Taylor Swift -- The ONE Hit Song She'll Never Ever Write

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Wilmer Valderrama -- Sued for $89,000 Over Breakdancing Show

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Adam Levine and Carson Daly Welcome the Demise of “Jersey Shore”

Whether you’re sad or happy upon hearing the news that broke yesterday about the upcoming sixth season of Jersey Shore being the show’s last probably depends on two things:

1. If you thought the show could possibly have any new directions to go in after six seasons and two spin-offs.

2. If you think the demise of the show means that, without their pre-eminent reality program to turn to, MTV might start playing music videos again.

We’re on board with #1, though we’re a bit skeptical about #2—after all, MTV existed in a non-video-friendly state for many years before Jersey Shore hammered yet another nail in the coffin. Two people that have faith, though, are Voice personalities Adam Levine and Carson Daly. Levine, whose anti-post-video-MTV feelings are well-documented, took to Twitter yesterday to stand triumphantly over Jersey Shore‘s corpse:

Now that Jersey Shore is over maybe MTV can start playing some videos again.

— Adam Levine (@adamlevine) August 30, 2012

Then Daly—who as you might remember, hosted an MTV show once upon a time—chimed in agreement:

“@adamlevine : Now that Jersey Shore is over maybe MTV can start playing some videos again.” HERE HERE!! I’m ready for TRL 3.0! @mattpinfield

— Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) August 30, 2012

Of course, we are super-extremely in support of both of these tweets. But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves—we don’t want to have our expectations crushed when the show just gets be replaced by, uh, Nebraska Inland or something.

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Daily Tweetcap: Britney Spears Tweets About Summer To Flaunt Bikini Bod

The day in music as told by tweets. Britney Spears (or “Bikini Spears” as she is now commonly referred to by just me) doesn’t want summer or her current svelte physique to go away. She cemented this thought in time with a single tweet. Thoughts? For reference, click this.

In other news, Taylor Swift is a Milky Way addict Aubrey O’Day is a political junkie. Enjoy!

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Bikini Spears

Having some fun in the sun… don’t want summer to be over! twitter.com/britneyspears/…

— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) August 31, 2012

Pop Politics

Did #ScottWalker just say “humbleness”… Umm, the word u were looking 4 is “humility” #RNC

— Aubrey O’Day (@AubreyODay) August 31, 2012

Don’t get too cocky there, O’Day…

To all you political twitters out there I hate to break it to u but ur changing 1 mind. So just march ur brilliant ass to the booth and vote — Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) August 31, 2012

Taylor’s Guilty Pleasure

Just ate like 7 of those mini milky way bars and am currently refusing to admit it’s the same as eating a big one IT IS NOT THE SAME — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 31, 2012

A compliment to ease your woes:

I am totally blown away by that new @taylorswift13 song. Every tune of hers is like the one you wait a whole lifetime to write. #Awesome — Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) August 31, 2012

And while we’re on the subject of eating habits:

eating jordan almonds like its an olympic event. — matt nathanson (@mattnathanson) August 31, 2012

Soo @louis_tomlinson stirs his tea with a pen hahaha! — Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 31, 2012

From the Go-to Guy For Discovering Talents the World Has to Know About

watching a talent the world has to know about. #excited — Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) August 31, 2012

Yoko Says Words

Your summer dream will always stay in your heart. But your heart is already breathing in the future. Let it breathe the air of the world. — Yoko Ono (@yokoono) August 31, 2012

Max Needs to Grow Up

twitter.com/MaxTheWanted/s… — Max George (@MaxTheWanted) August 31, 2012

And, Finally, Your Daily Affirmation c/o Lil B

I LOVE YOU AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU ARE AMAZING – Lil B

— Lil B From The Pack (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) August 31, 2012

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Lil Wayne Gives Us The Oddest Montage of the ’00s We’ve Ever Seen

Lil Wayne released a preview for his Dedication 4 mix tape today, and the big takeaway can be summed up in one sentence: It comes out September 3. That’s Monday!

But stay until the end, and you’ll be treated to an ominous black-and-white scroll out montage that’s something between the opening of Star Wars and any number of period-piece scene-setting montages. We’ve got headshots of Wayne and the Young Money crew, random scatterings of cash, a hurricane, and both George W. Bush and Barack Obama thrown in for good measure. Anyone want to annotate it, Rap Genius-style?

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Fantasy Back-To-School Wardrobe: Five Classics Courtesy of Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift has become a style icon not for pushing the envelope and trying each new trend that comes along, but for feminine, everygirl outfits made up of preppy, all-American duds that look right at home next to a Kennedy. Her repertoire includes retro dresses, usually to the knee and paired with low heels or flats; red lipstick; skinny jeans; striped tops; and of course, high-waisted bikinis.

What we’re saying is, it’s hard to go wrong when copying Taylor. We’ve tracked down five of our favorite Swifty styles that are perfect for the school year ahead, and found replicas you can shop right now.

A BLUE-AND-WHITE STRIPED SHIRT

This look has endured for more than a hundred years, which is real staying power in the world of fashion. Called Breton stripes, similar shirts were made the official uniform of the French navy in the 1800s. Taylor’s version is a riff on the original, and French company Saint James makes a very close facsimile. Chance’s version hews more classic, with thicker white than navy stripes. And Boden has the top in a variety of colors.

A SADDLE BAG

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Cross-body saddle bags have been enjoying a renewed popularity for a few seasons now. They free up your hands and they’re the perfect size for all your essentials. We’ve seen Taylor sporting lots of these, including the cool blue one pictured. For some reason, blue leather bags are hard to come by but Coach has one in a similar hue as part of its new Legacy collection. We also love Dooney & Bourke’s luxe-looking version, and for a serious outlay of cash, Chloe’s got a really chic little style in fall’s hot color, burgundy.

A CABLE KNIT SWEATER

A back-to-school mainstay, these sweaters are available for fall in all sorts of colors and materials. J.Crew has a cashmere copy in the same fuchsia as Taylor’s, Vanessa Bruno’s got a heavier-duty wool/alpaca blend and Ralph Lauren’s cashmere/wool style comes in bright red, gray and a heathered green.

A TOGGLE COAT

Like a khaki trench or a black motorcycle jacket, designers return year after year to this prep-school staple. You can find versions at all price points and colors, from Delia’s (whose coat rings in under $100) all the way up to Burberry’s super-swank thousand-dollar-plus option.

DARK BLUE SKINNY JEANS

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Thank god for dark skinny jeans. They look great tucked into boots, which keeps your hem from getting wet from snow or rain. They’re really flattering. And they balance out bulky winter layers. Taylor wears hers everywhere; pick up similar pairs at J Brand, Express and Paige.

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'Friday' Star Tommy 'Tiny' Lister -- I Committed $3.8 Million Mortgage Fraud

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Playboy Meets 'iCarly' -- UNCUT BBQ Burger Ad ... Buns, Buns, Buns

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Celebrate Halloween Early with Adam Lambert and His Fangs

Summer’s almost over, so it’s time to start looking ahead to Halloween. We’ve already spotted candy corn and fun-size treats in the aisles of our local CVS, so there’s pretty much no reason to go ahead with September. In addition, one of the biggest things to look forward to this fall is Adam Lambert’s guest appearance on Pretty Little Liars , airing October 23. The Glam One will perform two songs in the holiday-themed episode, likely making the social media statistics for the already Twitter-happy series sky rocket.

Photo: ABC

Entertainment Weekly has a first look at Adam’s upcoming cameo, which proves him to be excellent at singing/preaching/looking generally fierce, particularly while wearing a ruffled blouse and vampire fangs any fan would gladly donate their neck to. And there’s just a little more makeup than usual, right, Glamberts?

Photo: ABC

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Evelyn Lozada -- Chad Johnson Is 'A Good Guy Who Made a Bad Choice'

Evelyn Lozada says despite his arrest for allegedly head-butting her, she still loves estranged husband Chad Johnson -- but adds she can't imagine speaking to him any time soon. In an interview with "Nightline" that airs tonight, Lozada described…

'American Idol' -- Keith Urban Deal NOT SIGNED ... But Almost

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Angelina Pivarnick -- Thank GOD 'Jersey Shore' Is Over

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Paul Ryan -- Black Ex-Girlfriend Deneeta Pope Wants Nothing to do With Campaign

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Kristin Chenoweth -- Brace On, Brace Off!

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Back-to-School Wardrobe: Five Lady Gaga Looks That’ll Send You Straight to Detention

Could Stefani Germanotta (stage name: Lady Gaga) go back in time to her first day of the 12th grade, we’re sure she’d plan an over-the-top entrance that would have landed her in a lot of trouble at her all-girls Catholic school. Gaga’s come a long way since her days at Convent of the Sacred Heart, and dresses a little differently now than she did back then. As a former classmate told the Daily Mail, “Stefani was a straight-A student who wore her skirt to her knee, as we were supposed to, and knee-high socks.”

From her giant egg arrival at the Grammys to her meat dress, these days Gaga’s clothes and costumes are meant to be titillating and conversation-starting. The singer has a preference for gravity-defying heels, catsuits, bondage-inspired garments, fur and dramatic dresses—basically, anything wildly impractical. We’ve noted some of her very favorite looks, and put together a sample back-to-school shopping list influenced by Ms. Germanotta. Try it at your own risk.

STRIPPER HEELS

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Preferring heels because she’s “really short,” Gaga likes to shop at stores catering to strippers for her footwear. The appropriately-named online boutique Hot Stripper Shoes has many Gaga-esque styles, while Jeffrey Campbell‘s stilettos and heel-less options are another good (and pretty affordable) option. For those with unlimited budgets, Giuseppe Zanotti is one of Gaga’s favorite shoe designers.

A CATSUIT

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Whether she’s performing or just going out to dinner, Gaga loves a catsuit—the more-revealing, the better. This item falls under the “impractical” and “titillating” categories. Get yours (and maybe save it for Halloween) at Ami Clubwear or Patricia Field.

A DRAMATIC DRESS

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Occasionally, the singer likes to go out looking like a kooky old grand dame, or a fashionable alien. These outfits are usually marked by interesting headgear and a statement dress. For a little under four grand, Balmain‘s bright-red, shoulder-padded mini with a sparkly bird embroidered on the back and side is sexy and weird, the perfect Gaga combo. Topshop‘s got a peach, peplum dress that looks remarkable similar to a bright orange one Gaga wore out in June in New Zealand, and we think she’d appreciate the high-low hem and tight fit of this black Unif style.

SOMETHING STRAPPY AND BONDAGE-Y

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Gaga’s a big proponent of the underwear-as-outerwear movement, and has been spotted walking the streets in a nothing but a few bits of sheer fabric topped with some sort of elaborate elastic harness. Hot Topic is a reliable resource for these sorts of getups, and right now has a pair of jeans that capture the bondage vibe without forcing you to flash anyone. Gaga’s own lingerie designer Stephanie Paterek operates a web store named NYC Sex Trash that, among other underpinnings, offers a black leather garter set. Finally, this Neil Barrett leather-accented dress is a sleek take on the look.

A TOUCH OF FUR

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Whether its a faux or real, Lady Gag loves fur. So much so that she’s attracted the wrath of PETA. Since the actual stuff is hella expensive, we’ve tracked down three imitation options from Jones New York, Club Monaco and Michael Kors that, while still stylish, won’t get you doused in red paint.

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Nas Gives His Pop Star Ex the Long Goodbye in “Bye Baby” Video

A very large percentage of Nas’ excellent Life is Good LP is centered around the rapper finding closure over his dissolved marriage to pop star Kelis, with nearly the entire final quarter of the album devoted to songs describing the highs and lows of their relationship. “Bye Baby” is the final kiss-off—though not in that thumb-biting, Kelly Clarkson-ish way that that term usually implies—and it’s appropriate that it gets a music video to match.

In the “Baby” video, Nas starts off kinda wandering around his desolate mansion, finding items (or a lack of items) that remind him of his ex. He signs the divorce papers, but the video ends with him drinking with his boys outside, presumably ready to move on. Life is good, after all.

Pretty moving stuff.

[Vulture]

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Jackson Out: Randy Officially Transitioning to “Mentor” Role on “Idol”

Well, the gates to the Dawg Pound have officially been closed. (Or opened, whatever visual metaphor better represents the DP no longer being in business.) TMZ reports that Randy Jackson is indeed, as has long been rumored, out as judge for the upcoming 12th season of American Idol . Jackson, the last remaining judge from the show’s original Randy-Paula-Simon panel, will now move into a mentorship role on the show, as Mariah Carey, who Jackson has managed for many years, slips into the judge’s chair.

Of course, this leads to more questions than answers about the show’s 12th season—a mystery compounded by TMZ’s further reporting that the judging panel will expand to four chairs this year, and that while Nicki Minaj is 99% confirmed for the show, it’s not final final super-final just yet. What’s more, Diddy and Kanye, both previously under discussion for one of those chairs, are now officially out of the running, leaving two (and possibly three) of those positions up for grabs.

Crazy times on the Idol front, but we’re not exactly sad to see Randy go—he served the show well for 11 seasons, but there was no teaching that old Dawg any new tricks. If new blood is the focus of this Idol season, may as well go for the complete overhaul. Let’s hope Mariah is honing her namedropping skills in the meantime though—the void there will be considerable.

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Simon Cowell Saves 9 On Sinking Ship

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Robin Roberts' Mother Dies

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'American Idol' -- Randy Jackson OUT AS A JUDGE

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Kris Humphries -- Herpes or No Herpes? That's the Question

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TNA -- $6,000 Championship Belt JACKED from Under Stagehand's Nose

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Your Guide to the Woodland Creatures of Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never” Video

There’s a lot to like about Taylor Swift’s video for “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” from the one-take sleight-of-hand trickery, to the Michel Gondry-style cardboard sets, to the love interest looking just enough like Adam Levine to not be a Total Jake Gyllenhaal stand-in. But the clear highlight, as least for us, is Taylor Swift’s backing band, who spend the entire video dressed in ridiculous animals costumes. If you’ve seen the video, you probably love them too. But which one is the best? Well, that’s what our Official Guide to the Woodland Creatures of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” is for.




Fun facts about the “We Are Never” music video: it’s all in one take, shot with one camera, 5 costume changes, and woodland creatures.

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 30, 2012

THE RACCOON

Instrument: Guitar

Demeanor: Attention-starved

Special skills: An unyielding hamminess that’s impossible to ignore

Our thoughts: When we said up top that we loved all the woodland creatures, we were lying. We do not like the Raccoon. There’s just something unsettling about him, like he has devil-eyes.

THE BEAR

Instrument: Autoharp

Demeanor: Cool

Special Skills: Strumming away without a care in the world in the middle of a crowded club

Our thoughts: If we can ever grow up to be as awesome as this guy, we will have done something right.

THE GORILLA

Instrument: Bass

Demeanor: Stoic, then “wacky”

Special Skills: A Great Stone Face to rival Buster Keaton

Our thoughts: We like him, but we don’t trust him.

THE MOOSE

Instrument: Keytar

Demeanor: Would you understand us if we said “Elvis Costello-ish”?

Special Skills: Not shaving

Our thoughts: Why is this guy hanging around in the margins? Put him front and center next time, Swift!

THE DONKEY

Instrument: Guitar

Demeanor: “Aw, shucks”

Special Skills: Being shy, getting down with the ladies

Our thoughts: Whoever chose this guy’s costume was right on the money.

THE SQUIRREL

Instrument: Violin

Demeanor: Crazed

Special Skills: Jumping up on couches to the beat of the song

Our thoughts: We want to party with this Lady.

THE … THIS GUY ON THE LEFT

Instrument: ?

Demeanor: ??

Special Skills: ???

Our thoughts: Who is this guy?

What do you think of the video? Who’s’ your favorite furry creature?

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Matthew McConaughey -- Wasting Away ... For New Movie Role

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Beyoncé Gives Rita Ora Her Offical Endorsement From Up on High

When Beyoncé makes musical recommendations, they don’t come in the form of simple fangirl tweets or Facebook posts or Spotify playlists or anything so frivolous. Rather, they come in the form of pronouncements from up on high, with some commoner hushing the internet before she makes them, warning everyone “THE Queen IS ABOUT TO SPEAK!” Then, Bey emerges from her pop music throne, steps towards the crowd of cyberpeasants, and issues her decree:

So yes, it appears the Queen approvse of her King’s latest protegé—and Rita herself has returned the favor, tweeting at Beyoncé:

Beyonce thank you for that message I love you big sis. #rocnation 4 life. #Ora

— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) August 29, 2012

We’re glad that it’s all love over at the Roc Nation compound. “Shine Ya Light,” though? We’d be more into “Love and War” and “Hello, Hi, Goodbye.” (And why is that awesome “Facemelt” intro so short? Most frustrating fadeout since Rihanna’s original “Birthday Cake.” Must be waiting for a Chris Brown remix.)

[VIBE]

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Artists Express Condolences for the Late Chris Lighty Over Twitter

It’s hard to stay well-liked in the business side of the music industry, but it appears that Chris Lighty was not a man without friends. The legendary hip-hop manager, a critical figure in the genre’s development (especially on the East Coast), largely through the Violator label he founded, which helped make a star of 50 Cent and was at times home to the likes of Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes and Ll Cool J.

He was found dead in his home in The Bronx, New York on Thursday morning, apparently of a self-inflicted gunshot head wound, occurring in the midst of an argument with his ex-wife Veronica. He was 44 years old. Today, artists took to Twitter to express their grief over his passing:

RIP Chris Lighty. my condolences to the family and loved ones.

— Big Sean (@BigSean) August 30, 2012

Really sad to hear news of Chris Lighty’s passing. Such a kind, smart, charismatic and all around awesome man who will be sorely missed. RIP

— samantha ronson (@samantharonson) August 30, 2012

RIP Chris Lighty. Hip-hop visionary.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 30, 2012

Man, I’m really sorry about Chris Lighty. Such a nice guy to me & my band. May God rest his soul. Peace to his family.

— Questo of The Roots (@Questlove) August 30, 2012

Still in shock.. More than just my manager but my family. Love you and gonna miss you Chris. R.I.P

— Diggy(@diggy_simmons) August 30, 2012

Chris Lighty: ME AND THIS GUY TORE ATL UP LIKE NO OTHER, I WILL ALL WAYS CHERISH OUR RELATIONSHIP,AND ALL THE MI… bit.ly/Ovn4Am

— Jermaine Dupri (@Mr_Dupri) August 30, 2012

R.I.P my manager Chris Lighty, I know you’re in a better place. this shit got me so Fucked Up big bro we just talked on the phone 2 days ago

— Soulja Boy (@souljaboy) August 30, 2012

Another tragic & inconceivable loss for the culture. #RIPChrisLighty

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 30, 2012

Rest peacefully Chris Lighty, my prayers go out to family and loved ones! Dear God please have mercy

— Rihanna (@rihanna) August 30, 2012

R.I.P chris lighty!! Chris is hip hop, a friend & a gr8 person! When I came in the Game he acknowledged me … m.tmi.me/wg22p

— Dj Khaled (@djkhaled) August 30, 2012

R.I.P. to my old friend “Chris Lighty”. Tragedy has once again struck the music industry & this time it hitinstagr.am/p/O9kXSYGoko/

— Handsome Ass Nigga (@thegame) August 30, 2012

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Daily Tweetcap: Adele Is Not Married, But She Sure Is Sleepy!

The day in music as told by tweets. Tweets of shock regarding hip hop mogul Chris Lighty’s suicide reverberated through Twitter today in massive form. If you hadn’t heard the name, you were instantly clued into the behind-the-scenes influence this man wielded. R.I.P.

The rumor of Adele’s “secret wedding” had the potential to be another big story today, but was quickly squashed by a text from the Lady herself. (Cut to music bloggers everywhere trashing their drafts.) Justin Bieber was also not married in secret. He was far too busy tweeting about himself.

Tweet your funny music-related tweets @HiMyNameSam and they could be in our next Daily Tweetcap!

Set the Record Straight, Adkins

I’m not married…Zzzzzzz

— Adele (@OfficialAdele) August 30, 2012

And while we’re on the subject…

the press still seem to think i introduced adele and her boyfriend, which is odd, coz i didnt — Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) August 30, 2012

Justin Bieber is Such a Good Guy!

be about the love not the hate. #voteBeyonce . lol — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) August 30, 2012

…Then Slight Less So

then #votebieber – im competitive. #CanadianHockeyPlayer — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) August 30, 2012

Let’s Get Political, Political

Mitt Romney on Paul Ryan: “Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck” — Adam Levine (@adamlevine) August 30, 2012

Correction: “fuuuuuuuuuuuudge” #causehesmormon — Adam Levine (@adamlevine) August 30, 2012

SO WHAT IF PAUL RYAN IS ABLE 2 GIVE A RATIONAL SPEACH WHICH MAKES HIM “APPEAR SINCERE”! KINDAN ALL AMERICAN! A RATIONAL MIDDLE OF THE ROAD — Cher (@cher) August 30, 2012

CANDIDATE WHO LOVES WOMEN,MINORITIES & THE POOR! HE ALSO LOVESAYN RANDS RELIGIOUS THEORIES”JESUS PREACHED THE VIRTUE OF SELFISHNESS!” — Cher (@cher) August 30, 2012

…what?

Glib Glambert

“@thefunkyspice : @adamlambert even straight guys like your hair!” well thank heavens. I can rest well tonight. — Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) August 30, 2012

But keeps us in check…

Hahah y’all can’t take everything I say so seriously. Sarcasm and Bullshit are alive and well on my twitter feed. — Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) August 30, 2012

Siva Doles Out Compliments, Information

@scooterbraun you did good Buddy! — Siva Kaneswaran (@SivaTheWanted) August 30, 2012

Those wondering why @jaythewanted hasn’t been online much.. He lost his phone AGAIN #SerialPhoneLoser — Siva Kaneswaran (@SivaTheWanted) August 30, 2012

Skrillex Doles Out the Crazy

U know bebe kids? — Skrillex(@Skrillex) August 30, 2012

Bebe’s kids are like Gremlins, they don’t die they multiple — Skrillex(@Skrillex) August 30, 2012

Miguel Gets Existential

What would life be without curry — Miguel (@MiguelUnlimited) August 30, 2012

And, Finally, Your Daily Affirmation c/o Lil B

I LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY – Lil B

— Lil B From The Pack (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) August 30, 2012

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LeAnn Rimes -- Prepping for Lawsuit against Alleged Phone Tapping Bullies

LeAnn Rimes believes she's the victim in an scurrilous phone recording conspiracy ... and now her lawyer tells TMZ she's gearing up to sue the scumbags behind the illegal activity. TMZ just spoke with LeAnn's high-profile attorney, Larry Stein, who…

Andy Roddick Retiring from Tennis -- Stick a Fork in Me ...

Andy Roddick has announced he is retiring from tennis after the U.S. Open ... leaving him plenty of free time to bang his hot model wife Brooklyn Decker. Roddick -- who's only 30-years-old -- has reportedly made over $20 million in prize money…

Lindsay Lohan -- I Did NOT Trash Priceless Liz Taylor Trailer

Lindsay Lohan insists ... she did NOT trash Elizabeth Taylor's priceless 1963 "Cleopatra" trailer during the filming of her new movie -- despite accusations from the trailer's owner.The owner of the trailer -- a woman named Angel Alger -- purchased…

Can You Identify Which One Is A Furby?

Harry Styles did not tweet a birthday message to One Direction bandmate Liam Payne yesterday, but he did post this picture of Niall holding a Furby. Aren’t you supposed to explode when you meet your doppelgänger?

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2 Chainz and Kanye West Invite You to the Weirdest B-Day Ever in “Birthday Song”

We’ve had some wild birthday parties in our day—you should have seen the dessert we ordered at the Cheesecake Factory for our Sweet 16—but nothing we’ve done could compare to the Bizarre decadence of 2 Chainz’ birthday party in the new “Birthday Song” video.

A brief rundown of 2 Chainz’ party-planning needs:

• Numerous voluptuous women, some of whom even have faces


• Another woman literally placed on a table and served as cake


• More cake, this time in the shape of a thong-clad derriere


• Multiple clones of himself, or teleportation devices (it’s unclear)


• Middle-aged Pakistani men, preferably drunk


• A lap dance assembly line


• A grill


• A contortionist in jorts


• Surly children


• A gang of hipsters brutally assaulting a clown


• Balloons


• Kanye West talking about threesomes


• A Slip N’ Slide

But of course, as the song tells us, 2 Chainz really only wants one thing for his birthday. He’s a man of simple pleasures.

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TMZ Live: Paul Ryan -- Killed It or Flubbed It?

Paul Ryan's speech fired up the GOP delegates -- bringing some substance to the RNC that was missing from Gov. Christie's speech. However, he played it a little loose with some key facts ... so, does that negate his whole message? Honest…

Chris Lighty Dead -- Hip Hop Mogul Dies in Apparent Suicide

Hip hop mogul Chris Lighty -- the longtime manager of 50 Cent, Diddy, Ja Rule, and Mariah Carey -- was found dead this morning in NYC from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.According…

Clint Eastwood Speaking at RNC ... Right After Taylor Hicks

Clint Eastwood has reportedly been identified as the super-secret "mystery speaker" scheduled to appear tonight at the Republican National Convention. Anyone feelin' lucky ... punk? According to FoxNews.com, the 82-year-old Oscar winner will speak…

Judge to Joe Simpson -- NO BOOZE FOR YOU!

Jessica Simpson's old man was just ordered by a judge to stay away from alcohol after his DUI arrest -- at least for now.Joe Simpson was due in court for his arraignment today following his August 4th arrest -- but his lawyer Shawn Holley got the…

Alleged 'Wife Swap' Hooker IS MARRIED ... Husband Not Shocked

20-year-old former "Wife Swap" star Alicia Guastaferro -- who was arrested for banging a 54-year-old lawyer in exchange for money -- IS MARRIED ... and TMZ has learned, her husband ain't one bit surprised by her antics.The husband -- a guy named…

Sadface: John Mayer Breaks Up With Katy Perry Over E-Mail

Oh, Johnny. It’s been a little while since we heard about 21st-century pop music’s most legendary heartbreaker getting up to his old tricks, and we’d hoped that maybe with the long hair and the hat and all, he had learned to chill it with that shit. But looks like John Mayer’s back up to his old tricks with most recent celebrity ex Katy Perry, who he reportedly dumped about a week ago.

The dumping itself—over her “hard-partying” ways, supposedly, which, whatever dude—isn’t so bad, and we probably knew they weren’t meant to be anyway. But alas, Hollywood Life now reports that Mayer did the deed over e-mail—better than a Post-It, perhaps, but still the coward’s way out—and Katy “was furious and really hurt. She was into him, but he wasn’t feeling it.” We haven’t gotten a CC on the e-mail yet, but we’re but it looked something like this:

Kat—

What’s up babe. Sorry not feeling it anymore. Think I left my jean jacket at your place could you send a guy over with that?

Thanks babe. See you at the AMAs.

Vaya con D,

JM

The good news about this: We are now one ex closer to our dream of a “We Are the World”-style benefit single for John Mayer celebrity dumpees. Imagine it—Taylor starts off the performance of “Dear John” at the Grammys, then opens up a curtain to reveal an entire choir of famous exes singing “Dear Joohhhhhhhn, I see it all now it was wroooooooong.” All proceeds go to a communal fund for tissues and cookie dough. We’d buy a copy.

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Kris Humphries -- I Did NOT Give that Woman Herpes

Kris Humphries says he's "100 percent sure" he did not transmit herpes to a woman he allegedly nailed back in 2010 ... claiming she's a liar who's making a shameless and baseless money grab. TMZ broke the story ... Humphries has been sued by Kayla…

Eddie Van Halen -- Recovering After Emergency Surgery

Sorry Japan, you're gonna have to wait for Van Halen ... the band is postponing their Japanese concert tour because Eddie Van Halen just underwent emergency surgery on his intestine. Van Halen just released a statement ... saying, "Eddie underwent…

Rep. Aaron Schock -- Paul Ryan Needs to Flaunt His Bod

Paul Ryan missed a HUGE opportunity last night during his RNC speech -- by NOT showing off his rock hard physique ... at least according to Congressman Aaron Schock.We caught up with Rep. Schock as he left an event for youth, sponsored by MSNBC's…

Matt Barnes -- Manhattan Beach Cop ... HATES MY GUTS!

NBA star Matt Barnes tells TMZ ... there's one cop in Manhattan Beach, CA who simply doesn't like him ... and targeted him for TWO HOURS back in July in a plot to ruin Matt's life. Barnes -- who's now a free agent -- was hangin' at the beach last…

'Wife Swap' Star -- HOTTEST Alleged Prostitute Mug Shot Ever?

This is former "Wife Swap" star Alicia Guastaferro ... she's 20 years old ... she's hot ... and she was just arrested for prostitution in New York. According to police, Guastaferro -- who appeared on "Swap" back in '08 -- was in a car with a…

LeAnn Rimes Checks into Rehab -- I've Got 'Emotional Issues'

LeAnn Rimes -- the woman who put on the perpetually smiley face after being the other woman in a love triangle involving a married couple -- now says she can't cope with the stress ... and has checked into a treatment center. A rep for Rimes ... who…

Robin Roberts Leaves 'GMA' Early -- 'Some Things Happened at Home'

Robin Roberts just announced ... she will begin her medical leave from "Good Morning America" TODAY ... one day ahead of schedule ... after "some things happened at home."Roberts-- who was recently diagnosed with MDS -- had originally planned to…

Lindsay Lohan's Excuse For Stiffing Hotel Is B.S.

Lindsay Lohan may say the producers of "Liz and Dick" promised to pay her enormous bill at the Chateau Marmont hotel ... but it's simply not true -- TMZ has learned.TMZ broke the story, Lindsay racked up a hotel bill approaching $47,000 but stiffed…

Republican National Convention -- Stripper Business BOOMING in Tampa

No one makes it rain like sexually repressed old white men -- at least according to a manager at a strip club in Tampa, who tells TMZ the club's business has DOUBLED ever since the Republican National Convention rolled into town.The manager at Skin…

Jermaine Jackson -- MJ's Deathday Overshadows His Birthday

Jermaine Jackson says he celebrated Michael Jackson's birthday by spending time with his family and watching sentimental home videos ... but JJ explained it's also a day marked with great sadness. Jermaine was out with his kids in Calabasas…

Lizzy vs. Kirsten vs. Isla -- Who'd You Rather?

"Bachelorette" babes Lizzy Caplan, Kirsten Dunst and Isla Fisher made nice at the film's premiere in Hollywood the other day.Question is ...

Courtney Stodden -- Celebrates 18th Bday with Porno Blowout

Courtney Stodden's 18th birthday celebration was ENORMOUS in so many ways -- and not only because she got a bunch of offers to do porn. But yeah ... mostly because of the porn.Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings!

Daily Tweetcap: Time Running Out For Harry and Zayn to Send Liam a Birthday Tweet

The day in music as told by tweets. A birthday wish is not official until it has been cemented on a social medium. Louis Tomlinson knows this. Niall Horin knows this. Even Olly Murs knows this. As of the time of this post (and, trust me, we’ll be obsessively refreshing their feeds), Liam Payne’s 19th birthday has received zero tweet-love from band mates Harry Styles and Zayn Malik. Gauche.

In other news, Justin Bieber and his cohorts are coyly tweeting about an ambiguous #IDEA they concocted last night. Again, we’ll be obsessively refreshing their feeds for answers. It’s what we do.

Tweet your funny music-related tweets @HiMyNameSam and they could be in our next Daily Tweetcap!

People Who Didn’t Forget About Liam

Happy birthday @real_liam_payne !! Top lad!! Enjoy Buddy!! See you soon for more FIFA action.. Next time I’m walking away victorious!!

— Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) August 29, 2012

Massive happy birthday to @real_liam_payne . Big love man!

— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) August 29, 2012

Happy birthday to @real_liam_payne , the big fella is 19! #upthelads ! Love ya bro

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 29, 2012

His response:

Such a great day you guys are amazing thank you for all your love on my bdayy love you all — Liam Payne (@Real_Liam_Payne) August 29, 2012

And a little self-promotion, why not?

And can see you all voting for vmas thank you so much what a great late bday present that would be ayyyy — Liam Payne (@Real_Liam_Payne) August 29, 2012

#theIDEA

just came up with the most epic idea. so huge! hyped. we can pull it off…. — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) August 29, 2012

Talk to your friends about it.

@jonmchu @scooterbraun we got this! big things coming! #theIDEA — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) August 29, 2012

Keep it ambiguous, Jon.

@justinbieber @scooterbraun it’s so on. #theIDEA #DirectorBATTLE

— Jon M. Chu (@jonmchu) August 29, 2012

We assume it’s not this idea:

@justinbieber I got a great idea…there’s this grocerystore…u roll up in ur grand am & walk in, grab this beet & say “all I need is THIS”

— Jon M. Chu (@jonmchu) August 28, 2012

Scooter still managed to find time to congratulate his other projects:

@carlyraejepsen great job! — Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) August 29, 2012

Ke$ha also drank from the coy Kool-Aid:

just did a top secret super Fun project with MTV that y’all will getto see really soon! so stoked to see all my animals at the vmas!!!!! — ke$ha(@keshasuxx) August 29, 2012

Exchange of the Day:

@lindsaylohan ummmm are those my earrings??? this is awkward…:) Kiss kiss chateau bunny — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 29, 2012

Cleaning MY jewels …… I love feeling like Elizabeth @dameelizabeth @damelindsay yfrog.com/nv5qedj — Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) August 25, 2012

Especially given this. Miley Cyrus and Blake Shelton Do Not Lack Confidence

I’m so famous my TV just tried to turn ME on… Bitch. — Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) August 29, 2012

#igotsomuchmoneyishouldstartabank $$$$ — Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) August 29, 2012

Courtney Love Does Not Lack Crazy

putting off chanting to secretly kindle out on ‘the botox diaries” really and check my facebook?

— Courtney Love Cobain (@Courtney) August 29, 2012

Katy Perry Cooks For Her

ERMAHGERD! Cooking class accompanied by my wingwomanwoman @shannonwoodward Tonight we tackle Steak au poive which is fancy for STEAK! — Katy Perry (@katyperry) August 29, 2012

We’re hungry too. RT @thedoctorluke : @katyperry @shannonwoodward you Girls tryna catch a man ? — Katy Perry (@katyperry) August 29, 2012

The Odd Compliment Corner

@marinasdiamonds I love your body!!!! #curvystrongawesome — Nelly Furtado (@NellyFurtado) August 29, 2012

OMG“@missyelliott : @adamlambert @adamlambert Thank u soooo Much that means a lot!!!And Congratulations on all your success! ((((HUGZU))))” — Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) August 29, 2012

Nice Try, Kanye

Photo by @nickknight …or whatever his twitter name is etc… twitter.com/kanyewest/stat…

— Kanye West (@kanyewest) August 29, 2012

You Know Who You Are:

Your hoe ways have long term effects lil one.

— TEFLON DON (@rickyrozay) August 29, 2012

And, Ahem…

What’s your favorite music blog site? I need some new brain candy

— Joel Madden (@JoelMadden) August 29, 2012

There’s this, um, cool music site called, um, like, Popdust or something?

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Fantasy Back-To-School Wardrobe: Shop Like Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber knows what he likes, and he rarely deviates from the same basic pieces. Barring the odd Phish concert, that means plain T-shirts, jeans scrunched up against big sneakers, leather jackets, vests, baseball caps, a few chains and big black sunglasses. Wash, rinse, repeat.

Based upon years of paparazzi photo evidence, we’ve compiled a back-to-school shopping list for the Biebs. Here are five wardrobe mainstays that he’d probably pick up.

A BASEBALL TEE

Photo: FameFlynet

When he’s not wearing a simple black or white shirt, Justin favors its sportier sibling the baseball tee. They’re inexpensive and pretty much go with everything, so feel free to pick up a few. Alternative Apparel, American Apparel and Old Navy all carry the iconic style.

WHITE PANTS

Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Young pop stars don’t have to worry about spilling ketchup on their favorite white jeans. They’ll just buy another pair. You, on the other hand, should look where you sit. Despite the risk factor, white pants are worth looking into—and not just because they’re a Bieber standby. They look fresh with chambray button-downs, gray sweaters, even black tees.

Try: Buffalo Jeans, BLK DNM and Diesel.

A DENIM VEST

Photo: Caroline McCredie/Getty Images

A denim vest channels a certain bad-boy greaser vibe that Justin’s really liking right now. Pick up one from Levi’s, RVCA or Guess? and toss it over a hooded sweatshirt or a jacket for a super-easy, stylish look.

A BLACK LEATHER JACKET

Photo: FameFlynet

This is the biggest Bieber back-to-school investment, and the most worthy. Pick an unadorned style and you’ll be able to wear it for years. These, by Jean Shop, J.Crew and ASOS, all fit that criteria.

A BACKPACK

Photo: FameFlynet

Justin’s preferred man bag of choice is a backpack, which you can see him toting around when on tour. Sometimes he’ll wear a basic nylon pack, but he also has a taste for luxury. Evidence: the MCM coated canvas style he’s wearing in the photo retails somewhere in the neighborhood of $800. He also has it in white. You can copy him almost directly with their studded version, which is available now at Saks. This Topshop bag is also pretty cool, and comes in Justin’s new favorite pattern, camo. Or you can go classic with a JanSport—they’re now offering their iconic bags in all sorts of Fun colors.

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