Monday, June 20, 2016

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Senate Blocks Four Gun Control Proposals In The Wake Of The Orlando Shooting

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 07:32 PM PDT

After Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy's 14-hour filibuster on Wednesday prompted a vote on gun control regulations, we hoped something was FINALLY going to change.

Instead, the Senate has blocked four proposals during the vote on Monday.

Related: Out Actress Lea DeLaria Chokes Up Talking About Orlando

The Democratic politician held the filibuster in the wake of the June 12 shooting at Orlando's Pulse gay club that killed 49 people and injured dozens.

But even this terrible tragedy couldn't get the two parties in the Senate to agree on a measure.

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley pitched a plan that would increase money for background checks. However, it overhauled language that prevented people with mental illness from purchasing firearms.

But, Democratic opponents felt it would diminish the protections that are already in place, and it was shot down in a 53-47 vote.

Senator Murphy suggested a measure that would expand background checks to include private gun sales, eliminating almost all loopholes.

However, Republicans blocked this vote with a 44-56 count.

Related: Here's How You Can Help The LGBT Community After Orlando

Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn proposed that the government could refuse to sell weapons to a known or suspected terrorist, but there was a catch.

The sale would only be denied if prosecutors could convince a judge that the prospective gun owner was involved with terrorism. And they would only have three days to do it.

That vote failed at 53-47.

And finally, California Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein also wanted to allow the government to block sales to people who are known or suspected terrorists, without having to go through a judge.

As of right now, federally-licensed gun dealers can turn away buyers for several reasons, but there is no specific rule that applies to people on the terrorist watch list.

But, Dianne's plan also didn't pass, with a vote of 43-57.

You'd think that since both parties wanted to prevent sales to known or suspected terrorists that they'd at least be able to compromise on THAT reform.

But unfortunately, they didn't, because not one of those four proposals received the 60 votes required to pass. So frustrating.

Are you disappointed by this news, Perezcious readers?

[Image via AP Images.]

Taylor Swift & Katy Perry Put Aside Their Bad Blood To Support The Reform Of THIS Law!

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 07:02 PM PDT

BITCH YouTube BETTER HAVE MY MONEY!

While Taylor Swift and Katy Perry have their differences, they agree on one thing: if their music is being streamed online, they should get paid for it!

Related: Taylor Swift Pays Tribute To The Orlando Shooting Victims

Recently, the two divas -- along with artists including Paul McCartney, Kings Of Leon, Steven Tyler, and Lionel Richie -- have signed a petition urging Congress to reform the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which was signed into law by Bill Clinton in 1998.

The petition -- organized by music manager Irving Azoff -- believes that tech companies have used the law to make money while singers and songwriters get zilch.

"It has allowed major tech companies to grow and generate huge profits by creating ease of use for consumers to carry almost every recorded song in history in their pocket via a smartphone, while songwriters' and artists' earnings continue to diminish… Music consumption has skyrocketed, but the monies generated by individual writers and artists for that consumption has plummeted… The growth and support of technology companies should not be at the expense of artists and songwriters."

He does have a valid point!

On the flip side, The Internet Association -- a group that represents companies such as Netflix and Facebook -- asserts that DMCA is working perfectly fine!

"The Digital Millennium Copyright Act creates safe harbors for Internet platforms by ensuring they will not be liable for what their users do, so long as the platforms act responsibly… These smart laws allow people to post content that they have created on platforms—such as videos, reviews, pictures, and text. In essence, this is what makes the Internet great."

YouTube defended their practice, believing their current model benefits everyone.

"The overwhelming majority of labels and publishers have licensing agreements in place with YouTube to leave fan videos up on the platform and earn revenue from them… Today the revenue from fan uploaded content accounts for roughly 50 percent of the music industry's YouTube revenue. Any assertion that this content is largely unlicensed is false."

Only time will tell whether Congress will reform the law or not!

[Image via WENN.]

Sorry Mike Comrie! Hilary Duff & Her Trainer Are 'Casually Dating' A Month After She Locked Lips With Her Ex!

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 06:40 PM PDT

So much for those reconciliation rumors!

Last month, Hilary Duff was caught on camera locking lips with her ex-husband Mike Comrie. However, it looks like that kiss was NOT the beginning of a rekindled romance!

Instead, sources tell E! News that the blonde beauty is "casually dating" her trainer, Jason Walsh, and has been for a little while now!

Photo: Check Out Hil's Butt In These Tightass Overalls!

In fact, the 28-year-old and her workout partner were snapped strolling through Soho together on Sunday (above), but it definitely wasn't fitness-related!

Trust us, denim shorts, a wide-brimmed hat, and sandals are not exercise attire!

Plus, this isn't the first time relationship rumors have flared up about the Disney Channel alum and the hunky fitness professional.

Back in March, the gorgeous gal and the Rise Nation gym founder "couldn't keep their hands off each other" during a dinner date!

At least now we know that sparks are still flying with these two!

[Image via Pacific Coast News Online.]

NASCAR Driver Mike Wallace & His Daughter Were Attacked Outside A Rascal Flatts Concert!

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 05:58 PM PDT

Unbelieveable…

On Friday, former NASCAR driver Mike Wallace and his daughter Lindsey Van Wingerden were attacked outside a Rascal Flatts concert in North Carolina.

Related: NASCAR Driver Is Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis

According to reports, three men repeatedly kicked the 57-year-old, leaving him with a bruised eye and knocked out front teeth. His 34-year-old daughter attempted to protect him, but was assaulted as well.

According to an interview with WBTV, the racer said :

"We've never been through anything like this. They just knocked me out. When I come to, my daughter is laying on the ground, my son-in-law were on top of me trying to protect me. They were kicking me, beating on me."

More than anything, he is upset with how they treated Lindsey.

"That hurts me worse than I got myself hurt, realizing [Lindsey] was trying to help me, and a group of people attacked her."

Younger brother and fellow driver Kenny Wallace vented his frustration on Facebook:

"I am 'tore up' and 'sick to my stomach' about my brother 'Mike' and his daughter Lindsey Wallace Van Wingerden and everyone involved in this senseless ass beating after a concert in Charlotte NC on Friday night .. My brother Mike laid on the ground 'knocked out' and it was NOT even a fight and 3 men kept kicking my 'knocked out' brother in the face.. Think about it? .. My brother was knocked out and they were kicking him in the face... I AM SO FUCKING MAD!!"

The three men involved were arrested at the scene. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Nathan Lucas and Randolph Mangum were charged with assault, and Paul Lucas was charged with assault on a female.

We just hope these scumbags get what they deserve!

[Image via Getty Images.]

Selma Blair Hospitalized After In-Flight Outburst Supposedly Fueled By Mixing Pills & Alcohol!

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 05:58 PM PDT

We hope she's okay!

On Monday, Selma Blair was taken off a plane in a stretcher, after making a disturbing outburst. The Legally Blonde actress was flying from Cancun to El Lay when onlookers say they saw her put something in her wine glass and mix it in the drink.

Related: Rock Star Meat Loaf Collapses Onstage!

That's when sources claim the 43-year-old began to yell:

"He burns my private parts. He won't let me eat or drink."

Whoa.

The Cruel Intentions alum also cried out:

"He beats me. He's going to kill me."

So scary.

During the outburst, two nurses reportedly approached the star to help calm her down, while also looking through her belongings for pills.

Insiders explained that the plane's pilot called ahead to the airport's tower, saying a passenger had been mixing medication with alcohol during the flight.

Once the aircraft landed, medical professionals came onboard, removed the Michigan native on a stretcher, and took her to a nearby hospital.

Get better soon, Selma!

[Image via FayesVision/WENN.]

Demi Lovato Just Quit Twitter AND Instagram! Find Out Why!

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 05:48 PM PDT

Demi Lovato is SO done with Twitter and Instagram.

On Monday, the pop star took to the status-sharing site to announce that she won't be using it any longer. And during her lengthy explanation, she also dished that she wouldn't be posting any pics to IG either!

Related: Nicki Minaj Gets Sh*t For Blocking Fan Who Asked Her To Talk About Orlando!

The gorgeous gal wrote:

But what brought on this rash decision?!

It turns out the 23-year-old can't take the trolling anymore! We doubt it's coincidental that this comes on the heels of that Mariah Carey shade Miz Lovato was throwing, which she inevitably got some serious sh*t for!

Anyway, the singer explained that she'll still be using Snapchat, since she's immune to haters' comments on that platform:

But DemDem went out with a bang, going OFF on her critics just before her Twitter departure:

Wow!

Demi sure knows how to make an exit! Do you think she'll be back anytime soon?!

[Image via Demi Lovato/Instagram.]

Fifth Harmony Feud?! Get The Deets On The Deleted Drama Between Camila Cabello's Manager & Lauren Jauregui's Mom!

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 05:01 PM PDT

Maybe they should be called Fifth Not-So-Harmony?

On Sunday, the lovely ladies of Fifth Harmony won big at the Much Music Video Awards, taking home the awards for Most Buzzworthy International Artist Or Group and Fan Fave International Artist Or Group.

Video: Watch 5H Perform Work From Home At The MMVAs!

But that's not all!

Camila Cabello also claimed the trophies for Best Pop Video and Fan Fave Video alongside Shawn Mendes for their hit collab I Know What You Did Last Summer!

And to celebrate the successful night, Miz Cabello's manager, Roger Gold, took to Twitter, posting:

However, Lauren Jauregui's mom, Clara, did NOT like that Mr. Gold made it seem like Camila was the sole recipient of all four awards.

She tweeted -- then deleted -- this response to Roger's congratulations, calling him out for not mentioning the other girls (below)!

Dramaaaaaa!!!

What's inneresting about this whole thing is that this isn't the first time there appeared to be a rift between the pint-sized pop star and the other girls in the group.

Does this mean 5H might split soon?!? Vote (below)!

[Images via Apega/WENN, Clara Jauregui/Twitter.]

Coco Austin & Her Precious Baby Show Off Their Matching Swimsuits!

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 04:38 PM PDT

Coco Austin and her baby girl Chanel really have this whole twinning thing on lock!

On Monday, Coco took to Instagram to show off her daughter donning an identical swimsuit to herself. From the headbands all the way down to the print of the ensembles, these lovely gals were mirror images of each other!

Related: Ice-T Talks His Sex Life With Coco!

The proud and camera happy mommy captioned the sweet shot:

"There's nothing like having a best friend to twin with! Weekend was a blast! Swimsuits by @sugardollz."

Aww! We don't doubt these two are already "best friends". It's been so nice to watch this sweet relationship unfold!

So, what do YOU think of these matching outfits?

[Image via Instagram.]

Beyoncé Plants A Big Kiss On Jay Z While Wearing A LEMON Crown — See It Here!

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 03:43 PM PDT

A picture is worth a thousand words... is especially if you're Beyoncé!

On Monday, Bey took to her personal website to share a ton of adorable and lovey dovey photos of a recent family vacay with husband Jay Z. By the looks of it, things couldn't be better between the pair!

Related: Beyoncé & Her Boobs Have A Date Night With Jay Z!

What's especially great about these pics (besides the sweet PDA between the singer and her man), is the outfit Mrs. Carter donned for the tropical trip. We're talking a yellow wrap, lemon necklace, and lemon CROWN, y'all!

Dayum! Only Beyoncé would pay homage to a Lemonade, an album featuring tracks about her husband's alleged affairs, while on a romantic vacation with said husband!

Check out the amazing photos from the duo's trip (below)!

So gorgeous! It's clear that everything is fine and well between the 34-year-old and the rapper. Not to mention it's pretty obvious who's boss in this relationship -- LOLz!

What do YOU think of Beyoncé's getup?

[Image via Instagram/Béyonce.]

Kenya Moore Reportedly Blows Her Lid Over Worst Cooks In America Elimination… And The Cast & Crew Are PISSED!

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 03:11 PM PDT

If you can't stand the heat...

Kenya Moore isn't exactly the most even-tempered reality star around, but who would have ever guessed that the Food Network would be the channel taking heat from the Bravolebrity?!

According to a Daily Mail report, the Real Housewives star is in hot water after she blew her lid at Rachael Ray and Anne Burrell while taping an episode of Worst Cooks in America on Monday!

Video: Kenya Comes For Porsha Williams With A Penis Insult!

Apparently, Kenya is currently filming Season Nine of the cooking competition, but when she was eliminated first for serving an "overcooked piece of fish," she completely lost her cool at the judges and producers!

In fact, a source with DM dished that Kenya claimed Chef Anne was "jealous of her beauty," so she decided to halt production, saying:

"You would have thought she was filming a scene for Real Housewives of Atlanta the way she carried on. She cursed at the producers, badmouthed the judges, and ranted, 'Without me this damn show will fail!'

She did everything except twirl around in circles as she does on Real Housewives -- the only problem was, the cameras had stopped rolling.

Producers of the show kept trying to get her to leave. They needed to tape the exit scene with her and she refused to go. They needed her to tape her farewell commentary and she refused to. She was dropping F-bombs like no one they had ever seen before!"

Too many cooks, we guess...

It probably didn't help that reality stars Kendra Wilkinson and Jwoww were the Final Two during Worst Cooks' first celebrity season, which meant Kenya probably expected similar treatment.

Still, we're excited to see what fellow contestants The Situation, Matt Dallas, Loni Love, Nicole Sullivan, Barbara Eden, Tommy Davidson, John Henson, and Mindy Cohn do with all this drama when Worst Cooks in America turns up the heat this October on the Food Network!

...Get out of the kitchen, Kenya.

[Image via Kenya Moore/Instagram.]

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