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What the Benghazi attack taught me about Hillary Clinton
Last month, I retired from the State Department after 25 years of public service as a Foreign Service officer. As the Deputy Chief of Mission for Libya, I was the last person in Tripoli to speak with Ambassador Chris Stevens before he was murdered in the Sept. 11, 2012 attack on our Benghazi post. On this, the fourth anniversary of the Benghazi tragedy, I would like to offer a different explanation for Benghazi’s relevance to the presidential election than is usually found in the press.
Persistence of depressive symptoms and gait speed recovery in older adults after hip fracture
Depression after hip fracture in older adults is associated with worse physical performance; however, depressive symptoms are dynamic, fluctuating during the recovery period. The study aim was to determine how the persistence of depressive symptoms over time cumulatively affects the recovery of physical performance.
Ex-State Dept. insider: Patrick Kennedy's long history with scandal
From the Benghazi cover up to a clumsy attempt to trade favors with the FBI, a long string of State Department scandals dating all the way back to 1998 has one central figure in common: Patrick Kennedy. The undersecretary of state for management, Kennedy, has been directly involved, if not at the very center, of the many biggest scandals of Hillary Clinton’s State Department.
What the Benghazi Attack Taught Me About Hillary Clinton | RealClearPolitics
What the Benghazi Attack Taught Me About Hillary Clinton Last month, I retired from the State Department after 25 years of public service as a Foreign Service officer.
Britney Spears's 6 Biggest, Baddest Tours Ranked
Getty Images When it comes to Britney Spears tours, picking a favorite moment can seem impossible. After all, the 34-year-old has been hitting the road since 1999, when she was still a teen. There was the Dream Within a Dream of whiplash dance moves through a stormy jungle, seductive serenades at the Onyx Hotel, and the titillating Freakshow Peepshow when the Circus came to town in 2009, just to name a few.
Britney Spears And ‘Everytime’ Director David LaChapelle Are Back At It Again
Can she and G-Eazy make us 'Oooh'? Britney Spears And ‘Everytime’ Director David LaChapelle Are Back At It Again Britney Spears is ready to work, bitch. The pop princess is putting in the hours on the set of her music video for “Make Me (Oooh),” reportedly on her upcoming ninth studio album. “I’ve been working on this project for a year and a half now, almost two years, so it really means a lot to me,” Spears told E! News on the set.
Kelly Clarkson Breaks Down In Tears During Powerful American Idol Performance
Keith Urban and the rest of the world follow suit. Last night (February 25) was American Idol’s first live show of Season 15, and… well, to say that it debuted strong would be something of an understatement after Kelly Clarkson delivered such a heart-wrenching performance of her latest single, “Piece By Piece.” The bittersweet track narrates the contrasting relationships between Clarkson, her father, and her husband.
Everything You Need To Know About Fifth Harmony's Next Album
Everything You Need To Know About Fifth Harmony’s Next Album How did you spend your winter break? Did you build a snowman? Drink some hot chocolate? Spill some tea? Watch Home Alone 2 on repeat? Well, five of our favorite powerhouse singers spent the cold season gearing up for their next album release — the highly anticipated 7/27.
It's Time To Find Your Oscar-Nominee Look-Alike, And This Website Will Help
It’s Time To Find Your Oscar-Nominee Look-Alike, And This Website Will Help Bing’s latest project is here to make you feel connected to Hollywood through your Oscar-nominated doppelgänger. The website CelebsLikeMe allows you to upload your own personal photo to be matched with four individual Oscar-nominated celebs, all ranked by a match-accuracy percentage. Let’s give this a shot using one of last year’s nominees themselves.
Lady Gaga Will Perform A Tribute To David Bowie At The Grammys
Lady Gaga Will Perform A Tribute To David Bowie At The Grammys Lady Gaga first “fell in love with” David Bowie, who died last month at age 69, when she was still just a little monster living on the Lower East Side. Now Mother Monster will get the opportunity to showcase her musical affection for the late music icon.
Adele Just Snatched Donald Trump’s Ability To Use Her Music At Campaign Rallies
Adele Just Snatched Donald Trump’s Ability To Use Her Music At Campaign Rallies Donald Trump’s love of Adele has been spilling out at his various campaign rallies, and after playing “Rolling In The Deep” at his Monday (Jan. 26) event in Iowa, witnesses began taking note on Twitter. This is just the latest tragic example of the Grammy winner’s songs being used for Trump’s campaign.
Kaley Cuoco Flawlessly Recreated Britney Spears' "I'm A Slave 4 U" Performance On Lip Sync Battle
The snake, the choreography... Take us back to 2001. It was only a matter of time before Lip Sync Battle got its hands on one of the VMA’s most iconic performances of all time, and Britney Spears would surely be proud of this rendition. Last night (Jan. 28), Josh Gad duked it out on stage with Kaley Cuoco in a battle of The Divinyls’ “I Touch Myself” versus “I’m A Slave 4 U,” respectively.
Mike Huckabee Parodies Adele’s 'Hello' In Tragic Reach For Iowa’s Support
Mike Huckabee Parodies Adele’s ‘Hello’ In Tragic Reach For Iowa’s Support 'Try the pork chops.' by Gregory Hicks 7m ago Not-hopeful Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is predicted to have a swift defeat at Feb. 1’s Iowa Caucus, and even his musical taste for queen Adele most likely can’t save him. If only this parody video of “Hello,” which his campaign team uploaded to YouTube on Wednesday morning (Jan.
Emily Blunt Is Pregnant With Baby No. 2!
Emily Blunt is pregnant, as reported by E! News. This will be the second child for Blunt and husband John Krasinski, who married in July 2010. The celeb couple welcomed their first daughter, Hazel Krasinski, in February 2014. Blunt and Krasinski typically keep the soon-to-be big sister out of the Hollywood spotlight — minus a few goofy discussions via “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” “She is talking. She’s talking a lot,” Krasinski told Ellen. “She’s starting to do little bits, which is hilarious.
Jennifer Lopez Had A Major Wardrobe Malfunction In Vegas And It Was Iconic
Jennifer Lopez Had A Major Wardrobe Malfunction In Vegas And It Was Iconic Jennifer Lopez was killing it “on the floor” at her new “All I Have” Vegas show on Sunday night when the unthinkable happened: J.Lo’s flawless body was too spectacular to contain itself, and her dazzling jumpsuit split open on the rear end. Below is the footage right before the incident. And here is the moment of truth. As the saying goes, if you love something, let it go.
Will Smith Is Boycotting The Oscars Over The Lack Of Black Nominees
The actor is showing the utmost support for his wife's stance against the Academy. Will Smith Is Boycotting The Oscars Over The Lack Of Black Nominees Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith is standing by his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in her efforts to stand up for representation after the predominately white nominees were announced for this year’s Academy Awards. “Everyone is beautiful and deserving and is fantastic, but it feels like it’s going the wrong direction,” Will Smith told ABC News.
Elton John Isn't A Fan Of Lady Gaga's ARTPOP Album
The pop-rock legend is lending Gaga a helping hand on some new music. “It was not a good album and I think [Lady Gaga] would admit that,” Elton John said. Seems like a harsh critique — coming from the pop rocker’s latest interview with Zane Lowe on Beats 1, where the two chatted about John’s upcoming written collaboration with Gaga.
The New Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Album Is Going To Be A 'Mess'
The Heist is going to be a tough act to follow. The New Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Album Is Going To Be A ‘Mess’ It’s been three long years since the release of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ Grammy-winning The Heist album, and now we finally have the details on the dynamic duo’s next record — energetically titled This Unruly Mess I’ve Made. According to an official video announcement posted on the group’s website on Friday (Jan. 15), the album is set for release on Feb. 26.
Iggy Azalea Just Teased Her New Single On Twitter, And The Intensity Is Real
The bass is definitely thumpin' on this new track. Iggy Azalea Just Teased Her New Single On Twitter, And The Intensity Is Real There’s a lot of anxiety floating around the music community, thanks to the many A-listers taking their dear, sweet time with new music releases — or any release information at all, for that matter. But in a world of fans being left in the dark, one artist came forward this weekend and shed some light on her fans. No, it’s not Rihanna, Kanye, or Frank Ocean. Sorry.
Sri Lankan President Calls For Enrique Iglesias' Concert Team To Be 'Beaten With Poisonous Stingray Tails'
All this over a few bras? Enrique Iglesias performed his first-ever live concert in Sri Lanka on Dec. 20 in Colombo, and the show appeared to be well-received — with the exception of a very important individual. Apparently the show was rowdy enough to capture the attention (and anger) of the Sri Lankan president himself. What was the last straw for President Maithripala Sirisena?
Every 'Camp Rock' Song Ranked, Because You Secretly Wanted This
Demi Vs. The JoBros -- Who Will Win? Every ‘Camp Rock’ Song Ranked, Because You Secretly Wanted This It’s been quite the year for almost everyone involved in the “Camp Rock” series.
Watch Taylor Swift Perform Acoustic Versions Of 1989 Hits For 100 Super Fans
Trying not to be jealous... Trying very hard. When Taylor Swift picks up her guitar for something acoustic, do we call it “going back to her roots” or just “continuing to be a musical badass capable of playing any style she wants?” Let’s go with the latter. Way down under, on Australia’s Hamilton Island, radio station Nova 96.9 hosted an intimate T-Swift performance featuring the singer and… well, just her guitar and a small stage.
Poot Lovato Made TIME’s List Of Most Influential Fictional Characters
A meme crafted from an awkward photo of Demi Lovato has made TIME's Most Influential Fictional Characters List. Are we surprised? Not in the least bit. Even though Poot, Demi's alter-ego with a whole ridiculous made-up story of her own, started as a fan-made meme, she quickly rose to become a household name.
Britney Spears' 10 Best Songs Never Released As Singles
Godney Jean Spears is turning 34 years old today (Dec. 2), and while 34 isn’t necessarily a landmark year in one’s life, we can make it special by taking this moment to reflect on the lesser-known content inside Britney’s music vault. Class is in session, and we’ll be looking at chapters 1 through 8 for the pop princess’s best work that never had the opportunity of receiving “official single” status.
Normani Kordei Will Not Be Joining Fifth Harmony For The 'Reflection Tour' In Mexico
Our thoughts are with the singer at this time. Normani Kordei Will Not Be Joining Fifth Harmony For The ‘Reflection Tour’ In Mexico Fifth Harmony released a statement on Twitter Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 25) announcing that Normani Kordei will not be joining the girl group in Mexico for the “Reflection Tour,” following a home-related death.
Is Michael Jackson Challenging Adele's '25' From The Afterlife?
In one corner, we have the artist with the best-selling album of all time. In the other corner, we have the artist with the best-selling album of the 21st century. Michael Jackson’s Thriller is resurfacing on the same day as Adele’s new 25, and for 7 days straight (Nov. 20 through Nov. 27), the king of pop’s iconic record will be available for free. The most most popular musical masterpiece in the world… for free? That’s correct.
Kelly Clarkson's Baby Is Already A Music Video Star In Her 'Piece By Piece' Debut
Kelly Clarkson’s Baby Is Already A Music Video Star In ‘Piece By Piece’ Video We always knew Kelly Clarkson was total #VoiceGoals, but who knew she’d be queen of #FamilyGoals too? In her new black and white “Piece By Piece” music video, the former American Idol singer takes on vulnerability by featuring children, moms and pregnant women expressing pure joy. And, of course, there’s the grand finale of Clarkson holding her own daughter, River Rose. Can we get a sibling video when baby no.
Katy Perry's 'Roar' Used By Police To Halt Protesters
Dolly Parton and the Bee Gees also made the list. Katy Perry’s ‘Roar’ Used By Police To Halt Protesters Thousands of Filipinos gathered in Manila on Thursday (Nov. 18) in protest of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) free-trade agenda, which protesters claim favors protection of large corporations over the rights of poor, working-class citizens.
Adele's Music Even Makes Her Cry
It happens over and over again — the thought creeps into our heads that Adele is too talented, successful and iconic to be on the same level as us mere mortals. But Adele always proves she is, in fact, just like us. Adele cries to her music too. “In order for me to feel confident with one of my songs, it has to really move me,” Adele told the New York Times. “That’s how I know that I’ve written a good song for myself — it’s when I start crying.
Adele Says 'Hello' To Her First Live Performance In Almost Three Years
Adele Says ‘Hello’ To Her First Live Performance In Almost Three Years Adele performed “Hello” for the first time on Thursday night as part of a BBC One special — it also happens to be the singer’s first live, televised performance in nearly three years. After the performance, host Graham Norton brought Adele forward to play a bit of “Rumour Has It,” where the vocal virtuoso gave the audience a bit of truth they’ve been itching to confirm.
Rihanna Cancels Her Victoria Secret Performance, But For A Great Reason
Heartbreaking news for fans of high fashion, pop music, and all things Rihanna. The “FourFive Seconds” singer has officially cancelled her performance for this year’s Victoria Secret Fashion Show, and People reported on Tuesday (Nov. 3) that the decision was made in hopes of dedicating more time to finish Anti, the pop star’s latest album-in-progress.
Ariana Grande Fans Are Losing Their Chill Over 'Focus' And The Shouting Man
It's too hard to "focus" on just one part. Ariana Grande Fans Are Losing Their Chill Over ‘Focus’ And The Shouting Man Weeks of teasers, speculation and anticipation didn’t stop Arianators from being left in shock and awe at Ariana Grande’s delivery of “Focus” and its accompanying video. They found new love in the latest trend of crouching dance moves. They fell back in love with the singer’s iconic brass instruments (because the bridge is total fire).
Blackout: How Much Do You Really Know About Britney Spears' Greatest Album?
If there's one anniversary to remember, it's Blackout 's -- Oct. 25, 2007. One can only scratch the surface when it comes to the successes of Blackout. Britney Jean Spears led the charge in 2007 as the record’s executive producer, and years later, Blackout was raved as possibly the most influential pop record within a five-year period, after which it was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library. But much of what fueled the interest in the 2007 music project was the gossip.
Please Stop Crying -- Adele Just Announced The Release Date Of '25'
It’s been a long four years since Adele’s 21, but Adele is doing her best to make every heart-wrenching second of anticipation worth the wait. Knowing an album is on the way, there are three things we’re hoping to get from the multiplatinum singer: an Instagram account — admittedly a lot to ask from an artist who greatly values her privacy — a release date and a track list. Well, fans, Oct. 22 is the day all your Adele dreams came true.
Ariana Grande Says Her Career Would Be Meaningless If She Didn't Try To Save Dogs
You might say that canine companions are her everything. Ariana Grande Says Her Career Would Be Meaningless If She Didn’t Try To Save Dogs If you didn’t think things were serious between Ariana Grande and her furry friends, Ari just told Billboard that her career would be meaningless if she didn’t use her voice for dogs. Ari is photographed for the Oct. 24 issue of Billboard magazine with a bunch of pups that are up for adoption.
Taylor Swift Backtracks On Her 'Bad Blood' Origin Story
Well, that settles that. Taylor Swift’s “realest interview ever” with GQ is certainly living up to its title, especially after Swift revealed that one of her most controversial tracks from 1989, “Bad Blood,” wasn’t what we were led to believe — lest we forget that the singer’s September 2014 Rolling Stone feature strongly indicated the track was a reference to Katy Perry. It was believed the two had feuded over stolen backup dancers, but now the truth is finally out.
Lorde's Tumblr Q&A Reveals That She's Just As Lorde-ish As Ever
Lorde’s Tumblr Q&A Reveals That She’s Just As Lorde-ish As Ever With one brief request, Lorde gifted her fans with enough information to keep them fed for the rest of the year. Many thanks, Tumblr user lordellayelich, for blessing us with such an unexpected opportunity. But don’t be fooled, this is no mere “how are you” Q&A session. This is a deep, insightful dive into Lorde’s creative process and childhood ambitions.
A Brief History Of Mariah Carey's 'Mean Girls' Obsession
The two stars share the same makeup artist, as well as an appreciation for Lohan's film. “Whenever I see her, she does always say, ‘On Wednesdays, I wear pink,’ " Lohan told Vanity Fair. "She loves that movie.” But the real question for Lindsay Lohan: Do we have permission to say that too?
Is This A Target Commercial Or A Mariah Carey Music Video? [QUIZ]
by Gregory Hicks 8m ago Mariah Carey’s “Up Out My Face” video from 2010 (over five whole years ago!) had Mimi shopping for home decor, pretending to be a packaged toy, and walking a dog slightly reminiscent of Bullseye. It was nothing short of a missed opportunity to collab with Target — especially that red-and-white color scheme! We decided it was time for a little throwback, so let’s put you Lambs to the test: Can you tell Mariah’s video from an actual Target Commercial?
Beyoncé Performed A Secret Concert In Vegas And Everyone Has Major FOMO
Beyoncé Performed A Secret Concert In Vegas And Everyone Has Major FOMO Just when we think the Beyoncé surprises are over, we find out that Queen B put on an unannounced, private concert for a tech party out in Vegas. Sure, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but that didn’t stop fans from getting crazy jealous when they found out this morning. An Instagram post from DJ Matt Winter revealed that he even got the chance to perform with Bey and chill with Jay.
Selena Gomez Is Like 'A Pregnant Woman At 9 Months' With Her New Music
Selena Gomez Is Like ‘A Pregnant Woman At 9 Months’ With Her New Music Selena Gomez may not be expecting, but being a hit artist with a major release coming up, she certainly knows the next closest feeling. “I feel like I’m a pregnant woman at nine months,” Gomez told E! News while promoting Hotel Transylvania 2.
A Great Big World's 'Hold Each Other' Video Douses The World With Color
The duo tell MTV News why they chose the lyrics to this song. It’s hard not to be mesmerized by A Great Big World — and not just in reference to the duo’s emotionally gripping ballads. The “Hold Each Other” video, released Wednesday (Sept. 16), reels in its fans in full slow-mo, combined with color-isolation that draws intense focus to the two singing their hearts away.
Is Britney Spears On Board For Another World Tour?
Is the "Toxic" plane on course to take Brit across the world again? Is Britney Spears On Board For Another World Tour? Old habits are hard to break, and when you’ve performed five world tours in your lifetime, adding a few more probably seems pretty tempting.
5SOS Announce 'The New Broken Scene,' A Super Secret Hang-Out For Fans
5 Seconds of Summer spent all of Wednesday hacking fans’ Twitter accounts in the name of The New Broken Scene. But what exactly is The New Broken Scene? The “She’s Kinda Hot” band revealed Thursday (Sept. 17) that it’s the follow-up to their Derp Con event, and they’ll be flying fans from all over the world to join in. The group’s first convention in L.A., where the band basically goofed off with fans the whole time, was a major success, and this year will likely be no different.
Beyoncé Just Uploaded Her European Beycation Pics And They're Too Stunning For Mortal Eyes
Beyoncé Just Uploaded Her European Beycation Pics And They’re Too Stunning For Mortal Eyes Instagram will never be the same after being bombarded with the gorgeous photos of Beyoncé’s time in Europe. The family spent this past week flying, boating, and hiking throughout Italy and France before returning to the States. And it’s pretty apparent the family had the time of their lives. I mean, come on, just look at those smiling faces.
Catching Pokemon In Real Life? Yes, It's Finally Happening
It's a whole new world we live in. Brace yourselves for “Pokémon GO” — a new GPS-driven Pokémon game just announced for Android and iOS. The Pokémon Company, Nintendo Co., and Niantic Inc. are all partners in this project, which has a 2016 release date. In a Tokyo press conference this week, The Pokemon Company gave a thorough explanation of how the app takes Pokémon fans into a new realm by allowing trainers to explore their very own neighborhoods and cities in search of digital Pokémon.
7 Reasons 'Diddy Kong Racing' Runs Circles Around 'Mario Kart 64'
Rather than assuming our favorite video game characters would randomly rendezvous to race around death-defying regions of the world — you know, for the laughs — “Diddy Kong Racing” offers a bit more than “Mario Kart 64.” It offers a story mode, narrating the tale of how Diddy received a help message from his friend Timber, asking for help defeating the dastardly villain Wiz Pig through races.
Do The '90s Pop Versions Of Disney Hits Outshine The Movie Versions?
by Gregory Hicks 11m ago Disney knows that there’s a time and place for everything, and when it comes to morphing its movie-musical songs into pop hits, the 90s was the ultimate time to hand over the reins to the powerhouse singers that were taking the era by storm. But did these pop-tastic versions outdo their movie predecessors? Who needs a genie in a bottle when you have an iconic hit from “Mulan?
President Obama And Bear Grylls Are The Ultimate Instagram Tag Team On Their Alaskan Adventure
The commander-in-chief and outdoorsman posted images of their three-day trip into the wild. President Obama And Bear Grylls Are The Ultimate Instagram Tag Team On Their Alaskan Adventure President Obama became commander-in-chief of the White House’s social media accounts this week, as he and Bear Grylls — his new outdoor BFF — snapped shot after shot of the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness. That is, when they weren’t taking selfies.
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