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Sister Wives' Robyn Brown reveals why she has yet to name her baby (PHOTOS)

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Robyn tweeted a photo with her fellow wives.

More: Sister Wives releases new details on the birth of Kody Brown's 18th baby

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"We are so blessed!" tweeted Robyn.

As for what this little lady will be named, that's still a mystery. Robyn told People, "Right now we haven't decided on a name. We have been searching for the right one for months, but nothing has felt right. We are just getting to know her now and waiting until she whispers it in our ear."

Their baby girl was born at home two days past her due date. The couple's midwife, April Karmani, and Robyn's parents, Paul and Alice Sullivan, were present when their daughter made her debut.

More: Sister Wives' Kody Brown's wives open up about his parenting skills

Kody, his three wives and their combined 17 children are thrilled to welcome the newest Brown to the family. It seems like she feels the same way.

Robyn says, "'Baby Sister' is already opening her eyes and seems to love listening to all the voices of her big family talk around her."

She continues, "It was such a beautiful moment when the family was all gathered together to meet our newest sweet addition!"

More: Sister Wives star reveals baby's gender

This is the second child for Robyn and Kody, who have a 3-year old son named Solomon. The couple married in 2014. They'd previously had a spiritual marriage, but after Kody divorced his first wife, Meri Brown, he went down the aisle with Robyn in order to adopt her children from a previous marriage.

No word on when Sister Wives Season 7 will begin, but I think we can assume little baby Brown will be front and center in the new season!


Sundance documentary releases provocative poster about abortion rights

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Trapped is a powerful new documentary that focuses on TRAP laws (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) and clinics that struggle to comply with them. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case surrounding these controversial laws in March and could have an impact on Roe v. Wade, the ruling that made abortion in America legal in 1973.
TRAP regulations, particularly in the Southern states, make it incredibly difficult for clinics to keep their doors open by making doctors who perform abortions jump through unnecessary regulatory hoops, such as requiring doctors to obtain admitting privileges to local hospitals or widening hallways. The TRAP laws have seriously diminished access to abortion. In Mississippi, just one abortion clinic remains open.

Film director, Dawn Porter, describes her documentary this way, "Trapped interweaves the personal stories behind these regulatory battles: from the physician who crisscrosses the country assuring medical services are available; to the strong women and men who run the clinics; to the lawyers leading the legal charge to eliminate these laws; to the women they are all determined to help. In this feature length character driven film, our main characters fight alongside a dedicated cadre of attorneys to preserve abortion rights in a country living with the mistaken belief that Roe v. Wade still protects a woman's right to choose."

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The poster for the film shows the image of the U.S. Capitol building inside a woman's body, suggesting that the government is trying to control and regulate our bodies.

Trapped premieres Jan. 24 at the Sundance Film Festival.

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A photo of Beyoncé at Blue Ivy's birthday sparks pregnancy rumors, again

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A new photo surfaced of Beyoncé wearing a white shirt while at Duff's Cake Mix, a do-it-yourself cake and cupcake decorating studio. She was there celebrating her daughter Blue Ivy’s 4th birthday.

More: Beyoncé pregnant with baby No. 2?

In the photo, there appears to be a bulge around Beyoncé's middle, which has fans salivating that a new baby Carter may be on the way.

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beyonce pregnancy photo

@BK4JZ tweeted, "OK that time it's pretty clear, she's pregnant."

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I say, "Not so fast!" Given that she's in a cake and cupcake decorating studio, it could easily be a carb-overload bump. We've all been there.

The shirt appears to be more like a sweatshirt, so it could easily be from a weird fold of her shirt combined with a high-waisted pant.

Of course, it could also be the sign of a future music superstar set to debut in 2016.

More: 25 Times Beyoncé, Jay Z and Blue Ivy were the cutest family ever

It's really far too difficult to say. Beyoncé and Jay Z are ultra-private and held off on announcing Beyoncé's first pregnancy until it was too difficult for her to continue to hide the bump.

In an interview with Oprah in 2013, Beyoncé revealed that she kept her pregnancy with Blue Ivy a secret because she had suffered a miscarriage in the past. “It's one of the reasons I did not share I was pregnant the second time and… it was hard. So many people go through it, and at the end I have my daughter and there is hope and I feel so fortunate.”

In the interview, she told Oprah that she wanted more kids with husband Jay Z, saying, “I definitely want another child, but it was also important for me to do what I love, and I love to perform. I love to make music so I wanted to have my daughter. Maybe after the next tour I’ll have another baby.”

The tour is over, but given Beyoncé's reticence to reveal her pregnancy with Blue Ivy, we're probably going to have to wait for a while for confirmation from the Carters. Or until Kanye goes to an awards show, jumps onstage and shouts it to the world.

Woman bridges the miles with sweet surprises for long-distance boyfriend

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Sure, the times together are the best, but what about the other 90 percent of the time you're apart? Phone calls, Skype and the occasional (OK, often) sexting just can't replace the feeling of having your partner next to you.

More: Living together may be better than getting married after all

One man — currently living in Canada — knows that feeling all too well. He's been separated from his girlfriend by distance, but she managed to leave him a special surprise after her recent holiday visit. "After 3 days apart when she is back home she tells me to look under my side table," user leonnoyst wrote on Imgur. "I find this awesome briefcase under there!"

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Inside it was filled with envelope after envelope covered with her "amazing lettering on each one." Every envelope is labeled with instructions to open at different times, like when he's "feeling frisky," "needing a big smooch" or for when he's "sick of Canada."

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He didn't give an indication of what's inside the envelopes or if he's opened any of them, but the sweet gesture has definitively struck a chord with him.

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long distance envelopes

And commenters on his Imgur album think it's pretty sweet, too. The overwhelming consensus is that he should "wife that woman right now," and we don't disagree. We just have one request: a follow-up album letting us know what she left for him.

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5 Reasons why RHOBH could use more Bethenny Frankel

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1. She has a long history with the Richards family

It was fun to see Frankel reminiscing with her good friend Kyle Richards. The two have been buddies for a long time — and they have a lot more in common than their involvement in the Real Housewives franchise. It would be interesting to learn more about their friendship during a future episode of RHOBH.

2. She brings a different dynamic to the group

Each Housewives cast has its own unique vibe; it's always intriguing to see how these distinctive groups of women interact when they cross paths. Frankel is not a typical Beverly Hills housewife, but that's a good thing!

More: Kim Richards continues to film RHOBH for a surprising reason

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3. She specializes in throwing shade

Lisa Vanderpump has some interesting quips from time to time, but in general, the ladies of Beverly Hills just don't know how to throw shade like the gals from New York and Atlanta. During her brief appearance on RHOBH, Frankel offered up several snarky observations that, while a bit too brusque, made viewers sit up and take notice.

4. She offers a unique take on Erika Girardi's alter ego

Frankel likes to turn everything into a branding lecture, and while her opinion about Erika Jayne's music video and social media presence rubbed some people the wrong way, it was more interesting than Eileen Davidson's fangirl giggles. As viewers pointed out, Jayne/Girardi took Frankel's ribbing like a champ and even got revenge when Frankel ripped her pants.

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5. She elicits a reaction from viewers

RHOBH fans are sick of seeing the same handful of plotlines recycled again and again. It is way too early in the season to be relying on tired themes, and yet, viewers are forced to continuously listen to the Housewives making light of Yolanda Foster's Lyme disease.

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Not everybody likes Frankel, but that's exactly why she's such a good addition to RHOBH. Tonight, she prompted a heated discussion on Twitter between those who admire her blunt style and those who find her annoying. It's been a while since viewers have been this worked up.

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Pro-Bethenny tweet

Bring on Bethenny

Bring on Bethenny

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Bethenny strong opinion

She might not be willing to trade in her New York apple, but Frankel is certainly capable of adding a little drama to the mix on RHOBH. She is a refreshing addition to an otherwise stale show.

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Would you like to see more of Bethenny Frankel on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? Comment and share your opinion below.

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8 Reasons Michael Weatherly's NCIS exit is the right thing for DiNozzo

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More: NCIS fans react to Michael Weatherly's exit in an unexpected way

I'm sure it's passed through fans' minds that NCIS won't be the same without Weatherly — and it definitely won't be. There is no NCIS without Tony. Some might even think the CBS drama will fail without him, and there's a very good chance that might be the case. Overall, a bunch of viewers probably see this as a bad move for Tony.

That said, it's actually the right choice for Tony. I know, I know. I'm one of the biggest Tony supporters you will ever meet. He is the reason I started watching NCIS. However, I strongly believe this is what's best for the character. I'm sure many disagree with me, but let me argue my point.

Depending on how Tony is written out of the show, there are many great things that could happen for him and make him an even happier, better and stronger individual.

1. His career could flourish even more

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In addition to being a successful and "very special" NCIS agent, there was one point in time Tony had the chance to run his own team. Even though he turned down the opportunity, maybe this time around he won't. That would be a great career move for Tony, who is more than qualified and ready to be the boss.

2. He might get to live out his movie obsession

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It's no secret that Tony is a movie junkie. Maybe he'll go off to Hollywood, star in a few movies and live in a warmer climate. He definitely has the charm and face for the entertainment industry. Yep, Hollywood would suit him.

3. He could end up on a beach somewhere relaxing

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His fans know how much Tony loves relaxing on the beach drink in hand. Maybe he just needs some time off to regroup (like Gibbs) and chill for a bit. What better environment to do that than in the sun and sand?

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4. He might find his happy ending, whatever that may be

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I believe Tony is happy in his life right now, but I'm sure he also wants more. Whether that be in his career or personal life, who knows. Whatever the case, his happy ending is still out there and it's time he finds it.

5. He could end up traveling all over the world

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Tony loves to travel. If he ends up leaving to travel the world, well that would be perfect for him. And maybe he could take a special someone as his travel buddy?

6. He could find himself even more

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Tony has done a lot of soul searching at NCIS and has definitely grown throughout his time as an investigator. But maybe he needs to leave in order to get a fresh perspective on life and himself? Sometimes, a change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered.

7. His head won't hurt as much

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No. More. Gibbs. Slaps. Though, I'm sure he'll kind of miss these, because it's all out of love.

8. He might finally reunite with Ziva

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This is what most, if not all, fans are hoping for, right? If Tony has to leave in order to be with Ziva, then by all means, run, Tony. These two are destined to be with one another and now is the chance. It's kismet.

Who doesn't want what Tony wants, even if that means he will no longer be featured on NCIS? As much as I'm going to miss him (and will most definitely cry during his last episode), it seems fitting for Tony to say goodbye after 13 seasons. After all, that is a long time for any actor and/or character. At least we had 13 years rather than zero, right?

NCIS airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on CBS.

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Woman's skin shed uncontrollably because of rare steroid side effect

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The 28-year-old London woman used an anti-inflammatory steroid cream to deal with the dry skin, but it stopped working for her in 2013 so she stopped using it.

That's when the real problems began. Ward's skin soon turned red, burned and peeled at even a light touch. She was soon diagnosed with Topical Steroid Withdrawal, also known as Red Skin Syndrome (RSS), a side effect of stopping steroid treatment.

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The scaly, itchy skin, constant sores and oozing wounds left her housebound. "I was then stuck in the house for nearly two years only going out for short periods of time," Ward told the U.K. Mirror, adding that she could only sleep for about an hour at a time.

See the painful-looking photos on the Mirror's website.

"My whole body felt so tender that I could barely wear clothing, I was in constant pain and had this horrid burn sensation."

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She would peel so much that it "didn't seem possible that my body was capable of producing that much skin," and the sofas in her home were "always covered" and "[her] bed looked like it was full of sand."

Luckily, RSS isn't a life sentence. Ward noticed that the redness and dry skin started to clear up in late summer 2015. Her life is getting back to normal and she's back to work, but the memories of the experience will undoubtedly stay with her.

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"People used to double take when they saw me," she said, adding that people would move away from her on public transport. "It was pretty awful."

Kate Gosselin's back-to-school shopping strategies are actually a hit with fans

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Look, before we start, I'll be real with you. I am an only child. The only reference point I have as to what it might be like to have siblings is watching other people with siblings. I shared a bathroom with a lot of other people in college, and that's where I part ways with the cast of Kate Plus 8.

On the newest episode, school is about to start (don't get expelled, you guys), which means Kate has to take everyone shopping for clothes and sundries. Cara and Mady, who's righteously indignant as usual, are making us all feel old by starting high school. Kate jokes that shopping with boys takes 30 seconds and shopping with girls takes 30 days. (Cool gender essentialism, Kate.) 

I have no idea how you'd even begin to allocate the money to get eight kids ready to start a new school year, but fortunately, I don't have to, because Kate has some wisdom. "Being fair wastes money." In other words, not everyone can get everything they want, and you can't get something just because your sibling did. Kate's fans on Twitter certainly backed her up, or at least seemed to empathize with her multi-child plight.

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Kate is certainly a hustler, and we know she worries about money, so her attitude toward fairness most likely is motivated by financial prudence, but it also might be a sound parenting strategy. After all, in the actual real world, (as opposed to the "real" one on TLC), things aren't fair. You don't get something just because the person beside you got it, things aren't balanced or allocated reasonably, even if you are a TV star, and probably the sooner these kids learn that, the less likely they are to become spoiled monsters. It is a little weird to hear Kate imply that she thinks fairness is overrated, considering all the flak she gets for being a type A personality, but her parenting skills are constantly being called into question, so maybe she's at least trying to appear less controlling. (Honestly, I don't know how someone who's been through such an ugly and public divorce and is raising eight kids could be anything but type A.) It's not the worst thing in the world to let your kids know that life isn't fair, even if your motivation does have to do with money. Do what you have to do, Kate. And while you're at it, can you teach me how to extreme coupon?

More: Kate Gosselin's kids want TLC to consider a Kate Plus 8 name change

What do you think about Kate's shopping strategy? Do you think she's having money issues or is she just being practical?

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Top 5 perfect Moira moments on the new Schitt's Creek

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On Tuesday night, CBC aired the first two episodes of Schitt's Creek's second season back to back. And Catherine O'Hara totally delivered as Moira. Check out some of her best Moira moments:

1. Moira's "I can't find my bag" tantrum

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We've all done it — thrown a total hissy fit when something goes missing from our closet. But Moira Rose has a particular knack for it, sucking viewers, and any character unlucky enough to stumble in her path, into the chaotic vortex that is her closet. And she has an amusing gift for anthropomorphizing her belongings, like the missing crocodile-skin bag, which she worries another character is attempting to pawn for its "street value."

"It's an heirloom. My great grandmother took it from her husband when she left him, and it has been passed down through all the women in my family as emergency currency in case we need to leave our husbands in the middle of the night," says Moira before tearing up. "I love that bag — I've kept it safe all these years, and now it's out there, frightened and alone." We feel you.

2. Moira proving she's still the ultimate master of excuses

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Moira has a total inability to take any responsibility for her actions, which is precisely what makes her character so fun to watch. When her daughter Alexis demands to know why, when she was "taken hostage for a week on David Geffen's yacht by Somali pirates," her mother didn't answer her texts, Moira doesn't have to think twice before giving her an answer:

"I had just had my eyelashes done and everything was cloudy!" Touché.

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3. Moira's wonderfully outrageous and inappropriate ensemble

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One of the best parts about Moira's character is the clothes — she doesn't dress like the typical over-the-hill woman you'd encounter living in a small, insular rural town. No, Moira chooses to dress how she feels. Her clothing choices are dramatic and dark, combining elements like fishnets, feathers, clunky oversized jewelry and a bizarre collection of wigs. And there's nothing I like more than seeing older women throw the conventions of age-appropriate dress out the window and rock black nail polish. Please never change Moira.

4. Moira wowing us with her interpretation of "cooking"

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You won't find Moira getting her fingers dirty in the kitchen — or touching any food whatsoever for that matter. She prefers to act as a satellite director of sorts in the kitchen, relaying orders in no particular order, while struggling to understand basic instructions like "fold in the cheese." But getting her to admit that is like getting blood from a rock.

5. And Moira finally gets honest with herself

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Moira makes an attempt at having a heart to heart with her son, which of course simply involves talking only about herself.

Moira laments that when she was younger she actually had life skills: "I could make a bed, I could fix a wobbly table or start a car without a key. But then I met your father and suddenly I had people to do everything," she says. "I assumed that I would maintain my proficiencies should I ever god-forbid need them, but no, I have lost all my skills. And now I know how it feels to be utterly helpless... "

And is she going to do anything about that? I really hope not! Because then she wouldn't be such a wonderful train wreck to watch.

Dance Moms' Abby Lee Miller irresponsibly criticizes 11-year-old girl

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From Chloe Lukasiak to Nia Frazier, several dancers have been unfortunate enough to wind up on Abby Lee Miller's bad side. Miller typically treats the Ziegler girls better than she treats her other students, but even the Zieglers do not receive equal opportunity favoritism. Miller much prefers Maddie to Mackenzie — she made that much clear during tonight's episode of Dance Moms.

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The tension between Miller and Melissa Gisoni (Maddie and Mackenzie's mom) began almost immediately. Although tonight wasn't the first time Miller made disparaging remarks about her little acro star, it was one of the first times Gisoni stood up for her younger daughter. Unfortunately, the more Gisoni spoke out, the worse Miller treated her new Ziegler victim.

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Although Miller offered up some good critiques about feet and lengthening through extensions, she also gave some unsolicited feedback about Ziegler's attitude, referring to her as a smartass. Gisoni found this statement incredibly problematic and begged Miller to treat her daughter with a little more respect.

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In addition to using a swear word to describe her student, Miller screwed up by accusing Ziegler of being an immature dancer and then giving her immature dance choreography. She later justified this by claiming that Ziegler needed better technique and that a mature dance would not allow her to focus as much on her weak ankles. Either way, Miller's statement about mature dancing completely went out the window when she decided to give Ziegler a cutesy solo and dress her in pajamas and pigtails. The goal of this solo was to pay homage to the popular Ziegler quote about staying home and eating potato chips. But all it did was once again make Ziegler look like a little girl.

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Near the end of the episode, Ziegler finally had a chance to speak her mind. She complained that the dance was way too cutesy for her. Several Twitter users chimed in, and all agreed that the youthful choreography and costuming was a bad idea.

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Dance like Maddie

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The drama between Miller and Gisoni appears to be just beginning, and if tonight's episode is any indication, this drama will largely be centered around poor Mackenzie Ziegler. She's no longer one of Miller's favorites, so Ziegler will have to find a way to shine on her own, in spite of the constant negativity.

What did you think of Mackenzie Ziegler's couch-based dance? Comment and share your opinion below.

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Hilary Duff is heartbroken over death of her 'naughty boy' (PHOTOS)

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Duff is feeling a sadness to which many of us can relate: the grief over the loss of a pet. She announced that her sweet little dog, Frenchie Beau, died earlier this week, and our hearts truly go out to her.

"It's really true that we never know what the day will bring us," she wrote. "I am shattered in a million pieces today because my baby Frenchie Beau has gone to doggy heaven this afternoon :( I'm sure I will post way too many pictures of him this week but as of now I can't even bear to look at a photo of his little face that melted me every time. I can't fathom never holding his heavy little head in my hands with his two big eyes looking at me again.

"Remember every day to be grateful for what we have that makes our hearts happy and full," she finished. "My naughty boy I will miss you so. Heart. Broken."

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Duff had previously shared several photos of her beloved pooch with fans and followers.

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Hilary Duff dog 1

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While Duff has not revealed what caused the death of her dog, French bulldogs are susceptible to a host of ailments including spine malformations like intervertebral disc disease, airway and breathing difficulties, and entropion, a malformation of the eyelids.

Brilliant British names for bouncing baby boys

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From names that come directly from the royal family to names that we see in our own hospital nurseries, these British baby names for boys may find their way onto your own baby name list. Whether you want to name your new baby boy after Prince George, or are seeking a more unique name, we've got you covered.

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It's interesting to note how baby name trends differ between the U.K. and the U.S. For example, you'll note that there are many names that aren't used often in the U.S. anymore, but all are in the top 100 popular British baby names. Of note, the last time the name Freddie made an appearance in the top 1,000 in the U.S. was in 2003, and even then, it barely made the cut. But in the U.K., it was the 20th most popular name given to boys born in England and Wales in 2014.

And Alfie, which is a consistently popular name in England and Wales, has only popped up on the popularity chart in the U.S. twice — in 1967 and 1968, despite the overwhelming audience of a show where an Alfie prominently stars (the HBO series Game of Thrones).

So, while you might want to select a truly royal baby name for your little boy (in addition to George, his dad and brother actually hit the top 10 in 2014), there are tons of other choices too. Which one is your favorite?

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Khloé Kardashian gets honest about Lamar Odom's cheating past

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As Kardashian has been by Odom's side throughout his health crisis, she revealed to Howard Stern in a new interview Wednesday that it doesn't change their past, which included a lot of infidelity by Odom.

"Lamar was so great at making me feel like I was the only one and I'm this princess," she revealed. "I never speculated cheating."

But after Odom was arrested for a DUI, Kardashian learned that he kept secret cell phones that his assistant would use to text and call his mistresses to hide his side action from Kardashian.

"He was really crafty," she said. "It was disgusting and I was pissed at the assistant."

The rumors were covered in celebrity gossip magazines, but Kardashian said she was reluctant to believe them until they really piled up and she realized "where there's smoke, there's fire." When she confronted Odom about one woman who gave a particularly "adamant" interview about her relationship with the NBA star, Kardashian said his response was to shrug it off, saying, "Oh that's a teammate's girl."

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Kardashian added, "I genuinely am blown away by when did he fit that in."

Despite their troubled past, Kardashian also revealed that she has no regrets about her relationship with Odom.

"I know he loves me. I know we loved each other. I don't question those feelings," she said. "I've always asked why. Lamar does... did struggle with substance abuse. I do believe he has a sex addiction, but I also don't know if I believe in a sex addiction that much."

And although Kardashian and Odom tied the knot after dating only a month, despite her family's objections, Kardashian said she wouldn't take that back, either.

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"Yes, I'm sure people will say it was a mistake for me. I wouldn't change what I did because it was also some of the best time of my life," she explained. "I wouldn't say it was a mistake. I needed that experience. The love I received was the love I needed at that time."

Celebrity Big Brother in trouble for airing reaction to Bowie's death

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More: David Bowie's ex-wife received news of his death in heartbreaking way

Media watchdog Ofcom told MailOnline that they had received the complaints in relation to Tuesday night's episode of the reality TV show.

Specifically, viewers found scenes of 66-year-old Angie crying in the Diary Room after she learned of Bowie’s death to be inappropriate.

Further complaints were made in respect of the dramatic scenes between Angie and fellow CBB housemate, U.S. reality star Tiffany Pollard, when Tiffany completely misunderstood what had happened.

After confiding in John Partridge and David Gest, and agreeing to keep the news secret from the other housemates, Angie changed her mind and decided to tell Tiffany too.

However Tiffany misheard and thought another David had died — David Gest, who was currently tucked up in the bedroom.

To be fair, we can totally see how Tiffany jumped to that conclusion. Angie’s words to her were: "You gotta do me a favour — you can't say a word. David's dead."

As Tiffany started to shriek, Angie said, "I love you... stop it! They're all gonna know."

"You’re playing, I know you’re joking," Tiffany responded.

"Are you crazy? Would I do something like that to you?" Angie said, still thinking they were talking about her ex-husband. "It just happened now. Cancer. Please stay calm... This was not what I planned to do."

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By this point, Tiffany was distraught, but pulled herself together long enough to declare: "We got to get everyone together… I feel sick. I need a drink."

The two housemates still had their wires completely crossed when Angie returned to the Diary Room, at which point Tiffany rushed to the garden to tell the other housemates what she thought had happened.

"I can't keep this a secret, she told me not to tell anybody... I'm not able to not tell anyone. I hope she's just joking but she said she's not, she told me that David is dead," she blurted out.

The horrified housemates raced to the bedroom, where they found Gest alive and simply a little under the weather.

"David, she just told me that you're dead!" yelled Tiffany.

As if that wasn't dramatic enough, several housemates — still unaware of Bowie's death — then turned on Tiffany for seemingly trying to convince them Gest was dead, including Danniella Westbrook, who called her "f***ing sick".

Taking refuge in the Diary Room again, Angie told Big Brother: "It's a mess! It's a comedy of errors. I forgot that she screams; she started screaming. She didn't know who I was talking about.

"She started giving me this look like I was an idiot, because I looked like I was crying. I looked like I was so weak and stupid that I was crying because I was sick. My pride made me not handle it correctly, yet again it developed into another drama."

Seriously — you couldn't script this stuff.

A spokesperson for CBB told MailOnline in a statement: "After being told of the tragic news off-camera yesterday by her own representative, Angie made the decision — entirely of her own accord — to remain in the Celebrity Big Brother House and to continue participating in filming. The option to leave the house remains open to Angie at any time. It is always the show's aim to represent and reflect the day’s events accurately to viewers."

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MTV Australia's casual racist comment a reflection of Australian society

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A failed attempt at humour and sarcasm, the MTV Australia social media "expert" left a comment that was notably racist and roll-your-eyes-into-the-back-of-your-skull inappropriate.

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Both Eva Longoria and America Ferrera popped up on the Golden Globes podium to present an award, joking that Latinas are often mistaken for other Latinas in the industry. MTV Australia thought it smart to comment the following:

"Where are the English subtitles? We have no idea what @AmericaFerrera and @EvaLongoria are saying #GoldenGlobes."

Well done, MTV Australia. You guys really know how to take a perfectly normal part of the award ceremony and taint it with some casual racism.

Unfortunately, they didn't initially think the comment was anything to worry about at all, but after some social media uproar, they deleted the tweet and later posted: "Our Tweet was in reference to @EvaLongoria & @AmericaFerrera's #GoldenGlobes joke. We sincerely apologise for causing offence," as well as, "We get it was a bad call. We’ll leave the humour to @rickygervais."

MTV Australia Racism

MTV Australia Racism

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MTV Australia Racism 2

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Thank goodness, though, that people have been pointing out the true nature of the comment, forcing MTV Australia to apologise.

But elements of racism are rampant in Australian society — just take a look at Adam Goodes, for instance.

The champion footballer says he was forced to retire from AFL after receiving incessant booing from spectators during his games. All of which began after he performed a traditional indigenous war dance on the field to celebrate a goal.

"Adam is hurting. He feels it's racist — many, many people feel this is racist — and therefore why would you do it, knowing that?" AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan said at the time.

Of course it was racist, and I'm still left scratching my head over why there was so much debate about whether or not it was racist — from largely white commentators, might I add.

Casual racism is seen everywhere in Australia. On the train, on the way to work, at the sporting field, on television, on social media.

I'd really like to forget that video footage of a woman yelling racist-charged hate at a young woman on a train in Sydney. I'd also like to forget the time Karl Stefanovic asked some Indian cricket fans on breakfast television, "Who's going to be manning 7-Elevens today?"

But casual racism is alive and well in Australia and there's nothing casual about it. It has lasting effects on a person's mental health, and it is an embarrassing element of the Australian psyche — that people think racism is somehow acceptable, and even casual in nature.

Beyond Blue released a recently campaign about the effects of passive, or casual, racism in order for people to "stop the discrimination, think about how your comments or actions could cause real distress and harm, and respect people who are different from you."

MTV Australia, you should be taking note.

What did you think about MTV Australia's comments? Let us know.

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What to write in a Valentine's Day card based on relationship stage

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I've been a fan of Valentine's Day since way back in grade school when my classmates and I all exchanged cheap Valentine's cards and candies. Now that I'm married, I look forward to the day as an excuse to celebrate the love between my husband and I. We usually keep it low-key — dinner at home, a few gifts and, of course, a meaningful card. We've kept all of our Valentine's Day cards since when we were dating, and it's grown to be quite the collection. Whether you're casually dating someone, in a long-term relationship or have been married for decades, here's how to approach your Valentine's Day love note.

The new lover

Tip: Avoid sexual comments. They may be fun, but they're best kept out of a card, especially in the new relationship.

You want to express your care for this person, without totally freaking them out. Here are a few ideas on what to write:

  • I love that you're my Valentine!
  • Muah! Happy Valentine's Day!
  • I was never a fan of this holiday until meeting you, my sweet Valentine.
  • I've loved getting to know you and spending time with you. Happy Valentine's Day!

Our favorite quote: "Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart." – Author unknown

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The steady boyfriend or girlfriend

Valentine's Day could be the perfect time to let your long-term love know just how much they mean to you and how much you're looking forward to the future. Ideas on what to write include:

  • The past few Valentine's Days with you have been wonderful. I'm looking forward to many more!
  • You mean everything to me. Happy Valentine's Day to my one and only.
  • "True love stories never have endings." – Richard Bach
  • "We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love." – Author unknown
  • "When I saw you, I was afraid to meet you. When I met you, I was afraid to kiss you. When I kissed you, I was afraid to love you. Now that I love you, I'm afraid to lose you." – Rene Yasenek

Our favorite quote: "Grow old with me! The best is yet to be." – Robert Browning

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The spouse

Today's the day to let your husband know just how much you love and appreciate him. And since you already won him over, you can be as cheesy as you please! Cute quotes and sayings to write on his card include:

  • "Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite." – Author unknown
  • You are the love of my life — always have been, always will be. Happy Valentine's Day to the person of my dreams.
  • "Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own." – Robert A. Heinlein
  • "A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you." – Author unknown

Our favorite quote: "I've fallen in love many times… always with you." – Author unknown

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And a few bonus Valentine's Day quotes for the humorous couple:

  • "Without Valentine's Day, February would be… well, January." – Jim Gaffigan
  • "I love being married. It's so great to find one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life." – Rita Rudner
  • "I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon." – Author unknown

This article was recently updated.

Hulu's series The Path risks angering some Hollywood heavyweights (VIDEO)

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Between the success of HBO's Going Clear, the documentary that brought viewers face-to-face with the horrifying realities of Scientology, to the cultish Guilty Remnant on The Leftovers, to that New Age commune where Don Draper found salvation (and inspiration) in the Mad Men finale, the past year has been a hot time for television to explore fringe religious and spiritual groups. Now, as one of the new additions to the spring 2016 premiere slate, it would seem that The Path is poised to cover similar ground.

The newest trailer, released this past weekend, features Paul and Michelle Monaghan playing a couple with children, living in what appears to be a closed, self-sustaining religious commune. The leader, played by Hugh Dancy, leads the community through charismatic rituals and services, while the individual members engage in aggressive sex and physical violence with one another. There is also a whole lot of eye imagery, conjuring up the idea that there's not a whole lot of privacy in this universe.

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Fervent religious devotion? Committing one's entire life to a higher power? Absence of privacy? Aggressive sex and violence everywhere? These could be facets of any number of controversial, extremist religious groups, but there's one in particular that people are thinking of when they hear about The Path: Scientology.

To be fair, the writers and producers of The Path have never directly said that they've based their work on Scientology. In fact, they are refuting the rumors openly. This week, speaking to a crowd of reporters at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour, showrunner Jessica Goldberg dismissed the assertion that The Path is based on Scientology, stating, “The Internet is full of misinformation." She added that the faith represented in The Path is her own invention, based on her personal experiences with searching for meaning.

"I felt it would be too narrow, and wouldn’t allow us the same storytelling opportunities, if we put this into something that already existed," Goldberg explained.

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It's unlikely that this will be enough to quell the rumor mill, though. Scientology is widely known as a litigious faith, and it would be dangerous for a new show like The Path to directly come out and link themselves to Scientology. It's possible that the show truly has nothing to do with the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard, but even it it did, it's unlikely Goldberg would want to admit it.

Anything can happen between now and when the series premieres in March, however. Once more clips and information about the show come out, we'll have a much better picture of what, if any, actual faiths The Path is based on. But based on this latest trailer, it's not hard to see where the comparisons are coming from. Check out the trailer below to judge for yourself.

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The Path trailer

Teen Mom's Catelynn Lowell makes a surprising confession about her health

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In a new interview, Lowell revealed that despite having given birth to daughter Novalee over a year ago, she is still suffering from a "mind-crippling" case of postpartum depression.

"I didn't really know and I still don't know what's going on with my postpartum," she told Life & Style (via Radar Online). "For a while I felt fine, but I've always suffered from depression, anxiety and panic attacks."

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Lowell made the decision, along with her doctor, to start taking antidepressants to ease her symptoms, but she said her biggest strength has come from her husband, Tyler Baltierra.

"Tyler is my backbone and helps me a lot," she said. "He pushes me and will make me do things like go for a walk so [the depression] goes away."

This is not the first time Lowell has discussed her postpartum depression, but this is definitely the most serious it has ever sounded. Last month she told fans at a book signing event, "I recognized it nine months after Novalee was born… it's a daily struggle."

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Teen Mom fans will get to see some of Lowell's struggle on upcoming episodes of the show. In fact, previews have already given a glimpse of her struggle. In one, we can see Lowell struggling to even get out of bed and hiding under the covers. Her concerned mom asks, "Is she going through some kind of postpartum?"

Teen Mom Catelynn Lowell PPD

Teen Mom Catelynn Lowell PPD

Postpartum depression is a serious disease that affects millions of new moms every year. Hopefully by bringing awareness to a young generation of women, Lowell's experience will encourage them to get help should they ever need it themselves.

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The 'Wineathlon' 10k is for those who love booze more than running

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It's not your typical race, but it's growing in popularity and Glasgow is the latest U.K. city to host its very own Wineathlon. Even the most reluctant runners are signing up in droves for the autumn event — and that's down to one big selling point.

Instead of water at the rest stops, participants will be offered wine in what the organisers call their attempt to "put the fun back into run".

Previous races in Yorkshire and Huddersfield have been hugely successful, with up to 3,000 runners taking part.

The route for The Great Glasgow Wineathlon hasn't yet been finalised, but hundreds have already entered for the Sept. 24 event. There will be stops at 2-mile intervals, where wine will be on offer, each one from a different wine region of the world. And it's not just your nasty vinegar from the bargain bin: Organisers pledge that each wine will cost at least £7.50, and if runners like one in particular they can purchase it at the end of the race.

If they're not too gassed already, right?

Well actually, that's not too likely as only a "sample" of wine will be available to each runner, and anyone who tries to sneak an extra shot will be sent packing.

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Due to the availability of alcohol, the event is only open to people over the age of 18 and organisers said ID may be requested. Runners must also agree to a lengthy disclaimer before taking part.

A local charity will be chosen to benefit from money raised at the event and runners are being encouraged to raise as much as possible beforehand. Prizes will be offered for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, as well as best fancy dress. To enter, visit wineathlon.co.uk, where you can also find details on two more alternative 10ks: the Pieathlon and the Chocathlon.

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Gwen Stefani won't be off The Voice for long

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NBC, the network that airs the hit singing competition show, has revealed that even though Stefani has stepped down from her position as a judge on the show, she won't be completely absent from the upcoming 10th season.

According to E! News, NBC presidents Bob Greenblatt and Paul Telegdy skimped on details when they hinted about Stefani's return, but "NBC confirmed that Gwen will definitely be back at some point, and Greenblatt responded with a 'maybe' when asked if she might return as an adviser (maybe for Blake's team?) for Season 10 this spring."

Greenblatt continued, "We're announcing those advisers in the next couple of weeks but she's very close to the show."

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Telegdy, who reportedly oversees production of The Voice, had nothing but good things to say about Stefani, who will be replaced as a judge by a returning Christina Aguilera in Season 10.

"We'd love to see Gwen back," Telegdy said. "She's a great friend of this network, we love her, the audience loves her, lots of people love her."

And with how crazy viewers have seemingly gone over catching glimpses of Stefani's flirty romance with fellow judge Blake Shelton on the show, who can blame NBC for wanting to hang onto her? It only makes sense to capitalize on the hottest Hollywood romance of the moment.

As for whether Stefani will return to her judge's chair, producers were a little less optimistic.

"We don't know yet," Telegdy admitted. "We know what we're doing in the spring, because the diva's back, Christina's coming back, and for the fall, we've got the Olympics, so I would only tease that yes, there will probably be some familiar faces. As I say, we like to switch it up, so I think there will be some fresh faces too."

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