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Rihanna: “I Felt Like Britney Spears”

Published November 4th, 2009 by Karen
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While Rihanna’s first TV interviews addressing former boyfriend Chris Brown’s violent attack on her won’t air until Thursday and Friday of this week (more details on that, here), the singer has already opened up about the assault in an interview online.

In her interview with Glamour, Rihanna reveals that in the aftermath of the attack she felt like her life had become that of Britney Spears, as she was being exploited by gossiping onlookers and paparazzi, and violated by the female police officers accused of Continue reading »

Britney Spears’ New Boyfriend Probably Better than Durst, K-Fed

Published October 23rd, 2009 by Wendy
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According to report on Popeater.com, Britney Spears’s mother has given her blessing to Britney’s latest beau, agent Jason Trawick.

(Weddings: Rock Star’s Wedding Photo Leaked by Bandmate on Twitter)

“He’s the kind of man you would Continue reading »

Guilty Lil Wayne Faces Jail Time for Guns, Drugs

Published October 22nd, 2009 by Karen
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Until recently, Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne, 27, was on top of the world with critical praise and massive fan support surrounding his recent efforts, and buzz building around the delayed release of his anticipated rock album, Rebirth, now set to hit stores in December.

However, following a court date in New York on Thursday, things for the artist born Dwayne Carter have turned sour.

Although he had previously pleaded not guilty to gun charges, this morning the rapper entered a guilty plea on an attempted weapon possession charge.

According to an AP report, Carter likely faces a jail term of up to Continue reading »

Trent Reznor Wedding Photo Leaked by Bandmate on Twitter

Published October 22nd, 2009 by Karen
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Newly unemployed/retired Nine Inch Nails leader/Twitter instigator Trent Reznor tied the knot over the weekend.

Spinner reports that Reznor and bride Mariqueen Maandig got married on Saturday, October 17.

Although Reznor committed Twitter suicide over the summer after declaring that “idiots rule” the online social network, his bandmates made no such retreat, as evidenced by NIN’s Danny Lohner’s choice to tweet a photo of Reznor and his bride dancing at the reception.

What song do you think they’re dancing to in the photo?

We kinda hope it’s Continue reading »

WATCH: Falcon Heene, Balloon Boy, Music Video Uncovered

Published October 15th, 2009 by Karen

Because this story just keeps getting stranger, 6-year-old Falcon Heene, the kid who may or may not be adrift in a homemade balloon floating over Colorado, has already had a brush with fame-courtesy of WifeSwap and a strange music video.

It’s like an elementary school version of the Beastie Boys.

If they find this kid, he’s going to be a star…

Of course, the low-budget TV gig and music video might also mean that Heene has stage parents with Hollywood ambitions and that this is all a homemade publicity stunt.Stay tuned…

UPDATE: Turns out the Heene parents, who are storm chasers, have appeared on WifeSwap not once, but twice. It also looks like we’re not the only ones who think this might’ve all been a big hoax. (The missing boy was found to be hiding in his family’s garage, he has reportedly said his dad told him they were doing it “for a show.”)

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Avril Lavigne’s Complicated Marriage Ends

Published October 15th, 2009 by Karen
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If, for some strange reason, you’d like to date 25-year-old pop-snot Avril Lavigne, good news: She’s getting a divorce

The singer has cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for her split from hubby/Sum 41 pop-punk Deryck Whibley. (Who? Exactly. Think Good Charlotte, but somehow more annoying.)

On the plus side, the Canadian mall-punk power couple called it off before they had a chance to have a baby with a dumber name than the spawn of Ashlee Simpson (lip-syncher) and Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy).

(READ: Ashlee Simpson Baby Name, Worst Ever?)

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Michael Jackson Estate Admits “This is It” Stolen From Another Song

Published October 13th, 2009 by Karen
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A day after Michael Jackson’s estate released his final song, “This Is It,” the internet went wild with accusations that the song was stolen from another artist.

(LISTEN: New Michael Jackson Song “This Is It”)

Today, the Jackson Estate has admitted that the song is actually Continue reading »

British Singer Arrested for Spitting. Lamest Crime Ever?

Published September 28th, 2009 by Karen
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Loudmouthed British rapper, Lady Sovereign has been arrested in Brisbane, Australia on charges of spitting at a doorman, NME reports (details at NME).

(Video, below: Lady Sovereign’s “So Human,” featuring music by ’80s pop goths the Cure, oddly enough.)

We’re not saying it is cool when music stars are busted for drugs or violence or alimony or whatever, but, seriously, arrested for spitting at a night club doorman might be the lamest crime ever.

As is the trend lately, Lady S immediately Continue reading »

’60s Pop Music Icon Accused of Sex with Actress Daughter

Published September 23rd, 2009 by Karen


ABOVE: ’60s folkies the Mamas and the Papas are known for hits like “California Dreamin’”, but according to their children, life was a nightmare.

We felt kind of sick when we read this earlier, so, obviously, we need to share it with you.

In the ’60s, the Mamas and the Papas were known for their lush West Coast vocal harmonies and hit songs such as “California Dreamin’” and “Monday Monday.”

A far cry from the group’s sunny music, one of the band’s founders, lead singer/songwriter John Phillips, is now being accused of having a sexual relationship with his daughter, actress/child star Continue reading »

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Weekend Wedding: New Moon Musician and Actress

Published September 21st, 2009 by Karen
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Many Twilight fans would be shocked to learn that one of the film’s vampires or werewolves got hitched over the weekend-but don’t get too brokenhearted just yet.

Over the weekend indie film fave actress/singer Zooey Deschanel reportedly tied the knot with Twilight: New Moon Continue reading »