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• Watch R. Kelly SING For Security To Remove Fighting Fan
• No Doubt's Racially Offensive Video Inspires Letter From UCLA's American Indian Studies Center
• The Situation Is 'Really Trying' To Make Things Work With His Girlfriend
• Perez Ecnourages You To Vote - In Song!
• Kirstie Alley Drops MAJOR Bombshell! Did She Have An AFFAIR With Patrick Swayze?!
• Barack Obama Writes Inspirational Letter To Bullied Young Girl With Two Dads!
• Election 2012: What The Stars Are Tweeting
• Channing Tatum & His Shirtless Self Named The Sexiest Man Alive?
• Lindsay Lohan Facing "Significant Jail Time" For Lying To Cops!!
• Vote 2012! Which Ex-Lover Should Taylor Swift Never Get Back Together With?!

Watch R. Kelly SING For Security To Remove Fighting Fan Posted: 06 Nov 2012 12:53 PM PST There's nothing like being personally serenaded by one of your favorite artists at a concert -- unless he's singing for security! LOLz! That's exactly what R. Kelly did this weekend when he spotted two female fans fighting next to the stage. He was performing at the Nokia Live Theater in Downtown El Lay on Saturday when the conflict erupted and it must have been pretty serious too. He stopped himself in the middle of the song (above) and kept perfect pitch tune while belting out, "SECURITY! SE-CUR-I-TY!" This truly is priceless. We almost want to track down the obnoxious fan that got the boot and hug her for sparking something that will go down in history as one of greatest R. Kelly moments ever.

No Doubt's Racially Offensive Video Inspires Letter From UCLA's American Indian Studies Center Posted: 06 Nov 2012 12:43 PM PST Amidst the still-brewing controversy of No Doubt's Looking Hot music video, the American Indian Studies Center at UCLA has posted an open letter to the reunited band. Commending them for immediately taking the video off of YouTube once they became aware of its offensive nature, the Center makes it very clear why the community is in fact so offended. Opening their argument with the obvious issues, the Center addresses the stereotypes depicted in the video and why it hurts the community, saying: "The music video demonstrates the height of cultural misappropriation and a complete indifference towards and ignorance about contemporary Indian people. The video at once employs Native imagery and symbols, many of which still hold deep spiritual and ceremonial significance for Native Americans while at the same time situating such imagery in a (largely inaccurate) set of depictions of Indians at the turn of the century as primitive peoples fighting cowboys (and losing) in the Wild West. In this sense, the video diminishes Native people and Native cultures while, simultaneously, co-opting Indians and indigeneity for exploitative gain. In essence, it represents the grossest kind of cultural misappropriation." But then they reveal the even deeper harm done, addressing the sexual crime issues their community faces. Making it a point to note Gwen Stefani's "writhing" as a stereotypically-dressed character during a scene of "white men" aggression, the Center elaborates further on the cultural wound inflicted, saying: "Most importantly, however, the video is rife with imagery that glorifies aggression against Indian people, and, most disturbingly, denigrates and objectifies Native women through scenes of sexualized violence. Much like the 19th century paintings advancing the ethos of manifest destiny – the belief that the United States was destined by God to expand across the continent, bringing civilization and light to a primitive people – the video draws on familiar tropes of the conquest of the continent and, concomitantly, the ravage of the Native female. As lead singer Gwen Stefani writhes, partially dressed (as an Indian) and shackled in ropes while overseen by domineering white men brandishing pistols, today real Native American women in the United States are in a state of crisis." The Center then explains how "one in three American Indian and Alaskan Native women will be raped in their lifetimes." They also address their suspicion in the band's apology. While they applaud most of it, they note: "While No Doubt's apology claimed to have consulted "Native American studies experts at the University of California," to our knowledge, no such person from UCLA was consulted about the video prior to its release." But they're also still very open to forgiveness, offering: "Nevertheless, in furtherance of our educational and collaborative mission, we extend to you an invitation to engage with the American Indian Studies Center and the Los Angeles Indian community, as we see this unfortunate incident as presenting an opportunity for growth and mutual understanding." We would love to see that. As we've said before, we applaud the band for taking full responsibility, but we understand that harm has still been done. So, that being said, we'd think it would do wonders if the band took this opportunity to spread awareness on the issue at hand through their platform. They can totally turn this thing around with the right tools if they wanted to. Instead of letting it be, they could use their fame to help fight the problems the community faces. And in that sense, maybe the end-result will become something ultimately greater had no video been posted at all. What do U think about that? Any ideas from your point of view? CLICK HERE to read the letter in full. Hopefully everything can truly resolve itself here. It's an unfortunate situation all around but one that presents great opportunity nonetheless! [Image via Judy Eddy/WENN.]

The Situation Is 'Really Trying' To Make Things Work With His Girlfriend Posted: 06 Nov 2012 12:22 PM PST MTV Shows He probably wasn't looking for it, but The Situation found love in a hopeless place at the Jersey Shore last summer. Since sobering up, the reality star has settled down with Paula Pickard, whom he met while filming the sixth and final season of Jersey Shore. In Thursday's episode, it looks like their connection is already showing signs of weakening because he confides in Deena's boyfriend, Chris, that he's getting a little tired of her behavior. This girl must be special though. While Mike would normally "pull the shoot immediately," he admits (above) that he's "really trying here." On November 15, he'll also be trying to raise enough money to rebuild Seaside Heights after Hurricane Sandy destroyed the coastal town. Along with the rest of the gang, The Situation will be appearing on MTV's Restore the Shore to ask viewers for donations.

Perez Ecnourages You To Vote - In Song! Posted: 06 Nov 2012 12:14 PM PST Check out Vote, hilarious song featuring Perez and the cast of NEWSical: The Musical (above)! Such fun memories! Like! Share! Vote!!!

Kirstie Alley Drops MAJOR Bombshell! Did She Have An AFFAIR With Patrick Swayze?! Posted: 06 Nov 2012 12:11 PM PST WHOA! Say WHAT?! She is just announcing all sorts of crazy shiz left and right these days! Kirstie Alley is busy promoting her new book, The Art Of Men, and apparently, using it as an excuse to re-live all of her past, very famous - and very MARRIED - love interests! And even though she only JUST revealed that if she had it her way, she would have run off with John Travolta, to whom she refers as the love of her life, during a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, she ALSO was head over heels for Patrick Swayze when the pair shot the miniseries North and South in 1985...and the two almost cheated on their respective spouses! She explains: "We did not have an affair. But again, I think what I did was worse. Because I think when you fall in love with someone when you're married, you jeopardize your own marriage and their marriage. It's doubly bad. After Patrick, I made a decision that I was not ever going to involve myself with anyone married." Ch-ch-check out the rest of her comments (above)! WOWZA! Too bad she waited to spill THIS dirt until after the beloved actor had passed on...we would be VERY curious to hear what he has to say about their torrid almost-affair! But honestly, given the rate at which she's revealing all of her past, ahem, 'indiscretions,' we're more innerested to find out if there are any other famous skeletons in Veronica's Closet of LOVE! LOLz!

Barack Obama Writes Inspirational Letter To Bullied Young Girl With Two Dads! Posted: 06 Nov 2012 11:51 AM PST Awww!! This story is heartwarming enough to defrost a frozen turkey! Ten-year-old Sophia Bailey Klugh is an inspiration to us all! She's blessed to have two very loving fathers, but some of her classmates tease her about being raised in of a non-traditional family! Brave Sophia did what few 10 year-olds might think to do, she wrote a letter to her President, asking him for help. She said: "[Mr. President,] I am so glad that you agree two men can love each other because I have two dads and they love each other, but at school kids think that it's gross and weird, but it really hurts my heart and feelings.... If you were me and you had two dads that loved each other and kids at school teased you about it, what would you do? It's absolutely tragic that we live in a society where parents pass hateful thoughts down to their children. Thankfully, there are compassionate young girls like Sophia who find the courage to ask for help!! Admirably, President Barack Obama made the time to respond to the young girl's inquiry. Amidst an extremely busy schedule brought about by running both a country and a re-election campaign, the Prez wrote Sophia back and asked her to stay brave. He said: "Dear Sophia, Thank you for writing me such a thoughtful letter about your family. Reading it made me proud to be your president and even more hopeful about the future of our nation. In America, no two families look the same. We celebrate this diversity. And we recognize that whether you have two dads or one mom what matters above all is the love we show one another. You are very fortunate to have two parents who care deeply for you. They are lucky to have such an exceptional daughter in you." What an excellent response! Diversity should be cherished and families should be applauded for loving one another above all else. After seeing what a sweet, thoughtful young girl these two fathers raised, we wonder how anyone could believe same-sex couples are unfit for parenting! Candidate Mitt Romney has already spoken out AGAINST gay parents adopting children. It's election day; don't forget to vote and make your voice heard!! You can read Sofia's adorable letter and the President's response in their entirety (below)! [Image via Jinphotography/WENN.]

Election 2012: What The Stars Are Tweeting Posted: 06 Nov 2012 11:20 AM PST It's the BIG BIG BIG day, perezcious readers!! Americans from all every state are lining up at the polls to ROCK THE VOTE and utilize their AH-MAZING right to decide the next POTUS!! Will it be Barack Obama? Or will it be Mitt Romney? We'll know in less than 24 hours (fingers crossed)!!! See what the celebrities are saying about #Election2012 ...AFTER THE JUMP!!! NICKI MINAJ Beyond proud of your passion to let your voice be heard. Happy Election Day JENNIFER LOPEZ If you are an American, today is the day to make your voice heard! Find your polling place and vote today! FERGIE I have made my choice. My hope is 4 President @BarackObama 2 get reelected & get more time 2 turn this country around. TORI SPELLING We all have a voice. Today we get to use. It's our children's future. Be a part of building it #election2012 SHONDA RHIMES While you should vote your conscience, I hope that conscience includes our LGBT brothers and sisters and their rights. IAN SOMERHALDER VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE.Be patient pls,its worth it.Workers at polling places move like molasses on a cold day(very slowly) unfortunately PITBULL get out there and make a difference in our country daleeeee ponte las pila #election2012 #vote ELIZABETH BANKS Me and @oliviawilde are voting for @BarackObama TOMORROW Get inspired to vote with this great speech… #Election2012 @CristinaOpina RYAN SEACREST spoke to @BarackObama – breaking – his guilty pleasure is nachos & guac EVA LONGORIA Here we go America!!! Election Day is finally here! Vote! Vote! Vote! B.J. NOVAK vote, you bunheads ZACH BRAFF If you're lucky, you get to borrow this planet for 100 years or so. Whilst here, you must opine on how it's run. Vote. MELISSA JOAN HART Finish this sentence for me... Being a republican in Hollywood is like being.....???? #election2012 PAULINA RUBIO #WeVoteWeWin Obama! http://bit.ly/SuGFkY PLEASE RETWEET Latinos a votar! AMBER ROSE Off to the polls for my grandson MINDY KALING "I guess being able to vote is kind of an American humblebrag." said the insufferable first date guy, somewhere, this evening. In my movie Election Day dir by Garry Marshall I get engaged to Bradley Cooper in an voting booth. "I have a prop for you." coos Bradley GABRIELLE UNION Observed or experienced Voter Intimidation (?) - please contact: 1-866-OUR-VOTE.. that's (866) 687-8683 STEPHEN COLBERT Rock the Vote! Or if you're middle-aged with a sentimental side, Easy Listen the Vote! NICK LACHEY People, get out and vote today! This year, more than ever, every vote counts. This is your right AND privilege. #VOTE PAULA ABDUL First thing that came to my mind this morning was a 4 letter word: #vote :)) Happy Election Day! xoxoP #Election2012 KERI HILSON Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE if you're a registered voter & are turned away from the polls for ANY reason. Let no one take your voice away!! #VOTE LIL SCRAPPY After you Vote and you hop in yo car, take a pic of your i Voted Sticker lets keep it Legal !! we gotta win #TEAMOBAMA !! PATRICK DEMPSEY Get out and vote ! PETER FACINELLI Make sure u vote today. Ure vote counts and does make a difference. FRANK OCEAN Vote for Obama. GAYLE KING Just voted! Important to make sure YOUR candidate knows you cared. so make YOUR pick&watch election coverage I recommend @CBS you're welcome PAULA DEEN Your vote counts, but only if you cast it. We are blessed to have this freedom, so make the time today to not take it for granted. BETHENNY FRANKEL It's election day! Vote! Vote! Vote! It's what gives you the voice that many others don't have. This one is a nail biter! NE-YO GET OUT THERE AND VOTE!!! T.I. Let's go vote...! MARCIA CROSS So excited to vote! What a privilege!! WE THE PEOPLE.. Be part of the WE. Xo m RUSSELL SIMMONS Proud to cast my vote for Barack Obama!! Doing tv to promote voting .. Wherever u are get someone beside yourself to vote !!!!!! JOAN RIVERS I'm off to vote!!! ROSEANNE Vote for ME Roseanne Barr Tuesday November 6th MICHAEL IAN BLACK WTF: just found out that all states that lost the Civil War aren't allowed to vote?!? (joke) FRANCES FISHER "I'm going to be on a Valium IV before this election is over!" Hahaha! ALAN CUMMING I'm a joint citizen of the UK & US. I became the latter so that today I could vote for Obama in the general election! P.S. CLICK HERE to "follow" Perez on Twitter! P.P.S. CLICK HERE to "like" Perez on Facebook! [Image via Nikki Nelson/WENN.]

Channing Tatum & His Shirtless Self Named The Sexiest Man Alive? Posted: 06 Nov 2012 11:09 AM PST Bradley Cooper might've claimed People's title for Sexiest Man Alive in 2011, but his reign is soon to be over! We're hearing that... DRUMROLL PLEASE... none other than Channing Tatum will take home the crown for 2012, and who better?! Check out some more shirtless and seXXXy pics (below) to remind yourself! Though an official announcement will be made November 14th, we think the Magic Mike star is MORE than deserving of the honor! Seriously. Just look -- no -- DROOL away... take in all of the gorgeousness that is on your screen right now!!! Guess we'll have to wait until the cover is revealed next week to see if Charming and that chiseled chest of his wins out! [Image via GQ.]

Lindsay Lohan Facing "Significant Jail Time" For Lying To Cops!! Posted: 06 Nov 2012 10:50 AM PST OH sh*t!! Lindsay Lohan really might get put in the slammer for REALZ!!! Earlier today, we heard that Santa Monica authorities are thisclose to filing charges against the controversial starlet concerning her car accident in June. The charges claim Lindsay LIED to police -- which is a misdemeanor crime -- when she said she was not driving the vehicle, when, in fact, multiple sources reveal she WAS. Now it seems, not only will the charges get filed, but the LA city attorney's office is hoping Linds will serve the MAX amount of jail time for violating her jewelry theft probation by telling untruths! Sources close to the attorney state: "Once Lindsay is formally charged with lying to cops, the Los Angeles City Attorney's office will ask for a formal probation violation hearing. At the conclusion of the probation hearing prosecutors will ask the judge to sentence Lindsay to significant time in jail, up to one year. Prosecutors and cops think there is more than enough evidence for the judge to find Lindsay in violation of probation and are hopeful that this time, she will face the maximum penalty for lying to cops. Remember, the burden is much lower for a probation violation, just the fact that Lindsay will be charged with a crime is enough for her probation to be revoked and sent to jail." That's some burning hot potato nuggets of legal justice!! AND we also hear the truck driver Linds smashed into on the PCH with her rental porsche will testify in court!! Ooooo Lindsay better get her story straight! And perhaps its time she invest in ample amounts of soap on a rope!! [Image via WENN.]

Vote 2012! Which Ex-Lover Should Taylor Swift Never Get Back Together With?! Posted: 06 Nov 2012 10:39 AM PST Now that Taylor Swift has kissed Conor Kennedy goodbye (for now!), do you think any of her ex-boyfriends have matured enough to garner a second chance at Swifty love?! Who would YOU choose?! [poll=50636]

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