Ben Affleck and Bill Maher Can't Seem to Agree During Heated Islam Debate—Watch Now! by Mike Vulpo

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Ben Affleck and Bill Maher aren't exactly seeing eye to eye on one hot issue.
The Gone Girl star appeared on Real Time With Bill Maher Friday evening where he quickly got into a disagreement about Islam with the host and other panelists including author Sam Harris.
During the debate, Affleck felt Maher and Harris were presenting an overly broad and negative picture of those who practice Islam.
"We can criticize Christians…but when you want to talk about the treatment of women, homosexuals and free thinkers in the Muslim world, liberals have failed us. The crucial point of confusion is we have been sold this meme of Islamaphobia –where every criticism of the doctrine of Islam gets conflated with bigotry towards Muslims as people, which is intellectually ridiculous."
Affleck, who believes the minority of radical Islamists shouldn't give a bad name to the majority of Muslims who do not share the same views, couldn't help but step in and voice his opinion.
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"[Your characterization] is gross. It's racist," he shared. "It's like saying, ‘Oh, you shifty Jew!'"
Harris wouldn't back down and called Islam "the motherload of bad ideas." Affleck responded saying, "It's just an ugly thing to say."
Maher went further and compared Islam to the mafia.
"It's the only religion that acts like the mafia," he explained. "That will f--king kill you if you say the wrong thing, draw the wrong picture, or write the wrong book."
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 "What is your solution? That we condemn Islam?" Affleck responded before the group finally agreed to disagree. Watch the full debate in the video above.
Affleck has been involved with politics for many years. In fact, his activism sparked rumors of a senate run in 2012.
More recently, the Hollywood A-lister made waves in Washington when he testified before a Senate panel in support of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He would quickly earn the respect of then-Senator John Kerry.

Why Homeland Haters Should Watch Tonight

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There was a point midway through the third season of Homeland where I felt I would suffer permanent vision loss if I continued to watch, because clearly I couldn't possibly roll my eyes back any farther without severing an optic nerve.
For me, Homeland had jumped the shark way harder than The Fonz ever could, thanks to some sloppy, slow and misguided storytelling, that ultimately led to the death of my number one reason for watching: Brody (Damien Lewis).  I frankly could not imagine a way that the show's writers could possibly get me to care about Carrie (Claire Danes) and the rest of the characters on this show.
I. Was. Done.
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Well, a funny thing happened on the way to Homeland's fourth season (which premieres tonight), because, not only was I hearing whispers about a creative resurgence for the one-time awe-inspiring Emmy juggernaut, I had a real come-to-Jesus moment while talking to Lost producer Damon Lindelof about the nature of TV fandoms in the era of social media, and how quickly we can spiral into knee-jerk rage. "I'm still a guy that says I love Homeland," he told me, "and I'm going to love the show Homeland until they don't make the show any more. And there are going to be great seasons and there are going to be seasons that are less than great. Because you can't be great unless less than great is part of the equation."
Hmmm....So maybe, just maybe, one sucky season isn't cause to swear it off for all eternity?
And then the whispers turned into shouts, that Homeland's first two episodes were truly great. Other reporters who'd seen it started asking me with wide eyes, "OH MY GOD. HAVE YOU SEEN IT?"
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So I finally did. And I watched the first three episodes all in one night because I couldn't stop.
So now it has to be said: Homeland is pretty great again. 
The writers have breathed new life into the series in the most genius way possible: They've taken the audience's indifference, frustration and anger, and used it for their own benefit, because now we aren't supposed to care about Carrie any more. She has lost her grip on morality, proving to be an insensitive bomb-dropping maniac and perhaps the worst mother we've ever seen on television (not kidding).
Carrie is the new villain.
Seriously, when you see how she behaves, especially in episode two, you'll have a hard time rooting for her. And not punching your fist through the screen.
It's this newfound hatred of Carrie (and a well-crafted empathy for the enemy) that actually fuels an overwhelming desire to see what happens next, because you want her to either realize what a despicable person she has become, or get her comeuppance.
My favorite line so far is served from Quinn to Carrie: "It's not all about you."
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The writers also have found a story arc that moves, with real emotional gravitas, when it comes to the highly hostile war zone (Islamabad) where Carrie is stationed, and fights to stay stationed, so she doesn't ever have to see her baby. (Toldja, she's a real peach.)
Homeland is back, and made us haters care again—by showing it's OK, even encouraged, to not care about Carrie.
Nicely played.
Watch Homeland's fifth season premiere tonight, and let me know what you think (you can tweet me @kristindsantos or Facebook me), especially after seeing the horribly horrible things she does in episode two.
 "There is no diagnosis for you," Carrie's sister says. True. Dat.
But I have one for the show: In remission.

Sarah Silverman Hosts Saturday Night Live, Spoofs Joan Rivers: 5 Highlights, Plus Videos by Corinne Heller

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Comedienne Sarah Silverman spoofed the late Joan Rivers, played an Ebola patient and talked to herself as she made her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live, which marked her first appearance on the show in 20 years.
Silverman was a featured performer on the late-night NBC sketch comedy series between 1993 and 1994. Saturday's show also featured Maroon 5, who performed their hits "Animals" and "Maps." Frontman Adam Levinealso appeared in two sketches.
Check out five highlights from Silverman's SNL hosting debut below.
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Donning a coifed blond wig, a maroon-colored fur jacket, a black top and a chunky pink necklace, Silverman, 43, did her best impression of the late legendary comedienne and host of E!'s Fashion Police, who died at age 81 on Sept. 4, addressing several other deceased famous people.
"My old friend Richard Pryor's here! I can't believe it!" she said. "Even Steve Jobs, right here! Incredible."
Also spotted, Benjamin Franklin, played by Bobby Moynihan.
"Hey Ben, Ben, where'd ya get that outfit?" Silverman-as-Rivers asked. "Forever 1721?"
Levine also made a cameo as late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, wearing a bright banana yellow outfit, prosthetic  teeth and a sweet 'stache.

Paul Revere Dies: The Raiders Band Leader, "Madman of Rock n' Roll," Was 76 by Corinne Heller

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Paul Revere, leader and organ player of instrumental rock group Paul Revere & The Raiders, has died at age 76.
The performer, who was dubbed the "The Last Madman of Rock n' Roll" due to his sense of humor and whose band sported Revolutionary War-style costumes during their performances, passed away on Saturday at his home in Idaho. The cause of his death was not revealed.
A message was posted on The Raiders' official website in the form of a sweet, funny letter composed by "everyone who has ever met" him.
"Meeting you after a show in the autograph line cemented the deal for everyone," it said. "Just as fun, funny and spontaneous as you were onstage, extremely nice and accommodating to everyone who waited in the long lines to meet you. Take a picture - 'SURE, take TWO!' Sign these 20 albums? 'Why NOT, you helped pay for my first house, and my first wife!'"
"When you turned your attention towards someone, you made that person feel special and in your spotlight," it added. "You had a pet name for each person, and you never hesitated to tell them how exceptional they were."
"On October 4th, 2014, an incredible ride came to the end, As Rock and Roll Band Leader Paul Revere died peacefully at his home in Idaho, a small estate overlooking a tranquil river canyon," Roger Hart, who became the band's manager in the '60s, said in another online message.
The singer revealed in a Facebook post this past July that he was dealing with "health issues," adding, "Nothing can stop the old man. I'm like the Energizer Bunny! I jump on my tour bus and go from city to city, packing a trunk full of great Raider songs, tight pants and bad jokes—all against doctor's orders, by the way!"
The band continued to perform. On Aug. 1, the group promoted a new gig—they were to perform on a musical "oldies" cruise in 2015.
Revere had said in a 2013 message that he has dealt with "just about everything" health-wise over the past 75 years—"2 types of cancer (beat ‘em both!), rotator cuff surgery (killed it!), hysterectomy (don't ask) and on and on."
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Paul Revere's group was most famous in the '60s and '70s and were the first group to be signed by Columbia Records. They released such as "Kicks" and "Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)." The band was also one of the first performers of the hit "Louie Louie," which was made famous by The Kingsman in 1963.
"We were the party band that played all these parties for the fraternities," Revere was quoted as saying in an interview, posted on Classicbands.com. "We were always an off the wall, crazy kind of group. We loved to do the bizarre onstage. We were a fun band."
He also talked about how they got their Revolutionary War military look, saying the band once obtained costumes from a shop in Portman, Oregon "for the hell of it," adding, "Paul Revere and The Raiders...why not?"
"So, that night at the dance, we took an intermission half way through it and put on the Revolutionary coats and the outfits. We came out and it just added another element of craziness to the show. I started renting 'em for a couple of weekends and I said, 'This is stupid. I might as well have 'em made.' So, I had some costumes made, just the coats," he said, adding, "It was the kind of thing that just grew because of the name. It just seemed like a way to get attention."
Revere was born in Nebraska in January 1938 as Paul Revere Dick. He was preceded in death by his third wife, Sydney.
"The world will be a lot less fun, a lot less kind and gentle without Paul Revere in it," the letter stated. "Your larger-than-life absence will leave a void in our hearts and our lives. We are all blessed to have known you, and we'll miss you more than you could ever know."

News/ Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Welcome a Baby Girl: Todd Chrisley Offers His Best Advice to the Family by Mike Vulpo

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Todd Chrisley knows a thing or two about parenting!
With the help of his wife, Julie Chrisley, the self-made millionaire and "patriarch of perfection" has managed to raise five strong, independent and very entertaining kids.
So when we sat down with the star of Chrisley Knows Best, we couldn't help but ask if he had any advice for new parents Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis.
"I think you love your baby," he told E! News. "You know that it's going to get better when you bring them home. You're learning at the same time your baby is learning you."
It also helps tremendously when your partner is on the same page.

Michael Phelps Entering Himself Into "Inpatient Program" for 6 Weeks, Following DUI Arrest by Corinne Heller

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UPDATE: A spokesperson for Octagon, the sports agency representing Michael Phelps, said in a statement to E! News that the Olympian "is entering himself into a six-week, inpatient program."
"While this has been an extremely difficult time for him, he is encouraged that this comprehensive program will help him focus on all of his life experiences and identify areas of need for long-term personal growth and development," the spokesperson said. "Michael takes this matter seriously and intends to share his learning experiences with others in the future."
USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus added, "We fully support Michael's decision to place his health and well-being as the number one priority. His self-recognition and commitment to get help exhibit how serious he is to learn from this experience."
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Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps is taking a break to attend a "program" to seek help to "better understand" himself following his recent DUI arrest, his second in almost 10 years.
"The past few days have been extremely difficult," the 29-year-old tweeted early on Sunday. "I recognize that this is not my first lapse in judgment, and I am extremely disappointed with myself. I'm going to take some time away to attend a program that will provide the help I need to better understand myself."
"Swimming is a major part of my life, but right now I need to focus my attention on me as an individual and do the necessary work to learn from this experience and make better decisions in the future," added the most decorated Olympian in history, who has won 18 gold medals and 22 overall.
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Phelps was arrested in Maryland on Sept. 30 for driving under the influence, excessive speed and crossing double lane lines inside a Baltimore tunnel. He later took to Twitter to say he understood the "severity" of his actions and takes "full responsibility."
"I know these words may not mean much right now but I am deeply sorry to everyone I have let down," said the Olympian, who is from the Baltimore area.
Police said he had driven his 2014 Land Rover at a speed of 84 mph in a 45 mph zone and failed several field sobriety tests.
In November 2004, Phelps, who was 19 at the time, was also arrested for DUI. He received 18 months of probation and a $250 fine and was required to deliver a presentation on alcohol awareness to students at three high schools, according to ESPN.
Phelps had announced his retirement after the 2012 Olympic Games in London, where he won four gold medals and two silver ones. He said earlier this year he would return to swimming and many speculate he will compete with the U.S. team during the 2016 Olympics in Rio, which would mark his fifth time taking part in the international competition. Nothing has been confirmed.
"I'm doing this for me," USA Today had quoted him as saying, regarding his career comeback. "If I don't become as successful as you think I would or should be, that's your own opinion. I enjoy being in the pool and sport of swimming and having fun with what I'm doing."
—Additional reporting by Lindsay Good

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