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'Teen Mom 2': Kailyn Lowry shocks with plastic surgery and weight loss decision

2018-01-25T21:21:00.001-05:00

Fans are wondering: Is "Teen Mom 2" star Kailyn Lowry finally growing up after the birth of her third child, Lux Russell? In the baby daddy department, maybe not, but in matters of health, the MTV celebrity seems to be making better choices. After a long trip to Dr. Miami for plastic surgery, she decided to take the high road to weight loss and opt out of liposuction and another breast implant procedure. 'Teen Mom 2': Kailyn Lowry shocks with plastic surgery and weight loss decision

Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth polarize 'Counting On' fans over pregnancy

2018-01-15T23:18:00.001-05:00

Mrs. Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth is polarizing folks — again — with her controversial pregnancy. An Instagram update from Joy and Austin Forsyth confused some already baffled fans of the couple's reality TV [VIDEO] show "Counting On." Details of gender, due date, and XL baby bump has folks suspecting that the ex "19 Kids and Counting" celebrity is a lot further along than anyone is admitting. Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth polarize 'Counting On' fans over pregnancy

Derick Dillard hurling GoFundMe insults after Duggar 'Counting On' chop

2017-11-22T17:13:00.001-05:00

Ex Reality TV star Derick Dillard has become the pariah not only of the LGBT community, TLC, Twitter and his "19 Kids and Counting" Duggar in-laws, but also on GoFundMe. After being fired from "Counting On" over social media "bullying" the husband of Jill Duggar [VIDEO] began yet another dubious donation campaign. For several reasons, Dillard's latest fundraiser has raised hackles, trolls, and what looks like buyouts from various #Duggars, but little else. Derick Dillard hurling GoFundMe insults after Duggar 'Counting On' chop

Jana Duggar 'brother boyfriends' address 'Counting On' courtship rumors

2017-10-07T15:27:00.001-04:00

Reality TV star Jana Duggar has more boyfriends than Casanova has ladies if rumors are to be believed. The celebrity of TLC "Counting On" also isn't opposed to multiples, according to gossip. The eldest daughter of Jim Bob Duggar has been linked to not one but two "Bringing Up Bates" sons. Now "19 Kids and Counting" fans are playing Cupid with Jacob and Caleb Williams. The pair answered Duggar family [VIDEO] dating rumors on Instagram. Jana Duggar 'brother boyfriends' address 'Counting On' courtship rumors

Wendy Williams brags up weight loss, plastic surgery boob job after bikini body diss

2017-09-21T17:17:00.001-04:00

Poor Wendy Williams can't win for losing. She's still dealing with shade over her bikini body. The radio host shared pictures of herself in a string bikini on Instagram and that set off a barrage of body-shaming toward her "transgender" look, boob job, saggy skin and plastic surgery. The celebrity shut down the Twitter diss storm saying she's "got in goin' on" with a tight tummy after weight loss. But all folks saw was a beach body fail. Wendy Williams brags weight loss, plastic surgery boob job after beach body diss

Anna Duggar pregnancy: Josh Duggar 'Counting On' Jim Bob Duggar to allow return?

2017-08-29T21:55:00.001-04:00

Former "19 Kids and Counting" star Anna Duggar debunked rumors that she had given birth to her fifth child. A very pregnant Anna appeared in a Twitter photo with Patch the Pirate at the church which sponsors Reformers Unanimous, the faith-based sex addiction rehab program which her husband Josh Duggar attended. Josh's incest and pedophilia scandals crumbled the first reality TV [VIDEO] show, but TLC brought them back in "Counting On." Now there's a rumor that Michelle and #Jim Bob Duggar may bring Josh and Anna back and this is polarizing fans. Anna Duggar pregnancy: Josh Duggar 'Counting On' Jim Bob Duggar to allow return?

Best movies for Labor Day: organized labor history, May Day, unions

2017-08-23T21:58:00.001-04:00

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, was designated to celebrate the achievements of organized labor unions in protecting workers' rights. Labor Day is about more than just BBQs and the last summer holiday. Here are educational movies on labor unions to watch for Labor Day or May Day on May 1.

May Day is the actual Labor Day that unions recognize. May Day commemorates the May 4, 1886 Haymarket Riot (also called Haymarket affair) in Haymarket Square in Chicago. Use the educational movies for May Day American history lessons and to celebrate Worker Memorial Day on April 28.

When organized labor unions win a victory it helps everyone. You can thank organized labor unions and collective bargaining for better healthcare benefits, unemployment benefits, safer working conditions, women's rights, racial equality in the workplace, overtime pay, paid holidays and sick days, child labor laws and many other benefits that workers now take for granted. Watch these educational movies for more balanced American history lessons and to help students understand how organized labor unions have impacted our lives.

"Matewan" (1987-James Earl Jones, Chris Cooper, Mary McDonnell, Kevin Tighe) This is one of the most beautifully portrayed educational movies about coal miners in rural 1930s Matewan, in Mingo County, West Virginia. It shows a how different races, genders and ethnic backgrounds came together to strike against the coal company's unfair, unsafe, unhealthy and discriminatory labor practices. The music is haunting and lovely. Chris Cooper's character of Joe Kenehan is loosed based on Joe Hill.

"Reds" (1981-Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson) Reds chronicles an American journalist's involvement in the Communist Revolution in Russia. Explores the progressive movement in literature, politics, art and education. Nice expose on the fight for equal rights for women.

"F.I.S.T" (1978-Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Conway, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle) This is one of the educational movies loosely based on the Teamster Union and Jimmy Hoffa.

"Norma Rae" (1979, Sally Field, Beau Bridges) Norma Rae is the story of one woman's fight to bring better working conditions to the factory where she is employed. Like many educational movies about organized labor unions, it takes a critical look at women's rights, also.

"North Country" (2005-Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, Sissy Spacek) North Country retells the story of the first successful court case on sexual harassment against women miners.

"Newsies" (1992-Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Robert Duvall) While Newsies is a musical for kids, it's also interesting look at the newsboys' strike against media barons Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. It's one of the few educational movies about children's strikes, although child labor drove big cities in the 1800s and early 1900s. Newsies explores dangers of child labor and should be included in American history lessons.

"Hoffa" (1992-Jack Nicholson, Danny Devito) is the story of James R. 'Jimmy' Hoffa, legendary founder and leader of the Teamsters labor union. The films covers the radical leader's rise to power and his mysterious disappearance in Detroit in 1975.

"The Molly Maguires" (1970-Sean Connery, Richard Harris) The 'Molly Maguires' were a group of Irish miners who rebelled against injustices in the mines of Pennsylvania in 1876.

"The Grapes of Wrath" (1940-Henry Fonda, John Carradine) An ex-convict returns to find his family turned out the home in the depression era dust bowl Oklahoma. He befriends a former preacher turned communist and heads the family to California, following crop pickers. Based on progressive author John Steinbeck's epic novel, this film is perfect for American history lessons.

For more educational movies for Labor Day or May Day American history lessons, visit Free Lesson Plans 4u. Many of these are literature based movies too.

'Vicar of Dibley' Dawn French busts obesity with 'Delicious' weight loss

2017-06-14T18:04:00.001-04:00

Comedienne Dawn French has been showing some serious weight loss lately. Fans were shocked to that the "Vicar of Dibley" star is the same actress in "Delicious." After shedding obesity, she's almost unrecognizable from the early "French and Saunders" days. What's up with the Brit funny woman? French has shared what prompted her to lose weight and it may be more shocking than the weight loss itself. 'Vicar of Dibley' Dawn French busts obesity with 'Delicious' weight loss

Ashley Graham body-shamed for weight-loss, obesity in sex SI swimsuit pics

2017-04-12T11:39:00.001-04:00

Bigger is better or less is more? That's what #Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition fans were asking of Ashley Graham. The plus-sized model posed alluringly with curves and cellulite on display. Some favored the realistic bikini body images. But body-shamers mocked Graham, both for obesity and for weight-loss! The poor woman even got flak for just looking like she had lost weight! Ashley Graham body-shamed for weight-loss, obesity in sex SI swimsuit pics

'Teen Mom OG' Tyler Baltierra cheats on Catelynn Lowell with guy? LGBT hookup?

2017-02-16T17:25:00.001-05:00

Did MTV hush a gay sex hookup on "Teen Mom OG"? That's what Tyler Baltierra seemed to say about cheating on wife Catelynn Lowell. He admitted, perhaps jokingly, to being drunk and not remembering whether he had sex with a guy or gal. He does recall enjoying it and being unable to resist -- again, perhaps kidding. An adulterous LGBT dad doesn't fit at all in MTV's vision for this season of the reality TV show. Are rumors of infidelity linked to Baltierra's disappointment over Lowell's weight loss fail, or something else? It doesn't matter -- Catelynn's sticking by her man and any haters can "F--k off" if they don't like it. 'Teen Mom OG' Tyler Baltierra cheats on Catelynn Lowell with guy? LGBT hookup?

Beyonce pregnant with twins -- doctors fear health risk

2017-02-03T13:21:00.001-05:00

Beyonce is pregnant with twins and joyfully bared her baby bump in some intimate photos with Jay-Z and Blue Ivy. A pic of Queen Bey cradling her naked belly set a world record for most Instagram likes. Some folks fretted over Beyonce's "racy" pics. But doctors worry about bigger issues like weight loss or gain, age, and other complications in this high-risk #pregnancy. Beyonce pregnant with twins -- doctors fear health risk

Anna Duggar 'Counting On' divorce in sexless marriage with cheater Josh Duggar?

2017-02-03T12:47:00.001-05:00

Anna Duggar may finally be calling it quits on her "sexless" marriage to Josh Duggar. The young parents of "19 Kids and Counting" have been mired in sex scandals for a while. So why might Mrs. Duggar contemplate divorce now when she vowed to stand by her man? After pedophilia, Ashley Madison accounts, lawsuits, strippers, mistresses, and cheating, has she had enough? Anna Duggar 'Counting On' divorce in sexless marriage with cheater Josh Duggar?

Jennifer Aniston debuts odd weight gain: what's eating weight loss guru?

2017-01-29T16:13:00.001-05:00

Jennifer Aniston is showing odd weight gain recently and no one's quite sure why. Pals say the "Friends" star is having marriage troubles after the divorce of her ex-husband #Brad Pitt from second wife Angelina Jolie. It's said that Jen's showing too much support for her current husband Justin Theroux's liking. The A-lister did gain weight for a movie role in "Cake" but that was back in 2014. Regardless of etiology, doctors speculate the svelte actress has packed on as much as 50 pounds. What's up with the former "Sexiest Woman of All-Time"? Jennifer Aniston debuts strange 50-lb weight gain: what's eating weight loss guru?

'Star Wars: Rogue One' predicts huge crowds but Disney fails may leave them disappointed

2017-01-11T15:36:00.001-05:00

Are you all geeked up for the new "Star Wars: Rogue One"? Got your light sabers charging and Yoda mask and Jedi robes pressed and ready? The series defined sci-fi in 1980s shows. Filmmakers are predicting and hoping for epic crowds as the next movie opens this weekend. But some Disney fails in the famous series could signal one big imperial letdown. Here are some of the fundamental flaws critics ha 'Star Wars: Rogue One' predicts huge crowds but Disney fails may leave them disappointed

Will Kate Gosselin exclude Collin Gosselin from family Christmas as she made son miss his birthday?

2016-12-13T22:02:00.001-05:00

Reality TV mom Kate Gosselin is Kate plus seven now that she's down a sextuplet. The "#Kate Plus 8" star had her son Collin Gosselin incarcerated in an undisclosed mental health facility for unspecified "anger issues." Gosselin didn't consult the boy's father Jon Gosselin who retains some rights to him. She made the child miss his 12th birthday party and may keep him locked up for Christmas although the clinic he's in is reportedly unsafe. Collin told staffers that his mom abused the kids and Gosselin's been investigated on child abuse, though results are suppressed, says Radar Online. All this has folks asking if Kate is scapegoating Collin, and why? Kate Gosselin to exclude Collin Gosselin from Christmas as she made son miss his birthday?

Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford had affair on 'Star Wars'

2016-11-16T19:38:00.001-05:00

Carrie Fisher took on more than the Emperor in the first "Star Wars" movie. The 19-year-old had an affair with co-star Harrison Ford who was 34 and a married dad of two at the time. In memoirs more revealing than her brass bikini "The Princess Diarist" dishes on a drunken hookup which she enjoyed despite the sex being meh. It looks like that two-timer Han ain't going Solo. So many "Star Wars" jokes, so little time! Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford had affair on 'Star Wars'

Farrah Abraham, Amber Portwood, Maci Bookout fight turns 'Teen Mom OG' reunion ugly

2016-10-26T20:06:00.001-04:00

Well, Farrah Abraham managed to ruin the "#Teen Mom OG" reunion if her dad is to be believed. She picked a fight and p-o'd Amber Portwood who came out swinging. Then Maci Bookout got into it and "threatened to kill" her co-star. Like a good dad, Michael Abraham says he stepped in to break up the fight. Portwood, Bookout and Lowell marched off the stage in protest of Abraham. So much for reality TV happy reunions. Farrah Abraham, Amber Portwood, Maci Bookout fight turns 'Teen Mom OG' reunion ugly

Miranda Hart weight loss shows 'Call the Midwife' Chummy lost dowdy, found sexy in 'Spy'

2016-10-12T19:26:00.001-04:00

Brit writer and comedienne Miranda Hart may be one of the funniest girls on either side of the Atlantic. This funny lady debuted serious weight loss recently and proved that "Call the Midwife" Chummy (Hart's most transatlantic role) has lost the dowdy and found her sexy. Miranda joins fellow funny girl and "Spy" co-star Melissa McCarthy in shedding impressive pounds. The only thing one could wish for is that Hart would unwrap that newfound phat. Miranda Hart weight loss shows 'Call the Midwife' Chummy lost dowdy, found sexy in 'Spy'

'My Big Fat Fabulous Life' Whitney Way Thore gives mixed messages on obesity, weight loss

2016-10-10T13:25:00.001-04:00

Ostensibly, "My Big Fat Fabulous Life" should get a round of applause. TLC's 380-lb Whitney Way Thore proclaims the fat and proud message that is so chic just now. The North Carolina reality television star preaches that obesity is healthy and disliking your body isn't. Thore is getting lots of kudos for her healthy self-esteem despite obvious obesity. It's a lot less depressing than "My 600-lb Life" but the problem is that her rationale on weight loss vs body love is skewed. 'My Big Fat Fabulous Life' Whitney Way Thore gives mixed messages on obesity, weight loss

Haley Joel Osment weight gain shock: 'Sixth Sense' kid plays nasty Nazi in 'Yoga Hosers' with Lily-Rose Depp

2016-09-30T14:22:00.001-04:00

Haley Joel Osment, the haunted little psychic in "Sixth Sense" is all grown up and out. Osment showed shocking weight gain as a nasty Nazi in "Yoga Hosers" (which opened September 2016) with Lily-Rose Depp. The former protagonist is now the antagonist, as Osment transformed from creeped out kid to creep. The low budget comedy horror flick features Lily-Rose's dad Johnny Depp. Depp and Harley Quinn Smith are two yoga-loving party girl ghostbusters who battle the Bratzis (Nazi minion weiners). Talk about a "Sausage Party." Here's more on Osment's bizarre makeover. Haley Joel Osment weight gain shock: 'Sixth Sense' kid is nasty Nazi with Lily-Rose Depp

Lisa Riley 140-lb weight loss halves her: 'Loose Women' host's diet tips might startle you

2016-09-18T22:24:00.001-04:00

Lisa Riley of Britain's ITV "Loose Women" is a woman of surprises. She's nearly halved herself with a 10 stone (140 pound) weight loss. She's almost unrecognizable from her iconic role as the obese Mandy Dingle on England's popular soap opera "Emmerdale." But even at her heaviest, Riley was light on her feet, surprising "Strictly Come Dancing" audiences and judges with her flawless cha-cha dance. Riley's got other tricks up her sleeve and shared startling diets tips on how she got thin. Lisa Riley 140-lb weight loss halves her: 'Loose Women' host's diet tips might startle you

'Sully' lands top weekend film, jets Chesley Sullenberger, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood fame

2016-09-13T22:39:00.001-04:00

"Sully" (from director Clint Eastwood) made a surprise landing as top-grossing weekend film for the second week in September. Opening Sept. 9, the "Miracle on the Hudson" movie explores the Jan. 15, 2009 plane crash (or landing) on the Hudson River by Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. The plane jetted to stratospheric altitudes in popularity. It lifted superheroes Chesley Sullenberger, Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood to even greater levels. Many people clapped as they left the theater on this auspicious first weekend. That's no small task for an adult courtroom drama with no special effects and few big names, but stranger things have happened. 'Sully' lands top weekend film, jets Chesley Sullenberger, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood fame

Chris Pratt weight loss wows, from chubby 'Parks and Recreation' Andy to heart-stopping 'Guardians' Star-Lord

2016-08-16T21:31:00.001-04:00

Do you think of Chris Pratt as only the plump, doofy Andy Dwyer in "Parks and Recreation?" Well, if you're sitting down, look again. Because he's heart-stoppingly hot after an amazing weight loss. Pratt is turning heads as the sexy, buff Star-Lord (alter ego of Peter Quill) in "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" coming out in 2017. In 2018, the mega-hot Pratt is rumored to be joining the "Avengers: Infinity War" cast of superheroes and super villains. Chris Pratt weight loss wows, chubby 'Parks and Rec' Andy stuns as 'Guardians' Star-Lord

Netflix 'Stranger Things' will have a season 2, woohoo!

2016-08-01T13:31:00.001-04:00

Yes, Virginia, there will be a "Stranger Things" Season 2! Breathe now fans. If you just finished season 1 of the Netfix Original sci-fi chiller and are left with more questions than answers, they are coming. We hope. We could get strung along for another season what the heck the sheriff's back story is. And what happened to Eleven. The freakishly popular "Stranger Things" series is making addicts of everyone!

Disney 'Finding Dory' makes epic $400 M splash and that's no fish story!

2016-07-10T12:37:00.002-04:00

Disney Pixar "Finding Dory" made a record splash on opening weekend and that's no fish story! How big a splash? $135.1 million big, reported the Motley Fool on June 23. This qualified "Finding Dory" as the greatest catch for any cartoon movie opening, ever. "Finding Dory" out-swam its nearest competitor "Shrek the Third" and its prequel "Finding Nemo." In its second week playing, Finding Dory is still hauling in nets of viewers, even at smaller theaters like Michigan's Grand Haven 9. Finding Dory could give Disney's heaviest hitter "Frozen" some stiff competition.
What bait did Disney Pixar use in this box office smash? They had audiences at lost and found. Viewers are always hooked by small frail things alone and afraid. Tales of runaway, stray, abandoned, abducted and lost beings play on audience heartstrings. Be they homesick kids, animals, aliens, cars, monsters, even species-less critters (just what was Stitch of "Lilo and Stitch, anyway?)--audiences cheer for them all.
But there's more than just happy reunions at the end of Disney Pixar lines. It's not just a little-fish-lost tale. Disney Pixar "Finding Dory" and "Finding Nemo" hit on the classic David and Goliath theme. The little guy isn't just lost and alone. In fact, he or she is very much not alone. He's surrounded by big, scary, dangerous bad guys. Since Dory and Nemo don't have brawn, they have to use brains to outsmart the bullies. The Disney "Home Alone" series is the quintessential bully-busting stories. Little Dory and Nemo have to be courageous in some horrifying situations. And that's real bravery--not doing reckless stunts or showing off superior strength--but taking leaps of faith when you're tiny and scared scale-less.
Viewers like to feel protective of weaker creatures, but they love better seeing weak creatures learn to care for themselves. Take Disney "The Lion King" and "Bambie" and for example. It was cute when they were cuddly and vulnerable, but it was more reassuring when they grew up to be self-sufficient. That's the bittersweet joy of losing and Finding Dory and Finding Nemo. They learned, with a little help from friends, to live safely in their world. It's kind of like parenting, letting your Disney grow up. And therein lies the box office lure of Disney Pixar Finding Dory and Finding Nemo--watching the underdogs swim to the top and still stay cute!