December 2012 Archives

The fiscal cliff is overrated by some measures. It's just the beginning, by others.

The economy won't cease to exist if the cliff is breached. However, prospects for a long-term recovery - and the political system's ability to institute positive change - are in doubt.

Regardless of whether a last-minute deal is reached to avoid the worst tax hikes and spending cuts, the impact of the fiscal cliff will be felt well into 2013.

Most likely, a compromise will be reached soon, if only to put off the inevitable. But the tone has been set for the new year, and possibly for the next four.

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It's Black Monday in the NFL, as multiple teams have given the axe to their head coaches less than 24 hours after completing their final game of the regular season.

Foremost among the men looking for new jobs? Andy Reid, the Eagles' career leader in wins whose squad stumbled to a 4-12 record this year.

"Andy Reid won the most games of any head coach in Eagles history and he is someone I respect greatly and will remain friends with for many years to come," owner Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. "But, it is time for the Eagles to move in a new direction. Coach Reid leaves us with a winning tradition that we can build upon. And we are very excited about the future."

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THG is counting down the 100 Hottest Bikini Bodies of 2012!

For months, we've been paying tribute to the hottest celebs with bikini photos galore, and the competition started out flat out sweltering and became ... even more sweltering.

Keeping the heat rising in the #2 spot: Kim Kardashian!

Most recently, Marisa Miller bikini photos came in at #3.

Today ... it's the Armenian goddess herself, the sex tape, social media and reality star Kanye West announced just last night that he put a baby in.

Yes, he got Kim Kardashian pregnant, folks!

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We're guessing Adam Lambert would approve of our Les Miserables review.

In a series of Tweets over the weekend, the former American Idol finalist slammed this Christmas blockbuster, most notably for its decision to have cast members sing live on camera.

Complaining that Hollywood's treats the singing as a "last priority" in musicals, Lambert lamented:

"I do think it was cool they were singing live- but with that cast, they should have studio recorded and sweetened the vocals. I felt like I should ignore the vocals and focus on the emotional subtext- but the singing was so distracting at times it pulled me out."

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With bikini photos galore, Jessica Simpson is no longer hiding her second pregnancy, that's for sure. Today's image features her baby bump (and cleavage, obvi) in FULL view.

Take a look at the expectant mom's latest Twitpic below:

"Bumpin' and proud!" Simpson wrote as the photo caption.

Looking makeup free, the 32-year-old wore a robe that appears to match her bikini, kept open to flaunt her changing body of course. Pregnancy looks good on her.

See last week's pregnant Jessica Simpson bikini photo for further evidence of why. It took her awhile to confirm she's knocked up, but she's making up for lost time.

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Elvira Grau is now a Real Housewife of New Jersey, much to the delight of that show's main villain.

The party planner will come on board the new season of this Bravo hit and promises to actually have the back of Teresa Giudice throughout that cast member's inevitable clashes.

"We have been friends because we're both comfortable with each other as we are, not jealous or insecure," Grau recently told Fox News. "I would absolutely defend Teresa against the other woman."

Those other women include Melissa Gorga, Jacqueline Laurita and Caroline Manzo, all of whom fought with Giudice on The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 4.

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Park Jae-sang, better known as PSY, turns 35 today.

Happy birthday to the "Gangnam Style" performer!

In 2012, the rapper went from being unknown outside of his native Korea to a genuine global superstar, thanks entirely to his international hit song.

"Hit" may be the understatement of all time.

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She flipped, tumbled and smiled her way into our hearts in 2012.

And now Gabby Douglas ends the best year of her life by turning 17 years old. That's right, it's the Gold Medalist's birthday! Send in your very best wishes to the Olympian now!

Douglas became the first American in history to win the all-around individual title at this year's games. Among her rewards?

A visit with David Letterman; a Wheaties box cover; and a guest appearance on The Vampire Diaries Season 4. She was also named Female Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press.

Other famous folks celebrating a birthday on December 31 include: PSY (35), Val Kilmer (53), Ben Kingsley (69) and Anthony Hopkins (75).

Despite this being a day that seems tailor-made for her, Lindsay Lohan says she's opting to stay in on New Year's Eve and spend a low-key night with family and friends.

We know. ROFL.

The 26-year-old, according to TMZ, is determined to start 2013 off on a good note, and that means making a good impression on the judge hearing her case.

Staring at eight months in jail if she effs up again, or even if she doesn't, LiLo won't be at any parties or clubs as 2012 ends ... if you believe this at all.

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Adam Lanza's body has been claimed for burial.

More than two weeks after the Connecticut 20-year-old open fire and killed 28 people, including himself, the medical examiner's office says his body was claimed.

They didn't say who claimed him, where he would be buried, if he would receive a funeral or really anything else about what will happen to the mass murderer.

Even The New York Times came up short on details as "calls and messages to family members and a spokesman were not immediately returned on Sunday."

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