Posted on Sat Aug 6th, 2016 10:24am PDT By
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If you're a Georgetown University student, your campus will be a bit more Hollywood next month...
Angelina Jolie has signed on to be a visiting professor at Georgetown for the fall semester, where she will "share her knowledge in lectures, workshops and research focused on women, peace and security," reports Us Weekly.
This comes after Jolie's successful stint as a guest lecturer last May at the London School of economics, which is Georgetown's sister school. Jolie did not attend college, but as you may know, she is a United Nations Special Envoy, and she's worked with the UN for over a decade.
“It is vital that we broaden the discussion on how to advance women's rights and end impunity for crimes that disproportionately affect women, such as sexual violence in conflict," Jolie said in a May statement, when she announced her gig at LSE. "I am looking forward to teaching and learning from the students, as well as to sharing my own experiences of working alongside governments and the United Nations."
Melanne Verveer, executive director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, was thrilled to bring the Oscar winner on board. "I was pleased to meet with Angelina Jolie during my recent trip to London on ways we at Georgetown University can continue the collaboration between our sister programs on both sides of the Atlantic," Verveer said last spring.
Posted on Sat Aug 6th, 2016 9:53am PDT By
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Over 40 people were injured and one person was in critical condition after a railing collapsed at Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa's concert at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey on Friday night.
The railing gave way around 10:30p.m. and dozens of people fell several feet to the concrete below them, and Camden police spokesman Dan Keashen told NBC News most of the injuries were broken bones, bumps and bruises. The rappers were performing on a second stage toward the back of the venue, and concert goers told local media outlets that they were urging fans to "get up" in the moments before the railing fell over.
"People started piling on each other and people just started running," Katie Colbridge told NBC News. "All you see were tears going down their face. You could see friends holding onto each other, like clenching, like making sure that all their people were there." The concert stopped when the performers realized what had happened, and Colbridge added that the announcers told everyone to remain calm while they figured out what happened.
Twenty people were taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden and all but one have been released except for one patient, who is in critical but stable condition. The concert was halted after the accident, but Saturday night's show with Salt N Pepa, Bryan Adams and Vanilla Ice will go on as planned, according to organizers.
Posted on Sat Aug 6th, 2016 9:00am PDT By
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Her songs tend to be on the angsty side, but when she's about to indulge in a little bit of retail therapy with her girlfriends, it's like Lorde is a completely different person!
On Friday afternoon the 19-year-old Kiwi singer stopped by Marni and Maxfield in Los Angeles for some shopping with two gal pals, and she wore a black bodysuit and a pair of baggy jeans. Party on top, frumpy on the bottom? Maybe she was shopping for the right pair of pants to wear with this must-have fashion item? Everyone from Nicole Richie to Chrissy Teigen has been rocking the leotards these days...
Fun fact: Lorde's full name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor. Bet that made your Saturday morning!
Gisele Bundchen came out of retirement on Friday night at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics opening ceremony, and all eyes were on the former supermodel, with some fans on social media joking that her sport was "walking." They're not kidding! Gis strutted down a catwalk at the Maracana Stadium in a metallic sequinned gown by Alexandre Herchovitch as "Girl from Ipanema" played, and after that she joined the crowd to watch the show -- and dance!
"The Olympics symbolize so much for our global community," she wrote in a heartfelt post on Instagram. "The unity that is felt is amazing and gives me goose bumps. There is so much dedication and love the athlete’s themselves pour into their chosen sport. Each athlete has given their all to achieve lifelong dreams and their journeys have led them here to Rio to compete for their countries with pride. The energy is electric and contagious. I am so happy to be part of the opening ceremony in my homeland and to celebrate these bright stars from around the globe. I truly believe that each Olympian lights the path for the next young child dreaming of being at the Olympics and encourages the practice of sports. As I walk down tonight on the longest runway I have ever been on I will be sending out all my love and positivity. I am humbled and honored to be part of this historic moment for my country. I believe that the unity is the key to creating a world filled with kindness, gratitude, peace, and love.â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ‡§ðŸ‡·ðŸŒŽ"
Posted on Fri Aug 5th, 2016 12:40pm PDT By
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Selena Gomez is NOT going to want to see these pix!
Justin Bieber in on vacation in Hawaii with a bevy of beauties, including new flame Sahara Ray, and what better way to kick back than with some skinny dipping in waterfalls! The Biebs and the Aussie bikini model stripped down to take the plunge, but JB hid his package behind a pink flamingo inner tube... or so he thought!
The New York Daily News managed to get photos of the Canadian crooner's full frontal and published them with a giant black bar hiding his goods. This isn't the first time the "Cold Water" crooner's pee pee has hit the papers, as he was photographed walking around naked on his deck in Bora Bora with former fling Jayde Pierce.
Is he trying to one-up Orlando Bloom and his manhood ? We think so!
Posted on Fri Aug 5th, 2016 12:00pm PDT By
X17 Staff
This is classic Brit Brit, and we love it!
Britney Spears just released her new music video "Make Me" on Vevo, and the singer has never looked better! In the vid, the pop princess and a group of gal pals hold hot guy auditions, all while the songstress writhes around in sexy lingerie. She has such a formula, and it never fails to impress!
Rapper G-Easy makes a cameo, but they don't share any screen time together. Bummer! We love the Oakland-born bad boy, and we kind of think he's the perfect match for her in real life!
Posted on Fri Aug 5th, 2016 11:50am PDT By
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If she doesn't want paparazzi attention, maybe she should opt for slightly more understated attire?
Caitlyn Jenner ran errands around Malibu after hitting the golf course yesterday, and she didn't exactly fly under the radar in this lime green athletic ensemble!
We wonder if the transgender reality star has called ex Kris to see how she's doing following her car crash? According to reports, the Olympian was distraught when she heard about her former spouse's nasty accident!
"Cait was a nervous wreck, fidgeting uncontrollably after learning Kris was in a nasty accident. She feared the worst," a source dished to Hollywood Life. "Cait was calling Kris‘ cell but obviously there was no answer, and she finally got through to Kylie, 18, who calmed her down and told her everything would be all right," the source added.
Rob Kardashian sent his mother Kris Jenner balloons that read "I Love You Mom" after her scary car accident, and the momager was so touched that she shared a pic on social media. "I love you too Rob!!!! Thank you for the beautiful balloons and for loving me the way you do!! @robkardashian #love," she wrote on Twitter.
In case you have been living under a rock, the Kardashian matriarch was involved in a car crash Wednesday off the 101 freeway near her home in Calabasas. Her white Rolls Royce collided with a Prius, upon which her airbag deployed and the whole front end of her vehicle got crunched. The Prius allegedly ran a red light in an attempt to get on the freeway onramp. Nobody was seriously injured in the accident.
Kris was treated by paramedics at the scene before daughters Kylie and Khloe, along with Kanye and boyfriend Corey Gamble, arrived to take her home.
It seems that Rob is finally making an effort with his famous family!
