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Just like all of you, I tuned into the debate on Monday night. Unfortunately, everything that I expected to happen, did happen. What I didn't expect, however, were the amount of hilarious memes and GIFs that have gone viral. Below, I will be sharing some of my favorites, beginning with the GIF that I love the most. via GIPHY Before some of you jump down my throat about not taking this election seriously, I am taking it seriously. This is just the sad state of where our country is at. We have candidates that are not trustworthy. One has the capability to start World War 3 (Trump), and one is just a tad on the shady side (Clinton). Like some of you, I'm scared for this country. I don't trust Clinton, but she is a far better choice than Trump. Some of us have a lot to lose if Trump wins the election. It's up to you, America. Make the right choice. #ReluctantlyWithHer

Photo Credit: Yahoo via TvLine Reunions and show sequels seem to be the norm these days. We've seen shows like 'Full House' and 'Boy Meets World' come back, and they've been relatively successful. Well, it looks like another show from our adolescence may be returning for a reunion show, that is, if Catherine Hicks has her way. Catherine Hicks, who played Annie Camden on the hit show, said she would love to have a reunion show, there is a catch , however. Hicks sat down with TMZ and she said that the only way she would do a reunion show is if Eric Camden (played by child molester Stephen Collins), is dead. If you remember the scandal from a few years ago, Collins confessed to inappropriate contact with 3 minors between 1973 and 1994. Hicks said this about a possible reunion: "I don’t know, I mean, we’d have to open with Stephen’s coffin. It’s all up to networks and those types of things. I think we’d all love to be together. Maybe Eighth Heaven

Photo Credit: downtrend Earlier this summer, Ted Cruz refused to endorse republican nominee Donald Trump for president. Cruz stated that he couldn't support a man who has directly insulted his wife and questioned his reputation. Well, all of that is now out the window. The tides of change have swept Ted Cruz away and sucked him into a black hole full of pro-Trumps. Ted Cruz released the following statement , explaining his sudden change of heart: "This election is unlike any other in our nation’s history. Like many other voters, I have struggled to determine the right course of action in this general election. In Cleveland, I urged voters, 'please, don’t stay home in November. Stand, and speak, and vote your conscience, vote for candidates up and down the ticket whom you trust to defend our freedom and to be faithful to the Constitution.' After many months of careful consideration, of prayer and searching my own conscience, I have decided that on Election Day

On Thursday, the great and wise Dalai Lama spoke to Good Morning Britain about Donald Trump. During the interview, he did an amazingly accurate impression of the US Republican presidential nominee. First he mocks Trump's head, and then he mimicked Trump's mouth. See for yourself. It's the greatest thing ever! Blessings to you Dalai Lama! Namaste! <3 The Guardian was first to report on this topic.

Photo Credit: eonline It's about friggin time! The good folks over at Jimmy Kimmel Live have given us another installment of "Celebrities Read Mean Tweets," and I have to tell you, these are pretty good. We will hear some tweets read by Bryan Cranston, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Olivia Wilde, Paul Rudd, and more. Watch the video below: I have to say something about the Olivia Wilde tweet. I, too, have an ample forehead. Those of us with large foreheads have them because we have large brains (it's a gift and a curse, really). It must suck for the mean tweeter to be lacking in that department. Heh, that's probably not the only thing small on the person who tweeted it. *waves pinkie in air* I got your back, Olivia Wilde!

Photo Credit: Pride Sad news for AfterEllen fans: the leading lesbian news and culture blog published by Evolve Media, will end operations this week. AfterEllen began in 2002 and was named after Ellen DeGeneres. The Editor-In-Chief of the site, Trish Bendix, confirmed the sad news on Tumblr, saying: "Here are the facts: Evolve Media purchased AfterEllen from Viacom two years ago. They gave us two fiscal years to become their LGBT property and profit in that space, and they found we are not as profitable as moms and fashion. And, yes, ‘they’ are mainly white heterosexual men, which is important to note because not only is this the story for us, but for a lot of other properties—large-scale media outlets, lesbian bars out-priced by neighborhoods they helped establish, housing in queer meccas like Portland that is being turned into condos and AirBnBs. At the very same time, queer women and culture is being celebrated on the Emmys, in the legalization of both mothers being

A few days ago, it was revealed that Angelina Jolie had filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, citing "irreconcilable differences." It looks like the plot has thickened. Brad Pitt is being investigated for child abuse claims. The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services, and the LAPD are looking into an incident where the actor allegedly became physically and verbally abusive toward the children. According to TMZ, on September 14, Pitt, 52, became intoxicated and started screaming at the children. The incident became physical on the family's private jet. The estranged couple has been interviewed, and DCFS plans on interviewing their children. The investigation is ongoing. My Two Cents My mind is totally blown here. I never thought that Brad Pitt was capable of abusing children. If it turns out that he did abuse his children, may the flying spaghetti monster have mercy on his dark and decrepit soul. I have a couple of Brad Pitt movies that I'd like

Photo Credit: laughspin After season one of 'Fuller House' won over the hearts of millions of viewers, we were left wondering when we can expect season two. Well, Candace Cameron Bure has gifted us the release date, and it's sooner than we all thought! On today's segment of 'The View,' the actress/co-host/author announced that season two of 'Fuller House' will be released on December 9 (of this year, ya'll!). Candace Cameron Bure stated that the show will cover many special events and holidays. "I'm super excited our season this year is very holiday themed. We have a Halloween show, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, and lots of family." Along with those special events, you can also expect a bountiful supply of special guests. My favorite boy band from back in the day, New Kids on the Block, will be guest starring, along with Hal Sparks. Sparks will be playing the grown-up version of DJ Tanner's ex-boyfriend Nelson

Photo Credit: aceshowbiz Yesterday, the world was stunned when news broke that Brangelina was no longer. People from Angelina Jolie-Pitt's camp released a statement explaining that the 41-year-old actress/humanitarian filed divorce documents on Monday, citing "irreconcilable differences." Jolie-Pitt's attorney released the following statement: "Angelina Jolie Pitt has filed for dissolution of the marriage. This decision was made for the health of the family. She will not be commenting at this time, and asks that the family be given their privacy during this difficult time." Apparently, Brad Pitt found out shortly before the entire world found out. He said this about the divorce: "I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids. I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time." Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt met on the set of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." It has b

Photo Credit: someecards Last night, we all watched as our favorite stars congregated together to accept awards for their hard work throughout the year. As usual, many online news sites and bloggers were tuned into the Emmy's, going through every nook and cranny of the show with a fine tooth comb. Gawker sister site Jezebel was following the Emmy's last night and decided to post a rather appalling story about Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Julia Louis-Dreyfus lost an award to Kate Mckinnon and Jezebel was quick to slam Louis-Dreyfus' reaction. Mind you, Julia Louis-Dreyfus lost her father on Friday. The 'Veep' star broke the news to her peers and viewers during an acceptance speech later on in the show. Jezebel pretty much said that the actress needed to "smile more." The revelation that her father just died wasn't enough for Jezebel to take down the article. Not only is it still up, it casually mentions that her father died. There was no apology, no

Photo Credit: bloglagoon Kim McGuire, who rose to fame playing Mona "Hatchet-Face" Malnorowski in 1980s classic 'Cry-Baby,' has died . She was 60. McGuire had fallen ill after suffering from a bout of pneumonia. She was placed in ICU. According to McGuire's husband Gene, she did not respond to treatment, and "went into cardiac arrest twice." She succumbed to her illness sometime on Wednesday. While McGuire was best known for her stellar role in "Cry-Baby," she was also very active in the theater, and was even a licensed attorney in many US states. McGuire is survived by her husband, Gene. A GoFundMe page has been set up in her honor. RIP Kim McGuire!

Photo Credit: thrillist If you contracted an illness from a restaurant, how likely are you to frequent it in the near or distant future? Not very likely, am I right? Well, a 19-year-old woman decided that being hospitalized for food contamination wasn't enough to keep her from restaurant chain Chipotle. She contacted a lawyer named Bill Marler, who was subsequently shocked by her terms in her lawsuit against the chain restaurant. The woman told Marler that she wants free food coupons from Chipotle. Marler said this about the shocking request: "I have being doing these kinds of cases for 20 years and sued every restaurant chain you can imagine and I have never seen people willing to go back to a restaurant under those circumstances." Even more surprising, Chipotle was accommodating to the unidentified woman's request. The case recently settled and the woman walked away with an unknown amount of money, and 3 dozen free burrito coupons. My Two Cents If

Photo Credit: herstoryshow If you don't know the name Jen Richards, you're about to. Richards, who has been seen on 'I Am Cait,' will play a physical therapist who will be helping one of the series regulars through some difficult challenges. It is rumored that the series regular she will be helping is Juliette Barnes (played by Hayden Panettiere). If you remember the horrific last moments of the series/season 4 finale, Juliette Barnes' plane went missing, hanging her fate in the balance. If you want to check out some of Jen Richards' work, you have to watch 'Her Story.' Richards is the star and the writer of the production. She also co-produced a docu-series called 'More Than T.' Nashville returns on Thursday January 5, 2017 at 9pm on CMT! I seriously cannot wait! Welcome to this amazing show, Jen Richards! <3

Listen up you donkeys! Fox just renewed HK for seasons 17 and 18! The popular culinary competition, starring the one and only Gordon Ramsay, will be around to give more aspiring restaurateurs the dream of running their own restaurant. Of course, to get to that amazing grand prize of running their own restaurant and a sweet salary, competitors have to get through Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen boot camp. In the meantime, season 16 of Hell's Kitchen will be served on Friday, September 23. If you are an aspiring restaurateur, auditions for Hell's Kitchen are being held on Monday, September 12 in Los Angeles, NYC, and Atlanta, Georgia. Good luck...you're going to need it:

Shailene Woodley busted onto the scene appearing as Kaitlin Cooper on "The O.C.," but didn't become a household name until she appeared as Amy Juergens on "The Secret Life Of An American Teenager." From there, she gained worldwide recognition in the "Divergent" franchise. Divergent fans were stunned when they learned that the final "Divergent" movie will be a TV movie. Woodley sat down with co-star Miles Teller and was asked if she would be a part of the TV movie. She replied : "Last I heard they were trying to make it into a television show. I didn’t sign up to be in a television show. Out of respect to the studio and everyone in involved, they may have changed their mind and may be doing something different, but I’m not necessarily interested in doing a television show." You gotta admire the girl for being vocal about what she wants. Unfortunately, they might as well scrap the TV movie at this point. What's "Div

Photo Credit: Jezebel via KARE-11 Before I start today's story, I want to discuss Jacob Wetterling. He was an 11-year-old boy who went missing nearly 30 years ago. In October of 1989, the 11-year-old boy was riding home from the store with his younger brother and a friend. A masked gunman approached them and demanded them to lie face down on the ground. The younger brother and friend ran into the woods. Jacob Wetterling was never seen again. Recently, authorities found the remains of the young boy, bringing a heartbreaking end to this tragedy. Bringing it back to the present, a news anchor brought viewers up-to-speed on the latest from authorities. In stories like this, the actual story would be the centerpiece. Unfortunately, a columnist named CJ for the Star Tribune had nothing better to do than to comment on news anchor Jana Shortal's skinny jeans: "She looked great from the waist up in a polka-dot shirt and cool blazer, but the skinny jeans did not work. I w

After news of her impending divorce from Jose Nunes (Felipe from the Eat, Pray, Love journey) broke earlier this summer, it looks like Gilbert has already found love..with a woman. Gilbert, 47, revealed to her Facebook followers the love she has for her "her best friend:"   *Grab the tissues!* " There is something I wish to tell you today — something which I hope and trust you will receive with grace. This spring, I received news that would change my life forever. My best friend, Rayya Elias, was diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer — a disease for which there is no cure. She's my best friend, yes, but it's always been bigger than that. She's my role model, my traveling companion, my most reliable source of light, my fortitude, my most trusted confidante. In short, she is my PERSON. But something happened to my heart and mind in the days and weeks following Rayya's diagnosis. Death — or the prospect of death — has a way of clearing away eve

Photo Credit: christianpost Candace Cameron Bure sure is sitting on top of the world these days. She has a sweet co-hosting job on The View, Fuller House has just wrapped on season 2 (when will it premiere on Netflix?), and her 18-year-old daughter Natasha Bure tried out for The Voice recently (If you haven't heard this girl's amazing voice, you need to google her right now). Today, the 40-year-old actress/best-selling author/co-host debuted a cute hairstyle. It's fun, flirty, and chic: I hope I look half as good as Candace Cameron Bure when I'm 40! I swear this woman can rock any hairstyle! Get it girrl!