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Ricky Gervais Picked a Twitter Fight With Katy Perry, Rihanna, Beyonce … and God

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:44:04 +0000

Funnyman Ricky Gervais — who has made no secret of his atheism — recently took to his Twitter feed in the wake of the devastating tornado in Oklahoma to call out some fellow celebs that he felt should’ve been more tangible with their sympathy. After MTV tweeted a link to a story about Katy Perry, [...]

Bill Murray + This Crying Baby May Be Brothers From Another Mother [PHOTO]

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:31:58 +0000

Lately, Bill Murray has been known more and more for his crazy antics than his iconic film roles -- antics like showing up at random house parties, pranking construction workers and riding around Europe on a golf cart.

Now he can add one more thing to his repertoire: making babies cry.

Joe Francis Says 'Retarded' Jury Who Convicted Him of Assault 'Should Be Euthanized'

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:17:52 +0000

We last heard from known douchenozzle and 'Girls Gone Wild' creator Joe Francis, he was being convicted of assault and false imprisonment after trying to keep three women in his house and slamming one girl's head into a tile floor multiple times like a gentleman.

Now he's mouthing off about the jury who convicted him -- and in the process, making it abundantly clear they did the right thing.

Rihanna Bares Butt on Instagram [Pic]

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:13:48 +0000

Rihanna loves to pose topless, but she decided to show off her other end and bared her butt on Instagram. Get up close and personal with RiRi’s rear. The snap has since been removed from her feed, but not before the Internet spread it around like an infectious disease. The shot features the singer’s bare, [...]

'American Idol' Eyeing Alumni Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson + Jennifer Hudson for Judges' Table

Jessica Sager — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:03:18 +0000

'American Idol' is getting desperate for ratings, and they've already cleaned house at the judges' table. To salvage the show, they're looking for fresh blood -- fresh and familiar blood.

Producers are reportedly considering 'Idol' alums Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson to judge season 13. And we think it's kind of a bang-up idea.

Kim Kardashian Has Really Subtle Baby Shower Invitations, Except She Doesn't [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:01:22 +0000

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian don't need your presents (they'd rather you donate to charity), but that won't stop her family from throwing her a baby shower where her picture will of course be taken.

Sushi News Roll: Next-Gen Need For Speed, New Star Wars + More

George Roush — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:23:00 +0000

Let’s grab a giant platter of sushi news and bite down on the best pieces of content to hit the web on May 22nd, 2013. What a Wednesday! New Star Wars Game to Be Announced at E3 Will the force be with us at E3? [READ MORE] No Pay to Play For Other Users on [...]

River Road Student's Mother Calls 96.9 KISS-FM Amarillo To Talk About "Worst Band Member Award" That Her Son Got [PHOTO/AUDIO]

Dallas Chambers — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:52:46 +0000

Okay, so they say there are 2 sides to every story, I say there are 3 sides to every story! There's 1 person's side, the other person's side, and then there's the actual truth. The hardest part is, knowing the truth can be very hard. When all you have is someone's story to go off, you can only take the knowledge you're given and base your judgement off that. Well a mother of one of the students at River Road High that got one of the "Worst Band Member Award" certificates called me to say that there was nothing funny about this, and her son was not involved in the "practical joke" that was allegedly organized by the students.

River Road High Student Calls 96.9 KISS-FM Amarillo To Clarify The "Worst Band Member Award" That Was Issued To 3 River Road Students [AUDIO]

Dallas Chambers — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:48:52 +0000

Okay so Nathan Lewis just called me, he's a drum major at River Road High, and he wanted to clear the air about the "Worst Band Member Award" that was recently shared by me. Where the band director for River Road allegedly issued the award to 3 students in the class. Nathan calls to back his teacher up, and pull Marci Criswell completely out of the equation, saying it was a "practical joke put on by the students".

Amarillo – River Road Band Teacher Gives Out "Worst Band Member Award" To An Amarillo Teenager! [PHOTO]

Dallas Chambers — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:17 +0000

OMG is this for real? Because if so, WOW! I can not believe this teacher had the audacity to actually give this to a student! This, my dear, tender and loving friends, is a text book example of a teacher bullying a student! And it happened right here in Amarillo, TX at River Road High! The band teacher, Marci Criswell, allegedly gave a student, Evan Hodges, an award for "The Worst Band Member"!

Demi Lovato to Have Her Tonsils Removed

Kat Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:16 +0000

If you’re like us, you’ve probably been wondering why Demi Lovato hadn’t announced any tour dates in support of her newest release ‘Demi.’ Lovatics now have an answer — Demi will be getting her tonsils out! Her minor surgery, in addition to her ‘X Factor‘ schedule will prevent Demi from hitting the road any time [...]

5 Eye-Catching Fountain Ideas for Your Garden‬

Carl Pettit — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:56:40 +0000

Water adds so much to a garden. And while ponds and pools are nice, the trickle and splash of an active fountain breathes fresh air and even a bit of a mystical quality into your garden oasis. When it comes to choosing or building a fountain for your garden, there are many options available to you. Some of these options can be quite complex (if you so desire), but they don’t have to be.

Kristen Stewart Hangs Out With Taylor Swift After Robert Pattinson Split

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:55:20 +0000

Taylor Swift is in the mix when it comes to all the famous breakups, isn't she? After her grimacing, stick-out-my-tongue-in-disgust reaction to her bestie Selena Gomez greeting her ex Justin Bieber with a smooch backstage at the BMAs, Swift is supposedly palling around with 'Twilight' star Kristen Stewart, who just split with her boyfriend and co-star Robert Pattinson.

Rihanna Responds to Miley Cyrus' Makeout Wish [Video]

Jessica Sager — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:49:02 +0000

Remember how Miley Cyrus confessed that she wanted to make out with Rihanna at the Maxim Hot 100 party? Well, now we know how Rihanna feels about that!

Demi Lovato Videobombs Ben Stiller [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:45:49 +0000

Yesterday, Lena Dunham gave a shout out to singer Demi Lovato via Twitter. Now, Lovato used the digital space to sorta “stalk” Ben Stiller. She saw the funnyman on the streets of New York and videobombed the actor. “Say hi to Jimmy Fallon,” she shouted from the backseat of the car. Perhaps she was filming a segment [...]

The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary. There are plenty of careers where you don’t need to go to college and can still earn a nice living. CareerCast.com has ranked the best jobs that don’t require a college degree, using data from the Department of Labor and Bureau of [...]

Catherine Zeta-Jones Is Out of Rehab + Doing Well

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:58 +0000

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is out of rehab following her second stint in the facility — the first being in 2011 — for help treating her bi-polar disorder. While on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, hubby Michael Douglas told reporters that his wife is “doing wonderful,” explaining, “She’s got herself worked out with [...]

Eminem Suing Facebook for Wrongful Use of Music

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:17:01 +0000

At one point, Eminem was the most “liked” person on Facebook before his ‘Love the Way You Lie’ duet partner Rihanna stole the crown. One person he doesn’t like right now? Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg — how cyclical, right? Em has launched a lawsuit against Facebook for wrongfully using music that sounds “substantially similar” to [...]

Jon Bon Jovi to Justin Bieber: 'You're an A–hole'

Kat Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:13:11 +0000

Sorry, Beliebers, but your main man Justin Bieber is not the most popular dude right now. Even Jon Bon Jovi is taking some pot shots at the teen heartthrob. The ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ rocker, who is on tour in Europe, was questioned by the London Evening Standard (via Hollywood Life) about Bieber’s chronic tardiness [...]

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Slams Kim Kardashian for Self-Promotion After Oklahoma Tornado

Jessica Sager — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:10:25 +0000

Kim Kardashian didn’t take a break from promoting her bronzer just because some little tornado hit Oklahoma. She’s a businesswoman, remember? That didn’t sit well with a lot of people — including rocker Nikki Sixx. The Oklahoma cyclone that killed dozens of people (at last count) wasn’t enough to stop Kardashian from shilling her wares [...]