Saudi Blogger Begins Sentence of 1000 Lashes For Sabotage - 50 Lashes Every Friday

Raif Badawi, who runs a blog on human rights and social change, was arrested in 2012 and sentenced to 10 years in prison as well as 1000 lashes. He has began his flogging sentence which is portioned at 50 lashes every Friday. His crime is that his blog supposedly insults religious figures and the regime in Saudi Arabia. Raif has always denied these charges.

As the 31-year-old father of three received his first 50 lashes today, his wife Ensaf Haidar, who lives almost 6,000 miles away in Quebec, says it is too much to bear. She has accused the government of killing her husband week by week - and spoke of her agony at ‘watching him die one lash at a time.’

The US Supreme Court Agrees To Rule On Gay Marriage

The Supreme Court agreed Friday to resolve the national debate over same-sex marriage once and for all. The justices will consider four cases from Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, consolidated and heard together. They will hear 2 1/2 hours of oral arguments in April and issue a ruling before the current term ends in late June.

The new challenges to gay marriage bans are destined to become even more of a landmark than those decided by the court in 2013 — United States v. Windsor, which forced the federal government to recognize gay marriages, and Hollingsworth v. Perry, which made California the 13th state to allow them.

Oby Ezekwesili Slams President Jonathan For Campaign Visit to Maiduguri

President Goodluck Jonathan made a surprise call at a military base in Maiduguri yesterday as a way to boost the morale of the soldiers for the Armed Forces Rememberance Day. But not everyone is empressed. On my FB where I shared the news, someone called it "campaingning and not caring."

Former minister of education and Oby Ezekwesili seems to agree, as she expressed her anger and disgust on Twitter. She also reminds the president of the promises he made and failed to the Chibok parents after the #BringBackOurGirls online activism.

Whose side are you on, all I can say is 'at least he finally visited.'

Angelina Jolie And Jennifer Aniston At The Critics Choice Awards Red Carpet - First Time In 6 Years

Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston became joined at the hip by the media since Brad Pitt left his marriage with Aniston to hook up with Jolie in 2005. Brad and Angelina finally got married last year after 6 children, 3 adopted. But whether the two women are on good terms or not, they often try not to be at the same events, or be on the red carpet at the same time. The Oscars back in 2009 was the last time it happened.

It happened again yesterday at the Critics' Choice Awards event. Angelina was nominated for Best Director and Jennifer for Best Actress, so I guess there was no way to avoid this one. According to reports, both actresses arrived just minutes apart, with Jennifer arriving first and Angelina a few minutes later. Jennifer Aniston came with fiance Justin Theroux flashing her engagement ring, but Angelina walked the red carpet alone, but with her wedding ring. Pics below...

Yaya DaCosta Promotes Whitney Houston Movie With #IAmEveryWoman Photo Campaign

The Whitney Houston biopic starring actress Yaya Dacosta, and directed by Angela Basset will be premiering on Lifetime Network tomorrow January 17th and to promote it, the star actress who plays the title role of legendary sonstress Whitney Houston has shot a series of photos in honor one of the singer's classic songs - I am Everywoman.

Yaya says she enjoyed filming the song in the new biopic and was motivated to create this campaign as way to pay homage to Whitney, and to a few of the women who have inspired her personally. She recalls that ‘I’m Every Woman’ is a song that embodies Whitney's hope that women love, encourage, support and appreciate each other.

In the #IAmEveryWoman photo campaign, Yaya poses in some iconic photos by woman such as Naomi Campbell, Meryl Streep, Frida, Lucy, Eartha Kitt, Pam Grier, Audrey Hepburn and more.

Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo Reveal Messy Breakup Over Car Gift

Why are breakups always often messy? Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks went their separate ways a few months ago and we assumed it was mutual and amicable. But now she's talking about it, and it's not nice. Worse, Jason is spreading stuff on the internet to get back at her. How juvenile right? Though some say she started it by discussing the breakup with the media first.

Well, she was asked in an interview with Power 105’s The Breakfast Club yesterday, how they broke up and she revealed that he just cut her off. She said she kept calling his phone but he never picked and she didn't even know they were officially broken up when he revealed it to the press.

Police Defend Using Real Black Men For Target Practice In Miami Florida

Woody Deant, pictured above, and a few other real black men are speaking out to an NBC News reporter who is investigating the use of the men's photos for police training target practice. Unbelievably, the police are defending their actions. There was an uproar on Twitter after the report aired.

Woody Deant's photo was discovered by his sister, an army player, as she was about to use the police shooting range with her team for their annual training. To her shock, one of the images was her brother from his mug shot taken 15 years ago, and it was riddled by bullets.

Is The Moon A Planet Or A Star? What is It?

An argument broke out recently between QVC host Shawn Killinger and designer Isaac Mizrahi on a segment on the home-shopping network about the moon. The two were debating whether the Moon is a planet or a star. It started when she said the clothes designs reminded her of the earth's picture from the planet moon. Then she changed her mind and said the moon is a star.

But Mizrahi, the designer was having none of that! “No, the Moon is a planet, darling.” he insisted. But it seemed someone off camera had told her she was right, and moon was not a planet so she pushed back, “Don’t look at me like that! The sun is a star!” Mizrahi said he didn't know "what the Sun is” but he was sure the moon was a planet. One of the models couldn't stop laughing, facepalming herself in shame for both of them.

So what do you think, is the moon a planet or star, or what?

Rhode Bros Twins Come Out To Dad As Gay - His Response Will Make You Cry

Aaron and Austin Rhodes are twin brothers from Los Angeles who run a Youtube channel. In their latest video, the twins decided to come out as gay to their fans, but before then, they also have to let their father know. The dad is in Ohio and so they tell him over the phone while the camera roll. The video has since gone viral with over 5 million views in 2 days!

Before Aaron could tell their dad the big news, they first break down in emotional tears of dread, but his answer got them crying again. You have to see it. Watch below....

Omawumi Holds Court Wedding With Fiance Tosin Yusuf [Photos]

Wonder Woman singer Omawumi had her court wedding with fiance Tosin Yusuf today January 16th at the Ikoyi Registry in Lagos. The couple got engaged last year after dating for several years. They also have a 4 year old daughter. It has been reported for months now that Omawumi is pregnant with their second child, but there is no confirmation. RML wishes them all the best! Check out more photos below...