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Brad Vows He’ll ‘Never, Ever’ Marry Again; Selena Gomez Leaves Rehab ‘In A Better Head Space’

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Brad Vows He’ll ‘Never, Ever’ Marry Again After Nightmare Divorce!

Brad Vows He’ll ‘Never, Ever’ Marry Again After Nightmare Divorce!

Brad Pitt has vowed never to get married again after his nightmare divorce from Angelina Jolie!

“No way would Brad ever get married again,” a source close to the Fight Club star told Radar.

“He has said that Angie was enough for him and he is never, ever going to do that again,” the insider snitched.

Pitt famously left his wife Jennifer Aniston after meeting Jolie and falling in love with her while filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith — a move that shocked Hollywood.

Selena Gomez Leaves Rehab ‘In A Better Head Space’

Selena Gomez has left rehab after about a month spending time dealing with mental health issues.

A source told E! News Opens a New Window. that Gomez, 26, is now “doing much better” and feeling “refreshed and is in a better head space.”

As Radar reported, Gomez checked into an East Coast treatment facility in early October to deal with an emotional breakdown.

Gomez’s mental health crisis hit while she was hospitalized for low white blood cell count Opens a New Window. one year after undergoing a kidney transplant, and she has been open about her issues with anxiety and depression in the past.

She also struggled with the news her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber Opens a New Window. , got married to rebound Hailey Baldwin Opens a New Window. .

However, “Selena benefited tremendously from [rehab],” an insider told Radar, adding, “She will still continue to work with therapists and a psychiatrist and is committed to making sure that she stays healthy both mentally and physically.”

That means not going back to performing anytime soon.

Gomez, said the source, “wants to lay low for a while and Opens a New Window. isn’t ready to go full force into working yet.”

Blac Chyna Shares a Rare Photo of Dream Kardashian!

Can you believe Dream Kardashian is about to turn 2?

That’s right! Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna’s daughter will celebrate her second birthday on Nov. 10. Ahead of the special day, the Lashed Cosmetics founder took to Instagram to share a rare photo of her baby girl in her stroller with a pacifier and an adorable hat. “Few more days until Dreams 2nd Birthday 11/10,” Chyna captioned the sweet social media photo of her daughter.

Two years ago, E! News confirmed the then-couple had welcomed their baby girl, weighing 7 lbs., 5 oz. via C-section.

“She is gorgeous and has tons of hair!” a source told E! News at the time.

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Is It True That Marijuana Really Makes You Horny

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For millennia, marijuana has been used as an aphrodisiac to make people more horny. It has been used in ancient cultures to increase libido, produce prolonged erections, delay climax, assist in lubrication and loosen sexual inhibitions.

For most users, cannabis heightens all your senses, puts you in a relaxed state and gives your a feeling of connectedness to your partner. Research suggests “that marijuana use is predictive of lower levels of aggression towards one’s partner.”

What’s happening? THC, the psychoactive cannabinoid in marijuana, releases dopamine in the brain. Dopamine acts as a neurotransmitter and it mimics anandamide, the naturally occurring neurochemical.

Here are a few ways in which marijuana can enhance your love life:

Increased Stamina

Marijuana appears to delay ejaculation for most men. The science is unclear, but many suggest that cannabis eliminates stress and allows your brain to “just go with the flow.” Marijuana also creates a sensation of time slowing down, allowing the user to be more in the moment.

Related: Want To Set The Mood? Try These 7 Sexy Weed Strains

Achieve Orgasm

About one third of American women report difficulty achieving orgasm. When cannabis is consumed, it activates a receptor in your endocannabinoid system, creating physical and mental stimulation.  According to Dr. Mitch Earleywine, professor of psychology at the State University of New York: “The CB1 receptor seems to be involved in improved tactile sensations and general euphoria.”

Intensify Orgasms

Once again, there is no clear science here. But the intensity of the sexual activity is heightened under the influence of cannabis, especially among women. Dr. Earleywine attributes this sensation to the CB1 receptor’s ability to convert the THC into a more tactile experience. The euphoric feeling lasts longer, or at least the perception is that the orgasm is longer. And whether it is perception or reality, the smile is the same.

Related: Marijuana As A Sexual Aid? Here’s What The Experts Say

Eliminate Stress

Anxiety and stress are sex killers. For most people, marijuana is a stress reliever and calms down your active brain. There is nothing worse than trying to enjoy an intimate moment when you’re stressing out about your job or your bank account.

A Word Of Warning

Chronic, long-term cannabis consumption in some people can cause low motivation. And, unfortunately, this includes sexual activity.

Iliana Eve Makes A Return To Music After Traumatic Home Invasion On 4/20

Iliana Eve got her professional start in the music business with a single that premiered on Billboard and was released with Snoop Dogg’s record label, Doggy Style Records. Shortly after, Iliana trended with MTV’s Funny Mike (aka 22 Savage) for the song “Kylie’s Daddy,” which debut on TMZ and went viral.

Iliana then went on to record a song called “Mommy,” receiving international attention. The heavy-hearted tune deals with the topic of sexual abuse and was inspired by Korn’s “Daddy,” a song that addressed similar issues, released in 1994. The metal frontman’s late wife, Deven Davis, was a supporter of Iliana and involved in the production of the song “Mommy.”

But tragedy struck on April 20, 2017, putting an abrupt end to Iliana’s lucky-steak. Iliana and her father, producer Jonathan Hay, were violently attacked in a home invasion and kidnapping allegedly perpetrated by their former neighbor.

The stress caused by this situation shut Iliana’s desire to record music for some time, as she struggled to come to terms with the severe incident. Hay, who is not only her father but also her producer, continued to release some of Iliana’s music: tracks that had been recorded before the horrendous attack. One of those songs, “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” was featured on two #1 Billboard albums- Jazz [Deluxe] and The Whoodlum Ball.

At just 16-years-old, Iliana has also released successful songs with Kxng Crooked, Cyhi The Prynce , and Royce The 5’9″.

This past October, a year and a half after the home invasion, Iliana Eve got back into the recording studio. Record producer Ranna Royce helped mentor her back into the creative space of music, she told The Fresh Toast.

Iliana recorded “Love You Goodbye” with Boosie Badazz artist T-Rell and “Message In The Bottle” with Yung Bleu for the album Jail Tattoos, an upcoming album produced by Royce and Hay and featuring yours truly, to be released on November 9.

Iliana is recording an additional three songs for Jail Tattoos (Deluxe) that will be released on December 7 through Hoodlum Ball Records and Mike Smith’s SMH Records (the label of BET’s One Shot with DJ Khaled, T.I., Remy Ma, and Sway Calloway).

I spoke with Royce who told me, “I’m so elated to see Iliana recording music again. She’s extremely gifted and her musical process is so organic. Iliana does not use cannabis products and Jonathan and I are very mindful of making sure cannabis isn’t around her, despite some of the music she’s involved with advocates for smoking weed. Jonathan is open about his use of cannabis with all three of his children and family.”

Can Marijuana Really Cure Cancer? Here’s The Science

To delve into the literature on medical marijuana can, at times, feel like wading into a sea of nonsense. But one of the claims that seems on its face to rank among the most supremely bullshittiest turns out to be… an astonishing breakthrough that will astonish you: Cannabis actually can cure cancer.

Provided your cancer is a brain tumor, and you are a laboratory rat.

Let’s back up a sec. Cannabinoids—the active ingredients in marijuana, which include THC as well as nearly one hundred other related chemicals—work in the body by stimulating a network of receptors. Actually, it’s a series of networks. CB1 receptors, for instance, are found throughout the brain and nerve ends, while CB2 receptors congregate in the immune system. The first cannabinoid receptor was not found until the 1980s, and that was soon followed up with the discovery of endocannabinoids, the body’s own cannabis-like chemicals. Considering the relatively short time we have known about the endocannabinoid system and the obvious legal impediments to marijuana research, we know very little about what cannabinoids do and why we make them.

Nevertheless, the diversity and abundance of the endocannabinoid system is the chief physiological support for the concept of medical marijuana. Everything from mood disorders to nerve diseases to autoimmune illnesses may reasonably be speculated to have a potential cannabis treatment.

Cancer, though, does seem a stretch. First of all, it’s not one disease, but many, although they all manifest in uncontrollable, and sometimes fatal, cell growth. And secondly, cannabinoids play no known role in cell growth.

And yet, since the late 1990s, Dr. Manuel Guzmán, biology professor at Complutense University in Madrid, Spain, has been pursuing the question of whether the brain’s cannabinoid receptors, particularly in the brain, might defend against tumors. According to a series of studies Guzmán has co-authored, the answer might be “Yes.” In 15 years of treating brain tumors in lab mice with a chemical cocktail primarily composed of THC, Guzmán has seen cancer growth halted in one third of his subjects and—astonishingly!—it was reversed in another third, until the tumors were completely eliminated.

In 2006, Dr. Guzman published in The British Journal of Cancer the results of the first clinical trial on humans. Nine subjects with an aggressive form of brain cancer called “glioblastoma” that had resisted traditional interventions were treated with Guzmán’s THC mix. All nine responded at least partially. Such a small sample is, of course, statistically insignificant, but it does certainly suggest that further research is worthwhile.

You might want to pause before engaging in a little homegrown experimentation. Guzmán bathed his subjects’ tumors with a cannabinoid solution that was delivered via a catheter stuck directly into the brain—not the mellowest way to ingest weed. Alas, there is no evidence that smoked marijuana targets brain tumors or can deliver medically effective dosages.

Here’s How To Send A ‘Congrats’ Letter To Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

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If you’re feeling a little left out of the congratulatory baby fuss surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, you can just invite yourself into the massive hubbub by sending them a lovely card. A handwritten one.

Last month, Kensington Palace announced to the world that the newlyweds are expecting their first child next spring, and you don’t have to miss out on the opportunity to congratulate them personally vs. leaving a comment on their Instagram.

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As an added plus, the couple has been known to respond to those who send them greetings. Here’s the trick.

Although Meghan and Harry live at Kensington Palace, their mailing address is at Clarence House. So, if you want to send a card, here’s how to address it:

TRH Duke & Duchess of Sussex
Clarence House
London SW1A 1BA
United Kingdom

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The couple has reportedly sent “thank you” notes to those who have sent congratulation letters on their birthdays and wedding. And while it’s not guaranteed, you probably have a better chance of getting a response if you include your return address.

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Need help writing that letter? Gert’s Royals has a step-by-step guide that lays it all out for you, from formatting to suggested verbiage. But don’t hold your breath for a response, even though it has happened before.

According to Elite Daily, who says if you send a card to the Clarence House, “it’s going to be scooped up by the Correspondence Section, who handles all communication between the royals and the public. Technically, you can send letters to other addresses, but it all will eventually be filtered through the Clarence House anyway.”

Think of it like Santa Clause. Sure, you might get a response. But will it really be from Santa himself? Don’t get your hopes up.

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Facebook’s New Feature Gives You 10 Minutes To Delete An Embarrassing Message

Facebook Messenger becomes the latest messaging app to give you the chance to delete embarrassing text. The feature will be available on the Facebook app soon, giving users a 10 minute window to erase a message from their chat history and from the recipient’s inbox.

Facebook published some release notes on the App store where they explained their “unsend” feature and discussed other tweaks that they’ve also added to the app.

Via the App Store:

Remove a message from a chat thread after it’s been sent. If you accidentally send the wrong photo, incorrect information or message the wrong thread, you can easily correct it by removing the message within ten minutes of sending it.”

Despite the fact that you now have the ability to delete a message, the new feature doesn’t guarantee that your message won’t be read, it only guarantees that it’ll disappear if you choose to unsend it within your 10 minute window.

Other messaging apps like WhatsApp and Gmail have similar message deleting features, with WhatsApp giving users up to one hour to delete their messages. Still, there are some drawbacks. WhatsApp can’t completely erase a message, it simply deletes the text while notifying the recipient that a message was deleted. Gmail works differently, holding your email in a queue for a short period of time and guaranteeing that no one will receive your email should you choose to erase it.

In any case, it’s always great to have ways of scrubbing things off the internet, even if the features are still a little clunky. We still don’t have a perfect way of preventing dumb text messages, but we’re getting there.

Marijuana Vs. Fentanyl: Which One Best Fights Pain?

There is plenty of anecdotal evidence showing that medical marijuana could be a reliable treatment for chronic pain conditions. But a lack of ironclad science and legal issues in most parts of the world has prevented the herb from being embraced wholeheartedly by the healthcare community.

Instead, doctors have been on a pill kick for the past couple of decades, doling out thousands of prescriptions for dangerous opioid painkillers. Not only has this trend caused problems with addiction, it has also contributed tragic numbers of overdose deaths. Many have asked: Is it necessary to treat pain with hard drugs that come with such savage repercussions? Well, one Canadian pharmaceutical company intends to find out, according to a report from the Cowichan Valley Citizen.

Ontario-based Tetra Bio-Pharma intends to roll up their sleeves in the coming months to learn more about cannabis versus pain. Specifically, the company will open up a clinical trial that will dig deeper into whether marijuana or fentanyl is more effective at combating the pain often experienced by patients with cancer and other debilitating conditions.

Researchers believe their findings will show that cannabis can hold its own when compared with one of the world’s most potent opioids. The hope is that with the right kind of data, more members of the medical community will start to recognize medical marijuana as an effective pain reliever.

“Medical cannabis may help reduce the use of drugs like fentanyl for treating breakthrough and chronic pain,” CEO Dr. Guy Chamberland said in a news release. “However, unrefuted scientific data on its safety and effectiveness that will satisfy regulators, professional groups and insurers is what’s missing.”

Canada recently legalized marijuana for recreational use. There is some belief that the country could become of the leading medical marijuana research hubs in the world. And those with the power to make it happen aren’t wasting any time. The Canadian government has already put its seal of approval on the company’s clinical trial and it is being overseen by the research firm Sante Cannabis, according to the Citizen.

This is predicted to be the first of many Canadian studies looking into the therapeutic benefits of the cannabis plant.

Perhaps the United States government should take note. Over half the nation has some kind of medical marijuana law on the books, yet the big dogs in Washington continue to hinder research opportunities. Even after some of the leading scientific minds in the land have admitted that pot is an effective treatment for pain. Meanwhile, around 60,000 people drop dead each year from an opioid overdose. The Feds still don’t seem to have any idea how to manage the opioid problem.

Canada has taken a proactive approach to this scourge.

Over the summer, Health Canada imposed restrictions on the marketing tactics used by opioid manufacturers, and some provincial governments have even filed lawsuits against pharmaceutical firms to help offset the costs for dealing with it. Tetra Bio-Pharma hopes to inspire doctors, insurance companies and others in the healthcare field to see how cannabis might be a viable solution.

Michigan Becomes 10th State To Legalize Recreational Marijuana

More states legalized cannabis in yesterday’s midterm elections with Michigan becoming the latest one to legalize adult-use cannabis. Missouri and Utah approved medical cannabis, while North Dakota said no to adult use cannabis. A flurry of places voted to decriminalize cannabis in varying degrees as well.

Kris Krane, President at 4Front Ventures said “Last night was another good night for marijuana policy, as we’ve seen in nearly every election since 2012. The American Public continues to show that they are far ahead of too many of their elected leaders. The ballot initiatives passing in Michigan, Missouri, and Utah, and public rebuke of arch Prohibitionist Pete Sessions is more proof that it is far past time that we adopted sensible marijuana laws and regulations nationwide.”

Michigan

Michigan is now the 10th state to legalize cannabis possession for adults 21 and older, and it is the ninth state to create a program for regulating commercial cultivation and sales for adult use.

Voters passed a ballot initiative to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adult use through the measure known as Proposal 1. Prop 1 was leading 58-42 with 54 percent of precincts reporting when CNN called the election.

“This is yet another historic election for the movement to end marijuana prohibition,” said Steve Hawkins of the Marijuana Policy Project. “Voters have once again sent a message loud and clear that it is time to legalize and regulate marijuana. The victory in Michigan highlights just how widespread support is for marijuana policy reform. This issue does not only enjoy strong support on the coasts but also in the Midwest and all throughout the country.”

Missouri

MPP noted that Missouri is now the 31st state in the nation to pass medical marijuana laws. The measure was leading 64-36 with 49 percent of precincts reporting when The New York Times called the election.

Matthew Schweich, deputy director of the Marijuana Policy Project said,  “Thanks to the unflagging efforts of patients and advocates, Missourians who could benefit from medical marijuana will soon be able to use it without fear of being treated like criminals. We hope lawmakers will implement the measure efficiently and effectively to ensure qualified patients can gain access to their medicine as soon as possible.

Utah

Utah’s medical cannabis ballot measure was leading by a margin of 53 percent to 47 percent yesterday when news affiliates called the outcome a winner. MPP said that last month, backers of Proposition 2 reached an agreement with opponent organizations, legislative leaders, and the governor to support an alternative medical cannabis law that will be enacted in an upcoming special session, regardless of the outcome of the election.

North Dakota

North Dakota voted down adult-use cannabis with 59% against it versus 41% in favor. The legislation was pretty broad with no limits on cultivation or possession. It would also automatically expunge previous cannabis convictions.

Politicians

Representative Pete Sessions from Texas who had been instrumental in blocking cannabis legislation from votes in Congress was defeated. Sessions chaired the House Rules Committee. He lost to a former NFL player and civil rights attorney Colin Allred.

California’s Dana Rohrabacher has been a long-time legalization supporter, but he potentially lost as well. Rohrabacher was an early supporter of changing laws on cannabis, long before it was popular. However, Rohrabacher’s close association with Russia and President Trump caused many to turn on him. Democrat Harley Rouda appears to have won, but late mail-in ballots haven’t been counted and the candidates weren’t declaring a victory yet.

More Changes

Colorado voters approved a proposal to change the definition of help and Wisconsin voters approved several nonbinding cannabis questions on the ballot. Several counties indicated positive responses to various questions about legalization. These positive votes could motivate legislators to pass laws in favor of legalization.

Ohio voters moved to decriminalize cannabis in several cities. Dayton, Fremont, Norwood, Oregon, and Windham all passed measures lowering penalties.  Garrettsville was the only city that rejected the local measure. While it doesn’t change the state law for punishment, it does help people in those local towns.

While it isn’t decriminalizing cannabis convictions, Florida voters did approve an amendment to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions.

This article originally appeared on Green Market Report.

Megyn Kelly Reaches Out To Matt Lauer; Brad Pitt Thinks Angelina Is ‘Purely Trying To Drag Him Through The Mud’

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Megyn Kelly Reaches Out To Matt Lauer – EXCLUSIVE

Megyn Kelly feels betrayed by NBC and isn’t planning to go quietly into retirement. Instead, sources tell STRAIGHT SHUTER that she has already reached out to former NBC King, Matt Lauer, for advice and to discuss the future.

“Megyn walks away very rich. She never needs to work ever again. However, being on TV is like oxygen to Kelly; she cannot be a stay-at-home mom and she has zero plans of retiring. Megyn is already talking with Matt Lauer about the future and doing a new morning show together,” sources tell STRAIGHT SHUTER. “As part of both Matt’s and Megyn’s exit agreement, they signed confidentiality agreements and time limited non-competes. But once the agreed time is up, both would love to return to TV and doing it together would be huge. They both are very angry with how their different situations were handled, and punishing The Today Show by going up against it on Fox News would provide both of them with a certain amount of glee.”

Brad Pitt thinks Angelina is ‘purely trying to drag him through the mud’

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are gearing up for a bitter trial over the custody of their children, and Pitt believes his estranged wife is putting the kids through an unnecessarily damaging experience. Sources close to the situation tell The Blast Pitt feels Jolie is purely trying to drag him through the mud in the upcoming custody trial, and is worried about the longterm effects it will have on their 6 children.

We’re told during the divorce, Pitt has been trying to work out a settlement, and believes there is no reason the two parents can’t split custody 50/50. Jolie, however, wants sole custody of the kids and has been unwavering. Our sources believe the actress is planning on using the airplane incident from 2016, where she accused Pitt of child abuse, as grounds for her receiving full custody. We’re told Pitt’s legal team is not worried about Jolie’s tactics because the actor was never criminally charged with anything, and the custody case is not a criminal matter.

The “World War Z” actor thinks the move by his ex is irresponsible to their children, and feels they have been embarrassed enough during their parents’ public feud. Our source points out that the children are all now older and able to read the news and listen to their friend’s discussions about their famous parents. For now, the trial is set for December 4 and will likely go on for several weeks. Our sources make it clear that Pitt’s ongoing plea to Jolie has been, “Don’t do this to the kids.”

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Demi Lovato is splitting her time between a halfway house and a private home in Los Angeles

Demi Lovato isn’t taking an immediate plunge back into her old lifestyle … she’s splitting her time between a halfway house and a private home in Los Angeles.

TMZ reports that Demi feels the need to spend a big chunk of her time at a sober house — 3 days a week — where there are counselors and people with whom she can relate and share experiences.

At the same time, she wants to resume a normal life and decided to live 4 days a week in a private home.

This Is How Meghan Markle’s Name Will Appear On Her Baby’s Birth Certificate

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal offspring is en route for a Spring arrival, and inquiring minds want to know how the mother-to-be will be signing her name on the li’l one’s birth certificate. Thanks to some digging, we know that “Harry” won’t even appear on the paperwork, and Meghan will be listed under her real name, “Rachel.” (“Meghan” is actually her middle name because Hollywood).

According to Marie Claire, Harry’s full title, “His Royal Highness Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex,” will be used, along with Meghan’s official title: “Rachel Meghan, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex.”

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Royal expert Marlene Koenig tells Marie Claire: “Her name is not a part of her title, so, it will say Rachel Meghan, HRH the Duchess of Sussex.”

The baby will likely use Sussex as his or her last name, following in the footsteps of its parents, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to Town & Country (via Marie Claire). In fact, the kiddo may not even use a last name at all, says Koenig. “In real life, royals do not use a surname. They sign their first name only. Their titles will be on their passports.”

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When Meghan and Harry’s in-laws, Prince William and Kate Middleton, welcomed Prince Louis back in April, his birth certificate listed him as “His Royal Highness Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge.” Kate and William were referred to as “His Royal Highness Prince William Arthur Philip Louis Duke of Cambridge” and “Catherine Elizabeth Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge.”

You can see Louis’ birth certificate, along with the certificates of his two siblings, over at Marie Claire.

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