Cheat Sheet - Calling BS on Our ‘Plus Size’ Obsession

Read This, Skip That .... February 05, 2015 Out of Shape 1. Calling BS on Our 'Plus Size' Obsession There's been great fanfare over Sports Illustrated's first plus-size model, but she is a normal size, has a toned stomach, and "real" women remain absent from our magazines. Read it at The Daily Beast GRIEVING 2. Bobbi Kristina's Family Says Goodbye Four days after 21-year-old Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unconscious in a bathtub, a doctor told her family that nothing more can be done, according to People magazine. "Everyone is coming to the hospital to say goodbye," a family member said. The family source also told the magazine, "Bobby [Brown] has been crying nonstop since yesterday. We are grieving." Brown has been on life support in an induced coma. Read it at People DOWN A NOTCH 3. Sony Exec at Center of Hack Demoted Amy Pascal, the top Sony Pictures executive exposed by last year's notorious cyberattack, will step down from her post as co-chairman and launch a new production venture with the studio instead. "I have spent almost my entire professional life at Sony Pictures and I am energized to be starting this new chapter based at the company I call home," Pascal said in a statement Thursday. Leaked emails between Pascal and producer Scott Rudin revealed nasty comments about Angelina Jolie (he called her a "minimally talented spoiled brat") and jokes about President Obama preferring movies about black people ("Should I ask him if he liked DJANGO?…Or The Butler. Or Think Like a Man?" Pascal joked.) Pascal is expected to transition to her new role in May. Read it at The Hollywood Reporter He Said, He Said 4. Romney Aide: Obama Adviser Is Lying David Axelrod is claiming Romney "shocked and irritated" the president by talking about Election Night turnout in racial code—but Garrett Jackson says his boss said no such thing. Jackie Kucinich and Ben Jacobs report. Read it at The Daily Beast FINALLY 5. Surgeon General Says Yes to Weed Newly confirmed Vivek Murthy says marijuana is "helpful" for certain medical conditions. Michael Ames asks: Could this be the tide-turner for legalization? Read it at The Daily Beast FISHY Friends Say Harper Lee Was Manipulated To publish second novel. SPREADING Measles Hits 5 Chicago Infants Too young to be vaccinated. SORRY, CHINA Obama Praises Dalai Lama as Good Friend At National Prayer Breakfast. FOOT IN MOUTH Republican: Gay Rights Not Human Rights Meet Congressman Chris Smith. WELCOME Pope Francis to Address Congress First pontiff ever to do so. HUFFINGTON POST The Gaping Hole In Obama's FBI Surveillance Reform ROLLING STONE 20 People You Won't Believe Have Grammys BUZZFEED Secret Millionaire Lived Frugal Life, Surprises Local Hospital, Library With Donations GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Romanian Snowboarder Survives Avalanche He also gets great video of it. More Videos Kim and Kendall Get Naked by Marlow Stern Why Lance Bass's Big Gay Wedding Matters by Kevin Fallon How the NYPD Can Legally Catfish You by Shawn Musgrave, Muckrock

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