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Welcome to the SECOND blog from Entertainment and World News! In today's blog we cover Gordon Ramsay's new show Hotel Hell, Book recommendations for Amazing Gracie and Shelter Stories, and much more! Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy today's edition of Entertainment and World News.

First off, there is a breaking story from AM NY stating that protesters have rushed onto the stage during Paul Ryan's first solo speech. Folks, this is rediculous. He was berated for his views and people were rushing the stage. Now come on. You have the right to disagree or agree. I fought for this man's freedom of speech and I am VERY tired of those who feel it is ok to berate others just because they may not believe the same things you do. It is time people started showing some respect for one another regardless of different opinions. There is a way to have intelligent conversations about things that do not lead to attacking one another. That is just plain stupid and barbaric. I want to see people start being more kind to one another and quit acting like life is a Jerry Springer show. I am sorry but that sort of behavior will destroy any freedom I fought to preserve in the service. Come on people-show some common sense and show some respect.

Gordon Ramsay's Hotel Hell premiered last night and I have to tell you it was very entertaining! Gordon knows what it takes to bring a business back from the brink of destruction into a success again. Part 2 airs tonight and I recommend you tune in! Watch as Gordon transforms these hellacious hotels before it's too late. It is fast paced, straight shooting and a very good show thus far! It airs on Fox Monday nights at 8pm, and airs again tonight at 8pm.

Today at 2pm on ABC, be sure to tune in to Good Afternoon America as everyone's favorite life coach, Siggy Flicker goes toe to toe! Siggy is an amazing lady who lives her life to inspire and help others! She is the VH1 tv show host of "Why Am  I Still Single" and a favorite guest of mine on Good Afternoon America. This show, hosted by Josh Elliot and Lara Spencer,( of the beloved Good Morning America) is a wonderful afternoon show that will leave you smiling. Tune in and find out for yourself how great this show is! Be sure to "Like" Good Afternoon America and Siggy Flicker's fan page of Facebook and follow them on Twitter!

For today's book recommendations, I am featuring two amazing reads that will touch your heart,
one of them is a book called "Amazing Gracie".This is the story of an unloved, unwanted deaf Great Dane puppy and how she changes her owners world through her love and perseverance. Gracie will have
you laughing, crying, and inspired . She was rescued by her owners, and because of her they now have Three Dog Bakery-a very well known natural dog food business. This story will touch your heart. It has become one of my all time favorite true stories. I give this book 5 stars.

Shelter Stories is my number one favorite read for two reasons: some of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes directly to helping shelter animals. And two-it features photos of rescued pets and cartoon strips that will touch your heart from the beloved comic-"Mutts" by Patrick McDonnell. This book is such a powerful tool to help people understand the viewpoint of shelter pets all over the world and what they feel when they are adopted. This is a must read. I honestly feel this book should be in the hands of every pet owner, child, and shelter to spread awareness of shelter pets.

In other entertainment news, "Sparkle" opens in movie theaters everywhere August 17th. Sparkle features stars such as Whitney Houston, Jordan Sparks, and Cee Lo Green. It is Whitney's final movie, and there is a very moving tribute to her on the official movie website. It is about a struggling young star trying to over come issues that are destroying her family.Whitney plays Jordan's mother.From what I can see this will be a very good movie. As always my prayers go out to all who love and miss Whitney and I hope we can all find some comfort seeing her on the screen once again.

That's all for today, thank you for reading and come back tomorrow for my next blog cast. Have a wonderful day!