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Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Donates to Gaza Relief Effort: A Stand for Palestinian Civilians and the Controversy and Backlash Surrounding the Announcement

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In the midst of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Selena Gomez’s makeup brand, Rare Beauty, has taken a stand by expressing its concerns and offering support to the Palestinian civilians affected by the ongoing violence. Despite facing backlash for her initial neutral stance on the conflict, Gomez and her brand have now pledged donations to organizations providing urgent care on the ground. In this article, we will delve into Rare Beauty’s statement and explore the controversy surrounding it.

Rare Beauty’s Statement: A Call for Support

Rare Beauty, through an Instagram post, expressed its devastation over the images and reports coming from the Middle East. Thousands of innocent Palestinian civilians have lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes, with millions more displaced and lacking access to vital resources. The brand emphasized the need to protect Palestinian civilians, particularly children. Rare Beauty also condemned all forms of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.

The makeup brand announced its commitment to making donations to organizations providing urgent care on the ground. These include the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies, the Magen David Adom (Israel’s national emergency service), the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, and UNICEF. By supporting these organizations, Rare Beauty aims to contribute to the provision of urgent medical relief and resources to the children of Gaza.

Controversy and Backlash

After Rare Beauty announced its intentions to support those affected by the conflict, the brand faced criticism and calls for a boycott. Some individuals questioned the authenticity of the statement, while others accused Rare Beauty’s CEO, Scott Friedman, of being a Zionist. Claims were made that the donations would indirectly fund the ongoing conflict in Gaza. These controversies surrounding the brand’s involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict have sparked heated discussions on social media. People took to social media to express their anger over the announcement.

Rare Beauty’s Commitment to Inclusivity

Rare Beauty highlighted that the DNA of their company is rooted in inclusivity. The brand prides itself on having a diverse workforce comprising individuals from various backgrounds, including race, creed, sexuality, gender identity, and religion. Many of their employees have been directly impacted by the recent violence. Recognizing the diversity within their community, Rare Beauty called for kindness and compassion among its followers during these difficult times.

Selena Gomez’s Stand: From Neutrality to Support

Selena Gomez, the face behind Rare Beauty, initially faced criticism for her neutral stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. However, she later clarified her position, expressing her sorrow over the violence and her desire to protect all people, especially children. Gomez acknowledged that a social media post alone would not be enough to bring an end to the conflict but emphasized her commitment to standing against hate and violence. Her first post on her Instagram said, “I’ve been taking a break from social media because my heart breaks to see all of the horror, hate, violence, and terror that’s going on in the world. People being tortured and killed or any act of hate toward any one group is horrific. We need to protect ALL people, especially children and stop the violence for good. I’m sorry if my words will never be enough for everyone or a hashtag. I just can’t stand by innocent people getting hurt. That’s what makes me sick. I wish I could change the world. But a post won’t. Love, Selena.”

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Rare Beauty’s Impact: A Call for Unity

Rare Beauty’s involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict has sparked intense debates across social media platforms. While some individuals remain skeptical of the brand’s intentions, others have praised Gomez and her team for taking a stand and using their platform to raise awareness. The controversy surrounding Rare Beauty’s statement has ignited conversations about the role of brands in addressing global issues and the responsibility they hold in promoting unity and compassion. It also started conversations about whether celebrities should speak out on international issues.

The Power of Social Media in Activism

The controversy surrounding Rare Beauty serves as a reminder of the power of social media in activism. Selena Gomez’s large following on Instagram, with over 430 million followers, amplifies her reach and impact. While her initial neutrality drew criticism, her subsequent statements and Rare Beauty’s donations highlight the potential for celebrities and brands to use their platforms to raise awareness, challenge injustice, and make a difference in the world. However, Rare Beauty’s call to action has also caused people on social media to question Gomez’s motivation in asking for donations.

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Sharon Bush Wasn’t Allowed To Attend The George H.W. Bush Funeral

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Sharon Bush, with little surprise to anyone, was once again turned a blind eye by ex-husband Neil Bush during the passing of her children’s grandfather. The 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush, passed away on November 30th, 2018 at the age of 94. The natural motherly instincts held within Sharon Bush’s heart left her children, Lauren, Pierce, and Ashley, with open arms to grieve in. Sharon had hoped to extend this support to her children and their family members at the funeral of her ex-father in law. She had made clear her hopes of attending the celebration of life for her children’s grandfather, but received only a petty note from not Neil himself, but from his secretary, that there were simply not enough pews in the National Cathedral to squeeze in Sharon Bush according to PageSix. Sharon’s 23-year long marriage with ex-husband Neil Bush left her reasonably wishing to pay respects to her former father-in-law. Saddened by the actions and disregards of Neil Bush, Sharon Bush respectfully accepted her circumstance as her three children children sorrowed at 11am EST, December 5th in Washington D.C.  

The Spotlight shone on Sharon the day after the Washington funeral when The Daily Mail produced an uninformed and inappropriately skewed article pertaining to Sharon Bush’s whereabouts during the D.C. service. The Daily Mail article’s brash attitude and tone toward Sharon promoted their websites traffic by producing misrepresented and distorted work. This article focused on an Instagram post by Sharon Bush. A picture of Sharon and her friends, Anne Heart and Cynthia Germanotta, captioned “Taking a break from watching my daughters speak at the funeral procession. A girlfriends lunch with the fabulous Anne and Cynthia. #godblessfriends”, was posted during the service she had longed to attend.

Surrounding herself with friends while she was not allowed to be by her children as they mourned the death of their grandfather, was twisted by Daily Mail to corrupt the image of Sharon. It wasn’t until an article posted by Page Six that finally the trust came out about Sharon’s whereabouts during the service. The Daily Mail made wild insinuations as they headlined their article “Neil Bush’s ex-wife Sharon spends the day lunching with girlfriends while her daughters and the rest of the family lay George H.W. Bush to rest”, assuming Sharon ignored the funeral and made a day with her girlfriends out of it. The Page Six article clearly debunks this inaccurate claim, telling how Sharon’s inclination to attend was audaciously denied by ex-husband Neil Bush and his inability to let go of past matters.

Neil Bush’s lack of concern toward Sharon Bush’s attendance of George H.W. Bush’s funeral service stems from a long past of foregoing actions. As the departed couple’s children grew up, Sharon took on what seemed to be an almost single-mother type parental role. Neil was frequently traveling and out of the house due to the nature of his work. It was Sharon’s goal as a philanthropist and a mother to raise their children with open minds and open hearts. Lauren, Pierce, and Ashley, alongside their mother Sharon, spent numerous hours of their upbringing helping those who are economically and situationally disadvantaged.

Today, Sharon Bush’s children thrive in the philanthropic world– many thanks to their mother’s influence. Sharon’s eldest daughter, Lauren Bush Lauren, married to Ralph Lauren’s son, co-created FEED Projects in 2003. FEED focuses on helping to combat the hunger crisis around the world from the profits of FEED bags and totes. Middle Bush child, Pierce Bush, is the CEO of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Lone Star. This agency works to provide mentorship programs for youth across the country. The youngest sibling, Ashley Bush, works with women in safe houses to obtain their GEDS, along with being a filmmaker. Sharon’s philanthropic ventures include her work with Protein Matrix, a company providing solutions to remedy environmental pollution in wastewater treatments. Sharon is also a board member of the UN Women for Peace to work toward advancing the education and access to resources for women around the world. One of her most primary philanthropic aims was made through her organization, Teddy Shares. Teddy Shares uses profits from its teddy bear sales to give nutritional supplement aids to malnourished areas of Africa. Sharon has even partnered with daughter Lauren’s organization, FEED, to provide aid to even more areas across the world.            

The divorce between Sharon and Neil was anything but private. Public scandals, Neil’s affair, and accusations amidst the two flooded newsstands and headlines. More often than not, Sharon got the short end of the stick on these scandals as support from the Bush empire was on Neil’s blood side. Despite all of the turmoil that arose during the time of their divorce, Sharon Bush still made an effort to publically honor the life of George H.W. Bush, whom was close in her life for 23 years. Days after the death of the 41st president, Sharon posted to Instagram saying, “This is a very sweet picture of my Ashley reading to her grandfather a few months ago. May he Rest In Peace.” Additionally, she posted to Instagram the day of the former presidents funeral service in Washington D.C. stating, “My girls Lauren and Ashley reading scriptures at their grandfathers funeral. So proud of them. May he RIP #proudmama.”               

Even 15 years after Sharon Bush and Neil Bush’s divorce, the discord between the two still stands, as shown by Neil’s indecency during his father’s funeral. He took the day intended to celebrate the long successful life of his father, the grandfather of his children, and used it to once more step on the toes of Sharon Bush.

 

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Love is Dead, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan are Splitting up

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Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan call is quits
After nine years of marriage and one daughter, the couple has announced that they are planning on going their separate ways. The news came out yesterday much to the sadness of fans everywhere. The couple met on the set of their 2006 movie, Step Up. They started dating a short time after the movie finished filming and then they got married in 2009. Jenna gave birth to Everly, their daughter, who is turning five this year.

The couple released a joint statement on their individual Instagram accounts that said there was no scandal or terrible even that led to the demise of their marriage. The statement was sweet and stated that the couple decided that they wanted to lovingly part ways.

“Hey world!

So…We have something we would like to share.

First off, it feels odd that we have to share this kind of thing with everyone, but it’s a consequence of the lives we’ve chosen to lead, which we also happen to be deeply grateful for.  We’re living in an incredible moment in time, but it’s also a time where truth can easily get distorted into “alternative facts” 😉  So we want to share the truth so you know that if you didn’t read it here then it’s most certainly fiction.

We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple.  We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now. There are no secrets nor salacious events at the root of our decision — just two best-friends realizing it’s time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives as possible. We are still a family and will always be loving dedicated parents to Everly. We won’t be commenting beyond this, and we thank you all in advance for respecting our family’s privacy.  Sending lots of love to everyone, Chan&Jenna.”

Jenna did say in her last interview before the news of the split that it was difficult that everyone thought that both her and Channing had the perfect marriage. During her interview with Health Magazine for the March issue, Jenna opened up about her marriage. Jenna talked about how she feels like she never gets time for herself because of the demands of her family and career. The most telling quote in the whole interview gives some major foreshadowing into the future demise of this marriage. Jenna said, “When people say you guys have such a perfect life, I want to scream and tell them no one’s perfect. I think there are such things as great fits. It is a great fit as long as you are growing together, and I think up until this point we’ve really grown together. Even if one starts to grow, the other catches up and vice versa. But I think a couple needs to be conscious and to want to do the work and be willing to look at the parts of you that need work. Both of us have been pretty aware and willing to do that. We’ve always had the same values. But we’re not perfect! Are you kidding? We fight like other couples, we disagree about things, we have days where we don’t really like each other.”

The couple has not made an additional statement, but like most people in the world we are devastated over this last celeb couple splitting up.

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Donald Jr.’s Rumored Affair with Singer Aubrey O’Day has Yet to be Confirmed

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aubrey-oday-djt-affair-hintMore details are coming to light about the divorce between Donald Trump, Jr. and his wife, Vanessa. Although it has yet to be confirmed, many media outlets are reporting an affair happened between Don Jr. and the singer, Aubrey O’Day. O’Day appeared on the fifth season of Celebrity Apprentice where she met Don Jr. and even admitted on the show that she had a crush on him. Even though there were never any public rumors about the two during that time, now a lot of information is coming to light that implicates the two had an affair.

During the show, the ex-Danity Kane singer even admitted that she had a crush on Don Jr. and at some point during an interview said, “Don Jr. makes me nervous, because his opinion means a lot. He’s done this for a very long time. And also, I have a very big crush on him, so I don’t want to disappoint him.”

The revelation at the time in 2012 didn’t mean a whole lot but now that Don Jr. is getting divorced, both that quote and many of O’Day’s twitter posts are all pointing towards an affair. Sources are also confirming to media outlets that the affair was even found out my Vanessa who then called to confront O’Day about the affair. According to USWeekly, a source came forward and said that Vanessa found emails between her husband and O’Day. Vanessa decided to confront O’Day about the affair. She called O’Day with her children on the phone with the intent to shame and humiliate O’Day. Vanessa was pregnant at the time with her fourth child and was “crazy with jealousy” according to a source.

The affair began in 2011 and appeared to go through 2012. A source close to O’Day told USWeekly that the affair was very intense. The source said, “When it started, he and Aubrey were very serious all of a sudden. He told her it was over with his wife, that they were separated and he didn’t love her — all of that stuff. Aubrey fell for him hard,” adds the insider. “She thought they were going to be together for real.”

There were clues on her social media that she was with someone that time but she never mentioned who it was. She posted some very cryptic tweets about being in love and taking trips with a loved one. When asked who she was referring to, she only gave a coy answer. She told media outlets that her boyfriend wished to remain anonymous.

Sources have also come forward to say that Don Jr. was going to leave his wife but his father stepped in and talked some sense into him. Don Jr. went back to his wife and O’Day went on to write a song titled, “DJT”, which people now think the song written after the affair was called off. The song title also happens to be the initials of Donald John Trump, Jr. and the lyrics speak of a tumultuous relationship between two people.

Neither party has come forward to confirm the rumor but enough sources have come forward with information that seems to confirm the affair.

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Horrible Person, Josh Duggar, Files Another Lawsuit Against the Release of Molestation Investigation

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Well file this under we hop you got what’s coming to you, Josh Duggar has filed another lawsuit against Arkansas officials saying that they illegally released documents regarding the investigation into the alleged sexual molestation of four of his sisters and a babysitter when he was younger. This is the second lawsuit that Josh Duggar has filed over the same issue. That lawsuit was thrown out and it appears that this time he is alleging that Arkansas officials went against policy by releasing the documents about the molestation.

Duggar is claiming that the documents that were released caused him extreme emotional distress. The lawsuit states that, “The facts included in said investigation records were not a matter of public records, and, in fact, were protected from disclosure by Arkansas state law.”

The lawsuit states that the city and county officials in Springdale and Washington County illegally released documents regarding an investigation in an allegation of sexual abuse in 2006. The investigation was performed by the Springdale Police Department, acting in cooperation with the Arkansas State Police.

The investigation originally started because the police received an anonymous tip that Josh had fondled 5 underage girls in 2002 and 2003. Four of those five girls were his sisters and even though he admitted that he did indeed sexually abuse those 5 girls, he never received any punishment. The documents were released in 2015 and cost him his spot on the popular TLC show “19 and Counting”. Once the documents were made public, the sisters confirmed that he did touch them inappropriately. This then led to the cancellation of the show. Duggar is claiming that the documents caused him to lose his job and substantial income.

This is another bid to try and salvage an unsalvageable reputation. He was also caught cheating on his wife by using Ashley Madison and then had to go to rehab for sex addiction. In Touch Weekly reported that sources close to the family are saying that rehab has not changed Josh Duggar one bit. The source alleges that Josh has always had a wandering eye and rehab has not changed that.

We really hope that this lawsuit gets throw out too.

 

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