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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Jay Z’s ‘Performance Art’ Now an HBO Film With Judd Apatow + Alan Cumming [VIDEO]
Jay Z (formerly Jay-Z) recently lip-synced the song 'Picasso Baby' off his new album 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' in a gallery for six hours straight and called it "performance art." Now you can call it something else: an HBO film entitled 'Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film.'
Bonus: Much like 'Hot Tub Time Machine' or 'Snakes on a Plane,' you immediately know what it's about.
Rihanna Fined Almost 50 Grand for Blowing Off Court Depositions
Rihanna has apparently been pulling a Lindsay Lohan, read: blowing off court depositions. But now a judge has had enough, fining her an amount that may be larger than your annual income.
Alec Baldwin Returns to Twitter + Has Big Hashtag Plans For His Tombstone
Rejoice, citizens! After deleting his Twitter account in a fit of rage last month, Alec Baldwin is back.
But don't expect another rant. From what we can tell, he's just been using it to retweet jokes about Anthony Weiner's press conference on National Hot Dog day.
Even As a Child, James Van Der Beek Had Swagger – Photo of the Week
If you ever find yourself in a dark alley with actor James Van Der Beek, don't worry. He's not really a martial arts expert.
Prince William + Kate Middleton Welcome Their Royal Baby
Hear ye, hear ye! On this day, July 22, Prince William and yon wife Kate Middleton have successfully created the third successor in line for the British throne: a (still unnamed) baby boy.
That's right, kids. The royal bun has officially exited the royal oven. And Kanye had nothing to do with it.
‘Glee’ Star Matthew Morrison Dedicates a Song to the Late Cory Monteith
Following the sudden and tragic passing of 'Glee' star Cory Monteith on July 13, his co-star and friend Matthew Morrison took to the stage with a song dedication as part of his one-man show, 'Up Close and Personal with Matthew Morrison.'
Charlie Sheen Went to Scotland to Hunt Down the Loch Ness Monster (No, Really)
Charlie Sheen has done some crazy things in his time, but taking a private jet to Scotland for 24 hours to locate the Loch Ness Monster would have to at least rank in the top five. Even for him.
George Clooney + Stacy Keibler Broke Up Because the Sex Well Ran Dry
As we previously reported, George Clooney and Stacy Keibler are dunzo (hey, we warned you), and now reports are saying that the split was a long time coming -- mostly because the intimacy was long gone.
(That sound you hear is the "George Clooney is secretly gay!" rumor mill firing back up.)
Human Toolbox Justin Bieber Peed in a Mop Bucket at a Restaurant + Thought It Was Hilarious [VIDEO]
If you didn't think l'enfant terrible Justin Bieber was already bratty enough, we have new evidence that may finally convince you: Earlier this year, he was caught on video (by an apparently easily-impressed friend) peeing into a mop bucket in the back of a restaurant. Because, you know, class.
"Wait? Wait? What do you mean someone is upset they have to clean that? That's prime Justin Bieber
Adam Lambert’s Next Record Might Be Back-to-Back ’80s Covers
Adam Lambert is planning his next album (the first since 2012's 'Trespassing'), and if his label has anything to do with it, you shouldn't expect to hear much original material -- because the higher-ups at RCA would like him to do a full record of '80s covers. Maybe because he's so damn good at them.
"Adam, dude, if you wanted to do new stuff you probably shouldn't sing Tears for Fears songs