They had no idea and they are pissed!!!

Famed musicians, such as R.E.M. and Pearl Jam have filed a series of Freedom of Information requests, asking the government to declassify documents that would reveal which artist's catalogs were used in several prisons and military detention centers, including Guantanamo Bay.

The music may have been used in controversial interrogation methods (aka torture) in which detainees are forced to listen music at extreme levels for hours on end.

The requests were filed by Close Gitmo Now, a grassroots organization aimed at pressuring Congress to support President Obama's intentions to close Guantanamo Bay prison. Their allegations are based of the testimony of former prisoner and guards that identified music from artists ranging from Britney Spears to AC/DC to the Sesame Street theme song.

It may sound funny, but "it's very scary to think that you might go crazy because of the music, because of the loud noise," said Ruhal Ahmed, a former detainee who is suing the government for the abuse.

The musicians have not verified whether they would take legal action, but we'd be surprised if they didn't!

"We have spent the past 30 years supporting causes related to peace and justice. To now learn that some of our friends' music may have been used as part of the torture tactics without their consent or knowledge is horrific," said R.E.M in a statement. "It's anti-American, period."

Terrible!

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Because you really want to have the backing of Congress when you make decisions about your acting career.

Nicole Kidman showed up on Capitol Hill this morning, acting as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women and speaking with Congress to promote the International Violence Against Women Act. (It needs more funding.)

Subsequently, she delved into how Hollywood portrays women and how she won't be taking anymore roles that "sexually objectify and demean women,", though in the same breathe, she insists that Hollywood has done just as much good as harm to public views of women.

She continues on to say:

"I can't be responsible for all of Hollywood but I can certainly be responsible for my own career. I am far from an expert, I rely on the people I've met to make the case," she continued, adding that crimes like rape and domestic violence recognize 'no borders, no race or class.' …'In the real world, the laws go unenforced and impunity is the norm. We need the money."

So it will be strictly a Lifetime movie career for you from now on, Nicole? That's where all the strong women movies are at!

We kid. We kid.

We think she is doing a good thing, standing up for the rights of women. Keep it up!

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Or a whole LOTTA booby!?

Meghan McCain posted this pHOto on her Twitter and apparently received some criticism about her chosen attire. The senator's daughter doesn't see anything wrong with her boobalicious shot.

Here's what she had to say through multiple tweets:

"so I took a fun picture not thinking anything about what I was wearing but apparently anything other than a pantsuit I am a slut, this is why I have been considering deleting my twitter account, what once was fun now just seems like a vessel for harassment."

"I am going to take some more time to think about it but seriously I was just trying to be funny with the book and that I'm a dork staying in."

"when I am alone in my apartment, I wear tank tops and sweat pants, I had no idea this makes me a "slut", I can't even tell you how hurt I am."

"ok I am getting the fuck off twitter, promise not to delete my account until I sleep on it, thank you for the nice words supporters"

"I do want to apologize to anyone that was offended by my twitpic, I have clearly made a huge mistake and am sorry 2 those that are offended."

We didn't even notice the book in that picture!

We don't think you're a slut, Meghan, but it was a tit, we mean BIT, much!

P.S. CLICK HERE to "follow" Perez on Twitter!

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And it's for a good cause!

Emilio Estefan and Eva Longoria were just two of the 23 Obama-appointed leaders from the American Latino community who spoke in Washinton D.C. on Tuesday to support the effort to fund the National Museum of the American Latino.

Caliente!

Other proud supporters include Commission Chair Susan Gonzales and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis!

Very impressive, but where is Miz Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor?!

Maybe her invite was lost in the mail - like ours!!!

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Conservative hoo-ha Rush Limbaugh has placed a bid to buy the St. Louis Rams, which has sent liberal members of the NFL and Democrats into a tizzy!

According to reports, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL will not stand for Limbaugh's "divisive comments… [which] are not what the NFL is all about."

Diss!

Over on Capitol Hill, Democratic Texas rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is leading a campaign against the conservative talk show host, hoping to convince the NFL that Limbaugh is the wrong man for the job.

In case you forgot, Limbaugh quietly left ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown in 2003 because he stated on-air that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was "overrated because the media wanted to see a black quarterback succeed."

Is this the kind of guy who should own a football team?????

We think not!

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It was announced this morning that President Barack Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize.

There have been mixed reactions to Obama receiving the award due his length of time in office — just over 9 months.

"Very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world's attention and given its people hope for a better future," said the Norwegian Nobel Committee in addition to commending "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."

While Nelson Mandela and Mikhail Gorbachev are on board with the decision, others believe it was a premature choice, especially those in the Middle East.

A conservative religious party leader in Pakistan referred to the award an embarrassing "joke" while an Hamas official in Palestine said, "Obama has a long way to go still and lots of work to do before he can deserve a reward. Obama only made promises and did not contribute any substance to world peace."

What do U think of the Committee's decision?

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Mary Cheney and her longtime partner, Heather Poe are expecting their second child.

And soon! The baby is due next month!

Does this give the GOP enough time to inundate Fox News with their outdated opinion?!

We'd love to know what grandpa Dick Cheney thinks about all this!

Congrats, you two!

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We're one step closer!

A bill was introduced on Tuesday on Capitol Hill to allow same-sex marriages in Washington D.C.!

Council member David A. Catania introduced the bill yesterday morning before his fellow council members which stated, "any person . . . may marry any other eligible person regardless of gender."

The bill, which is expected to be voted on before Christmas, is expected to pass without a fight from the House and Senate, because both "have their plates really full" at the moment, says Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton.

Although a couple of Republican reps say they will try and stop the bill from passing, the number of Democrats outnumbers Republicans in the House, which same-sex marriage supporters are hoping will work with their cause.

One step in the right direction!

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And it better be good!

President Obama is scheduled to speak at the Human Rights Campaign annual dinner on Sunday, the eve of the National Equality March in D.C.

Although, he has faced criticism for not taking a stronger stance on gay and lesbian issues, he is only the second president to address the community next to Bill Clinton in 1997.

Thousands are expected to show up this weekend hungry for equality, so we're expecting him to bring it!

Will U be there?!

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