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I have been single for about two and a half years now and I can’t seem to hold on any of the girls I meet and take out. I don’t have really any issues asking a woman out and tend to have what I believe to be an enjoyable time. I even get a second or third date and then I get rejected and told I’m too nice, or I’m not ready, etc. I was raised to treat women with respect, I would consider myself a gentlemen and I always pay the bill. I am a big guy but I keep up mark with my hygiene and I am fairly successful. I just wonder if I’m missing something or is it that women really do prefer bad boys. I don’t do drugs. I do drink but not heavily. I don’t smoke, and I have never been in trouble with the law. I’m 28 and I am fairly outgoing and fun-loving (Though I do have stress issues like everyone else). Anyway I guess I just wanted to get that out there. Thanks for listening :)
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I have a crush on a guy who already has a girlfriend. I think he knows. I sometimes make it pretty obvious... I know I shouldn’t like him. It hurts knowing the person on his mind is his girlfriend but I just can’t leave him alone... I always pick guys who either don’t like me back, have a girlfriend or are just way out of my league.
People rarely make me laugh If I think something funny, I’ll get all excited but I won’t laugh. It makes me upset that I can’t laugh. I know what it’s like to laugh because I do sometimes. I don’t have a bad sense of humour. I usually get jokes as well as tell jokes but it would be nice to be the one laughing. I’m sick of always pretending to laugh and not being able to show how much I appreciate a joke with a good jolly laugh.
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Having sex with you.... Like a child again Today during heavy downpour I made time to take off my clothes and go dancing in the rain in my underwear. I felt like a child again…
I know we aren’t in a relationship but I trust that you don’t see anyone else. I love having sex with you. Sometimes I pretend that you actually love me. Your skin feels so amazing against mine and your scent drives me insane. I love when we kiss each other so passionately. You hold me like you need me. The words “I love you” want to come out, but I know that will ruin everything. It’s not love though. I’m highly infatuated with you. Wherever this relationship goes, for now, at this point in my life, you make me smile. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to laugh truly from my heart. Thank you.
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Stop Jealousy from spoiling a love thing
Communicating
Better in a Relationship Step 1
Practice intercourse. In today’s vernacular, that usually means physical bedroom activity, but the root of the word really means to interact on a deeper level. Being intimate has a more significant meaning than being physical. It’s about seeing into another person and trying to create a space in your mind for your partner’s words, body language, or actions.
Step 2
Learn to pay attention to the other person’s clues. Your partner might not directly address his or her feelings on a certain topic, but there may be plenty of non-verbal clues. Sometimes body language can convey more than actual words. If you are caught in a misunderstanding, it’s important to establish your willingness to communicate.
Step 3
Learn to say what you mean. We’ve heard the jokes about intent versus actual dialogue – when she says “this” she really means “that” – or “what he’s really trying to tell you is...” Those jokes are funny because of how often they’re true. Sometimes we expect our partner to understand our hidden meanings, but wishing or relying on this isn’t fair or effective. Instead, lay out your thoughts directly.
Step 4
Learn to say what you want in a way your partner can really understand. Be specific. For example, instead of offering alternatives to your boyfriend’s plans to bring you to a party, tell him the truth: that you just don’t want to face all those people after a tough week at work, followed by, “I’m sorry to say that I’m just
not in a party mood tonight.” Directly laying out your thoughts eliminates resentment and confusion about your motives.
Step 5
Put yourself in your partner’s place. Use the power of imagination to fully envision what your partner’s perspective might be in a given situation. Be aware that there might be factors you don’t know about.
Step 6
Encourage your partner to freely express the roots of his or her thoughts and feelings.
Step 7
Proactively address problems and misunderstandings between you and your partner. Both partners in the relationship can offer solutions until you find one that is mutually acceptable. A true compromise is one in which both partners feel that their thoughts and feelings are addressed while adhering to real constraints: feasibility, time, cost, etc.
Step 8
Lighten up. Find time together to just have fun. Do things that both of you really enjoy, including the unexpected. Dive into new things together and reawaken a sense of wonder.
Step 9
Talk about subjects that the other person loves to hear about. Whenever you communicate in a relationship, it builds bonds and trust and also you may find a mutual interest. So you should not talk about things that the other person doesn’t really like to talk about or a subject they are uncomfortable about.
Many people start a relationship on the positive side. In the beginning we never question, never suspect and never wonder. Our glasses are rose-coloured... everything is perfect. After months or maybe weeks pass another side of your character might open up...and this side is jealousy. Jealousy is a number one killer in a relationship. It can bring a loving couple who have had no problems to their knees. Here are some tips on how to overcome and how to not be in a jealous relationship. Step 1
When your lover-girlfriend, boyfriend, fiancé(e), husband or wife is interacting with other people on text, the phone, in person or on webcam....after you have their attention and have calmed down, discuss what bothers you.
Step 2
Certain situations warrant a cause for alarm...such as hiding things from your partner ...locked computers...locked phones... secretly texting or making calls. Explain to your partner what makes you uncomfortable and how it affects you.
Step 3
Set up boundaries with your partner on what you consider cheating. Tell them what would bother you and tell them to put yourself in your shoes if the situation is reversed would you also be uncomfortable?
Step 4
When speaking with your partner, never say “YOU YOU YOU” Never blame. Be open-minded.
Step 5
When you are at the peak of your jealousy and are about to boil over, step back. Breathe. Reevaluate the problem and try to calm down. Think is it worth getting this upset over something you can discuss and fix?
Step 6
A situation would be my boyfriend goes on the computer a lot and talks to a lot of “girls” online. This makes me uncomfortable ...even though I know the conversations are nothing sexual, it still sparks my jealousy...SO... A) Step away from the situation. Go into another room and think about why you are so upset. B) Is he or she being neglectful to you? C) Is this something you can get over? D) Calm down and wait to have a talk about what bothers you.
Step 7
If you can at least cap your jealousy and communicate to your partner what bothers you and what could fix it...you will have a better and healthier relationship.
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Step 1
HOW
Know the following entities: The body-mind (thoughts, mental pictures) senses complex; The soul, which is essentially a part of the over-soul or spirit known variously as God, Allah, Father in heaven, vacuum state of matter etc.
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How to be
one with God It may startle you, but you are not separate from God; every person is born a piece of God. Here is how to be one with God (as defined by you)
Step 2
Be calm. To be God, lower your ever-rising thoughts, and become calm. This can be done by deep breathing, watching the breath, yogic exercises, meditation, and performing actions with a sense of complete surrender without expecting any fruits and rewards, etc.
Step 3
Empty your thoughts. When the entire mind becomes thought-less, and at the same time, extremely alert and aware, you are one with the whole creation or God.
Step 4
present always, everywhere at all times – in each cell and pore of your body, your body in all materials, in animals, plants, rocks, rivers, everything and everywhere – and all gross things including matter and energy are manifestations of this one entity, and that entity which is labelled as God is in everyone and everything will create pure, non-business, desireless love.
Step 5
Quiet the mind. The easiest way to quiet the mind is doing very deep breathing for at least 10-15 minutes. One can breathe through each and every emotion, be it anger, love, hate, anything and transcend it and become calm and experience pure joy or bliss.
Step 6
Watch your emotions. Emotions are nothing but sensations in some part of the body. Quietly watch these sensations, and the emotions will dissolve, and give way to pure love.
Realise that there is only one entity, and that entity is omnipresent. This means being
How to Develop Psychic Abilities Some people believe we all have psychic abilities. Some of us may have more natural abilities than others, the same way that some of us seem inclined towards music or mathematics. But just like any other skill, psychic abilities can be trained and enhanced. The following exercise can help to increase your natural psychic skills.
Step 1
Meditate. Experiment with various techniques until you find one that feels right for you. Keep a healthy diet. Remember, there is no right way or wrong way to perform meditation. It is only important that you are able to relax and focus your mind. If you continue the practice of meditation for any length of time, you will begin to notice the existence of your own spiritual energy. It is the connection to your spiritual self which provides intuitive information. Strengthening the connection to your spiritual self will result in an increase of your psychic abilities Meditation is most important for psychic abilities. It can help you in many walks of life, for instance if your child has trouble reading teach him to meditate and they often get better. It may seem odd but it helps a lot.
Step 2
Try to be more aware of your surroundings. Upon waking in the morning, make an effort to lie still for a few minutes without opening your eyes. Try to notice as many sounds, textures and smells as possible before you decide to open your eyes. This exercise,
if carried out for several weeks, can greatly help to increase your levels of awareness and intuition.
Step 3
Listen. The act of listening is important in increasing psychic awareness. After continuing this exercise for some time, you will begin to notice an increase in your overall awareness, which affects your level of intuition.
Step 4
Pay attention to random thoughts and feelings. Keep a journal handy at all times and try to write down those thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere. You may notice after a while that patterns tend to emerge. Thoughts that previously seemed completely random and unconnected begin to form themes or recognisable ideas.]
Step 5
Record your dreams in your journal. If you have been following the awareness exercise outlined above you will have noticed that your dreams are much easier to
recall. Allowing yourself a few minutes to be still upon waking makes it much easier to remember dreams with more detail than if you rush out of bed in the morning and hurry to start the day. Try setting your alarm clock to wake you up ten or fifteen minutes before your normal waking time. Give yourself some time to remember your dreams and make a few quick notes in your journal.
Step 6
Embrace the power of silence and solitude. Keeping away from the rowdiness and distracting activities of noisy distractions, can help the mind think more clearly, in terms of developing inner mental accuracy and focus. Drink in the beauty of natural sounds, like the chirping of birds, the babbling of water from a brook, waterfall, etc. These natural echoes are known to enhance intuition and psychic abilities.
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Talk Yuh Talk is here!! The court clothes are ready and this time nothing is held back! That’s right. Nothing is alleged. We are brave and even more boldfaced this time when the production houses which bought you the 2012 hit comedy, ‘Hottmouth Granny’ returns with the brand new and hilarious comedy, ‘Talk Yuh Talk’, Trini Life, Loves, Lies & Lock Up!
Written and directed by Penelope Spencer, ‘Talk Yuh Talk’ explores everything that is Trini life, from the political to social and even the sexual. You will discover why Jack Brawner was pushed to go his own spiritual advisor and just what happens when opposition and government square off in a heated debate, even Hottmouth Granny putting in her two cents worth in the bacchanal! All the pieces are new and promise an evening of non-stop laughter. Starring are Nikki Crosby as Hottmouth Granny & Saucy Shakira, Penelope Spencer and Angry woman no. 1, Cecilia Salazar as Mammala Persad, Debra Boucaud Mason as
Mother Sena (NOT Pena), Conrad Parris as Keeth Growley & Jack Brawner and Kevon Brooks as Teacher Percy.
Premiering at Central Bank Auditorium from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th May 2013, ‘Talk Yuh Talk’, Trini Life, Love, Lies & Lock Up runs for four nights. On Mother’s Day we have special ticket prices. For further information call 338-6024. Tickets can be purchased at Central Bank Auditoirum – 6230845 (Box office opens on Tuesday 7th May from noon to 6 pm daily), Bhagan’s Drugs, Trincity Mall-640-8710, Bhagan’s Drugs, Price Plaza-672-9514, Crosby’s Music Centre-622-7622.
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Team OMG was curious to hear that students at St Mary’s College were working on their tenth edition of Contagious, so we headed to the school compound to get the details. Contagious 10 is in fact an annual fundraiser in the form of a fashion show and after party and this also happens to coincide with the school’s sesquicentennial (150th) celebrations. Contagious is coordinated mostly by the students of Form 6 and each year has seen a growth in attendance, quality and profitability. The fashion show is an hour and a half long and features clothes from professional and upcoming designers all across T&T. This year’s Contagious is going to be one of the biggest in the history of the school and they expect it to be memorable and successful. OMG Magazine will be sticking with the Contagious crew and will let you how to get your tickets to attend this exciting event.
Nigel Celestine stylist and runway coach takes the students through their paces
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Wizard of words Let me take you back! Back to Run DMC “Is it live”. Remember DMC’s verse when he said “And I’m the wizard of words the ruler of rap/Not soft, not a sucka, could never be a sap”? This is known as one of the first gangsta raps in history. Run DMC served as an ...icon to many. Including Trinidadian-born Canadian rapper Quashie “Wizzard of Words” Thompson. Wizzard, as most friends call him, along with his two sisters moved to Canada in March 1996. There he discovered hip hop. It wasn’t long after, at the age of 17, he joined a group called Tha Barbarians & Tha 13 Archaz. They released their “Defenders of Steel” album under Uncivilized Records in 2007. During the album’s production Wizzard decided to pursue a solo career. Which led to the release of his first single “Bloor Court FT Naza” in August 2005. It received air play on local and college radio stations across the GTA. And on January 1 2006 Wizzard dropped his first solo mix tape – “Da Last Good Ni**a V-1” hosted by DJ Flow featuring his first radio interview on 89.5FM. The mixtape was never released online but it sold almost 2,000 copies in the streets. And In February 2006 he founded the record label Kings By Blood Entertainment and also formed a rap group called Big eGo’s aka Twisted Clan. They recorded their first single “Tear Drops & Gunshots” with Sound Killa Productions and a bunch of songs for an album that was never released. Wizzard decided to partner-up with long time friend and beat maker Cookz Productions for his third project. He also signed R&B recording artiste Troy Black. They hooked up to release his third single “Who’s Dat Girl FT Troy Black” (produced by Cookz Productions). And on December 8, 2009 he released the anticipated street album “Wizzard World” and received over 10,000plus downloads. He then released his single “Stuck In This” for his debut album which is available from online retailers. His latest releases, “This Time Next Year” and “Say A Prayer” are now available online for download.
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This isn’t one of those typical bands you hear. This is not your live-up-toothers’-expectations, type of band because their own expectations surpass those of others. The high energy radiating from this band is almost addictive when they perform live and in their music videos. Their music initially consisted of a blend of hip hop and soca but as of recently they entered new territory, blending alternative rock with hip hop and pop to create a new and unique sound such as their song, “Fame and Fortune” featuring Vanilla Gorillaz.
OMG Magazine recently chatted with Kearn “K.Sose” Samuel, Hilton “Ace Dot” King and Sean “Synister” John, three confident and vibrant young men who not only possess captivating vocals but are extremely talented musicians. They radiate a captivating aura and this is no different when they are showcasing what they do best. Sovereignty was actually born in 2003, but then the band was known as Five Fifths. There were five members then but change is inevitable and some members had different ideas about where the band needed to go, with the result that five became three. The remaining members decided to push past that setback and continue on the road of making music. In 2005, they released their first single – “Nice” – to the radio stations. This was followed by “Trini Stand Up”. Despite their success, another member departed but in 2009 they recruited Sean “Synister” John.
appeared on Synergy and Gayelle and created theme songs for shows like Kes the Illusionist. Pretty impressive, right! Well that’s not all. Sovereignty is now building momentum so expect many more great things from them. The band has future aspirations which involve taking their music worldwide and thus promoting more of Trinidad and Tobago’s skills and talents globally. When Sovereignty was asked about their OMG moment they indicated that it was when they won the Song of the Year award on the STAR 94.7 radio station. Certainly this was their reward for commitment, focus and hard work which they are sure to continue demonstrating on their journey through the world of music.
The new trio is climbing the ladder of success. They have performed at the Crowne Plaza and for Ms Teen Trinidad and Tobago along with Ki and Chucky. They have been hired for house parties,
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Rediscovering our hidden talent... “Joe le taxi, il va pas partout, il marche pas au soda. Son saxo jaune connaît toutes les rues par cœur.” Recently I heard this song on the radio – “Joe le Taxi” – by Sharlene Boodram and it triggered the question, where is Sharlene Boodram? So OMG Magazine got on the case. We caught up with Sharlene who is now living in Indianapolis in the United States. She was an absolute delight to talk with on the phone. We learned about Sharlene’s activities over the past few years, including where she has been and what’s new in her life. Young Ms Boodram rode several waves of success but seemed to disappear from the limelight. She told us she never went anywhere. When she wasn’t working on her music, she was touring. She toured many European and Asian countries, doing the most successful tour of her career where she had six of her songs go to number one, got the chance to be on stage with some of the world’s major artistes and said she felt very lucky to have that level of success. She not only got to perform her music but she got to experience other countries’ cultures as well.
After that experience she took a couple years off to refocus. She said when she came home, she was fascinated about how many new talented producers have blossomed in Trinidad and Tobago and was excited to work with some when she visited last Christmas. It was surprising to her that in these days of instant information people still think she has not been singing. She has never stopped and her music is on her Facebook page, she says. “Here’s a link: www.facebook.com/SharleneMusicPage take it, enjoy it, it’s free.” Sharlene says she is “Trini to de bone” and everywhere she goes and everything she does, she flies her Trini flag. “It is who I am.” If you also want to know how she feels now, after being in the business for 22 years, you can listen to “Brand New Day”. She says that song says it all about her right now. Sharlene is living in a new city – Indianapolis – and she also has an exciting new day job which involves pushing Internet-based businesses towards their target audiences. She feels being involved in that field can help her push her music also. We also asked Sharlene if there was anyone special in her life. Well, OMG has some good news for the guys. Sharlene is not only back on the music scene; she is also on the “market”. She told us that she is single. Surprised? What is even more surprising is to hear her say that she is very shy when it comes to meeting people. However, her dad thinks otherwise. He thinks that Sharlene looks “stoosh” and because of that she is single. Her companion for 12 years now is her dog Moonshine, named after American homemade liquor.
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. Sharlene had a good laugh when I reminded her that in Trinidad when you hear her “Mamacita” – which she did way back when she began her music career at the age of ten – you know Christmas is around the corner. Through all of these accomplishments she never neglected her forte – making music. She reminded us that she does have other songs beyond “Sweeta Sweeta”, “Mamacita” and “Joe Le Taxi”. In 2011 she released her independent album, “Brand New Day,” and recently released two new singles – “Brown Eyes” and “Carnival Baby”. It is evident from the songs that she remained faithful to her roots since they possess Caribbeaninfused sounds. One of Sharlene’s most vivid memories on tour was when she visited Japan. She says that this memory is her OMG moment. She was given a local dish – octopus balls – which is sold all over the streets, much like our doubles. They are very proud of it and it is loved by all. She was given the “balls” to eat. They looked like phulourie so she felt “Aye great!” Cameras were on her and all were looking on to see her delight. When she bit into it, it was a very mushy, extremely fishy, bad-tasting thing. But in order not to embarrass anyone she smiled and continued to chew and swallow while she was being filmed. OMG!
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Is Sunny Leone regretting signing a three-film deal? The Shootout At Wadala item gal is apparently contractually bound to not sign any other movie till she completes her deal with filmmaker Parag Sanghvi. The Shootout At Wadala gal is apparently contractually bound to not sign any other movie till she completes her deal with filmmaker Parag Sanghvi. It was certainly a mouth-watering offer Sunny Leone – the popular porn star-turned-Bollywood babe, and now an item gal – just could not refuse. But little did the curvaceous babe know that what looked like a tempting offer would actually end up becoming a burdensome restriction. A little birdie tells us that Sunny signed a three-film deal with producer Parag Sanghvi for an obscene figure. But now it is learnt that Sunny’s contract with the filmmaker has a distinct clause according to which the adult star cannot work in any other project till she finishes her three-film deal. Is that the reason why the much-in-demand Sunny is not taking up any other offer after Ragini MMS 2 and Shootout At Wadala? But Sanghvi is refuting these claims outright. “There’s no clause banning her from shooting for any other film till she doesn’t complete her films with us. She knows that if there are any such hurdles, we can mutually work around them. She is a professional and I am sure that she will not let the commitment to one film affect another one. It’s her call completely. We plan to finish off three films in two years.” Well only Sunny can reveal…err tell us what the real story is. And we will definitely ask the beauty the next time we bump into her!
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Shilpa Shetty and husband Zindagi 50-50 poster:
Veena Malik
makes a cheesy
effort to look sexy! The poster of the film hints that it’s going to be a regular old sleaze fest
When Veena Malik made her debut in Bigg Boss, we had some hopes for the girl. Not that high, mind you. But we thought that a pedestal like Bigg Boss might help her get a decent enough launch in Bollywood. But Veena’s stuck to her strength and chose to continue with her sleazy roles and bit item numbers. And one such effort by her is Zindagi 50-50, whose posters show an uncomfortable Veena sitting in a rickshaw with her loudest pout ever! The film is purportedly a story of special dreams by a common man, and Veena has apparently gone topless for the role. Now, we’re sure that a common man dreams of more than a sexy, topless Veena Malik pouting away to glory!
Raj Kundra accused of fraud The couple is the news for allegedly duping Anand Singh, the director of a cricket academy in Jaipur The owners of Rajasthan Royals – Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra – have been accused of fraud. The director of the cricket academy of Jaipur, Anand Singh who has been in the news in the past for raising objections against Shahrukh Khan and Irrfan Khan for smoking in public spaces, has filed a complaint against the couple of cheating him in connection to a cricket talent hunt contest. The Kundras who are busy with IPL 2013 cricket at the moment are suddenly in a fix because of this controversial case. Singh has been asked to appear before the court of Metropolitan Magistrate No 9 before May 14.
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artist Ellij Nicholas 26, MARAVAL Interview by Stephen Doobal Written by Amelia C Ramjarrie Ellij Nicholas just doesn’t claim he is an artist, he is one. Only 26 years of age Ellij yearns to inspire others with his artistic abilities and unique teaching techniques. What are you doing at present in terms of your career? I am an Art teacher at Princes Town East Secondary. I began teaching in September, 2012. In terms of art, what aspect do you enjoy the most? I enjoy portraiture. I am a portraiture artist. I like working with oil pastels, acrylic paints and charcoal. What is your perspective on art? Art is a form of documentation. It captures a moment in time, a memory or event. What are your future aspirations? There is so much to learn and God has blessed me with this talent. There is a parable in the Bible where there are three men who are given talents by their master. Two of the men used their talents and they brought forth tenfold of what they are given. The third man hid his talent in a hole. When the master returned, the two men had more to give and the third man gave back the one he had been
given. I don’t want to be like the third man. There is so much to learn, share and experience regarding art. I want to give by continuing my base. I want to continue learning, experimenting, expressing myself as well as share and teach. Is there anyone or anything you would like to give thanks for or to? I would like to thank God for the abilities that I have. Most of my family is musically gifted and I am the artistic one. I became a teacher because I want to see how I can have an influence on young children and adults because I didn’t get to where I am on my own. Somebody helped me, somebody sacrificed for me, somebody gave to me, whether it was time, information or financial aid. I believe whether it’s time or talent I can start giving back. What is your OMG moment? Seeing my students surprise me. Sometimes you will teach, drill and express but they would watch you with blank stares and you wonder in your mind, what is going on. For two terms there was so little development. However at the start of this term a student brought work for me. She likes to work with flowers in a vase and she showed me the piece and it was at the level I would paint on. She manipulated the technique I taught her and it was exceptional.
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tof the week
Lighting/Retouching by
Ronaldo Roberts Photo by
Stephen Doobal
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Millions are leaving
Facebook every month
due to boredom
Facebook is by far the biggest social network on the Internet, but in its most established markets, Facebook is losing users by the millions on a monthly basis.
Farrah Abraham
Farrah Abraham Sex Tape Sold For Nearly $1M: Former ‘Teen Mom’ Star Inks Six-Figure Deal
So much for Farrah Abraham’s claims that she made a professionally produced porn video as a personal keepsake – not that we were buying that for a second, in the first place. Recently, we saw the 21-year-old playing in a bikini with her four-year-old daughter, Sophia, after returning from a meeting with Vivid Entertainment CEO Steve Hirsch – and it appears the meeting was a success. The former Teen Mom star has struck a deal with Vivid Entertainment to sell her sex tape featuring herself and porn star James Deen for close to $1 million, reports TMZ. Vivid seems to be betting that there are plenty of people out there willing to shell out their hardearned money to watch the former reality star get it on for 70 minutes in the film, which will have the ultra-classy title “Farrah Superstar: Backdoor Teen Mom.”
While the large six-figure payday is impressive for a reality star’s porn video, it’s less than Abraham initially hoped to sell it for, as she told Us Weekly that she wouldn’t let it go for less than a “couple million.” Abraham first made headlines earlier this month when news broke that a “sex tape” featuring the MTV star and an unidentified male was being shopped around, but the world learned that the video in question was actually a professional porn video after Deen spilled the beans, because he didn’t want to lie about dating Abraham. Sources told Us Weekly that the former Teen Mom cast member is “desperate” to revive her career since her stint on the MTV show ended in September 2012: “She tried to recruit a boyfriend for ‘Couples Therapy,’” a friend of Abraham’s told the magazine. “But no one would do it.”
According to independent analyst estimates, in the US alone Facebook lost six million visitors last month and has lost over nine million over the last six months. That’s around a four per cent drop. On its own that’s nothing to be too concerned about, but the same visitor retreat is happening in other countries across Europe, including the UK, Germany, Spain, France, Japan, and Canada. So why are so many people fleeing the service? The answer is two-fold. Firstly, there’s competition from other services including the Facebook-owned Instagram and Path, created by a former Facebook employee. You also can’t forget the other big names operating in this space such as Google+ and Twitter. But the second, and potentially bigger problem for Facebook is boredom. Facebook is massive, meaning the amount of people who have an account in its established markets is quite a high percentage. There isn’t much more room for new account growth, and those visitors who have been signed up for years are getting bored with what the social network offers and are choosing to go elsewhere. Time spent browsing Facebook is also dropping, where in the US it has fallen from an average 121 minutes to 115 minutes comparing December 2012 to February 2013. Facebook believes this is because people are using mobile devices more and not sitting in front of a PC as much. The boredom factor is something Facebook will no doubt be keen to address, and the move to mobile platforms is already being countered with initiatives like Facebook Home. But in the short term Mark Zuckerberg’s team doesn’t have much to worry about with revenue predicted to be much higher than last year when the company’s figures are released later this week.
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‘Two and a Half Men’
Star Half Out
Angus Turner Jones
CBS has renewed the beleaguered comedy Two and a Half Men for an 11th season, but viewers can expect to see a lot less of its halfman, Angus T. Jones. The actor will return to the show in a recurring role rather than as a regular on the series. Jones infamously called the show “filth” in a video testimonial
for Forerunner Christian Church that went viral late last year, prompting speculation that he wouldn’t be welcomed back. But CBS entertainment president Nina Tassler defended him in January: “At the end of the day, they want him back and he wants to come back and that’s it.”
Man loses life savings
on carnival game “Henry Gribbohm says he attended a Manchester carnival run by New Hampshire-based Fiesta Shows and wanted to win an Xbox Kinect at a game called Tubs of Fun where
contestants toss balls into a tub. When he practiced he says it was easy, but something changed when he started playing for the prize and the balls kept popping out.” Henry Gribbohm
4 Suspects Arrested In Chile for
Burning Baby Alive In Ritual Sacrifice After months of investigation, Chilean police arrested four members of a sect for burning a three-year-old baby alive because the leader believed the child was the Anti-Christ. The toddler was thrown into a bonfire during a ritual in the town of Colliguay last November. The baby’s mother, Natalia Guerra, 25, confessed to being involved in the sacrifice and was forthcoming about details, reports the Chilean publication Emol.
Ramon Gustavo Castillo Gaete, 36,is the alleged leader of a 12-member sect that is accused of burning a baby alive.
According to The Huffington Post, investigator Miguel Ampuero said, “The baby was naked. They strapped tape around her mouth to keep her from screaming. Then they placed her on a board. After calling on the spirits they threw her on the bonfire alive.” In addition, he stated that everyone in the group was a professional and held a university degree. Besides Guerra, suspects Karla Franchy Arana, 34, David Pastén Rojas, 30, and María del Pilar Fuenzalida, 25, have been detained. Although
arrests have been made, the ringleader of the group, Castillo Gaete, 35, remains at large. BBC has reported that he is believed to be the father of the victim. Gaete was known for having sexual relations with all of the women in the cult. Authorities also revealed he was last seen travelling to Peru to purchase a hallucinogenic plant called ayahuasca.
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20,000 people have already applied
for the one-way mission to Mars In the first three days of accepting applications, the Mars One project has received a whopping 20,000 applications, with more than 600 coming from China alone. The project plans
to send a select group of colonists to the Red Planet for permanent settlement — with permanent being the key word. The Dutch aerospace project, which is
aiming to put four humans on Mars by 2023, started accepting applications and audition tapes early last week. Co-founder Bas Lansdorp is hoping to receive anywhere from 500,000 to a million sign-ups — and if the first three days were of any indication, that seems entirely plausible. There is an application fee (the amount varies
according to a country’s per capita GDP), with the proceeds paying for the ongoing selection process and technology studies. The final stage of the process will involve a short-list of 24 to 40 fullytrained candidates, with the final group being selected by a TV audience.
SELENA GOMEZ
Sued By Perfume Co.
YOU STINK!!!
Selena Gomez may smell good to Justin Bieber, but she’s downright foul when it comes to honouring her business obligations ... this according to a new lawsuit. Adrenalina Inc. claims it made a deal with Selena in which the company would develop fragrance products using her name. The company says it did tons of R & D, spending more than $2 million in marketing alone.
The company claims Selena and her agent concocted nonsense reasons to end the relationship, leaving Adrenalina without a spokesperson. Selena allegedly refused to show up for promotions and that messed up the company. Not only is Adrenalina suing for damages, it wants a court order preventing her from pulling out of the deal. Michael Weinsten, an attorney for Selena,
SELENA GOMEZ
tells TMZ the lawsuit is without merit, adding, “Any claim that Selena did not meet her promotional obligations is ridiculous, manufactured after Adrenalina was terminated. Selena will vigorously defend this lawsuit, and will soon bring her own lawsuit against Adrenalina for millions in damages.”
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Beyonce & Princess Eugenie? Singer Reportedly Embarrasses
Royal At London Concert Cue the Queen B jokes, as Beyonce reportedly had quite an awkward moment with an actual British royal at one of her six London concerts. As is customary at her shows, the singer called upon audience members to sing the "to the left, to the left" refrain in "Irreplaceable." What was different about this night, however, was that Beyonce happened to point her microphone in Princess Eugenie's face.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
The royal, who is sixth in line to the throne, apparently either didn't know the words or was just too shocked to perform. Beyonce, left hanging by the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, scrambled to sing the words herself (luckily they're not
exactly Shakespeare). It's unclear whether or not Beyonce had any idea who the 23-year-old was. Since announcing the Mrs. Carter World Tour in in February, Beyonce has racked up an impressive list of global dates. She's also banned photographers from the tour, a move some speculated was in response to unflattering photos from the singer's Super Bowl performance. No word yet on how Eugenie herself feels about the o2 Arena incident, but if the tabs are to be believed, her fellow Brits seem amused by the anecdote. “It was hilarious," a source told The Mirror (because apparently these things require anonymous sources). "Eugenie was on the front row with Kate Middleton’s brother, James, and his new girlfriend, Donna Air, plus designers Matthew Williamson and Patrick Cox. She was really excitable and filming the whole thing on her iPhone like any other fan." Royals: They're just like you, except worse.
Princess Eugenie of York
Cheating Drug: Could Antibiotic
Minocycline Stop Seduction? A new study out of Waseda and Kyushu Universities in Japan puts the femme fatale archetype to the test. According to the study, female spies in movies often win "the trust of her male target using her physical attractiveness. The male target usually suspects that she is a spy, but because of her attractiveness, he becomes amorously entangled with the female spy despite concerns regarding her trustworthiness."
The key to preventing men from being seduced by attractive females, according to the study? An antibiotic called Minocycline. Researchers tested the effect of the drug on 98 male participants. One group of men was given the minocycline, and a second group was given a placebo. The men were then shown photos of female faces, and were asked to evaluate how trustworthy they thought each female was, as well as how physically attractive each woman was. They were also asked to determine how much of 1300 yen (around $13.35) they would choose to give each female. The results indicated that men were more trusting of women that they found attractive. But men who took the Minocycline were less likely to trust attractive women and
less likely to give them money, meaning that the femme fatale effect is dissipated and men are less likely to be "seduced." This isn't the first time seduction has been tested in the lab. A study published last year in the Journal of Neuroscience indicated that when men in committed relationships are given the hormone oxytocin, they stay physically further away from attractive women. Single men, and men in committed relationships who did not receive oxytocin, were comfortable standing at a closer distance to attractive women.
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