Selena Gomez Slams Online Bullies: 'People Are So Mean It's Exhausting.'

Selena Gomez is SO over bullies!

The 22-year-old singer took part in a live Google Hangout on Wednesday to promote her newest Adidas Neo Label collection. Selenators from Prague, Berlin, and Warsaw joined via satellite to ask their hero some heartfelt questions.

When one fan asked Selena, If you could change one thing in the world what would you change and why? she didn't even hesitate before answering, Bullying Id get rid of bullying. People are so mean its exhausting.

She explained, I would deactivate every single comment on any social media. I think that you should have an email where you can send in questions but you should be able to post what you want, say what you want, be what you want without anybody judging you or making you feel like your self-value is from an Instagram post or from people liking your post. People get so affected by that and I would change that.

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After the I Want You To Know singer showed off her gorgeous bikini bod in a pink two-piece in Mexico, she received harsh criticism about her weight from body-shamers.

We think SG has been looking amazing lately and shes clearly happy with her appearance too. Last month, Selena shared a swimsuit photo on Instagram, seeminglyin response to the pink-bikini critics. She captioned the pic, I love being happy with me yall #theresmoretolove.

During Sels Google Hangout, she also shared an album update, noting that shes been tirelessly working on her follow-up to Stars Dance and hopes fans will get a chance to hear her new tunes soon.

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This year is really, really exciting, she gushed. Ive been endlessly working on my new album thats almost, kind of close to being done Ive been working in Mexico, Ive been in the studio constantly. I am so anxious for you guys to see everything and hear everything just know that its the best that Ive ever done and you guys wont be disappointed.

To check out Selena flaunting her stellar bikini bod, watch the video below.

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Source: http://www.etonline.com/news/164520_selena_gomez_slams_online_bullies_people_are_so_mean_it_exhausting/

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors Game 6 Thread

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Scandal-hit Petrobras first quarter results dip 1.1%

AFP/File Vanderlei AlmeidaBrazil's state-owned oil giant Petrobras, mired in fallout from a huge graft scandal, posted Q1 revenue down 1.1 percent on the same period last yearRio de Janeiro (Brazil) (AFP) - Brazil's state-owned oil giant Petrobras, mired in fallout from a huge graft scandal, on Friday posted Q1 revenue down 1.1 percent on the same period last year.

The company reported net income of 5.330 billion reais ($1.778 billion) on sales of 74.4 billion reais.

Last year's Q1 results had brought net income of 5.393 billion reais, the dollar value translating at the time to $2.420 billion -- but the real has shed around a fifth of its value this year against the US currency unit.

Last year's result was a 30 percent fall on 2013.

Petrobras took a writedown of some $17 billion in reporting delayed Q4 results last month, after the kickbacks scandal, which has embroiled dozens of politicians.

Prosecutors estimate that some $2.1 billion in bribes was moved as part of the scheme.

The writedown also took into account cost overruns and the impact of the slump in crude prices in recent months.

Petrobras' market capitalization value has slumped by tens of millions of dollars since the kickbacks scandal broke 14 months ago.

Share value has decreased by more than half as the company battles a mountain of debt and struggles to meet production goals.

"In the first quarter of 2015, a 20.8 percent depreciation of the real over the dollar affected the company result, worth and indicators," Petrobras said in a statement.

The company said earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization rose an annualized 50 percent to 21.52 billion reais.

It lifted production 11 percent over the period to 2.8 million barrels of crude and natural gas a day, compared to 2.5 million in the previous year.

Last year's final quarter results, audited externally by PricewaterhouseCoopers, gave an annual loss, the first since 1991, of 21.6 billion reais ($7.2 billion).

Those results calculated the losses incurred from the kickbacks, which spanned from 2004 to 2012.

Petrobras said in January it considered it "impossible" to calculate "correctly, completely and definitively" the damages resulting from the scandal.

Brazilian investigators say they are confident they will recuperate some $360 million in cash siphoned off during the scandal, the worst in Brazil's history.

Before Friday's results, Petrobras ordinary shares closed up 2.3 percent on the Sao Paulo stock market, adding 1.04 percent.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Iman Shumpert gets last laugh on Chicago Bulls

Opposing teams should learn a valuable lesson: Never try to harm Iman Shumpert.

Bulls power forward Nikola Mirotic clotheslined Shumpert on a drive to the basket with 5 minutes, 19 seconds remaining in the second quarter of Game 6 in Chicago.

After Shumpert did a quick check to make sure everything was still attached, he went on a run that turned a nip-and-tuck game into a blowout.

The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Shumpert ignited a 13-2 run in the next 2:33. He scored nine of his 13 points in the scoring binge, as the Cavs lead grew from 42-40 to 55-42.

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I think that was the wrong guy to clothesline in his hometown, Cavs coach David Blatt told the media after the Cavs 94-73 victory. He is really a tough guy besides being a heck of a basketball player. It seemed to really wake him up.

Not to mention the Cavs.

They closed out the Bulls in the Eastern Conference semifinals, 4-2. They begin the conference finals at 8:30 p.m. May 20 in Atlanta. The Hawks clinched their series May 15 against the Wizards, 4-2.

Everyone needs to be inspired by something, Shumpert said. At that moment, instead of trying to win the fight, I wanted to win the game.

Still, he wasnt thrilled with Mirotic, who was assessed a flagrant-1 foul.

Oh, yeah, that wasnt smart, Shumpert said. I didnt like that at all. There was no need for it, and then to stand over me ... That wasnt smart.

He let the 6-9, 235-pound Montenegro native know about it, too.

I dont even know what I said, Shumpert said.

Shumpert started all six games of the series at shooting guard. The Cavs intended to start Shumpert when he was acquired from New York on Jan. 5. However, he was recovering from a shoulder injury at the time.

Veteran J.R. Smith, who came over from the Knicks with Shumpert in the three-team trade with Oklahoma City, took over at shooting guard and played extremely well.

Smith, though, was suspended for the first two games of the series. Hes come off the bench since hes returned.

Shumpert averaged 10.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 block in the Chicago series. He shot 40.6 percent from the field (28 of 69) and 35.9 percent from behind the arc (14 of 39).

Being on a team like this, we have so many guns, he said. I think I still had an important role before Kevin Love went down and J.R. got suspended. My role was always big. Sometimes it didnt show up in the stat sheet.

When J.R. got suspended, I got more looks at the basket and it showed up on the stat sheet. People got more eyes on it.

Many experts were skeptical the Cavs would advance past Chicago after Loves season-ending surgery. However, the Cavs were the first team in the league to advance to the conference finals. They might be favored to get to the NBA Finals.

If anything, it (being dismissed) motivated us more, Shumpert said. Were doing this for (Love).

Shumpert, 24, got a special feeling from eliminating the Bulls in Chicago. He grew up in nearby Oak Park, Ill.

This was definitely big to close it out here, he said.

When you come from losing all those games, everything is about winning. I didnt try to make it about the Knicks traded me. This is my team now.

Shumpert has evolved into being an important cog in the Cavs pursuit of an NBA championship. He teams with Kyrie Irving to give the Cavs an exciting, young and talented backcourt. Irving will use the time off to try to regain his health, as hes been suffering from a sore left knee and a strained right foot.

This team has put in a lot of work, Shumpert said. We hang our hat on the defensive end. Were grinding it out.

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Cavs Vs Bulls: 5 Standout Stats From Game 6

Moments after the Cavs Vs Bulls Game 6 ended, LeBron James was interviewed by ESPNs Lisa Salters who asked him to assess what happened to the Chicago Bulls who never made a run unlike in Games 4 and 5. The Kings reply was not about what was wrong with the Bulls but about what was right with his teamdefense. Anyone whos been following this series can attest to the improved defense that the Cavs are playing compared to the beginning of the season and this has been the difference-maker in this years playoffs.

Defense was the calling card of his Miami Heat teams from 2011-2014 and now it is James current Cleveland Cavaliers teams also. As a result, LeBron is now on his way to his 5th straight Conference Finals appearance, the most of any player since Chauncey Billups led his Detroit teams there for seven straight years (2003-2009).

Before we think about Clevelands next opponent, lets see how the blowout game went their way in the Cavs Vs Bulls Game 6.

1. LeBron James: 15 Points, 9 Rebounds, 11 Assists, 2 Blocks

Yes it was another long night from the field as James shot only 7-23 from the field and 0-4 from three but he still put himself in prestigious company by the time the game was over.

LeBron became the first player since Magic Johnson in 1991 to average 25+points, 10+rebounds, and 8+assists in a series with averages of 26.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists

According to ESPNs Elias Says, LeBron became the first player since Magic Johnson in 1991 to average 25+points, 10+rebounds, and 8+assists in a series with averages of 26.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists in six games against the Bulls. In a game where he performed below his usual standards because of poor shooting, James again came thisclose to a triple-double and he played stellar defense (highlighted by his block on Joakim Noah) all throughout the game despite having 0 steals to his name.

2. Matthew Dellavedova: 19 Points, 7-11 FGs, 3-6 3PT FGs

Dellavedova led the team in scoring for just the second time in his career as he took the fight out of the Bulls with killer threes and feisty defense.

His 19 points is a career high for the playoffs and, as a reporter pointed out to him during the postgame interviews, he would have had 30 if he had played LeBrons minutes. Matty, as Jeff Van Gundy christened him in this series, had a +/- of +21 while LeBron only had a +20. Still, no chance of Delly getting James minutes.

3. Tristan Thompson: 13 Points, 17 Rebounds, 2 Blocks, 5-5 FTs

Thompson completely demoralized the entire Bulls frontline in this game with his unrelenting hustle, grabbing every board imaginable on his way to 6 offensive rebounds and 17 overall.

So dominating was Thompson that you could almost see the Bulls bigs shoulders drop after every rebound he took away from them. There was no stopping Double T as he played like a high school player who needed to make the varsity team.

For someone who averaged 64.1% on his free-throws, Thompson made a shocking 5 out of 5, completing one and-one after another. He inspired his team by his hustle and heart throughout this series and that was in full display in Game 6 most especially.

4. CAVS: 53 Rebounds, BULLS: 32 Rebounds

The Cavs totally owned the boards in this one with Thompson (17 rebounds) getting ample help from his teammates who gang-rebounded the basketball on the way to a 21-rebound differential. Coincidentally, the Cavs also beat the Bulls by 21.

[The Cavs]gang-rebounded the basketball on the way to a 21-rebound differential. Coincidentally, the Cavs also beat the Bulls by 21.

LeBron (9), J.R. Smith (8), Iman Shumpert (7), and Timofey Mozgov (5) nearly equaled the entire Bulls output for the game. The Cavs were simply hungrier, tougher, and more energetic than the Bulls, leading to the 16 offensive rebounds that gave the team extra possessions and breathing new life into their offense which was sputtering in the third quarter. For a team that prided itself on defense and rebounding, the Bulls were outmatched even in the things that were considered their strengths. Thats how dominant this Cavs team was in this game.

5. CAVS: 12-27 3-Point FGs, 16-20 FTs; BULLS: 4-20 3-Point FGs, 9-10 FTs

The Cavs blew this game wide open with threes and free-throws that gave the team an extra 28 points (12 three-pointers + 16 free-throws) via great shooting from deep and converting on their freebies.

The Cavs were deadly from three point territory as they shot 44.4%. If you subtracted LeBrons four missed threes, youll see that his teammates made an astounding 52% of their shots as they struck dagger after dagger into the Bulls hopes of pushing the series into a seventh game. They were relentlessly attacking the basket and taking advantage of the free-throws rewarded them for their efforts. Inasmuch as this game was a battle of heart, it was also a battle of skill as the Cavs proved that they were the better shooting team of the two.

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Iman Shumpert: 13 Points, 2-4 3-Pt FGs, 7 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 2 steals

Shump wont tell you this, but that clothesline flagrant foul that he received from the Bulls Nikola Mirotic was a blessing in disguise. He did say that it Wasnt smart and if you can read lips he had some not so nice words for the Bulls rookie.

After that incident, Shumpert was about to go to war with Mirotic but he wanted to do it the right way by winning the game. Iman was a man possessed as he spearheaded the Cavs offensive onslaught in the second quarter when he scored six straight points, turning a precarious Cavs one-point lead to seven en route to a commanding 58-44 lead at the half that the visiting team would not relinquish. Thanks, Nikola.

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George Stephanopoulos Discloses Donations To Clinton Foundation

George Stephanopoulos says he donated a total of $75,000 to the Clinton Foundation from 2012 through 2014. None of the donations were disclosed until Thursday, and the ABC anchor has apologized.

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The chief news anchor at ABC is the subject of controversy. Today, George Stephanopoulos acknowledged giving $75,000 to the Clinton Foundation. That's been since 2012, and it's despite Hillary Clinton's presidential ambitions. Stephanopoulos has apologized, but the revelation is a reminder of his earlier career in politics working for the Clintons. And now many conservative critics are claiming it's proof of liberal bias. Here's NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik to talk more, and, David, what more do you know about this?

DAVID FOLKENFLIK, BYLINE: Well, he said that in a statement - in an interview with Politico that broke this story - that he had been just thinking about this as a philanthropic gift. He'd made these three gifts - 2012-2013-2014 of $25,000 a year - and meant it to go to help fight HIV in emerging nations; meant it to help fight deforestation, an issue dear to many of those concerned about climate change. He now says, you know, I should've acknowledge this, but he didn't really see this as something that came with political attachments to it, at least that's what he's claimed publicly.

CORNISH: So saying that these aren't campaign contributions, but does that really make a difference?

FOLKENFLIK: I think it's really hard to separate the two. Hillary's name has been on that foundation since 2013 when she left the Obama administration as secretary of state, entered semiprivate life, but really was gearing up as everyone in the political realm knew - and most people past that - for a second presidential bid. It's not as though this is her first time thinking about the White House in her own name. And to give money to the Clinton Foundation, this is not a - this is not just the American Red Cross. It is certainly a major foundation that does a lot of good work around the world and, at the same time, it is a vehicle for President Bill Clinton's legacy in his retirement and also a vehicle for her to have a national, global, public stature as she looked toward the White House herself. So simply saying, you know, I should've acknowledged that doesn't seem to wash.

CORNISH: And George Stephanopoulos plays such a major role as a face of the news network there. What has the network said?

FOLKENFLIK: Well, the network essentially said George should have told us this. He didn't tell us. He didn't tell his viewers. He should've acknowledged this. The issue came up recently as the question of transparency involving the Clinton Foundation has itself been a new story of late. And I think that's a - really a terrible irony for Stephanopoulos here. After all, the story that he did, an interview about a book about the foundation called "Clinton Cash," and it involved a question about the transparency of the foundation. And yet, Stephanopoulos himself wasn't transparent about his own interactions with the foundation. I think that's very troubling.

But beyond that, Hillary Clinton has been such a prominent figure. You know, there are hundreds of times he's mentioned her on the air in recent years. It just seems as though this incredibly close tie to her interests and her family's interests should have been acknowledged, and yet the network says this is an honest mistake. He should have told us. We're moving past it, and I think that's, in some ways, a sign of his importance to that network.

CORNISH: David, let's talk a little bit more about the consequences here, if any. What do you think the fallout could be?

FOLKENFLIK: Well, the fallout's already happening in some ways in the sense that it raises, uncomfortably for Stephanopoulos, his earlier chapter. You know, he came to ABC in the late '90s and has reinvented himself in many ways over the last 17 years, but he had to fend off in the first couple years consistent claims he was biased towards the Clintons. After all, he came to national prominence as a major figure in President Bill Clinton's first campaign for office in 1992 very successfully. He was communications director for the Clinton White House in that first administration. And even though there was some discomfort and break between the two when he left the White House in '97 and ultimately wrote a best-selling book and memoir that the Clintons took some exception to, conservatives have always said, you know, this is a guy who's going to favor them.

You have Mike Lee. He's a prominent Republican Senator from Utah who said that he won't appear on "This Week" again, "This Week" being the Sunday public affairs show that Stephanopoulos hosts. Of course, Lee was all too happy to appear on the show to promote his own book just a few weeks ago. But you're seeing that, and in addition, Stephanopoulos says he'll recuse himself from helping to moderate a Republican presidential debate later this year that ABC will host.

CORNISH: That's NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik. David, thanks so much.

FOLKENFLIK: You bet.

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