Gotye Gets Into Politics And Rihanna Has A Ball For A Good Cause In Your Friday Last Lap

By Benjamin Smith

November 7, 2014 / 6:39 PM

Pop singer Gotye is running for office, Rihanna just announced a special charity ball, The Osbournes are threatening to return to television and Neil Young says farewell to bassist Rick Rosas in your Friday Last Lap.

Former VH1 You Oughta Know artist Gotye has just been granted permission for his political group, the Basics Rock'n'Roll Party, to run for election in Australia on a platform of "innovation, education, and rock'n'roll."[Spin]

Rihanna will host the Diamond Ball this December 11th to benefit her charity foundation that raises money for education and arts programs. [Billboard]

Find out which diva won VH1's Pop Queen Faceoff. Hint: her name rhymes with Ranet Rackson.[VH1]

Find out what Vice's Noisey website learned from watching Ariana Grande and The Weekend's new video and why she's down with the self love.[Noisey]

Rumor has it The Osbournes may be returning to television sometime in the near future. And guess what? It's Ozzy's idead.[Blabbermouth]

Ever wonder what Nicki Minaj sounds like slowed down? Well someone at MTV did and you can find out what famous male rapper she sounds like.[MTV]

And finally and sadly, longtime Neil Young bassist Rick Rosas has died at the age of 65. Read tributes to the man and his music. [Uncut]