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A new Friends theory hits the Internet — and it's horrible

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Twitter user Xenophon Moscrop posted his alternate ending of the wildly popular Gen X sitcom, and let's just say it isn't a happy one.

Friends alternate ending

Friends alternate ending

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Well that's depressing.

Obviously, the rest of Twitter had a field day expanding upon the theory and their opinions of it.

Friends alternate ending reactions

Friends alternate ending reactions

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But one Twitter user summed up exactly why this theory could hold water.

Friends alternate ending proof

Friends alternate ending proof

OMG, you guys. This could actually happen. Someone get Lisa Kudrow on the horn right meow.

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39 Celebs Taylor Swift has brought up onstage with her (VIDEOS)

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But Swift fans and their parents are more than willing to shell out their hard-earned dollars to see their idol and, in a way, they are kind of getting a good deal.

Swift loves to indulge her fans and her live performances are just one way she likes to do so. Fans are undoubtedly showing up just to lay their eyes on the singer and hear her sing, but when it comes to Swift concerts, the headliner rarely shows up alone.

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In other words, Swifty loves to constantly parade her famous friends onstage. Here are all of the members of the T-Swift entourage who have graced fans with their presence during a show.

1. Lisa Kudrow/Phoebe Buffay

Lisa Kudrow joins Taylor Swift on stage

Lisa Kudrow joins Taylor Swift on stage

Lisa Kudrow taking the stage as her Friends alter ego, Phoebe, to join Swift for a rousing rendition of "Smelly Cat" isn't really something you would expect from the 1989 tour, but what a humdinger of a surprise that must have been. We love how the ever-helpful Phoebs gives Swift some performance advice while onstage. "You have to really feel the lyrics," she advises.

2. Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake joins Taylor Swift on stage

Justin Timberlake joins Taylor Swift on stage

Who doesn't love JT and his hit song "Mirrors"? Fans at the Staples Center truly got a huge surprise during this show.

3. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez joins Taylor Swift on stage 1

Selena Gomez joins Taylor Swift on stage 1

Did we mention that Gomez, Timberlake and Kudrow all took the stage during the same show? Crazy, right?

Being that Swift and Gomez are thick as thieves, this wasn't the first time Gomez has taken the stage with her BFF. Here's another clip featuring the two from Swift's 2011 Speak Now tour.

Selena Gomez joins Taylor Swift on stage 2

Selena Gomez joins Taylor Swift on stage 2

4. Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan joins Taylor Swift on stage

Luke Bryan joins Taylor Swift on stage

The 1989 and Speak Now tours weren't the only ones that got some love from Swift's powerhouse friends. Nashville fans got a real kick in the pants when Bryan joined Swift in 2013 during her Red tour and the two performed his hit, "I Don't Want This Night to End."

5. John Legend

John Legend joins Taylor Swift on stage

John Legend joins Taylor Swift on stage

Legend definitely brings the class the second he steps onstage. We love how Swift's gown totally complements his piano performance and their duet.

6. and 7. Beck and St. Vincent

Beck and St. Vincent join Taylor Swift on stage

Beck and St. Vincent join Taylor Swift on stage

Proving that the prom queen can hang with the artsy kids, too, Swift delighted audiences when she performed "Dreams" with St. Vincent, who won Best Alternative Music Album at the 2015 Grammys, and Beck, who took home the Album of the Year award at this year's Grammys.

8. and 9. Julia Roberts and Joan Baez

Julia Roberts and Joan Baez join Taylor Swift on stage

Julia Roberts and Joan Baez join Taylor Swift on stage

It was dance party U.S.A. when Roberts and legendary singer and activist Baez joined Swift onstage while she performed "Style."

10. Little Mix

Little Mix joins Taylor Swift on stage

Little Mix joins Taylor Swift on stage

Swift recently brought Little Mix up on the stage with her on the 1989 tour and it was girl power all the way.

11.-16. Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Serena Williams, Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne and Martha Hunt

Taylor Swift and friends on stage

Taylor Swift and friends on stage

There was no "Bad Blood" when these besties took over the stage and turned it into a runway during Swift's performance of "Style."

17. Dan Reynolds

Dan Reynolds joins Taylor Swift on stage

Dan Reynolds joins Taylor Swift on stage

Swifty proved she could rock out with the best of them when she brought the Imagine Dragons frontman out for a duet of "Radioactive."

18. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez joins Taylor Swift on stage

Jennifer Lopez joins Taylor Swift on stage

Here's another awesome throwback to the Red tour in 2013 with Swift performing "Jenny from the Block" with Lopez.

19. The Weeknd

The Weeknd joins Taylor Swift on stage

The Weeknd joins Taylor Swift on stage

New Jersey fans were elated when Swift surprised them with a performance of "Can't Feel My Face" with The Weeknd in July 2015.

20. Fetty Wap

Fetty Wap joins Taylor Swift on stage

Fetty Wap joins Taylor Swift on stage

Did you know Swifty could rap, too? She totally held her own with Fetty Wap. Most of the clips of Swift rapping have been removed from the Internet for copyright reasons, but you can get the feel for it with this clip.

21. and 22. Ciara and Russell Wilson

Ciara and Russell Wilson join Taylor Swift on stage

Ciara and Russell Wilson join Taylor Swift on stage

Music and football fans alike were delighted when power couple Ciara and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson took to Swift's onstage runway in the Seahawks' hometown.

23. Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj joins Taylor Swift on stage

Nicki Minaj joins Taylor Swift on stage

How could these two ever feud when they are so darn cute together onstage?

24. Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas joins Taylor Swift on stage

Nick Jonas joins Taylor Swift on stage

Swift made fans around the world "Jealous" when she took to the stage with the sexy Jonas brother.

25. Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay joins Taylor Swift on stage

Mariska Hargitay joins Taylor Swift on stage

Fans in Philadelphia went crazy when Swift brought out the beautiful Hargitay, who also had a cameo in Swift's "Bad Blood" video.

26. Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran joins Taylor Swift on stage

Ed Sheeran joins Taylor Swift on stage

This really wouldn't be a list of Swift's besties without Sheeran! Swift brought the singer up with her to perform "Lego House" in London during the Red tour and it was nothing short of precious.

27. Lorde

Lorde joins Taylor Swift on stage

Lorde joins Taylor Swift on stage

Lorde and Swift really are the "Royals" of the music industry.

28. Sam Hunt

Sam Hunt joins Taylor Swift on stage

Sam Hunt joins Taylor Swift on stage

Should Calvin Harris be worried? Hunt and Swift certainly looked cozy together on that park bench in Chicago last month.

29. Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette joins Taylor Swift on stage

Alanis Morissette joins Taylor Swift on stage

"You Outta Know" that this duet was the most badass performance ever.

30. Natalie Maines

Natalie Maines joins Taylor Swift on stage

Natalie Maines joins Taylor Swift on stage

We always love it when Swifty gets back to her country roots, and when it's with a Dixie Chick, well, that's just perfection.

31. Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen joins Taylor Swift on stage

Ellen joins Taylor Swift on stage

Matching outfits never go out of style, especially when DeGeneres is involved.

32. Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba joins Taylor Swift on stage

Uzo Aduba joins Taylor Swift on stage

Fans totally got Crazy Eyes when Aduba joined Swift for a rendition of "White Horse."

33.-35. Matt LeBlanc, Chris Rock and Sean O'Pry

3 guys on stage with Taylor Swift

3 guys on stage with Taylor Swift

With an actor, a comedian and a supermodel, this trio gets the award for most random assortment of celebs. Is it just us, though, or do these guys look amazing together?

36. Mary J. Blige

Mary J Blige joins Taylor Swift on stage

Mary J Blige joins Taylor Swift on stage

It was a "Family Affair" when Blige heated up the stage with Swift, but there definitely wasn't any drama.

37. Ryan Tedder

Ryan Tedder joins Taylor Swift on stage

Ryan Tedder joins Taylor Swift on stage

The One Republic frontman and Swift totally brought the energy to this Staples Center performance in Los Angeles.

38. Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant joins Taylor Swift on stage

Kobe Bryant joins Taylor Swift on stage

Lakers fans were ecstatic when Bryant took his turn on the 1989 tour runway.

39. Fifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony joins Taylor Swift on stage

Fifth Harmony joins Taylor Swift on stage

Maybe they should change the band's name to Sixth Harmony. What do you think?

Olive oil: The secret ingredient you should be adding to your ice cream

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Try a sophisticated treat with olive oil and vanilla bean ice cream sandwiches

Have you ever used vanilla bean paste scraped from the pods in your recipes? If you have, you’ll know what I’m talking about when I say it makes all the difference in the world. I used it for this olive oil and vanilla bean ice cream, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love seeing the little flecks of it mixed in against the white background of the ice cream.

Olive oil and vanilla bean ice cream sandwiches are perfect for entertaining

This ice cream is rich and quite a treat. Paired with cookies more to the liking of grown-ups, this dessert quickly becomes an ice cream sandwich your guests will swoon over. The olive oil adds to the richness in a special way. It’s not overwhelming, but really a delight!

Olive oil and vanilla bean ice cream sandwiches recipe

You can save these ice cream sandwiches to serve for a special occasion when it’s just the adults around. They’re sophisticated yet fun and completely delicious.

Yields about 8 cups

Prep time: 5 minutes | Inactive time: 3-4 hours 20 minutes | Total time: 3-4 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy cream, divided
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons light-flavored olive oil
  • 1/2 whole vanilla bean, paste scraped out
  • Favorite cookies

Directions:

  1. To a bowl, add 1/4 cup of sugar, and then add the vanilla bean paste. Use a fork to mix the two together, working to break up the paste a bit. Add the remaining sugar, and mix to combine.
  2. To a medium bowl, add 1 cup of the heavy cream and the vanilla-sugar mixture. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add the remaining heavy cream, the whole milk and the olive oil, and whisk to combine.
  4. Transfer to a prepared ice cream maker, and churn according to the instructions for your maker.
  5. Freeze for several hours in a container with a lid. Once the ice cream has hardened, scoop, and add between 2 cookies.
  6. Serve immediately.

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Kim Kardashian reveals frightening update regarding her second pregnancy

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The reality star said this pregnancy will probably be her last pregnancy because she suffers from a very dangerous condition that at best will cost her her uterus and at worst could kill her.

Kardashian said she has placenta accreta, a condition that causes the placenta to grow through and outside of the uterus. According to the Mayo Clinic, it can cause premature birth and often necessitates a hysterectomy because otherwise infection and hemorrhage can kill the mother.

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"It was over a year of trying, and I had so many complications," she told C magazine of her and Kanye West's struggle to conceive their second baby. "I had this condition called placenta accreta. There were a couple of little operations to fix all that, so that created a little hole in my uterus, which I think made it really tough to get pregnant again. It was a long road. I would go to the doctor in Beverly Hills every day at five in the morning to get tested to see if I was ovulating.

"Well, they think I’ll have placenta accreta again, so if the placenta grows a little bit deeper than it did last time, then they are prepared to have my uterus removed, which is a little scary for me. I think we’re just gonna go day by day, see how overwhelming it is, and see how the delivery goes."

So scary! Hopefully Kardashian's medical team can keep her pregnancy healthy.

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Snooki goes on a Twitter rant to defend her marriage (VIDEO)

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Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has already told everyone that her husband did not cheat on her using the website. This came shortly after she slammed fellow reality TV star Anna Duggar for standing by her cheating man, Josh Duggar, after he admitted to not only cheating but also being addicted to porn.

In her most recent rant, Snooki struck down claims that her marriage is on the rocks because she was spotted not wearing her wedding rings.

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She said, "FYI I don't wear my wedding rings because they're too big and I need to resize them so I won't lose them. I’m still happily married."

Snooki tweet 1

Snooki tweet 1

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She also retweeted a few fans' sentiments backing her up in the wake of all these marriage problem accusations.

Snooki tweet 2

Snooki tweet 2

Snooki tweet 3

Snooki tweet 3

She also, in true Jersey Shore alum fashion, took to Instagram to post a short video of herself "losing her mind" over all "these tabloids."

Snooki snap chat

Snooki snap chat

This is the Snooki we grew to love and laugh at during her reality show days.

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Do you believe what she says about her husband not cheating? Do you believe her excuse for not wearing her rings? Or do you think she’s just trying to save face?

Bar's sexist decision to hire naked women as fruit platters backfires

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The decision was part of the bar's tropical theme night and saw guests picking food off the women, as well as being hand-fed.

The bar, seemingly unaware of just how offensive this behaviour was, took to Facebook on Wednesday to post a photo along with the caption, "Amazing night to officially launch to the public. More pics to come tomorrow! #‎cruisebarsydney #‎launch #‎sydney."

Sydney's Cruise Bar makes horrible decision to use women as fruit platters

Image: Cruise Bar/Facebook

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But the internet has reacted with disgust. Comments on the Facebook post include, "Disgusting absolutely disgusting !! Women are NOT food platters !!! Women are Mothers and daughters and should be shown respect. Boycott !" and "Are you out of your minds? Serving food on women's bodies is not only tasteless but is also promoting a culture where women are objectified. This is the 21st century and it is NOT ok."

Another critic agreed, writing a lengthy comment about how horrible this was, and blaming all those involved, including the models and attendees.

Cruise Bar slammed for controversial decision

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The bar has also been slammed on Twitter:

Cruise Bar slammed for naked women fruit platters

Cruise Bar slammed for naked women fruit platters

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Cruise Bar slammed for naked women fruit platters 2

Cruise Bar slammed for naked women fruit platters 3

Cruise Bar slammed for naked women fruit platters 3

Cruise Bar slammed for naked women fruit platters 4

Cruise Bar slammed for naked women fruit platters 4

Are you outraged, too? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

One teen's surprising reaction to the One Direction hiatus

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They take to social media to voice their emotions. YouTube is filled with girls crying hysterically when Zayn Malik left. The mother of Louis Tomlinson's unborn child was harassed on Twitter. And now the band has announced a hiatus, leading to speculation about their breakup.

My 14-year-old daughter doesn't get why her peers are freaking out. Sure, she made a RIP sign to put over Zayn's face on her favorite 1D poster, is convinced Taylor Swift is the only girl worthy of Harry Styles and stayed up all night stalking the Internet for confirmation that Louis was really going to be a dad… but she's also profoundly wise.

She told me, "I don't know why everyone's making a big deal. Friends fight. People get new jobs. People grow up. Relationships end. People start families. They are just real people, living real lives."

Let's break this down:

Friends fight. The boys have shared some pretty intense tweets, ever since Zayn left the group. My girl and her friends have also shared bad blood on occasion. Sometimes they work it out, sometimes the friendships are done.

People get new jobs. Sometimes they change careers completely. To their fans, the One Direction guys seem to be best friends, but they're actually co-workers. Leaving a job and talking smack about your former employer and co-workers (a.k.a. burning bridges) is immature and unprofessional—but, sadly, it's something most of us experience at one point in adulthood.

People grow up. Harry, Louis, Niall, Liam and Zayn were in their teens when One Direction started. They're now in their 20s. A lot changes in five-odd years.

Relationships end. One Direction fans became frantic when Zayn and his fiancé, Perrie, broke up. She was speculated to be a big part of his split with 1D, so fans are especially heartbroken "Zerrie" didn't make it. Relationships are hard. Period. Then add youth, fame and lack of privacy to the mix? Ugh.

People start families. Louis is going to be 24. He's a grown man. Maybe a baby right now wasn't his plan, but he's stepping up.

Friends fight. People get new jobs. People grow up. Relationships end. People start families."

So much truth.

They are just real people, living real lives."

I'm telling you, my kid is wise beyond her years.

One Direction is (was?) made up of humans. Gorgeous, talented, charismatic humans—but humans.

They're going to make mistakes. Things are going to get messy sometimes.

And that's okay for our tweens and teens to see.

Because their lives are going to be filled with twists, turns, mistakes and messes, too.

You know, 'cause they're also humans.

Miley Cyrus throws shade at Nicki Minaj right before the VMAs

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Miley Cyrus has chosen her side — and it may make things awkward on Sunday.

Just days before the MTV Video Music Awards, Cyrus did an interview with The New York Times about her gig hosting the show. In the candid sit-down, she addressed the Twitter feud that happened between Minaj and Swift over nominations, and we think it's pretty safe to say Cyrus is Team Swift all the way.

Although, Cyrus admits she didn't follow the feud because she didn't really care to familiarize herself with the drama.

"I didn't follow it," she said. "You know what I always say? Not that this is jealousy, but jealousy does the opposite of what you want it to — that's a yoga mantra. People forget that the choices that they make and how they treat people in life affect you in a really big way. If you do things with an open heart and you come at things with love, you would be heard and I would respect your statement. But I don't respect your statement because of the anger that came with it."

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She continued, "And it's not anger like, 'Guys, I'm frustrated about some things that are a bigger issue.' You made it about you. Not to sound like a bitch, but that's like, 'Eh, I didn't get my VMA'... if you want to make it about race, there's a way you could do that. But don't make it just about yourself. Say: 'This is the reason why I think it's important to be nominated. There's girls everywhere with this body type.'"

But then, she really threw some shade.

"What I read sounded very Nicki Minaj, which, if you know Nicki Minaj is not too kind," she said. "It's not very polite."

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Do you agree? Are you on Swift's side, too? Or do you think Minaj had a point when she called out Swift and the VMAs? Head down to the comments and tell us what you think!


Fans bash Kim Zolciak's makeup-free selfie (PHOTO)

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta alumna posted a gorgeous makeup-free selfie to Instagram, showing off her fresh face right after a facial.

"A fun morning @magnoliamedspa with @briellebiermann getting our Hydra facials!" she wrote alongside the pic. "You guys know I’m obsessed with skincare! My skincare line coming soon. Obviously the sun is shining and there is a strange glare on my boobs for gosh sakes."

Kim Zolciak plastic surgery rumors

Kim Zolciak plastic surgery rumors

Zolciak, 37, looks half her age with her blond hair tied up and her makeup-free skin looking absolutely flawless.

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But, of course, haters gonna hate.

A number of people took to the comments section on the photo to spread more plastic surgery rumors about Zolciak, insisting the reality star has had work done.

"Just saw the what happens live.. Please stop lying about your nose I've never commented and I've watched your show for a few seasons. clearly your nose is different , do you think we are all stupid. ... and having your daughter lie about it just makes me sick to my stomach that's why people hate on you [sic]," one commenter wrote, tagging Zolciak in her comment. Another chimed in, "With all do respect... but your nose look plastic fantastic, why? Why such a gorgeous woman go for the cute button nose [sic]?"

Zolciak has been battling plastic surgery rumors for months, though she insists she's never had a procedure done on her face. In March, to combat nose job rumors, she posted side-by-side pics of herself and her two daughters, showing off their similar noses.

"I guess we ALL had nose jobs," she captioned the pic.

And in June, she tweeted back at a fan who accused her of going under the knife, saying, "This is ridiculous! Top doctors my ass! I have not had surgery on my face period!!!!"

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Do you believe Zolciak when she says she's never had plastic surgery on her face? Or do you think her fans are onto something? Head down to the comments and let us know.

Big Brother: Is Johnny Mac's return a good or bad thing?

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Tonight was the long-awaited competition that brought one of the jury members back into the house. Much to the delight of most fans, the jury member who came back in never really left! That is right, Johnny Mac quickly won the right to return back to the Big Brother house. While most fans are happy, others are a little upset. The excitement, however, caused "Johnny Mac" to start trending on Twitter.

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The good

Johnny Mac is a hard man to get down. He is always entertaining, always positive and just sneaky enough that he is intriguing to the other houseguests and fans. Johnny Mac returning to the house can completely turn the house upside down and change the projection of the rest of the game.

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Big Brother Johnny Mac thinking

Vanessa is currently Head of Household and, while she made it clear that she would not vote against the twins when it came to voting Johnny Mac out, maybe she will change her mind. Perhaps now she will team up with Johnny Mac and decide that this is the perfect time to do something smart, like break up the twins or get out one of the "sweet" contestants, like Meg or Jason. Johnny Mac has a good chance of making it further in the house now that he has gotten back into it.

Johnny Mac America's Favorite

Johnny Mac America's Favorite

Only reason I watch Big Brother

Only reason I watch Big Brother

Johnny Mac back

Johnny Mac back

The bad

Johnny Mac could also find himself stuck in a "rewind" week where he ends up once again on the block and fighting for his life in the game. If he doesn't win the Power of Veto, he will most likely be heading back to the jury house next week and fans will have no more hope of him possibly winning the game. This would make thousands of Johnny Mac fans very, very sad.

Johnny Mac back

Johnny Mac back

Big Brother mean girls

Big Brother mean girls

Big Brother same noms as last week

Big Brother same noms as last week

Big Brother Johnny Mac happy

And the faithful

There are a lot of reasons why fans want to see Johnny Mac back in the game. Maybe it is how entertaining he is. Maybe it is his laugh, which makes everyone laugh, whether they are laughing with him or laughing at him. Maybe it is just his game play that, until recently, always seemed to be leading the pack, not falling behind. Fans are enamored with Johnny Mac for whatever reason and the love tonight was very apparent.

Johnny Mac is funny

Johnny Mac is funny

Holy Holy Holy Johnny Mac

Holy Holy Holy Johnny Mac

RT if you love JMac

RT if you love JMac

Are you happy to see Johnny Mac back in the game? Who do you think will win Big Brother?

I won’t let allergies slow my kids down, and you shouldn’t either

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Liam is like me – allergic to things from the outdoors. Whether its pollen or ragweed, sometimes nature can really slow us down. I don’t want to miss a single day of spring, summer or fall with my boy because I know that he is growing up faster than I can handle.

Liam

If he wants to race in the backyard with some friends, there shouldn't be any hesitation. Childhood is about getting up and going, about jumping off a diving board, climbing over a fence, building a fort and never looking back. The world is waiting for my children, and I am here to make sure they are ready for their journey.

On some days, my son needs some allergy relief. I found Children’s Claritin® Grape Flavored Syrup to work well for two different reasons.

  1. It actually does what it's supposed to do — helps relieve my child's allergy symptoms all day long.
  2. My child doesn't protest taking it! As a mom, you know what I'm talking about! I don't need the struggle, the chaos, the fighting. I just need to offer up medicine that will work and medicine that my children will take.

Children's Claritin® Grape Flavored Syrup is a non-drowsy oral allergy brand for children ages 2 and up. It's dye-free, sugar-free, alcohol-free, lactose-free and gluten free that also tastes great!

If you are looking for 24-hour relief of a runny nose, sneezing, itchy-watery eyes and itchy nose or throat, this is the allergy medicine for you.

So, don't worry the next time you see pollen. You can still have a great family day out!

For more information about Children's Claritin® Grape Flavored Syrup, click here.

Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored collaboration between Claritin and SheKnows.

The Big Bang Theory: Season 9 spoilers to hold you over until the premiere

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On Monday, Sept. 21, The Big Bang Theory will return with a brand-new episode, but until then, let's talk scoop for Season 9. For those who don't recall, Season 8 ended with Penny and Leonard running off to Vegas to get married, Amy and Sheldon breaking up, Sheldon having what appeared to be an engagement ring for Amy, Raj declaring his love for Emily instead of calling it quits and Howard and Bernadette trying to give Stuart the boot from their house.

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So, what will the premiere episode and the rest of the season bring? Here are spoilers that will hopefully hold you over until TBBT's return. Warning: There are some major spoilers, so stop reading if you don't want to be spoiled.

1. There are a lot of loose ends

Sheldon

Image: Giphy

Mayim Bialik, who plays Amy Farrah Fowler, revealed some scoop about Amy and Sheldon on her Kveller blog. Not only did she reveal that the Season 9 opener "picks up literally less than 24 hours after Season 8 ended," but that there are a lot of loose ends. "It doesn’t tie everything up in a neat package; our show rarely does that," she wrote. "It’s a lot of group scenes, and some really good one-on-one scenes as well. Kevin Sussman ('Stuart') is back with some lines that are making me crack up in rehearsal already. It’s a great season opener."

2. Leonard's "other woman" will pop up

Penny

Image: Giphy

Remember that "other woman" Leonard kissed while on his North Sea expedition and it caused friction with Penny, since Leonard divulged the secret on their way to elope? Well, TVLine reports that Melissa Tang will play Mandy, said other woman. She'll appear in the second episode.

3. Star Wars will take over an episode

Sheldon

Image: Giphy

How can TBBT not include an episode about the new Star Wars movie? Per executive producer Steve Molaro, The Force Awakens will be featured somehow. "We’re talking about how that will be weaved into [the guys’] lives," Molaro said. "And we have some really cool ideas."

4. The fate of Sheldon's ring will be revealed

Amy Farrah Fowler

Image: Giphy

Per Entertainment Weekly, more details will be revealed about Sheldon's engagement ring. However, that's all that's being unveiled at the moment.

5. There are a lot of returning faces

Howard

Image: Giphy

In addition to the return of Stuart as mentioned above by Bialik, Entertainment Weekly also reports that Laurie Metcalf (Sheldon's mother) will appear in the Season 9 premiere and Keith Carradine (Penny's father) will show up in the third episode.

6. Leonard and Penny's wedding

Leonard

Image: Giphy

Are you ready for this? TVLine exclusively revealed that Penny and Leonard will get married in the premiere episode. However, exec-producer Molaro said "that’s really only the beginning of the story. As fun and as great as it is to see them get married, that’s only part of it." He added, "We’re nine years in and we want to keep things moving forward, as well as exciting and scary and fun. And I think this a great way to do it. Penny has had commitment issues for years and years now, especially when it comes to Leonard, and even she feels, 'How much longer are we going to go back and forth on this? Let’s just jump in and hope for the best.'"

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Are you even more excited for new episodes?

The Big Bang Theory returns Monday, Sept. 21 at 8/7c on CBS.

Kim K addresses the claims that she has turned her back on Caitlyn Jenner

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A source claims that Kim, Khloé and Kourtney have "turned their backs" on Jenner and "there's not a lot of love for Caitlyn," according to Us Weekly via InTouch.

But reps for Kim are saying that the information just isn't true and that she remains supportive of Jenner, according to Britain's Mirror.

More: Rob Kardashian shows support for Kourtney but not Caitlyn in recent post (photo)

The root of the alleged tension between the Kardashian sisters and Jenner dates back to Jenner's famous Vanity Fair cover story, in which she came out as a transgender woman and also had some not-so-nice things to say about Kim, Khloé and Kourtney's mother, Kris Jenner.

"Vanity Fair was the start of the downfall," the Us Weekly source said. "It came out and they looked like idiots, they first saw the article on Twitter!"

Another source added, "The Kardashians were furious when they realized she took jabs at Kris, a lot of times she wasn't very nice. They are so incensed that they may be done with Caitlyn for good" and "Caitlyn has this aura around her that she is better than them... The bad blood has led to a cease in communication."

More: Caitlyn Jenner's son makes a rude comment about their family's past

The fact that the sisters haven't been photographed with Jenner for several weeks doesn't help quiet the rumors. They last posted photos together while celebrating younger sister Kylie Jenner's 18th birthday.

Kim K the parent trap

Kim K the parent trap

Kim also confronted Jenner about her harsh words about the family on Jenner's show, I Am Cait, which shows that there are, at the very least, hurt feelings.

Kim confronts Caitlyn

Kim confronts Caitlyn

While the video demonstrates that bad blood of some sort does, indeed, exist, just because the girls have stuck up for themselves as well as their mother and asked for clarification about what Jenner has said in the media doesn't mean they have "turned their backs" on Caitlyn.

More: Kris Jenner disputes Caitlyn's version of their breakup

It's also totally possible that all of this drama is completely fabricated, considering the sources of all the information.

7 Crazy cool things from the Internet this week your kids will love

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1. Doggy duet

National Dog Day was Wednesday, and more likely than not, you saw tons of people posting cute photos of their pooches on social media. But have you seen the video of Victor Oladipo of the Orlando Magic and his dog singing a duet together? Beyond cute. (And his caption!) — Fox Sports

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dog

More: Frozen-inspired slushies — a treat worth watching the movie again for

2. Coolest cake ever

Coolest parents ever. Check out this unbelievable birthday cake parents made their Transformers-obsessed 6-year-old son. The cake literally transforms after the birthday boy makes his wish! And you thought your chocolate cake was cool. — BuzzFeed

transformers cake

transformers cake

3. Vampire kitty

Meet Loki. The latest animal darling of the Internet. What sets this sweet rescue kitty apart from the rest? The fact that she's got two pointy canine teeth that jut downward, making her look a bit... well, like a vampire! — The Huffington Post

vampire cat

vampire cat

4. Cool new trend?

Apparently in Beijing there's a new trend. And it's walking around with a sprout "growing" out of your head. Would you try it? — Fusion

sprouts growing out of head

sprouts growing out of head

More: 9 Coolest things from the Internet this week to share with your kids

5. Yucky chocolate

Ever think a child would meet a piece of chocolate they didn't like/hoard? Apparently you've never seen a kiddo eat dark chocolate. Prepare to crack up while you watch kids try dark chocolate for the first time in a — genius — Isreali ad for Splendid chocolate. Also, prepare to be in the mood for chocolate. — Adweek

splendid chocolate

splendid chocolate

6. Holy makeup!

Some people are just talented. And this woman who magically transforms herself into a Siberian husky using makeup is among those people. This is unreal. — BuzzFeed

siberian husky

siberian husky

More: 7 Gorgeous baby crafts that double as nursery decor

7. Yum?

Much to parents' chagrin, kids aren't always the best when it comes to trying new food, but these kids' reactions to trying different foods from around the world are hilarious. The best line? "This looks like a big piece of doo surrounded by corn." Not sure what's grosser: this or dark chocolate. — MTV

trying new food

trying new food

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Moms sound off on the worst parenting advice they've ever gotten (VIDEO)

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Me (screaming): "Olivia, get down from the top of the refrigerator! You're going to get hurt!"

Grandmother (yelling): "She will be fine! Look, I raised you, and you're still alive. Plus, if she falls, she will learn." And as she grabs Olivia, "Right, Grandma Baby?"

Me (thinking): If that were me at that age, I would have gotten bopped on the head.

More: Stranger's lecture for naughty kids at state fair is one every mom will love

Anyhow, my point is that grandkids get away with things with grandparents. Grandparents' advice is often good... because it generally benefits the child. Olivia's grandparents are great with medical advice: how to take care of a cut, fever, etc. That's great advice, especially home remedies they know — awesome.

But honestly speaking, when advice is given, it's always OK to nod your head and say "thank you." Then it's up to you as the parent to use that advice. If you think the advice is absurd, then do what your gut tells you. There is always a learning experience to this parenting stuff.

More: What the first 2 years of your kid's life is really like for parents (VIDEO)


8 Times Miley Cyrus has proved she actually is a good role model

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1. The start of her Happy Hippie Foundation

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Cyrus launched the nonprofit organization, which supports LGBTQ and homeless youth, earlier this year. The mantra of the organization reads, “Our mission is to rally young people to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBT youth and other vulnerable populations."

It's a cause that's dear to Cyrus, who doesn't consider herself either gay or straight, and wants to help other young teens feel free to express their own sexuality the way they wish. As she wrote in an op-ed for the foundation, "No one should have to hide who they really are, no matter what his or her name, gender, status or orientation. "

2. Being unashamed of her sexuality

Cyrus has been candid about her open view of sexuality several times. Most recently, she identified herself as pansexual, telling Elle UK, "I’m very open about it — I’m pansexual. But I’m not in a relationship. I’m 22, I’m going on dates, but I change my style every two weeks, let alone who I’m with."

More: Miley Cyrus throws shade at Nicki Minaj right before the VMAs

3. Valuing love and acceptance over the norm

Cyrus has continuously discussed the importance of being open and accepting of other people's differences, instead of being judgmental or critical. It's a lesson that she's had to relearn herself in recent months, as she recently told Marie Claire. "Lately, I've been talking a lot about my being gender-fluid and gender-neutral. And some people snarl at that," she said. "They want to judge me. People need more conventional role models, I guess. But I just don't care to be that person."

4. Being unafraid to be herself

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"I don't really stress too much about being out there. There's nothing left to catch me doing," she said. "You want to hack my e-mail so you can find my nude pictures? I'll just f***ing put them up."

More: Miley Cyrus makes Robin Thicke sound like a major sleaze

5. Being open about her own evolution

While Cyrus has certainly come a long way from her Hannah Montana days, her evolution isn't over yet and she's admitted that time and time again. Looking back on her now-infamous 2013 VMAs performance, she told The New York Times,  "I still love it. But I now watch it, and I see someone that isn’t me now."

6. Proving that fame isn't everything

"People get more famous, so that they can make their brand more famous, so that they can sell more shit, so that they can make more money. It's a never-ending cycle," she said. "Getting more money, having more hits, being the lead in the movie — those things might stimulate you, but they don't make you happy. I've experienced it all already, and I'm telling you firsthand, it doesn't."

7. Acknowledging the importance of independence

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“There are times in my life where I’ve had boyfriends or girlfriends. And there are times where I just love being with myself and don’t want to give part of myself away to someone else," Cyrus told Time earlier this year. "I think that’s a new freedom for women, especially. I don’t know that my mother would have been able to be 22 and secure in being alone. But my future doesn’t rely on having a partner.”

More: 12 Best quotes from celebs who refuse to label their sexuality

8. Embracing female empowerment

"Being a woman, that’s everything to me," Cyrus told Out. "Without women there is no life. I’m empowered as well, because I really feel like I hold something that’s the secret in all of life and the power of it."

Celebrity Big Brother kicks Tila Tequila off the show for her Hitler support

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Tequila quickly became one of the most controversial contestants in the history of the show when fans started complaining about her rants supporting Hitler, and even started a petition to get her removed.

The detractors reminded show producers of that time the reality star donned a Nazi uniform in front of Auschwitz and posted several long diatribes supporting history's most vicious killer.

Tila Tequila Nazi pic

Tila Tequila Nazi pic

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In a series of blog posts that have since been deleted, Tequila wrote, "He was not a bad person as they have painted him out to be. Not even close!!! Here is a man who was not a coward, stood up for his country in a DESPERATE TIME OF NEED (unlike all of our cowardly leaders), and yet not only did he try his best to help his country and people get out of what was a time of depression, economic collapse, high unemployment, amongst many other things… he lost the war AND was painted out to be a monster after his death. This is what breaks my heart.

"Hitler was a good man and it takes some f***ing balls for someone to say this out loud this day and age, especially for a public figure like myself, but you know what? SOMEONE NEEDS TO SPEAK THE TRUTH WITHOUT FEAR! Otherwise the dark cabal who currently control the world and all of the world bankers will continue to feed you their lies, feed off your emotions, take advantage of your emotions and will continue to keep you THEIR SLAVE!"

Despite this, she denied being an anti-Semite. "I am not going to sit here and say that I hate Jewish people because that is not the case nor is this about Jews," she wrote. "It is about Hitler and his side of the story that was never told since he was not the victor. However, those of you with a closed mind can think I am being anti-Semite [sic] all you want because I already told you that I am not, nor will I repeat myself again.

"What do you think war is about? People DIE in wars that is why I am against wars… I understand the Jewish people went through some shit too, but hey guess what?? SO DID THE MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE WHO SUFFERED IN EVERY SINGLE WAR THST [sic] TOOK PLACE! You were NOT the only ones! So please, if the rest of us can forgive and forget maybe it's time you do also!!!"

More: Big Brother contestant GinaMarie fired for being racist

When the matter was brought to the attention of Celebrity Big Brother producers, they took action immediately.

“Unfortunately, Channel 5 and Endemol did not know about the views and attitudes Tila had expressed in social media postings prior to her involvement in Celebrity Big Brother," a Channel 5 spokesman told Mirror Online.

"When they were brought to our attention, she was called to the Diary Room for a discussion with producers and was subsequently removed from the house. The views Tila had expressed, and permitted to remain uncorrected, are totally unacceptable and, accordingly, her continued involvement in the program was untenable.”

The star has not yet commented on the uproar or her removal from the house.

More: Big Brother houseguests are throwing around racial slurs

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Bravo star arrested for allegedly harming her husband and children

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The reality star was arrested earlier in the month after an alleged domestic disturbance at the Georgia home she shares with her husband, Dr. John Connors, according to People magazine.

Reports allege that Connors attacked her husband on Aug. 13 after he confronted her with text messages he had found on her phone from another man. Dr. Connors reportedly threatened to take the couple's three children into his custody.

More: Bravo star Greg Plitt dead at 37 following horrific accident

Two of the three children witnessed the disturbance.

"John stated that he and Jill argued about the matter in the kitchen, and he told Jill she could not cheat on him, and that he would take the children if he needed to," the police report stated, according to People. "John said Jill immediately became violent and she started striking him in the face with closed-hand punches. John stated Jill then started to tear his T-shirt, and she scratched him all over his neck and upper body with her fingernails. John said he had no choice but to call 911, because he was being attacked."

More: Joe Giudice's Bravo special: 6 Things you need to know

"John said when he called 911, Jill grabbed a knife or sharp object and started to cut herself in the arm and chest," the report continued. "John said while she cut herself, she yelled 'He's cutting me!' John attempted to retreat to a separate room, and then he tried to close the door. John said Jill stuck her hand in between the door and the door frame, and she tried to stop him from closing the door. John said her hand was injured from that part of the incident."

Connors told officers, "It all happened so fast, and I don't know how it happened. I do not know where the knife is." She also said that her husband had slammed the door on her hand.

Connors was arrested the day after the alleged assault for domestic violence and cruelty to children, and was released after being held for one day, according to TMZ.

More: Bravo star opens up about society's double standards on motherhood

The couple filed for divorce on Aug. 19.

30-Minute tofu and veggie stir-fry — better than takeout and almost as easy

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This is a vegetarian dish I often rely on when I know that time is short, but the flavors make it seem like a special meal. It's easy: just tofu and fresh veggies, along with soy sauce, ginger, peanuts, sesame and oyster sauce to give it an Asian flair. And the great thing about it is that it is very healthy.

Serve this with hot steamed white rice, and you will be in for a delicious vegetarian Asian dinner, all made from scratch in your own kitchen.

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Sautéed tofu and vegetables in oyster sauce recipe

This simple sautéed vegetarian dish using tofu and vegetables is made even more delicious with the addition of oyster sauce.

Serves 4

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Olive oil
  • 7 ounces tofu, cubed
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1-1/2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Hot steamed rice, for serving

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice and water (leaving a little to be mixed with the cornstarch), then adjust the taste if needed. Set aside.
  2. In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the reserved water, and set aside.
  3. In a wok or large saucepan over medium heat with olive oil, sauté the tofu. When it turns light golden brown, add the garlic, onion and ginger. Toss for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add the vegetables, and toss for about 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce mixture, lower the heat, cover, and cook for about 12 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.
  6. When the vegetables are cooked, add the oyster sauce and cornstarch mixture, and toss for another 3 minutes.
  7. Mix in the peanuts, sesame seeds and sesame oil.
  8. Serve with hot steamed rice.

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Sweet and sticky cashew tofu
Coconut-crusted tofu with spicy peanut sauce

A super simple way to recover an old lamp shade

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Go eyeball the current lamp shades in your home (I'll wait... whistle whistle whistle), and if you feel like it's time to recover the lamp shades, then rest assured knowing that it is so simple to do (again, just three steps). It actually took me longer to stop and take photos for this post than to actually recover the lamp shades.

DIY Lamp Shade

DIY Lamp Shade

DIY Lamp Shade

DIY Lamp Shade

DIY Lamp Shade

Supplies: 

  1. Old or boring lamp shade
  2. Fabric (one that isn't sheer so you don't see the stains from the old shade) 
  3. Iron (to smooth out the fabric wrinkles) 
  4. Scissors (to cut the fabric at least 1-1/2" larger than the shade
  5. Glue (I experimented using a hot glue gun and Liquid Stitch and prefer the latter because the glue gun kept burning my fingers, ouch!
  6. Your camera (so you can share your awesome creation with us at experts@sheknows.com and hello@adasdesigninc.com)

Directions: 

  1. iron fabric (use steam if needed to tame those darn wrinkles!) 
  2. cut the fabric edges (1-1/2" on each side and fold over twice in preparation to glue
  3. glue the folded fabric edges onto the stained (boring, ugly, etc.) lamp shade

I found no need to glue the body of the fabric onto the shade. Gluing the edges(top, bottom and side) held the fabric in place perfectly. Plus, it's not like we are dancing with our lamp shades that it will have much movement. Hmmm, unless you do dance with your lamps. If you do, keep it to yourself. It's totally weird. Then again, you may love your "new" fabric shades so much that you may not be able to resist dancing. In that case, dance away! Rock those happy moves!

DIY Lamp Shade

DIY Lamp Shade

I folded the fabric twice so the ends didn't fray, and then glued the edges of the shade. At first, I started gluing it with a hot glue gun, then I started hearing profanity and realized that it was coming from me. Apparently, I was burning my fingers touching the hot glue pressing the fabric edge fold down (%#@& — sorry, I had a flashback). So, I went to my go-to glue for fabrics, Liquid Stitch (also known to be the glue for those of us who despise sewing machines).

DIY Lamp Shade

Glue the top and bottom edges of the shade...

DIY Lamp Shade

Glue the side of the shade...

DIY Lamp Shade

Admire your work... Take a photo and share your creation with pride knowing that your lamps shade is unique because 1) you picked the individual fabric customized to color, design and style that you love, 2) no one else has your lamp shade and 3) you created it.

DIY Lamp Shade

DIY Lamp Shade

For more fun economical solutions, mosey on over to my website here. Happy decorating!

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