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Taylor Swift Once Used a Sharpie to Line Her Eyes
Ladies, next time you’re at work and — horrors! — notice the eyeliner you so carefully applied that morning is fading away, help may be no further away than the black markers in the office supply closet. That’s according to country phenom Taylor Swift, who recently copped to once using a Sharpie for her signature cat-eye look.
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Why Does Getting Married or Having a Baby Kill Job Satisfaction?
If you’re a newlywed or a new parent who’s suddenly found yourself feeling less satisfied with your professional life, take heart — you aren’t alone.
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Consumers Could Soon Pay a Fee on Credit Card Transactions — Dollars and Sense
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Is Adele Already Seven Months Pregnant?
It’s not unusual for expectant mothers to wait until after the first trimester to publicly announce their impending bundles of joy. Biology being what it is, it’s tough to wait much longer than that without people noticing an inexplicably expanding waistline.
But according to a new story, Adele — who just 11 days ago told the world she was knocked up — could be as much as seven months along already.
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Did Statistics Predict Tom Cruise’s Third Divorce?
When news broke that Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise had called it quits, many celeb-watchers weren’t terribly surprised. But while the impetus of the split is keeping the tabloids busy, statistics may tell a less-enticing story: this was Cruise’s third marriage, and they’re simply more likely to fail.
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Usher’s Stalker Slapped With a One-Year Restraining Order
Summer’s only barely begun, but Usher is probably ready for it to be over. Between having his very own stalker, enduring custody battles with ex-wife Tameka Foster, and the sad news that her 11-year-old stepson is brain-dead after a tragic accident, the R&B singer certainly seems to have a black cloud hanging over his handsome head.
But at least that “stalker” business may be behind him — the crazed fan who claims she’s actually his wife has now been slapped with a year-long restraining order.
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Are Teens More Likely to Smoke After Seeing Actors Light Up In Movies?
Currently, movies depicting smoking are often rated PG-13, while smoking accompanied by other adult behaviors such as sex and violence results in a film being slapped with an R rating.
But since a new study suggests teens are more likely to smoke after seeing it on-screen, some people now say all movies with smoking should be restricted to adult viewers only.
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Can’t Get Online? Maybe You’re a Victim of ‘Malware Monday’
On Monday, thousands of people woke up to find they had no internet service. And it wasn’t just a weird coincidence — computers infected with a certain malware were affected in what’s now been dubbed ‘Malware Monday.’
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New Bill Would Force Online Retailers to Collect Sales Tax — Dollars and Sense
Online shoppers often cite the convenience of purchasing items from web retailers like Amazon, but another perk to cyber shopping is that buyers often don’t have to pay sales tax.
Thanks to a congressional bill, though, that could soon change.
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Celebrity Birthdays for July 9 – Tom Hanks, Jack White and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Hanks
Age: 56
Occupation: Actor, Producer and Director
Known For: An incredibly long and decorated Hollywood résumé including back-to-back Best Actor Oscars for the films ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Philadelphia’ and nominated roles in ‘Big,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Cast Away,’ voicing Woody in the ‘Toy Story’ franchise, his close friendship and professional collaborations with Steven Spielberg, and his longtime marriage to actress Rita Wilson
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Why Do Women Post Ugly Photos of Their Friends on Facebook?
Maybe that old stereotype about ladies being catty to each other is right after all — what else would explain a recent survey that found 25 percent of women have intentionally posted unflattering photos of their female friends to Facebook?
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Madonna Tears Up While Singing ‘Like a Virgin’ in Concert
First she flashed a boob in Istanbul. Then she bared her butt in Rome. Seemed about the only thing left for Madonna to show during her MDNA tour was a little emotion — and that’s what happened in Rome when the Material Girl dissolved into tears while singing ‘Like a Virgin.’