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Robbie Rogers, Gay Soccer Player, Signs with Galaxy
Robbie Rogers has signed a contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer, meaning he will soon become the first openly gay athlete to participate in an American team sport.
The former U.S. national team wing blogged in February that he was both homosexual and taking a break from the sport, writing at the time:
“Secrets can cause so much internal damage. People love to preach about honesty, how honesty is so plain and simple. Try explaining to your loved ones after 25 years you are gay.”
Since that time, Jason Collins has come out as gay and Rogers has received
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Amanda Bynes Appears in Court, Says Bong Was Just a Vase, Released on Recognizance
Amanda Bynes appeared in court Friday, offered a classic excuse for the antics that got her arrested last night, and was released on her own recognizance.
She will be back in court in July.
Amanda Bynes in CourtWhat began with a disturbance call ended with Amanda Bynes arrested for marijuana possession, evidence tampering and reckless endangerment late Thursday.
The latter two offenses were allegedly committed when she tossed a bong out of her 36th-floor window … though she claims it was “just a vase.”
Seriously, she said that. As for the pot charge, that stems from her
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Amanda Bynes Arrest Video: Nothing to See Here!
A handcuffed Amanda Bynes had little to say in a video taken after her arrest Thursday night. She was wearing a giant wig, though, so there’s that.
Amanda Bynes Arrest VideoIf you missed it, last night saw the long-troubled Amanda Bynes arrested in NYC for marijuana possession, evidence tampering and reckless endangerment.
The 27-year-old actress is accused of hucking a bong out of her 36th floor apartment window after police arrived in response to a disturbance call.
The doorman in her building called police to report that Bynes was smoking pot in the lobby; when police showed
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Jennifer Hudson: Confirmed as New American Idol Judge
According to E! News, it’s official:
Jennifer Hudson will judge American Idol Season 13.
As previously reported, producers are looking to make major changes to the competition (following dismal Season 12 ratings) and are nearing deals with a number of American Idol alums to comprise next year’s panel.
Hudson is the first to sign on the dotted line.
E! also claims Kelly Clarkson will be next and the third spot will go to either Adam Lambert or Clay Aiken.
Hudson is not an Idol champion, of course, but she has gone on to an incredible career, one highlighted by her 2006 Oscar
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