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Nigella Lawson attacked by husband in public via Rickey.org Nigella Lawson was assaulted by her husband Charles Saatchi in a restaurant in London. He grabbed her by the throat and the incident was caught on camera. OMG This guy is a monster! I feel so bad for Nigella. I’m sending out positive vibes to her. Nigella Lawson attacked by husband in public From The Mirror: Her eyes are transfixed as she struggles to prise away the powerful hand squeezing around her throat. Glamorous TV cook Nigella Lawson looks stunned to be ­attacked by her art collector husband Charles Saatchi during a vicious row at their ­favourite London restaurant. Fellow diners and passers-by at Scott’s in Mayfair were shocked to see the ­advertising ­multimillionaire reduce his celebrity wife to tears. Saatchi launched a tirade of angry words. Four times he grasped her around the neck with Nigella, 53, looking powerless and petrified. At first he used only his left hand, then both. At one stage he tweaked her nose then pushed both hands in her face. Twice Nigella jerked her head backwards as if in fear. Several times she nodded ­intently while the conversation became more and more heated. By the end of the meal she was clearly distraught and in tears. Now there are fears of severe problems in their 10-year marriage – his third and her second. The Latest on Nigella Lawson Nigella Lawson attacked by husband in publicNigella Lawson speaks her mind, minds her curvesNigella Lawson – Parmesan Shortbreads – NigellissimaNigella Lawson – Shortcut Sausage Meatballs – Nigellisima – Episode 5Nigella Lawson – Sardinian Couscous with Clams – Nigellissima – Episode 4 All posts on Nigella Lawson Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Twisted – Recap: Public Enemy No. 1 via Rickey.org Recap video and review of Twisted – Season 1 Episode 2 – Grief Is A Five-Letter Word: Only two episodes into its run, Twisted has already established a strong central structure. Though the character conflicts drive the story and provide a more rewarding experience, the murder mystery angle has already paid dividends for the series, as “Grief Is A Five-Letter Word” not only adds to the suspicious nature of Danny (Avan Jogia) but it goes a long way in establishing Jo’s (Maddie Hasson) rededication to her old friend. In addition, the show explores the prickly nature of grief in youths unaccustomed to confronting it, as Lacey (Kylie Bunbury) navigates her complicated feelings in the wake of Regina’s death, and what she perceives as one classmate’s attempt to take advantage of the tragedy. The show also continues its overarching depiction of one town’s hostility against a kid who committed a horrible crime for reasons that have still yet to be explained, and it’s this element that gives the story its considerable sense of atmosphere. This isn’t exactly Rosewood, where the Pretty Little Liars are still capable of finding small pockets of peace, warmth and acceptance. Without Jo, Danny would be hard-pressed to find any respite from the constant persecution to which the town subjects him. And even with Jo on his side, it’s not exactly smooth sailing, and with good reason: how do we know he didn’t do it? Credit: ABC Family Of course, it’s almost inconceivable to think that the show would have its primary (though ambiguous) protagonist actually end up being responsible for the murder everyone is accusing him of committing. But then, why does he have Regina’s necklace? And if he came by it honestly, why is he going to such great lengths to hide it from the authorities, including his own mother, Karen (Denise Richards)? And other than the fact that it belonged to the aunt he was convicted of strangling, what significance does the necklace hold? Though we don’t get the answers to these questions, the series utilizes the ambiguous nature of Danny’s character to heighten the aura of dread surrounding him. This becomes central to the conflict at the heart of the episode, as Jo convinces Danny to hold a special dinner in which their families can reconnect, and her suspicious father, Sheriff Kyle Masterson (Sam Robards), can see that Danny isn’t such a bad guy. Naturally, things get a little strained between Danny and Jo after Danny gets into a fight with Lacey’s boyfriend, Archie (Grey Damon), which prompts Jo to question why she’s bothering to stick up for a guy who has no interest in helping rehab his own tattered image. Credit: ABC Family And she has a point. It’s often said that great conflict isn’t about portraying a struggle between good and evil, but instead a struggle between two goods. Here, Danny was in the right to defend himself after Archie took a swing at him, while Jo is also right in feeling betrayed for having stuck her neck out for a guy who’d rather voice a witty retort that provoked Archie to anger, instead of just letting it slide. This conflict between two goods continues into the unbearably awkward (in a good way, at least from a dramatic standpoint) dinner between the Mastersons and the Desais. Kyle, fearing that his only daughter has thrown in her lot with a psychopathic killer, takes the opportunity to use the dinner invitation to go snooping around Danny’s house, under the pretenses of going to the bathroom. Though he comes close to finding the necklace, Danny interrupts his search and remains surprisingly level-headed about Kyle’s gross invasion of privacy. However, the same cannot be said for Karen, who lashes out against the Mastersons when it becomes apparent that Kyle has no interest in giving her son a fair sha

Kelly Clarkson – People Like Us – Behind the Scenes Video via Rickey.org Kelly Clarkson – People Like Us – Behind the Scenes Video Vevo has released behind the scenes footage surrounding the making of Kelly Clarkson’s “People Like Us” official music video! What’s up? I’m Clark Kent or Kelly Clarkson. Take a look below to see the original American Idol tearing it up and showing off some acting chops in the video below. Kelly explains the concept behind the music video, goofs off on set, and shares the important meaning behind her latest single, “People Like Us.” The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0 via Rickey.org US closes in on World Cup spot, Altidore goal leads 1-0 win over Honduras SANDY, Utah (AP) — Jozy Altidore scored a goal in his fourth consecutive international match, enough for the United States to edge Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game Tuesday night. Before 20,250 fans at Rio Tinto Stadium, the Americans remained atop the six-team CONCACAF group. The United States (4-1-1) won three straight games this month, all since a 0-0 draw at Mexico gave it a boost toward the top. It has also shut out its last two opponents, Panama and Honduras. Honduras (2-3-1) was the last team to win at the United States in a World Cup qualifying match, back in 2001. The Americans have won or drawn 25 straight at home since then. The visitors made it difficult on the Americans for much of the game by slowing the pace before Altidore broke through. After several second-half near misses, the U.S. got its goal in the 73rd minute. Altidore took a cross from Fabian Johnson from near the end line and put it past goalkeeper Noel Valladares across the goalmouth inside the right post. It was Altidore’s ninth goal in a qualifier as he finally develops into the scoring threat the United States has hoped for. Both teams played physical soccer in the first half, leading to an emphasis on defense and a limited number of scoring chances on either side of the field. Just before the first period ended, though, Tim Howard was forced to make a difficult save when Andy Najar launched a running right footer from the right side of the box. Howard met the ball in the center of the box and deflected it outside the right post. Eddie Johnson had a chance in the 17th minute when he latched onto a cross from Fabian Johnson. His left-footed shot from the center of the box was knocked away by Valladares. When the U.S. stepped up the offensive pressure early in the second half, it put Honduras on its heels. Altidore had the finishing touch. He even appeared to score earlier in the half. Moments after Graham Zusi sent a free kick into a crowd of players just outside the 6-yard box in the 56th minute, only to see Brad Evans’ header go right into Valladares’ gloves, Altidore got behind the defense. Clint Dempsey sent a through ball ahead to Altidore, who was ruled offside and his score was negated. Valladares came up with another clutch save in the 69th minute. Zusi, who was particularly active all night after sitting out the win over Panama because of yellow card accumulation, sent a ball into Dempsey in the center of the box and he leaned into a point-blank header. The ball bounced off of Valladares’ hands and Michael Bradley sent a follow-up shot too high. Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0 The Associated Press Copyright (2013) Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies at 33 via Rickey.org Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings, 33, dies in car accident in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (AP) — Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said. Hastings, who was 33, was described by many of his colleagues as an unfailingly bright and hard-charging reporter who wrote stories that mattered. Most recently, he wrote about politics for the news website BuzzFeed, where the top editor said colleagues were devastated by the loss. “Michael was a great, fearless journalist with an incredible instinct for the story, and a gift for finding ways to make his readers care about anything he covered from wars to politicians,” said Ben Smith, BuzzFeed’s editor-in-chief. Smith said he learned of the death from a family member. Authorities said there was a car crash early Tuesday in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles that killed a man, but coroner’s officials could not confirm whether Hastings was the victim. Hastings won a 2010 George Polk Award for magazine reporting for his Rolling Stone cover story “The Runaway General.” His story was credited with ending Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s career after it revealed the military’s candid criticisms of the Obama administration. Hastings quoted McChrystal and his aides mocking Obama administration officials, including Vice President Joe Biden, over their war policies. At a Pentagon ceremony for his subsequent retirement in 2010, McChrystal made light of the episode in his farewell address. The four-star general warned his comrades in arms, “I have stories on all of you, photos of many, and I know a Rolling Stone reporter.” When he died, Hastings was a contributing editor at Rolling Stone, where Managing Editor Will Dana was quoted Tuesday saying Hastings exuded “a certain kind of electricity” that exists in great reporters whose stories burn to be told. “I’m sad that I’ll never get to publish all the great stories that he was going to write, and sad that he won’t be stopping by my office for any more short visits which would stretch for two or three completely engrossing hours,” Dana said. Hastings was also an author of books about the wars. “The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan” was published late last year and details shocking exploits of the military overseas. In 2010, with the publication of “I Lost My Love in Baghdad,” Hastings told the story of being a young war correspondent whose girlfriend died in Iraq. In the summer 2013 issue of Vermont Life magazine, Hastings was quoted telling an audience at the Burlington Book Festival that he doesn’t believe in objectivity in journalism. “What I try to do is be intellectually honest in my writing,” he said. Hastings’ family moved to Vermont when he was 16, a state he told the magazine was his “spiritual home.” According to the magazine, he lived in New York with his wife. Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies The Associated Press Copyright (2013) Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Alan, Brittney, Jenna, Paul – Meet the Top 20 – So You Think You Can Dance 10 – Video via Rickey.org Alan, Brittney, Jenna, Paul – Meet the Top 20 – So You Think You Can Dance 10 – Video Dang, ballroom dancing is fun to watch! I really liked this performance. Very fast, very energetic. The pairs had great chemistry, and their style of dance seems like it should serve them well as they explore other genres during this season! The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

BluPrint and Jade – Meet the Top 20 – So You Think You Can Dance 10 – Video via Rickey.org BluPrint and Jade – Meet the Top 20 – So You Think You Can Dance 10 – Video This performance didn’t impress me as much as their auditions at first, but then it kicked into gear towards the end and I enjoyed it a lot more. That was down not to the dancers (who are great), but to the choreographer, Christopher Scott, who crafted a slow build into the dance. The judges and audience loved the whole thing, though, and that’s what really counts here! Watch their video below. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Jasmine, Mackenzie, Tucker, Nico – Meet the Top 20 – So You Think You Can Dance 10 – Video via Rickey.org Jasmine, Mackenzie, Tucker, and Nico perform during their Top 20 reveal on So You Think You Can Dance season 10! I’ll admit, contemporary dance isn’t really my bag, but these folks did such a passionate performance here tonight. By the interview at the end, Tucker is in tears. The dancers are so good that they make the routine look easy, which is unfortunate for the wow factor, but looks good for the judges. Watch their dance video below! The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Twisted – Episode 3 – Video Preview – PSA de Resistance via Rickey.org Here’s the video preview of Twisted Episode 3: “PSA de Resistance” on ABC Family. I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! Twisted 1×03 ‘PSA de Resistance’ – Jo tries something new and participates in a sobriety skit at school, but it doesn’t go well. Elsewhere, Kyle questions Karen about the missing photo of Aunt Tara’s necklace; and Danny tries to reconnect with Lacey. Original Air Date: Jun 25, 2013 on ABC Family The Latest on Twisted Twisted – Episode 3 – Video Preview – PSA de ResistanceTwisted – Series Premiere – Recap: Persona Non GrataTwisted – Episode 2 – Video Preview – Grief Is a Five Letter Word‘Pretty Little Liars’ and ‘Twisted’ premiere dates setTwisted – Someone Like You – The X Factor Audition All posts on Twisted Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Aaron, Alexis, and Curtis – Meet the Top 20 – So You Think You Can Dance 10 – Video via Rickey.org Aaron, Alexis, and Curtis – Meet the Top 20 – So You Think You Can Dance 10 – Video Tap dancers on this show seem to occupy an odd space. On one hand, when they’re great, they’re really, really great (like the three in this performance). On the other, their tap skills might not translate as well to other genres the way other styles can. With this competitions housing three tappers, I’m interested to see what the rest of the season will hold. Watch the video below and be dazzled by their rhythm and their charm! The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor