In a bold move that may be seen as less than humanitarian, Mattel toy company has responded to numerous requests from cancer survivors to create a bald Barbie. They have issued a form letter saying the company does not accept solicitations for new ideas. The toy company known for creating dolls that make every woman know what it means to be a thin and pretty career girl with everything is refusing to make a doll that will help little girls and women stuck with cancer know that they are still real beauties (even if they have lost their hair after going through traumatizing medical procedures like radiation and chemotherapy). Keep reading…
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Emmy winning child star Kristy McNichol out of the closet after 20 years
Kristy McNichol, who prefers living a very private life, has dedicated much of her life to giving to charity and helping children since leaving the acting profession. She has done work for charities like the H.E.L.P Group, supporting children with conditions like autism (as does Celebrity Wife Swap star Carnie Wilson), Asperger’s, and other disorders related to emotional problems and abuse. She also supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The former child star came out of the closet in 2012 after twenty years of virtual public silence to help support other lesbian and gay kids. Keep reading…
Papa John’s Pizza in hot water for employee remark about Asian Americans
Papa John’s: Better ingredients. Better Pizza. But not better employees? Papa John’s Pizza is under fire after one of its 16-year-old employees at a New York restaurant was found to have used what is being called a racist remark to refer to a customer. Harlem resident Minhee Cho had placed an order in the restaurant but got home to examine her receipt when she noted the name on the receipt read “lady chinky eyes”. Keep reading…
Martha Stewart career going to the dogs (TV ratings low, show cancelled)
Cancelled!?! Say what? Martha Stewart, the iconic homemaker and television star celeb known for her arts and crafts projects and fine foodie sense, will not be appearing on the Hallmark channel as the anchor for her own daytime television show any longer. Entertainment Weekly spoke to the network and confirmed that the show starring the pet friendly celebrity herself is just one of a number of lifestyle theme TV shows belonging to the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia brand, will cease production in April of 2012. Now, she’s taking flack from the New York Post who says her career has essentially gone to the dogs. Keep reading…
Celebrity Divorce: Sinead O’Connor divorced faster than Kim Kardashian?
It seems news of Hollywood break-ups and divorce are dominating the headlines over the 2011 holidays. First, there was the divorce for Kim Kardashian, just before Thanksgiving, following a 72-day marriage to NBA star celeb Kris Humphries. Then came the post-Thanksgiving announcement from Chaz Bono, who tweeted a sweet but noncommittal separation from fiancee Jennifer Elia in the months following his big marriage proposal. Now we learn that Sinead O’Connor, who recently married Barry Herridge, has decided to end that marriage after just 18 days. That’s faster than a speeding Kardashian! What happened? Keep reading…
New Muppet on Sesame Street bullied for being poor by IRL conservatives?
Muppet creators are known for introducing tough topics on societal and humanitarian issues since its inception in 1969, showcasing its cast of multicultural characters. Today it’s no different with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization that produces Sesame Street. The organization is introducing a new muppet resident on Sesame Street, according to the New York Times, and her name is Lily. Lily is a normal 7-year-old muppet girl, but she has a problem. Her parents aren’t making enough money to put food on the table. If you are a humanitarian, please read this story thoughtfully, comment using facebook, and Twitter share. Keep reading…