New ban forbids Americans from adopting Russian children

Courtesy of Mission to Unreached Peoples

On Friday Russian President Putin passed a law that bans Americans from adopting children in Russia. The bill, which will become active on January 1st, will be preventing 46 pending adoptions, according to Russia's child-rights commissioner and ban proponent, Pavel Astakhov.

Funny people scare me

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I've been a drama geek since my junior year of high school. Being a relatively reserved person, drama clubs have been a form of release for me once a week. 

Over the years I've made a lot of friends in between improv and rehearsals for school plays. Drama people are the most extroverted, shameless and eccentric characters you will ever meet.

Spider-Man dies in new comic

Courtesy of Marvel

This is just... Jeez, why?

Marvel Entertainment is going in a new direction with the beloved superhero, originally created by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee. Dan Slott, who's been writing the comics for about 100 issues said it was time to "shake up the mix."

The Carrie Diaries looks promising- if you've never watched SATC

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During the final episode of Gossip Girl (I didn't care enough to watch, did you?) viewers were introduced to a young Carrie Bradshaw in a promo for The Carrie Diaries. 

Based on the Sex and the City prequel by Candace Bushnell, it stars AnnaSophia Robb as the mini fashionista in the '80s, before she became a journalist and best-selling author.

My eggnog brings all the boys to the yard

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The world didn't end, shocker there. Can we please stop the apocalyptic memes now?

Plus if the world ended that really would have put a damper on my birthday party on Saturday. It probably would have looked like this 

Tim Burton teams up with Winona Ryder for Killers video

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I've heard some say that Tim Burton has lost his touch. I strongly disagree, especially after watching The Killers' music video for "Here With Me," starring Winona Ryder. The two collaborated on the 1988 film Beetlejuice and two years later on Edward Scissorhands.

Ladies: Would you prefer to get hit on in daytime?

Courtesy of Sony Pictures

As shocking as that sounds, this doesn't just happen to Cameron Diaz in her crappy romantic comedies. This could actually become a regular occurrence in real life, thanks to dating expert, Adam LoDolce who has launched a campaign/instructional film called Go Talk to Her.

Weed legalized in Colorado and Washington

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When I first moved to Cambridge to finish high school, a classmate turned to me and said: "You're from California, right? Is it legal to smoke weed there?"

I hated to disappoint my new friend in saying that no, it was not. Although last month Colorado and Washington state decriminalized the use of marijuana.

This increased support for the legalization of marijuana can be attributed to the increasing number of women for the cause,

Is university worth the money anymore?

Jonah Hill makes a cute hot dog in Accepted, courtesy of Universal

The way things are looking nowadays, dropping out of college seems like a very appealing idea.

College is 50% more expensive than it was 30 years ago. You could get a student loan, but that'll leave you with massive debt after graduation. No matter, with the current job market you'll be able to pay that off in... Never mind, you're screwed.

Awkward: Watching a sex scene with your parents

Courtesy of Sony Pictures

Remember how I was talking about quality family time? I kind of want to die when a sex scene comes on while I'm sitting next to my parents, especially my dad. Something tells me they feel the same way.

No place like home

Courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

After about three months away at University in England, I'm finally home for Christmas. I feel like The Wizard of Oz's Dorothy when she wakes up back in Kansas. You're all here! And I'm never leaving home ever, ever again! 

Keep skin soft in winter

Courtesy of Rolling Stone

I hate what winter does to my face. The minute I walk out the door I get bitchslapped by the wind and it's a nightmare trying to keep it from drying out. To make matters worse, my skin is really sensitive.

I realized that I had to switch up my skincare routine.

How to stay out of the Friend Zone

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Chris Rock once said that women don't have male friends. They're all just... Maybe just see for yourself.

Tips for bikini season

Courtesy of Victoria's Secret

I know it's winter, but for those of you flying somewhere warm for the holidays, you might want a look see. Plus it's never too early to prepare.

I found Rihanna's swimsuits

If marriage is dead, why is everyone getting married?

Courtesy of New Line Cinema

Last year I attended an engagement party. I was a freshman in college and a friend of a friend was getting married. On a whirlwind trip to Barcelona, her boyfriend of four years popped the question. Keep in mind she was my age, 19 years old.

My first question was whether the bride-to-be was pregnant. 

I have a bad taste in women

I remember being starstruck in London. Twice, actually. The first time was when my dad and I went to see The Misanthrope in the West End, starring my favorite actress, Keira Knightley. I think we were in the third row. I was so in awe. Someone whose face I had seen on big screens and TVs, not to mention buses was now standing a few feet in front of me. I wondered if anyone else was fangirling as hard as I was that night. 

Ashton Kutcher is playing Steve Jobs

Courtesy of Collider

Excuse me while I go kill myself.

This is one of many casting decisions that have frustrated me over the past year. These include Lindsay Lohan's turn as Elizabeth Taylor in Liz and Dick. However the difference between these two situations is that Lindsay can act.

And now something to ruin your day

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This couple broke up and wrote a song about it. And recorded themselves singing and dancing to it. Um...

Is this the new cool way to end a relationship?

Can men and women be "just friends"?

Courtesy of MGM

"Men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way."

This is the famous line said by Billy Crystal's titular character in When Harry Met Sally. His wry explanation always gets a lot of laughs thanks to the late screenwriter, Nora Ephron but the question remains: Can men and women have a platonic relationship?