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Photo Credit: hypebeast We are midway through summer 2016, and if you haven't booked your family vacation, consider Toronto, Canada. While you're in Toronto, check out the newest hotspot: Poop Cafe Dessert Bar. Poop Cafe Dessert Bar is expected to open in August, and offer Asian desserts shaped in poop-like formations. The person who dreamed up the restaurant, Lien Nguyen, is quick to defend the vision she has for her restaurant. She states that she wants to make poop cute. While this is already 'a thing' in Asia, Nguyen is hoping to take it one step further by having fake toilets as seats, and offering the desserts on dishes that resemble urinals. Photo Credit: independentuk It's a 'once in a lifetime' experience. Bring the family and experience this classy restaurant in person. My Two Cents I don't want to knock someone's creativity, and I love bathroom humor as much as the next person, but this is taking it way too far. NO t...

Photo Credit: etonline Social media has been buzzing about the possible cancellation of 'Boy Meets World' Disney spinoff 'Girl Meets World.' While nothing has been made official, Girl Meets World is determined to go out with a bang! Of course, this means the most epic 'Boy Meets World' reunion ever! This reunion will also include the two Morgans: Lindsay Ridgeway and Lily Nicksay! Throughout Girl Meets World, we have been blessed with Eric, Shawn, Mr. Feeny, Harley, Angela, Alan, Amy, Minkus, and Mr Turner. The season 3 finale will be the first time we have seen most of the cast from BOTH shows in one episode. Photo Credit: eonline As for the fate of GMW, the cast knows as much as the fans do. Rowan Blanchard, who plays Cory and Topanga's teen daughter Riley on the show, said that she has no idea whether the reunion episode will be a season finale or series finale. Those who attended the taping for the show said that after the taping, they were t...

Photo Credit: thesuperficial Those of you who spent their Saturday night on social media probably saw the 'confusing as hell' posts from Lindsay Lohan. The posts in question revolve around her Russian millionaire fiance Egor Tarabasov. According to LiLo, her main squeeze was out cheating with a "hooker (the hooker is a fashion designer named Dasha Pashevkina)." The whole ordeal started on Friday when Lohan posted a plea on Snapchat for her boo to come home. "My fiancé’s being really angry at me, but I’m drinking water to get him to come home. Honey, come home, please." On Saturday, LiLo posted a photo of the two of them together. However, her fiance was scribbled out of the photo. The caption read: "He wore black and I wore white... I guess #art is whatever you make it." The bulk of the drama happened later on Saturday night, when the following tweets were posted: Wait. Did she just say she was pregnant? Well, the masses neve...

Photo Credit: therightscoop On Sunday, Senator Bernie Sanders asked for Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz's resignation. The request comes after emails questioning Sanders' campaign and religion were leaked to the public. On Sunday's installment of "This Week," Sanders made his feelings clear about the emails, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz" "She should not be chair of the DNC, and I think these emails reiterate that reason why she should not be chair. I think she should resign, period, and I think we need a new chair that's going to lead us in a new direction." For some time, Sanders had questioned the DNC's motives, and his theories about the DNC became clear when he saw the emails. "Well, I think I told you a long time ago that the DNC was not running a fair operation — that they were supporting Secretary Clinton. So what I suggested to be true six months ago turns out, in fact, to be true. I...

Photo Credit: FeelLib Trump-mania has swept the country, like a flesh-eating virus. Because of Trump, racism is at an all-time high. Because of Trump, homophobia is at an all-time high, and the list of countries that hate us keeps growing. Another list that keeps growing is the list of bands and musicians who don't want Donald Trump to play their music at campaign events. Here is a list of bands and musicians who disapprove of Trump's radical politics and beliefs: The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones have spoken out many a-times about Trump using their music. At the closing of the Republican National Convention, Trump played Rolling Stones classic "You Can't Always Get What You Want." Members of the band chastised Trump for disobeying their orders. A cease-and-desist order was sent to Trump's campaign. Adele During Trump's campaigning, he used one of Adele's hit songs. Adele released a statement saying that Trump does not have permission to...

Photo Credit: Eonline "Can exes remain good friends after a breakup?" It's the age old question that we ask ourselves at the end of a relationship. Obviously, if a relationship ended badly, the odds of being friends with them is zero. However, if the breakup was amicable, the chances of keeping that person in your life dramatically increases. Exes Wilmer Valderrama and Mandy Moore are living proof you can stay friends with a former beloved (Moore and Valderrama dated from 2000 to 2002). Mandy Moore and Wilmer Valderrama ran into each other on a lot while shooting their respective shows (Valderrama is on NCIS, Mandy Moore will be starring in new show 'This is Us'). Of course, in the age of posting selfies and sharing your world with followers, the reunion HAD to be documented. Moore and Valderrama smiled for the camera, and shared the reunion on Instagram. Valderrama posted the following caption with his photo: "A Paramount Studios moment.. When o...

Photo Credit: foxnews The Republican National Convention has been quite the **** show. From Melania stealing Michelle Obama's speech from 2008, to 100 naked women storming the convention, to last nights boo-fest of Ted Cruz, we've seen it all. Then we have Donald Trump air-kissing Mike Pence. On the third night of the RNC, Mike Pence had just finished his speech when Donald Trump flocked to his side. He shook his hand while pursing his lips in Mike Pence's direction. Pence looked pretty shocked and moved out of the way. Photo Credit: cbsnews The 'almost kiss' had social media a-buzz well into Thursday, with many memes and jokes created at Trump and Pence's expense. Sorry, boys. You are not relationship goals, but you pretty much broke the internet with your unrequited bromance. COMING SOON: "Air-kiss to be added to the dictionary." Is this how Donald Trump will make America great again?

Yesterday, Republican senator Ted Cruz took the stage to announce that he will not be endorsing Presidential Republican nominee Donald Trump. The reaction Ted Cruz received was melodic booing from the audience. Cruz had signed a pledge to support the party's nominee. However, Cruz broke that pledge after Trump made horrifying comments about Cruz's father and wife. Trump accused Cruz's father of being a part of the John F. Kennedy assassination. Donald Trump also took 'below the belt' jabs at Ted Cruz's wife Heidi, calling her 'homely.' Trump shared a rather unflattering photo of Heidi Cruz on Twitter, and then shared a photo of his own wife, Melania Trump. The public mocking lasted for quite a while. On Thursday morning, Cruz met with his state's GOP delegation, and said this: "I am not in the habit of supporting people who attack my wife and attack my father. That pledge was not a blanket commitment that if you go and slander and atta...

Photo Credit: Salon media Yesterday, the widely dreaded Republican National Convention began. Scores of Republicans descended into Cleveland, Ohio to do what they do best: be racist, be homophobic, be patronizing, and steal other people's material. Melania Trump made a relatively bold impression at the convention on Monday. Sadly, it wasn't for her looks. It actually had to do with her speech. She stepped up to the podium, and in an instant, listeners were brought back to 2008 when First Lady Michelle Obama made the same speech. Let's look at the comparisons, shall we? Here is Melania's speech: "My parents impressed on me the values that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say and keep your promise; that you treat people with respect. We want our children in this nation to know that the only limit to your achievements is the strength of your dreams and your willingness to work for them." Now, he...

Reps for both Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson have confirmed to US Weekly that they have decided to separate. The couple had been together for 10 years. Jackson, 38, and Kruger, 40, had recently bought a place in NYC together. Kruger had been splitting her time between Vancouver and Paris, but had decided that she wanted to be closer to Joshua Jackson. Kruger sat down with The Edit and talked about the big step of moving in together: "[Moving] was a major commitment. That’s a big step into adulthood for me, to allow that time for someone else out of my time." (Well, if the person is worth it, it isn't that big of a step. Even though my recent ex and I aren't on speaking terms, I don't regret living with him when we were together. I loved him, and we both wanted to live together). Anyway, Joshua Jackson was asked in 2014 why he hadn't married Kruger. This was his answer: "I can tell you why we’re not married: We’re not religious. I don’t feel a...

Photo Credit: winteriscomingnet On Monday, HBO released very important information about the upcoming 7th season. The news comes after Game of Thrones racked up 23 Emmy nominations. Now, for the big news ! Game of Thrones season 7 will consists of 7 action-packed episodes. Production on season 7 begins this summer in Northern Ireland. Other areas being filmed, include: Spain and Iceland. HBO revealed that season 7 will premiere during summer 2017. Only one year, ya'll. We can wait that long. In the meantime, I recommend binge-watching the entire series. :-)

Photo Credit: nymag They're baack! Some of your favorites from Degrassi: The Next Generation will be stopping by Degrassi: Next Class for a special reunion episode in season two. The Degrassi franchise is celebrating its 500th episode this season (can you believe this franchise has been around that long?!), and the ONLY way to celebrate it is to bring back Paige, Marco, Emma Nelson-Mason, Spinner Mason, Liberty, Peter, Sav, Mo, Holly J, and Craig Manning! <3 The TNG cast made a video to discuss the 500th episode, and their return to Degrassi. Season two of Degrassi: Next Class drops on Netflix on Friday, July 22 ! PS- The reunion episode is the 4th or 5th episode. PPS- Thank you, Canada for awesome programming! PPPS- Please let Spinner and Emma STILL be married! My Two Cents As happy as I am to see the above cast members, I wish that Ashley, Ellie, Terri, Snake, Claire, Caitlyn, Joey, Alex, Jay, Manny, Jimmy, Hazel, Darcy, Sean, Toby, and others could have made i...

Photo Credit: ExpressUK Going for a morning or evening run is therapeutic for some. The last thing anyone who is running wants to deal with is a disrespectful man. A woman in Florida dealt with just that, and successfully put the troll in his place. Michelle Kirk of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was in the midst of her jog when a man stopped her. He proceeded to give her "advice" on her breasts, saying: "You need to get a better sports bra because your boobs are sagging and will only sag more if you continue to run." (Wtf!?) Anyway, After Michelle Kirk finished with her jog, she sat down at her computer and uploaded a photo of herself with her middle finger up, and posted the following caption on social media: Photo Credit: Michelle Kirk's Facebook "To the nasty old man who stopped me mid run to inform me that I need to get a better sports bra because my boobs are sagging and will only sag more if I continue to run...f*ck you. You are the reas...

Photo Credit: Getty This is a story all about how.. Tatyana Ali met a man, fell in love, and got herself married! Yep, the 37-year-old actress tied the knot with her boyfriend of two years, Dr. Vaughn Rasberry, on Sunday afternoon. Ali wore a custom Amsale gown as she walked down the aisle at the world-renowned Four Seasons in southern California. Her wedding planner, Michael Russo, cooed that Tatyana Ali was positively glowing! Ali and Rasberry met on eHarmony and exchanged emails for several months before moving up to Skype. From there blossomed a beautiful modern romance. Speaking of things blossoming, Ali is expecting her first child with Rasberry, which makes this year pretty damn exciting for the actress. No word on if her 'Fresh Prince' family was in the audience, but I know her TV dad is smiling down from Heaven watching the happiest day of her life. Mazel Tov to the happy couple!

Photo Credit: 2paragraph "Charles in Charge" star Scott Baio has been weaving his way into the spotlight once again, spreading his love for presumptive GOP hopeful Donald Trump. He posts photos of the two of them, shares photos of Trump socks that he received, and many other things. He has called Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton the 'c-word,' and his wife has called Jezebel writers "lesbian sh*tasses." So, obviously there is no depth that he cannot reach. Recently, he had a rather lengthy exchange with a 16-year-old boy on Twitter. The young man took issue with Baio's expertise in all things racist, homophobic, misogynistic, classist, and xenophobic. Baio was quick on the defensive. Apparently Baio, and the young man who goes by the Twitter handle @AramisKnight88, private messaged one another for some time before opening the Twitter rumble to the public. Before you grab your popcorn, the 16-year-old may have damaged his own cause by hitting ...

On Friday morning, presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump announced Indiana governor Mike Pence as his running mate. The choice came as a surprise to both the left and right, since Mike Pence is known for his old-school republican extremism. We all know that Trump is wishy-washy (which makes him all the more dangerous for this country, and the world). In Indiana, he is known for abortion bill HB1337. HB 1337 was among the most horrendous anti-abortion bills to ever be presented in this country. The bill banned women from seeking abortions based on fetal anomaly, gender, and race. The bill also required women to bury or cremate the fetus once it was aborted. The passing of this bill angered women so much, that some made a group called "Periods for Pence." These women would call and tweet Pence, detailing their menstrual cycles (which is genius in my opinion, LOL). Pence was also behind the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. This bill would allow business owners to discri...

Photo Credit: cupidspulse One week after Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner announced they were expecting 'baby Hehner,' Otis suffered a miscarriage. Jamie shared the devastating news with her followers on social media Wednesday afternoon. "Our Baby Hehner was just too beautiful for earth. I love him so much - ALWAYS will - and can't wait to meet him in heaven one day. Please pray for us." Photo Credit: screenshot by me, post by Jamie Otis.   Sending my thoughts and prayers to Jamie Otis, Doug Hehner, and their families.

Photo Credit: popscreen If you felt a ripple in the universe yesterday, that was Bernie Sanders going through with his endorsement of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton for POTUS. On Tuesday, Bernie Sanders took the stage in New Hampshire, with Clinton by his side, and made the announcement all Bern fans have been dreading: "Secretary Clinton has won the Democratic nominating process, and I congratulate her for that. She will be the Democratic nominee for president, and I intend to do everything I can to make certain she will be the next president of the United States. I have come here today not to talk about the past but to focus on the future. That future will be shaped more by what happens on November 8 in voting booths across our nation than by any other event in the world. I have come here to make it as clear as possible as to why I am endorsing Hillary Clinton and why she must become our next president." Many of Bernie's loyal fans were shocked. It didn...

Photo Credit eurweb One hit wonder from Illinois (he was only relevant for one-term), Joe Walsh was in the spotlight today for a series of tweets that he posted overnight regarding the Dallas shootings. The inflammatory tweets have since been deleted, but not before night owls could make screenshots of the tweets. On Thursday night, 5 police officers were killed and close to a dozen were injured at a protest rally. Mere hours after the incident, Joe Walsh, who has become a conservative radio host after failing as a politician, sent out the following tweets: My Two Cents Call me crazy, but that first tweet is a blatant threat toward our President. It's also a threat against all African-American individuals. Shouldn't officials arrest him? Listen, you don't have to like Obama to respect that he is our President. I am not a fan of his, but I would NEVER threaten him. He is our leader, and should be treated with respect. It's sad that Joe Walsh didn't r...

Photo Credit: hawtcelebs It has been a tough week here in America. On Tuesday, news broke that an innocent man by the name of Alton Sterling was shot and killed by a police officer (for no reason whatsoever). The shooting captured worldwide attention, and many took to social media to express their feelings on this tragedy. Dozens of celebrities expressed their feelings, but there is one celebrity that didn't express themselves in a proper way: Mischa Barton. The 30-year-old actress took to social media and posted a photo of herself on a boat, wearing a bikini. In her hand was a glass of wine. Along with the photo was the following message: "I’m truly heart broken to watch videos like the #altonsterling execution. This may have been going on forever in the United States but thank god the pigs get caught on camera now. Its unthinkable and an embarrassment to America. The country I was brought up in. Somebody make change. We need gun control and unity. And a real Preside...

Photo Credit: happyfeminism The dating world is a battlefield. We all look for that one person who can sweep us off our feet. Often times, our friends and family members will ask us about our love lives, and if we are seeing anyone special. Of course if we're not, we groan and roll our eyes at the meddling friend and/or family member. Many of you may have that friend who will come up to us and tell us that they know someone who would be perfect for us. Our friend asks us to list off what we are looking for in a partner. Our friend goes to our potential partner and asks them what they are looking for. Both parties list the qualities that they are looking for in a partner. Then, the subject of physical appearance comes along. When women first begin talking to a guy online, one of the first questions the guy will ask is what the woman looks like. Women may be nervous to answer, so they answer the guy's question with: "What do you look for in a woman?" Guys begin li...

Photo Credit: abcnews According to several reports, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is expected to endorse presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton on Tuesday. According to Democrats involved in the planning, both the Sanders camp and the Clinton camp have been meeting to discuss how to successfully defeat presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. On Thursday, Bernie Sanders sat down with Bloomberg and came pretty damn close to endorsing Hillary Clinton: "We have got to do everything that we can to defeat Donald Trump and elect Hillary Clinton. I don’t honestly know how we would survive four years of a Donald Trump as president." This news comes on the heels of Sanders' unfortunate experience earlier this week, when Bernie Sanders was booed by House Democrats for still being in the race and not backing Hillary Clinton. For weeks, Bernie Sanders has been sounding less confident in clinching the nomination for the democratic party. A few weeks ago, he sai...

Photo Credit: npr.org Embarking on a new relationship is both exciting and scary. As the relationship grows and matures, you develop a mutual love and trust with your significant other. However, in the age of social media websites, one may wonder if we should share our passwords with our significant others. Even though you are in a relationship with someone, your partner is entitled to their privacy, and they are entitled to keep their passwords private. However, there are a few exceptions: If you both have decided to share a social networking profile. In that case, you should be sharing passwords. If one or both of you are ill. In the event that one of you has a health setback, by exchanging passwords, you can notify your partner’s friends of the setback. Now, if you want your partner’s social media password in order to spy on them, your partner has every right to deny your request. If you feel that your partner is up to something, bringing your partner’s friends and fami...

Photo Credit: hubpages Falling in love is the most incredible feeling in the world. However, it can also be incredibly lonely if your beloved does not return your affection. You try everything to get this person to love you back, but they are not responding to your advances. What is unrequited love ? Unrequited love is a longing for a person who does not share your affection. No matter how much you pursue the object of your affection, they will not share your feelings. Even those in a committed relationship can suffer the pain from unrequited love. The person you love could leave you unexpectedly. Signs that your partner does not reciprocate your feelings: The sure-fire sign that the one you love does not return your love is a lack of communication. If your partner leaves without giving you a reason why, they are showing you that you are not their priority. Here are some other signs to look for: They cancel plans on you at the last minute. They do not respect your...

Photo Credit: feedlogger We all want to have a long lasting, healthy relationship. We want a relationship that will span the rest of our lives. We want an equal partnership with our beloved. Unfortunately, as one embarks on a relationship with someone new, this person could become co-dependent on their partner. They could become clingy, and be desperate to spend all of their time with the one they love. A co-dependent relationship is defined as one person clinging onto their partner, desperate for their approval. They look for approval from their partner in order to feel self-fulfilled. Those whom are co-dependent look to their partner in order to boost their self-worth. Their identity is wrapped up in their partner. This can be quite unhealthy. It can increase the co-dependent's neediness. It can also make their partner miserable. How can one tell if they are in a co-dependent relationship? Is your life unsatisfying outside of your relationship? Are you  constantly ...

Photo Credit: ibtimes.com Baby on board! Married at First Sight star Jamie Otis announced on Tuesday that she and husband Doug Hehner are expecting . The 30-year-old made the announcement on 'Today:' "I am pregnant! Four months today!" Otis and Hehner met on the first season of Married at First Sight. At first glance, she was not attracted to him. After the two got to know one another, she fell madly in love with him, and he with her. They agreed to stay together at the end of the season, and they have just celebrated 2 years of marriage. The relationship hasn't been without 'bumps in the road.' Doug Hehner told 'Today' that he and Jamie entered couples counseling in order to get themselves ready to raise a child together. This is the first child for both Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner, and the baby is the first ' Married at First Sight ' baby! Congrats to Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner! Jason and Cortney, you're next! <3 ...

Photo Credit: ColoradoWine Those of us who have been web writing for a while have probably written for Examiner. Examiner is a site that allows novice or professional writers to apply and share content on a specified topic. Unfortunately, the site has made the abrupt decision to close. With YCN!, Helium, Bubblews, and others shutting down in the last few years, web writers are definitely feeling the effects of Examiner closing up shop. I was hit hard personally, emotionally, and financially by all of these closings. Hearing about Examiner shutting down was pretty unexpected. I began writing for Examiner a few years ago. I was the NY Psychology/Relationship Examiner. While I didn't make much money on that site, I enjoyed the challenge of writing for such a popular site. When I received the following email, my heart dropped. "Media consumption has transformed dramatically over the years and our content initiatives have shifted with business priorities. To that end, we...

Photo Credit: baltimorepostexaminer Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' is based on the UK show 'Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares.' When the US version first aired, it was a success. We as viewers followed Chef Ramsay as he ventured from restaurant to restaurant trying to save the failing businesses and repair broken relationships. The series aired for 7 seasons before ending in 2014. Since Gordon Ramsay ended 'Kitchen Nightmares,' many fans wonder which restaurants have stood the test of time, and which ones did not. As of right now, the restaurant closure rate stands at a shocking 69%. The restaurants that are still in operation stands at 31%. Most of the restaurants featured earlier in the series have since closed. Here is a list of the restaurants that have closed: Bella Luna Mangia Mangia Kati Allo Old Neighborhood Restaurant Amy's Baking Company (YAY!) Chappy's Mill Street Bistro Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Rooms Levanti...