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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John Travolta Dances With Shirtless Men, Allegedly to Shill Booze [VIDEO]
After paying boatloads of cash to a male masseuse on whom he may or may not have let his fingers do the walking, John Travolta apparently decided his next best move would be to promote Brazilian booze by ambiguously dancing with shirtless men. Alrighty.
Also not helping matters? His refusal to shave whatever that thing is off his face. (That's a decision worse than 'Battlefield Earth.')
Amanda Bynes’ Parents Denied a Conservatorship as Her Lawyer Tries to Get Her Sprung
Amanda Bynes' parents went to court today, trying to prove to a judge that their daughter was a danger to herself and others and should therefore be placed under a conservatorship.
But alas, their request was denied. At least for the time being.
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.
‘Glee’ Cast and Crew Gather to Honor Cory Monteith [VIDEO, PHOTOS]
Not having nearly enough time to grieve the loss of their friend and co-star Cory Monteith, the 'Glee' cast and crew assembled on Thurday (July 25) to honor the actor, who died of an accidental overdose on July 13.
Ian Ziering Almost Said No to ‘Sharknado,’ Which Would Have Been a Total Travesty [VIDEO]
Ian Ziering -- former 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor turned Chippendale dancer turned guy who jumped headfirst into a great white and then chainsawed his way out -- almost turned down the role in 'Sharknado' that added that last part to his resume.
Gaga Goes Dark + Makeup Free as an Old Lana Del Rey Song Dissing Her Leaks [AUDIO, PHOTO]
A Lana Del Ray song from four years ago leaked this week, and the track takes aim at Lady Gaga -- but Mother Monster is too busy dying her hair black and being fierce and makeup free to notice.
Jason Sudeikis Confirms He’s Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’ Too [VIDEO]
Joining the likes of Bill Hader, Fred Armisen and Seth Meyers, who've all ghosted from 'Saturday Night Live' this year, Jason Sudeikis says he won't be returning to the long-running sketch comedy show either.
Although his announcement didn't come with as much fanfare as some of the others.
The Royal Baby’s Name Means Absolutely Nothing + That Town Crier Was a Fraud
Kate Middleton and Prince William brought a brand new future king into the world, but don't go thinking that the name they chose -- George Alexander Louis -- is symbolic or anything. Or that they still use a town crier to announce things in England.
Chris Brown’s Alleged Assault Victim Filed a Lawsuit for Money She Said She Didn’t Want
A nightclub attendee who claimed that Chris Brown assaulted her, tearing the ligaments in her knee, is now taking the singer to court -- even though she initially said she didn't want money and every single source (including the nightclub owner) claims she's a crazy person who's obsessed with Brown.
Today in Amanda Bynes: No Charges for the Driveway Fire, a History of Mental Illness, and Parents Who Are Stepping In
Amanda Bynes may currently be on a 5150 psychiatric hold so doctors can figure out just what's going on in her brain, but the good news is she won't face criminal charges for lighting a stranger's driveway on fire.
Hey, even small victories count.
Of Course Kanye West Won’t Be Prosecuted for Attacking That Photographer
Turns out Kanye West, who recently attacked yet another paparazzo (one who wanted to sue him this time), won't be prosecuted for his actions. And none of it has to do with the fact that no one knows what his actions ever are.
Donald Faison, Rob Corddry, Ice T + More in Celebrity Tweets of the Day
It's over! Royal Baby fever is finally over! Thank you, Twitter, for ceasing to care. Instead, today (July 24) was all about making new friends, getting birthday wishes from the old, and reminding people to watch/buy your new product.
Lena Dunham + Nicole Drespel – Celebrity Doppelgangers
No, that was not Lena Dunham on a re-run of the '30 Rock' episode 'Standards and Practices' last night -- that was actress and improv comedienne Nicole Drespel.
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.
Dumb Celebrity Quotes – Who Said This?
This artist obviously rapped about raping someone and then denied it, claiming, "Woman is the most precious gift known to man. It was a misunderstanding with a lyric, a misinterpretation where the term 'rape' wasn’t used ... Hip-hop don't condone that."