Beyonce’s ‘Formation’: A Fiery Black Power Anthem and Call to Arms

Pop stars don’t have to say anything. Do a song and a dance and we’ll throw cash at you and be happy.

Then again, Beyoncé is no normal pop star. And her surprise new song and video, “Formation?” Oh, does it say something.

A black power anthem for the masses released as Black History Month gets underway, “Formation” is as much powerful, gritty, and unapologetic a message as it is another entry in Beyoncé’s canon of dance floor calls-to-arms.

Pop stars don’t have to say anything. Do a song and a dance and we’ll throw cash at you and be happy.

Then again, Beyoncé is no normal pop star. And her surprise new song and video, “Formation?” Oh, does it say something.

A black power anthem for the masses released as Black History Month gets underway, “Formation” is as much powerful, gritty, and unapologetic a message as it is another entry in Beyoncé’s canon of dance floor calls-to-arms.

She takes on rumors about her beliefs, her marriage, and her daughter. She owns her blackness. She evokes the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina while endorsing the #BlackLivesMatter movement. And she celebrates her past while forecasting her even greater future, all to the beat that boasts the same dirty perfection that tracks like “***Flawless” used to announce the new evolution in Beyoncé’s musical career.

In the past, Queen Bey has been notorious for her silence. She hasn’t granted a proper sit-down interview in an astounding amount of time. Her music and her actions, however, particularly “Formation,” are speaking volumes. And she’s blaring her voice just when we need her.

Green Bay Packers left scratching heads over coin toss, catch ruling in loss to Arizona Cardinals

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- No wild NFL game would be complete without a coin-toss dispute. Saturday night's divisional playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium was no exception.

And it even came close on the heels of a playoff staple -- a catch controversy.

Referee Clete Blakeman called off the first toss prior to overtime because the coin did not flip. The Arizona Cardinals won the second toss, setting up the only possession in overtime in their 26-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

The NFL rule book contains detailed instructions for a coin toss but does not mention a requirement that it flip. An NFL spokesman did not immediately reply to a request for clarification.

The Cardinals would have won either toss.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers

was at midfield as one of the team's captains and called "tails" before the first toss. It landed on "heads." Rodgers said he was upset that Blakeman did not allow him to make a new call for the second toss.

"Clete had it on heads," Rodgers said. "He was showing heads, so I called tails, and it didn't flip. It just tossed up in the air and did not turn over at all. It landed in the ground. So we obviously thought that was not right.

"He picked the coin up and flipped it to tails, and then he flipped it without giving me a chance to make a recall there. It was confusing." Rodgers indicated he would have called "heads" on the second toss if given the chance. It landed on heads again.

"I think he was trying to avoid the embarrassment of what just happened," Rodgers said. "He flipped it quickly."

Packers linebacker Clay Matthews theorized that "there was a little protective case that might have been weighted in the heads favor."

Added Matthews: "The first one, it didn't turn. It just sat there like a saucer. They still won the second one. I'm sure that would have been a little bit of controversy if we had won."

Blakeman's coin toss wasn't his only call that had the Packers up in arms on a night filled with crucial, game-changing plays.

His ruling that Arizona receiver Larry Fitzgerald had maintained control of a 22-yard sideline reception late in the third quarter left coach Mike McCarthy exasperated.

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Name: Deepika Padukone

Birthday: 5^th January, 1986

Zodiac: Capricorn

Marital status: Single.

Awards: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award

Trivia: Deepika Padukone played state level badminton till the 10th standard.

Deepika was openly dating Ranbir Kapoor, and had his initials tattooed at back of her neck. The couple later broke off.

Deepika Padukone Biography

One look at this dimpled beauty and you know she was marked for fame and the world of glamour. And she hasn’t disappointed. From the daughter of a famous sportsperson to a supermodel, to an actress, she has done it all with panache.

Deepika was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her family moved to Bangalore, India, when she was eleven months old. Her father, Prakash Padukone, is a retired badminton player of international repute, and her mother is a travel agent. Padukone also has a younger sister, Anisha. Deepika attended Sophia High School in Bangalore, and completed her pre-university studies at Mount Carmel College Bangalore. While in high school she played badminton at the state level.However, she was not keen on pursuing a career as a badminton player.

Deepika Padukone has appeared in several print and television commercials like Liril, Limca and Close-up. She was the brand ambassador for Jewels of India, a jewellery exhibition and the also face of Maybelline, an international brand. She also appeared in the 2006 Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar.

In 2006 itself, Deepika made her cinematic debut in the Kannada film Aishwarya opposite actor Upendra. The very next year, Deepika made a successful Bollywood debut with Farah Khan’s blockbuster Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

Deepika was then seen romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno opposite Ranbir Kapoor and alongside Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba. The film performed reasonably well at the box office.

In 2009, she was once again seen in a double-role along with Akshay Kumar in Chandni Chowk To China. Next she was paired with Saif Ali Khan in Love Aaj Kal. The movie was well received at the box office.

In 2010, she had a total of five releases; Karthik Calling Karthik, Housefull, Lafangey Parindey, Break Ke Baad and period film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se. Deepika was seen in Desi Boyz and Aarakshan in 2011; while Desi Boyz did well at the box-office the latter failed to do so.

Her upcoming films are Race 2, Cocktail and Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani.

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Billed as a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women,” dating coach Evan Marc Katz has been helping singles find love since 2003. Thousands of his clients have fallen in love, gotten married, started families, and found happiness – after only a few months of coaching.

It’s an unlikely career for a man – much less a man who was called a “serial dater” by CNN- yet that’s what makes Katz such a unique coach. By helping women understand men – what they think, how they act, and what they really want – he empowers them to make healthy, informed choices in love.

Katz likens his 12-week Commitment Course to a Masters Degree in Men, and the metaphor is apt. His clients invariably find their education about men lessens their frustration and increases their likelihood of attracting a like-minded long-term partner.

Katz started his career in customer care at JDate, during which he wrote his first book, “I Can’t Believe I’m Buying This Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating (Ten Speed Press, 2004). Its release coincided with the online dating boom, and soon, Katz found himself in high demand, with features in The Wall St. Journal, USA Today, and Time Magazine.

His follow-up venture, e-Cyrano, was the first online dating profile writing service and it made a big splash. Quickly, Katz realized that people needed support in all aspects of dating, and expanded his services into dating and relationship coaching. His second book, “Why You’re Still Single – Things Your Friends Would Tell You If You Promised Not to Get Mad” (Plume, 2006), was a critical success, yet the dating coach was ignoring the very same advice that was leading his clients to love.

In 2007, Katz decided to take his advice to the masses. He set up a blog, which began to serve as a one-stop shop for anyone trying to understand relationship dynamics. Combining the insight of Dr. Drew and the wit of Adam Carolla, Katz has answered hundreds of challenging and controversial questions with a unique combination of logic, experience and empathy.

Yet despite all his professional success, Katz remained a bachelor. It wasn’t until he finally followed his own wisdom that he met his future wife – and became a much better dating coach in the process. By opening up to a new kind of partner, Katz proved that to get different results in love, you have to make different choices. He’s very glad he did.

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These days, Katz works primarily with the clients with whom he most identifies – smart, strong, successful women who have everything… except a lasting relationship. With an array of products, group coaching and private coaching, Katz offers something for any woman who wants to get better results in her love life.

Evan Marc Katz is married and lives in Los Angeles with his incredibly cool, incredibly patient wife and their two ridiculously cute children.

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Name: Sonakshi Sinha

Birthday: 2^nd June 1987

Zodiac: Gemini

Marital status: Single

Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female

Trivia: Daughter of actor and politician, Shatrughan Sinha. She completed a course in fashion designing before moving on to acting.

Biography: Sonakshi Sinha was born on 2 June 1987, to actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha. She has two brothers, Luv and Kush Sinha.

Sonakshi Sinha walked the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week 2008 and 2009. She commenced her career in Bollywood by debuting in the mega blockbuster, Dabangg (2010). The tremendous success of Dabangg has made many a director sit up and take notice of this unconventional beauty. She was signed up for a number of projects by established production houses post Dabangg. She has number of films set to release in 2012: Rowdy Rathore, Joker, Lootera, Son Of Sardar, Race 2.