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5 Reasons we think Tom Cruise denies dating Laura Prepon

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Tom Cruise
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Everyone loves a good Hollywood hook-up story, and the latest news from Tinseltown is a doozy. The New York Post's Page Six is claiming that superstar, Tom Cruise, and Laura Prepon, of That 70's Show fame, are hot and heavy and that the new couple is "the buzz on the set of her show," Orange Is the New Black.

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Although the rumor goes as far back as November, when the two were reportedly spotted having dinner together, members of Cruise's camp are denying the rumors are true, according to the Los Angeles Times. A rep for the Mission: Impossible actor claims Cruise and Prepon have never even met.

But why would Cruise deny he is canoodling with Prepon? We've got some theories.

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Napoleon complex

Let's face it, it's obvious Cruise has a type. He digs Amazonian women. Although the superstar stands at just 5'7" (in heels), he's got a track record of cultivating relationships with females who are quite a bit taller than him. Ex-wives, Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes, stood at 5'11" and 5'9", respectively, and rumored girlfriend, Prepon, stands at 5'10". While Cruise may still dig tall chicks, it's possible he's over all the witty quips and short jokes, though he can't deny his fetish.

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Recovery time

Cruise is a busy guy. Acting is hard, and the thespian has been busy lately promoting his new flick, Edge of Tomorrow, which comes out in June. It's likely he's exhausted from his grueling schedule of doing Tom Cruise things and we all know what happens when he announces a new relationship. He chats to Oprah, freaks out, jumps on couches and uses every inch of his lung capacity to shout his love to the world. Jumping is hard work! Have you ever skipped rope or been on a trampoline? That's some serious cardio. The man needs some downtime before he's ready to declare a new affair.

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Losing his religion

Cruise, who is an extremely outspoken Scientologist, was previously told by his publicist to tone down the religious talk in the media. Prepon is also an openly-devout follower of the religion, as well. While having common beliefs is undoubtedly helpful in fostering a healthy relationship, it's not helping Cruise take the public spotlight away from his faith.

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No more beard

Like many hot Hollywood actors, Cruise's sexuality has come under the microscope. For years, rumors have flown that the actor is gay and that all of his public female relationships have been to squelch the talk. Prepon (who hasn't been immune to sexuality speculation herself) is an open supporter of the LBGT community. If the two are dating, it's inevitable that the beard conversation will happen, and probably sooner than later. If he won't cop to dating anyone, it kills the gossip.

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Because he's not

It's Hollywood. People make stuff up, things get blown out of proportion. Maybe Cruise denies his affair with Prepon because... gasp... they're not dating.

What do you think? Is this Hollywood's latest secret power couple, or just another rumor spread like wildfire?


Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. reunites with Cobie Smulders

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Cobie Smulders reunites with Agents of SHIELD
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Looking for a way to erase the terrible memory of the How I Met Your Mother series finale from your head? It's only been a couple of weeks, but fans are still talking about the utter disappointment that most of them felt when they saw the ending of the show they had watched for nine seasons.

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While there may be no actual way to delete the How I Met Your Mother finale from your mind, one thing that may help is watching the HIMYM actors in different roles. We've got just the thing to help.

Cobie Smulders, who played Robin on HIMYM, will be reprising her role as Maria Hill on an upcoming episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and we've got a whole bundle of photos to prove it.

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As always, ABC is being pretty stingy when it comes to any details about the episode, which airs on April 29. Check out their synopsis and you'll see what we mean:

"Just when there's no one left to trust, Agent Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) — from Marvel's The Avengers and Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Solider — returns to team up with Coulson as S.H.I.E.L.D. is being destroyed around them."

So what will Maria Hill be doing when she meets up with Coulson's team? No clue. Why is she teaming up with them in the first place? No idea. All we do know is that she's back and, considering how things have been going for Coulson and his group recently, they need all the help they can get these days.

Could this mean that we're going see more of Smulders if the show does actually get picked up for Season 2? Right now, there don't seem to be any plans to add her to the cast, but that doesn't mean we can't wish for it, right?

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Cobie Smulders in Agents of SHIELD
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In the first photo, Hill looks extremely serious.

Cobie Smulders in Agents of SHIELD

More intensity in the second photo. Looks like the reunion won't be under happy circumstances.

Cobie Smulders in Agents of SHIELD

Hill looks rather annoyed in the next photo. Perhaps she's just ready to get back to work.

Cobie Smulders in Agents of SHIELD

Aw. Finally a break in the seriousness. Looks like Hill and Coulson are happy to see each other again.

Cobie Smulders in Agents of SHIELD

Time for Hill and Coulson to figure out their next plan.

Cobie Smulders in Agents of SHIELD

Coulson seems to be pleading his case.

Cobie Smulders in Agents of SHIELD

Hill looks ready to lead some people into battle. Could that be what's going to happen?

What do you think about Cobie Smulders returning to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

PHOTO: Christina Aguilera & baby bump love NYC

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Christina
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Christina Aguilera's fiancé, Matthew Rutler, is already a hands-on dad. In a touching photo of the pair that was posted to Twitter, the future husband and wife both smile brightly while his hand rests lovingly on her growing baby bump.

Giving fans a look at her blossoming figure, Aguilera tweeted this sweet message and photo Thursday:

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The baby, whose exact due date hasn't yet been made public, is the first child for Aguilera and Rutler. She first became a mom in 2008, after giving birth to Max Liron Bratman, whose dad is the 33-year-old beauty's ex-husband, Jordan Bratman.

Although she's generally kept quiet about her second pregnancy, the sexy singer confirmed she's on her way to being the mom of two during an event in Malaysia, as well as having announced the baby is a girl.

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"Some people are afraid of change and [feel] that getting older is a bad thing, but I really love maturing and gaining wisdom," Aguilera shared in 2012. "And the experience of being pregnant and having a child and seeing what a woman's body can do is amazing."

In the summer of 2013, she penned a letter to fans, explaining she's "enjoying life now more than ever before... I am so happy and at peace in life and I only want and wish you all to feel the same and live that way too!"

Advising her supporters to go after what they want in life, Aguilera added, "Be fearless in owning who you are. No matter what. You have to put yourself out there and take risks. Sink or swim. You have to give things a try. Provoke thought. Speak from your heart. Live in the moment. Experience and discover the growth within yourself that challenges in life give you. And appreciate that gift that's only given through times of struggle and hardship."

What baby girl name do you suggest for Christina Aguilera's daughter?

Hiring: Account Manager

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Position Summary:

The Account Manager is responsible for the overall success of all accounts once they’ve been sold, including campaign implementation, performance, reporting, retention and growth. This is primarily driven through acute attention to campaign performance data, optimization and issue resolution.

General Responsibilities:

  • Act as a liaison between sales and production teams to facilitate communication, manage workflow and day-to-day logistics and ensure successful and timely delivery of all sold and internal advertising campaigns
  • Work closely with Pre-Sales and Strategy teams to troubleshoot and forecast any questions or issues that may come with new campaign elements
  • Participate in conference calls with agencies, account executives and clients to go over details of each sold ad campaign, understand scope of project, define performance goals, communicate ongoing campaign success and optimization strategies
  • Effectively set and manage expectations both internally and externally
  • Create and enforce project schedules with input from team as needed, ensuring deadlines and launch dates are met
  • Ensure appropriate KPIs are assigned to all campaigns before launch and act as the primary driving force to ensure those KPIs are being met throughout the life of the campaign, requiring integration with trafficking, media buying, social and sales teams
  • Coordinate with all internal departments to execute and implement all elements of sold advertising campaigns ensuring all of the client’s needs were met and their brand was represented the way it was promised to them
  • Update project management system with campaign details and delegate tasks to appropriate teams for each project on a daily basis according to campaign timeline
  • Monitor performance throughout campaign lifecycle and provide final metrics/statistics at the conclusion of each project
  • Manage project budgets utilizing defined processes, including assigning and measuring resources spent against project estimate
  • Manage multiple projects with various timelines simultaneously
  • Participate in weekly Sales & Marketing department meetings to discuss progress, goals and company updates

Skills Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably marketing or business related
  • 1-2 years of experience working in account management, online advertising or a related field
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Proactive and able to anticipate and manage risk
  • Ability to handle demanding clients and large initiatives in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven time management skills
  • Ability to independently set and manage multiple competing priorities
  • Outstanding organizational ability, critical thinking skills and attention to detail
  • Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Job Title: Account Manager

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

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Donnie Wahlberg will be cheerleader at Boston Marathon

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Donnie Wahlberg
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This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of the horrific Boston Marathon bombings, and as most of us take time to reflect on last year's events, some are prepping to return to the scene where everything went down.

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Many celebrities have publicly expressed their horror and sadness about the tragedy, but Donnie Wahlberg is one Beantown native who feels especially strong about his hometown. This Sunday, the Blue Bloods star will be just another proud Bostonian in the crowd, cheering the runners on from the sidelines, according to People.com.

"I can't even imagine how proud I'm going to feel standing there. I had a notion of running it myself but I decided to put my energy into supporting my brother (Jim), my bandmates (Joey McIntyre and Danny Wood), and all the other thousands and thousands of people running."

In addition to showing his solidarity through running the marathon, Wahlberg's brother, Jim, is also very active in fundraising for Boston's inner-city youth. "I can't believe he's doing it," Donnie said of his brother participating in the race. "He spent his whole life running from the cops and now he is running the marathon... he's a hero to me right now."

NKOTB's Joey McIntyre also ran the event last year. He narrowly escaped the fateful blasts and tweeted his concern just moments after they occurred.

Whalberg, who also owns a restaurant called Wahlbergers with his brothers in Boston, reflected on how he caught word of the attack while he was on set filming Blue Bloods in New York City. "We were really affected last year," he recalled. "The crew, who had all lived through 9-11, started coming over to me one by one, saying, 'There is something wrong in Boston, you should go call people.'"

Good luck to Jim Wahlberg, McIntyre, Wood and everyone else running the race this weekend.

Columbus Short's wife alleges he threatened murder/suicide

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It's been a rocky year for Columbus Short. In a time that would be better spent celebrating the success of his hit show, Scandal, the actor has instead found himself embroiled in courtroom battles and alleged violence.

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Following an arrest warrant that stemmed from a bar fight in March, Columbus' wife, Tanee McCall-Short, has filed for a restraining order and a divorce, according to CNN. She is also making some pretty hefty allegations.

In Tanee's sworn statement, she told a disturbing story in which an intoxicated Columbus threatened to hit her with a wine bottle and then dumped the bottle's contents on her before he then "grabbed a knife from the kitchen and pinned me to the couch and began to choke me," she said.

"He placed the knife close to my neck and threatened to kill me and then kill himself." Columbus then allegedly imposed a game of "Truth or Truth" in which he called names of people the couple know and asked if she was having an affair with them, stabbing the furniture each time she denied accusations.

Tanee said she escaped to her car with her daughter, but realized upon driving away that one of her tires had been slashed as well.

Columbus is remaining mum on the subject at this point at the suggestion of his counsel. "I must refrain from making any comments even though that is very difficult for me under the circumstances. Thank you to my fans for your continued support during this difficult time," the actor said.

A judge set a court date for May 6 to discuss a long-term restraining order barring Columbus from seeing his wife or their 2-year-old daughter. A temporary restraining order was issued in the meantime.

The Scandal star has been to jail three times in the past couple of months, according to documents. The actor was arrested twice for violent allegations from his wife and once in relation to the bar fight in March. In that incident, he was charged with one count of felony-aggravated battery because of the severity of the victim's injuries. If convicted, he could face a minimum of four years in prison.

The Vampire Diaries review: A directorial debut to remember

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Jeremy and Bonnie reconnect in The Vampire Diaries
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Stelena reunited for one episode only (for now, at least) tonight. And it just happens to be the episode Paul Wesley, the man behind Stefan Salvatore, directed. In a debut which is sure to solidify Wesley's spot on the map as more than just a good-looking face, the actor added the new credit to his resume tonight with the episode titled "Resident Evil."

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Surprisingly, the focus seemed to pay homage to Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Stefan's long-term relationship, which ended for the first time in Season 2. We get some great alternate reality moments including a look back at the couple's first date and beyond with kids. Plus, this episode features cameos from Vicki and Kol. (Could he possibly make an appearance on The Originals too? We would, personally, love to see that happen.)

At this point, we want to pause and appreciate that little black box scene tonight. In the alternate reality, Elena finds a box hidden in a drawer on her anniversary with Stefan. We can all assume a ring is hidden inside, but she doesn't open it, she just says 'yes.' There are a few reasons this was poignant. One, the scene had nothing to do with the rock and everything to do with the could-have-been relationship between Stelena. Two, it was the pinnacle moment I realized there was still a part of my heart that wanted these two to find their happily ever after. And three, Elena had the vision while sitting in real life with Damon (Ian Somerhalder).

It seems like Wesley is ready to put Stefan back on the map, as Elena's main hottie squeeze. Not that we blame him. Damon has been getting quite a lot of attention lately as our favorite bad boy. It might be time for the noble one to make a comeback.

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On to reality, Markos makes his grand (grander than last episode because this time we actually see his face) entrance. He's responsible for their visions because he wants the blood of the doppelgangers. Still. Nothing brings two people together like the hope of true love. But it's Damon to the rescue to rid Stefan and Elena of these horrible visions of happiness and peace. Because it ain't real life. True story.

Do The Travelers remind anyone else of a supernatural version of an alien invasion? After discovering they're taking over the bodies of the citizens of Mystic Falls, my mind flashed back to Men in Black. That is, after all, one science fiction creature the show has yet to tackle. We don't think they'll go quite that far, but The Travelers come close enough in our book. The body invasion thing is just plain creepy whether it's otherworldly or, in The Travelers' case, we'll call it "otherplanely."

Best quotes

"So having sex dreams about my brother." — Thank you, Damon. No use beating around the bush on that one.

"I wonder if this is where Stefan and Elena had crazy vision sex. Eh, it's probably the bedroom. Stefan's pretty vanilla, but apparently that's Elena's favorite flavor." — Enzo tells Damon and his face, in return, is priceless.

"I can't see you anymore. I don't want to hear your voice. I don't want to talk to you. I don't even want to look at you, and I sure as hell don't want to be your friend." — Again, leave it to Damon to make things blunt. We love it.

What did you think of Wesley's directing debut on The Vampire Diaries? Do you think Stefan and Elena will get back together in Season 5?

Joan Rivers has some very harsh words for Gwyneth Paltrow

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Joan Rivers slams Gwyneth Paltrow on Watch What Happens Live
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Gwyneth Paltrow is certainly not the most popular woman in Hollywood, and on more than one occasion she has been criticized by a publication and/or a celebrity. But there's one person who really, really doesn't like the actress, and that's Joan Rivers.

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To be fair, Rivers doesn't really like very many people, but Paltrow is definitely up there on the list. And during the 80-year-old star's Thursday appearance on Watch What Happens Live, she decided to speak her mind.

When a viewer asked Rivers which celebrity reacted the worst to her Fashion Police jokes, she responded, "The worst criticism was, ugh, Gwyneth Paltrow. She came and yelled at us, but she stood up. She can't sit down 'cause she's got a stick up her rear end."

Now, Rivers is known for harsh words and sometimes truly nasty criticism of celebrities and their fashion choices on the red carpet, but while most celebrities pay no notice and let her jokes slide, the Iron Man 3 actress did not.

Host Andy Cohen found Rivers' comments about Paltrow to be hilarious, but the showbiz veteran was not done. "The world's most beautiful woman voted by Helen Keller and Stevie Wonder," she quipped. "Not my favorite."

And Rivers has a lot of support when it comes to Paltrow not being someone's favorite. In fact, the 41-year-old star has even been compared to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un by Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter.

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But that's OK because the newly single actress doesn't have much love for Rivers either. Paltrow has previously taken a stab at the comedian during an interview with Harper's Bazaar.

When talking about her beauty regime, Paltrow said, "I would be scared to go under the knife, but you know, talk to me when I'm 50. I'll try anything. Except I won't do Botox again, because I looked crazy. I looked like Joan Rivers!"


Celeb Hairstyle of the Week: Nina Dobrev

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Celeb Hairstyle of the Week: Nina Dobrev

Everyone has a few celeb fashion and beauty crushes. Nina Dobrev just happens to be one of mine. The star of The Vampire Diaries manages to combine youthful style with sophistication at every red carpet event she attends and is constantly pushing the boundaries with edgy, complicated hairstyles.

At a recent event, Nina wore her beautiful locks in a braided updo and I got celebrity hairstylist and Wella Professionals Top Artist Aubrey Loots to share his tips for recreating Nina's lovely 'do at home. Have fun styling, ladies!

Get the look

"This is a fun and easy at-home twisted, braided updo. The idea of Nina’s look is to achieve an 'undone' yet structured and intentional style," Aubrey says.

  1. To recreate Nina’s look at home, begin by drying your hair with your hands. Before it's all the way dry, spray in Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz for texture and grit.
  2. Then create a ponytail in the back and apply more Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz.
  3. Next add a simple braid, twist or knot and wrap it around the base of the ponytail.
  4. Pull out a soft piece of hair around the face and a few fuzzies around the entire hairline.
  5. Finish off with a light workable hairspray like Wella Professionals Stay Essential for hold.

More 'dos we adore

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Friday's Fashion Obsessions: Kourtney Kardashian and Taylor Swift

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Friday's Fashion Obsessions: Kourtney Kardashian and Taylor Swift
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Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian wearing a romper
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We can always count on the Kardashian ladies for some bright style inspiration, and this week Kourtney didn't disappoint. The stylish mother of two stepped out in this warm weather-ready romper and adorable tote that got us super pumped about the summer.

Rompers are basically God's gift to women. They're so comfy, super stylish and they easily give you an instant outfit. They're also great for when you're on the go. To accessorize her bright blue look, Kourt stepped into some pointy, leg-elongating nude pumps, threw on some gold bracelets and added a roomy personalized tote.

The final verdict? This outfit proves that you can dress up almost anything. Kourtney could just have easily worn her romper with a cute leather jacket, sandals and a boho bag for a more casual look. Lucky for us, she chose to show us all a fun way to dress up the huge romper trend!

Shop the look: C. Wonder Printed Signature Tote (Kourtney's exact tote) (cwonder.com, $78)

Shop the look: C. Wonder Printed Signature Tote (Kourtney's exact tote) (cwonder.com, $78)

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift wearing patterned dress
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Another day, another stylish Taylor Swift New York City sighting. The starlet has been on a fashionable parade the past few weeks while she spends some time in the city, and I caught her looking all lovely and ladylike here in a dress we can all actually afford.

Oh hey, Taylor Swift. Look at you, strolling the streets of New York City just looking absolutely perfect as usual. Sigh, can you tell I'm a little jealous of her wardrobe? All gushing aside, Taylor achieved this street style blog-worthy look by pairing her patterned dress with a brown structured bag, black cutout oxford heels and simple black shades. The effect is ladylike yet youthful and that dress totally shows off Taylor's killer gams.

The final verdict? Not one to ignore the little details, Taylor added a flirty bow detail headband and her signature red lip. We think she looks comfy, cute and très chic.

Shop the look: Oasis Embroidered Mombasa Skater Dress (Taylor's exact dress) (oasis.andotherbrands.com, $97)

Shop the look: Oasis Embroidered Mombasa Skater Dress (Taylor's exact dress) (oasis.andotherbrands.com, $97)

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Friday's Fashion Fails: Kylie Jenner and Jared Leto

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Kylie Jenner and Jared Leto
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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner at Coachella
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Kylie Jenner hit Day 2 of the Coachella music festival with her sister Kendall in this goth getup that was less boho chic, more boho-oh-no-she-didn't. If you watch Keeping Up With the Kardashians, you know that the 16-year-old definitely has some edgy, cool style, but we're giving this angry flower child ensemble a thumbs down.

Midriff tops are all the rage at the desert fest and Kylie's black one is OK, but her shorts are so small, it looks like she's wearing a black diaper. The reality star borrowed Steve Madden combat boots from fellow festival-goer Selena Gomez and piled on the accessories, adding a studded fanny pack, tons of necklaces and the requisite floral headband.

The final verdict? Since she's already showing skin in her crop top, we would have gone for a maxi skirt instead of tiny shorts on the bottom and ditched the flower crown, which is completely played out. Does her dad, Bruce Jenner, know his 16-year-old daughter is running around Coachella like this? We doubt it.

Jared Leto

Jared Leto at Nylon party
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Thank you, Jared Leto, for proving that bad festival fashion isn't just for the ladies. The Oscar-winning Dallas Buyers Club actor donned his fugliest outfit for Nylon and Olay's Neon Carnival party, presented by Guess. Have you ever seen an outfit that clashes more? We think not.

Jared went for a typical hipster flannel on top but clearly needed to stand out from the rest of the indie bros at the fest, so he threw on zebra print skinny pants and some sort of puffy scarf or tie. Why is he wearing his sunglasses at night? Does it hurt his eyes to look at this ensemble too? We feel your pain.

The final verdict: If he wanted to wear those wild pants, he should have paired them with a simple black tank top or plain white T-shirt instead. Animal print and flannel should never be worn together. At least his signature ombre colored coif looks fabulous as always.

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Leighton Meester calls husband Adam Brody "that pesky guy"

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Leighton Meester explains what it was like working with husband Adam Brody
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Leighton Meester and Adam Brody surprised the world when they tied the knot in a secret ceremony over the Valentine's Day weekend at a resort in Mexico, and the notoriously private couple have remained pretty mute about their relationship ever since.

And now Meester has finally opened up about her husband and what it has been like working with him on-screen again — they first met on the set of the 2011 film The Oranges — in their latest movie Life Partners.

The 28-year-old actress jokingly referred to her beau as "that pesky guy" during a recent interview with Newsday about their on-screen collaboration. "It's about finding each other, and how it kinda hurts to change and grow... for the better, even. It was the best. We basically got to say whatever came to our minds. There was a lot of improv," she said.

Meester and Brody are not starring as a couple in their forthcoming film because the brunette beauty will be portraying a lesbian while Brody will star as a charming young doctor. And even though the loved-up pair did not star as a couple on-screen, the Gossip Girl alum admitted it was a lot of fun being able to film with her spouse.

"That came along just by chance. I was like, 'I'm gonna be playing the person you're not dating. That OK? I'm gonna be playing the opposite of that,'" she told the newspaper. "And yeah, I'm biased — but he's incredible in it," Meester gushed.

Meester is currently starring in the Broadway production Of Mice and Men along with co-stars Chris O'Dowd and James Franco, who branded a New York Times critic ''a little b****'' for giving him a poor review this week.

Who's hotter: Cody Simpson vs. James Maslow

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Who's hotter: Cody Simpson vs. James Maslow

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Cody Simpson

Cody Robert Simpson was born Jan. 11, 1997, in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Inspired by his father performing at backyard barbecues, he asked for guitar lessons at the age of 7. In 2009, Simpson began recording songs in his bedroom and was discovered on YouTube by record producer Shawn Campbell. In 2010, at the age of 13, Simpson relocated to Los Angeles with his family to record songs with Campbell and Atlantic Records.

James Maslow

James David Maslow was born July 16, 1990, in New York, New York, and raised in La Jolla, California. His parents placed him in the San Diego Children's Choir when he was 6 years old and he had a small role in La Bohème at the San Diego Opera when he was 10. He got his first agent when he was 14 and graduated from the Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) in 2007.

Talent

Cody Simpson: This talented pop singer also plays guitar and piano. He has garnered a large handful of awards and nominations, including Breakthrough Internet Sensation of the Year, Role Model Award at the Young Hollywood Awards and Favorite Aussie Homegrown Act at the 2014 Kids' Choice Awards.
James Maslow: James is obviously best known for playing James Diamond on Big Time Rush (Nickelodeon), and he is a member of the boy band Big Time Rush. They released their debut album in 2010 — it sold over 5 million albums worldwide and was ranked third on the Billboard 200. He has also appeared on Nickelodeon's iCarly, @urFRENZ and See Dad Run.

Trivia

Cody Simpson:

  • 1. He trained at the Miami Swimming Club and has won two gold medals at the Queensland Swimming Championships.
  • 2. He speaks English and French.
  • 3. He opened for Big Time Rush (James Maslow's band) during their 2012 tour.

James Maslow:

  • 1. He would have been an architect (just like his sister) if he was not an actor and singer.
  • 2. His father is Jewish and his mother is Catholic.
  • 3. His favorite actor is Johnny Depp.

Fitness

Cody Simpson: A few of his hobbies include swimming, surfing, table tennis and skateboarding. Although he's stripped down for his "Pretty Brown Eyes" music video and Instagram selfies, he didn't follow in James Maslow's footsteps in taking his shirt off on the show (DWTS). Before leaving the show, he stated, "I'm actually not into that. I want to focus on the dancing."
James Maslow: He grew up doing martial arts and climbing and he loves being active every day. Since he is on the road a lot, he keeps fit with free weights, pull-ups and push-ups.

Pets

Cody Simpson: He has a dog named Molly.
James Maslow: He has a dog named Fox.

Kindness

Cody Simpson: He supports PETA and A Place Called Home and has performed at several charity events.
James Maslow: He has described himself as a "religious and spiritual person." He also wants to open up sessions at a Boys & Girls Club where kids can learn about nutrition and how to exercise in a fun way.

Commitment

Cody Simpson: Previously linked to Kylie Jenner, Cody is now with another famous reality TV star's daughter, Gigi Hadid (Yolanda Foster's daughter). He claims what he looks for in a girl is "someone who is relaxed and laid-back and doesn't spend too much time getting ready."
James Maslow: After a couple of previous relationships with fellow Nickelodeon actresses, he is now rumored (or not-so-rumored) to be dating his DWTS partner Peta Murgatroyd.

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About Mara Marini

Mara Marini

Mara Marini is a Canadian film, television and theater actress perhaps best known for her recurring role as Brandi Maxxxx on the hit NBC comedy series, Parks and Recreation. Marini has also appeared in a number of indie comedy and horror films. In 2013, she launched a popular digital comedy video series called Inside Dating on Break.com. She will soon be guest-starring on Disney's Kickin' It and shooting a politically incorrect feature comedy this fall. For more information on Mara, check out her official website, www.maramarini.com, and follow her on Facebook or on Twitter at @popgloss.

Fruit-and-cheese-filled gluten-free scones

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Gluten-free pear, cherry & Brie scones

Some scones can be savory, some are crumbly, and some can be triangular. There are no corners on these soft and fluffy gluten-free scones. They're stuffed with fresh pear, dried cherries and bits of creamy Brie cheese, perfect alongside coffee, tea or your favorite beverage.

Gluten-free pear, cherry & Brie scones

The soft batter this recipe produces is a little different from other scone recipes. You'll turn out fluffy, biscuit-like rounds with a touch of sweetness due to the fruit added to these treats. The soft Brie brings a nice touch too. Looking for a little crunch? Add chopped nuts to the mix if you like (I'd add about 1/4 cup of chopped almonds).

Gluten-free pear, cherry and Brie scones recipe

Yields 12

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup milk, plus a bit extra if needed
  • 1/2 cup fresh pear (about 1 medium pear), peeled and diced small
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 3 ounces Brie cheese, cut into small pieces (about a 1/2 teaspoon in size)
  • Parchment paper

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and set them aside.
  2. To a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and whisk to combine.
  3. Add the cubed butter to the flour, and use a pastry cutter or 2 forks to combine the two. The mixture should look crumbly with small pieces of the butter throughout.
  4. Pour the milk into the flour mixture, and stir to combine. If you think the dough is too stiff, then add a bit more milk, just a little at a time. Carefully fold in the pear, dried cherries and Brie.
  5. Use an ice cream scoop or a large spoon to scoop out a portion of the dough, about 4 inches in diameter, and place it on the baking sheet.
  6. Gently flatten the portion just slightly, placing each scone about 2 inches apart from one another.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the scones begin to turn golden.
  8. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Snack on these soft scones.

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A Mrs. Doubtfire sequel is in the works, minus Mara Wilson

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Mrs. Doubtfire sequel confirmed but without child star Mara Wilson
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There's good news for fans of the film Mrs. Doubtfire — a sequel is now in the works more than 20 years after the release of the 1993 hit comedy.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox will be developing a sequel to the beloved family comedy. So far, the cast will include Robin Williams as the star, and the sequel will once again be under the direction of Chris Columbus. However, former child actress Mara Wilson, who starred as Natalie Hillard, the daughter of Williams' character Daniel Hillard, will not be rejoining the cast.

Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Wilson said she will not be appearing in the sequel.

"For the record, no, I do not have anything to do with the Mrs. Doubtfire sequel, nor will I," she wrote. "I've been in some mediocre movies, but I've never been in a sequel. And I have no interest in being in one now."

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And Wilson had plenty more harsh comments and skepticism about the sequel that she wanted to get off her chest.

"Sequels generally suck unless they were planned as part of a trilogy or series. I think Doubtfire ended where it needed to end. I'm glad I had the chance to be in it, and I'm proud of what we did, but I don't see how we could do it again," she continued.

The former child star then went on to explain that she has, in fact, not been asked to be in the sequel, not that she's even remotely interested. She said, "They haven't asked me to be in it, and I think it would be weird if they did! I don't act much and am not a cute little kid anymore. The only reason I've said I don't want to do it is because of the literal hundreds of people asking me about it. "

"I loved being in 'Doubtfire', and I'm grateful every day I had that experience. I met my sister-for-life Lisa [Jakub] there. I had a great time. But I don't think a sequel makes sense plotwise, and I don't think there'd be a part for me even if I did still act and was interested."

Even though there have been previous rumors of a sequel, it appears only now that Elf scribe David Berenbaum is on board that the producers and director are truly happy to move forward.


Antidepressants linked to increased risk of autism

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New research published in Pediatrics shows that there is a high association between mothers who took certain antidepressants during their pregnancy and the rate of autism in their male children. And while this all well and good, like any other medication-related study, is the fear doing more harm than good?

A higher risk of autism

The study found that the boys of mothers who used antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, had a three times higher incidence of autism spectrum disorders.

Although the number seems startling and might certainly lead one to think twice about the use of antidepressants during pregnancy, it's important to remember that the study is relatively new and certainly not solely indicative of a cause-and-effect relationship between the medications and autism. "As with any study, finding an association between SSRI use and autism does not mean that SSRIs increase the risk for autism," explains Dr. Lucy Puryear, psychiatrist and medical director at The Women’s Place — Center for Reproductive Psychiatry at the Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women. In fact, other studies have found conflicting evidence against the theory that antidepressants cause autism, so like any study, all factors must be considered.

A complex issue

While the study certainly points to the need for a careful investigation of safe and effective treatment for mothers suffering from all forms of perinatal depression, it should not cause depressed mothers or their caregivers to avoid discussing individual treatment. The fact of the matter is, depression is a very serious medical condition that can lead to long-lasting physical consequences for both mother and baby. Issues such as developmental delays, premature labor and respiratory difficulties, not to mention an increased risk of postpartum depression and interruption in the mother-baby bond are all potential consequences of untreated depression.

"This [study] would not change my clinical practice," states Dr. Puryear. "Women who do not need medication during pregnancy should not take it. However if there is an illness that requires treatment for the mother to function then she needs to take it. Being depressed during pregnancy and postpartum is linked to several problems in the newborn and child. The mother’s first job is to be healthy, and sometimes this means she needs to take medication to be well, whether it’s for depression or high blood pressure".

I couldn't have said it better myself. While I do believe that research is important and the safety of all medication needs to be evaluated before being prescribed during pregnancy, no mother should be scared into not seeking treatment for depression. As more research develops on the important issue of pregnancy depression, mothers experiencing depression and anxiety during their pregnancies need to work with their health care providers on an individual basis that takes into consideration their own history, health and well-being. Treatment is not a one-size-fits-all, but every mother deserves to be treated.

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Spiral chain and suede DIY bracelet tutorial

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Completed

The beauty of chain and suede bracelets is the huge number of variations you can make with them. Once you have learned the simple technique behind making this bracelet, you can experiment to make all sorts of different patterns and variations.

Time: 15 minutes

Supplies:

  • 13-14 inches of chain
  • 1 meter of suede lace
  • 6 jump rings
  • 1 lobster clasp

Tools:

  • Jewelry pliers
  • Glue gun or epoxy glue
  • Scissors


Directions:

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Step 1

Start off by cutting 2 pieces of chain to about to 7 inches each. Lay them vertically side by side. Take your suede lace and weave it through the inner loops of the 2 chain pieces. Loosely tie the end of the suede lace into an overhand knot to prevent it from slipping off the chain.

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Step 2

Bring the free end of the suede lace across the chain and thread it down through the next available link on the right side.

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Step 3

Then from the backside, thread your suede lace upward through next link on the left chain.

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Step 4

Like step 2, bring your suede lace across to the right chain and thread it down through the next chain link.

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Step 5

Continue weaving the suede lace through the chain links. You’ll notice as make your bracelet it will naturally twist into a spiral helix pattern.

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Step 6

Now to finish the ends. Untie the knot and take the end of your suede lace and weave it back into the last chain loop of the opposite side.

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Step 7

Trim off any excess suede so you’re left with about a .5 cm tail end.

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Step 8

Apply a drop of glue from your glue gun to your loose end.

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Step 9

Then press the loose end onto the suede lace below for a clean finish. Do this for both ends.

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DIY Spiral chain & suede bracelet: Completed

Finish your bracelet off by adding jump rings and a clasp to the ends.

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Easter candy crafts for kids

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Jelly bean necklace craft

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Supplies:

  • Large jelly beans
  • Needle
  • Thread

Directions:

  1. Cut a long piece of thread and slide the end of the thread through the eye of the needle.
  2. Carefully slide each jelly bean onto the needle and thread. Slide the jelly bean all the way to the end of the thread, leaving about 3 extra inches for tying off.
  3. Keep adding jelly beans to the thread until you have enough jelly beans to fill a necklace.
  4. Tie the 2 ends of the thread together, then the necklace is ready to wear!

Candy carrot treat bags

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Supplies:

  • Pointed plastic treat bags
  • Small Easter candy
  • Green tulle
  • Scissors

Directions:

  1. Open the top of a plastic treat bag. If you can't find treat bags in a pointed shape, plastic piping bags from the baking section will work.
  2. Fill the bag 2/3 full with small Easter candy.
  3. Cut a piece of green tulle that is 3 inches wide and 8 inches long.
  4. Use the tulle to tie off the top of the carrot.

Candy box Easter basket

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Supplies:

  • 4 boxes of Easter candy
  • Glue
  • Easter grass
  • Glitter card stock (12 x 12-inch square)
  • Scissors
  • Assorted Easter candy for filling

Directions:

  1. Take 4 boxes of Easter candy that are approximately the same size. Lay them out so that they form a square box, then glue the ends together to hold them in place.
  2. Cut a piece of glitter card stock that is large enough to cover the bottom of the box, then glue it in place.
  3. Cut a second piece of glitter card stock that is 2 inches wide and 12 inches long. Glue it to 2 opposing sides of the box to create the handle.
  4. Fill the inside of the basket with Easter grass, then top the grass with assorted Easter candy.

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Mommy tweets: Chelsea Clinton's pregnancy, North West’s Aunt Kendall, Jenny McCarthy

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North West and aunt Kendall Jenner

North West’s aunt Kendall Jenner shared this photo as she held her 9-month-old niece in the air, who is wearing a white outfit with tiny angel wings. “The little angel,” Kendall captioned the sweet photo.

North’s parents, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, have been busy taking care of wedding plans in Paris for their upcoming nuptials in May, so perhaps Kendall was helping babysit her niece.

Kim continues to share photos from her Vogue cover, including this one with the caption, “#Vogue #MyFamily”

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Chelsea Clinton

Chelsea Clinton and her husband Marc Mezvinsky are expecting their first child together in the fall.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Marc and I are so thrilled to be expecting our first child in the fall! Thank you for all of the kind words!</p>&mdash; Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaClinton/statuses/456900121561952257">April 17, 2014</a></blockquote>

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The daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton made the announcement during the Girls: A No Ceilings Conversation event — and then followed up by confirming the news via Twitter.

Bill also tweeted about the happy news.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Excited to add a new line to my Twitter bio...grandfather-to-be! <a href="https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton">@hillaryclinton</a> and I are so happy for Chelsea and Marc!</p>&mdash; Bill Clinton (@billclinton) <a href="https://twitter.com/billclinton/statuses/456901920935149568">April 17, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Jessica Simpson

High flying Maxwell. Jessica Simpson shared this photo of Eric Johnson throwing their 1-1/2-year-old daughter Maxwell into the air while enjoying a day at the beach.

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 “Maxi and Daddy at the beach. Yikes and Yay. Good Lord! She has NO fear!” Simpson captioned the photo.

The second photo shows the daddy/daughter duo holding hands as they walk along the beach. Simpson and Johnson also have a son together, 9-month-old Ace.

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Simpson is a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers and recently said she has reached her post-baby weight loss goal. “Nothin' motivates us for our workout more than some Johnson,” she captioned the photo, as she and a friend walked on the treadmill with framed “Johnson” jerseys behind them. Johnson has played for the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints.

Jenny McCarthy

Congratulations to Jenny McCarthy and Donny Wahlberg. The couple got engaged and McCarthy shared a picture of the cute couple as she wears her yellow sapphire engagement ring.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thank you for all the sweet wishes. <a href="https://twitter.com/DonnieWahlberg">@DonnieWahlberg</a> and I are grateful and blessed. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23love&amp;src=hash">#love</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bhlove&amp;src=hash">#bhlove</a> <a href="http://t.co/tY15W1k5eg">pic.twitter.com/tY15W1k5eg</a></p>&mdash; Jenny McCarthy (@JennyMcCarthy) <a href="https://twitter.com/JennyMcCarthy/statuses/456468278572228608">April 16, 2014</a></blockquote>

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McCarthy revealed on The View that her son, 11-year-old Evan, helped with the engagement. She said they were considering an August 2015 wedding, but haven’t officially decided yet.

It sounds like she may already have a “something borrowed” wedding dress ready for her, courtesy of Dennis Rodman.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Everyone&#39;s been so generous, suggesting florists, caterers...Dennis Rodman even offered me his old wedding dress! <a href="http://t.co/QAxBs9WHxm">pic.twitter.com/QAxBs9WHxm</a></p>&mdash; Jenny McCarthy (@JennyMcCarthy) <a href="https://twitter.com/JennyMcCarthy/statuses/456833051050246144">April 17, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Victoria Beckham

Happy 40th birthday Victoria Beckham. The former Spice Girl and designer shared this photo via Twitter as she is propped on the shoulders of her father.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Me and my dad. How cool is he!!! I love u daddy x vb <a href="http://t.co/YSoyS88b3U">pic.twitter.com/YSoyS88b3U</a></p>&mdash; Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) <a href="https://twitter.com/victoriabeckham/statuses/456860990378749952">April 17, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Beckham shared another photo of her wearing what appears to be a swimsuit cover-up as she overlooks the mountains.

“Good morning! Special day with my beautiful babies and wonderful husband, I love you all so much,” she captioned the photo.

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Victoria and her husband, David Beckham, have four children together — sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz and daughter Harper Seven.

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VIDEO: Chris Brown dances behind bars, I mean, in the dark

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He's dancing in the dark, all right

Chris Brown has seen more courtrooms than the janitors that clean them up at night. Before the doors of a jail cell close in on him, though, he's found a way to capitalize on his self-prescribed drama by debuting a killer dance sequence for "Don't Be Gone Too Long."

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Irony, eh? Let's hope the trial surrounding his Washington, D.C., drama doesn't result him in being in jail for too long.

Who knows, perhaps he's dancing in the promo video because he knows he will get off free, because he is a celebrity, after all, and certainly not a one-time offender.

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I don't want to assume he's that allegorical.

However you want to portray him — good guy, bad decisions or bad guy, even worse decisions — he's always taken a few steps forward then somehow regresses backwards.

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But, here's a step forward. This promo clip is fierce. Brown knows two things: rage and dancing. The video features the latter strength of the two. Though I personally am unimpressed by the constant comparisons to the king of pop, Brown's fluidity combined with his smooth voice really places him on a pedestal. Question is, what do you think, readers? Is he as good as Michael Jackson? Usher?

Well, the clip doesn't showcase the beauty of Ariana Grande, but that's always incentive for me to stay tuned. She's adorable, isn't she? It'll be interesting to see how their voices and auras mesh in the music video (the behind-the-scenes photos suggest the video will be fire). He's obviously a bad boy, and she's been labeled time and time again a good girl — are we in for some forbidden love plot on-screen?

Brown releases this guaranteed hit (the audio is already out and it's a doozy) on May 5 and has an album coming out later this year. Let's hope his sixth album isn't delayed anymore due to his bad behavior.

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