Taylor Swift Targeted By Westboro Baptist Church

Taylor Swift has become the next target for Westboro Baptist Church. The extremist group made it known that they plan to picket Swift's concert on August 3 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO.

The Church tweeted: "@TaylorSwift13 works her 'girl next door' country-singer shtick, while hopping from one young man to the next and strutting across the world stage like a proud whore."

In an interview with Radar Online, Ben Phelps, grandson of WBC leader, Fred Phelps, Sr., called her a whore. "This girl is a whore. Who else is gonna say that if it's not the church of the Lord Jesus?"

Phelps says that since she has such a huge influence on young women that she has "a duty to tell about God's standards and has absolutely failed."

Even though the Topeka, Kansas-based hate group feels strongly about this, there may be only about fifteen people at the picket. Phelps isn't concerned about the numbers as long as the message is given. 

"We really are not concerned with people's support. We're concerned about putting the standard of God out there. Especially when you have a person like this who is inexplicably loved and revered. She's a whore! I mean come on."

There may be a plan, but doesn't mean WBC will go through with it. According to an article by Huffington Post back in April, WBC has bailed fifteen times on pickets, including the Newton Vigil and Roger Ebert's funeral.

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Kris Jenner to Kanye: "Great Job"

If Kanye West plays you a record, "great job" better not be on your list of things to say.

West did an interview in Paris with W Magazine where he called Kim his "true love." W's Christopher Bagley disclosed int the story an argument that happened between West and Kris Jenner, who stopped by during the interview.

After the 36 year-old rapper played an unfinished version of "Awesome", a song about Kim, for Jenner, he was upset at her response. "Great job."

"Great job? Great job, Baccarat, for making a glass that can hold liquid! Great job, belt loops, for keeping my pants up!," said West angrily.

According to Bagley, Jenner laughed off the mockery and said, "I love you. You know where to find us, at the George V. Call us tomorrow, if you want."

"It seems apparent to everyone, including Jenner, that West will not call," concluded Bagley.


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Paris Jackson May Be Receiving Additional Treatment

Paris Jackson may receive additional treatment. The 15 year-old was admitted into UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles after causing harm to herself earlier this month.

According to People, a source close to the Jackson family says that Paris may be headed to a longer-term treatment center out of state. "Paris will be staying at least another week, and then she'll be going to a facility for additional care."

The Jackson family is very concerned for her health. Her grandmother and guardian, Katherine Jackson, along with her mother, Debbie Rowe, made the decision to move her to a long-term facility.

The long-term care facility will allow Jackson to attend both school and therapy sessions.

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Demi Lovato Suffers a Loss: Her Father Has Passed Away

Disney star Demi Lovato has lost her father, Patrick Lovato, on Saturday, June 22.

Lovato had been battling cancer for years, but the cause of death has yet to be revealed. The world found out about the tragedy when Demi's older sister, Dallas, made a tweet saying, "Rest in peace daddy I love you."

Dianna De La Garza, the 20 year-old's mom, also tweeted: "Thank you for the outpouring of love and prayers. Y'all are amazing!"

The X Factor judge missed a photo shoot with fellow judges Simon Cowell, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio after hearing about the news.

Mario Lopez, the show's host, decided to show support by posting a picture from the shoot on Twitter and wrote, "With my @TheXFactorUSA team! Missing @ddlovato today... :("

The Sonny With A Chance star has yet to make a comment on the death.

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Paula Deen Fired After Racism Scandal

If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. In Paula Deen's case, she took the heat and got fired from it.

A lawsuit from a former employee brought to light that the now infamous chef had used racial slurs in the past.

Lisa Jackson, former employee of Uncle Bubba's Seafood and Oyster House, sued Deen and her brother, Bubba Hiers, alleging there was discrimination and a hostile work environment at the restaurant.

When asked if she had ever used the N-word, the 66 year-old celebrity chef replied, "Yes, of course."

Deen says that she was held at gunpoint while working at a bank in 1986. "Things have changed since the 60s in the South and my children and my brother object to that word being used in any cruel or mean behavior. As well as I do."

After she was a no-show for an appearance on NBC's Today show, Deen issued two apologies, via Youtube. "I am here to say that I am so sorry. I was wrong, yes. I've worked hard and I've made some mistakes. But that is no excuse."

Food Network didn't accept her apology. The officials at the channel elected not to renew her contract. A spokeswoman released a statement on Friday, June 21 that she had been fired.

"Food Network will not renew Paula Deen's contract when it expires at the end of this month."

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Welcome Baby Girl

A baby is born! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome their baby girl into the world. The 32 year-old mom-to-be started having contractions on Friday, June 14 and went into labor the next morning. 

The reality star was admitted into the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood, CA where she gave birth to the baby. 

The original due date was July 11, but the baby came 5 weeks early just in time for Father's Day.

When Kardashian and West were absent at the "All of the Lights" rapper's listening party for his new album, Yeezus, at Milk Studios, rumors began to spread that the star was in labor. 

A source close to Kardashian told TMZ that she had a natural child birth. This is the first child for both West and Kardashian. 

The name of the baby has not been released yet.

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Ed Sheeran: Selena Gomez's New Crush

Beiber who? Selena Gomez has forgotten all about her ex-boyfriend Justin Beiber. She now has her eyes set on British singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran.

The person that's responsible for this unexpected union is Gomez's best friend, Taylor Swift. The "I Knew You Were Trouble" singer is currently on tour with Sheeran.

Gomez is said to be ready for a more mature relationship, especially after the rocky roller coaster that she had with Beiber. They have been on and off since they first started dating in late 2010.

Although Sheeran told Us that he was single on June 16 at the MuchMusic Video Awards, when he was asked about his involvement with Gomez, he said, "I wouldn't complain."

Gomez said, "When you're ready come and get it." Sheeran must be ready.

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Simon Cowell Gets Egged

Halloween isn't the only time someone can get egged these days. Simon Cowell was egged during the Britain's Got Talent Finale.

While Welsh opera singers Richard and Adam were performing "The Impossible," a woman got onstage and started throwing eggs at Cowell and fellow judges Alesha Dixon, David Williams and Amanda Holden.

Natalie Holt, the egg thrower, was playing the viola with the orchestra at the time of the incident. She issued an apology to Richard and Adam for disrupting their performance.

"I want to apologize to Richard and Adam for overshadowing their performance. I've never done anything like this before and in hindsight I have realized it was a silly thing to do."

The 53 year-old judge didn't seem to be bothered by the incident. He tweeted: "I don't think eggs should be allowed on talent shows. Discuss?"

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John Malkovich Saves Man's Life

Actor John Malkovich stepped outside of his normal villain role and became a hero on Thursday, June 6. He saved a man's life who had an unfortunate accident that resulted in a lot of blood loss.

Jim Walpole and his wife Marilyn, were visiting Toronto for their cross-Canada train trip. Walpole, 77, tripped outside the King Edward Hotel and stubbed his toe. When he fell, his neck hit something sharp on a scaffolding pole and he started to bleed.

Marilyn Walpole told ABC News that she was terrified. She reportedly screamed for help and two men came to the rescue, one being Malkovich and the other Ben Quinn, a passerby. The actor pressed his fingers to the wound while Quinn held his head.

Quinn told The Toronto Sun that the Con Air actor seemed to know what he was doing. "We didn't know who he was. I just asked if I could hold the man's head and he said yes.

When Walpole asked Malkovich his name he replied, "My name is John and you are going to be all right."

The ambulance arrived shortly after and rushed Walpole to St. Michael's Hospital where he received ten stitches for his injury. "The emergency room doctor said that if the cut had been another eighth of an inch, I would have been in real trouble," the Defiance, Ohio resident told ABC.

The Ohio couple didn't recognize the Mice and Men actor, but were very grateful when they found out.

According to The Sun, the 59 year-old actor received an extra round of applause on stage Saturday at Toronto's Elgin Theatre. Malkovich is currently starring as Casanova in The Giacomo Variations.

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