Laura Matthews

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Laura is a U.S. politics reporter for the International Business Times. She was always fascinated by the BBC World News each morning on the radio in Jamaica. That, and a love for writing led her to a masters in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelors in media and communication from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She has worked for Gannett's Pacific Daily News in Guam, the Jamaica Observer, the Jamaica Gleaner, the Nassau Guardian in the Bahamas and Choices magazine for whom she ghost wrote the guidebook Help Your Child With Career Choice.

Laura Matthews

Robert Gibbs: 700-Pound Man Uploads Viral YouTube Video Asking For Help [VIDEO]

Robert Gibbs, a nearly 700-pound man from Livermore, Calif., uploaded a YouTube video on March 1, a day before his 23rd birthday, asking for help to lose weight so he can watch his niece and nephew grow up. The video has since gone viral, with more than 921,000 views in just four days and has resulted in a call from a representative for a celebrity personal trainer.

Bobbi Kristina Brown Furious Over Whitney Houston Casket Photo Leak: Report

Bobbi Kristina Brown is said to be furious that the National Enquirer leaked a photo of her mother, Whitney Houston, in her open casket, according to Contact Music. While the uncertainty remains as to who leaked the Houston casket photo, many are hoping that Bobbi Kristina will reveal the culprit during her upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey.

R.I.P Alex Webster: Former New York Giants Dead at 80; Twitter Reacts

Alex Big Red Webster, a former New York Giants football halfback, died on Saturday at the age of 80, in Port St. Lucie, Fla., the team confirmed with the media. The cause of death hasn't been specified at this time, according to NJ.com. His name began trending on Twitter late Saturday.

Tatum O’Neal Rumors: Star Denies Drug Relapse

Tatum O'Neal has denied rumors of a drug relapse. Rumors were that the 48-year-old Academy Award-winning actress, who has publicly battled substance abuse for years, was back in rehab after a cocaine relapse last month.

National Enquirer Whitney Houston Casket Photo: Funeral Home Threatened

The Newark, N.J. funeral home that handled Whitney Houston's final arrangements said threats and hateful emails continue to pour in after a photograph of the late singer in her casket appeared on the cover of the National Enquirer. It is still unclear who took the photograph and how it wound up at the tabloid.

Bela Padilla: Filipina Actress Apologizes; FHM Pulls ‘Racist’ Cover

Filipina actress Bela Padilla and FHM in the Philippines have apologized for the cover of the magazine following complaints about its controversial cover branded by some readers as racist. FHM has since pulled the March cover, which showed the fair-skinned actress in a pink bikini surrounded by dark-skinned models with the tag line Bela Padilla Stepping Out of the Shadows.

Snooki Denied Pregnancy Rumors to Not Jinx Herself: Report

Snooki denied for three months that she was pregnant because she didn't want to jinx herself, TMZ reported. Star magazine had reported earlier that Snooki was pregnant. However, the 24-year-old Jersey Shore star shot down those pregnancy rumors earlier this month when she went on Sirius/XM radio.

Snooki Pregnant With First Child For Boyfriend Jionni LaValle: Report

Snooki is reportedly three months pregnant with her first child for boyfriend, Jionni LaValle, sources told the media. The Jersey Shore star whose real name is Nicole Polizzi denied pregnancy rumors earlier this month, but sources told the New York Post that Snooki is in fact pregnant.

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