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The 15 Best foodie moments from our favorite movies

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1. Slurp-lude to a kiss (Lady and the Tramp)

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"Oh, this is the night, it's a beautiful night, and we call it bella notte." Cartoon or not, there's never been a more romantic kissing scene in the history of film than the first kiss between Lady and the Tramp.

2. Flip the chocolate fountain (Bridesmaids)

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Everyone can sympathize with the emotional roller coaster Kristen Wiig's character goes through in Bridesmaids, and let's face it — haven't we all wanted to throw over the chocolate fountain at someone's wedding celebration?

3. Monkey brains? (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom)

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Lessons we learned from Indiana Jones: 1. A gun is superior to fancy moves; 2. You can encode secret messages to your professor by writing in eyeliner on your eyelids; and 3. Serving food using the receptacle nature put it in always makes an impact.

4. Name a cooking scene from Ratatouille (Ratatouille)

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It's hard to pick just one, so we didn't. Each and every scene in Ratatouille is worth watching over and over and over again.

5. Food fi-i-i-i-ight! (Animal House)

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Food fights aren't uncommon on the silver screen, but few are as freakin' epic as the one led by John Belushi.

6. Lachanophobia (Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!)

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The fear of vegetables is a real phobia, and if you have it, you should steer clear of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

7. Slit your garlic (Goodfellas)

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Food and wine is always a big part of mob movies, but no foodie can forget the perfectly thin garlic slices Goodfellas showed you can get with a razor blade and a deft hand.

8. Nom-nom-nom (Ocean's Eleven)

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Did you notice that Brad Pitt's character Rusty is always eating in Ocean's Eleven? Pitt thought it would be funny, because guys who are always on the go would also eat on the go.

9. Rapidly expanding blueberry (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

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Violet Beauregarde wasn't particularly pleasant, but watching the poor dear expand into a blueberry after ignoring Wonka's directive to keep her hands off the gum was… well, OK, let's face it. It was totally satisfying.

10. Bee-ah! (Willow)

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Kevin Pollak plays a puckish, beer-loving Brownie in a film that's equal parts kid flick and cult classic. How many times have you been tempted to exclaim "bee-ah!" when handed a frosty beverage? (And we all know you've done it after a keg stand.)

11. White Castle, cheetahs and NPH (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle)

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Sometimes you just have to have White Castle burgers, even if it means getting arrested by racists, riding a (possibly imaginary) wild cat and putting up with a really horny and (oh, so ironically) womanizing Neil Patrick Harris.

12. Playing with your food (Close Encounters of the Third Kind)

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The mashed potato sculpture from Close Encounters surely rates as one of the weirdest movie food moments.

13. Baby Ruth! (The Goonies)

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Who wouldn't rip their shackles out of the wall for a Baby Ruth? This classic scene from The Goonies' best two characters (IMHO) is one of the sweetest and most fortuitous (for the Goonies, at least) moments of the film.

14. Please, sir, I want some more (Oliver Twist)

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Those hopeful eyes, those ratty clothes… We're all gunning for Ollie Twist despite his nefarious future. This oft-misquoted scene is one of the most famous in history, food-related or otherwise.

15. Oh, yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! (When Harry Met Sally)

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Perhaps the most iconic food scene ever was Meg Ryan's fake orgasm right in the middle of the diner in When Harry Met Sally. I'll have what she's having too.

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Taylor Swift wipes out on NYE, shakes it off (VIDEO)

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TSwift, shivering in a strappy crop top in the frigid New York weather, may have been shaking off the cold a little too hard after her performance in Times Square. One fan caught her on video: she wiped out going down the stairs while coming off stage!

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Watch Taylor Swift fall on New Year's Eve

Taylor Swift falls on NYE

Taylor Swift falls on NYE

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The slip came after Swift performed "Welcome to New York" and "Shake It Off" for the huge crowd.

Watch Taylor Swift sing "Welcome To New York" on New Year's Eve

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Taylor Swift sings

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But nothing, nothing, could stand in the way of Swift having the awesomest New Year's ever. Behold:

Taylor Swift NYE instagram

Taylor Swift NYE instagram

Ryan Seacrest Taylor Swift NYE tweet

Ryan Seacrest Taylor Swift NYE tweet

Hope your New Year's was as thrilling as Swift's — without the threat of serious injury!

Kanye West has a surprising musical partner on his song 'Only One' (VIDEO)

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After a year with no new music, Kanye is bringing in 2015 with a bang. He dropped a new song on iTunes at midnight on New Year's Eve, and it's a collaboration with none other than the biggest icon in the music biz.

"Only One" features Paul McCartney on keyboards, and according to a press release, it is just the first of several projects the two have in the works.

Kanye West Only One tweet

Kanye West Only One tweet

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The song is about Kanye's daughter with Kim Kardashian, North West, and the hip-hop star believes he channelled his late mother Donda the day he recorded it.

"My mom was singing to me, and through me to my daughter," he said, according to the press release.

Listen to Kanye West and Paul McCartney's collaboration on "Only One"

Kanye West and Paul McCartney Only One

Kanye West and Paul McCartney Only One

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Kanye shared images of the lyric sheets, and it looks just like something his mom would sing to her precious granddaughter.

Kanye West Only One lyrics

Kanye West Only One lyrics

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Kardashian, who wed Kanye last July, could not be more thrilled with the song and posted about it on Instagram.

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Kim Kardashian Only One instagram

10 Times you will feel like a bad mom in your baby's first year

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OK, hard is actually an understatement. Any parent who has made it through the first 12 months can attest to the fact that the first year is brutal. This is precisely why most parents have outrageously lavish first birthday parties. It's not for the baby, it's for the parent.

You made it through 12 months of caring for another human being around the clock. You deserve a party and a smash cake for yourself.

In this insurmountable first year, there will be many, many times that you beat your head against a wall — either literally or figuratively, it's up to you. You may think that you have read all of the appropriate child-rearing books before popping out that baby. You may feel like you have spent enough time on parenting websites to know exactly what to do in your first diaper blowout.

You would be wrong. You'll mess up and forget to take a spare diaper with you to Target like every other parent on the planet. You'll feel like a total moron as your baby oozes human waste in the picture frame aisle of the department store.

But really, this is the least of your worries. There are 10 specific times when you will feel like the worst parent alive in your baby's first year of life. Be prepared to ugly-cry a few tears, chug some wine and shake it off. It's all part of the job, and believe it or not, it gets easier with time.

1. The first time that you just can't get your baby to stop crying

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2. The first time that you consider going back to sleep when your baby cries for the fifth time in the night

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3. The first time your newborn rolls off the couch when your back is turned

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4. The first time your baby eats something off the carpet when your back is turned

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5. The first time you almost forget to buckle your baby in the car seat

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6. The first time your homemade, organic baby food gives your infant a terrible rash

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7. The first time you give your baby formula

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8. The first day you go back to work

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9. The first drop-off at day care

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10. The first time you hire a babysitter for a much-needed date night

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15 Celebrities who went all out for New Year's Eve (PHOTOS)

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1. Selena Gomez

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Selena Gomez NYE Instagram photo 1

Selena Gomez took to the sand with her model friends sans Justin Bieber to celebrate 2015 with some glitz in Dubai.

2. Beyoncé

Beyoncé paid tribute to 2014, which was a pretty amazing year for the singer and her husband, Jay Z, with their worldwide On the Run tour. Of course, she ended the montage with some crazy glasses and noisemakers to celebrate.

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Beyonce NYE Instagram photo 1

3. Joe Manganiello and Sofía Vergara

Sofia Vergara NYE Instagram Photo

Sofia Vergara NYE Instagram Photo

The newly engaged lovebirds celebrated the new year together, of course, looking happy and gorgeous. Though we do wish she'd flash an official picture of that giant rock on her finger already.

More: Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello are engaged

4. Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber NYE Instagram Photo

Justin Bieber NYE Instagram Photo

Justin Bieber and his rumored new flame, Hailey Baldwin, celebrated 2015 together. We wonder if she was his midnight kiss?

5. Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba NYE Instagram Photo

Jessica Alba NYE Instagram Photo

Jessica Alba rang in 2015 wearing all white with her husband and friends. We love that they even topped off their outfits with matching hats!

6. Kim Kardashian

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Kim Kardashian NYE Instagram photo 1

Instead of partying, the proud mama supported her husband, Kanye West, whose new song with Paul McCartney, "Only One," is out today.

7. James Franco

James Franco NYE Instagram Photo

James Franco NYE Instagram Photo

James Franco definitely got the holiday right this year by celebrating with some serious legends.

More: 8 Things John Oliver got wrong about New Year's Eve

8. Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey NYE Instagram Photo

Mariah Carey NYE Instagram Photo

Mariah Carey may have just been cooking for friends and family on New Year's Eve, but she sure didn't let the glam slip, even for a second. Decked out in a pearl and beaded silk gown, she might as well have been on a stage in the spotlight.

9. Ansel Elgort

Ansel Elgort NYE Instagram Photo

Ansel Elgort NYE Instagram Photo

Hollywood's new "it" guy rocked in 2015 with some friends and some music. From the looks of this photo, they were also making it rain.

10. Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick

Scott Disick NYE Instagram Photo

Scott Disick NYE Instagram Photo

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick took to Instagram to once again put those pesky breakup rumors to rest by showing their affection with a passionate New Year's Eve smooch.

11. Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson NYE Instagram Photo

Rebel Wilson NYE Instagram Photo

Rebel Wilson celebrated from Sydney with comedian, Matt Lucas. I have no idea where the heck they are, but this is one party I'm sad I missed.

More: 7 Stages of recovery after drinking too much on New Year's Eve

12. Zac Efron

Zac Efron NYE twitter photo

Zac Efron NYE twitter photo

Zac Efron plowed some snow. OK... not exactly glamorous, but the star wanted you to know that just because he's reached 10 million followers on Twitter, doesn't mean he can't still take some direction from his grandpa.

13. Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran NYE Instagram Photo

Ed Sheeran NYE Instagram Photo

Between the cat plates and the One Direction tablecloth, we have no idea what Ed Sheeran was actually celebrating, but it looks awesome.

Which celeb would you most like to party with on New Year's Eve?

Mommy tweets: Michelle Williams, Alyssa Milano, Shakira, Christie Brinkley

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Christy Brinkley

Christy Brinkley

Christie Brinkley posted this cute snapshot as she and her daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, celebrate Joel's 29th birthday in Turks and Caicos.

"Having fun in the sun with our birthday girl Alexa Ray," the 60-year-old supermodel captioned the photo.

Alexa Ray is Brinkley's daughter with ex-husband Billy Joel, while Brinkley has two more children, Sailor and Jack, with her husband Peter Cook.

Brinkley posted this group shot from her "Motley Gang" with Alexa Ray and her boyfriend (in the white T-shirt), along with daughter Sailor (standing next to Brinkley) and her shirtless son Jack.

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Christie Brinkley 2

Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps

Celebrity moms Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps celebrated New Year's Eve together in the Maldives, which also happens to be Prince William and Kate Middleton's favorite vacation spot.

Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps

Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps

Philipps posted this snapshot of the two actresses, who starred together in the WB sitcom Dawson's Creek, with the caption, "BFFs. I love vacation. #maldives #2017 #tequila."

We're not sure why she wrote 2017 in the caption — unless the tequila kicked in and she meant to write 2015. Either way, the girls appear to be having fun.

No word if their kids were along for the vacation. Williams has an 8-year-old daughter named Matilda with the late Heath Ledger, while Philipps has two daughters, Birdie Leigh and Cricket Pearl. In case you missed it, you must check out Philipp's hilarious Elf on the Shelf pictures which she posted throughout the month of December.

Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano

Actress Alyssa Milano shared this sweet family snapshot with her husband, agent David Bugliari, their son Milo and their 3-month-old daughter, Elizabella.

"Wishing you all the health and happiness you can bear in 2015. Happy New Year!" the Mistresses star captioned the photo.

This is the first family snapshot that Milano has shared since her daughter was born in September, however, the 41-year-old actress has joined a growing list of celebrity moms that have shared breastfeeding selfies on social media.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson spent the holidays with her family in Aspen and had some fun making some prank calls — to Justin Timberlake. That's right, they tried to FaceTime the superstar dad-to-be and they got denied. The actress and mom of two shared a giggling photo as she sat with some girlfriends and her brother, Nashville star Oliver Hudson.

"This is what it looks like when you Face Time random names on your brothers phone...  @justintimberlake denied our call... #ChristmasColdCalls," she captioned the photo.

Shakira

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Shakira

Pregnant Shakira celebrated the arrival of 2015 with some "extreme sports" — or, in her case, sledding slowly down the hill. The pregnant singer shared this sweet video in which she sleds down the hill as her boyfriend, Gerard Piqué, and her son Milan look on. At the end of the video, Milan runs over and gives his mom a huge kiss. Adorable.

Shakira and Piqué are expecting their second child, a baby boy, within the next few months.

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Make homemade chai tea mix and save money at the coffee shop (VIDEO)

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Homemade chai tea mix recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered nondairy creamer
  • 1 cup vanilla-flavored powdered nondairy creamer
  • 1-1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups unsweetened instant tea (regular or decaf)
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice

Watch the video, become a tea master, and never have to rely on the coffee shop again.

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14 Things you have to do before having children

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1. Buy yourself a sports car

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Car seats don't fit well in the back of a sports car, so go ahead and get one of these beauties before you have to worry about it.

2. Live in your dream city

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Once you have kids, you'll be worried about things like good schools and safe neighborhoods, so live in that crazy city known for its wild nightlife before you become a parent.

3. Take up a hobby you've always wanted to do

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Once you have to worry about diapers and college funds, you may not have as much time to learn a new hobby, so go ahead and do it now.

4. Hike the Himalayas

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This is something everyone should do, but it's definitely easier when you don't have to worry about getting a sitter first.

5. Walk on a frozen lake

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Video: Walk on frozen lake

Sometimes you just need to sit back and enjoy the beauty the outside world has to offer before enjoying the beauty of parenthood.

6. Watch the sunrise from the other side of the hemisphere

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Whatever side of the world you live on, going to the other side is an adventure you should partake in at least once in your life.

7. Go on a safari in Africa

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Just think of the stories you can tell your children once you've had them and they're old enough to understand how amazing it was to see a lion in person.

8. Go to Italy and make wine with your feet

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Admit it, you've always wanted to stomp on grapes ever since you saw the Italy episode of I Love Lucy. So why not get out there and do it?

9. Drive across the country

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As a parent, you will likely have many road trips with screaming kids in the backseat of the car. Treat yourself to at least one peaceful trip before the little ones arrive.

10. Have sex in every room of your house

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Because once the kids arrive, this will no longer be an option. Unless, of course, you enjoy awkward moments.

11. Take your Christmas bonus and buy something completely spontaneous

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It could be a trip to Vegas or heck, even a kayak. Just buy something crazy for yourself.

12. Spend New Year's Eve in Times Square

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Sure, you'll likely freeze your butt off, but the memory you'll have will be worth it.

13. Go on a backpacking trip through Europe

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Life with children is an adventure, so who knows, maybe going on an adventure of your own will prepare you for being a parent.

14. Dance in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

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It doesn't make any sense, but it doesn't have to, does it? Do it anyway.

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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw relist their gorgeous Tennessee farmhouse

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Tim and Faith

The least expensive parcel, an antebellum-style referred to as Beachwood Hall, is listed at $8.5 million. The home, which was built four years prior to the Civil War, is priced lower due to renovation needs. But the three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is still a wonderful slice of country anyone would love.

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The second house, known as the Samuel Morton house, lies on 3,063 acres of land and includes a barn and guesthouse. It was built in the 1800s and is listed at $10 million. It has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, hardwood flooring, brick fireplaces and a farmhouse kitchen any country lover would envy.

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LISTEN: Ray J calls 911 afraid his girlfriend may commit a murder-suicide

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In the audio recently obtained by TMZ, the "I Hit It First" rapper can be heard begging the police for their help. Ray J tells the 911 dispatcher that he needs help because his girlfriend has allegedly been threatening to kill herself.

"Yo, I need help. Um, my girlfriend is threatening to kill herself," Ray J tells the dispatcher. "She threatening to kill herself because, I'm telling her that she made me mad, and I wanna like, end the relationship."

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The distressed rapper then repeatedly refers to his friend Earl Hayes, who just days before had shot and killed his girlfriend Stephanie Moseley, in a murder-suicide.

"One of my close friends just killed his girlfriend and just killed himself a few days ago," he tells the dispatcher, referring to Earl Hayes. Ray J repeatedly mentions Hayes and appears to be fearful that what happened between Hayes and his girlfriend, may happen to him.

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"Earl just killed his girlfriend and I'm thinking she might kill me," he confesses.

Ray J also explained that he tried to take Love's gun away from her, but failed and now he is too afraid to head back there.

"I went back over there right now to find the gun but she won't show it to me," he said.

Listen to the chilling audio below.

Ray J makes scary 911 call after he feared for his life

Ray J makes scary 911 call after he feared for his life

If you suspect someone might be considering suicide, or if you have struggled with those thoughts yourself, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Florida clerk's office refuses to perform marriages

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Peacock sent his employees an email dated Dec. 26 that explains the decision to no longer involve themselves in the business of love and wedded bliss. Although he makes it clear that the office will continue to follow Florida law, which prohibited same-sex marriage on the date Peacock sent his message, it will comply and issue certificates if the state changes its position — which is timely because, according to U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle, all Florida clerks are, as of Jan. 1, required by the Constitution to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples that request one.

But Peacock says issuing a license is the only thing the office will do.

"First, and most importantly," Peacock explained in his email. "I do not want to have members of our team put in a conflict between their personal religious beliefs and the implementation of a societal philosophy issue."

Peacock reportedly said several of his staff members came to him and expressed concern about being forced to go against their beliefs and marry same-sex couples.

The second reason he gave for eliminating ceremonies is because he says he doesn’t believe government should compete with the "robust marriage industry" in Okaloosa.

And the third reason? Well, back to the same-sex marriage debate we go. Peacock says he believes the clerk’s office should remain detached from the same-sex marriage controversy. I'm going to guess the problem here is that, sometimes when you say nothing at all, you say a lot more than you meant to say.

Okaloosa Clerk’s Office is the second in Florida to stop performing marriages. Santa Rosa County Clerk also decided over the Christmas break to discontinue the practice as of Jan. 1.

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3 Game day recipes that you'll never know are low-cal

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Instead of using chips, I subbed in vegetables for my famously loaded nachos, and in place of wings, I baked some cauliflower for crispy and crunchy "tastes like fried" finger food. And don't forget the skinnier version of potato skins. With snacks these good, you won't even miss the calories.

Loaded zucchini nachos recipe

Adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod and Table for Two

Forget salty potato chips in your nachos. These amazing nachos are made with low-calorie zucchini slices. Topped with your favorite healthy toppings, this delicious rendition of a classic game day food will be a favorite in no time.

Serves 6

Prep time: 10-15 minutes | Bake time: 2 hours | Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients:

For the chips

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

For the toppings

  • 1 cup shredded part-skim cheddar cheese
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, very well drained
  • 1 large avocado, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions: 

  1. To make the chips, carefully slice the zucchini into 1/8- to 1/4-inch thickness using a mandoline or hand slicer. (I prefer the mandoline, since it evenly slices the same size and shape, making it easier to bake consistently). Place the slices between paper towels to remove the excess liquid.
  2. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper, place the zucchini slices on the parchment paper, and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly on each chip (be careful to not overseason). Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Bake the zucchini chips for about 2 hours or until crispy. Remove from the heat, and let them cool.
  3. Once cooled, place the zucchini chips into a large basket or bowl. Top with the black beans, diced tomatoes, avocado, corn and jalapeño. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh cilantro.

Cheesy Parmesan cauliflower poppers recipe

Forget chicken wings or loaded tater tots. Make these crispy cauliflower bites instead! Baked instead of fried, these bite-size snacks are perfect for any game day noshing. If you don't like spice, then skip the Sriracha mayonnaise, and opt for your favorite dipping sauce instead.

Serves 10-12

Prep time: 10 minutes | Bake time: 20-22 minutes | Total time: 30-32 minutes

Ingredients:

For the cauliflower

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
  • 3 cups crispy breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

For the dipping sauce

  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

Directions: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Whisk the eggs, and place them into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, mozzarella and chopped herbs. Mix in the chili powder.
  3. Dredge the cauliflower bites into the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture. Liberally coat the cauliflower with breadcrumbs, and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Repeat until all the florets have been coated. Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes or until golden.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce and green onion. Serve the cauliflower bites with the Sriracha mayonnaise.

Vegan loaded baked potato skins recipe

These vegan baked potatoes are so good your friends and family won't even know they're lacking any dairy or cheese. Topped with extra Sriracha sauce and fresh herbs, this spicy app will be a huge hit with all your partygoers.

Serves 8

Prep time: 15-20 minutes | Bake time: 1 hour 45 minutes | Total time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 russet baked potatoes
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 2-4 tablespoons Earth Balance (or your favorite vegan spread)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup vegan cheddar shreds
  • 1 cup vegan sour cream (optional)
  • 1/2-2/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper
  • Sriracha sauce

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking dish with foil, and set aside.
  2. Place your potatoes in the foil, and poke them with a fork. Bake for about 1-1/2 hours or until soft and tender to the touch. Let cool slightly.
  3. Slice the potatoes in half, and remove some of the insides. Place the insides in a large mixing bowl, and add the Earth Balance, leeks, green onions, 3/4 cup of vegan cheddar shreds and the vegetable broth. Mash with a potato masher, and add salt and pepper to taste. Either put the mashed potatoes back into the potato skins, or put them into a piping bag, and pipe them in (for a fancier potato).
  4. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese (about 1 tablespoon per potato), and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  5. Serve the potato skins with vegan sour cream (optional), cilantro, green onions and Sriracha sauce.

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7 Things you didn't know about Donna Douglas

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1. She only starred in one movie

While she had small roles on three movies prior, her only starring role on the big screen was with Elvis Presley in 1966's Frankie and Johnny. Unfortunately the part did nothing to advance her acting career.

2. She enjoyed a nice little music career

In addition to The Beverly Hillbillies soundtrack, Douglas released four Christian albums: Donna Douglas Sings Gospel and Donna Douglas Sings Gospel II, Here Come the Critters (an album of children's religious tunes) and Back on the Mountain, her final record in 1989.

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3. She had tons of TV roles outside of The Beverly Hillbillies

The Beverly Hillbillies may have made her a TV star, but Douglas had tons of TV experience before nabbing the role of Elly Mae. She appeared on no less than 17 shows prior, including some of the biggest in TV history like The Twilight Zone and Mr. Ed. But after taking on Hillbillies, she would only take on 8 unrelated jobs.

4. She claimed Bette Midler and Whoopi Goldberg stole Sister Act from her

Douglas sued Goldberg, Midler, Disney, their respective production companies and Creative Artists Agency because she said the movie Sister Act was a direct rip-off of the book A Nun in the Closet, the rights to which Douglas and her business partners owned. Despite pointing out more than 100 points of similarity between the two, the courts sided with the defendants.

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5. She married the director of Hillbillies

In 1971, the final year original episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies aired, Douglas married the show's director Robert M. Leeds. They did not have any children together — her only child was her son Danny P. Bourgeois from her first marriage to Roland Bourgeois — and they divorced in 1980. Leeds died in 2000.

6. She was a children's author

In addition to her showbiz projects, Douglas released two children's books. Donna's Critters and Kids: Children's Stories with a Bible Touch came with a coloring book and was geared towards kids aged 2-7. Miss Donna's Mulberry Acres Farm, released in 2011, tells the story of how even an old horse can still accomplish great things.

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7. She was super-close to her on-screen Hillbillies father

Douglas found a real-life father figure in Buddy Ebsen, who played her father Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. In an interview with The Lincoln Times-News, she called him "a wonderful man, very much like my own father, a quiet, reserved, and caring person."

5 Celebs Selena Gomez is BFFs with that you'd never expect (PHOTOS)

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So it shouldn't surprise us that she's ringing in the new year in Dubai with some of young Hollywood's biggest names. Still, it's a different crowd than we're used to seeing the pop star with. (No Taylor Swift or Cara Delevingne in sight.) Here are the superstars she's spending her time with in Dubai.

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1. Kendall Jenner

Admittedly, Kendall Jenner sort of makes sense, since Cara Delevingne and Selena Gomez are good friends and Jenner is rumored to be hooking up with Delevingne. The two models are at least besties — which is why we're surprised Delevingne isn't on the trip. She seems like a more likely companion than Jenner to join Gomez on an adventure like this.

Selena Gomez and Kendall Jenner Dubai Instagram Photo

Selena Gomez and Kendall Jenner Dubai Instagram Photo

2. Shay Mitchell

We had no idea that Shay Mitchell and Gomez knew each other but, hey, why not? We're guessing that the two became close because Gomez starred in Spring Breakers with Mitchell's Pretty Little Liars co-star Ashley Benson. Benson and Gomez became good friends, and since Benson and Mitchell are BFFs, it only makes sense that Mitchell and Gomez would also become friends.

Shay Mitchell and Selena Gomez Dubai Instagram Photo

Shay Mitchell and Selena Gomez Dubai Instagram Photo

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3. Gigi Hadid

Model Gigi Hadid is friends with Jenner and a model like Josephine Skriver (see below). So we're guessing that's her in to the Dubai crowd. She and Gomez no doubt met because they seem to run in similar circles. From the looks of the Instagram photos, the two ladies have really bonded in Dubai.

Selena Gomez and GiGi Hadid Dubai Instagram Photo

Selena Gomez and GiGi Hadid Dubai Instagram Photo

4. Cody Simpson

Cody Simpson was one celeb we didn't expect to see on the Dubai trip with Gomez. For one, he's only 17, but he's dating Hadid. Though the two are apparently on and off, they're clearly going strong right now.

Selena Gomez and Cody Simpson Dubai Instagram Photo

Selena Gomez and Cody Simpson Dubai Instagram Photo

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5. Josephine Skriver

This Victoria's Secret model is just breaking into the spotlight. She is dating The Cab frontman Alexander DeLeon, who joined her on the big celeb Dubai adventure of 2014-2015. We're guessing she is also part of the Delevingne crowd with Jenner and Hadid, which is how she scored an invite to the trip.

Selena Gomez and Josephine Skriver Dubai Instagram Pic

Selena Gomez and Josephine Skriver Dubai Instagram Pic

Who are you most surprised to see Selena Gomez getting friendly with on her trip?

Sarah Palin pisses off animal lovers with this pic of her son (PHOTO)

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In a Facebook post to fans, Palin described what she thought was a moment of pure inventiveness on the part of her son Trig when he used their dog as a step stool after she did not pay attention to his requests for help up. Not everyone thought it was as cute as she did, though.

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Sarah Palin's son standing on dog

Sarah Palin's son standing on dog

Animal lovers freaked out when they saw the boy putting his full weight on the dog's spine.

"You want to run your state and the country, but you don't have the sense to tell your children to stop stepping on your dog's spine?" one Facebook user wrote.

Twitter reactions to Sarah Palin dog picture

Twitter reactions to Sarah Palin dog picture

PETA slammed Palin for the pic, saying through President Ingrid Newkirk, "It's odd that anyone — let alone a mother — would find it appropriate to post such a thing, with no apparent sympathy for the dog in the photo."

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"Then again, PETA, along with everyone else, is used to the hard-hearted, seeming obliviousness of this bizarrely callous woman," recalling a 2008 interview Palin gave with turkeys being slaughtered in the background.

Friends of Animals also condemned Palin's pic. "It's no surprise to Friends of Animals that Sarah Palin is so insensitive she thinks a Black Lab should be tolerant of a child who isn't told to not put his full weight on top of the dog's back by standing on him," President Priscilla Feral said in a statement. "How lazy of Sarah Palin not to move the dog out of the way and teach her child the right lessons."

Just months ago the Palin family came under scrutiny for their part in a drunken brawl. We assume Trig and the dog were not there.

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12 Reasons you don't need to buy a wipe warmer

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If you gather round a group of seasoned moms and ask the question, "What is the most useless baby product you ever bought?" you'll always wind up with the same answer. If you guessed the dreaded wipe warmer, you would be right.

For new parents, the wipe warmer is alluring and hard to resist. It's the perfect fancy-schmancy, adorable gadget that you need so you can pretend you're actually doing something earth-shattering, instead of changing a dirty diaper.

Don't be fooled. The luster of the wipe warmer will wear off. Wipes will dry out. Your baby's butt will still be dirty. Soon enough, you'll have to face the fact that one of the major components of your parenting job description is the shoveling of shit. Even the handiest wipe warmer can't take away the sting of a cold-truth slap to the face.

If you want to stay ahead of the parenting game, listen to those who have gone before you. Without a doubt, wipe warmers are listed as one of the top products that every parent doesn't need. Here are a few great reasons why.

1. Your baby's butt can handle a room temperature wipe

Gordon Ramsay

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2. You could spend $30 on actual wipes... and diapers

Carrie Underwood

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3. Everyone viewing your baby registry will secretly hate you

Big Ange

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4. Contrary to popular belief, your baby will not grow into a serial killer if you don't use warm wipes on his tush

Fran Drescher

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5. If you're honest with yourself, your baby is not that classy

Pretty Little Liars

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6. This is ass-wiping we're talking about — don't try to church it up

John Krasinski

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7. You will also have to buy your baby a literal silver spoon to eat with

New Girl

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8. With this kind of royal treatment, you can kiss successful potty training goodbye

Joey

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9. Amazon reviews scream "fire hazard"

Adam Brody

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10. When the wipes inevitably dry out, you will hate yourself forever

Shame

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11. In the near future, you're going to travel somewhere, forget the warm wipes and realize what a lie you have been living

Ugly cry

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12. If a cold butt is your biggest parenting worry, you have a rough road ahead

Bad Girls Club

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Madonna loses fans after altering photos of MLK and Nelson Mandela (PHOTOS)

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In the 30-plus years Madonna has been in the business, she has proven herself as the Queen of Controversy — but this time, she may have gone too far, even for her.

To promote her new album Rebel Heart, Madonna posted a series of artwork on her Instagram account showing portraits of black civil rights icons Martin Luther King Jr., Bob Marley and Nelson Mandela with black cords tied around their faces in imitation of her record cover.

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Here's her reveal of the Rebel Heart album artwork:

Madonna Rebel Heart album cover

Madonna Rebel Heart album cover

Then this happened:

Madonna MLK

Madonna MLK

Madonna Nelson Mandela

Madonna Nelson Mandela

Madonna Bob Marley

Madonna Bob Marley

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And, predictably, people lost their minds.

Madonna #rebelheart Twitter reactions

Madonna #rebelheart Twitter reactions

Our take? Madonna knows exactly what she's doing and is laughing it up as her assistant tallies up the Google alerts on her stunt. Well played, Madge.

Lea Michele kicks off 2015 by posing nearly nude for Instagram (PHOTOS)

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And we aren't talking about the sprawling Mexico countryside or even the crystal ocean water you can see off the pool. We're talking about Lea Michele's backside.

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The songstress posted this skimpy photo of herself while on vacation with her beau Matthew Paetz in Mexico.

Lea Michele thong Instagram Photo

Lea Michele thong Instagram Photo

The problem with the photo is not Michele's butt, but the fact that she posted an almost identical photo of herself last year to honor 2014.

Lea Michele 2014 thong Instagram Photo

Lea Michele 2014 thong Instagram Photo

We definitely didn't get the memo that thongs and topless photos are the way to honor the new year, and we're kinda jealous! It's no wonder Michele is showing off her backside.

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Lea Michele thong Instagram Photo 2

Lea Michele thong Instagram Photo 2

It seems like Michele is ready to take on the new year, especial with Paetz at her side.

A source recently confirmed to E! News that the new couple is head over heels for one another. Though they've only been dating for six months, they are already living together.

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Michele took to Instagram to reflect on her year with a collage of photos, including a romantic one of her and Paetz's shadow as they hold hands.

Lea Michele 2015 Instagram collage

Lea Michele 2015 Instagram collage

We wonder if Michele is going to start a New Year's tradition by getting more and more revealing each year. For 2015, she ditched the bikini top. There's only one tiny article of clothing left to ditch.

Is Taylor Swift's Swiftmas over, or will the gifts keep coming? (VIDEO)

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If this video doesn't get your soul just a little (or a lot... tissues are recommended), you might want to have your heart checked.

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Swift, who is known for treating her fans like rock stars, has been focusing on recognizing her biggest Swifties with some special and unique trinkets. The gift-giving began all the way back in Thanksgiving and started a holiday tradition that just might continue into 2015 and beyond.

Swift started the present extravaganza by Tay-lurking on some of her biggest fans' social media pages in order to get a good idea of their likes and dislikes before showering them with her presents and some super-awesome gifts, which she personally wrapped and shipped.

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There are squeals, cry-fests, overwhelmed hiccups and grateful video messages in response to Swift's holiday presents from some pretty surprised fans. Though Swift wasn't able to visit each fan, she did something perhaps even more meaningful: She wrote each of them a handwritten letter. And from the contents we saw, these weren't short letters, either. They covered the cards with words of thanks and praise for her fans.

Taylor Swift's Gift Giving of 2014

Taylor Swift's Gift Giving of 2014

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We really think some other celebs should take note and focus less on taking their clothes off and focus more on treating their fans as special as Swift does. We really don't care, ultimately, if it's publicity or a smart marketing move — Swift has hands-down earned the spot as nicest celeb in our book.

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Neil Patrick Harris: Let's be real, you're not going to eat less (VIDEO)

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"It's that time of year when we start thinking about New Year's resolutions. Top three being eat less, exercise more and watch me host the Oscars," Harris says at the opening of the promo.

The actor enters the frame as though out for a leisurely stroll — in front of the row of giant Oscar statues that seems to just keep going. They definitely look regal against the white backdrop and Harris' fitted suit. Not that we had any doubt Harris could pull off a suit. (Binge-watch the entirety of How I Met Your Mother if you had a smidgen of doubt.) 

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Harris closes out the promo with the hopeful encouragement, "Let's be realistic, you're not going to eat less."

But of the three resolutions Harris suggests, there's no doubt he very much expects you to fulfill one of them, and it doesn't have anything to do with food.

Neil Patrick Harris new Oscar promo 2

Neil Patrick Harris new Oscar promo 2

This is the second Oscar promo Harris has released in preparation for his hosting gig. The first suggested that instead of getting presents for your kids for Christmas, you gift them with watching him host the Oscars.

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We can't decide which suggestion is more amusing.

Luckily for everyone everywhere, watching Harris host the Oscars doesn't have to be an ultimatum that competes with you enjoying the holidays. ABC will provide his handsome face free of charge for your viewing pleasure.

The Oscars air Sunday, Feb. 22, on ABC. Will you be watching?

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