Cassandra Rose is a 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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‘Pretty Little Liars’ Spoilers: Has Spencer Been Keeping a Secret From the Liars for Four Seasons?
Spencer Hastings has been throwing herself into finding the person behind Ali's disappearance this season on 'Pretty Little Liars,' and we now know it's all motivated by guilt.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Spoilers: Just How Evil Will Ezra Get in ‘Shadow Play’?
ABC Family is gearing up for a new episode of 'Pretty Little Liars' entitled 'Shadow Play' tomorrow (Feb. 11) in which Spencer's mind takes her into a black and white world of 1940s noir.
Will Ezra be taking on the role of villain in Spencer's sleep-addled mind?
Is This the Best Mother/Son Wedding Dance Ever? [VIDEO]
Mother/son dances at weddings are often touching moments between a mom and her boy, but one duo proved it doesn't have to be all tears.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Spoilers: What Brand-New Twists Can We Expect From ‘Shadow Play’? [VIDEO]
Next week's 'Pretty Little Liars' is an all-new episode with a brand-new concept that takes place entirely inside Spencer's head. That's right, things take a strange turn for our Liars in 'Shadow Play,' which will air in black and white with a 1940s noir theme.
Keep reading to find out spoilers about what will happen in the episode.
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Death Was Reportedly an Accidental Overdose
After news broke of his sudden death yesterday (Feb. 2), Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman's passing is being treated as an accidental overdose.
Victoria’s Secret Bombshell’s Day 2014 Commercial – What’s the Song?
Lingerie and clothing company Victoria's Secret is renaming Valentine's Day as "Bombshell's Day," and to promote it they have a new commercial jam-packed with supermodels.
So what song are the VS ladies posing to?
Miley Cyrus Admits Madonna Wasn’t Her First Choice as a Guest for ‘Unplugged’
Miley Cyrus and music icon Madonna teamed up for MTV's 'Unplugged' special, but Madge wasn't exactly Miley's first choice. Awkward.
Katy Perry Becomes the First Twitter User to Reach 50 Million Followers
Katy Perry is officially the queen of the Twittersphere. The pop star has become the very first Twitter user of all time to reach 50 million Twitter followers.
That's right. 50. Million.
Justin Bieber’s Super Bowl Plane Held at Airport Due to Drug Search
Seems like Justin Bieber can't stay out of trouble. Today (Jan. 31), his private plane (en route to the Super Bowl) was grounded at Teterboro Airport under suspicion of marijuana possession.
Specifically, his plane allegedly reeked of weed, and officials became suspicious.
Fifth Harmony + Barbie Join Forces For ‘Anything Is Possible’ Campaign [VIDEO]
Pop group Fifth Harmony has joined up with Barbie (yes, that Barbie) to create the girl power anthem 'Anything Is Possible,' inspired by the Barbie tagline of the same name.
Vanessa Hudgens Jogs in Disney Parody Shirt That Promotes Marijuana [VIDEO]
Former Disney starlet Vanessa Hudgens was spotted out and about in a crop top with the word "dank" written in the classic and recognizable Disney font.
Seriously, we would know that "D" anywhere.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Spoilers: Who Will Spencer Face Off Against This Season? [VIDEO]
Spencer Hastings discovered the identity of Board Shorts on 'Pretty Little Liars' last night (Jan. 28), but could that have ramifications for her for the remainder of the season?
Keep on reading to find out what we learned from the promo for episode 4x18, 'Hot for Teacher,' and the synopsis for 4x20, 'Free Fall.' Just beware of spoilers.
Casey Thrasher Performs Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Believe’ on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]
Proud father Casey Thrasher came on 'American Idol' to make a better life for his family (including two babies, ages 2 years old and 6 months) after a series of dead end jobs.
Much like his personal motto "believe," Thrasher chose to sing Brooks & Dunn's 'Believe.'
Briston Maroney Covers Rolling Stones’ ‘Can’t Always Get What You Want’ on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]
High school sophomore Briston Maroney blew the judges away on 'American Idol' tonight (Jan. 29). They could not believe he was only in high school -- especially considering his soulful performance of 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' by the Rolling Stones.
C.J. Harris Sings the Allman Brothers’ ‘Soulshine’ on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]
Alabama native C.J. Harris plays music for a living, hence his mostly successful audition tonight (Jan. 29) on 'American Idol.'
Kenzie Hall Covers John Mayer’s ‘I’m Gonna Find Another You’ on ‘American Idol’
Despite being admittedly nervous, 'American Idol' hopeful Kenzie Hall rocked it tonight (Jan. 29) with her rendition of 'I'm Gonna Find Another You' by John Mayer.
Alex Preston Performs Original Song on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]
Alex Preston was another notable performer on tonight's (Jan. 29) episode of 'American Idol,' when he performed an original song.
Austin Wolfe Sings Imagine Dragons’ ‘Radioactive’ on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]
The third and final week of 'American Idol' auditions aired tonight (Jan. 29), with the judges listening to singers and wannabe singers in Salt Lake City, Utah.
One standout in particular was 16-year-old Austin Wolfe, who performed a stunning rendition of 'Radioactive' by Imagine Dragons.
Justin Bieber Will Reportedly Be Charged With Criminal Assault
Pop star Justin Bieber is in trouble with the law again. After his most recent arrest he will reportedly be charged with criminal assault against a limo driver.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Spoilers: The Show Finally Answers ‘Who Is Board Shorts?’ [VIDEO]
Since the tail end of 'Pretty Little Liars' Season 3, fans have been left with the question: "Who is the mysterious Board Shorts?'" Or, more specifically, who is the lifeguard that Alison had a pregnancy scare with while vacationing in Cape May?
Volkswagen Game Day 2014 Teaser Commercial – What’s the Song?
Everybody loves a good Super Bowl commercial, and in preparation of their big ad for 2014, Volkswagen has been working on an algorithm to create the ultimate Game Day commercial.
Ariana Grande Reportedly Started Crying on the Grammys Red Carpet
Ariana Grande was on hand to present at the Grammy Awards last night (Jan. 26), but halfway through her red carpet appeareance, she reportedly broke down after becoming overwhelmed.
Taco Bell Loaded Grillers 2014 Commercial – What’s the Song?
In the new Taco Bell commercial for their Loaded Grillers (which are handheld, portable appetizers), a boyfriend struggles to deal with a girlfriend who is always eating his starters.
So what song does the company use to express his angst?
Steven Tyler Supports Justin Bieber Because He’s Rich and Famous
There's one person supporting Justin Bieber through these trying post-arrest times, and that's Steven Tyler, who has had his own share of troubles in the past.
Harry Styles Shows Off His Naked Butt in Leaked Photo
A photo that's allegedly of One Direction cutie Harry Styles' bare butt has surface online, featuring the singer without pants and peeing into some bushes.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Spoilers: Which Characters Are Returning + Who Gets Hooked on Pills? [VIDEO]
'Pretty Little Liars' is returning tomorrow (Jan. 28) so we have four sneak peeks to tide you over until episode 4x17, 'Bite Your Tongue' airs.
2014 Austin Mahone Aquafina Flavorsplash Commercial – What’s the Song?
Teen heartthrob Austin Mahone has a brand-new commercial to promote Aquafina's Flavorsplash line of sparkling flavored water.
Which of Austin's songs did the company pick to promote their new product? Mahomies will already know the answer to this!
Watch the 2014 Grammys ‘Halftime Show’ Pepsi Commercial [VIDEO]
Ever wonder why the Super Bowl gets a halftime show, but the three-and-a-half hour televised Grammy Awards doesn't?
Well, the men of the NFL wondered just this same thing and teamed up with Pepsi to create a commercial imagining what that would look like!
2014 Microsoft Surface 2 Tablet Commercial – What’s the Song?
Microsoft has a brand new Surface 2 tablet commercial, complete with brand-new song. While the commercial itself is only a shortened version of a previous ad, the tune that accompanies it is a wholly new one.
But what is it?
2014 Beats Pill Commercial – What’s the Song?
If the new Beats by Dre commercial for the Beats Pill that aired during the 2014 Grammys doesn't make you want to get up and dance, then the song's writer has not done his job.
What song does the commercial use to put a smile on your face?