Newlyweds Fethullah Üzümcüoğlu and Esra Pola of Turkey decided to spend their wedding money feeding Syrian refugees instead. Working together with Turkish charity Kimse Yok Mu, they took their place behind the counter still dressed in their wedding attire and spent the day feeding 4000 people.

“We wanted to help our Syrian brothers,” the newlyweds shared in a statement through KYM. “Seeing the happiness in the eyes of the Syrian refugee children is just priceless. We started our journey to happiness with making others happy and that’s a great feeling.”

The wedding took place in the southern Turkish city of Kilis, located on the Syrian border. According to the United Nations, Turkey has hosted more than a million Syrian refugees since the conflict began there in 2011; in total, four-million refugees have fled the war-torn country seeking shelter elsewhere.

(via Bored Panda)

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The makeup is always on point, the body always slammin’, and the outfits are BEYOND dazzling. Yeah, I think the judges got this one right. Violet Chachki gets more iconic with each passing Instagram pic. Check out some of her hottest looks below, from the Patrick Nagel-influenced look in that first pic to the fabulous ’30s circus performer outfits that constitute her default mode.

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New York clubkid Nicky Ottav is back in the WOWPresents studio for another all-new episode of Transformations. This time he does a quick-but-impressive Picasso-esque look, perfect for warm-summer evenings in the park or outdoor food festivals. I think you’re just going to love it. Watch the episode below and don’t forget to subscribe to WOW Presents!

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Vh1’s Love & Hip Hop Hollywood is coming back this fall with a new cast member. For the first time in the history of the Love & Hip Hop franchise, the reality drama will feature a relationship between two gay men (YAAASS)—rapper Milan Christopher and his long-distance boyfriend Miles, as Christopher announced in this post via Instagram:

According to a post on TMZ, though, it has been alleged that costars Ray J, Souilja Boy, Mally Mall and Omarion have expressed discontent with the idea of sharing the small screen with the gay rapper, but it’s not because of his sexual orientation. Rather, they don’t find him to be as credible of a rapper, and believe him to have been hired to add some shock value and rack up the season’s ratings. Either way, I’m 100% sure I’ll be tuning in if I get to look at his gorgeous face and perfect body, tbh.

Here are 8 times he proved he’s the hottest gay rapper ever on the Gram:

Oh my god that smile and those muscles and AHH. #TooMuch

Eggplant emoji, anyone?

Apparently he’s got a fierce fashion sense.

He’s been photoraphed by Exterface.

Omg. The abs. So many abs!

Whoa.

Versace Versace Versace? Body body body.

Just another afternoon. NBD.

Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘s second season starts September 7 on VH1!

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There’s a rather extraordinary solo exhibition of vintage self portrait photographs by gay icon Peter Berlin at the ClampArt gallery in NYC (531 W. 25th St. Ground Floor). Opening night is September 10 from 6-8pm (Peter Berlin will be in attendance!) and it runs through October 10th.

PETER BERLIN aka BARON ARMIN HAGEN VON HOYNINGEN-HUENE (now 72) was an iconic male sex symbol or 3 decades,in  the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. His self portrait photography graced the covers of gay magazines, and defined a look that re-imagined a new masculinity among gay men and an emerging gay male culture.

He was an international presence in Berlin, Paris, Rome, New York, Fire Island, and his home of the last 45 years, San Francisco.

PETER BERLIN was self created.  He imagined himself into something akin to a male version of a Russ Meyers bombshell. Tailoring his own clothes to accentuate an already naturally defined physique, every part of his anatomy became showcased.

Cruising was his career, and with a background in photography Peter embarked on recording thousands of self portraits. Influenced perhaps by his distant relative and famed Hollywood photographer GEORGE VON HOYNINGEN-HUENE. Peter became the photographer, stylist, fashion designer, model and printer. All of this fixed in film decades before the advent of today’s quick and easy digital selfie.

No one, other than his good friend ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE, photographed Peter. (other than image above!). He met ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE (before Robert was well known), and they had a life long friendship.  Peter was the subject of 4 Portraits by Robert which are part of the ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE ARCHIVE at the GETTY Musuem in LA.  Peter was also good friends with the late NY clothing designer KOOS VAN DEN AKKER.

PETER BERLIN was a formidable presence of the 1970’s New York zeitgeist. He was often seen at Studio 54, Max’s Kansas City, Christopher Street and it’s piers, strolling the beach at Fire Island Pines, and other hotspots of the time. Peter’s iconic presence and notoriety in New York stirred the attention of both the art and fashion worlds. Andy Warhol offered Peter his FACTORY as a place to create film and photos. Peter was more interested in being on the streets and cruising than networking, and never took Andy up on this offer.

His influential style from the 70’s continues to this day, as seen in the fashions of Jean Paul Gaultier and many others.

WANTED: PETER BERLIN at ClampArt Gallery.

September 10 – October 10, 2015

This is a solo exhibition of vintage self portrait photographs. Many of the images have been hand-painted and embellished by Peter. There are also contemporary prints available that include scenes of 1970’s New York. Some of these capture the Christopher St. Piers; the rooftop of the Ansonia Hotel and the NYC subway.

The exhibition is co-curated by Eric Smith and Mark Garrett

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Kristen’s mother, Jules Stewart, recently announced to the Sunday Mirror that her daughter was in a relationship with visual effects producer Alicia Cargile, saying: “I’ve met Kristen’s new girlfriend, I like her,” and “I feel like people need to be free to love whoever they want. I accept my daughter loves women and men.”

With that in mind, Nylon magazine asked Kristen if she was ready to make any big pronouncements about her sexuality. Her answer? “Google me, I’m not hiding.”

Meeeeeeaning what exactly? “If you feel like you really want to define yourself, and you have the ability to articulate those parameters and that in itself defines you, then do it. But I am an actress, man. I live in the fucking ambiguity of this life and I love it. I don’t feel like it would be true for me to be like, ‘I’m coming out!’ No, I do a job. Until I decide that I’m starting a foundation or that I have some perspective or opinion that other people should be receiving…I don’t. I’m just a kid making movies.”

From the interview:

That’s not all there is, though, to Stewart’s reluctance to categorize her sexuality. She also believes in fluidity, the kind that prompted Miley Cyrus to say to Paper magazine recently that she’s “literally open to every single thing that is consenting.”

Stewart adds, “I think in three or four years, there are going to be a whole lot more people who don’t think it’s necessary to figure out if you’re gay or straight. It’s like, just do your thing.”

Now she’s found her own way of responding fully but enigmatically: “I’ve worked really hard at feeling free and open while not selling it, or helping someone else sell it.”

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Dane DeHaan is up-and-coming young actor James Dean. Robert Pattinson is the Life magazine photographer who thinks the kid has potential and wants to make him a STAR. “He’s unreliable,” he says to his editor when pitching the story “he’s evasive…. he’s AN ARTIST!”  The film follows the pair as they travel to Los Angeles, New York, and Dean’s home state of Indiana, developing an intense friendship (hubba hubba) along the way.

Directed by Anton Corbijn (A Most Wanted Man), the film also stars Ben Kingsley and Joel Edgerton.

The trailer vaguely looks like a Lifetime biopic, but Anton is the real deal, so I’m hoping this is more Capote than Donatella.  And for some reason I feel like Robert was offered the role of James Dean first and turned it down to play the photographer. Which would have made more sense. Dane is exhilerating – a real actor’s actor – but is he physically right for the part? I’m withholding judgment, but my first thought after watching this is NO. He looks strangely middle-aged with those bushy eyebrows and that hunched demeanor. The spitting image of Bennett Cerf actually. Anybody? Anybody? BENNETT  CERF? Oh ha ha ha ha.

Tell me what you think in the Facebook comments.

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Of course Meryl Streep can sing. She’s Meryl Streep. She can do anything. She was wonderful in Mama Mia. She was transcendant in Into the Woods. And now? Now, she plays an over-the-hill rock-n-roller in the new movie Ricki and the Flash. And it looks….. DREADFUL. Omg. Far be it from me to malign the woman but HOLY CRAP. And from the sound of this audio clip, we aren’t missing anything by skipping this one. Listen to her screech through Lady Gaga‘s “Bad Romance” below.

From Attitude:

In preparation for the role, the 66-year-old triple Oscar winner – who plays a woman who abandons her family to live out her dream of being a rock star – learnt to play guitar with Neil Young, and enlisted co-star Rick Springfield for help with working on her vocals.

Director Jonathan Demme (Philadelphia) told Billboard that Street didn’t use playback during production.

“We’re not sweetening it up on the soundtrack. It’s performance! I have to say with our band – I shouldn’t say it, but I want to say what I feel in my heart – Ricki and the Flash blow away every original,” he said.

Not quite sure about THAT, but there you go.

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Cody Saintgnue (AKA Teen Wolf‘s Brett Talbot and gorgeous male model extraordinaire) was seen yesterday shopping in Downtown, Los Angeles at the French curated fashion & art store, Please Do Not Enter.

If you’re unfamiliar with him, though, World of Wonder’s resident Teen Wolf expert James St. James allowed me to quote him on this very important piece of information: “Cody is the cutest of the new hot young twinks on the show.” Whether or not you agree, I’m sure we can all appreciate the fact that he looked even more like the blue-eyed angel he is by wearing an all-white outfit that was SO cute, it inspired him to have a selfie moment in the store—and then ditch the shirt because everything underneath is way better anyway. Are you ready?

Then, the shirt came off and hearts all over the world started breaking. But apparently Cody couldn’t be bothered. It’s all in a day’s work for him.

Sigh.

(If you’re not convinced he’s fine AF yet, see below:)

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This week’s Perseid Meteor Shower is supposed to be one of the best in years, and NASA TV brings you a front row seat. NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will broadcast a live program about this year’s Perseid meteor shower from 10 PM EDT Wednesday, Aug. 12 to 2 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. The event will highlight the science behind the Perseids, as well as NASA research related to meteors and comets. In case you don’t know, the Perseids have been observed for at least 2,000 years. Duh. (I had no idea…?) They are associated with the Swift-Tuttle comet, which orbits the sun once every 133 years. (I missed it last time.) Every August, the Earth passes through a cloud of the comet’s orbital debris. This debris field –mostly created hundreds of years ago– consists of bits of ice and dust shed from the comet which burn up in Earth’s atmosphere to create one of the premier meteor showers of the year.

Watch the NASA TV live stream on the 2015 Perseid meteor shower here. (Click pic above to enlarge.)

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Ah, Summer 2015, we hardly knew ye. And look, you’re already gone. It was a crazy season, musically speaking. Scizophrenic, almost. When June began, we were inundated with that “Shut Up and Dance” nonsense. And “Earned It” – Good GOD, that was a nightmare. WOULD IT EVER STOP? PLEASE, MOMMY, MAKE IT STOP! Finally it passed. Then, for a long while, there was a lull when we all wondered if the summer would pass by without a song to commemorate it. Finally, mid-July, a slew of other contenders rushed to the forefront. Here they are and here’s my list of the songs of the summer 2015. There will be no arguments. This list is set in stone. Trust me, these are the songs that will make you pull over to the side of the road and sob like a little girl when they come on an oldies station 20 years from now.

#5 “Ghost Town” by Adam Lambert

#4 “Want to Want Me” by Jason Derulo

#3 “Cool for the Summer” by Demi Lovato

#2 “I Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weekend

#1 “Where Are Ü Now” by Diplo, Skrillex and Justin Bieber (I SAID: THIS IS NOT UP FOR DISCUSSION. IT IS WHAT IT IS.)

Also-rans:

“Bad Blood” by Tay-Tay and Kendrick Lamarr

“Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap

“Cheerleader” by OMI

“Lean On” by Major Lazer and DJ Snake (points taken off for being tone deaf to the issue of cultural appropriation)

“Talking Body” by Tove Lo

and finally “Honey I’m Good” by Andy Grammer (Points for sheer ubiquity)

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When you’re out in the wilderness with Bear Grylls, chances are you aren’t going to be eating any gourmet meals. You know that when you sign up for the gig. On the latest episode of Running Wild, though, poor Michelle Rodriguez got more than bargained for when he made a stew out of her urine and a dead mouse. A STEW. From her URINE. And a DEAD MOUSE. “Its safe to drink pee ‘fresh from the tap,’ so to speak” he said as she handed him a fresh cuppa  –”but if you boil it up it gets rid of any bacteria.” Good to know, Bear, good to know. Later, when he handed her a lightly sautéed rodent bit, she took a bite then screamed: “Ahhhhh you are disgusting. I can’t believe you do this!” But do it he does. He loves that kind of shit.

“Better not let the broth go to waste,” he said as he gleefully chugged her piss.

Yuck. Yuck. Yuck. Although later, to the camera, he admitted that although drinking his piss was fine and dandy, there was something about drinking SOMEONE ELSE’S urine that really got to him. Finally: Something that grosses out old Ironstomach Grylls.

Watch the nauseating turn of events below.

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It’s been a couple months since we last discussed our favorite hot cop, Miguel Pimentel. And since it’s hump day and all, I decided that today couldn’t be a better opportunity for us to take a look at what the hunky NYC Sheriff has been up to lately. I’d go so far as to say Officer Pimentel has gotten even better at selfies, because he’s made it clear on his Instagram page that he has completely mastered the art of the underwear selfie.

Appreciation must be paid.

Peach emoji, anyone? (OMG)

Is that a… banana peel on the floor?

Good morning to you too, Officer!

I’m a lil jealous of that dude back there.

Those thighs, tho.

If this is what work looks like…

Ok, now I’m convinced he’s trying to kill me.

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Okilly Dokilly is a metal — or “Nedal” — band inspired by Ned Flanders from The Simpsons, because why not? Makes sense to me! Each member of the band wears Flander’s signature outfit as they perform songs that are made up mostly of Ned quotes from the show. Listen to a sampling of their ouvre below. (via The Laughing Squid)

From Dangerous Minds:

The band is singer Head Ned, keyboardist Red Ned, bassist Thread Ned, guitarist Stead Ned, and drummer (and pseudonym winner) Bled Ned. Head spoke with Rip It Up about the band’s formation.

Myself and our drummer were in line at a grocery store, entertaining ourselves by coming up with really cutesy names for really hardcore, brutal bands. The name Okilly Dokilly came up and was very funny to us. We ran with it. I contacted a few friends, and here we are. Most of us have played in other bands around our hometown. This is definitely the heaviest sounding project any of us Neds have done.

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It all started when ultimate bae Nick Jonas told us last night on Twitter he’d be giving us a “HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT” this morning, causing all of us to go wild with anticipation.

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT COMING TOMORROW MORNING AT 8 am EST 5 am PST!

— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) August 13, 2015

And… DID HE DELIVER!!!

Bae announced the big news with this very intricate (and hot) Instagram video, where he is shown waking up and asking us, “You’re probably wondering why I’m waking up at 5am?” (I was actually wondering how someone can look so sexy because OMG those arms.)

The video goes on to show Nick putting on his robe and having some morning coffee, and telling us that he has a “ginormous” announcement. He told us his new single, “Levels,” drops August 21, and that he’s all set to perform it for the first time on the MTV VMA Pre-Show. Nick is then seen getting into his elevator and stripping off his robe to reveal a new look in a tuxedo. (Well, that was an easy morning.)

BLESSED.

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These octopus-shaped hair clips are to DIE FOR!

The eyes make them extra creepy and the curled ‘tentacles’ give it a nice ‘sweet’ factor. It’s all about balancing sweet and creepy! Check out her Etsy store CuriousCephalopods!

(via Teacups and Couture)

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Though RuPaul’s Drag Race and Candidly Nicole haven’t won Emmys just yet, the good people at Zimbio are giving the shows, RuPaul, and crowned queen Violet Chachki are the respect they deserve! They’re all up for awards in Zimbio’s Reality TV Emmys.

RuPaul’s Drag Race is nominated in the category for Outstanding Reality Series Competition, Mama Ru for Outstanding Reality Host, Violet Chachki for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Nicole Richie for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Million Dollar Listing: New York for Outsanding Reality Series, Drama, and Candidly Nicole for Outstanding Reality Comedy Series!
YAAASS.

As according to Zimbio,

Each year, the Emmys honor a handful of small screen actors who go above and beyond to provide us with the utmost in quality television entertainment. Unfortunately for reality stars, their talents as dramatic and comedic personalities are primarily overlooked and even scoffed at by industry execs and the Academy as a whole. For this reason alone, we are excited to officially unveil Zimbio’s Reality TV Emmys for its second year!

After over a million votes in last year’s competition, we’ve brought back some of the biggest reality stars to square off against newcomers in 11 major categories. Simply cast your votes below and check back next week to see if your favorites win. Polls will close on Wednesday, August 19 at 12 PM ET.

Well, there you have it.

At this point, I have one thing to say: Winners are chosen strictly by online voting. So y’all better come through with those votes for our Queens, henny!

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Oh what a day! What a lovely day! Moscow, Russia-based artist Egor Zhgun has made an animated parody of the official Mad Max:Fury Road trailer set in the cartoon world of Adventure Time. Zhgun drew inspiration for his parody from a series of amazing illustrated mashups, created by Ryan May, that mixed together characters from Mad Max and Adventure Time. (via Laughing Squid)

And if you liked THAT, you’re going to looooooooooove It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad Max: Fury Road – a mashup of the classic 1963 madcap comedy, It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World (directed by Stanley Kramer), with Mad Max: Fury Road, and if you haven’t seen it yet, it’s pretty much the best thing you will see all day, if not all year. (via Dangerous Minds)

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Jacob Morton! Jacob Morton! It-boy! Supermodel of the world! The boy with the pillowy lips! And those super-sexy lizard eyes! Isn’t he just the DREAMIEST? I’m OBSESSED. Can’t get enough! Scrolling through his Instagram you can’t help but think he’s a moody narcissist who still somehow seems really fun to be around – my absolute IDEAL. Just check him out.

He looks good wet

He looks good with bangs

He loves his grandma

He’s a top, man

… staring into the middle distance…

I’ll chew on that lip for ya, bud

He’s a plushie (with a milk moustache)

but it always comes back to those eyes, those eyes…

OMG, BIG KISS

Messy hair, don’t care

Blond and pensive

clownin’ around

Oh-so-elegant

Or just being trashy

Sometimes he’s grumpy

Sometimes he’s happy

I do love a boy in saggy drawers

and rolling in the dough

He’s just the ABSOLUTE BEST!

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As you know, Queen Bey has graced the cover of Vogue‘s annual September Issue. Which, may I add, makes her the third black woman after Halle Berry and Naomi Campbell, and first black female muscian to grace the fashion bible’s prestigious September Issue. Bow down.

Thus, in celebration of B’s overall slayage, I present to you her 10 most iconic magazine covers so far.

10. V Magazine, 2003

2003 was a big year for B—she made history with the realease of her first solo album, Dangerously In Love. Thus, it’s fitting that she covered the biggest (literally, V is an oversized publication) magazine in fashion.

9. VIBE, 2007

I’d argue that this might be the hottest summer cover of all time, tbh.

8. Dazed & Confused, 2011.

Serving up some ice cream, technicolor realness, and it’s literally the meaning of the word fierce.

7. Vogue, 2011

Beyonce’s first Vogue cover was an honor to her luscious curves, and it’s everything.

6. The Gentlewoman, 2013

In head-to-toe Dior, Beyoncé looks absolutely regal on this cover. Those hands!

5. CR Fashion Book, 2014

The CR Fashion Book shoot was guest-directed by Riccardo Tisci, who gave Beyoncé a true Naomi Campbell fashion diva moment.

4. GQ, 2013

Mama did not disappoint on the cover of the men’s fashion bible GQ. She was photographed by the controversial Terry Richardson showing a lot of skin (including a flash of underboob) and probably never looked sexier.

3. Out, 2014

Channeling her inner blonde bombshell, Beyoncé was featured on the cover of Out not long after bestowing her visual album Beyoncé upon the world. With the word “POWER” across the front (and no other text) it was a powerful way to declare her status as the gay icon of this generation.

2. Flaunt, 2013

I’m not sure how words will even aid my argument here besides stating that Beyoncé wore nothing but some beautiful glitter and metallic-themed hair and makeup for her cover photo for Flaunt, and it’s pure beauty.

1. TIME, 2014

Scoring the cover of TIME‘s Most Influential People issue is no small feat, as she was recognized for the way she has continually inspired women to be independent and lead, and with the release of her visual album Beyoncé, broke all industry rules. As it states in the opening of the article, “Beyoncé doesn’t just sit at the table. She builds a better one.”

QUEEN.

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