Gossip Cop called the tabloid National Enquirer out on the carpet for sharing unauthorized photos of Whitney Houston dead. The singer’s funeral took place over the weekend and with the exception of Bobbi Kristina Brown allegedly disappearing for a few hours to get wasted, Bobby Brown making an early departure and refusing to stay for the funeral after ushers told him that he was not allowed to sit in the front row (the space reserved for family), and Aretha Franklin failing to appear after she allegedly had a fight with Whitney’s mom sissy [but saying she could not come for medical reasons] — all was quiet. Now this. Keep reading…
Why Michelle Obama has husband Barack singing the blues at home
Will inviting celebrity friends to the White House come treating the home more like a pop culture icon than a famous place with historical significance hurt Barack Obama’s chance at re-election? If it does, he and the family will most likely be heading back to Sweet Home Chicago. Michelle Obama had the crew from Extreme Home Makeover in to remodel the house. Then B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark, Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Buddy Guy, Warren Haynes, Mick Jagger, Keb’ Mo’, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks with Taraji P all came to a house party to celebrate Black History Month. Why is his choice to invite stars right and hers wrong? Keep reading…
Celebrity Apprentice 2012: Who is Victoria Gotti? (Mob daughter)
Famous crime family boss John Gotti was known for being a streetwise character in his own right. A great deal of his moxie rubbed off on his daughter Victoria Gotti, When he went to jail, she was smart enough to make a name for herself. Appearing as the star of her own reality show Growing Up Gotti, the woman known for her trademark long bleach blonde locks captivated a fascinated viewing audience. For anyone into Mafia folklore or history, watching her raise her children as a single mom gave a glimpse into the everyday lifestyle of someone with deep familial ties to the Italian-American mob. Now she’s on Celebrity Apprentice. Keep reading…
Celebrity Apprentice 2012: Who is George Takei? (Star Trek actor)
George Takei, best known for his role as Mr. Sulu on the original Star Trek television show and in the blockbuster movie series, is participating on Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice. George will be trying to win $250,000 for the Japanese American National Museum. Many younger people won’t recognize the name, but Mr. Sulu. George Takei is of Japanese heritage, born in San Francisco, California, and Star Trek producer Gene Roddenberry was one of the first people to attempt to demonstrate that Asians, often depicted as bad guys in films at the time, could be just as beneficent as the next guy. Keep reading…
Purple Squirrel from Jersey Shore new green celebrity (of sorts)
A purple squirrel has become a green celebrity of sorts, complete with a Twitter account and everything. Animal rights activists and scientists are baffled at why the little creature is a hue of lavender. An environmental anomaly has been discovered in Jersey Shore, PA, according to Fox News. And, no, it’s not the reality television series Jersey Shore. The anomaly is a purple squirrel, and Snooki, squirrely as she can be is (the last we knew) more orange than purple. The purple squirrel, discovered and trapped by Percy and Connie Emert in their yard has been confounding scientists. Keep reading…
Taylor Lautner not considered celebrity teen anymore? (Twilight Trivia)
Country music singer Taylor Swift was interested romantically in actor Taylor Lautner in the past — that is until the two spent some time together away from Hollywood. Now they are just friends and gossip reports say that the hot young singer who preformed so well at the 2012 Grammys just did not have any chemistry with him. Had the two star celebs officially hooked up, there is no doubt she would have been able to avoid that whole unpleasant business with actor Jake Gyllenhaal that put her in tears over the 2010 Christmas holidays. But, looking on the bright side of things, she managed to make a friend! Keep reading…