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Internet Addict Russell Brand

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Television, Rants, Rumors

Russell Brand, recovering internet addictAfter having beaten his polygamy tendencies, comedian Russell Brand is now recovering over his obsession with Googling himself.

The Get Him to The Greek actor, who admits he has an addictive personality and has previously beaten heroin addiction, said he eventually gave up typing his name into the internet, as he only saw negative things written about himself.

“It’s the most unrewarding, pointless activity, Googling yourself. I’m doing a lot better. It’s like picking a scab. I have gone a few weeks without looking at it and it divorces you from the slurry of casual vindictiveness.”

He also admitted he toned down his performance as host of this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), after his appearance last year - during which he referred to then-US president George W. Bush as a “retarded cowboy fella” - caused such an uproar.

“Last year at the VMAs there were death threats, so obviously this year it was deliberately designed not to cause anyone any bother, but be funny and confident. There was a very deliberate removal of self-destruction. I didn’t take the risks I’ve taken in the past.”


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Britney Spears Opens Up in MTV Documentary

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Television, Divorce, Videos

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What do Barack Obama and Britney Spears have in common? They both have plans to deliver their own message in separate primetime specials.

To help promote her sixth album (and to show the world that she’s finally back on track), will open up her life for an upcoming MTV documentary. The feature - titled Britney: For the Record - will give fans behind-the-scenes access into the pop star’s life. Shot over a three-month period, the 90-minute piece includes video of Spears in the recording studio and preparing for the VMAs.

In the doc (which can be previewed after the jump), the revamped 26-year-old will also candidly address the craziness from the past couple of years. Britney hopes this special will allow her to tell her side of the stories.

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VMA Fashion: Who Hit a Sour Note?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Television, Clothing, Fashion Police, Hair Styles, Red Carpet, Style, Photos, Editorials

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Award season is long, fraught with gossip, and seemingly unending. Someone always walks away with a statue - some performers and artists walk away with several. But by the time the same awards are given out the next year, no one really cares who won what the year before.

What we do remember is what they were wearing when they were doing it. People may not remember which Grammy Jennifer Lopez won the year she wore the green Versace gown, but they remember the gown. This year’s may be remembered for several years - the pictures not of moon men statues, but of the clothes everyone wore.

Whose couture sang the sweetest…and whose fashion was completely discordant?

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Paris Hilton Grabs Some Good Press

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Charity, Kind Acts

Paris Hilton , 27, once promised the world she would do more good works in her life. This isn’t to say she won’t still star on somewhat trashy reality shows - she’s working on a project with MTV right now, in fact - but the heiress apparently isn’t afraid to give some of her millions away.

Hilton recently donated an “extremely generous” undisclosed sum to the to-be-constructed Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “I am proud to make a donation and lend my name to the fund raising effort to help children who are facing terribly serious diseases,” Hilton said of her gift. The center Hilton donated to is scheduled to open in 2010.

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Tila Tequila Credits Herself For Legalization of Gay Marriage

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Music, Television, Style, Kind Acts, Legal Issues, Editorials

Tila Tequila thinks she lifted the ban on gay marriageAccording to loathsome MTV star/personality Tila Tequila, the people of California have her to thank for lifting the ban on gay marriage in the Golden State.

“It is because of me — I definitely think [my show] has helped the movement,” she claimed in an interview.

Yes, because the politicians, lobbyists, and judges involved in lifting the ban are prone to watching a reality show that is so contemptible that contestants are forced to eat pig vaginas to prove their love to a female who blatantly exploits her “bisexuality.”

“Before it came out, everyone was still a little apprehensive about [same sex relationships]. Then they realized, ‘Wow, everyone is really into this stuff, and it is fine.’ The next thing you know, [gay marriage] is legal,” she later elaborated.

Really, Tila? Really? I thought I heard plenty of asinine remarks from Jessica Alba and Katherine Heigl, but this? I’m not sure whether to laugh or feel very sorry for her.

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Madonna Back to Kissing Women

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Photos

I wonder if is experiencing any pangs of jealousy right now.

Madonna, concert kiss

Last night during a Paris concert, found a new lady to tease the audience with.  This kiss comes nearly five years after the singer’s much talked about smooches with the pop princess and Christina Aguilera.  (If you need a reminder of those moments, you can see them again after the jump.)

I guess it doesn’t matter if Madonna is 45 or pushing 50.  A racy publicity stunt works at any age for her.

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Paris Hilton Having a Hard Time Finding Friends

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Rumors

Paris HiltonEven though production is scheduled to begin next month, it seems Paris Hilton’s new reality show may be hurting in the casting department.

Believing people would want to become her next discarded friend, the socialite has agreed to play nice with those who yearn to be seen by her side.  In Paris Hilton’s My New BFF, the hotel heiress will choose amongst 20 stalkers who will do their best to prove their loyalty to her.  (I’m guessing this MTV production will be something similar to sans the sex.  Or at least, the bisexuality.)

Unfortunately, rounding up a pool of worthwhile candidates is apparently proving to be more difficult than it may have originally seemed.  A recent New York casting call reportedly drew only 40-50 hopefuls in total.  What?  No one wants to be her dogs’ next pooper scooper?

Those interested in applying for the sidekick position can find more information here.

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Paula Abdul Dissed By MTV

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Videos, Breaking News

Paula Abdul had been mostly relegated to VH1 by the time I was old enough to start watching music videos, but I’ll never, ever forget the number she did with the rapping, cartoon alley cat. Talk about a horrible musical moment.

Abdul has recently made the attempt to resurrect her oh-so-yesterday musical career through collaboration with . The new music video for her single debuted on American Idol (and can be viewed by you after the jump), but according to reports it might not be seen anywhere else.

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Neighbor Arrests Steve-O

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: D-List, Television, Drugs, Legal Issues, Meltdowns

Steve-O arrested!Neighbors can be real jackasses sometimes, can’t they?

personality Steve-O was arrested yesterday morning by his neighbor after the Jackass star apparently made a racket at 4 AM.  Officers followed shortly after the citizen’s arrest and Steve-O was then taken to the police station on suspicion of vandalism, an outstanding traffic warrant, and possession of a controlled substance (which isn’t too surprising).

Steve-O later divulged (via TMZ paparazzi) that his ruckus was with full intent to irk his neighbor, as he was boisterously hammering nails into the neighbor’s wall.

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Heidi Montag’s Video Made Us - and Her - Cry

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Television, Videos, Editorials

Heidi MontagLast week, we gave you the chance to check out ‘s new music video for her new single, Higher.  (You can view it again here.)

After the clip splashed across the internet, negative reviews about the cheap production, weak song and talentless performer came fast and furious.  Unfortunately, it was more than star was prepared to take. 

In an interview with Us Magazine, Montag admitted to feeling crushed by the comments:

“I cried myself to sleep that first night after my video came out.  I just couldn’t understand why people I didn’t even know felt the need to be so cruel and hurtful toward me.”

Uhh, well you assaulted our eyes.  How about telling us why the piece of film looked like crap?

“We were at the beach and, literally, Spencer had his camera and a boom box in the trunk.  We did it in one take, maybe two, and it took us 20 minutes to film and cost us zero dollars.”

Boom box, nice.  Well that pathetic excuse only explains the visual quality, Heidi.  It doesn’t explain why you have absolutely no rhythm and lack the ability to lip synch.  Get back to us when you have an answer for that.

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