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Zac Efron begs pap not to sell sex shop shot

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Zac Efron, careful with his image, asks a photographer to dump a shot of the star surrounded by a rainbow of glowing dildos.

Zac Efron on a movie set

I was in the sex shop for a movie! Seriously! That's what Zac Efron's reps told the tabloids that printed pics of the High School Musical heartthrob in Manhattan's Fantasy World sex shop.

True, Efron has been filming Are We Officially Dating in and around New York City in January, and he wasn't hanging around Fantasy World alone in a raincoat — the movie crew joined him at the shop, where Efron perused the script.

That was when a photographer grabbed a shot of him, glaring right through the window with a forest of tumescent dildos, lit like a Renaissance painting, right behind him.

According to the New York Daily News, an eyewitness spotted Efron arguing with said photographer.

"Zac was begging the guy to delete the pictures," the eyewitness told the Daily News. "He kept telling him he has so many young fans and he didn't want them to see it."

Say, really? Is that so? Does Zac Efron really have a lot of young fans? Let's think about this. High School Musical came out in 2006. The third-graders who went crazy over Efron's blue eyes then are all in ninth grade now.

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Since everyone knows that kids retain the same tastes from age 9 to age 15, um, sure, we can all buy Efron has "lots" of young fans, right?

Obviously, Efron wasn't successful in suppressing the shot. On the other hand, he did get his aging mug out there, which hasn't been happening a lot of late.

Efron's face is filling out a little, he dumped the emo hair, got a bit of a beard. What do you think, gossip fans? Aging better than the Olsen twins, isn't he?

Image courtesy TNYF/WENN.com

5 Best cheese artisans you've never heard of

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We all know you can get great European cheese, but some of the best cheeses you've never had are being made by smaller producers all across America. Check out these five cheese artisans who are a producing superior product that will make any cheese lover swoon.
Variety of handcrafted cheese

The best artisanal cheese in america

We all know you can get great European cheese, but some of the best cheeses you've never had are being made by smaller producers all across America. Check out these five cheese artisans who are producing a superior product that will make any cheese lover swoon.

Has there ever been a food more beloved than cheese? Eaten by itself, on a cracker, in a burrito, on eggs or a million other ways, it has the power to save an average dish, make a good dish legendary and keep a vegetarian from going vegan. There's not really bad cheese, but that doesn't mean all cheeses are made alike. More and more artisan cheese vendors, especially in the United States, are making superior cheeses at a fraction of the cost you would expect to pay for an import from Europe.

You've likely not heard of many of these cheese artisans until now, but let's change that. Here are five of the best that you simply must try. Today, in many cases, what you can buy from small farms in Wisconsin, Kansas or California rivals most of what you can buy from France, Italy or Spain.

Green Dirt Farm

Green Dirt Farm is a small cheese and lamb producer about 40 miles outside of Kansas City, Missouri. They currently produce four different types of sheep's milk aged cheeses and six different varieties of spreadable fresh cheese . Still, the value of a cheesemaker is not in their awards but in their product, and Green Dirt Farms has been getting their product in stores and restaurants for several years. They have an online store if you want to try ash-dusted Dirt Lover or a tangy nettle or any of their other varieties.

Bohemian Creamery

An artisan creator in Napa Valley, Bohemian Creamery produces 10 different cheeses in a number of traditional styles and milk. Available throughout the San Francisco region , cheese lovers can choose from the Asiago-like Capriago, the soft goat's milk HolyMoly or the sheep's milk Bo Peep. Bohemian Creamery doesn't boast as many awards as some other artisans, but the fact they are available in some very prestigious cheese shops in Northern California speaks to their quality and reputation.

Crave Brothers

Crave Brothers are fantastic cheesemakers and terrific stewards of the planet. Their creamery, which is run on 100 percent green energy, has created five different creamy, mild cheeses that have been winning awards from culinary magazines and the American Cheese Society alike. Their flagship product is probably the Petit Frere, a soft ripened cheese that is their most decorated offering. It can be purchased online, along with their other products, or in stores across the Midwest.

Carr Valley Cheese

Carr Valley has been making cheese for more than 100 years and boasts a large selection of products made from cow, sheep and goat milk, as well as producing mixed milk cheeses. However, they are perhaps most famous for their cheddar cheese, aka their Famous Cheddar! Being from Wisconsin, they sell fresh cheddar cheese curds and cheddar cheeses that have been aged anywhere from a day to 10 years. They also feature smoked cheddars in addition to regular aged varieties. Even better, they can ship orders placed on their website.

Widmer's Cheese

Family-owned and operated since 1922, Widmer's Cheese has been recognized nationally for a number of their cheeses. Being from Wisconsin, they, too, have a wide selection of cheddar cheeses, both white and yellow. They also have a selection of Colby cheese and many different curds to choose from. Their web presence is rather impressive and offers a range of cheeses you can purchase, but be sure to check out the Widmer varieties section for just the cheeses they produce.

These are just a few cheese options available to the connoisseur. Get out and find the local artisans producing cheeses near you.

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Caught red-handed: Your teen's a thief

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When your teenager has been caught stealing, is it simply rebellious behavior or a cry for help? Before you risk pushing your youngster into shutting you out completely, review these parenting tips on how to deal with teen behavior when your child has been caught red-handed: Your teen's a thief.
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How to confront teen stealing

When your teenager has been caught stealing, is it simply rebellious behavior or a cry for help?

Don't risk your youngster shutting you out completely; instead learn how to deal with teen behavior when your child has been caught red-handed: Your teen's a thief.

A cry for attention

Whether stuff goes missing from your home or your teen is caught stealing from a store, it may not be an accident that your young adult has been caught red-handed. "Teen stealing is often an expression of the teen feeling deprived of love and attention," explains psychiatrist and author Carole Lieberman M.D., www.drcarole.com. "The object stolen represents taking something that he feels he is not getting enough of at home. It's also a way of rebelling and getting negative attention from parents, which seems better than no attention at all." Regardless of how big or small of a deal your teen's behavior may seem, it may be a red flag of a deeper issue, so don't ignore the signs.

Every child is unique but is your kiddo's actions considered normal teen behavior? >>

Surrendering to peer pressure

"... your child may feel like it's the only way he can keep up with the Joneses."

Growing up is tough, especially when your youngster is yearning to fit in with the popular crowd. When your teenager sees friends around her stealing and encouraging her to do the same, she may feel the risk of getting caught holds less consequences than the risk of being rejected by her peers. Or, with the spotlight on so many name-brand clothes and high-priced gadgets, your child may feel like it's the only way he can keep up with the Joneses and cave in to the temptation of pocketing possessions that he wouldn't otherwise have. While the consequences of these thefts may be the same, the motivation behind the illegal teen behavior may be very different.

Confronting teen stealing

As tough as the conversation will be when confronting your teen's rebellious behavior, confronting teen stealing is imperative, advises David Simonsen M.S. LMFT, www.help4life.net. "When parents knows their teen has stolen they must have a direct conversation with them and clearly lay out consequences for them." But, it doesn't mean that your youngster is expected to sit quietly and take a verbal lashing. "It would be helpful if the teen is able to participate in that conversation and even give some ideas on what they are going to do to make things right. If they are completely unwilling to make things right then unfortunately the authorities may need to be involved."

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Whether your teen's been caught red-handed by you or another source, writing teen stealing off as rebellious teen behavior is the worst thing you can do for your child. "If a parent does nothing then they can expect their teen to take more risks related to stealing," warns Simonsen. However, armed with these parenting tips here — and a whole lot of patience — you can get to the root of your teen's stealing before it becomes a lifestyle.

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Faith when hopeless: Michelle Williams on depression battle

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Michelle Williams knows depression: she is now speaking out about her nearly two-decade long battle with mental health.

Michelle Williams at London Fashion Week 2011.

Michelle Williams is finally coming forward about her battle with depression. The 32-year-old Williams — a member of Destiny's Child and a Broadway star — talks candidly about her depression scars with the Associated Press just prior to the release of Destiny's Child's new album, Love Songs. Williams explains to the AP that her issues with depression began in her teen years at about 15, and lasted until very recently. In William's interview she says healing from depression required both spiritual and medical intervention, despite her upbringing which advocates faith-based healing only.

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"We're taught, 'Just go to church and pray about it. The Lord is going to heal you.' Well, in the meantime, I believe God-gifted people — physicians, doctors, therapists — that's your healing. Take advantage of it," says Williams on recovering from depression. "Go see a professional so they can assess you. It's okay if you're going through something. Depression is not okay, but it is okay to go get help."

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Williams also says Destiny's Childupcoming album, Love Songs, was a major thrill for her. "Stacking those harmonies on top [of] each other gave me goose bumps," says Williams of the "Nuclear" track. "We were like, 'We still sing good together.' Duh! The bond will never die. We're always going to be close. We're always going to work together."

The AP reports Williams, Rowland and Knowles recorded "Nuclear" as the only new track on the album. The remainder of the album consists of previously released tracks that fall under the romantic theme. Williams co-wrote "Nuclear."

Williams says she's happy and content with her life now. Gone are the signs of depression. "Sometimes you're going to wake up on the wrong side of the bed or some situation might have you down in the dumps, but you have to choose to be happy," she said. "I'm choosing life."

Photo courtesy of Lia Toby/WENN.com

Jon Stewart on NRA: Ad backfires for gun control critics

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Jon Stewart makes fun of the NRA's recent attack ad on gun control on The Daily Show.

Jon Stewart on the NRA from The Daily Show on 1/16/2013.

Jon Stewart and the NRA: a comedic match made in heaven. Stewart, the openly liberal host of The Daily Show, clashes with the National Rifle Association over their recent attack ad aimed at preventing increased gun control measures. Jon Stewart calls the NRA ad, which uses President Barack Obama's children's safety as its focal point, so ridiculous it could be mistaken for a joke.

"America is in the midst of a serious conversation about guns. The NRA has been very clear that it would meet any attempt to put limits on gun ownership with a great deal of resistance and they are sparing no expense getting the message out." Stewart then goes on to play the recent NRA gun control attack ad aimed at President Obama.

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After the ad runs, Stewart comments in a sarcastic, melancholy tone: "And why does he get to veto bills and command an army and we don't?" Stewart continues, "All right, the conversation has started and we're off to a deplorable start."

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Stewart then calls the NRA ad a bit too off base, to the point where many might mistake it for a joke. "I swear, if I didn't know any better — and I'm not a big conspiracy guy — after seeing that ad I would think the NRA is either an elaborate, avant-garde, Joaquin-Phoenix-style joke [audience laughs] or a false-flag operation run by Michael Moore in an attempt to discredit responsible gun owners."

We have the Jon Stewart NRA clip below, featuring the NRA attack ad:

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Sarah Jessica Parker ends up on the cutting-room floor

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Sarah Jessica Parker is a victim of an age-old Hollywood tale — the cutting-room floor. Her role as Gloria Steinem in the film Lovelace is eliminated from the biopic.

SarahJessicaParkercutfromLovelaceA role in the film Lovelace that originally went to Demi Moore and was then passed on to Sarah Jessica Parker is turning out to be not so lucky. Entertainment Weekly exclusively reported on Wednesday that the Gloria Steinem part was cut from the final film.

The movie, helmed by directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, was supposed to take the Linda Lovelace story of her journey from Deep Throat porn star to female rights activist through 1984. However, the directors decided to end the film in 1980. The subsequent years would have followed Lovelace's return to her birth name, Linda Boreman, leaving porn behind and befriending the feminist icon Steinem.

Lovelace is debuting at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 22 in Park City, Utah. The film stars Amanda Seyfried as the title character with Hank Azaria, Sharon Stone, Adam Brody, Peter Sarsgaard and James Franco rounding out the cast.

Parker stepped into the Steinem role at the last minute after Moore had to drop out of the film due to her January overdose and subsequent time in rehab. The directors were very appreciative of the Sex and the City star's commitment to the role on such short notice. That is why cutting role was so difficult.

Friedman told EW, "You never want to make that call," while Epstein continued, "But she was a pro."

The film is seeking distribution while at the film festival, but hopefully, fans will see Parker's deleted scenes in the DVD extras later on down the line.

Image courtesy of Michael Carpenter/WENN.com

Mean world, violent world: Are we desensitized to violence?

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Have we, as a nation, become so accustomed to fictional violence in TV, movies and video games that we now are desensitized to real-life violence and death?
Kids watching TV

Have we, as a nation, become so accustomed to fictional violence in television shows, movies and video games that we now are desensitized to real-life violence and death?

Reflections on the Newtown massacre

Contributed by Dr. George Drinka

As I ponder the events in Newtown and the conversations taking place in the media surrounding the massacre of innocent children and their teachers, I am perplexed and dismayed at how desensitized many of us have become to senseless and violent deaths, even of little children.

Some congressmen and pro-gun activists call for our teachers being armed as a deterrent to such shootings. Fight violence with violence, they seem to say. One pundit declares that since only 2 percent of schizophrenics are violent, perhaps treating them more effectively would not move the number of violent deaths downward. So helping the mentally ill is questionably worthwhile. Others point out that the Brady Bill, which outlawed assault weapons for 10 years, did not statistically change the number of homicides in our country. So maybe we should do nothing with automatic weapons.

Digging deeper

"We fail to take a closer look at how the society has hardened itself to such slaughter... "

In short, we live in a society in which even a public conversation over minimal actions that might avert future deaths is tilted toward doing little or nothing.

At best, we might make some changes around the societal edges even as we fail to take a closer look at how the society has hardened itself to such slaughter and refused to even ponder how deeper societal changes are necessary.

Effects of fictional violence

Why are we the way we are about violence and senseless slaughter? I suggest that much of our desensitization has transpired on a national level since we have lived through decades surrounded as a people by brutal images our media has pushed on us.

How many times has each of us seen and heard automatic weaponry rat-tat-tatting on TV sets or in the movies? How many kids are taking deep pleasure in playing at mass murder in video games night and day? And how many quarrels have broken out in American households between parents who wish their kids to study or go to bed and their children who wish to watch more action movies, commit more murders on their screens? We may see this all as fictional, but this blood-splashed imagery has seeped, I suggest, deeply into our sensibilities as a people.

Desensitization

As social science researchers in the field of media violence have made clear via their voluminous studies, incessant watching of media violence not only leads to trends in many kids toward greater bullying and violence, but also it enhances our children’s desensitization to violence.

"Kids immersed in fictional violence are more likely to perceive real violence as acceptable."

So these kids immersed in fictional violence are more likely to perceive real violence as acceptable, as a reasonable way to solve any problem.

Because many of us have been reared on this media diet in which brutal, perverse and gratuitous violence is the norm, naturally we will tolerate high levels of violence in our society.

So most will not insist on real change in how violence is perceived and will accept a few changes on the edges of the society as enough -- a few more dollars spent of mental illness prevention, a little tweak of the law around background checks for buying guns, a few more schools with automatic door-locking mechanisms. These changes done, we can then change the channel and go on with our lives.

Dr. George Drinka is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the author of The Birth of Neurosis: Myth, Malady and the Victorians . His new book, When the Media Is the Parent, is a culmination of his work with children, his scholarly study of works on the media and American cultural history, and his dedication to writing stories that reveal the humanity in us all.

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Music review: Destiny's Child "Nuclear"

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It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know how desperately fans clamored to press "play" when Destiny's Child unleashed their unexpected single — but a resulting feeling of disappointment seems to be unanimous.

Guess who's back?Lovesick for some new Love Songs

Love Songs is the new album Destiny's Child has in store for us in 2013, and I can safely say I was excited for the new set of anthems I was about to indulge in. They have quite the reputation, don't they?

What did Destiny's Child mean to you a decade ago? Strong women with a strong message. Fire, fashion, and fervor for their dreams. And when we all got wind of a reunion — we may have unknowingly placed the bar too high — or maybe tried to assume Destiny's Child didn't grow in the time they were away. With comebacks ranging from David Bowie to Justin Timberlake, it's fair to say that I was just as excited for their return.

Like a returning soldier from war...

They seemed changed. Not necessarily empty, even though the song isn't inspiring or upbeat. It lacks the standard energy we're used to them showcasing. I was hoping for a club hit or a soulful number that exposes our deepest thoughts and feelings, but instead they give us a sleepy, but nod-your-head-along sort of tune.

Bottom-line: It is wispy and lulling, with a different sound from what we are used to from them. House beats were interwoven throughout, but I felt as though their voices fell more than into the background than the song itself. What did you think, readers? Did they impress, or just make you think of them differently? Or did they fall so short that you don't think this reunion will be the start of something new, but rather a dragged-out goodbye?

What does it sound like? Idolator made the most accurate comparison in my opinion, indicating a resemblance to Azealia Banks' style.

While it's seemed like forever, the return only took a decade, and Entertainment Weekly calls it a "low-key R&B jam" and that is pretty much all it is. Produced by Pharrell, I was impressed to read that Michelle Williams — not Beyonce or Miss Rowland — helped pen this song. It's not a terrible track, but rather than annihilate one of the most influential and talented girl groups we have witnessed in the '90s and 2000s, I will remain open-minded for their new perspective.

Photo courtesy of Nikki Nelson/WENN

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In a pickle: What to do if you're out of an ingredient

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Running to the store at the last-minute because you forgot an ingredient definitely takes the joy out of cooking. Next time this happens, see if the ingredient you forgot can be substituted!
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What to do when you run out

Ingredient substitutions

Running to the store at the last-minute because you forgot an ingredient definitely takes the joy out of cooking. Next time this happens, see if the ingredient you forgot can be substituted!

Plenty of ingredients can be substituted when it comes to cooking, especially if it's a spice you don't have on hand or forgot to buy at the store. Baking is more of an exact science, but even then there are ingredients that can be used in place of what you need to yield the same delicious result. Check out all these incredible substitutions to make your life a little bit easier next time you find yourself in a pickle and without an ingredient you need.

Cooking substitutions

Luckily, ingredients for cooking are usually pretty interchangeable, especially when it comes to seasoning your food. Everyone has different preferences, so it's best to flavor your food with spices you know you like instead of sticking to a recipe. Here are some substitutions for ingredients that aren't as compromising:

  • Chili sauce: 1 can tomato sauce, brown sugar and a splash of vinegar, cinnamon and allspice
  • Mayo: Combine equal parts sour cream, yogurt and cottage cheese
  • Rum: Rum extract mixed with water
  • Wine: Flavored juice of your choice — such as grape, cranberry or apple

When cooking, remember that you can always adjust the recipe to cater to items that you have on hand. For soups, stews, casseroles and stir-frys, usually anything goes, so don't be afraid to experiment by adding or eliminating ingredients the recipe calls for. The best chefs are the ones who go by taste instead of measuring out exact ingredient proportions.

Baking substitutions

Since baking is more of a science, it can be a little trickier to find substitutions for certain ingredients. If you happen to be missing one of the following ingredients, though, your baked good will not be ruined — guaranteed!

  • Brown sugar: Simple — mix granulated white sugar with a bit of molasses
  • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon can be replaced with 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Whole-wheat flour: Interchangeable with white flour; proportions stay the same
  • Butter: Replace with margarine or vegetable shortening; melted butter can be replaced with oil
  • Buttermilk: Add some lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and let sit for a few minutes
  • Eggs: Surprisingly, eggs can be substituted with applesauce, bananas, flaxseed and more

Check out In a pickle: What to do if you're out of eggs for more information >>

Even though there are many substitutions for ingredients that will work just fine, it's always best to use the specific ingredient that is called for. To prevent running out of an ingredient or forgetting it, make a detailed meal plan each week. Be specific in your grocery list, and check it over twice to ensure nothing is forgotten. If possible, shop without kids in tow — as they make it much easier to forget everything we need!

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"Dear Abby" passes away

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The beloved columnist Abigail Van Buren passed away at the age of 94 on Wednesday. Her "Dear Abby" column was read by millions who followed her words of wisdom.

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For decades, readers of their local newspapers would turn immediately to the "Dear Abby" advice column to get the latest tips and suggestions on how to handle a sticky family situation. On Wednesday, the well-loved founder of that column, Pauline Phillips, died at the age of 94.

Phillips endured a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, which challenged her over the last decade.

Her daughter, Jeanne, released a statement about her beloved mother, saying, "I have lost my mother, my mentor, and my best friend. My mother leaves very big high heels to fill with a legacy of compassion, commitment and positive social change. I will honor her memory every day."

It was Jeanne who officially took over the column in August 2002 after her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis had been made public. The mother-daughter duo had written the column together for the prior two years by sharing the pseudonym Abigail Van Buren during that time period.

Phillips and her twin sister Esther, AKA advice columnist Ann Landers, were born in Sioux City, Iowa in 1918. After getting degrees in journalism and psychology at Morningside College, Phillips married her sweetheart Morton Phillips in 1939.

Phillips became an affluent San Francisco housewife who had two children, Edward and Jeanne. She was inspired to start her journalism career at the age of 37 after she decided she could write a better advice column than the one she read in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Writing under the byline of Abigail Van Buren, her first column appeared on Jan. 9, 1956, the day a print superstar was born.

Her column was read daily by millions of people who sought her wisdom and advice from simple things like sibling rivalry to more serious topics like infidelity.

She was known for championing equal rights when it came to gender, race, physical disabilities and mental illness. Phillips was also a huge supporter of the U.S. military with her holiday campaign that sent thousands of goodwill greetings to those serving overseas.

Abigail Van Buren's quips were sharp and her quotes were memorable, like this one from a past column: "If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we'd all be millionaires."

No matter what, her fans adored her and followed her column throughout her entire run as "Dear Abby."

Phillips is survived by her husband Morton of 73 years, her daughter Jeanne, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Editor's video pick: Hot Water Music "Drag My Body"

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Someone who could change your life could be right under your nose.

Punk rock not your cup of tea?

It doesn't need to be! Give the song a chance, because the video is enlightening. Moreover, I challenge you to not admire the protagonist by the end.

Hot Water Music

Hailing from Florida, this band is rough around the edges, but the story depicted in this music video is nothing but soft. Narrating a tale of a seemingly lost homeless man, it caught me off guard with its sad story that really attests to how small our world is, and how we never know how our actions affect others around us. I recommend this video for the bittersweet irony surrounding the tale it tells.

Could this video make you think differently?

When you live in the city, homeless people seem to be an afterthought. If you can spare the change, you do. This specific story showcases one man's plight with the monotony of daily life, which is using his earnings to buy alcohol. And if that isn't irony, I don't know what is. Isn't that what everyone assumes homeless people use their change for?

The bartender is a rude but beautiful blonde, even though he pays and then tips her each time. It isn't done in a crass or lustful way; he has an air of deep-rooted gratitude each time he goes to the tip jar.

He doesn't beg for money — he paints for those who are willing to give him tips. He takes those tips and he buys drinks. Simple, right? Yes, until one day when someone who believes in him tips him a $100 bill. It seems this minor act has major consequences because he then feels inspired. He cleans up, and when at the bar, orders a drink, but doesn't actually drink it. He leaves a note for the bartender and hopes she reads it.

He stands apart, watching and waiting, and notices that she isn't paying attention. In an attempt to ensure she gets the note, he ends up angering someone at the bar who threatens to fight him. While the scuffle is happening, the bartender notices that the homeless man has a tattoo with a striking resemblance to one she has a photograph of. The homeless man leaves, but not before the video shows her picking up a photograph that shows her as a young child, and the arm of a man with the same tattoo — all pointing to the idea that he could have been her father. While she reflected on that realization, so did I!

The AntiMusic gives credit to Josh Hegard for directing this video, which was shot in Silver Lake, California. Digging this punk rock band's sound? Currently Hot Water Music will be on tour with La Dispute and The Menzingers, according to PunkNews.

Photo courtesy of Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group

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Sharon Osbourne's fire scare turns up "5 gorgeous men"

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Sharon Osbourne's fire incident has left the host of The Talk shaken. After waking early Thursday morning to find a blaze inside her Beverly Hills home, the wife of Ozzy Osbourne has a serious message for all to hear.

Sharon Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne's fire story is no laughing matter, though it's not without its funny moments. The host of The Talk shared the story of her early morning house fire Thursday, explaining a candle she had left burning through the night exploded in its glass vase and sparked a small blaze in their living room.

"At five o' clock [in the morning], I heard a noise like metal had fallen," Osbourne said of what alerted her to a problem in the Beverly Hills home she shares with husband Ozzy Osbourne.

"I thought it was my housekeeper coming in and she had dropped her keys on the tiles, that's what it sounded like, so I didn't pay any attention. A few minutes later, my eyes are stinging and my throat's closing up. [I thought], 'Something's weird smelling in here.' Then my dog started to bark. I go downstairs and the whole living room [was on fire]. The candle had burst and the cracking sound was the glass and the candle exploding."

"My husband had an operation on his hand yesterday so he's in a complete cast... He comes down and goes, 'Oh, the fire, the fire!' [and tries to put it out] with his hand in the cast," she continued. "Then he opens the French doors and I go into the kitchen and throw water on it and it erupted."

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Mrs. Osbourne insisted "everybody is fine," but it doesn't sound entirely like that's the case!

She elaborated on the rocker's injuries, saying, "Ozzy's front of his hair from , gone! His eyebrows ... he's got like, skinned cheeks. We are, like, two idiots, it was like The Three Stooges... Everything you are not meant to do — go to bed with candles alight, open the doors and put water on — we did it all."

"[The firemen] come up, they give us a lecture, and Ozzy's like, 'She's been doing this to me for 32 years! You tell her, you tell her, no more candles!'"

This time, the lesson has been taken to heart.

"I apologize to my husband because he put himself out," the 60-year-old added contritely." He made his hand worse, it started to bleed, the whole nine yards, and I'm sorry and I love you and I will never light a candle again."

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Not only has she sworn off candles herself, but Osbourne has a message for everyone out there. She later told TMZ, "Please everybody always check all the candles lit in the house before going to bed. I didn't, and at 5am this morning I was met with 5 gorgeous men from the BH Fire Department as they put out the fire in my house."

That's hot. Too hot.

Are you guilty of Sharon Osbourne's fire-starting candle habit?

Image via WENN

First artists announced for 2013 CMA Music Festival

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The first artists for the 2013 CMA Music Festival were announced on Thursday. Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lady Antebellum are a part of this year's lineup.

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Country music fans better gear up, because the CMA Music Festival is coming to take over Nashville again for four days this summer. If you can't make it to the country music capital, you can check out the ABC television special later in the year.

On Thursday, the first artists set to perform were announced and it's going to be a great lineup. The event promises to be loaded with country music stars like Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town.

The original Fan Fair began in 1972, with 5,000 fans hitting Nashville's Municipal Auditiorium. The event is over 40 years old, and the festival has become a signature summer event for the city which also raises money for music education.

CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore, said in a statement, "What an exciting lineup-and we are just getting started. Ticket sales are stronger than ever and we are always researching and developing ways to enhance the Festival for our attendees and the artist who continue this time-honored traditions of giving back to the fans."

Fans can look forward to performances by Bryan, who performed at last year's event and co-hosted the ABC special, CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock.

Underwood, host of the last five CMA Awards shows and a CMA Female Vocalist of the Year from 2006-2008, made her first appearance at the fan fest in 2005, just after her American Idol win.

Lady Antebellum is making a repeat appearance in Nashville, showcasing some of its greatest hits like "I Run to You" and "Need You Now." They have won a total of seven CMA Awards over the years.

Finally, Little Big Town is this year's reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year, so their performance will be highly anticipated by the fans.

An interesting note about the event is that the artists participate for free. The net proceeds from ticket sales go to support the Keep the Music Playing program, benefitting music education. Over $6.1 million has gone to purchase musical instruments and classes in the school system.

Other charities that benefit from the CMA Music Festival include the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Words & Music program.

Last year's event drew over 71,000 fans, with 450 artists performing during 200 hours of concerts. The festival generates more than $35 million for the city of Nashville.

The concerts begin June 6 and run through June 9. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

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Betty White turns 91! Stars flock to the birthday bash

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Birthday girl Betty White is once again being gifted with her own television special. Find out who's coming to the big party to celebrate her turning 91-years-young!

Betty White

Another year gone by means another birthday for the fabulous Ms. Betty White! At 91 years old, the actress is being celebrated in her second televised birthday special.

After the success of 2012's Betty White's 90th Birthday Special, NBC execs are planning the Betty White’s 2nd Annual 90th Birthday Special, and they have their fingers crossed for many more years to come after that.

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Though the Golden Girls star is officially 91 today, Jan. 17, her televised birthday party will air on the peackock network Feb. 5.

Famous faces attending the shindig will include Blake Shelton, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Rico Rodriguez, Lily Tomlin, Sarah Silverman, President Bill Clinton, Zachary Levi, Larry King, Kate Flannery, Katie Couric, Vicki Lawrence and the honoree's Hot In Cleveland costars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick.

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When asked about her thoughts on aging, Betty White shared previously, "It's not a surprise, we knew it was coming — make the most of it. So you may not be as fast on your feet, and the image in your mirror may be a little disappointing, but if you are still functioning and not in pain, gratitude should be the name of the game."

How much longer will fans of the actress, who is already a 70-year veteran of the entertainment industry, be treated to new work? As long as she darn-well pleases, it seems.

On the subject of retirement Betty White has explained simply, "It's not a dirty word, I am just enjoying what I'm doing."

Care to leave a birthday wish for Betty White below?

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Liz Hurley to Caty Price: "I think you should f*** off!"

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Liz Hurley viral spat: Hurley swears at Australian reporter Caty Price, after nearly tripping on Price's microphone cord at the airport

Liz Hurley and Shane Warne

Note to self: don't talk to Elizabeth Hurley at an airport. Elizabeth Hurley was spotted at the Perth airport on Thursday morning, along with her fiancé, professional cricket player Shane Warne. Warne and Hurley were headed for Melbourne, Australia, after Warne's team suffered a tough loss the previous night. Television journalist Caty Price caught the couple — seemingly right after they checked-in — and tried to ask them about the game ask they walked through the airport.

Warne refused to talk and simply ignored Price. Things got nasty when the reporter almost tripped Hurley while trying to ask her about game, instead.

According to Price, "[Warne] was prett tight-lipped coming in, and did not say much, and then Liz clipped the back of my heels and said, 'Don't you know it is rude to stand in front of people,' which is fair. Price continued, "Then I asked her what she thought of the game last night, she spun around on her heels and mouthed close up to my face, 'I think you should f*** off." Price ended her take on the Liz Hurley spat with, "Then she did another spin, flick of the hair and strutted off with Shane."

We actually have video footage of the Hurley-Price interaction below and it seems Price might be exaggerating a little bit. From our perspective, Hurley almost trips on the microphone cord as Price crosses in front of Warne after he ignores her. Hurley, clearly irritated, snaps at Price after what appears to be the botched crossing attempt. Then, well, Hurley does strut away with a satisfied smirk on her face — all while looking fabulously jet-setter chic. She cleary says to Price to "f*** off" when asked about the cricket match.

See the video below to watch the Liz Hurley spat between Hurley and Caty Price.

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Welcome to Ripper Street

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Are you a CSI, The Mentalist, or Elementary junkie? If so, Ripper Street just might be your next favorite show!

Ripper Street gang

For roughly three years beginning in 1888, the large, impoverished city of Whitechapel, England was terrorized by at leaest one killer. The most famous and similar murders of Whitechapel prostitutes all happened, more-or-less, within a couple months. The murders became known as the "canonical five" and they were definitely believed to have been commited by Jack the Ripper... whomever he may have been. Aside from those five, at least six more murders took place, but since they weren't as... methodical as the original five, there is still much debate as to whether those were commited by the same unknown suspect.

Ripper Street picks up just six months after the last of the canonical five women were killed.

H Division is in charge of covering one and a quarter square miles of East London. While the square footage is small, the population is large. Sixty-seven thousand Englanders are cramped inside those confines, most living in basic squalor. The men of H Division have tried for months to capture the man that has terrorized their beat. Yet nothing has turned up. Now , more murders are occurring.

Less than a handful of men lead the investigation. There is Detective Inspector Edmund Reid and Detective Sergeant Bennett Drake , who are members of H Division. They also rely on U.S. Army surgeon and former Pinkerton detective Captain Homer Jackson to help with their investigations. Each man has his own share of secrets and scruples about their investigation. Each man is invested in his work for different reasons.

What will they find as they hunt for the man called Jack the Ripper? Who will stand in their way, how many lives will be lost as they continue to investigate and will Whitechapel ever be free from the Ripper's reign of terror? For a sneak peek, watch this clip...

Ripper Street premieres Saturday, Jan. 19 on BBC America at 8/7c as part of it's "Dramaville" programming. Lock your doors before you sit down for this.

Image courtesy of Tiger Aspect/BBC

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Spring Breakers trailer: Disney girls gone wild

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Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens aren't kids anymore. They've stepped away from Disney to become Spring Breakers. The actresses join James Franco in Harmony Korine's latest raunchfest.

Spring Breakers

Look at all the Disney stars that have gone on to bigger and better things. There's Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling and Hilary Duff, to name a few. Now a new generation of youngsters are making the leap to more adult roles.

Vanessa Hudgens , Selena Gomez , Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine star in Spring Breakers. It's a risque drama about four college girls, who find themselves on the wrong side of the law.

The ladies are bored with school and ready to party. Unfortunately, they don't have the money to fund a trip. The quad goes to desperate lengths for their dream vacation. We're talking hardcore robbery. After knocking over a restaurant they land in the slammer, but their problems don't end there.

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James Franco appears, channeling his inner Kevin Federline, and posts their bail. His character's a drug and arms dealer who wants them to do his bidding. From that moment on, the real drama begins.

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Spring Breakers is filled with sex, drugs and alcohol. It marks a major shift in the careers of these former teen queens. And we're sure there will be more daring roles to come.

Spring Breakers opens in theaters this March.

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Drop Dead Diva exec promises a return "no matter what"

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Has Drop Dead Diva been "uncanceled"? Following Lifetime's decision to end the show, other networks are stepping in to save the day. It may be down, but it's not out.

Brooke Elliott

Just yesterday, we learned that Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva was canceled. The network decided not to renew the show after four seasons. But according to creator Josh Berman, fans should keep hope alive.

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Berman tells EW, ”We’ve all been getting calls, both on the creative side and on the business side, from other possible homes. Everything is in play. There are players that I never even expected that are expressing interest in the show."

It sounds like Drop Dead Diva could be resurrected. We're not surprised, considering its devoted audience. The show was a solid performer for Lifetime but became a casualty of their new vision.

Following the cancellation, they may have changed their tune.

Berman says, "I’m not ruling anything out. I’m not even ruling out Lifetime and Sony reaching a new deal. Like, I’m open to anything that will save the show. My goal is to still have the show on the air this summer, no matter what.”

He encourages everyone to go to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to support all things Drop Dead Diva. This will show the powers that be that there's a fanbase out there. Berman had no idea Lifetime planned to cut the show's run — if he did, he wouldn't have ended it with a huge cliffhanger.

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Berman's not giving up hope and nor should we. Where's TBS, TNT and USA when you need them? We think Drop Dead Diva would be the perfect partner for Necessary Roughness.

Photo credit: Joseph Marzullo Wenn

Lance Armstrong admits to doping

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After years of denials, disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has finally admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs in a new interview with Oprah.

Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong has finally admitted what the world has long known: He used performance-enhancing drugs to reach the top of his cycling career.

In part one of a sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong admitted he used performance-enhancing drugs, EPO, indulged in blood-doping, and used testosterone or HGH in all seven of his Tour de France victories.

For years Armstrong denied using any banned substances and, according to some accounts, tried to ruin the careers of those who threatened to expose him.

"This is too late probably for most people, and that's my fault. I view this situation as one big lie that I repeated a lot of times," he said.

Blaming his testosterone use on his bout with testicular cancer, Armstrong insinuated he started taking the banned hormone because he was running low on his own. He said he began doping in the "EPO generation" of cycling in the mid-'90s and continued through 2005, but claims he was clean for his third-place finish in the 2009 Tour de France.

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"I don't want to accuse anybody else. I made my decisions," he said. "I'm sitting here today to acknowledge that. The culture was what it was."

"Overcoming the disease, winning the Tour, the happy marriage. It was mythic, the perfect story. It wasn't true. I'm a flawed character... I lost myself in all of that. I was one who controlled every outcome of my life."

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The 41-year-old was stripped of his Tour de France wins in 2012 after a report released by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said he led "the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen"— a categorization Armstrong denies.

"It was definitely professional, definitely smart, but very conservative, risk-adverse," he explained to Oprah. "To say that it was bigger than the East German Olympic machine of the '70s and 80's… "

Since the report was released, Armstrong lost all of his lucrative sponsorships, has been banned from cycling for life and today was stripped of his 2000 bronze medal by the IOC.

Image courtesy L. Gallo / WENN

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Conrad Bain dies: Our favorite TV fathers remembered

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Beloved for his role as Philip Drummond on Diff'rent Strokes, Conrad Bain passed away this morning at age 89. So, in honor of one of our favorite famous TV dads, we take a look at five of the most celebrated small-screen pops.

Conrad Bain of Diff'rent Strokes

Conrad Bain as Philip Drummond

As rich widower Philip Drummond on the series Diff’rent Strokes, Conrad Bain tackled tricky territory — his character adopted two young black boys from Harlem, and the show brought to light such serious issues as racism and drug abuse. However, the patchwork family’s comical growing pains translated into ratings success. During the show’s eight seasons, fans came to know and love the dynamic between Bain and his adopted sons, played by Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges. And while “What’chu talkin’ 'bout, Willis?” became the catchphrase the show is known for, what we remember most fondly is the message that families come in all diff’rent forms.

Television dad Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby as Cliff Huxtable

How do you become one of the most endearing TV dads of all time? Well, if you’re Bill Cosby as Dr. Cliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show, you dole out equal parts humor, honesty, sage advice and the occasional cold, hard dose of reality. Throw in the trademark Cosby face from time to time , and you’ve apparently got parenting gold. Whether he was performing a funeral for a goldfish or giving unsolicited fashion advice, Dr. Huxtable always seemed to go the extra mile to make sure his kids had a father who was present in the moment.

Full House TV Dad Bob Saget

Bob Saget as Danny Tanner

If you grew up in the ‘90s, you likely think of the cast of Full House as extended family. You had a killer crush on Uncle Jesse , you wanted to be BFFs with D.J. and — whether you admitted it or not — you looked to widower father Danny for his pearls of wisdom. Sure, he fumbled a bit trying to raise three daughters without his wife, who was tragically killed in a car accident. But, with help from Uncle Jesse and buddy Joey, Danny managed to emerge as that dad… the one whose daughters unabashedly adore him.

Tim Allen of Home ImprovementTim Allen as Tim Taylor

What time is it? Tool time! Our list of top TV dads just wouldn’t be complete with out Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor from Home Improvement, played by Tim Allen. He was a bit of a caveman — his signature grunt bears testament to this — but, let’s face it, he was fun. He spent time with his sons doing stuff guys love like camping and working on old sports cars. And those frequent times he bungled something up? Well, just leave it to Mr. Wilson to help Tim come up with a clever way to make things right again. Who knew cavemen could be such darn cute dads?

Peter Boyle of Everybody Loves Raymond

Peter Boyle as Frank Barone

As crotchety old Frank Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond, Peter Boyle may not have been the best dad, but he was definitely the best of the worst. Everybody may have loved Raymond, but a ton of people tuned in for Barone’s sarcastic, tough-sh*t breed of parenting. Chances are, he reminds you of your own grumpy, yet loveable dad or granddad. I mean, c’mon… just imagine him whipping off his belt and threatening to tan your hide. Between emasculating his sons and bemoaning his “45 years of bondage” to wife Marie, Barone occasionally let a hint of softness surface — which, naturally, he quickly obscured with obscenities.

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