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Minaj explained on Twitter that Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, a New York performing arts school (aka the school from the movie Fame), declined her offer to visit to speak. The principal apparently told the singer something along the lines of "Thanks, but no thanks."

Minaj and her fans were clearly hurt by the rejection.

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In fact, many fans took to Twitter to support the singer.

Not that Minaj could let this get her down for long. Following the rejection, she was off to Paris to perform with Beyoncé, joining the singer and Jay Z during their On the Run tour.

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Still, Minaj was clearly affected by the sentiment, especially since she's previously spoken so highly of the school and the education she received. In a 2013 interview with Teen Vogue, the "Anaconda" singer said, "It was the first time I felt like I really fit in. Everyone there was creative. For once, I didn't feel like there was something weird about me."

It seems that after you find success, this school is definitely not all about acceptance if they don't agree with your performances. No one from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School has commented on the situation yet.

Do you think the school made a mistake? Or is Nicki Minaj a bad example for the young and impressionable?

If you weren't one of the lucky 1,000 people to purchase the Pasta Pass in the hour before it sold out, then you may have found yourself on eBay, desperately searching for a pass so that you too can enjoy unlimited pasta and breadsticks for seven weeks at everyone's favorite shopping mall Italian restaurant.

Unfortunately even the cheaper passes are selling with a 50 percent markup, and some are going for around $250 — the original pass was just $100.

But Olive Garden, moral paragon of the culinary world, is cracking down on these shady dealers. It turns out the Pasta Pass can't be resold at all. Each one is personalized with the name of the original buyer and can't be used by others.

So what if you've already purchased one? According to CNN, a spokesperson for Olive Garden said that if you caved and purchased a pass on eBay (no shame — carb lust can do strange things to a person!), then you should call Olive Garden. "We're a hospitality company, so we're going to make things right," the spokesperson told CNN.

Though some may scorn Olive Garden for releasing the Never Ending Pasta Pass into the world at all, you have to commend them for laying the smackdown on the people trying to hoodwink pasta fans into purchasing passes at a premium. Sure, their breadsticks are great, but it seems like their ethics are even better.

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Wintour herself will be joining Lawrence as a co-host for the evening, according to Hollywood Life.

The always-fashionable Lawrence seems like a perfect addition to the co-hosts of the evening: Wintour, actress Gong Li, president and CEO of Yahoo! Marissa Mayer and businesswoman Wendi Murdoch. Lawrence will be in powerful company.

Following the event, the Met Gala exhibit is slated to run from May 7 to Aug. 16. As usual, it's all about beautiful couture. In 2015, high fashion will be paired alongside Chinese costumes, paintings, porcelains and films as a way to showcase the "ongoing conversation between the East and the West," according to Hollywood Life.

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Dozens of designers are set to be involved in the exhibit, including Giorgio Armani, Roberto Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, John Galliano for Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy, Isabel Toledo and Vivienne Westwood.

Lawrence herself has become quite the fashion icon. She stunned at the 2011 Oscars in a form-fitting red Calvin Klein dress, which shocked the world since her role in Winter's Bone, which earned her a Best Actress nomination, showed the young starlet ruggedly void of any makeup or glam. From that point on, Lawrence has become a style icon in her own right, constantly surprising with her often upscale but simple looks.

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The Hunger Games actress also has a reputation for being down-to-earth and even a little clumsy despite her beauty. We just hope she doesn't trip on this red carpet. If she did, though, maybe it would just make us love her more.

Are you a Fifty Shades lover or a Fifty Shades hater? I guess it doesn't matter, because whether you're into S&M erotica or not, this video featuring a bunch of senior panelists watching and responding to the Fifty Shades of Grey trailer is the best thing to happen to the hit franchise thus far.

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The video kicks off with each of the participating seniors watching the trailer. They haven't been told what they're about to see, and their reactions are priceless.

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Right away, you know it's going to be good when Pamela, a spunky-looking redhead, explains that the trailer she's watching "looks like an attorney-based film."

Oh, Pamela... such innocence! The expression on her face as Grey pushes Anastasia up against the elevator wall for some serious inter-office make-out time belies just how wrong her expectations were.

Then there's Anne, another redheaded firecracker, who sums up her reaction to the intro of the trailer with a polite "I didn't expect the interview to end like that."

But perhaps one of our favorite elders in the video is the Hawaiian-shirt-clad Don who, upon hearing that Grey doesn't "do" romance, is positively stymied. "'I don't do romance'?" echoes Don. "What kind of a guy are you?"

Exactly, Don. Exactly.

The fact that he follows this up by proclaiming he wouldn't let Grey date his daughter makes us wish he were our grandpa.

An unimpressed Barbara, who seems to have little patience for this level of depravity, declares the film "not exactly for children" and explains that she's "just not into movies that are all about the 'S' word."

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Not all of the viewers are skeptical, though. Libby's reaction to the steamy trailer is a satisfied arched eyebrow and an approving "Mmm" as she leans back in her chair.

After everyone has seen the trailer, the producers ask each participant a series of questions that yield more hilarious responses, including a pretty spot-on observation that movie's main point seems to be to "just get her (Anastasia) in the dungeon and do stuff to her."

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The video also features some of the best lines from Fifty Shades of Grey you never knew you wanted to hear come out of your grandma's (or grandpa's) mouth.

In reaction to the dialogue they were reading, Richard made the astute observation that they were reading about oral sex.

"I believe," says Richard as he leans back, "the Italians call that fellatio."

One of our favorite moments (and there are so many) is when Laura coquettishly asks, "You want me to read it out loud? OK." Then she exclaims that she likes the dialogue. When the producers ask her why, she replies, "I guess I’m sexy and crazy." Yes, Laura, you are!

Robert, who seems to be the shy one of the group, does manage to sum up Fifty Shades in one of the most succinct and down-to-earth descriptions of the project: "Wow. Whole lotta sex going on here."

We've got to applaud the Fine Brothers for making our day with this hilarious and creative short film.

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The gentle giant, Zeus the Great Dane, stood at a whopping 7 feet, 4 inches tall and was near 155 pounds. Declared the "World's Tallest Dog" by the Guiness Book of World Records in 2012, Zeus claimed his way to fame due to his size that was easily compared to the average donkey. His owner, Denise, mentioned needing a van to transport their oversized pooch and hearing many naysayers comments, including the number one question, "Is that dog a horse?" Sadly, the answer was no, or he would probably still be alive today. Great Danes are known for their short life spans, most reaching a maximum of 8 years. Zeus met his fate on Sept. 3, just two months short of his 6th birthday. The family says that he was "a great dog" and will be very missed. Not only larger in size, but in life as well, Zeus leaves behind a legacy and four very big paws to fill.

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Like the liquid version, the "foam" layer sits on top, with the rich coffee goodness just below. I added a bit more sweetener (I used honey, but you can use sugar if you prefer) to these than I'd normally add to my coffee, but the choice is yours.

Vanilla latte Creamsicles recipe

Yields 6

Ingredients:

For the cream layer

• 5 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the coffee layer

• 1-1/2 cups brewed coffee
• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

For the cream layer

1. This will be the first layer to add to the molds (the top portion of the Creamsicles). To a bowl, add the yogurt and milk. Whisk until smooth.
2. Add the honey and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Taste, and adjust the flavor as needed.
3. Spoon the mixture into the molds, just about 1/3 of the way to the top.
4. Place in the freezer for 1 hour or until frozen.

For the coffee layer

1. To a bowl, add the brewed coffee and Greek yogurt, and whisk until smooth.
2. Add the honey and vanilla to the mixture. Whisk to combine. Taste, and adjust the flavor as needed.
3. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes or until chilled.
4. When the cream layers have frozen and the mixture for the coffee layers is chilled, pour the coffee mixture into the molds over the cream layers.
5. Freeze for about 45 minutes but not until frozen completely. Carefully add wooden sticks or the molds' plastic handles into the center of each mold.
6. Continue to freeze until solid.
7. To remove the Creamsicles from their molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds (take care to not run the tops under the water) to help loosen them.
8. Serve immediately.

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Paris Hilton gets asked on a date by a homeless man >>

The singer, actress and socialite took to social media Friday to show off "Mr. Amazing," who, in case you hadn't guessed yet, is her brand-new puppy.

And good lord, is he cute.

The tiny microdog is reportedly the smallest Pomeranian in the world. He fits comfortably into one hand, according to the first photos Hilton has posted.

The breeder, Betty's Teacup Yorkies in Calgary, Alberta, gave the dog the name Mr. Amazing, but it doesn't look like it's going to stick. Hilton tweeted about her "new lil baby" and asked her fans if they have any name suggestions for him.

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"Just ordered this adorable little baby from @BettysYorkies. Cannot wait to meet him!" she captioned an Instagram photo of the snow-white ball of fluff. "What should I name this cute lil guy?"

For the most part, fan suggestions have been far from original — things like Snowball, Marshmallow and Fluff. But there have been a few definite winners thrown into the ring. My personal favorite? Gucci, suggested by one Twitter follower, seems to suit the pup pretty well.

Mr. Amazing is five months old, according to his breeder's website, and weighs less than 12 ounces. There's no price listed, but TMZ reports Hilton paid $13,000 for the tiny pup. He's only 2.5 inches tall, meaning Hilton, who started the purse-dog trend, will have no problem finding handbags to fit him into. He'll join her pack of other tiny dogs: Harajuku, Marilyn Monroe, Tinkerbell, Pixie and Baby Bear.

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What would you name Paris Hilton's adorable new puppy? Tell us in the comments!

This photo of Ellen DeGeneres' and Nicki Minaj's anaconda is so funny... but so bad >>

Ritter tromps onto DeGeneres' stage with a huge grin on his face as Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" plays in the background.

It's been a year of firsts for Ritter, who says in his YouTube video that it's his first time on live television while he takes the handheld microphone from the newscaster like a pro. As Ritter sits on DeGeneres' couch, he says it's his first time on a talk show.

Ritter then proudly waves to his grandpa in the audience and gets an "aww" from the crowd.

DeGeneres was quick to ask Ritter about his favorite word, "apparently."

Ritter cleverly responded, "Yeah, but I got over it now," saying that he doesn't use the word anymore. In fact, he said, we should rename him "the 'seriously' kid" since that was his new favorite word.

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Ritter then goes on to compare kindergarten to prison, which has even DeGeneres losing it with giggles while Ritter maintains a straight face like he doesn't get the joke. "So you're enjoying it?" DeGeneres asks when she finally stops laughing.

They really need to get this kid on a special episode of Kids Say the Darndest Things.

"I only tell the big kids on the bus," Ritter explains, throwing his hands in the air when DeGeneres asks if the kids in his class know if he's famous. "And I have to go to a different bus, that's all I have to do, is just go to a different bus and I'm home free. And I'm like, 'Why can't they just park at my home?'"

Anyone else think he's like a little Tony Soprano?

"I'm pretty sure that's a guy in a costume," Ritter says when DeGeneres brings out a lifelike dinosaur because they're the five-year-old's favorite.

This might just be the best video you see all year. Ritter should definitely consider a career in journalism. Do we sense a future Walter Cronkite on our hands?

Who's hotter: Benedict Cumberbatch vs. Tom Hardy >>

During an interview with USA Today, Hardy admitted he had pretty much zero fun filimg 2012's This Means War, a romantic comedy in which he costarred with Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine.

"I love to do things I hadn't done before," he said. "I didn't understand how you could do something which is so fun and be so miserable doing it."

He partly blames himself for being so miserable, he added, and went on to say he felt like an "other" on the set because he kept himself so isolated.

"I probably won't do a romantic comedy again, do you know what I mean?" he said.

Hardy isn't the first star to diss rom com roles. Earlier this year, Katherin Heigl spoke out about her numerous romantic comedy roles, basically saying they ruined her acting career.

"I had an amazing time," Heigl said in Marie Claire's August issue. "I love romantic comedies. But maybe I hit it a little too hard. I couldn't say no. I stopped challenging myself. It became a bit by rote and, as a creative person, that can wear you down."

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So basically what they're saying is a Tom Hardy/Katherine Heigl romantic comedy is definitely not going to happen. Sorry, Hollywood.

But while Heigl has given acting a backseat while she focuses on her kids, it sounds like Hardy still has a passion for film. He opened up in his interview about starring alongside James Gandolfini in The Drop, which became the late actor's final film.

"When he died, I went to the funeral in the morning and then took a cab back to the editing room," Hardy shared. "The first thing I did was go through all the [footage] again."

Hasselback potatoes were all the rage a couple of years ago. You know... make slices all along a potato, stuff it with cheese, and then bake. The outcome is a potato perfectly crispy outside and creamy inside.

Applying that technique to chicken results in a cheesy stuffed dinner you'll love just as much as those decadent potatoes. This version is packed with nutritious spinach and topped with gooey sharp cheddar cheese.

Spinach and cheddar hasselback chicken recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 pounds chicken breasts
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. To a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the spinach, and let it cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, until wilted. Remove from heat, and set it aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Slice the chicken breasts 3/4 of the way through across the entire breast, and place them into a baking dish.
4. Stuff each slit with the wilted spinach and then a slice of cheese.
5. Season with salt and pepper, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

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If you own a dog, chances are you have tried to give that dog a bath. If you are lucky, the dog tolerates the experience, but only if you turn it into a fun, high-energy game where there are lots of water biting and energetic shaking off of the water.

Some dogs never quite learn to love the bath — and for some of us, that's where groomers who know their stuff come into play. But I guarantee you, no matter how good your pup may be during bath time, it could not possibly enjoy the experience like this Golden Retriever.

I mean, this dog looks about as content as I do after a day at the Korean spa followed by a glass (or two) of Pinot. He is actually smiling! His indulgent grin and closed eyes are the only proof that this guy isn't exactly comatose. He is totally relishing all the TLC his owner is giving him. He's probably also not hating having his canine companion be ever so slightly jealous. I know I am.

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The juice and pulp of the oranges are actually mixed into the cake, which creates a juicy, flavorful dessert that is as tasty to eat as it is fun to make.

Start by slicing the top quarters off 4 oranges.

Use a spoon to scoop out the pulp. Do this over a bowl so that all the juice is caught as well. Once all the oranges are hollowed out, use the spoon or a knife to break up any large pieces of orange in the bowl so that they are bite-sized.

You can use any flavor of cake mix for this recipe, but I prefer yellow or white. I used a box of Betty Crocker SuperMoist white cake mix, since that's what we happened to have at home. I mixed the oil that was called for on the box (1/3 cup) and chose to use 2 whole eggs instead of 3 egg whites, since I was fine with the cake being yellow from the yolks. Don't add any water, because you will be using the orange juice and pulp.

Stir the orange juice and pulp into the batter, and mix well.

Fill each hollowed-out orange with batter to just below the rim. You will have leftover batter, which you can discard if you're camping or bake into cupcakes if you're at home. I've also greased a cast-iron skillet and baked the leftover batter in that over a campfire.

Place the quarter top back onto each orange.

Wrap the oranges in foil.

Place the oranges into the coals of a campfire, baking for 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the heat of your fire, until the batter is cooked through.

Unwrap the oranges to check that the cakes are cooked. They will be a lot more moist than regular cakes, since they steamed inside the orange peels, but they should still be solid and not goopy when fully cooked.

You can eat the cakes right away with a fork or let them cool and then pull away the peel to eat them like cupcakes. If you don't have a campfire, you can also cook these on a grill.

Campfire orange cakes recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients and supplies:

• 4 large oranges
• 1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist white cake mix
• 1/3 cup oil (vegetable or coconut)
• 2 eggs
• Foil

Instructions:

1. Slice the top quarter off each orange.
2. Use a spoon to scoop out the pulp. Do this over a bowl so that all the juice is caught as well. Break up any large pieces of orange in the bowl so that they are bite-sized.
3. In a large bowl, mix the oil and eggs into the cake mix.
4. Stir the reserved orange juice and pulp into the batter, and mix well.
5. Fill each hollowed-out orange with batter to just below the rim. You will have leftover batter, which you can either discard or use to bake cupcakes.
6. Place the top quarter back onto each orange, and wrap the oranges well in large sheets of foil.
7. Place the oranges into the coals of a campfire, and bake for 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the heat of your fire, until the batter is cooked through.

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Iowa mom Julie Lauridsen wasn't doing anything illegal. In response, Wal-Mart representative Brian Nick said, "We specifically don't have a policy to ID minors, because they are not the ones buying the alcohol. It's the adults. We have the policy, of course, to ID the adults."

But alcohol shaming of moms and expectant women is certainly not an isolated instance. And it's not just narrowed down to alcohol, either. These moms share their experiences with waitstaff, cashiers and even family members shaming them for their choices during pregnancy.

Norine Dworkin-McDaniel, cocreator of Science of Parenthood, says that she was denied entrance to a bar/restaurant because she had her newborn in tow. She says, "I just wanted to sit outside on the patio and have the martini that I'd been waiting for 10-plus months to have. But the fashionable guy at the front, not a bouncer, not a maître d,' was so smug about it. It made his day to turn me away and try to shame me about having a cocktail with my baby alongside."

Kim S., new mom to a 2-month-old baby girl says, "I've had a couple relatives say I couldn't have wine-based salad dressings." Umm, that's definitely taking it to the extreme. Now where can one purchase said wine-based dressings?

Chaunie B. says she was refused the purchase of wine (for cooking, she explains) because she was pregnant. She says, "I was using my husband's wallet and he was in sight taking the kids on the pony ride, but [the cashier] still wouldn't trust me." Until her husband came over to vouch for her, that is.

Though Amy V. has never been alcohol shamed, the pregnant mom admits that she really wanted to order a glass of wine with dinner recently but did not. Why? She says, "The judgment of others is what stopped me."

Mary F. wasn't refused a not-so-healthy choice during pregnancy — but she admits perhaps she should have been. She says that though she was experiencing severe water retention with one of her pregnancies, which led her doctor to put her on bed rest, she just had to have a salty, greasy meal from a fast food chain. She reveals, "The clerks behind the counter thought nothing of it. Our fellow patrons never gave us a second look. But my check-in nurse was beyond mortified when we told her about our stop along the way. Considering my condition, a glass of wine, a bottle of beer or even a shot of whiskey would have been healthier than what I had just eaten."

Maria M. says "I had a once a week brunch date at the same diner during my entire pregnancy. One week, I was finally showing, and I had a new server. When I ordered coffee, she said, 'Don't you know you're not supposed to have that when you're pregnant?'" The server brought her a decaf instead, and Maria admits she was so flabbergasted that she didn't argue.

Angela A. says, "I wasn't refused, but I did get quite the look when I bought moonshine while pregnant." Now that's more like it. Kidding.

Of course we're not condoning boozing it up while pregnant, but judgment upon a pregnant woman or a mother has gone way too far. It is the responsibility of the expectant woman or mother, not a complete stranger, to know her allowances and limits when it comes to any substance.

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Before totally killing it onstage (with special guest Nicki Minaj) during her On the Run tour stop in Paris, Queen Bey decided to hit up Topshop. The only problem, apparently, was that Beyoncé didn't want to go to just any Topshop, or even the Topshop location nearest her vacation spot in the French Riviera. She wanted to go to the flagship store, which is located about 300 miles away in London.

And, since she's Beyoncé and she does what she wants, she made it happen. With a private jet. Because of course.

After what was probably a super-quick, comfy, private flight to the UK, Yoncé walked into the store at Oxford Circus, which is basically like London's version of Times Square, and did her thing while everyone appeared to freak out, according to Instagram (OK, I'd probably freak out too).

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And, just a few hours later, she was back in Paris to meet up with hubby Jay Z at the airport. No word yet on whether she bought anything during her quick shopping trip, or whether it's something any of us already have so we can totally be twinning with Beyoncé.

However, while shopping at Topshop just like the rest of us is totally cool, Bey, don't you think the private jet may have been overkill? Global warming is a thing, and after today, your carbon footprint must be, like, a size 5,402,343. Pretty sure Topshop doesn't carry anything that big.

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What do you think? Is taking a private jet to another country just for a quick shopping trip totally living the dream or totally wasteful? Tell us your take in the comments.

NYFW is full of designer- and fashion-savvy people who are ecstatic about the new trends coming out this fall. Some of these style gurus were riding so high on the vogue wave that they gave their opinions on the most remote of designers — even some who didn't actually exist.

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Upon being asked about a "lesser-known designer" named Chandler Bing (Friends, anyone?), a self-professed style connoisseur didn't skip a beat when he confidently answered, "Chandler Bing I have heard of."

He went even further, saying, "I do follow... and it's all about social media as well, so I really follow the brand as well." Sure you do, buddy, sure you do. This fashion expert was also very much into Phil Robertson, who is just beyond his favorite and whose collections, he feels, are "legendary."

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A very styling young man with a gold dangling headband said he went to see Teddy Ruxpin's show. Yes, that would be the same esteemed '80s teddy bear you may, or may not, have heard of.

A supposed Mexican newspaper reporter — who works on "reviews for fashion week in New York, Paris, London and Milan" — said he loved Betsy Ross (if you're thinking the American Flag designer and seamstress, that's the one). "The way he plays with the colors and the textures, and now that the trends are about lines and squares, about channels, I love that," said the reporter. He also felt that one can never mix too many stars and stripes together.

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Another would-be couture authority said he just loved how refreshing Bartles & Jaymes' styles were: "Very elegant, very stylish, definitely." This well-informed maven also said he felt bad for Heidi Klum after she face-planted at the Alexander Wang show (except that she didn't).

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When I read a recent article about using menstrual blood as a fertilizer, I couldn't help but recall this bloody parenting tip. Such unconventional remedies have been passed along since the beginning of time. And while the menstrual blood acne treatment is one of the more unsettling bits of advice, there are countless more pregnancy and parenting superstitions to reject:

Do not let other menstruating women hold your baby:  The baby will get the stretches. I have no idea what "the stretches" are, I just know that I'm tired of talking about a period's effect on baby.

Do not eat strawberries when you're pregnant: Your baby will be born with a permanent birthmark, aka a "strawberry." On the contrary, do eat fruit — including strawberries — when you're expecting for a great boost of vitamin C for you and your baby.

Do not look at a mouse when you're pregnant: Your baby will be born with a hairy birthmark. Um, ew! And, speaking of hair, don't cut your infant's mane before his or her first birthday or you condemn the child to a lifetime of "bad hair."

Do not look at scary or ugly things when you're pregnant: You will bear a marked (i.e. ugly) child. I prefer to think that every baby is beautiful (or, at the very least, that beauty is in the eye of the beholder).

Do not let a cat go near your sleeping baby: It will steal your baby's breath. While the cat really won't suffocate anyone, it's always a good idea to supervise any animal that comes close to your baby.

Do not stretch or reach your arms overhead when you're pregnant: The umbilical cord will become wrapped around baby's neck. The truth is that stretching activities, such as pregnant yoga, are quite beneficial.

Improve your baby's bellybutton: To turn your infant's "outie" to an "innie," push in the bellybutton stump with an egg, tape it down with a silver dollar and remove in one week. It seems that parents would be better advised to please not leave loose change with your baby — it's a choking hazard!

Dry up your breast milk: Express milk into a cup and pour it onto a rock. When the milk on the rock dries, so will the milk in your breasts. Trust me, there are far more reliable ways to wean.

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I don't know much about deer, but I do know they tend to run away from people in most situations. If I was the girl in this video, I would be extremely taken aback by the forwardness of this deer. At least take her out on a date before making a move, dude.

The girls continue to hang around the deer, even after its persistent advances. I would probably make a beeline to my car instead of allowing the deer to hit on me... literally.

Don't get me wrong, this video is hilarious, especially near the 1:10 mark. At this point, the girls are safely in their car and the deer is still making advances. It runs around the car, looking for its target.

Despite its hilarity, these girls could have seriously been hurt. Male deer are large and have powerful hooves that could do some damage. Watch the video to see for yourself.

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Jezebel reports that, in typical Bey-and-Jay style, the official announcement was made onstage — mid-song this time.

"The shocking announcement was made by Jay Z during a performance of his song titled 'Beach Is Better,'" the report says. "He reportedly changed up the lyrics, rapping ''Cause she pregnant with another one' during the couple's final performance of their highly successful European leg of the On the Run tour in Paris, France."

This is after Bey and Jay faced a huge pile of divorce rumors and then shot them down super hard — at this year's MTV Video Music Awards with a touching family moment during Beyoncé's acceptance of the Video Vanguard Award and with Jay Z's adorably sweet tribute video for his wife's birthday.

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Amid all those rumors, there have definitely been signs that point to the possibility of a little brother or sister for baby Blue Ivy on the way, like Beyoncé's Instagram photos earlier this week that showed the singer in a jersey emblazoned with "Carter" and a big No. 4.

If this is, in fact, the official announcement, it's so cute that Beyoncé let Jay Z be the one to spill it this time. She made headlines in 2011 with their first pregnancy announcement — also on stage — when she wrapped up her VMAs performance by unbuttoning her sparkly jacket and giving her pregnant belly a rub before the camera cut to a celebratory daddy-to-be, Jay Z, in the audience.

The rumors about baby No. 2 haven't been officially confirmed, but at this point, after so many hints from Bey and Jay, it would be pretty surprising if they turned out not to be true.

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Here's hoping we can officially congratulate the happy couple very soon!

Columbia rape victim, freshly-minted feminist crusader and visual artist Emma Sulkowicz is getting lots of help carrying the weight of her dorm mattress around the Columbia campus.

She's getting help from just about everyone, that is, except the administrators at Columbia who sparked her painful protest, which she has turned into her senior thesis and performance art piece called "Mattress Performance: Carry That Weight." In protest she will carry the dorm room mattress where she was raped at the beginning of her sophomore year everywhere she goes until the man she and other victims have named as their rapist is either expelled from the school or leaves on his own.

Sulkowicz's bravery has been matched by cowardly silence from Columbia school officials.

But while she waits for Columbia to do the right thing, she says she's encountered all sorts of people everywhere she goes that are willing to grab a corner of that sucker and help her carry on. As part of the project, Emma can't ask for help with her hefty cargo, but can accept it when it's offered. The Columbia Daily Spectator reported that a group of students organized on Wednesday to help Sulkowicz carry her mattress across campus, The Business Insider reports.

"I think there's been a general feeling from people among both schools that there's a great sense of support for Emma and other survivors and this would be great for people to get involved on a daily basis, and just show solidarity, and give Emma and other survivors support," one student said in an interview with The Spectator.

As a visual artist, you just can't argue with the power of the images of her carrying that damn plastic mattress with the help of those around her. The images of young college women walking in this eerie square formation, defiant, helping Sulkowicz shoulder the pain of her experience is enough to move you to tears.

Rape victims so often feel fearful and disassociated following the abuse. Somehow the simple act of watching people join in to help a victim of rape carry a mattress signifies a subtle but critical shift in public consciousness about the need for people to come together and rally around the victim and hold him or her up, rather than pushing them aside or making excuses for the attack.

So let's do our part and help her carry the weight of her attack. Here's the contact information of the Columbia President Lee C. Bollinger. Drop him a line and let him know what you think about Emma Sulkowicz's treatment. Let him know she deserves to be heard and protected by his institution.

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