Confuses Britain’s political parties
While being interviewed by the BBC, Clinton confuses Britain’s political parties, thus incorrectly slating them as rivals. Asked by the host what she thought of the special relationship between the US and Britain, Clinton replies:
There’s not just a common language, but a common set of values that we can fall back on. It doesn’t matter in our country whether it’s a Republican or a Democrat or frankly, in your country, whether it’s a Conservative or a Tory. There is a level of trust and understanding. That doesn’t mean we always agree because, of course, we don’t.
“Tory” is another name for the Conservative Party in Britain.
This Week In Startups interview
Hoover and Calacanis talk about new products on Product Hunt like the Uber Wedding app and Soundcloud for iOS, how he got the idea for the site, and how viewers can interact with the people who create the products.
There’s some very interesting conversations that come out of Product Hunt.
He says that for an app called InstaNerd, site users contributed ideas and the founder incorporated them to improve the product.
Bill Maher interview
Macfarlane is interviewed by Bill Maher. They talk about whether he will be nominated for the Emmys and how politically outspoken may work against winning awards.
I don’t know how the Academy works the audience popularity seems to play no role in the Emmys.
Tavis Smiley interview
Ebert discusses her involvement in the new documentary, Life Itself, about her late husband, film critic Roger Ebert.
But I think that his philosophy on life, on empathy, on walking in another person’s shoes, you know, trying to get into the head of a person of a different race, a different gender, different circumstances, different economic situation, having empathy, you know, being your brother’s keeper, your sister’s sister, that’s what I hope. I mean, things like that are really the things that I think are the most important.
Rolling Stone cover
McCarthy appears on the cover of the first July 2014 issue of Rolling Stones magazine. She talks about doing stand up as a drag queen, her Bridesmaids audition, and her self-destructive habits.
I could eat healthier, I could drink less. I should be learning another language and working out more, but I’m just always saying, ‘Ah, I could get hit by a bus tomorrow.’
Shining Wizards interview
Clay talks to Shining Wizards about his storyline with Xavier Woods being dropped from WWE television.
Honestly, I knew about as much as you guys did about the whole process, to be honest with you. I was already frustrated and the walls of communication had already broken down between me and creative. I don’t think anyone really benefited from that angle. It was just confusing. It was just one of those things, and obviously it led to the release. It was just weird.
Amber Rose interview
Williams interviews Amber Rose and talks about her new baby, marriage, career and Instagram kiss with Courtney Love.
She really has good breath and her lips were like sweet. Surprisingly it didn’t it wasn’t bad. She came over to my table with Paris and I we started talking and I was like can you kiss me for Instagram and she was like F yeah. Lets do it you know.
Signs Letter Against Amazon
King joins a group of authors, including Donna Tartt and Nora Roberts, in signing an online letter protesting Amazon.com’s treatment of books published by the Hachette Book Group. Amazon is currently involved in a dispute with the publishing group over e-book prices and other issues, and as a result has penalized the publisher by slowing shipments and removing the preorder option for their books. The letter says:
As writers—some but not all published by Hachette—we feel strongly that no bookseller should block the sale of books or otherwise prevent or discourage customers from ordering or receiving the books they want. It is not right for Amazon to single out a group of authors, who are not involved in the dispute, for selective retaliation.
Staying fit is a ‘job’
Lopez tells US magazine she recently went on exercise psychologist Marco Borges’ vegan plan, which calls for 22 days of plant-based eating. The performer eliminated dairy, meat and gluten from her diet in an effort to reach her goal weight by losing a stubborn 8 to 10 pounds. Lopez says she quickly dropped from a size 4 to a size 2. Lopez trains with celebrity fitness trainer, Tracy Anderson. Her sessions last about one hour each, with 30 minutes devoted to the glutes:
You got to work out, you got to watch what you eat. It’s a job–you’ve got to buckle down.
Increased security for foreign fighters
Officials with the Department say direct flights bound for the United States will face increased security. The extra precautions follow new intelligence reports that Al Qaeda-linked groups in Syria and the Arabian Peninsula are plotting to blow up flights to the United States, using a bomb that could avoid detection by current airport screening systems:
We’ve seen an increase in foreign fighters who have traveled to Syria and other countries in the region and returning. So, we have been discussing a range of steps we can take in a coordinated fashion.
Intelligence officials estimate as many as 7,000 foreign nationals have gone to Iraq and Syria to join the fight, and of that number, the FBI estimates that roughly 100 are Americans, raising concerns that United States citizens with valid passports could return home and carry out an attack on U.S. soil. They add the move is a preemptive measure and not prompted by any specific threat.
Waitress posts no-tip receipt
A waitress posts Sapp’s credit card receipt online after the ex NFL player did not tip her. The waitress is not facing criminal liability at this point, but the restaurant in question will punish her. It is unclear whether the waitress will be terminated for her actions. According to management:
Regardless, famous or not [the bill] should never have been posted. It should not have happened.
The Talks interview
Bailey gives an interview to The Talks. He discusses whether he’d swear in front of the queen, what kind of people are the most difficult to photograph, and why he avoids celebrities.
Well, I avoid celebrities. I’m not really interested in people that come with PR. That’s probably why I can’t work in America, because I don’t take all that bullshit. I don’t know how people like Bruce Weber manage, because it would drive me mad. All these silly people who don’t know anything that come with celebrities and try to tell you what to do. It’s madness! They brought it on themselves, the magazines. They should have been stricter. They should have said, “No, we’re not showing you. We’re doing the interview and that’s that.” But instead they pander to them and in the end they end up owning you. Those magazines are owned by the celebrities, really.
Newsday.com interview
Marella sits down with Newsday.com to discuss the end of his professional wrestling career.
I realize I’m one of the older guys in the locker room, and I’m 5-foot-10. These young bucks are 27 years old and 250 pounds,” said Marella. That way I’d be able to stay on the program and entertain people and be an even bigger part of the show . . . I’m definitely winding down
Undisputed Wrestling Show interview
Cornette sits down with Undisputed Wrestling Show to discuss the state of modern professional wrestling and TNA creative direction.
If I stop to dwell on the state of wrestling today, it was literally making me an insane person. That is why I just ignore it for the most part. If you care about the business and if you want to see the business succeed, the things that people do that are the people who are in charge will drive you insane.
British Vogue cover
Beckham appears on the cover of the August 2014 issue of British Vogue magazine. In the magazine, she talks about her family and her husband David Beckham.
I wouldn’t be where I am without David. He gives me the security and encouragement to do what I do. I do the same for him.
Cosmopolitan cover
Azalea appears on the August 2014 cover of Cosmopolitan Australia. She talks about being a small town girl who’s smashing it.
I just feel like everything I do, people are always like ‘She probably had sex with someone to get that… she’s probably sucking that d***’.’ I kind of felt honestly like, finally someone that [the press] won’t be able to say I had sex with to get it.
Town & Country interview
Fanning talks about her life and how she prefers to keep her personal life away from the media.
I’m just never going to parade my personal life. If you choose to not do it, it’s not hard to not do it. Any part of an artistic business is made better by there being a little mystery. That’s what movies are about.
Marie Claire cover
Heigl opens up about rumors that she’s difficult to work with.
The thing that was my best friend for a long time [my career] suddenly turned on me. And I didn’t expect it. I was taken by surprise and angry at it for betraying me.
She also reveals she thought about quitting after her career slowed down.
Oh yeah, I had a moment where, I don’t know, I was thinking I’d maybe open a knitting store, get my money out of retirement accounts and live off that, live off the land. I had my moment where it all seemed so complicated and all I wanted to do was simplify.
‘You will conquer Rome and own the world’
Al-Baghdadi says in a recruiting video for ISIS that the self-declared caliphate, now known as Islamic State, will defeat the Vatican and conquer the globe.
Rush O Muslims to your state. It is your state. Syria is not for Syrians and Iraq is not for Iraqis. The land is for the Muslims, all Muslims. This is my advice to you. If you hold to it you will conquer Rome and own the world, if Allah wills.
Gigslutz interview
The band speak to Gigslutz. On their Manchester influences:
The Stone Roses and The Smiths are probably our favourite Manchester bands, we didn’t grow up in that era but their music still featured heavily on the playlist at indie clubs like 42nd Street, 5th Avenue and the Venue in our formative years.
On being recognized by New Order’s Peter Hook and Coldplay:
We were on the same bill as Peter Hook at Salford Music festival, didn’t even realise he caught our show till he was bigging us up in the NME. He is a legend isn’t he, so it was a great honour. The Coldplay thing was even more bizarre, our video for ‘Block Out The Sun’ featured on the Coldplay site for a week in a gallery section where they highlight anything from music to art. Brought us a good few thousand views and more importantly lots of new fans. It was great of them to give us their endorsement and share our music with their following.