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Rita Ora Covers ASOS Magazine
Rita Ora is adding covers to her portfolio left and right, before her debut album is even in stores. Her bookish Complex cover just dropped, and now she’s landed the front page of the September issue of ASOS.
Drake: ‘I Deem Myself the First Person to Successfully Rap and Sing’
Humility, thy name is not Drake. The Canadian rapper, who is also Jewish on his mother’s side, is a big believer in his own talent, and he should be, since his albums debut at No. 1 and he has millions of fans, spread across both male and female fanbases.
His nasal delivery is unique and unlike anything else in his genre. But he made a pretty massive, full-of-hubris claim to The Jewish Chronicle,
Madonna Defends Swastika Usage on MDNA Tour
Controversy, thy name is Madonna. The singer, who has come under fire for incorporating swastikas into tour interludes, for flashing flesh, for bringing fake guns on stage and for desecrating Catholic symbols during her show, is standing her ground and defending her usage of controversial symbols.
Watch a Monkey Kiss Justin Bieber!
Selena Gomez has a rival! Well, not really. Justin Bieber smooched a monkey backstage at an event, getting a cute little peck on the cheek from the simian.
Cher Lloyd Brings Diner Chic + ‘Want U Back’ to ‘America’s Got Talent’
British cutie Cher Lloyd, who competed against One Direction on the U.K. version ‘X Factor,’ made her U.S. TV debut last night (July 25) on ‘America’s Got Talent.’ Lloyd performed her breakthrough single, the more-addictive-than-street-drugs ‘Want U Back,’ and brought the diner motif, complete with stools, a counter, ice cream sundaes, milkshakes and a busboy, from the video along with her.
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Is Katy Perry Dating John Mayer?
Rumor has it that Katy Perry is now dating fellow musician, the well-traveled (at least in Hollywood dating circles) John Mayer. Perry finalized her divorce from comedian Russell Brand earlier this month, but that hasn’t stopped rumors from spiraling that she’s diving headfirst into the dating scene (again!) and hooking up with Mayer.
Madonna on ‘Born This Way': ‘I’m Glad That I Helped Gaga Write It’
Madonna won’t let it go when it comes to Lady Gaga‘s ‘Born This Way.’ Months after referring to Ma Monster’s anthem about being and loving yourself as “reductive” and similar to her own ‘Express Yourself,’ Madge engaged in a live mashup, pairing the two songs side-by-side during her MDNA tour. The gloves remain off, as she recently told a Brazilian TV show, “I’m glad I helped Gaga write it.”
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How Did Justin Bieber Spoil Selena Gomez for Her Birthday?
Selena Gomez celebrated her 20th birthday at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards on July 22, but the celebration didn’t stop when the broadcast wrapped. Her BF Justin Bieber, who surprisingly didn’t give her a shout out when he performed, went all out. He planned an intimate, post-TCAs party for her at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills.
Carly Rae Jepsen Targeted in Sex Tape Scandal
First there was a nude photo scandal where a girl with similar heavy bangs was mistaken for Carly Rae Jepsen. Now, the adorbs ‘Call Me Maybe’ singer is dealing with rumors that she starred in her very own sex tape. A video surfaced yesterday (July 23), right after CRJ’s triumphant performance at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards.
Did Rihanna and Chris Brown Rendezvous in St. Tropez?
Maybe there is something to those pesky, percolating and pervasive rumors of the secret relationship between Rihanna and Chris Brown, thanks to some strong and convincing photographic evidence indicating that that they are rendezvousing in St. Tropez. The rumors won’t quit and they’re likely to shift into overdrive now.
Sally Ride, First American Woman in Space, Dead at 61
Sally Ride, the first American woman to go into space, has died. Ride, 61, passed away peacefully at her home in La Jolla, CA. on Monday, July 23 after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Madonna’s Daughter Lourdes Embarrassed by Lady Gaga Feud
Madonna‘s willful teenage daughter Lourdes, who is also her design partner in the Material Girl teen fashion line, appears to be a little monster. Turns out that Lourdes is embarrassed by her mother’s public feud with Lady Gaga, where Madge has taken to dissing Gaga in the press and on stage.