December 11th, 2012 | 11:17 am by Jordan Runtagh (@JordanRuntagh)

The 20 Most Brutal Celebrity Beefs Of 2012

The 20 Most Brutal Celebrity Beefs Of 2012

The holidays are a time to celebrate goodwill for all human kind. And that’s cool and all, but that stuff gets sort of old after a while. So now let’s take a minute and take a look at all famous folks who didn’t get the peace and harmony memo! We’ve assembled our list of the top 20 most brutal celebrity beat-downs of 2012. Join us in a chant of “Fight fight fight!” and check it out!

20. Rita Ora vs. Rob Kardashian: Rita Whora’s Revenge

Rob Kardashian didn’t handle his heartbreak all that great following his split with Rita Ora. Instead of posting passive aggressive Facebook statuses like the rest of us, he went on an all-out Twitter assault against his former flame, claiming that she cheated on him with 20 dudes, and coining the obvious pun, “Rita Whora,” which became a trending topic soon after. #Revenge? #SmallVictories

Stitches required: Just 1 for Rob’s broken heart.

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September 5th, 2012 | 4:21 pm by Sabrina Rojas Weiss and Crystal Puccio (@shalapitcher)

The Top 10 Most Cringeworthy VMA Moments: Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Lil Mama And More

10 Most Cringeworthy VMA Moments

Sure, we watch the MTV Video Music Awards to see our favorite artists pick up a trophy or two for their work in the past year and to watch some phenomenal performances. But there’s a big reason it’s way more fun to watch than, say, the Grammys: Having this many stars in such a party-hard atmosphere always leads to some of the best unscripted moments on TV. A whole lot of those moments are simply fun, but often they turn into car-wreck spectacles. Of course, the latter is what we end up remembering in the decades that follow. From Andrew Dice Clay’s off-color jokes that got him banned from MTV for life to Michael Jackson’s misunderstood birthday cake to Kanye West’s infamous “Imma let you finish” speech, we love those moments that make us cringe in our seats, anticipating the embarrassment the perpetrators probably won’t feel until the morning after. While we eagerly await a whole new batch, here are our top 10 most cringeworthy moments of VMA history:

[Photos: Getty Images, MTV]

September 5th, 2012 | 1:22 pm by Christopher Hill (@chrisRULES_)

From RuPaul And Lenny Kravitz To Mandy Moore And Marilyn Manson: The 20 Most Unexpected VMA Pairs Ever

The MTV Video Music Awards are known for having one of the most varied guest lists in showbiz, creating  mind-blowingly random Hollywood juxtapositions. Many unexpected duos are tapped to present awards together, and sometimes folks are feeling friendly and just want a picture with their secret celeb crush.These unexpected pairings sometimes could be the musical collaboration of our dreams, much like Lady Gaga and Cher appearing side by side (with a side of beef) back in 2010. Or they could be the nightmare we wish would end, like the legendary meeting of Kanye West and Taylor Swift in ’09. Who would have thought teen sweetheart Mandy Moore would want to be hugged up with the creepy Marilyn Manson? The VMAs have given us some insanely wonderful worlds colliding moments over the years, so we’ve made a gallery to celebrate our favorite. Head down bellow to check out our 20 Most Unexpected VMA Pairings of All Time. Let’s hope we can have another 50 Cent and Paris Hilton moment this Thursday!

[Photo: Getty Images]

August 29th, 2012 | 4:33 pm by Sabrina Rojas Weiss (@shalapitcher)

Happy Birthday, Michael Jackson: 5 Of His Signature Looks That Are Still On Trend

Michael Jackson's iconic style
Michael Jackson would have been 54 today, and rather than think about how sad it is that he’s not around to celebrate with his fans or his kids, we’re going to look back at one way he’s still affecting us, to this very day: his iconic fashion. We may not all be walking around in $20,000 crystal-encrusted jackets like mega-MJ fan Tracy Morgan — nor are we sporting just one glove these days — but we’re impacted by his signature style in more subtle ways. Sequined and mirrored tops are making their way into everyday clothing this fall. Military-style jackets hit the runways a few years ago and are still prevalent on the street. Tight-fitting leather apparel is hot. And men’s pants have inched up their ankles for the past year — though no one’s brave enough to show off white socks and loafers with those short pants yet. Here are a few examples of MJ styles we’re still loving today.

[Photos: Getty Images]

July 24th, 2012 | 11:21 am by Sabrina Rojas Weiss (@shalapitcher)

Jackson Family Drama Makes Our Heads Spin, But Here’s Everything We Know So Far

Katherine Jackson, Royal Jackson, Blanket Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson and Paris Jackson

We’re being bombarded by stories from TMZ and the like about a whole lot of drama going down at the Jackson family home in California. Everything escalated to new heights yesterday, when police were called to Katherine Jackson’s house in the afternoon for a domestic disturbance. Let’s try to sort this out, shall we?

Last week, a letter from Michael’s siblings Randy, Jermaine, Janet, Tito and Rebbie leaked to the Internet demanding that estate executors John Branca and John McClain resign because their mismanagement had caused Katherine to have a mini-stroke. Meanwhile, Katherine Jackson had left the kids at home to attend her sons’ Unity Tour. She reportedly never made it to a show.

On Thursday (July 18), via Twitter, Paris Jackson accused Uncle Randy of purposely leaking said letter to discredit her grandmother. “i am going to clarify right now that what has been said about my grandmother is a rumor and nothing has happened , she is completely fine.”

On Sunday, family members reported Katherine Jackson missing. Paris tweeted that she hadn’t seen her in a week. “If anybody sees my grandmother , please call the authorities or this number— (818)-876-0186 it’s the security number .. thank you so much,” she wrote. But that night, Katherine contacted police to say she was fine.
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July 18th, 2012 | 7:20 pm by Halle Kiefer (@hallekiefer)

Paris Jackson, We Gently Urge You To Stop Fighting With Your Family On Twitter

Paris Jackson Fights With Family On Twitter

At it’s best, Twitter is a place to both post one-liners and foster revolution (Shout out to the Arab Spring! Heeeey!) At it’s worst, Twitter (and Facebook and Tumblr and..) is a place where people air the dirtiest of their laundries. We guess what we’re saying is: Paris Jackson, stop fighting with your family on Twitter! That’s what angry texts are for! “@randyjackson8 hello dear FAMILY member i don’t appreciate you telling everyone things that aren’t true thank you very much,” Paris allegedly tweeted this evening at her uncle Randy Jackson. According to TMZ, Michael Jackson‘s daughter was allegedly referring to a letter “leaked” this week in which several of her uncles claim the incompetence of John Branca and John McClain, the executors of MJ’s estate, have caused their mom Katherine Jackson to have a “mini-stroke” due to stress. The only problem? According to Paris, that’s…all made up. The stroke part, at least.

“i am going to clarify right now that what has been said about my grandmother is a rumor and nothing has happened , she is completely fine,” Paris declared. “at this point i dont care what people call me or if they think i’m a bad person… if it means sticking up for my grandmother i will do it .” Paris has since deleted the tweet directed at her uncle, but still seems to be fuming. “fighting fire with fire only gets you burned… well i say maybe we need a little spark in our lives ‪#ComeAtMeBro,” she posted. No, do not come at her, bro! And if you do, please let it be via passive-aggressive voicemail! Ugh, but that can be leaked, too. Singing telegram?

June 27th, 2012 | 5:44 pm by Sabrina Rojas Weiss (@shalapitcher)

Kim Kardashian, Arnold Schwarzenegger Blamed For Michael Jackson’s Death In Fever Dream Lawsuit

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kim Kardashian, Michael Jackson and Macaulay Culkin

Have you ever spent all day reading gossip blogs and magazines and watching reality TV, only to fall asleep and dream that the likes of Kim Kardashian and Macaulay Culkin have leapt from the screen and into your life. And then when you wake up, you’re kind of left with this feeling that you might actually be friends with famous people. It’s especially good if this celebrity overload is because you’re home with a fever of some kind. No? Just us?

Anyway, this actual real-life lawsuit a friend of a friend brought to our attention today, filed Monday in the real-life United States District Court, Eastern District of California, reads exactly like one of those fever dreams. The plaintiff is seeking restraining orders against Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kim Kardashian and Conrad Murray. Because, um, he saw Kim have sex with Murray at Michael Jackson‘s house, thus distracting the doctor and causing MJ’s death. “Macaulay Culkin was with me and is a witness.” Also, Governor Arnold was blackmailing Kardashian into having sex with him, and was punched by Barry Bonds because he’d been promised pardon in exchange for signed bats and a James Bond DVD. And Kim is pen pals with Bernie Madoff. We could go on, but we feel the fever coming back. Read for yourself:

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June 25th, 2012 | 12:26 pm by Sabrina Rojas Weiss (@shalapitcher)

On Michael Jackson’s Deathiversary, Daughter Paris Makes Us Love Her Even More

Paris Jackson with aunts Janet and La Toya, and her mother Debbie Rowe with Michael Jackson

For many people, June 25, 2009, was the day we lost a legend, Michael Jackson; for some of us, it was the beginning of a sleepless week gathering every bit of news we could about his life and tragic death. For Paris, Blanket and Prince Michael, it was, well, obvs, a lot worse. And in the past week, Paris reminded us as much, as she continued what she started three years ago (when she spoke about “the best daddy” at MJ’s memorial service): Making us love and admire her from afar. Seriously, this girl has some incredible poise. “RIP Michael Jackson .. Dad you will forever be in my heart

Tsk-tsk-ing kids these days:
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June 11th, 2012 | 10:18 am by Sabrina Rojas Weiss (@shalapitcher)

Paris Jackson Thinks People Don’t Like Her And Other Really Teenage Girl Things She Told Oprah

After seeing Paris Jackson and her brothers on a Jet Blue flight last Christmas, I’ve felt like I was in on a secret: Michael Jackson’s children have an enormous capacity to act like regular kids. I mean, she’s a “regular kid” with extraordinarily mesmerizing blue eyes, a tragic past and a lead role in an upcoming movie, but you get my drift. If you watched her interview on last night’s Oprah’s Next Chapter you might agree with me. Or disagree, because the 14-year-old also showed us that she’s incredibly strong and self-aware for her age. Anyway, here are some great, super-normal things we learned about Paris:

  • “People have tried [to bully me] but it doesn’t always work,” Paris said about the “drama” she faces in school. “A lot of people don’t like me. … Kids talk so bad behind my back.” We want to give these jealous girls quite a talkin’ to right now.She’s not allowed to date yet, but she can “date in groups,” like at the mall. (I freaking love that Oprah asked her this.)
  • She loves acting because “you can take on a new character.” What teenage girl doesn’t want to try on a new persona for size once in a while?

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April 26th, 2012 | 11:11 am by Jordan Runtagh (@JordanRuntagh)

For The Morbid Michael Jackson Fan: His Last Black Face Mask Is Up For Auction

What do you get for the Michael Jackson fan who has all the records, the clothes, the dolls, the DVDs, the commemorative plates and his death bed? Well, you could buy them his final face mask! The LA based Nate D. Sanders auction house is offering a black silk surgical face-mask worn by the King of Pop the night before he died. MJ reportedly wore the mask to the “This Is It” tour rehearsals, and it even has smudges of his make up.

According to the site, the mask was “especially made for Jackson, is made of silky fabric sewn in a pleated design, and the pleat folds are relaxed in the center area due to wear. A single dark strand of Jackson’s hair accompanies the mask.” All this can be yours…if you’ve got the cash. There are four days left in the auction, and bids are already up to $22,000! But that’s a small price to pay for super fandom. Check out the gallery below for some of the craziest celeb memorabilia that has ever gone under the hammer!

[Photo: Getty Images/Nate D. Sanders]