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Kathie Lee Dropped a Puppy on Its Head the Other Morning

ScreenCrush Staff — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:35:27 +0000

This morning, during the umpteenth hour of ‘Today‘ on NBC, co-host Kathie Lee Gifford dropped an adorable puppy right on its head. Maybe we ease up on those giant goblets of morning wine? During a segment set up to promote the adoption of pets through a new app and a few of the dogs looking [...]

Terrified Amusement Park Dad Speaks Out on 'Today'

Don Deane — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:30:43 +0000

Climbing aboard a scary amusement park ride when you’re afraid of heights — like this dad did — takes guts. But appearing on ‘Today’ and explaining your sobbing, terrified reaction? That takes more courage than we can even imagine. Dad Steve Fuehne said he rode the Screamin’ Swing at Dollywood with daughter Grace Elizabeth because [...]

Controversy Grows for Eight-Year-Old Girl Who Kickboxes [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:04:06 +0000

While most eight-year-old girls might be content to simply busy themselves with toys, Jasmine Parr seems to be embarking on a career as a diminutive Muay Thai kickboxer. In June, Parr's father, Australian kickboxing champion John Wayne Parr, pitted his daughter against a seven-year-old in a kickboxing match in front of a paying audience, reported 'Today.'

Not surprisingly, the match drew heavy criticism, including a comment by Phil Reeves, the Queensland Minister for Child Safety and Sport, who said he was "appalled at the image of children of this age being put in a boxing ring."

Life-Size Barbie Has a Shocking Look [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:30:18 +0000

As a 16-year-old, Galia Slayen made a life-size Barbie out of wood, chicken wire, paper-mache and -- of course -- two big balloons as way to deal with her anorexia.

Now, four years later, Slayen is a sophomore at Hamilton College and is using the massive (but freakishly slim) doll she built to start a conversation about eating disorders and body image issues.