October 2012 Archives

Joe Simpson and Tina Simpson, the parents of Jessica and Ashlee, are divorcing after 35 years of marriage.

A rep for the famous family confirmed the break-up to Us Weekly via the following statement:

"Tina and Joe Simpson have filed for divorce. It is an amicable split and there is no third party involved. Any other related allegations are completely false. The family appreciates your respect for their privacy at this time."

The reference to other "allegations" is likely a response to a National Enquirer story that claims Joe came out of the closet a couple months ago and even has a "20-something boy toy."

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Richard Mourdock, a candidate for U.S. Senate from Indiana, is under fire today for remarks made during a debate yesterday with Democratic opponent Joe Donnelly.

Explaining his views on abortion and whether or not an exception should be made in cases of rape, the pro-life politician said:

"I struggled with it myself for a long time, and I realized that life is a gift from God, and I think even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something God intended to happen."

Richard Mourdock Abortion Answer

Donnelly - who is also pro-life, but would make exceptions for rape or incest - pounced on the wording and replied via statement:

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Donald Trump's much-touted Obama "bombshell" announcement really wasn't much of one ... although he did make an intriguing offer to the President.

The Donald claimed credit for getting the President to release his birth certificate last year, then called on him to be fully transparent with the public.

Donald Trump Obama Announcement, Offer

If Obama releases his college transcripts, passport applications and other records by October 31, Trump will cut a $5 million check to his charity of choice.

That's it. As PR stunts go, not his best work.

As many predicted, Trump focused on Obama's perceived lack of transparency, though he sort of misled us into thinking he actually had some new info on the guy.

Anyway, should Obama take Trump up on it?

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel married in Italy last week, forming one of the most talented, attractive and legally wed celebrity couples on Earth.

Now, the first images of their magical day have been revealed. Feast your eyes on a bouncing JT and a gorgeous, wedding gown-wearing Biel now, courtesy of People:

Timberlake tells the magazine that the October 19 ceremony was a "really special evening," while his new bride gushes over the "fantasy experience."

It was aided by a personal song Justin penned just for the occasion and which he played on the guitar as Biel walked down the aisle.

Come on, man. Give guys around the world some chance of keeping up here.

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Yes, we're back with more coverage of Taylor Swift.

The superstar is making all the media rounds this week in promotion of her new album, performing fresh tracks on Good Morning America and The Late Show - and now she's released a brand new music video.

It's for the single "Begin Again" and it seems to be as much of a love story about Paris as the gentlemen caller featured below. Watch now and fall for Swift all over again:

Taylor Swift - "Begin Again" (Music Video)

Male students at a California high school recently began a "Fantasy Slut League" in which they "drafted" female students and earned points for ... well, you can figure that out.

The sex game was exposed and brought to the attention of officials at the highly-regarded Piedmont High School, who launched an investigation earlier this month.

In a letter to parents, Principal Rich Kitchens described a ritual "in which our female students (unbeknownst to most of them) are drafted as part of the league."

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Life may seem like fun and games for Khloe Kardashian these days. It may appear as if she's happy and carefree, Tweeting nipple slips of her mother like all is well and good at home.

But it's not. Not by a long shot. Not if recent tabloid stories are to be believed.

Star Magazine makes it clear: Khloe and Lamar Odom are about to divorce.

And the latest issue of Life & Style brings the troubled relationship into focus, detailing how Kardashian's problems with conception are creating a major riff between wife and husband.

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Chris Brown's recently-dumped ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran isn't giving up on a future with him, according to reports. Guess she's even more naive than we thought.

Karrueche is reportedly telling friends she's not about to throw in the towel regarding her relationship with Chris just because Rihanna is back in the picture.

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James Bond will soon be back in action, as Skyfall - the latest edition to the world's longest-running movie franchise - hits theaters on November 9.

The two main stars featured in the film, Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem, walked the red carpet of the London premiere last night, both decked out in tuxes that would make 007 proud.

Which of these elder statesmen would you rather take home? Whose martini would you rather shake? Compare. Contrast. And vote now:

Officials at the White House and State Department were advised just two hours after the September 11, 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya, that Islamic militants were responsible, according to a new report.

The emails, obtained by Reuters from government sources not connected with U.S. spy agencies or the State Department and who requested anonymity, specifically state that the Libyan group called Ansar al-Sharia claimed responsibility for the attacks.

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