Becky Scott
By Becky Scott
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The Schmooze Lena Dunham Posts Nude Picture Of Herself On Instagram To Celebrate Her Body
There’s an iconic line in the film “Mean Girls” where Amanda Seyfried’s character puts her hand to her breast and says “It’s like I have ESPN or something. My breasts can always tell when it’s going to rain.” It’s said some women are visited with a similar sensation on days when Lena Dunham posts a…
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The Schmooze Elizabeth Banks Apologizes For Forgetting That Steven Spielberg Directed ‘The Color Purple’
“Never say never,” said Justin Bieber ft. Jaden Smith once but how could Elizabeth Banks have known that he was speaking directly to her? In a tweet last night, Banks addressed the remarks she made while collecting an award for women in filmmaking. She criticized Steven Spielberg for “never” having made a movie with a…
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The Schmooze Judge Judy May ‘Not Want Pay Parity With Men’ But Men Probably Want Pay Parity With Her
Judge Judy Sheindlin told a room of 300 attendees at the fifth annual Forbes Women’s Summit on Tuesday that she “certainly [doesn’t] want pay parity with men.” She was joking, of course, because few men will ever make $47 million dollars a year hosting a syndicated daytime talk show where they get to decide whether…
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Fast Forward ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Contestant Speaks Out About Sexual Assault Reports
Corinne Olympios has hired a lawyer and released an official statement in regards to the sexual assault allegations that led to suspended production on “Bachelor in Paradise.” She told TMZ, “I am a victim and have spent the last week trying to make sense of what happened on June 4. Although I have little memory…
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Fast Forward Daniel Radcliffe Almost Dies Thrice In Trailer For New Movie
The trailer for Harry Potter’s – I mean, Daniel Radcliffe’s – new movie “Jungle” dropped on Tuesday and it looks good, if you’re into watching what looks like a series of near-death experiences. Radcliffe plays an Israeli backpacker who gets lost in the Amazon in the film, directed by Greg McLean. He almost dies roughly…
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Fast Forward What Do You Think Drake Is Doing With The $90 Million He Made This Year?
Forbes dropped its iconic “World’s Highest Paid Celebrities” list for 2017 and it features not one but two Jewish celebrities among the ranks of those pulling in the most green. Unsurprisingly, Drake is ranked at number four. Everybody’s favorite DeGrassi-character-cum-hip-hop-singer raked in $94 million in the past 12 months. I’m not sure anyone deserves to…
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The Schmooze SHOCKER: Ivanka Trump Doesn’t Care Much About The ‘Women Who Work’ In Her Factory
In news I wish were more shocking, the factory where Ivanka Trump’s fashion label is produced has been accused of playing host to a hostile work environment. The Guardian reports that workers at the factory, located in Subang, Indonesia, described “inhumane” working conditions, telling stories of abuse from upper management, sub-minimum wages, and unrealistic production…
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Fast Forward Check Out This Exclusive Clip From Tonight’s Episode Of ‘Genius’
There are a lot of television shows to choose from these days. It can be overwhelming – nay, even enraging – when someone comes along with yet another suggestion, as if your list isn’t long enough. That’s why we’re sharing with you an exclusive clip from tonight’s episode of “Genius,” a show that gives us…
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