Archives Wednesday, April 22, 2009

April 22nd, 2009 | 6:15 pm by hopperd

…OF THE DAY

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  • FIRST NON-FACT ON THE INTERNET: The Beyonce “real” Today Show audio floating around the internet today was in fact fake, marking the first time something on the internet that seemed wildly improbably has turned out to not be 100% real. Also, Urkel fell off a cliff today and landed on Screech and they both died, pass it on. (Dlisted)
  • SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Fred Durst announced on Twitter, “Great news – I’m getting married to Esther in July!!!! It’s on!! Break out the bubbley!! [I'm the] the happiest man alive!!” Yep — he even sh*ttily scream-raps his marriage announcements. (People)
  • FATALITY: Is this an ad for online shopping or did Mortal Kombat finally reach Germany? Both? (Videogum)
  • MORE LIKE THIN-HAN: Lindsay Lohan is “shockingly skinny again – mere days after her traumatic break-up with Samantha Ronson.” She didn’t just appear thin in a couple photos, she’s definitely starving herself from the trauma and has lost tons of weight in one week. (Daily News)
  • WHERE CAN I GET SOME TANG: Yo this cartoon bowling dog totally got the right idea bout tha ladies am I right broaaaaaaa! YEAHHHHHHH!!!!! GUYSSSS!!!! [Two hours of high-fives] (Holy Taco)

April 22nd, 2009 | 5:51 pm by Kate Spencer (@katespencer)

RiRi’s Life Is A Beach: Then And Now

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Rihanna‘s been spotted looking beautiful on the beach in Barbados, alongside new BFF Katy Perry. The two frolicked in the warm water, jet skiied, and cruised on a boat together while flaunting some eccentric water wear.

Back in August, the songbird brought her former flame Chris Brown back to her home country, and they  spent most of their time splashing around and spooning on jet skis. Looks like she’s ditched him for a cuter pop star with better taste in bathing suits!

Check out RiRi and Katy on the beach and revisit Rihanna and Chris in happier times in our pics below. [Photo: Splash News Online]

April 22nd, 2009 | 5:33 pm by Michelle COLLINS

BLINGEE WEDNESDAY: VH1 Divas Blinged

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Above, Intern Erin Winterbottom takes a stab at Blingeedom.

Today, news has broken that VH1 — my Mommy and Daddy company — is bringing back one of the highlights of our lives, the VH1 Divas series. The latest version of VH1 Divas will air live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House, on September 17 — meaning I’ve got nearly 5 months to hand-bedazzle my best corset gown. Til that happens, let us partake in the digital bedazzling of some of the past VH1 Divas, including, but not limited to (Ace Ventura Soccer-Style-Kicker Deep Breath):

Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, Tina Turner, Elton John (mmhmm), Cher, LeAnn Rimes, Brandy, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Destiny’s Child, RuPaul, Diana Ross, The Backstreet Boys, Nelly Furtado, Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper, Dixie Chicks, Shakira, Stevie Nicks, Beyoncé, Lisa Marie Presley, Pat Benatar, Patti LaBelle, and Gladys Knight.

So, to celebrate what will surely be a momentous evening of dress tape (please, Aretha, for the love of God), today’s Blingee Wednesday is dedicated to the Divas. We ask that you limit yourselves to photos taken directly from past VH1 Diva concerts (however, will make exceptions for particularly genius Blingees found independently.) The rules: Ahead, we’ve posted a bunch of photos from past VH1 Diva Shows. Pick your favorite, head over to Blingee.com, MAKE IT FABULOUS, and the post a link to your creation in the comments. On Friday, we’ll post our faves.

Click ahead for the pics!

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April 22nd, 2009 | 4:51 pm by Anthony Miccio

Randy Jackson Taken Out By “Longtime Admirer” Condi Rice

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When Randy Jackson spouts crap like “I’m sitting on the fences with the horses on this one” and “This whole Utah vibe, you know what I’m sayin’? This whole salt of lake…” on American Idol, it’s hard to imagine why anyone would seek out his wisdom—let alone a former Secretary Of State. But Condoleeza Rice recently sought a private meeting at the Beverly Wilshire with the former Journey bassist, having found him “absolutely intriguing,” according to an insider.

“She’s a longtime admirer of Randy and enjoyed the opportunity to meet him in person and talk about their common passion for music,” her spokesperson told Us magazine, whose source claims Jackson was “mystified” but decided to attend. Maybe she knows something we don’t—or maybe she didn’t know he’s been married since 1995.

[Photos: Getty Images/AFP]

April 22nd, 2009 | 4:42 pm by Kate Spencer (@katespencer)

Gossip Break: Beyonce’s Seriously Bad Voice

  • Listen to the clip above. Is Beyonce secretly the worst singer in the world?  [DListed]
  • Tim Gunn hasn’t been on a date in 26 years. So much for making his sex life work.  [SOW]
  • While Lindsay Lohan shrivels into a tan prune, former BFF Nicole Richie is flying planes while pregnant.  [PITNB]
  • Mariah Carey is the “least green” celebrity out there. As if she’d know what that means, anyway.  [Wonderwall]
  • OH.MY.GOD.YOU.GUYS. Heidi Montag is going to be officially Mrs. Albino Devil as of this weekend!  [PopSugar]
  • Fred Durst is engaged – sorry ladies.  [PopEater]

April 22nd, 2009 | 4:36 pm by Libby Keatinge

Happy Earth Day 2009: The Top Ten Most Environmentally Friendly Celebrities

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Today is Earth Day 2009! When it comes to protecting the environment, some celebrities talk the talk, but some really walk the walk. From sitting in a tree to preserve a garden to filling their rides with biodiesel fuel, these celebrities really go the extra mile to keep things green. [Photos: Splash News Online]

April 22nd, 2009 | 4:30 pm by hopperd

6 Reasons Why Michael Phelps And Carrie Prejean Are Perfect For One Another

Reports from every website on the internet (including this one) claim that Michael Phelps and Miss California Carrie Prejean used to date, are currently dating, or will continue to date (they’re conjugating the verb “date” together). Though we’ve made our opinions on Phelps and Prejean somewhat clear in the past, we can actually see them working great as a couple, for a number of reasons:

 

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1. Both are more attractive when not talking.

2. Both have been involved in highly amusing scandals during slow news weeks.

3. Both are up for Butterface Magazine’s coveted “Person of the Year” honors.

4. Both have made out with someone of the same sex at least once when they weren’t quite as drunk as they claimed to be the next day.

5. Both eat babies for breakfast (FACT).

6. I’d delete this post and hook up with either one if the opportunity presented itself. Ignore this one, actually. Wait, I can just manually delete it so it doesn’t get posted in the first place. Ah whatever, I’ll leave it. There’s 6.

April 22nd, 2009 | 4:11 pm by Michelle COLLINS

Who Is This Beautiful Woman Seen with Gavin Rossdale?

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Our favorite source for all things news, In Touch Magazine, has revealed that before Gwen Stefani became his wife, rocker Gavin Rossdale shared feelings for yet another beautiful woman, pictured above. Indeed, that’s Gavin, rocking an original costume from Legend, and his former flame Marilyn, the luscious British pop star of the 80s.

You know, we can see what Gavin saw in Marilyn: The curvy body, the long blonde hair, the sensuous lips, the giant dong–

(pause)(blink, blink)

The Giant Dong.

Nowwwwwwwwwww we understand why Gavin’s denying the romance. He used to date a man who looks exactly like his wife. You know what? F*ck it, they still make a beautiful couple. Gavs, you have nothing to be ashamed of. Marilyn is gorgeous. Be honest, fellas, 2 tequilas and you’d be drunk dialing this bish on any given 2 am weeknight.

April 22nd, 2009 | 4:00 pm by Anthony Miccio

British Star Claims Gay Affair With Gavin Rossdale

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Years after the rumors were first brought to light by Boy George in his 1995 autobiography, British club legend Marilyn (who had a top ten hit in the UK with “Calling Your Name“) has confessed that he and Gavin Rossdale had a homosexual relationship in the 1980′s. “He was the love of my life,” Marilyn told InTouch Weekly. “We were together five years, but it felt like 40.”

Marilyn and Rossdale, now married to Gwen Stefani, have always denied the relationship, claiming they were merely “good friends.” But Marilyn now claims he played along to protect the former Bush singer’s career. “He was just becoming successful in America…I agreed to lie against every grain of my being.” Rossdale has yet to comment on Marilyn’s turnaround.

If the allegations are true, this wouldn’t be the first sexual skeleton to come out of Rossdale’s closet. In 2004, a paternity test confirmed that he was the father of model Daisy Lowe, now 20. Rossdale and Stefani have been married since 2002, and have two children.