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ENTERTAINMENT
Why Does Paula Deen Exist?
By
Lauren Duca
We don't have to hang out on that plantation anymore.
FOOD & DRINK
Paula Deen's Christmas Video Is Absolutely Absurd
By
Alison Spiegel
Really, this video is utterly baffling.
FOOD & DRINK
Paula Deen Is Back, As She Announces 20-Show Summer Tour
By
Carly Ledbetter
Would you go to see Paula Deen's tour this summer?
CELEBRITY
Paula Deen Apologizes Again For Racism Controversy
By
April Sperry
She made quite a splash at the South Beach Food and Wine Festival in Miami on Feb. 23, as she addressed a crowd of several
FOOD & DRINK
5 Ways Paula Deen Has Secretly Been Making A Comeback
If you thought you'd never have to see Paula Deen again, think again.
CELEBRITY
The Biggest Celebrity Scandals Of 2013
By
April Sperry
Charlie Hunnam's "50 Shades of Grey" Departure About a month after signing onto the lead role of Christian Grey, Hunnam walked
VIDEOS
Why 2013 Was Bad For The Apology
Controversies ruled the year & with them came very public (and occasionally sincere) apologies. Everyone from Paula Deen to Lance Armstrong expressed their regrets publicly, but were they really sorry? We talk to experts and journalists to decide.
COMEDY
13 People Who Just Want Their Craptastic 2013 To Be Over Already
By
Amanda Scherker
Chip Wilson learned how not to talk about women's clothing after he said that Lululemon yoga pants weren't made for "some
VIDEOS
Paula Deen Divorce Rumors Unfounded?
Celebrity chef Paula Deen would be the first to admit that she has her flaws. But even as she was being harshly criticized for her role in scandals involving racist and ethically dubious product endorsements, she always seemed to be able to count on the strength and love of her marriage.
ENTERTAINMENT
Paula Deen Divorce Rumors Are Unfounded, Us Weekly Reports
At the end of last week, Us Weekly reported that a source close to Deen and Groover emphatically denied that they were headed
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BUSINESS
How to Get Sued by Your Employees -- Let Me Count the Ways
By
Jack Garson
, Contributor
Attorney, Author of 'How To Build a Business and Sell It for M...
Remember we live in a there-are-no-secrets-24-hour-news-cycle-text-tweet-yelp-facebook-linked-in-you-get-the-point world. Even if you don't break the law, your business can suffer if you're just bone-headed. Ask Paula.
VIDEOS
Paula Deen Lawsuit Dismissed, Undisclosed Settlement Reached
Paula Deen's legal troubles are over -- for now. On Friday afternoon, Judge William T. Moore of the US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia signed an order of dismissal in Jackson v. Deen [pdf], the discrimination lawsuit first filed in May 2012 that brought down one of the biggest celebrity chef empires in the country.
BLACK VOICES
Paula Deen Lawsuit Dismissed By Judge After Parties Reach Undisclosed Settlement
By
Joe Satran
Though Judge Moore refused to grant the motion for dismissal, he wrote that "the Court was likely to impose some form of
BLACK VOICES
Oprah Winfrey On Paula Deen Racism Controversy: 'I Think [She] Was Sort Of Used As A Symbol'
By
Cavan Sieczkowski
When asked by "ET" if she has ever directly been called the N-word, Winfrey explained "nobody in their right mind is going
BLACK VOICES
Dora Charles, Paula Deen Employee, Spills Unsavory Details Amid Food Network Return Rumors [UPDATED]
By
Rachel Tepper
Charles said that Deen had used racial slurs and asked her to do things she found demeaning, like ringing a dinner bell in
POLITICS
Racism's 21st Century Makeover
By
Yousef Abukhdair
, Contributor
Freelance Political Writer
To believe racism is non-existent in the American justice system amongst other venues is a ludicrous omission of societal norms and an obtuse understanding of human nature.
BOOKS
Paula Deen Comic Book To Detail Rise & Fall
By Reuters, Reuters
Davis said Bluewater, which has partnered with celebrities such as TV host Ellen DeGeneres and actor William Shatner, had
COMEDY
Fallon's Pros & Cons Of Hiring Paula Deen (VIDEO)
Now that Paula Deen is out at Food Network she's going to have to re-enter the job market. So to help potential employers
FOOD & DRINK
Take the Spotlight off Paula Deen and Turn Here Instead
By
Susan Rebecca White
, Contributor
Author, 'A Place at the Table,' 'A Soft Place to Land' and 'Bo...
If we really want to turn this public scandal into an opportunity for growth, we should take the spotlight off Ms. Deen. Turn away from the tearful confessionals and interviews. There are better southern cooks, like Edna Lewis, more deserving of our attention. Look toward them.
BLACK VOICES
Paula Deen, Microaggressions, and Why the N-Word Isn't Even the Major Issue
By
Ernest Owens
, Contributor
America's Youngest Weekly Columnist
Microaggressions are demeaning or subtle insults against minorities that can be verbal, behavioral, or environmental but either intentional or unintentional.
BLACK VOICES
Paula Deen, the N-word, and Sh*t Black Folks Can't Say
By
Cassandra Jackson
, Contributor
Author and Professor of English, The College of New Jersey
I realize that it is disturbing to think that there might be one privilege that black people have that white people do not. Therefore, I am going to set the record straight.
MEDIA
The Multi-Million Dollar 'N' Word
By
Jacquie Jordan
, Contributor
Contributor
A very expensive lesson in linguistics for Paula Deen. Literally being haunted by words that hurt. I expect to see more of this in times ahead with all of the technology advances, smart phones, video files, digital pictures.
MEDIA
Why Paula Deen Must Pay for the Sins of the Fathers
By
Jim David
, Contributor
Comedian and writer
We allow public figures to get away with crimes and misdemeanors all the time. But every so often someone has to go down, so for now let's throw the sacrificial lamb of Paula Deen on the barbie.
BLACK VOICES
Wanda Sykes On Paula Deen: Just Shut The Hell Up (VIDEO)
As the Paula Deen saga continues to unfold, many notable figures are sharing their thoughts on the controversy surrounding
CELEBRITY
Paula Deen Offered Six-Figure Pay Day By Porn Company
Following her admission that she made racist remarks, companies have been dumping Paula Deen left and right, but there's
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