MSNBC's Rachel Maddow made a huge deal last night out of the fact that she had exclusively obtained Donald Trump's tax return. It turned out to be from 2005 and showed thatTrump paid a tax rate of 25%... giving the IRS $38 Million on earnings of $150 Million... a higher rate than MSNBC paid (24%). President Obama paid 19%, and Bernie Sanders 13%.
- Rachel Maddow addressed the gaffe this morning at a media breakfast where she ate toast and the egg off her face.
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On the other side of the Pond, Prince William left wife Kate Middleton and the kids at home for a weekend of dancing and partying with super models at a London nightclub.
- William waved off rumors that he was straying. Then again, he might just have been waving out of Royal habit.
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A decades-long study found that people who have children live at least 2 years longer than their childless counterparts.
- This means Angelina Jolie is gonna live forever.
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Despite having her fashion line dropped by major retailers like Nordstrom, Ivanka Trump has seen a dramatic spike in sales of her clothes and shoes.
- In a related story, "The Hillary Clinton Pantsuit Collection" barely has a leg to stand on.
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The London Daily Mail is reporting that Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West went to a movie together.
- A film crew was sent along to make a documentary about the date called "Really Dumb and Seriously Dumber".
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A new study found that the best way to battle depression is to stay away from negative thoughts.
- Put another way: Deactivate your Facebook account.
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The National Enquirer is reporting that Marilyn Monroe once had a one-night-stand with actress Joan Crawford that ended in an epic feud.
Apparently Joan got mad when Marilyn broke it off saying, "Gentlewomen Prefer Blondes".
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Have a great day and I'll see you back here Thursday!
-Dick