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5/21/2013

Mary J. Blige Owes $3.4 Million More in Taxes

MARY J. BLIGE already owes $900,000 in back taxes to the state of New Jersey. But that's NOTHING. Because the IRS just filed a tax lien against her for $3.4 million. They say she didn't pay ANY federal income tax in 2009, 2010 or 2011. Mary J. is also being ... Read more!
5/21/2013

The Confirmed New "X Factor" Judges

The rumors were true:  Fox has confirmed that the two new "X Factor" judges are KELLY ROWLAND from DESTINY'S CHILD and Latin singer PAULINA RUBIO.  They're replacing BRITNEY SPEARS and L.A. REID next season, and will sit alongside returning judges SIMON COWELL and DEMI LOVATO. Simon released a statement saying, "It's taken ... Read more!
5/21/2013

Michael Jackson Wrote a "Manifesto" When He Was 21, Saying That He Wanted to Turn Himself Into a Totally Different Person

LARA LOGAN and JOHN HAMLIN from "60 Minutes" recently toured a "secret warehouse" where MICHAEL JACKSON'S old stuff is being stored, and they came across a handwritten note that Michael wrote when he was 21.  It's supposedly some sort of "manifesto", where Michael mapped out how he wanted to transition from being a ... Read more!
5/20/2013

The "Billboard Music Awards" Included a Bizarre Acceptance Speech from Justin Bieber

This year's "Billboard Music Awards" went down last night, and when it was all said and done, TAYLOR SWIFT came out on top, taking home EIGHT awards.  In all, there were 45 awards, and 10 of them were handed out during the show.   Here's a rundown of the highlights:  1.  ... Read more!
5/20/2013

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Kissed on the Cheek at the "Billboard Music Awards"

JUSTIN BIEBER and SELENA GOMEZ kissed backstage at the "Billboard Music Awards", but it was just a peck on the cheek.  It was caught by an online feed of the backstage area.  (Just Jared) You can see video here.  WARNING!!!  This video is narrated by an extremely annoying girl ... Read more!
5/20/2013

Justin Bieber's "Baby" Has Passed Elton John's "Candle in the Wind" as the Highest-Certified Single in History

JUSTIN BIEBER'S hit "Baby" has just been certified 12-TIMES PLATINUM, which makes it the highest-certified single in history.  ELTON JOHN was the previous record-holder.  His PRINCESS DIANA tribute "Candle in the Wind", which came out in 1997, was certified 11-times platinum. Justin was the beneficiary of a recent rules tweak, ... Read more!
5/17/2013

Kanye West Says He's a Terrible Celebrity Because He Makes "Real Music"

KANYE WEST obviously hasn't gotten over smacking his head into that street sign.  Because during a performance Wednesday night, he went OFF on the paparazzi for three-and-a-half minutes, like the SELF-OBSESSED A-HOLE he is.  He said, "I don't know if you know, there's one thing about me, but I'm not a ... Read more!
5/17/2013

Is Taylor Swift Finally Learning to Laugh At Herself?

Either TAYLOR SWIFT really does have a sense of humor, or her people finally convinced her she needs to lighten up. "Billboard" asked if she had a favorite viral video.  She does, and it's that goat screaming one that still makes me laugh.  She said, "I thought the goat video for 'I ... Read more!
5/17/2013

All Four Original "Voice" Judges" Will Supposedly Be Back Next Season

"Entertainment Weekly" is reporting that all four original judges will be back on "The Voice" this fall.  So that's CHRISTINA AGUILERA, CEE LO GREEN, ADAM LEVINE and BLAKE SHELTON.  The site says Adam and Blake are onboard for the spring season, too but Christina and Cee Lo are taking another season off ... Read more!
5/15/2013

Backstreet Boys to Tour This August

Backstreet's back alright! Sorry, we had to. The opportunity presented itself, so we took it. The Backstreet Boys will kick off their In a World Like This tour kicks on August 2 in Chicago. It's the first time the original lineup is touring together in almost a decade. You can go home again ... Read more!
5/15/2013

Demi Lovato's New Album

It's the day Lovatics have been waiting for: Demi Lovato's latest album, Demi, is out now! Since Lovato previewed the album in its entirety last week, she's already heard everything fans have had to say about her latest project. Here's what she had to say:     "They weren't expecting ... Read more!
5/14/2013

Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green Are in Talks to Return to "The Voice"

CHRISTINA AGUILERA and CEE LO GREEN are reportedly in talks to return to "The Voice" for its upcoming fifth season.  They both took Season Four off, and were replaced by SHAKIRA and USHER.  A source tells the "Hollywood Reporter" that Christina could make somewhere around $12 million to come back. TheWrap.com reports that Christina ... Read more!
5/14/2013

Justin Bieber Concert Followed by Elaborate Heist

JUSTIN BIEBER performed in Johannesburg, South Africa, this weekend, but the REAL show went down hours after he left the stage.  That's when a sophisticated, "Ocean's Eleven"-style HEIST went down at the venue, and the burglars made off with all the money Justin brought in, along with the cash ... Read more!
5/14/2013

Fox Says "Everything Is On the Table" With "American Idol"

When RANDY JACKSON announced he was leaving "American Idol" after this season, there were reports that NONE of the judges would be asked back. Well, that's not exactly true.  But it's not exactly untrue, either.  A Fox exec was asked if the other judges would be welcomed back, and he gave the ... Read more!
5/13/2013

Beyonce Might be Pregnant Again

Music insiders are chattering about Beyoncé expecting her second child with husband Jay-Z. Multiple sources told us after the Met Gala last week that the singer, who is currently in the middle of a world tour, is pregnant. Bey wore a Givenchy gown with a high, belted waist that ... Read more!