Kim Kardashian looks almost unrecognizable on cover of Love magazine's newest issue

Kim Kardashian graces the cover of , and she looks almost unrecognizable. Wearing a midriff-baring outfit with some fur, the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star rocks bleached eyebrows and wavy hair.
"Katie Grand @kegrand dressed me in all vintage and custom Prada for our Love shoot! Can't wait for these pics," the mother of one tweeted. "Working w @stevenkleinstudio was so crazy! We shot for 3 days straight at a motel in LA. One night til 4am." Kim continued hyping up the new issue that is due on newsstand in February, "Can't wait for u to see 30+ page spread with Steven Klein for Love Magazine."

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Madonna slammed for photoshopping Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela's Image to promote her album

Madonna sparked outrage on social media with a series of photoshopped images of some black leaders she Instagrammed on Friday, January 2 to promote her new album, "Rebel Heart". Many people got angry and branded the singer disrespectful after she posted pictures of Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela with the now-signature black cords from her album's artwork across their faces.

"This #rebelheart had a dream!" she captioned the black-and-white photo of King. "This #rebelheart fought for freedom!" she wrote alongside the photo of Mandela. She also posted a similarly-altered image of Bob Marley and said, "This #rebelheart sang about ONE LOVE!"

 Critics took to Twitter to voice their opinion on Madonna's controversial way to promote her music. "To lessen Mandela's and Dr. King's achievements as far as making their faces involuntarily a part of a marketing campaign for some irrelevant pop music is just a huge perception disorder," wrote a fan. Another added, "Let me just unfollow Madonna on Instagram bc of her borderline offensive Martin Luther King 'Rebel Heart' posts."
Madge was aware that the photos would anger people and she had already prepared herself for the backlash. Previously on Thursday, she shared a message on Instagram that read, "Dear haters, I have so much more for you to be mad at ... be patient!" 

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Jennifer Lopez Officially Changes Her Name after split from Marc Anthony

Jennifer Lopez has officially changed her name after previously carrying her former husband Marc Anthony's surname. Lopez changed her name to Jennifer Muniz when she got married to Anthony, whose real name is Marco Muniz, in 2004. The "On the Floor" hitmaker got her name back on December 31 according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

News about the name change surfaced on the heels of an HBO documentary "Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again" in which she broke down in tears when she recalled their split. "I remember being on the set and being in my dressing room and not feeling like I could get up in the morning and there's just no pain like that," she said.

"There's no pain or failure like going through a divorce. That hope, that dream, that fairytale, with that first time that dream gets blown to pieces, you feel like you're going to die. You feel like you failed. You feel like no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't make it work," the singer continued. 

Lopez and Anthony decided to call it quits in 2010. They share two children together, Emme and Max. Anthony got married to Shannon De Lima in November.

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Breaking News: US has imposed new sanctions on North Korea in response to cyber-attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment

The US has imposed new sanctions on North Korea in response to a cyber-attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The White House said President Barack Obama signed an executive order on Friday sanctioning three North Korean organisations and 10 individuals.
The White House said the move was a response to North Korea's "provocative, destabilising, and repressive actions".
US sanctions are already in place over North Korea's nuclear programme.
But Friday's actions are the first time the US has moved to punish Pyongyang for cyber-attacks.
The FBI previously said it believed North Korea was behind the Sony hack.
The entertainment giant was embarrassed after a group calling itself Guardians of Peace leaked data from Sony computers, exposing emails and personal details.
The group later threatened cinema chains planning to screen Sony's satirical North Korea comedy, The Interview. Oblique references to the 9/11 terror attacks prompted cancellation of the film's nationwide release.
"We take seriously North Korea's attack that aimed to create destructive financial effects on a US company and to threaten artists and other individuals with the goal of restricting their right to free expression," the White House said in a statement.
Among those named in the sanctions are three government entities:

• The Reconnaissance General Bureau, North Korea's primary intelligence organisation
• North Korea's primary arms dealer
• Korea Tangun Trading Corporation, which supports North Korea's defence research.

It is unclear how those entities were related to the cyber-attack.

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AirAsia flight QZ8501 mishap: more bodies found at sea

More bodies have been recovered from the Java Sea, five days after AirAsia flight QZ8501 crashed, bringing the total found so far to 30, Indonesian rescue officials say.

The Airbus A320 disappeared with 162 people on board while flying from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore.

Operations to recover victims continue but no survivors have been found.

Specialist equipment has arrived to aid the search for the plane itself and its "black box" flight recorders.

However officials said it could not be used on Friday because of high waves, Reuters reported.

The plane is almost certainly at the bottom of the relatively shallow Java Sea.

The cause of the crash is not known yet.

'Strapped in seats'

Some 20 more bodies were found on Friday, as a massive search operation in the presumed crash area continued.

Some were reported to be still strapped into their seats.

The aircraft's fuselage has still not been located, and it is thought most of the passengers could be inside.

"Waves were between three and four metres today, making it difficult to load bodies onto ships and [move them] between ships," the head of Indonesia's search and rescue agency said.

Bambang Soelistyo told reporters in Jakarta that some vessels would search through the night. "Tonight we are sending tug boats which should make the [body] transfers easier."

He estimated the fuselage was at a depth of about 25-30m (80-100ft).

In a statement, AirAsia confirmed only that 22 bodies had been found, adding: "Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and friends of our passengers and colleagues on board QZ8501."

The bodies recovered from the sea are being taken to Surabaya in numbered coffins.

Four people have been identified so far: Hayati Lutfiah Hamid; Grayson Herbert Linaksita; Kevin Alexander Sutjipto; and Khairunisa Haidar Fauzi.

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Selena Gomez receives backlash after Instagram picture that infuriated Muslims during visit to Abu Dhabi mosque

Selena Gomez was so heavily criticized for posting pictures of herself flashing her ankle inside Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque on Instagram that she appears to have deleted the evidence altogether.

A second picture, showing Gomez and fellow musicians Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Cody Simpson and Shay Mitchell smiling and striking poses has also been lambasted but remained on her Instagram Thursday.

Mosque visiting rules strictly ban all 'intimate behavior' including holding hands and kissing, and states that all skirts must be ankle-length.

Commenting on the picture, Alaa Almitwally said: 'Disrecpectful! It's a religion place not a place to have fun in, so disappointed.'

Meanwhile another user, Ayisha Elturk, said: 'If their intent was to learn about Islam they wouldn't be posing like they were standing outside and amusement park.

'I like Selena Gomez but to have her do something like this makes me no longer a fan.'

However, not everyone was critical of the pictures, with user Lemouza adding: 'They're not disrespectful. Hundreds of thousand of people visit Sheikh Zayed's mosque in Abu Dhabi.

'It's a place of worship, yes I know, but God never forbade the entry of other religions into any mosque. So please respect the fact that they actually want to get to know Islam and its beauty.'

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Michael Owen posts very suggestive tweet at wife

Michael Owen has prompted astonishment after tweeting a suggestive photograph of one of his dogs lying beside another’s genitals.

The shocking picture, which the former England footballer posted to his three million followers on Tuesday evening, was accompanied with the caption: ‘I wonder if Mrs O will be so kind tonight’.

Father-of-four Owen, 35, was referring to his wife Louise, 34, then posted a further photograph on Twitter of her sticking two fingers up to the camera, saying: ‘Oh well, it was worth asking.’

The original tweet by Owen of his dogs, believed to be called Belle and Ronnie, has been retweeted 8,000 times since it was posted on Tuesday - and attracted bemusement on Twitter.

Comedian James McNicholas said: 'The timeline of @themichaelowen this evening has made feel unwell.' And telecoms expert Dan Beasley said: 'Looks like Michael Owen had a banter injection.'

Meanwhile, referring to his goal against Manchester City in 2009, a user posting under the name of 'United Religion' said: ‘That tweet and the City goal are the two greatest things you've ever done.’

Owen, who is now a football pundit for BT Sport and lives with his family in a multi-million pound mansion in North Wales, has attracted derision in the past for having a ‘boring’ broadcasting style.

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Rihanna shows off her sexy body in strapless bathing suit in the Caribbean island of St. Barts

On Thursday, Rihanna showed off her enviable figure while on holiday with close friends in the Caribbean island of St. Barts. 

The 26-year-old barefaced beauty donned a strapless purple and white striped bikini underneath her oversized black hoodie jacket.

Rihanna appeared to be makeup-free and let her long tresses down naturally around her shoulders.

She added a bit of glam with three silver necklaces and designer pair of sunglasses.

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Kim Kardashian clears some issues... failed second child attempt.. marriage on the rocks

Kim Kardashian set the record straight on the rumor that she tried but failed to have a second child and another report that her marriage to Kanye West is on the rocks. "No I'm not pregnant," she tweeted. "Kanye & I are not having marriage problems. Were literally obsessed with each other!"

"Hope everyone has a safe & Happy New Year! Cheers 2 less negativity & NO mean comments on social media. Positivity in the new year! STOPBULLYING," she earlier said. "lets clear up some rumors before the new year... I'm bored looking online and seriously don't know where they come up with this stuff!"

The mother of one later wrote, "The Wests are cooking, watching movies and just relaxing tonight. Best way to ring in the new year! Hope you all are safe and having fun! xo."

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Anfield Legend: Steven Gerrard set to leave Liverpool at end of season

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Gerrard, 34, became free to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas team on Thursday and is believed to be wanted by clubs in the United States.

The former England skipper, who made his Liverpool debut in 1998, will not move to another English club.
Liverpool offered midfielder Gerrard a new deal in November and will make a statement on his future on Friday.
LA Galaxy president Chris Klein declined to comment on suggestions his club want to sign Gerrard.

Jamie Carragher, Gerrard's former Liverpool and England team-mate, tweeted: "Sad day for Liverpool and English football. I think it's the right decision, all things considered."
Match of the Day presenter and former England captain Gary Lineker tweeted:  "One of the finest players to have graced the Premier League. A top, top player."
Gerrard, born in the Merseyside village of Whiston, joined Liverpool's academy when he was nine years old, making his first-team debut as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers in November 1998.

He replaced Sami Hyypia as club captain in October 2003 and led the club to the Champions League title in 2005, scoring his side's first goal as they came from three down to draw 3-3 against AC Milan and then win on penalties.

Gerrard also won the Uefa Cup, two FA Cups, three League Cups, one Community Shield and two Uefa Super Cups.

He won 114 England caps, having made his international debut in 2000, captaining his country for the first time in 2008 and leading them at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, as well as at Euro 2012.
The midfielder retired from international football after England exited the 2014 World Cup in Brazil at the group stage.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015

You are a dreamer, and you are an achiever.
May you dream and achieve bigger feats, with every passing year.
All the best for the new year.

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Forbes 2014: Emma Stone Tops List of Best Actors for the Buck

Emma Stone had a big accomplishment this year. The actress who made her Broadway debut with "Cabaret" tops Forbes' list of Best Actors for the Buck in 2014. According to Forbes, the star of "The Amazing Spider-Man" star returned an average of $61.45 for every dollar she was paid for her works this year.

Next on the list is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. He earned the second spot on the list after returning an estimated $31.10 for every $1 paid. The third spot on the list is taken by Chris Hemsworth. The "Thor" star reportedly returned $30.70 for every $1 paid.

The fourth and fifth place on the list are taken by Vin Diesel and Jennifer Lawrence. The actor who voiced Groot in "Guardians of the Galaxy" returned an estimated $26.40 for every $1 paid, while the Katniss Everdeen of "The Hunger Games" returned $27.60 for every $1 paid.

The rest of the list is taken by actors like Kristen Stewart, George Clooney and Christian Bale. Stewart paid back $24.90 for every $1 she received. Clooney's role as stranded astronaut in "Gravity" helped him earn the position. He returned an estimated $24.50 for every $1 paid, while the star of "Exodus: Gods and Kings" returned $20.33 for every $1 paid. Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe are also featured on the list which was compiled using Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and data regarding the actors' three latest major releases.

Forbes' list of Best Actors for the Buck:

1. Emma Stone
2. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
3. Chris Hemsworth
4. Vin Diesel
5. Jennifer Lawrence
6. Kristen Stewart
7. George Clooney
8. Russell Crowe
9. Mark Wahlberg
10. Christian Bale

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There's no bad blood between me and Lady GaGa- Madonna

Madonna reiterates that there's no bad blood between her and Lady GaGa. After her manager Guy Oseary shot down rumors that the diva dissed GaGa and called her "a copycat" on a leaked song called "Two Steps Behind", Madge herself took to Instagram to set the record straight.

"There are those who want to shut me up but they cannot! We still live in a world that discriminates against women. [They] are people that are so hateful," the "Like a Virgin" hitmaker wrote and went on accusing media of trying to create feuds that don't exist. 

"They want to create feuds between strong women that do not exist! I do not wish ill will towards any other female artist and I never have!" she continued. "The world is big enough for all of us! I will fight for my rights as an artist, a human and a woman till the end of my days! Because I am a #rebelheart."

She also expressed her anger over the leak of her music, "I walk in the footsteps of giants and I will not apologize or defend my unpublished, unfinished, STOLEN work. If you don't like who i am or what I have to say then why are you reading this? #unapologeticb***h. P.S. Do not post hateful words about other people on my page either. If you are my fan speak no evil! #livingforlove."

The song "Two Step Behind", which features lines like "You're a copycat, get back," first leaked over the summer. People later speculated that the track was about GaGa. The feud rumors re-emerged recently, when a fan asked Oseary if Madonna still hated GaGa in a Q&A session on Twitter.

"She has NO ill will towards gaga. It's nonsense. She was listening to the Tony Bennett duet album last week and appreciating it," he replied.

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Paul Walker's father filed a lawsuit against Roger Rodas' Estate for $1.8 Million

Paul Walker's father has filed a lawsuit against the estate of Roger Rodas, Walker's friend who was driving in a November 2013 car accident that caused both of their deaths. Paul William Walker III, acting as executor of the late actor's estate, is seeking $1.8 million from Rodas' family.

In the legal documents, Walker's dad claims that Rodas' estate is in possession of "numerous automobiles and other motor vehicles that are either wholly or partially owned" by his son. Walker III is demanding that the vehicles be returned and/or Walker's "proportionate share of any sales proceeds derived from the sale of such vehicles" be handed over.

Walker and Rodas, who were close friends and business partners, died in the tragic car crash last year. They co-owned the performance and racing shop Always Evolving in Valencia, California.

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Bale is not for sale- Real Madrid President Perez

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has insisted his world record signing Gareth Bale is not for sale amid persistent speculation linking the Wales international with Manchester United.

United were said to be lining up a big-money bid for Bale, who joined Real Madrid from Tottenham for a reported 86 million pounds in the summer of 2013, with Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal doing little to discourage the speculation.

There had also been claims that Madrid were willing to consider an exchange deal involving David de Gea, but Perez told media in Dubai that the European champions have no intention of parting with the attacker.

"We haven't received an offer from Manchester United or any other club for Gareth Bale," he said. "We wouldn't listen to any offers for Bale, regardless of the amount."

He added: "I cannot imagine Real Madrid without Cristiano Ronaldo, nor Gareth Bale. This is a unique player who has already given us a lot and is crucial to the future of the club."

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Six bodies found in missing AirAsia QZ8501 plane search

At least six bodies have been found and at least three recovered in the search for missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501, Indonesian officials and media say.

The bodies were spotted along with debris floating in the Java Sea off the Indonesian part of Borneo, in one of the search zones for the plane.

One official said the debris was 95% likely to be from the missing aircraft.

The Airbus A320-200, carrying 162 people from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore, disappeared on Sunday.

 

The search operation is now in its third day, with the area widened to cover 13 zones over land and sea.

During a news conference by the head of the operation, shown live on Indonesian TV, pictures of the debris were shown including a body floating on the water.

Relatives of passengers on the plane watching the pictures were visibly shocked.

Later, reports from officials and media in Pangkalan Bun, a nearby town in Central Kalimantan province, said six bodies had been found and at least three recovered.

AFP news agency later quoted the navy as saying that as many as 40 had been retrieved by one warship, saying the rescuers were "very busy now".

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes tweeted to the families: "My heart is filled with sadness for all the families involved in QZ 8501. On behalf of AirAsia my condolences."

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West acquire their Neighbor's House

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have purchased a house adjacent to their new $20 million mega-mansion in Hidden Hills, California for $2.925 million. According to the real estate site Trulia, the deal closed on December 15.

The "weathered" 2,842 square-foot residence sits on its own 1.49 acres. A source tells E! Online that the ranch-style property is "a total tear-down," suggesting that Kim and Kanye are planning to expand their $20 mansion into next door plot. The source adds that the $3 million house will make "the very private duo a monopoly on the block."

Kim and Kanye purchased the $20 million mansion back in August. The lavish property is just 5 minutes away from her mother Kris Jenner's house, where the power couple is currently living. In September, they decided to sell their half-finished mansion in Bel-Air Crest, Los Angeles for $11 million.

"[Kim and Kanye] wanted more land than the Bel-Air home, so they are flipping that and will have the two homes now," an insider told E! Online back then, "But they will sell that and move into Hidden Hills."

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Jennifer Lawrence Named Top-Grossing Actors of 2014 by Forbes

Jennifer Lawrence is named the top-grossing actor of 2014 by Forbes, beating Chris Pratt who trails behind her on second place. On Thursday, December 26, Forbes released their annual list of the top-grossing actors which was compiled with data from Box Office Mojo. Lawrence is on the first spot after she appeared as Mystique in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and played Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1" which grossed an estimated $1.4 billion worldwide.

Pratt, meanwhile, is not far behind. This year, he took part in "The Lego Movie" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" as Peter Quill a.k.a. Star Lord. They garnered an estimated $1.2 billion worldwide in total. Next on the list is Scarlett Johansson whose projects "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", Luc Besson-directed "Lucy" and "Under the Skin"scored an estimated $1.18 billion.

The fourth and fifth place on the list are taken by Mark Wahlberg and Chris Evans respectively. Wahlberg earns the position following his performance in "Transformers: Age of Extinction" which grossed $1 billion globally. Evans, meanwhile, starred in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and "Snowpiercer" which grossed $801 million.

Other names in the list include Emma Stone, Angelina Jolie and "X-Men: Days of Future Past" stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Hugh Jackman. Stone's projects "The Amazing Spider-Man 2", "Magic in the Moonlight" and "Birdman" scored $764 million worldwide. Jolie's "Maleficent" raked in $758 million worldwide, while McAvoy, Fassbender and Jackman round out the list with $747 million, $747 million and $746 million respectively.

Forbes' List of Highest-Grossing Actors of 2014:

1. Jennifer Lawrence - $1.4 billion
2. Chris Pratt - $1.2 billion
3. Scarlett Johansson - $1.18 billion
4. Mark Wahlberg - $1 billion
5. Chris Evans - $801 million
6. Emma Stone - $764 million
7. Angelina Jolie - $758 million
8. James McAvoy - $747 million
9. Michael Fassbender - $747 million
10. Hugh Jackman - $746 million

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Cristiano Ronaldo will finish his career at Real Madrid- Jorge Mendes

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes appears to have ruled out the prospect of his client leaving Real Madrid any time soon after confirming he expects the Portuguese star to finish his career at the Bernabeu.

Ronaldo has been persistently linked with a move to his former club Manchester United over the last couple of years, with question marks his future in the Spanish capital reaching fever pitch last summer as the Old Trafford club were rumoured to be preparing an offer to lure him back to England.

Yet Mendes seems convinced the 29-year-old Ronaldo will see out his playing day with the reigning European champions, in comments appearing in an interview with Globo Esporte.

"I believe that Cristiano will finish his career at Real Madrid," Mendes is reported to have said. "He's happy at the club and is still keen to achieve more success in Madrid."

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Report: Kim Kardashian is finding it difficult to have a second child

Kim Kardashian is having a hard time getting pregnant with her and Kanye West's second child, TMZ reports. According to the site, Kim and Kanye have been trying to have another baby for the past nine months but nothing has worked yet.

Kim is said to have visited fertility doctors who have told her that having another child was a "long shot." The doctors told the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star to reduce her stress and cut down on traveling. The site says that Kanye has been accompanying Kim to almost every doctor's appointment.

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