is arguing now that the motion filed by Chris Soules' legal team on Monday, asking that charges against him be dismissed, should be denied.

According to a motion filed by the state, there is still reason to believe Soules was intoxicated at the time of the crash that killed another Iowa man. The state argues that Soules was seen purchasing beer at a local convenience store just hours before the crash, and that empty containers matching the kind of beer he was seen purchasing were found in and around his car.

The state also argues that Soules didn't fulfill his legal obligation to report the crash to police.

"Defendant’s motion to dismiss recognizes the defendant was to immediately return to the scene of the accident or inform the law enforcement authorities where he could be located,” the May 2nd filing reads. "Defendant did neither. Furthermore, the only permissible reasons for which Defendant could leave the scene of the accident in the first place was to seek necessary aid or report the accident to law enforcement authorities. Defendant did neither after fleeing the scene."

Updated May 1, 2017, 2 p.m. PT: Chris Soules' legal team filed a motion today asking that charges against him for allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal accident be dismissed.

Audio from the 911 call Soules placed after he rear-ended a tractor last week shows that he stayed at the scene until medical help arrived. His legal team is arguing that he only left the scene after he knew the victim, Kenneth Mosher, was receiving medical help.

Soules is currently scheduled to make his next court appearance May 2.

Meanwhile, Mosher, the 66-year-old man killed in the crash, was laid to rest Monday at an Iowa cemetery. Soules and his family did not attend the funeral.

Updated April 28, 2017, noon PT: 911 audio released from Chris Soules' accident reveal that while he did leave the scene before police arrived, he didn't flee immediately following the crash.

In fact, Soules was the one who called 911. In the call, he can be heard identifying himself and explaining his role in the crash. In a statement, his legal team call reports that he fled the scene "knee-jerk" and "incorrect."

"Soules’ 911 call, released yesterday, proved that the initial knee-jerk coverage of this accident was incorrect. While initial reports suggested Soules fled the scene, the 911 call confirms that Soules in fact was the one who contacted law enforcement immediately," the statement reads. "During the call, he clearly identified himself and explained his role in the terrible accident. Soules attempted to resuscitate Mr. Mosher and remained on the scene with him until emergency medical personnel arrived."

Regardless, Soules has been charged with a Class D felony related to the crash, which could come with jail time, probation and fines.

Updated April 27, 2017, 11:30 a.m. PT: According to sources who live near Chris Soules in Iowa, Soules knew the victim of the deadly crash that led to his arrest.

"Everyone around here is in shock," a family member of Kenneth Mosher, the man killed in the crash, told Radar Online. "He knew them, they're neighbors. We're feeling very sad, everyone knows Chris' family."

The relative added, "We're trying to figure out why he left the scene. This is something he has to share and the rest of us can only speculate. What was going through his head? It is a bad day."

Meanwhile, Soules was forced to surrender his passport and is wearing an electronic ankle monitor at his home while he awaits his next court date. An insider told Us Weekly that Soules "had plans to leave the country."

Updated April 26, 2017, 8:45 a.m. PT: Chris Soules has broken his silence on his involvement in a fatal crash on Monday — sort of.

A spokesperson for the former Bachelor star issued a statement, saying, "Chris Soules was involved in an accident Monday evening (April 24) in a rural part of Iowa near his home. He was devastated to learn that Kenneth Mosher, the other person in the accident, passed away. His thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Mosher’s family."

In the wake of the scandal, Soules has also deleted his Instagram account, though his Twitter and Facebook pages were still active as of Wednesday morning.

Original story:

Former Bachelor star Chris Soules has been arrested following his involvement in a fatal car crash, sources say.

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According to TMZ, Soules was arraigned Tuesday morning on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. The accident reportedly happened around 8:20 p.m. on Monday night in Iowa, about 15 miles south of Soules' Arlington farm. Court documents say he was driving a Chevy pickup and rear-ended a John Deere tractor, causing it to crash in a ditch. The driver of the tractor was reportedly taken by ambulance to a hospital where he died. Reports say Soules left the scene.

Chris Soules arraignment in drunk driving crash

Chris Soules arraignment in drunk driving crash

Witnesses who saw the crash happen identified Soules and called police to report that he was involved according to an incident report obtained by TMZ.

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According to local station KWWL TV, police later found Soules at a residence (they don't specify whether it was his own home or someone else's), but it was hours after the accident because of the time it took to obtain a search warrant. Police records say Soules was "in possession of alcoholic beverage containers" when the crash happened, but we don't know whether he had open containers in his vehicle. Because it took police so long to take Soules into custody, reports say it's going to be hard to prove whether he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

Soules was previously convicted of driving while intoxicated in 2006.

The Buchanan County attorney told KWWL TV that Soules has not been cooperating with law enforcement. He posted his $10,000 bail and has reportedly been released from custody with a preliminary hearing set for May 2.

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Defendant’s motion to dismiss recognizes the defendant was to immediately return to the scene of the accident or inform the law enforcement authorities where he could be located,” the May 2nd filing read. “Defendant did neither. Furthermore, the only permissible reasons for which Defendant could leave the scene of the accident in the first place was to seek necessary aid or report the accident to law enforcement authorities. Defendant did neither after fleeing the scene.

ADHD Is So Much More Than Bad Behavior

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Despite being one of the most common mental disorders that develops in children — experts estimate that three to five percent of kids in the U.S. have it — Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) remains a much misunderstood disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, it is "a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development." It can affect anyone, but is most common in males. Until around 20 years ago, ADHD wasn't recognized as a disorder that persists into adulthood, meaning millions of adults with the disorder still haven't been officially diagnosed.

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Even today a delay in diagnosis is possible; while ADHD symptoms can appear as early as between the ages of 3 and 6, they may be mistaken for emotional or disciplinary problems or missed entirely in quiet, well-behaved children.

In preschool kids, the most common ADHD symptom is hyperactivity. What’s another (misused) label for a hyperactive kid? A badly behaved one. But ADHD is so much more than bad behavior. In fact, kids with ADHD "misbehave" for very different reasons than kids who don't have ADHD.

"ADHD involves difficulties with focusing attention, impulsivity, and behavior challenges that are excessively intense, situationally inappropriate, and lack goal directedness," explains Mayra Mendez, Ph.D., LMFT, licensed psychotherapist and program coordinator for intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health services at Providence Saint John's Child and Family Development Center in Santa Monica, California.

In a child with ADHD, their ongoing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity might result in them wandering off task, moving around constantly, fidgeting, tapping or talking excessively, being socially intrusive and excessively interrupting others. In a classroom setting, these might be classed as "bad" behaviours. But kids with ADHD don’t behave like this because of defiance or lack of comprehension.

"The difference between misbehavior and ADHD behavior is the degree to which the maladaptive behaviors occur," says Mendez. "Maladaptive behaviors are inconsistent with the developmental level of the child. For example, let’s take the case of an 8-year old who is waiting for an appointment at the doctor’s office. This 8-year old persistently fidgets, runs around the waiting room, is unable to focus attention on a game/book/task for more than a few seconds, speaks in a loud, intrusive tone, and talks constantly to his caregiver by yelling from across the room. The child’s behaviors may raise the question of ADHD as the elevated level of intensity, the duration, and the intrusiveness of these behaviors suggest behavior that is outside the range of typical, age-expected misbehavior."

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One important thing to know about ADHD is that it is far from a "one size fits all" disorder. "All cases of ADHD do not look the same and often do not share the same set of symptoms or behaviors," says Stephanie N. Marcy, Ph.D, psychologist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. "Some might argue the diagnosis if their child can watch television or play video games for an extended amount of time. Parents must understand that these misconceptions can be harmful to the child. Parents also need to be open to treatment and recommendations as they differ among ages. It is extremely important to have a very thorough evaluation conducted not only to confirm or deny ADHD in the child, but to be able to properly target the right form of intervention to fit their needs."

Recent advances in early identification and understanding treatment of ADHD symptoms have had a positive impact on children with ADHD and their families, says Mendez, with benefits including a reduction of symptom severity, family stress and parent-child conflict, reduced risks of impairments in major life activities (at home, in school, in the community and with peers) and health-related problems, and accelerated brain growth.

In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines approving ADHD medication treatment for children as young as 4 years of age. While medication is a supported best practice modality to treat the disorder, Marcy is hesitant to suggest medication and therapy simultaneously, primarily because families are often reluctant to start with medication. "From preschool ages through first grade, I prefer starting with an in-depth evaluation of the child," she explains. "From there, I move to behavioral therapy that involves school support and parent training, not medication. Parent involvement is crucial, they are responsible for implementing the change, setting up expectations and instilling routine in the child’s life. In the older age groups, I typically begin with an extensive evaluation (7-8 hours of testing) followed by therapy, both family and individual for a few months. The last piece of the puzzle is medication if after these forms of treatment, significant improvement in the child has still not been shown."

Mendez offers the following tips for parents to support attention and regulation in their child diagnosed with ADHD:

  • Provide structure, organization and routines to support building attention and self-regulation
  • Limit choices to center attention and support decision making
  • Provide clear, calm and specific instructions to prevent misunderstandings and ambiguities
  • Involve your child in activity planning
  • Model organized behaviors
  • Notice your child’s positive behaviors and praise accordingly

More support and advice for parents is available at Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).

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