Cassandra Rose is a freelance writer and an avid bibliophile with a B.A. from Rutgers University in English and Medieval Studies. On the rare occasion that real life isn't getting in the way, she spends her free time being snarky under the Twitter handle yrchmonger and contributing to the literary blog Bibliomantics. She currently lives in New Jersey where she was raised on a steady diet of Mel Brooks, British comedies and pop culture.
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Justin Timberlake Shares Cover + Track Listing of His Upcoming Album ‘The 20/20 Experience’ [PHOTOS]
Justin Timberlake apparently goes to the optometrist in his fanciest tux, because eye care is no laughing matter. Or possibly because his new album is titled 'The 20/20 Experience' and the album cover is a tongue-in-cheek reference to vision. We're still unclear. (See what we did there?)
Beyoncegate – So Did She Lip-Sync the National Anthem or Not? [VIDEO]
Yesterday (Jan. 21) the world was wowed by Beyonce's performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' during President Obama's second-term inauguration -- ear-piece-throwing, Broadway arm gestures and all. So get ready to have that happy memory destroyed.
It's now being reported that the performance was pre-recorded and Beyonce, President of the World, was lip-syncing. But even then the story isn't entir
Kelly Clarkson, James Taylor + Beyonce Perform at President Obama’s 2013 Inauguration [VIDEOS]
President Barack Obama, our 44th president, has been sworn in for his second term, and the inauguration was exactly the star-studded occasion we've come to expect from our celeb-popular Commander-in-Chief.
Case in point: Musical performances included James Taylor singing 'America the Beautiful,' followed by Kelly Clarkson's rendition of 'America (My Country 'Tis of Thee),' and Beyonce wrapping thi
‘Twilight’ Nominated for All the Razzies Ever
Hollywood has its Golden Globes and its Oscars, but us humbler folks have the Razzies, an awards show created to honor the very worst in cinema. From painful movies to pathetic acting, the Razzies have spent more than three decades punishing the worst of the worst with a $5 award that's glamorously spray-painted gold.
And this year, there was one clear frontrunner in the list of nominees: 'The Twi
Mariah Carey Throws Shade at Nicki Minaj During Barbara Walters Interview [VIDEO]
Seems that feud (or publicity stunt, depending on your level of cynicism) between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj isn't over just yet, because during a 'Nightline' interview with Barbara Walters, Mariah threw major shade at her fellow 'American Idol' judge.
Meow, indeed.
Courtney Stodden Shares a BTS Look at Her Ear-Bleedingly Bad Music Video ‘Reality’ [VIDEO]
Guess who has a music video you will probably watch because you can't look away? It's Courtney Stodden! That's right, the living Barbie doll recorded some footage for her new music video because at least then viewers can put her on mute.
Friends Say Kim Kardashian’s Not Pregnant – Just Germy and Fat
Don't you hate when everyone thinks you're pregnant but then it just turns out you have the flu? No? Well, you're clearly not Kim Kardashian.
Because why should Kate Middleton's tummy troubles get all the attention?
Katt Williams Owes More in Taxes Than You’ll Probably Ever Make
In addition to owing his fans apologies for beating and slapping them, the IRS says Katt Williams owes the government $4 million in unpaid taxes.
Which begs the question: Jesus, how much does this dude make?
Taylor Swift Threw Enough Money Around to be Named 2012’s Most Charitable Star
This year, Taylor Swift was a charitable chick who gave back to the music community in an apparent mea culpa for her never-ending cavalcade of break-up songs.
Further proving that she lives the life of a Disney princess, good manners and all, Swift has been named the most charitable celeb of the year.
Jessica Simpson Confirms the Pregnancy Everyone Knew About Already [PHOTO, VIDEO]
Pretty much everyone already knew that Jessica Simpson blew her deal with Weight Watchers by getting herself knocked up again mere minutes after shedding the weight she gained from her first pregnancy earlier this year.
But for those of you who didn't know, now you have your confirmation.
Kesha’s Pants Go Up in Flames as She Says She Was ‘Forced’ to Sing ‘Die Young’
After last week's tragic Sandy Hook school shooting in Newton, Conn., Kesha's youth anthem 'Die Young' began slowly disappearing from radio playlists. And the singer herself has now weighed in on the controversy -- albeit with a bizarre explanation.
Britney Spears Tops Forbes’ List of Highest Earning Female Musicians
Don't call it a comeback. Except do -- because Britney Spears has once again reclaimed her throne as the Queen of Pop, raking in more money this year than her fellow female singers.
And you thought that downward spiral into head-shaving and shoelessness spelled her demise.