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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Madonna fires back at BET after Twitter diss: "I will shade you"

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Madonna is hitting back at BET after a controversial (since-deleted) tweet from the network seemed to criticize the singers tribute to Prince at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.

Wearing the jacket Prince gave me back in the day without permission from BET. . lol! G*d Bless America,the singer posted to Instagram on Saturday, sharing a photo of herself wearing a floral jacket and hat. Madonnas postcomes afterBET tweeted (and later deleted) an advertisement for their own Prince tribute during the May 22 BBMA ceremony.Yeah, we saw that, the tweetbegan, referencing Madonnas performance ahead of plugging a similar tribute set to take place June 26 at the BET Awards.Dont worry. We got you.

Madonnafollowed up her first Instagram with a photo of herself wearing sunglasses, writing: I Will Shade You. hahahhahahahhahah.

BET has since responded to Madonnas post. Unfortunately, witty as this tweet is, it cant turn back the clock on a performance thatfailed to coverthe various roles and stages of the legends career, BETs Evelyn Diaz wrote in an article posted Sunday morning.

The 57-year-old has endured a barrage of criticism following her performance at the BBMAs, where she took to the stage to sing a cover ofNothing Compares 2 U, the1990 hit written by the late pop starbut popularized by Sinead OConnor. Madonna then launched into a performance of Purple Rain alongside Stevie Wonder. A petition on Change.org began circulating prior to the event itself, with more than 8,000 signatories urging Billboard to find a better choice as a main performer in place of Madonna.

Madonna previously defended her tribute to Prince on social media, writing: Anyone who wants to do a tribute to Prince is welcome to. Whatever your age Gender or skin Color. If you loved him and he inspired you then show it!!!! I love Prince 4 ever on Instagram.

Several celebrities have also voiced support for the Queen of Pop since the performance aired, including GloZell Green, who tweetedYawl do know that @Madonna has made a living by not caring about what you think shortly after the ceremony.

Wendy Williamstold petitioners to please have several seats on a May 17 episode of her talk show, whileThe RootsQuestlove also came to Madges defense, tweeting a series of messages criticizing fans angry reactions to the performance.

So I know there is gonna be A LOT of feel a certain ways about who you want to see do his music justice but you gotta put that aside yallEvery Prince rendition will not be a life changing orgasmic [experience]. Just to SING his work is brave enough, he wrote.Again feeling are on high, and EVERYBODY wants and deserves a chance to say goodbye in their own way. But remember: there will be AMAs, SoulTrain, NAACP, mtv, GRAMMYS, and a gazillion other tributes. But the point is lets not get ugly with playing the Prince would and wouldnt approve game.

Source: http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/29/madonna-fires-back-bet-prince-tribute

Trump says "bad hombre" during the debate, and memes are born

One Bad Hombre

Trump"s Spanish left much to be desired. USA TODAY

The third and final presidential debate featured an early discussion on immigration. Republican nominee Donald Trump, who has favored deporting those who have arrived in the U.S. illegally, said, "We have some bad hombres here, and we"re going to get them out."

Twitter users quickly responded to Trump"s dip into bilingualism (hombre is Spanish for man).

Well, now we know Trump"s Spanish vocabulary is all of 2 words: "hombre" and "taco". I"d gladly teach him a few more choice words... https://t.co/rgBq0Yyi3J

Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) October 20, 2016

This is the bad hombre Donald Trump wants to get rid of. #debatespic.twitter.com/B8VAYCMzN5

Dana Weiss (@Possessionista) October 20, 2016

The president of Mexico is a very nice hombre, as opposed to a bad hombre. State Department, please take note.

Jeffrey Goldberg (@JeffreyGoldberg) October 20, 2016

"Hombre" sounds more like something Rick Perry would say. #debate

Matt K. Lewis (@mattklewis) October 20, 2016

Is "bad hombre" Spanish for deplorable? #debate

Michael Malice (@michaelmalice) October 20, 2016

Please, Chris Wallace, ask Trump if Putin is a "Bad Hombre."

Nicholas Thompson (@nxthompson) October 20, 2016

We"re seeing a spike for both "ombre" and "hombre". Not the same thing. https://t.co/O2o9C3gTja#debatenight

Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) October 20, 2016

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Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/10/19/trump-bad-hombre-debate-line/92442050/

Donald Trump"s "bad hombres" comment causes confusion

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It was expected that Donald Trump would double down on his determined plan to build a wall while addressing the topic of immigration Wednesday night. But what wasnt expected, was his comment that followed.

We have some bad hombres here, and were going to get them out, Trump promised.

Hillary Clinton grinned as Trump finished his statement.

Thousands of people took to Twitter to discuss Trumps bilingual moment, and people began to ask: Who are the bad hombres?

Merriam-Webster was quick to jump in to define the new term Trump introduced on the debate stage.

Searches for the word hombre, the Spanish word for man, spiked 120,000% over the hourly average after Trump used the word, Merriam-Webster reported.

But that wasnt the only word people were searching.

By the end of the debate, lookups for hombres, ombr (an old three-handed card game popular in Europe especially in the 17th and 18th centuries) and ombre having colors or tones that shade into each other used especially of fabrics in which the color is graduated from light to dark) also increased by large margins, Merriam-Webster said.

Its not surprising, considering dozens of people were using the term ombre to make jokes during the debate on Twitter.

For example, bad ombres:

Others used the phrase bad hombres to create clever band names and catchy sayings:

Even celebrities chimed in:

Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trumps-bad-hombres-comment-causes-confusion/

What Does Hombre Mean? Definition Of Trump Vernacular Like Bigly, Nasty And More

Trump Says He"ll Win "Bigly"

Many of the people who tuned into the final presidential debateWednesday night heardcandidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton talk about their plans for foreign policy, immigration and the economy. They alsogot somewhat of an English lesson.

Thanks to Trumps nifty vernacular, there was a spike in searches for various terms he used during the debate according to Dictionary.com and many people took to Twitter to poke fun at Trumps phrases like bad hombre and nasty woman.So what exactly do the words Trump used during Wednesdays debate mean? Read on to find out.

Hombre: The Merriam-Webster definition of hombre simply means a man, guy or fellow. However, the Spanish word is also sometimes used as a slang term for homie or punk, according to Urban Dictionary. Given Trumps use of the word when he explained his immigration strategy to get all the bad hombres out of the United States, it may be safe to assume he was referring to the latter.

Ombre: Not to be confused with the previous word, ombre is the definition of a popular hair coloring trend in which the bottom half of the hair is colored lighter or brighter than the color of the roots. Although there have been some bad ombres to surface since the hair-trend first popped up, this word is not what Trump was referring to when he discussed his immigration policy and said, We have some bad hombres, and were going to get them out. Or was he?

Bigly: Believe it or not, bigly is actually a word. However, it may not be the term Trump has been using in debates. Hes actually been saying big league, but because he swallows the final g in league its not always clear. Lexicographer Kory Stamper confirmed to the The Hollywood Reporter that the term bigly which originated around 1400 has two meanings: The first definition means with great force or violent or strongly while the second definition refers to boastfully, haughtily or proudly.

Trumpery: This term is normally associated with the facts, stats and other statements the Republican candidate makesduring his speaking engagements, but the meaning of trumpery according to Merriam-Webster literally means worthless nonsense, trivial or useless articles.

Nasty: There are a few ways to define the word nasty, according to Merriam-Webster. The term can be used to describe a very unpleasant sight, smell ortaste, or it could mean indecent and offensive. When Trump referred to Clinton as a nasty woman during the final presidential debate he could have been also calling her unpleasant and unkind, which is also a definition of the word nasty.

Source: http://www.ibtimes.com/what-does-hombre-mean-definition-trump-vernacular-bigly-nasty-more-2434658

Michelle Obama Receives "Love Letters" From Gloria Steinem ...

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Michelle Obamais on the cover ofThe New York Times Style Magazinefor its current Greats issue, receiving love letters from some of the countrys best known men and women who describe how she quietly and confidently changed the course of American history.

The letters, titled To the First Lady, With Love, began with a note from Nigerian author and feministChimamanda Ngozi Adichie, best known for her 2013 TEDx talk We should all be feminists, which was sampled by Beyonc for her song Flawless.

Adichie writes that Obama first appeared in the public consciousness, all common sense and mordant humor, at ease in her skin.

Because she said what she thought, and because she smiled only when she felt like smiling, and not constantly and vacuously, Americas cheapest caricature was cast on her: the Angry Black Woman, Adichie continues, adding that she felt protective of FLOTUS because she was speaking to an America often too quick to read a black womans confidence as arrogance, her straightforwardness as entitlement.

Political activist and journalist Gloria Steinem also contributed her own love letter to Obama, writing She managed to convey dignity and humor at the same time, to be a mother of two daughters and insist on regular family dinners, and to take on health issues and a national food industry addicted to unhealthy profits.

Steinem touchedon Obamas elegance under the spotlight, saying She has lived a public life without sacrificing her privacy and authenticity.

ActressRashida Jonesmarveled at the First Ladys strength.

Michelle Obama embodies the modern, American woman, and I dont mean that in any platitudinous or vague way, Jones writes. Rarely can someone express their many identities at the same time while seeming authentic.

The letters come one week after Obama slammed Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump at a New Hampshire rally for his rival, Hillary Clinton, after allegations of sexual assault against the businessman came to light.

I cant believe that Im saying that a candidate for President of the United States has bragged about sexually assaulting women Be clear, this is not normal, she stated, her voice shaking with emotion throughout the 30 minute speech. This is not politics as usual. This is disgraceful.

FLOTUS also released a documentary on CNN, titledWe Will Rise, with a focus on providing education for girls around the world. Her legacy as First Lady includes her initiative Let Girls Learn, which aims to help girls around the world attend school and further their educations.

Source: http://people.com/politics/michelle-obama-love-letters-gloria-steinem-rashida-jones/

Fantasy football news: Eddie Lacy out a few weeks, LeSean McCoy leaves practice

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The injury bug is sending fantasy football team owners to the waiver wires a few extra times this week, with a few mid-week developments with big implications coming down the pipeline.

Here are few players who made headlines for the wrong reasons:

Eddie Lacy, Packers

The Packers" big downhill runner was ruled out for Thursday Night Football on Wednesday, not surprisingly, and is expected to miss a few weeks due to an ankle injury. The team traded a conditional draft pick to the Chiefs for KnileDavis earlier in the week and he and James Starks will get the lion"s share of the carries in Week 7.

Doug Martin, Buccaneers

A small setback was reported in the recovery of Martin from a hamstring injury and the back is expected to miss several more weeks. With Charles Sims also sidelined, Jaquizz Rodgers will once again start at running back for Tampa Bay.

LeSean McCoy, Bills

After turning in one of his best career performances against the Niners on Sunday, McCoy was unable to complete Wednesdays practice due to a tight hamstring.

"We"ll see how it goes," Buffalo coach RexRyan said.

McCoy"s status is up in the air, but if the NFL"s second-leading rusher is unable to play in Week 7,Mike Gillislee will get the start.

Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers

Big Ben had surgery for his knee earlier this week and the news isn"t good. He will likely miss extended time with Landry Jones working under center in his absense.

"I think that two to three is what you can characterize as best-case, but that"s what we"re hoping for," Steelers president and co-owner Art Rooney said. "Two to six is probably a fair range that somebody can put on it."

Geno Smith, Jets

The Jets are 1-5 and in desperation territory, so the coaching staff decided to mix things up. After Smith took the field in relief of Ryan Fitzpatrick in Monday night"s loss, many thought it was just that, a mop-up appearance. But Wednesday, Todd Bowles made it official, Smith is back on top of the depth chart.

"Geno"s our starter. Ryan"s the No. 2," Bowles said. "I felt like it was time for a change. This was strictly my call."

Source: http://www.metro.us/sports/fantasy-football-news-eddie-lacy-out-a-few-weeks-lesean-mccoy-leaves-practice/zsJpjs---KkJrJGIaz04Ew/

World Series 2016: Full Schedule and Predictions for LCS Action

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The complexion of both the ALCS and NLCS changed significantly Tuesday, as the Toronto Blue Jays staved off elimination and the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-1 lead over the Chicago Cubs.

Toronto is still in trouble as it faces a 3-1 deficit, but injury woes have the Cleveland Indians reeling. And while the NLCS could still go either way, pressure is mounting for the Cubbies after many years of playoff failures.

With the World Series quickly approaching, here is a full rundown of the remaining championship seriesschedule, as well as predictions for which teams will prevail in each series.

LCS Schedule Remaining ALCS and NLCS Schedule Wednesday, Oct. 19 4 p.m. ALCS 5 Cleveland Indians Toronto Blue Jays TBS Wednesday, Oct. 19 8 p.m. NLCS 4 Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers FS1 Thursday, Oct. 20 8 p.m. NLCS 5 Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers FS1 Friday, Oct. 21 8 p.m. ALCS 6 (if necessary) Toronto Blue Jays Cleveland Indians TBS Saturday, Oct. 22 TBD NLCS 6 (if necessary) Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs FS1 Saturday, Oct. 22 TBD ALCS 7 (if necessary) Toronto Blue Jays Cleveland Indians TBS Sunday, Oct. 23 TBD NLCS 7 (if necessary) Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs FS1

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ALCS Predictions

The Indians had a great opportunity to put the Blue Jays away Tuesday in Game 4 with Corey Kluber on the mound, but Cleveland"s ace was outdueled by Aaron Sanchez, and Toronto"s bats finally came to life in a 5-1 triumph.

Toronto lived to fight another day, and it seemingly has the advantage in Game 5, as it will send Marco Estrada to the mound to take on Indians rookie Ryan Merritt.

The 24-year-old Merritt has just one career MLB start to his credit, but with a career ERA of 3.39 in the minors, he has a solid track record.

Even so, Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista seems unconcerned about the challenges the lefty could present, according to MLB.com"s Alykhan K. Ravjiani:

Toronto also has another factor on its side entering Game 5, as it has proven difficult to oust in the playoffs at Rogers Centre, per ESPN Stats & Info:

Most signs point toward the Jays winning at home and sending the series back to Cleveland, and while that will shift much of the pressure toward the Indians, there is a lot to like about how their rotation is set up.

Kluber figures to be available for a potential Game 7, but they may not need him due to how well Josh Tomlin has performed since the start of September.

Tomlin allowed just three hits and one run in 5.2 innings against the Blue Jays in Game 2, and as pointed out by the Indians" official Twitter account, he is currently in the midst of a remarkable hot streak:

Neither team has swung the bats particularly well during the series, but Cleveland has been better in terms of coming up with timely hits in big situations.

The biggest key for the Indians will be grabbing a lead in one of the next three games and taking it into the fifth or sixth inning, which would then allow them to put the game in the hands of Andrew Miller and Cody Allen.

Tomlin"s recent form suggests he can help them keep a lead in Game 6, and that should allow them to move on to the World Series for the first time in nearly two decades.

Prediction: Indians in six

NLCS Predictions

The Cubs were the best team in baseball all season long, as their 103-58 record suggests, but after getting locked down by Rich Hill in Game 3 of the NLCS, they suddenly trail the Dodgers, 2-1.

Chicago"s bats have gone stagnant over the past two contests, earning Joe Maddon"s team a dubious distinction that it would undoubtedly like to shake with a better performance in Game 4:

Game 4 will be a pivotal tilt since it could either push the Cubs to the brink of elimination or swing the momentum firmly back in their favor.

Chicago may have the perfect person on the mound for such a high-pressure situation, as 37-year-old veteran John Lackey will toe the rubber against 20-year-old rookie Julio Urias.

Lackey has 21 career postseason starts under his belt with a record of 8-5 and a 3.22 ERA. He has twice won the World Series, and he even started a World Series Game 7 with the Los Angeles Angels as a rookie in 2002.

ESPN"s Michael Wilbon believes Lackey has what it takes to help the Cubs erase their current series deficit:

Lackey struggled in his NLDS start against the San Francisco Giants, allowing seven hits, two walks and three runs in four innings, but Maddon feels he is prepared to deliver a strong outing in Game 4 of the NLCS.

"I think he"s still building up his arm strength. The last game in San Francisco, the velocity was pretty good. He probably wasn"t as sharp location-wise, but his stuff is absolutely there. I know he"s going to be ready for the moment," Maddon toldJeff Fletcherof theOrange County Register.

The Cubs have the advantage in Game 4 and figure to prevail thanks to Lackey"s veteran savvy, but things become more uncertain beyond that.

Los Angeles could deploy Clayton Kershaw in Game 5 or 6, however, the Cubs will have the advantage in the game Kershaw doesn"t pitch since struggling rookie Kenta Maeda figures to take the mound.

The current flow of the series suggests a Game 7 is very possible, and it would likely lead to a rematch of Game 3 between Hill and Jake Arrieta.

Although Arrieta faltered in Game 3, the 2015 Cy Young Award winner will turn it around at Wrigley Field and punch Chicago"s ticket to the World Series.

Prediction: Cubs in seven

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2670542-world-series-2016-full-schedule-and-predictions-for-lcs-action