Saturday, June 18, 2016

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Parents Of Toddler Killed By Alligator At Disney Release Statement: 'We Need To Lay Our Son To Rest'

Posted: 18 Jun 2016 03:40 PM PDT

We can't even imagine what this family is going through.

Melissa and Matt Graves, the parents of the young boy Lane who was tragically killed by an alligator while on vacation in Orlando at Disney World's Floridian Resort & Spa, have released a new statement on the tragedy.

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The parents, who published the statement on their Nebraska church's website, said in full:

"Melissa and I continue to deal with the loss of our beloved boy, Lane, and are overwhelmed with the support and love we have received from family and friends in our community as well as from around the country. We understand the public's interest, but as we move forward this weekend, we ask for and appreciate the privacy we need to lay our son to rest. Neither Melissa, myself or anyone from our family will be speaking publicly; we simply cannot at this time."

The family -- including their four-year-old daughter, Ella -- returned to their home in Elkhorn, Nebraska on Thursday afternoon, and have obviously been in an intense period of grief and mourning since.

The church also released their own statement on the website, too:

"Dear St. Patrick's Community,

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of a tragic loss in one of our parish families. As many of you have heard from national and local media outlets, there was a child deemed missing at one of the Walt Disney World Resorts in Orlando, Florida. The family of Matt and Melissa Graves have lost their two year old son, Lane. The Graves are members of St. Patrick's Parish, and their daughter, Ella, attends our school. Please honor their privacy at this time and keep them in your prayers. The family requests that St. Patrick's Parish and School not speak with the media.

Christ's Peace,
St. Patrick's Parish and School Administration"

So understandable, and still, so shocking.

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Our thoughts continue to be with this family as they grieve the sudden and tragic loss of their son.

RIP.

[Image via Orange County Sheriff's Office.]

Christina Grimmie's Loved Ones Share Touching — And Funny — Memories At Her Public Memorial

Posted: 18 Jun 2016 02:51 PM PDT

It still hurts so badly.

Christina Grimmie's family held a public memorial for her yesterday, and family members, friends, and loved ones shared all kinds of memories about the singer and alum of The Voice taken far too soon last weekend.

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Grimmie's mother and father, brother, and a variety of friends stood up in front of the public mourners and let loose their emotions of all kinds, from sad and heartbroken, to surprisingly funny tales of Grimmie's life.

Check out some of the highlights in the procession of speeches in the singer's memory (below):

Awww!

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It is so sad, and yet, so touching and even some funny stories. What a bittersweet moment.

In addition to that, a touching memorial video of Christina's life has been released to her YouTube channel (below):

So cute!

And such a tear-jerker, ugh!

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RIP, Christina.

You are obviously very, very missed.

[Image via Jaime Espinoza/WENN.]

Orlando Shooting Victim's Funeral Procession Struck By Car, Two Police Officers Hospitalized

Posted: 18 Jun 2016 02:11 PM PDT

MORE?!

A funeral procession for a victim of the Orlando terror attack at Pulse Nightclub last weekend has been rocked by a car crash that's sent two Orlando police officers to the hospital.

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According to eye witnesses, a woman in a car not involved in the funeral procession saw what she thought was a small break in the line of cars going down a street, and tried to hurriedly break across to the other side.

She never saw two police officers coming up on motorcycles, and she struck both of them, knocking them off their bikes and causing a pretty significant crash.

Law enforcement officials say both officers were taken to the hospital, and each are now in stable condition.

Pics at the scene told the story (below):

Unbelievable.

As expected, the woman will be charged with a crime by police.

It's been a tough week for Orlando.

[Image via Field Sutton/Twitter.]

Scary! Radiohead Releases Statement After Group Of Fans Attacked At Album Release Party In Turkey

Posted: 18 Jun 2016 01:08 PM PDT

This is too real, especially after the events of last week.

Radiohead is speaking out after a small group of its fans were attacked at an album release party in Istanbul, Turkey this week.

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The attack took place Friday at Velvet IndieGround, a Turkish record shop that was hosting the only Radiohead album release party in the entire country. It was captured on Periscope and later uploaded to YouTube.

Fans had been listening to Radiohead's new album A Moon Shaped Pool in the store when a group of men suddenly stormed in, attacking customers and employees.

The attackers were apparently angry that people had been listening to music and consuming alcohol during Islam's holy month of Ramadan.

No one was killed in the attack, but some people sustained injuries including a bloodied head after one fan was hit in the face with a bottle.

A witness at the event, claiming to be one of the store's owners, recounted the horrifying ordeal:

"They were determined to kill us. We were beaten by more than 20 men with pipes in their hands, beer bottles were broken on our heads. I don't even know how we made it out. I will share the details later guys, just hoping that no one will die."

And the incident was captured on the aforementioned video (below):

Scary!!

Shortly afterwards, Radiohead released a full statement on the incident:

"Our hearts go out to those attacked tonight at Velvet IndieGround in Istanbul. We hope that someday we will be able to look back on such acts of violent intolerance as things of the ancient past. For now, we can only offer our fans in Istanbul our love and support."

Wow.

The world is a scary, scary place...

[Image via WENN.]

Well That Was Quick — Kylie Jenner Has Already Put Her Very First Home Up For Sale!

Posted: 18 Jun 2016 12:13 PM PDT

Ah, to be young and a budding real estate mogul...

Kylie Jenner is selling her 4,800 square foot Calabasas, California home just over a year after she bought it -- her first place as an adult -- for $2.7 million.

​First she bought this one, then she splurged on a $6 million abode, and now... it's time to live light!

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The KUWTK star has this crib listed at $3.9 million right now, so she's trying to turn a healthy profit on it. But according to TMZ, it's unclear how much remodeling she's actually done on the place.

Regardless, the reality TV star is movin' on up, ready to live full-time in that $6 million home and cut this one loose.

We know, we know -- there are too many mansions to keep track!! Bottom line is Miz Jenner sure loves to spend money.

If you got it, flaunt it, we suppose!

[Image via WENN.]

Two Active-Duty Marines Under Investigation For Threatening To Shoot Up Gay Bars Following Orlando Attacks

Posted: 18 Jun 2016 11:04 AM PDT

This is horrifying.

Two active-duty U.S. Marines are under investigation by the government after allegedly making a social media post (pictured, above) threatening to attack gay bars in the week after last Sunday's horrific attacks in Orlando.

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California-based I Marine Expeditionary Force has launched an investigation after a photo from Snapchat surfaced on a Facebook group for male Marines and spread throughout the social network.

The photo was apparently posted alongside the message "Too soon?", so obviously a very, very unfunny and disgusting attempt at humor at the very least -- or something far more sinister.

First Lt. Thomas Gray, a spokesman for the investigation, told the media that the group has identified the Marine in the picture, as well as the one who posted it on Facebook, but was mum beyond that:

"We cannot discuss details of an ongoing investigation, but I can tell you the command is taking this incident seriously."

The Marine group also released a full statement about the incident (below):

"The Marine Corps does not tolerate discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender or religion ... This type of behavior and mindset will not be allowed, and it is not consistent with the core values of honor, courage and commitment that are demonstrated by the vast majority of Marines on a daily basis."

Michael Moss, the man behind the Marines Facebook group in question, claims that he immediately banned the person and deleted the post as soon as it was reported to him, writing on the social network:

"We do not tolerate hate speech."

Well good for that.

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Let's hope the Marines agree with Moss' take, and they hold appropriate action against the man or men responsible for this disgusting, pathetic anti-gay stance.

[Image via Snapchat.]

Celebrate The Fast & The Furious' 15th Birthday By Finding Out Which Film In The Franchise Is Your Spirit Movie!

Posted: 18 Jun 2016 10:00 AM PDT

Can you believe it's been 15 years since The Fast and the Furious first sped into theaters?!

Over the years, the action franchise has had several ups and downs as it seemed like it may have been coming to an end with The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, only to be revived with original stars Paul Walker and Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious!

Though the world lost Walker back in 2013, the franchise has continued and even has a new sequel coming out in 2017!

But with seven star-studded action flicks under its belt, which film of the franchise do you think best represents you??

Take our personality quiz to find out your Fast & Furious spirit movie (below)!!!

[Image via Universal.]

Memorable Varsity Blues Actor Ron Lester Has Died At 45 Years Old

Posted: 18 Jun 2016 09:34 AM PDT

We knew this might happen, but it's still so sad, and so soon.

Actor Ron Lester, who is most well-known for his role as Billy Bob in the classic 1999 football film Varsity Blues, has died at 45 years old.

The actor was suffering from serious health problems recently, and late Friday night he was taken off life support in a Dallas hospital, where he had been receiving care for more than four months.

In addition to Varsity Blues, where he played the heavy offensive lineman that protected the quarterback played by James Van Der Beek (above), Lester appeared in a variety of shows and movies like Not Another Teen Movie, and CSI: NY.

He had been battling liver problems as far back as the end of last year, and apparently was also dealing with kidney problems, according to TMZ.

RIP, Ron.

[Image via Paramount Pictures.]

Chelsea Clinton Has Given Birth! Meet Hillary Clinton's Second Grandchild!

Posted: 18 Jun 2016 08:52 AM PDT

Congratulations!

As you may recall, Chelsea Clinton revealed she and her husband Marc Mezvinsky were expecting again on Twitter back in December 2015.

While Hillary Clinton's daughter teased her little one would arrive this summer, it's hard to imagine the time has already come to meet the latest member of the Clinton crew.

Clinton revealed the birth news on Twitter, too, taking to the social network on Saturday morning and dropping the birth alert -- and the new son's name -- below:

We love it!

Welcome to the world, Aidan Clinton Mezvinsky!

In addition to their newest kiddo, Chelsea and Marc are also parents to their daughter Charlotte. Aww!

Congrats again you two!

[Image via Twitter.]

Mariah's Show Is Better Than J.Lo's In Vegas!

Posted: 18 Jun 2016 08:17 AM PDT

This is gonna shock many!

It shocked us!

Listen to all the reasons why we found Mimi's show so much more enjoyable on our latest podcast at http://Play.it/Perez and subscribe on iTunes to The PHP: Perez Hilton Podcast!

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