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20 Feb, 2013

Quits ‘Orphans’

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The actor quits the upcoming Broadway production of Orphans because of “creative differences.”  The announcement comes a month before preview performances are set to begin and does not elaborate on what the creative differences may be.  He is replaced by Ben Foster.

23 Mar, 2013

Hubert disses Williams

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Hubert reads a letter during her BlogTalkRadio  show. She penned the letter to Wendy Williams in order to set straight the controversy over why she left the hit show The Fresh Prince. 

Dear Wiggy, I’m sorry, Wendy. Recently, you found the need to put an end to the mystery surrounding my departure from a show that I did so damn long ago that I don’t even remember why I departed. You want to be Oprah so bad that you would kill for it and you will kill anyone to achieve success. Sister, you will never be another Oprah. Oprah lifted her audience up and exuded an air of class.

Janet Huberts Puts Wendy Williams in Her Place

6 May, 2013

Joins Google Ventures

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The founding partner announces he is leaving Crunchfund:

Google Ventures sits in a truly unique space within the venture capital industry. They have the resources to make investments at any stage, but more importantly, they have the talent and knowledge required to do so. The partnership is brimming with experience when it comes to starting companies, building products, and scaling.

The firm also has teams in place to help with basically everything an entrepreneur could ever need. These are the highest caliber people in their respective fields all working under one roof to help the portfolio.

22 Sep, 2013

iHeart Radio Music Festival concert

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The Wanted perform a full concert of their songs including Walks Like Rihanna, I Found You and Lose My Mind during the iHeart Radio Music Festival promoting their album The Wanted. 

The Wanted at iHeartRadio Music Village in Vegas 09.21.13 (Full Performance)

1 Oct, 2013

Announces $100 ‘anti-NSA’ device

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McAfee announces plans for a device, called ‘D-Central’, which would be resistant to government surveillance by creating localized, super-secure networks. It is the first product from his company, Future Tense Central. McAfee claims the device will be so effective that governments will be likely to ban its use. If this happens he promises to sell it in other countries, claiming “this is coming and cannot be stopped.”

I’m 68 years old and if you can just give me any small amount of information about yourself, I promise you within three days, I can turn on the camera on your computer at home and watch you do whatever you’re doing, provided you’re still connected to the net. If I can do it, any idiot can do it. We live in a very insecure world with a very insecure communications platform.

23 Oct, 2013

Announces $75M+ tech fund

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Carter, through AF Square, announces the formation of a new fund of between $75 million and $100 million, which will invest mostly in seed and Series A stages. He doesn’t say where the money is coming from, but that he’ll be taking the same approach with his investments as he takes with the musicians he brings in under his management. He describes his investment strategy as:

Opportunistic

12 Nov, 2013

‘Curves’ program

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Curves International, Inc. collaborates with Michaels to launch Curves Workouts with Jillian Michaels.  The total-body workouts will feature the Curves Circuit strength training machines in conjunction with functional bodyweight-based exercises.  The workouts will be offered at participating Curves clubs starting January 2014.  The program will be “refreshed” on a regular basis with 12 new functional moves introduced each month throughout 2014.

I am so thrilled to be partnered with Curves to provide women with the tools necessary to take control of their health. Curves is everywhere – so now my program is accessible, effective and affordable.

25 Nov, 2013

Midnight Memories album release party

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One Direction performs a full concert during their album release party for their album Midnight Memories. Last First Kiss, Story Of My Life and Best Song Ever are among the songs performed.

iHeart Radio's Album Release Party for One Direction's Midnight Memories

16 Dec, 2013

Confirms ‘Sandman’ project

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Gordon-Levitt confirms his involvement in the movie adaptation of the classic comic book series, The Sandman. The actor makes the announcement via his personal Twitter account, in which he also mentions working with screenwriter David Goyer and The Sandman author himself, Neil Gaiman.

10 Jan, 2014

Retires from public life

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The actor announces his retirement from public life in a post on Twitter.  No further comment is made as to what this retirement will entail.

17 Jan, 2014

Toy Story That Time Forgot announcement

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Disney announces the Toy Story That Time Forgot television special that will air on ABC December 2 at 8pm. Hanks and Allen return to voice Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Official plot summary:

During a post-Christmas play date, the Toy Story gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room.

Toy Story That Time Forgot Premiere Commercial

19 Feb, 2014

Retiring

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Jeter announces, in a 15 paragraph post on his Facebook page, that the 2014 baseball season will be his final and will be retiring from the New York Yankees:

I realized that some of the things that always came easily to me and were always fun had started to become a struggle. The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.

17 Mar, 2014

CEO reflects on gay marriage controversy

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Chick-fil-a CEO Dan Cathy remarks in an  interview that he wishes he never got the fast food chain involved in the debate over gay marriage, but he does not take back his remarks. In July 2012, Cathy’s remarks on traditional marriage led to boycotts and support of the restaurant throughout the country.

Every leader goes through different phases of maturity, growth and development and it helps by (recognizing) the mistakes that you make. And you learn from those mistakes. If not, you’re just a fool. I’m thankful that I lived through it and I learned a lot from it.