Friday, 24 January 2014
How Hunter Moore, revenge porn kingpin, got away with it – until now - Christian Science Monitor
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Bow Wow Fired From BET? -- 50 Cent Responds To Rumor - Hollywood Life
Looks like the report that Bow Wow was fired from BET’s ’106 & Park’ circled the web quickly! Rapper 50 Cent tweeted out his shocked reaction, and his friend Bow Wow reacted!
50 Cent is definitely worried about his buddy, Bow Wow. CreamBMP Daily reported that the rapper and father was fired from hosting 106 & Park for using his company card to pay child support, and it’s not just the fans who are angry — his friend is shocked by the report, too!
50 Cent Responds To Bow Wow Fired Report
At 1 AM on Jan. 24, 50 Cent got word of the rumor and couldn’t believe it! He tweeted out, “This sh-t is a joke right? This can’t be real.”
However, Bow Wow cleared up the rumor a few hours later.
Right before 5 AM, Bow Wow wrote, ”It was fake story homie. Naw it ain’t official.”
While those who did read the report and believed it, they must not have read the description of what exactly CreamBMP Daily is.
“CreamBmp.com Written by comedian CREAM. This website is comprised of satire and parody of current news and urban culture. For entertainment purposes only,” the site’s “About” page explained.
In 2012, Bow Wow opened up about the respect he has for 50 as a business man, regardless of the fact that they both dated singer Ciara.
I felt like no other artist in music could do this, I feel like it wouldn’t make sense for them. People know this is where I came from. If it wasn’t for, “106 & Park ,” it never would of been no Bow Wow.
For me to be only 25 years old, for me to be like the poster child for BET right now and for me to have this position of power here… It’s definitely trying to set the tone for other black men too who are aspiring to be young CEO’s and show them that it is possible.
Nobody wants to rap forever, you can because it’s your first love. You become uncool at a certain point, only Jay-Z makes it so cool. He (50 Cent) reminds me of a drug dealer, your suppose to do it that way if your going to sell drugs. Get in, go hard for 5-6 years, don’t stay around too long. Get all the money you can and leave. He put a hard six years work into the game, sold millions of records and made millions of dollars.
Bow Wow Debunks Firing Report
After the report, Bow Wow took to Twitter and Instagram to clear up the rumors:
If that didn’t clear it up, the official Instagram account for 106 & Park posted a hilarious video of the rapper backstage at BET:
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Lolo Jones Makes US Bobsled Team - ESPN
Updated: January 24, 2014, 11:14 AM ET
Associated PressLolo Jones Makes U.S. Bobsled Team
Lolo Jones "absolutely" earned her spot on the U.S. Olympic bobsled team, the federation's top officer said Thursday night, insisting the selection committee relied only on data and results in making its picks.
U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation CEO Darrin Steele told The Associated Press that he even double-checked all the numbers that were pored over while deciding on the three push athletes for the women's team that will compete in Sochi.
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AP Photo/Carlo AllegriLolo Jones' inclusion on the U.S. bobsled team sparked controversy but the federation's CEO defended his selection.
Steele said it was "incredibly close" between Jones, Emily Azevedo and Katie Eberling for what amounted to the final spot. The USBSF has gotten a number of complaints about Jones' selection, mainly through emails and social media, though Steele remains convinced that the two-time Summer Olympic hurdler who is often a lightning rod for critics was the right pick.
"Nobody put any pressure on us," Steele said. "We haven't made a single deal based on Lolo Jones."
Aja Evans, Lauryn Williams and Jones were the three push athletes picked for the women's team. All are first-time Winter Olympians, though Williams is a veteran of the summer version and helped the U.S. win a gold medal in the 400-meter relay at the London Games in 2012.
The criticism, however, has almost exclusively stemmed from Jones' selection. She tried out for the team in the fall of 2012, surprised many observers by actually making the roster, and helped the U.S. win a medal in her very first World Cup race.
"This is an emotional situation," Steele said. "She brings a lot of baggage with her. I don't see that side of her. I kind of respect that she's not guarded. The reality is it's easy to look for an excuse, especially when it's close. I can see the logic when people don't understand the sport. I'm a little disappointed with some of the people inside the sport who make the same statements."
Azevedo and Eberling both have accomplished resumes. Many around the team thought Azevedo was at her best this season, and Eberling has world-championship medals along with three World Cup medals from this season alone in her collection. Plus, both have been in the sport longer than Jones, who is expected to team with pilot Jazmine Fenlator in Sochi.
SportsNation: Lolo Jones in Sochi?
In the end, the committee went with Jones, and Steele said it was not easy.
"Our job is to put together the best possible team to represent the country," Steele said.
By now, Jones is surely used to a certain level of drama at Olympic time.
She decided to try bobsledding shortly after finishing fourth in the 100 hurdles at the London Olympics and dealing with widespread criticism -- including from teammates -- over the attention and endorsements she generates. Four years earlier in Beijing, she was the favorite and was in position to win gold when she hit the ninth of 10 hurdles and wound up seventh.
She's been public about her choice regarding abstaining from premarital sex, once challenged former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand to a race without knowing he was paralyzed, and took some heat last year when she tried to make a joke about the $741 check she received for prize money won in sliding.
"At the end of the day, the selection committee, we don't look at Twitter or anyone outside our sport," Steele said. "We're more concerned about inside our sport. There's a lot of factors in making our decisions. Performance is the biggest one."
Copyright 2014 by The Associated Press
Lolo Jones Makes US Bobsled Team - ESPN
Updated: January 24, 2014, 11:14 AM ET
Associated PressLolo Jones Makes U.S. Bobsled Team
Lolo Jones "absolutely" earned her spot on the U.S. Olympic bobsled team, the federation's top officer said Thursday night, insisting the selection committee relied only on data and results in making its picks.
U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation CEO Darrin Steele told The Associated Press that he even double-checked all the numbers that were pored over while deciding on the three push athletes for the women's team that will compete in Sochi.
[+] Enlarge
AP Photo/Carlo AllegriLolo Jones' inclusion on the U.S. bobsled team sparked controversy but the federation's CEO defended his selection.
Steele said it was "incredibly close" between Jones, Emily Azevedo and Katie Eberling for what amounted to the final spot. The USBSF has gotten a number of complaints about Jones' selection, mainly through emails and social media, though Steele remains convinced that the two-time Summer Olympic hurdler who is often a lightning rod for critics was the right pick.
"Nobody put any pressure on us," Steele said. "We haven't made a single deal based on Lolo Jones."
Aja Evans, Lauryn Williams and Jones were the three push athletes picked for the women's team. All are first-time Winter Olympians, though Williams is a veteran of the summer version and helped the U.S. win a gold medal in the 400-meter relay at the London Games in 2012.
The criticism, however, has almost exclusively stemmed from Jones' selection. She tried out for the team in the fall of 2012, surprised many observers by actually making the roster, and helped the U.S. win a medal in her very first World Cup race.
"This is an emotional situation," Steele said. "She brings a lot of baggage with her. I don't see that side of her. I kind of respect that she's not guarded. The reality is it's easy to look for an excuse, especially when it's close. I can see the logic when people don't understand the sport. I'm a little disappointed with some of the people inside the sport who make the same statements."
Azevedo and Eberling both have accomplished resumes. Many around the team thought Azevedo was at her best this season, and Eberling has world-championship medals along with three World Cup medals from this season alone in her collection. Plus, both have been in the sport longer than Jones, who is expected to team with pilot Jazmine Fenlator in Sochi.
SportsNation: Lolo Jones in Sochi?
In the end, the committee went with Jones, and Steele said it was not easy.
"Our job is to put together the best possible team to represent the country," Steele said.
By now, Jones is surely used to a certain level of drama at Olympic time.
She decided to try bobsledding shortly after finishing fourth in the 100 hurdles at the London Olympics and dealing with widespread criticism -- including from teammates -- over the attention and endorsements she generates. Four years earlier in Beijing, she was the favorite and was in position to win gold when she hit the ninth of 10 hurdles and wound up seventh.
She's been public about her choice regarding abstaining from premarital sex, once challenged former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand to a race without knowing he was paralyzed, and took some heat last year when she tried to make a joke about the $741 check she received for prize money won in sliding.
"At the end of the day, the selection committee, we don't look at Twitter or anyone outside our sport," Steele said. "We're more concerned about inside our sport. There's a lot of factors in making our decisions. Performance is the biggest one."
Copyright 2014 by The Associated Press
Elizabeth Vargas: 'I am. I am an alcoholic' - New York Daily News
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Elizabeth Vargas opens up about alcohol addiction on 'Good Morning America' on Friday.
Elizabeth Vargas has opened up about her struggle with alcoholism and the road to recovery during a "Good Morning America" appearance on Friday.
"I am. I am an alcoholic," the "20/20" anchor told "GMA" co-anchor George Stephanopoulos.
"It took me a long time to admit that to myself. It took me a long time to admit it to my family, but I am."
"The amount of energy I expended keeping that secret and keeping this problem hidden from view was exhausting," Vargas revealed.
The 51-year-old TV personality explained that she had done specials on "20/20" about alcohol abuse but was unable to see her own problem with drinking.
RELATED: ABC ANCHOR ELIZABETH VARGAS CHECKS INTO REHAB
"I started thinking 'Well, you know, I'll only drink, you know, on weekends. I'll only drink, you know, two glasses of wine a night. I won't drink on nights before I have to get up and do 'Good Morning America.' But those deals never work."
Vargas completed two stints in rehab in November and is now ready to go back to work, however, she admitted part of what led her to the bottle was her battle with stress and panic attacks.
"I dealt with that anxiety, and with the stress that the anxiety brought by starting to drink. And it slowly escalated and got worse and worse."
Vargas reflected on how her family handled what was happening to her.
"'You have a problem. You're an alcoholic," husband Marc Cohn told her.
"It made me really angry, really angry. But he was right," she added.
"I mean, denial is huge for any alcoholic.”
Vargas said she began to realize she needed help when it started affecting her work on "20/20" and she was “in no shape" to do an interview one day.
Her two sons, ages 7 and 10, even started to notice her drinking habits.
"At night I — that was a ritual," she explained of consuming wine regularly.
RELATED: ELIZABETH VARGAS CHECKS OUT OF REHAB FOR ALCOHOL ABUSE
"I should've realized it was a problem way back when Zachary, my oldest son, was born. And he used to call my nightly glass of wine 'mommy's juice.' You know, and I thought that was hysterical. It didn't occur to me that that was a problem.
“I felt like I had to be, you know, perfect, which is ridiculous, nobody's perfect."
Vargas first stayed in rehab for 28 days before leaving against the doctors' suggestion, but ended up returning after being home for only five days.
“You know, this isn't what I want to be known for, but I'm really proud of what I did," she told Stephanopoulos.
He then asked her what made her realize she was finally ready to leave the facility.
RELATED: '20/20' ANCHOR ELIZABETH VARGAS COULD RETURN TO AIR FRIDAY
"It's a psychic change, I think. I mean, it's learning to accept that I'm human. That there's nothing wrong with failing, that there's nothing wrong with feeling anxiety."
Vargas explained her absence to her children by telling them she was allergic to alcohol.
“I didn't want to use the word 'disease' with them, even though that's how it's classified by the medical profession. It's too scary, you know, the connotation for them is disease is something deadly … and we explained that I was going away to get better. And they came and visited me."
As far how she is currently maintaining her sobriety, she said she is now "part of AA."
"I have a sponsor. I have great, great friends who I love and who love me."
Vargas adamantly told Stephanopoulos, "Alcohol for me is no longer an option."
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Epic surfing at Mavericks Invitational contest 2014 - Sacramento Bee
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Peter Mel catches a wave as Colin Dwyer, left, watches during the second heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif. Mel is the defending champion of the event.
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Ryan Seelbach rides a wave during the second heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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Nic Lamb rides a wave during the third heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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Nic Lamb begins to fall off his board during the third heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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Nic Lamb goes tumbling into a wave during the third heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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Shane Dorian, left, and Ben Wilkinson, right, catch a wave during the third heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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Ben Wilkinson goes tumbling into a wave during the third heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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Tyler Fox flies out of a wave during the second heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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People on boats watch the third heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest with the Pillar Point Air Force Station in the background Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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Contest director and founder Jeff Clark watches the first heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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People paddle out to watch the third heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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A paddleboarder passes a group of surfers waiting to catch a wave in the first heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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Crewmen on a U.S. Coast Guard vessel watch the first heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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People on a spectator boat try to catch a glimpse of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
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