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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Rihanna Comes Under Fire Over 'We Found Love' Music Video

Rihanna Comes Under Fire Over 'We Found Love' Music Video
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"We Found Love" music video, which is filled with explicit materials including drug use and violence, has landed Rihanna in hot water. An anti-rape organization slams the Barbados singer, accusing her of visualizing woman as "an object to be possessed by men."

"Rihanna's new video is a disgrace," Eileen Kelly of the Rape Crisis Centre voices her complaint to the Daily Star. "It sends the message that she is an object to be possessed by men, which is disturbingly what we see in real violence cases."

Riri hasn't responded to the criticism, but the director Melina Matsoukas already slammed any claims suggesting they're glorifying abusive relationship even before the protest arose. "We love, obviously, to do provocative imagery," she told MTV. "I think because, in the end, it's not really at all about domestic violence."

"It's really just about it being toxic, and they're on this drug trip and that definitely plays a part, but I think it's also about being triumphant over those weaknesses, and she leaves him. It's not trying to glorify that type of relationship. The bad parts of it, that's what you don't want. In the end, her leaving, it represents her getting that out of her life."

The "We Found Love" music video featured Dudley O'Shaughnessy as Riri's love interest. The video's gritty content and Dudley's resemblance to Chris Brown sparked speculation that the singer tried to re-enact her doomed relationship with Breezy.

Justin Bieber Confirms Title and Lines Up Kanye and Drake for New Album

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Justin Bieber has confirmed his manager Scooter Braun's statement which suggested that he names his new album "Believe". The "Mistletoe" singer addressed that matter when talking to MTV recently. During the same occasion, he additionally revealed two featured guests for the upcoming LP.

"Very soon [it'll be released], after my Christmas album," the Canadian pop singing sensation gushed before adding, "It's going to be coming out. It is called Believe. I'm working with a lot of cool people. I'm working with Kanye [West]. Drake is going to work on the album with me."

The revelation once again slams rumors which emerged earlier this year mentioning that Bieber was reluctant to work with Kanye West over concerns that the rapper would damage his squeaky-clean image. "He's such a cool guy, and he's just really laid-back and just nice," the teen star previously praised the MC.

As for Drizzy, he has long been linked to Bieber because they come from the same country, Canada. They have praised each other and repeatedly talk about how they'd love to make a duet for a future project. Most recently, Bieber remixed Drizzy's expletive-laden single "Trust Issues" and toned it down to a PG-rated for his young fans.

The rapper commented, "I wish he would've left all the cuss words in it. I feel like that would've been so G, if he would've done all the swearing. I was excited when I heard he remixed it, because there was like a gang of swearing in that song. I was like, 'Oh, we're about to hear the transformation of Bieber'."

Exact release date for "Believe" is yet to be announced, but Braun said it would be out by summer 2012. Talking about the creative process, the manager stated, "He's [Bieber] pretty adamant about writing a lot of [the album]. And he played me some stuff that he's been doing on his own. He wrote this amazing song that sounds like a Jodeci record."

Bieber himself revealed he's experimenting with new sound that would be embraced by his young core fans and older people. "So it might sound weird at first, but it's going to be like when Justin Timberlake did 'FutureSex/LoveSounds': It was a new sound ... acoustic guitar over hard drums," he dished on.

He added, "I want to find something that's going to suit me and my fans are going to love and older people will like and younger people will like. But I'm always trying to keep my core fanbase, because the young people are what make everything cool. Old people look to young people, so trying to keep everyone happy."

Beyonce Knowles Is Multitasking in 'Party' Music Video Ft. J. Cole

Beyonce Knowles Is Multitasking in 'Party' Music Video Ft. J. Cole
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Beyonce Knowles throws a house party for her celebrity guests in a music video for her latest single "Party". Rocking various bright-colored outfits, Queen Bey tries her best to be a good hostess. While her guests chill out in the backyard, she does the cooking, leads the dancing, and also mows the lawn.

Getting invited to the party are Beyonce's sister, Solange Knowles, and the former member of Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland. Also coming to have some fun at the awesome bash is the pregnant singer's featured guest J. Cole who arrives in style by driving a blue bugatti.

When the music video was previewed two days ago, Beyonce was attacked by Khia for allegedly copying her "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)" video. She tweeted, "I'm @beyonce baby's god mother, if it's girl she naming her Khia! B TY for taking my advice & and tips on how to make a real hood video!"

"@beyonce thanks you for the love the tweets & roses! To bad I don't bulldag with prego women. Call super head jay knows all about her," she added two more messages. "@beyonce has been smoking rocks if she thinks her J. Cole remix flop "Party" will be as big as My Neck My Back."

"Party" music video was filmed last summer in the Oakdale Mobile Home Park in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey. "We just had a really good time," one of the guests Kelly said. "We were doing certain stuff that we used to do as kids. We kinda felt a little goofy for a second, so we stopped. But we just had a good time."

"Party" is one of the singles appearing in Beyonce's latest studio installment "4". The album version of the song features OutKast's Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000). Talking about landing the spot in the remix, Cole said it's a blessing. He revealed that he recorded verses for the song even before the album came out.

"Then she reached out to me and she wanted me to get on the remix. I did two more verses. Out of the second set that I did, she picked the first verse. But my second verse, I just gotta say for the record... It was just too long, I think she was looking for something shorter and more to the point," he recalled.

KISS front man Paul Stanley undergoes vocal cord surgery

          KISS lead singer Paul Stanley underwent successful surgery for "recurring vocal cord issues" Tuesday that the musician said Wednesday "come with 40 years of preaching rock 'n' roll." His doctors say Stanley, who's been touring and recording with KISS for nearly 40 years, will make a "swift and complete" recovery, according to a statement from his publicist.
Music: Paul Stanley reflects on KISS
"I hold myself to a higher standard than others do," Stanley said. "With that in mind, I wanted to remedy a few minor issues that come with 40 years of preaching rock 'n' roll."
Stanley, 59, is known for his energetic -- and loud -- shows as front man and guitarist for legendary hard rock group.
KISS, one of the longest-running rock acts, stays busy on the road and in the studio. Stanley is producing "Monster," their 20th studio album due out in 2012 as they embark on another global tour.

Doctors say Paul Stanley, who's been recording with KISS for nearly 40 years, will make a "swift and complete" recovery.
 

'Sister Wives' family welcomes seventeenth child

Kody Brown, 43, and Robyn, 33 (center) work to blend a family that includes three other wives and 16 additional children.
Kody Brown, 43, and Robyn, 33 (center) work to blend a family that includes three other wives and 16 additional children.
Polygamist reality television star Kody Brown and his fourth wife, Robyn, welcomed their first child together          a son named Solomon -- at 2:02 a.m. Wednesday morning at the couple's home in Las Vegas, they tell PEOPLE exclusively.
The baby boy weighed in at 9 lbs., 10.5 oz., and is 22 inches long.
"He's perfect and we couldn't be happier," Kody tells PEOPLE. "We are so thrilled."
Brown, 43, and Robyn, 33, married during last year's season finale of the TLC reality show "Sister Wives" and now work to blend a family that includes three other wives and 16 additional children, some from previous marriages.
The family -- including Brown's first and only legal wife Meri, 40, their daughter, Meriah, 16; wife Janelle, 42, and their children Logan, 17, Madison, 15, Hunter, 14, Garrison, 13, Gabriel, 10, and Savanah, 6; and wife Christine, 39, and their children Aspyn, 16, Mykelti, 15, Paedon, 13, Gwendyln, 10, Ysabel, 8, and Truely, 1 -- added Robyn and her three children from a previous marriage, Dayton, 11, Aurora, 9, and Breanna, 7, to the expansive Brown clan, and moved from Utah to Nevada after police launched an investigation into the family last year. (The Browns have since filed a federal lawsuit in July challenging the constitutionality of Utah's bigamy law.)
This season, the Browns are residing in four separate homes in Las Vegas and dealing with the emotional, financial and physical strain that comes from living a "plural" lifestyle. Sister Wives airs Sunday nights (9 p.m. ET) on TLC. Solomon's birth will air on the show's season finale on November 27.

Halloween 2011: Best Celebrity-Inspired Costumes

Halloween 2011: Best Celebrity-Inspired Costumes: Pregnant Beyonce
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Halloween 2011: Best Celebrity-Inspired Costumes: Eden Wood
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Halloween 2011: Best Celebrity-Inspired Costumes: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
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Halloween 2011: Best Celebrity-Inspired Costumes: Pan Am Stewardess
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Halloween 2011: Best Celebrity-Inspired Costumes: Lady Gaga as Jo Calderone
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Halloween 2011: Best Celebrity-Inspired Costumes: Princess Beatrice
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Halloween 2011: Best Celebrity-Inspired Costumes: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
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Halloween 2011: Best Celebrity-Inspired Costumes: Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux
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Halloween 2011: Best Celebrity-Inspired Costumes: Pippa Middleton and Prince Harry
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Julianne Hough: How She Became a Red Carpet Star.

Julianne Hough: How She Became a Red Carpet Star!: Cut Loose!
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Julianne Hough: How She Became a Red Carpet Star!: Black Tie Optional
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Julianne Hough: How She Became a Red Carpet Star!: In the Navy
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Julianne Hough: How She Became a Red Carpet Star!: Red Hot
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Julianne Hough: How She Became a Red Carpet Star!: Pretty in Pastel
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Julianne Hough: How She Became a Red Carpet Star!: Tangerine Dream
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Julianne Hough: How She Became a Red Carpet Star!: Country Strong
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Julianne Hough: How She Became a Red Carpet Star!: Drama Queen
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber Adopt

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Relax! These teen pop stars are not ready for a child, well, a human child.
But they are ready for a furry puppy to play with.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez visited D'Arcy's Animal Rescue Centre in Winnipeg, Canada, and adopted this cutie, who accompanied Selena in London, Ontario, before her concert.
So what's the name of this husky mix?
Sorry, no name hybrids here (Julena or Seltin, anyone?).
The pup's name is Baylor. Interesting...it reminds us of bailing someone out of jail if they ever happened to be there.
Anyway, as you can imagine, picking an animal to raise as a couple is no easy feat. The twosome looked around for hours before deciding on their new friend.
Regardless, their stop at the rescue centre didn't go unnoticed. "It was nice that they thought of the animals and came to visit our shelter while they were on tour," D'Arcy, the owner of the shelter tells E! News.
What a cute little family, don't ya think?

Monday, October 24, 2011

Best Dressed British Stars

Best Dressed British Stars: Kate Middleton
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Best Dressed British Stars: Pippa Middleton
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Best Dressed British Stars: Kate Moss
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Best Dressed British Stars: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Best Dressed British Stars: Victoria Beckham
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Best Dressed British Stars: Kate Winslet
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Best Dressed British Stars: Emma Watson
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Best Dressed British Stars: Keira Knightley
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Best Dressed British Stars: Kate Beckinsale
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Best Dressed British Stars: Cheryl Cole
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Rob Kardashian on DWTS: I Can't Believe I'm Still Here

Rob Kardashian on DWTS: I Can't Believe I'm Still Here! Credit: ABC/ADAM TAYLOR
Now that there's just seven pairs left on Dancing with the Stars, Rob Kardashian is thanking his lucky stars.
"I really didn't know what to expect, but I'm really surprised that I'm still here. But I'm very happy to be here and I'm enjoying it," Kardashian, 24, tells Us Weekly on how he's feeling about having lasted six weeks on the hit ABC show.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star admits, however, that the commitment has taken a lot away from his social life, which includes having to miss his sister Kim's 31st birthday bash in Las Vegas Saturday.
"I needed to rehearse and stuff, so I was stuck here," says Kardashian. "They said it was fun, but I'm sure Kim didn't party too hard! They don't care that I'm not there -- they just want me to keep doing what I'm doing and keep focusing and move onto the next round and keep pushing."
Now that the Kardashian klan is all back on the west coast (Kim and Kourtney had been shooting in NYC the past two months) they're stepping out en mass to support Rob on Monday night's show.
"So excited to watch @RobKardashian dance tonight! The whole fam is going to support! He goes on first at 8pm! #Vote4Rob," Kim, 31, tweeted on Monday.
And although he appreciates the support, Rob adds, "I don't even see my own family when they're in town, I've been so busy. I've had no time to do anything! But I hope when DWTS is done and all that stuff, that I will."
 

John Edward's Daughter Cate Marries: See Her Wedding Dress

John Edward's Daughter Cate Marries: See Her Wedding Dress! Credit: Flynet
Cate Edwards, the daughter of disgraced politician John Edwards and the late Elizabeth Edwards, married college sweetheart, Dr. Trevor Upham, in Chapel Hill, NC on Saturday.
Cate, 29, beamed in a classic, strapless ivory gown with gathered detail at the hip; she wore her hair down and loose, accessorized with a pearl necklace and matching bracelet.
Although John Edwards walked his daughter down the aisle, the former Presidential candidate -- who fathered a child with mistress Rielle Hunter  -- successfully avoided all cameras during the ceremony. Her 13-year-old sister, Emma Claire, was maid of honor, while their brother, Jack, 11, was a groomsman.
Cate and Upham, a surgical fellow in Washington, D.C., got engaged two weeks prior to Elizabeth Edward's Dec. 7, 2010 passing after a long battle with breast cancer.
 "I feel so lucky to have shared that joy with her, to have had the time to leaf through bridal magazines together and talk about the wedding," Cate wrote in an article for Glamour magazine this month. "Even though I've had to plan the wedding without her, I feel blessed because, in her last weeks, she told me she was comforted to know I'd set forth on my own life path, with someone she loved and respected, and with whom she truly believed I would be happy."

Curvy Jessica Simpson Holds Her Belly

Curvy Jessica Simpson Holds Her Belly Credit: Splash News Online
Jessica Simpson's in the Big Apple, y'all!
The singer and fashion mogul, 30, emerged from her hotel in midtown Manhattan on Monday.ars
Engaged to beau Eric Johnson for nearly a year, the star rocked her curves -- and held her midsection -- wearing oversized yellow sunglasses a loose-fitting, cold-weather poncho. In a sideways shot taken earlier that day, Simpson's belly appeared a bit larger than usual. See more pictures of Jessica's belly.
Simpson has been the subject of persistent pregnancy rumors over the past couple months, but has remained mum on the subject.
One thing on her mind? The beautiful, sad music of indie rock sensation Bon Iver!
"Bon Iver has been on repeat," Simpson tweeted Sunday. "Love his music :)"
 

Justin Bieber Rents Out Movie Theater for Romantic Selena Gomez Date

Justin Bieber Rents Out Movie Theater for Romantic Selena Gomez Date Credit: Kevin Mazur/TCA 2011/WireImage.com
Justin Bieber made yet another grand, cinematic gesture for love Selena Gomez in his native Canada's Winnipeg, Manitoba on Thursday evening -- renting out an entire movie theater at SilverCity Polo Park Cinemas, a source confirms to Us Weekly.
Bieber, 17, and Gomez, 19, enjoyed a private screening of Hugh Jackman's hit Real Steel, and had pizzas delivered for snacking during the flick. "They made sure to keep peverything really under wraps and private," the source says. "He was really polite and they both thanked everyone before they left."
Two nights later, the teen lovebirds were spotted again in Winnipeg -- making out in a private suite during a hockey match at the MTS Centre Saturday night.
Just a month ago, Bieber pulled out the stops for Gomez at the Staples Center in Los Angeles -- renting out the entire stadium for a private screening of Titanic and a private, candle-lit dinner on the arena floor.
"Romance isn't dead," Bieber Tweeted that night. "Treat your lady rig 

PIC: See Snooki's New Red Hair Color

PIC: See Snooki's New Red Hair Color Credit: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and her Jersey Shore housemates are no strangers to painting the town red, and now the starlet has done the same to her hair!
The 23-year-old debuted a fiery new hair color during her appearance at a New Jersey mall in Freehold on Saturday.
The day before, she and her go-to hair pro Bradley Moreland of NYC's Gemini14 Color Bar Salon tweeted several pics leading up to the her big hair makeover reveal.
"Thank u my love @BradleyStyleNYC for the intense hair workout lol!" the star tweeted with a pic of the final look.
Moreland, who also spiced up Snooki's 'do with purple Great Lengths Extensions this summer, used Goldwell color to achieve the starlet's ravishing red locks. 

Heidi Montag's Plastic Bikini Body

Heidi Montag's Plastic Bikini Body: June 12, 2007
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Heidi Montag's Plastic Bikini Body: July 4, 2007
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Heidi Montag's Plastic Bikini Body: August 1, 2007
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Heidi Montag's Plastic Bikini Body: August 1, 2007
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Heidi Montag's Plastic Bikini Body: September 27, 2007
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Heidi Montag's Plastic Bikini Body: January 9, 2008
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Heidi Montag's Plastic Bikini Body: June 12, 2009
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Heidi Montag's Plastic Bikini Body: August 23, 2009
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