Cassandra Rose is a freelance 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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GQ Releases Its ‘Forbidden’ Beyonce Cover [PHOTOS]
When an upcoming cover of GQ featuring Beyonce leaked on Instagram earlier this week, the magazine's legal team sent out a whole slew of take-down letters to websites that posted it.
But apparently GQ got tired of paying its attorneys to play whack-a-mole, because the publication finally decided to just share the cover its own damned self. Which is probably what it should've done in the first pla
Katt Williams Arrested for Missing a Court Date From One of His Other Eleventymillion Arrests
Katt Williams was arrested again (we know) on Jan. 8 in Los Angeles because he has yet to learn his lessons about all those other times he was arrested. You'd think by now he'd know not to run from police, miss a court date or look vaguely arrestable.
Mariah Carey Throws Shade at Nicki Minaj During Barbara Walters Interview [VIDEO]
Seems that feud (or publicity stunt, depending on your level of cynicism) between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj isn't over just yet, because during a 'Nightline' interview with Barbara Walters, Mariah threw major shade at her fellow 'American Idol' judge.
Meow, indeed.
Kim Kardashian Went to the Gym In Her Very Best Pair of See-Through Pants [PHOTO]
Just because she's pregnant doesn't mean Kim Kardashian won't be spending 2013 having repeated wardrobe malfunctions, the first of which occurred Thursday while on her way to an early morning workout.
After all, she's not a mom yet, so she's gotta flaunt things before there's a child around to embarrass.
Nicki Minaj Is Concerned ‘American Idol’ Will Damage Her Precarious Street Cred
High up on the list of things that shouldn't concern Nicki Minaj: becoming “too famous.” Yet the singer is incredibly worried that her new role as judge on 'American Idol' could do just that, even though it opens her up to whole a new audience of exactly no one since 'Idol' watchers already know who she is.
Friends Say Kim Kardashian’s Not Pregnant
Don't you hate when everyone thinks you're pregnant but then it just turns out you have the flu? No? Well, you're clearly not Kim Kardashian.
Because why should Kate Middleton's tummy troubles get all the attention?
Katt Williams Owes More in Taxes Than You’ll Probably Ever Make
In addition to owing his fans apologies for beating and slapping them, the IRS says Katt Williams owes the government $4 million in unpaid taxes.
Which begs the question: Jesus, how much does this dude make?
Karrueche Tran Might Still Be Chris Brown’s Girlfriend. Had Enough Yet, Rihanna? [VIDEO]
Based on recent Instagram evidence of Rihanna hugging Chris Brown, spending holidays with him, getting a tattoo honoring him somewhere on her often-unclothed body and allegedly wanting to have his DNA-challenged babies, one might assume they're actually, you know, dating.
But one might be wrong -- at least according to Christina Milian. She claims Brown is still in a relationship with his ex, Karr
Kim Kardashian Does a Lingerie Spread, Acts Like We Haven’t Already Seen the Goods [PHOTOS]
Reality star slash pretty much useless person Kim Kardashian recently took time out of her busy busy day of abject famewhoredom to put on bras and panties you can't afford and stare off into space for the French magazine Factice.
Slightly NSFW photos below if ladies in lingerie (or Kim Kardashian's face) are an unacceptable part of your work day.
Today in Katt Williams: Beaten Audience Members, Missed Arraignments + Another Arrest
Warning to anyone who plans to attend a Katt Williams show: You might get a beatdown, and it'll be your own fault. Kind of. Sort of.
Okay, not really.
Notorious B.I.G.’s Autopsy Details His Graphic Demise + The Whiteness of the Coroner
Christopher Wallace, better known by the stage names Biggie Smalls and the Notorious B.I.G., died after he was shot to death in his car in Los Angeles in 1997.
Now, in an autopsy report just released to the public, we know exactly which of four bullet wounds he sustained actually killed him -- and that the coroner who detailed the findings was clearly not a big music connoisseur.
Katt Williams Says He’s Retiring From Comedy + Cries All About It [VIDEO]
After being arrested in a restaurant for attacking a family with a burning cigarette, harassing customers, throwing rocks and just generally being a nuisance to the city of Seattle, comedian Katt Williams is retiring from comedy.
For all eternity.
Maybe.
Remember When Katt Williams Said He Was Retiring? Yeah, Never Mind.
A mere four days ago comedian Katt Williams tearfully retired from stand-up after his stay in Seattle went bad. And by "went bad" we mean the police did not appreciate him terrorizing families at a local restaurant.
Chris Brown Shows How Many Joints Will Fit in His Stupid Piehole at Once [PHOTOS]
Now that he and Rihanna have generously righted all that's wrong with music, Chris Brown is on tour in Amsterdam. And while he's there, he's taking the opportunity to smoke as much weed as humanly possible. Because when in Amsterdam, you do as the Amsterdamians do.
Amsterdamites? Amsterdammers? Whatever. We just call them "the lucky few."
Today in Katt Williams: Bar Fights, Arrests + Slapping Target Employees [VIDEO]
Given all the trouble he's been in lately, pint-sized comedian Katt Williams seems to be on a one-man quest to become the world's newest media sensation.
They say there's no such thing as bad publicity, but dude is really pushing the limits here.
Yes, Chris Brown + Rihanna Are Back Together [PHOTO]
Despite spending Halloween and Thanksgiving side-by-side, Chris Brown and Rihanna have continued to pretend everyone is too stupid to realize they're back together.
So maybe this picture of her straddling him is their official coming-out. On the plus side, at least she's wearing all her clothes this time.
Kim Kardashian Hipchecks Justin Bieber to Reclaim ‘Most Searched Person’ Crown
According to a recent report from the search engine Bing, Kim Kardashian has once again been named the "most searched person of the year," retaking her title back from the 2011 champ, Justin Bieber.
But first things first. People actually use Bing?
Mitt Romney, Madonna + More Land on GQ’s List of 2012’s Least Influential People
Barbara Walters may have her generically boring 'Most Fascinating People' list for 2012, but to us, GQ's 'Least Influential People' list is a lot more interesting.
Favorites include failed presidential candidate Mitt Romney, vehicular danger Amanda Bynes, palate destroyer Guy Fieri, the hilariously titled "Whoever Directed John Carter," and perennial Oscar host Billy Crystal.
Congratula
Today in Halle Berry: Restraining Orders Fly as Gabriel Aubry’s Perfect Face Is Ruined [PHOTOS]
After the Thanksgiving Day brawl at Halle Berry's household between her fiance Olivier Martinez and her baby daddy/ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, Aubry came back with a battered face -- and a fistful of court papers.
Sorry, Ladies – Serial Cheater Jesse James Is Off the Market. Temporarily, Of Course.
An inability to keep it in his pants led to a messy divorce from actress Sandra Bullock and the end of his engagement to celeb tattoo artist Kat Von D -- but for some reason, Jesse James is still a hit with the ladies.
And it looks like he's about to take yet another stroll down the aisle.
Beware, Middle East: Kim Kardashian Is Coming
You might want to sit down for this: Kim Kardashian actually wants to learn about something. And she isn't getting paid for it or anything.
Hope Solo’s Taste in Men Is Pretty Awful
Star soccer player Hope Solo continues her streak of terrible judgment -- this time by getting engaged to NFL player Jerammy Stevens after a two-month courtship, seeing things implode when he was arrested on assault charges, and then marrying him anyway.
Did we mention he has a rap sheet longer than the business end of John Holmes?
Chris Brown Went to Rihanna’s Halloween Party as a Terrorist. He’s Classy That Way. [PHOTO]
Just in case you didn't think Chris Brown could possibly be more offensive, he's gone and proven you wrong with his Arab terrorist-themed Halloween costume. And rest assured -- or not so assured -- he's not alone in douchebaggery, as he has four equally horrible friends willing to complete the terror cell theme.
Bobby Brown Drinks His Way to a DUI Hat Trick
Hide your kids, hide your wife, Bobby Brown is on the road.
Every little step the former New Edition singer takes seems to land him in a jail cell -- this time for his second DUI of the year, and his third overall.
StarDust: Chris Brown Proves He’s Still a Horrible Person + More
- Since Chris Brown can always be a more deplorable human being, rumors are now flying that he wants Rihanna to get a boob job because it would be “totally hot.” Dysfunction junction, that's your function.