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On today's Tweet Beat, we dread what Rihanna is talking about, Chilli wants to exercise with us, Patti Stanger keeps it coming with great advice and Zooey Deschanel doesn't know where she fits on The Mary Tyler Moore Show continuum. More »
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In case you missed it, we now know that Chris Brown was for sure at Rihanna's pre-birthday party the other night — because he asked workers and some guests to sign confidentiality agreements. [TMZ] More »
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On Sunday night, Chris Brown performed live on television twice, and won his first Grammy, for Best R&B Album. This sparked outrage among certain people. It's tough keeping up with the ups and downs in the singer's life, but with every award and accolade he receives, a feeling of discomfort grows among his critics. How did we get here? What are folks so upset about? This timeline explains everything. More »
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It's no secret that a lot of us get a little tingly in our magic area for Daniel Radcliffe now that he's come of age and it's totally acceptable to lust after him. Word must have gotten back to him somehow because the little rabblerouser can't seem to stop talking about sleeping with his fans and his fondness towards a hairy thicket. But now he's outdone himself by showing off a party trick on Spanish TV show El Hormiguero in what could only be described as a love letter to your vagina – the letter M to be precise. If a man has the dexterity to twist his tongue into an alphabetical shape then you know he's got some mad skills in the bedroom. That sound you just heard from your cubicle was middle management locking the doors to their office and drawing the blinds, if you hurry you can be the first one to occupy the accessible toilets. [Daily Mail] More »
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Judging from the amount of pro-Chris Brown sentiment around at the moment he's going to need to punch a baby on live TV and follow it up with a statement saying how much he enjoyed it before his diehard supporters switch camps. Until then he's happy to continue antagonizing the majority who feel that he hasn't been sincere enough in his apologies and actions after beating Rihanna by Tweeting this delightful message for the benefit of those who dared to question the appropriateness of his Grammy performances: "HATE ALL U WANT BECUZ I GOT A GRAMMY Now! That's the ultimate FUCK OFF!" Sensing that perhaps a verbally abusive uppercase rant wasn't the best way to shake his hard-earned girlfriend-beating, homophobic, self-pitying tag, he deleted that one and took things down a notch. "IM BACK SO WATCH MY BaCK as I walk away from all this negativity #teambreezygrammy." [E!] More »
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Well, this is depressing. After what seemed like 17 identical spasmodic performances and a Grammy award for Best R&B album, a contingent of Chris Brown's female fans took to Twitter last night to congratulate and compliment the famously punch-happy singer— by offering themselves up for celebratory beatings. And all on a night that became a de facto memorial for a woman who was herself a victim of domestic violence. This is a whole rainbow of wrong. More »
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It wasn't all for happy reasons, but tonight's Grammys were certainly more interesting than a lot of years past. Whitney Houston's death hung over the proceedings, but there were plenty of fun moments too. Adele made her triumphant return to the stage—and basically won all of the Grammys too. Chris Brown looked like an idiot and sang like one too. Rihanna sounded and looked great. The Beach Boys gave a charming if slightly uneven performance. Jennifer Hudson gave Whitney a proper send off. Nicki Minaj got crazy—maybe a little too crazy—and Paul McCartney shut the evening down with a rendition of "Golden Slumbers." More »
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They say any publicity is good publicity, but that didn't exactly work out for prominent girlfriend beater Chris Brown. His public image never quite recovered from the just fallout that came from violently assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna at a pre-Grammy party three years ago, but some idiot – or Chris Brown-hating genius – decided it'd be a solid idea to for him to celebrate that fateful evening by performing at, you guessed it, the Grammys. Because we all need a reminder of how horrible that night was. Though it hasn't been publicly announced, a source told media folk that it is indeed on the cards. This deserves more FAIL-related hash tags than I have the energy to type at the present time. [Daily Mail] More »
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A woman claiming to be Drake's ex-girlfriend and writing partner is suing the rapper for allegedly ripping her off (and for pretending they never dated, although that's not technically a criminal offense). In a lawsuit filed yesterday, Ericka Lee claimed that she and Drake agreed to write the song "Marvin's Room" together and split the cash. Lee recorded the hook, and says that Drake was thankful for her contribution: according to her, he sent her texts like, "U basically made that song" and "it's shit without you" while they were working together. Aw, how sweet. But Lee says she never got paid, even though the song was the first single off Take Care and scored No.7 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Chart and 21 on the Hot 100. That was the end of the cute texts as well. According to the lawsuit, when Lee asked for more money, Drake called her and said, "What the fuck is your problem?" before trying to settling out of court for $50,000. More »
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When I first read that Lady Gaga's boyfriend Taylor Kinney wanted her to stop acting all weird-like when she was around him it came off as the request of a controlling asshole. Then I thought about it. I mean, who'd really want her bringing some of her pointier costumes into the bedroom? And imagine trying to watch The Real Housewives in peace and have her interrupt to give one of her well-meaning sermons about the importance of good self-esteem. "Gaga started living and breathing her character 24/7 because she felt her fans wanted that," someone whispered tenderly to In Touch. "Taylor has convinced her that he loves the real Stefani." I'm totally Team Kinney on this one. [In Touch] More »
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When I was watching Rihanna's "You Da One" video, I was struck by two things: one was the incredible shot-by-shot similarity between Rihanna's work and an old Numéro editorial by Solve Sundsbo (which director Melina Matsoukas, who previously was caught ripping off an old David LaChapelle editorial for another Rihanna video, failed to credit). The other was her nails. Those nails, I thought, are pretty awesome. So I decided to try replicating them at home. More »
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It's a dubious title dished out by a totally skeezy website, but Katy Perry has topped a poll saying that she's the celebrity most guys would cheat on their significant other with. We're assuming straight guys, but those Californian gays are pretty into her so who knows? With her bestie Rihanna coming a close second, the adulterer wish-list also features Mila Kunis, Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Palin. Who would come up with such a tedious, free-pass poll? Why Ashley Madison, of course – aka the turd burgers who suggested men cheat on their fuller figured wives back in November. [Radar] More »
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We all have that friend who goes back to her ex despite the fact that it was a completely toxic relationship, and right now, it seems like Rihanna is that pal. Rumor has it she's secretly been hooking up with Chris Brown — for over a year. Awful feelings stir in the pit of the stomach when you read this quote from a music industry source: "They can't get enough of each other. I don't see it ending well." [Us] More »
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In this edition of Tweet Beat, Rihanna keeps it coming with the weed innuendos, Justin Bieber thinks of us as family and Kristen Bell shares some words of wisdom. More »
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Are you sitting down? Do you use a bosu ball for posture? Well, you might want to hold onto the table because word is out that Kim Kardashian is a big ol' homewrecker. That's right, though there was plenty of talk about it at the time, Amber Rose has confirmed that her relationship with Kanye West went belly-up after he was found to be hanging out of Kim. "Kim is one of the main reasons why me and Kanye are not together," she said. "She's a homewrecker!" And it gets better, with Amber adding that Kim was definitely dating Reggie Bush at the time and instigated the whole thing by relentlessly sexting Kanye — not even stopping when Amber confronted her. "They were both cheating on me and Reggie with each other," she added. "She was sending pictures, and I was like, ‘Kim, just stop. Don't be that person.' I thought at least she'd be woman enough to respond to me. She never responded." Now, that's what you call an oldie but a juicy goodie. [Radar] More »
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Figuring they'd squeeze in one more shit-storm of controversy before the year is out, Rihanna and Chris Brown have got eyebrows raised and at the ready after sending each other a series of secret-but-not-really-because-it's-a-public-forum love Tweets. Chris got the ball rolling when he wrote, "Love U more than you know." And Rihanna replied almost immediately with, "I'll always love u #1LOVE." Aside from the fact they still had more than enough characters to spell out the goddamn "you" in full, people are saying that the messages were meant for each other. And before all of you hateful, anti-gossip naysayers suggest it's nothing more than an unsettling coincidence she has been vocally supportive of him in recent months and found herself in the middle of a similar Twitter dalliance a few weeks back when his mom wrote, "HELLO LADY I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU!!!!!! YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!!!" and Rihanna replied with, "Miss+Love u 2." Sidebar: what is it with parents and the Caps Lock key? [E!] More »
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Rihanna was sued earlier this year for ripping off the work of photographer David LaChapelle in her video for the song "S&M." In October, Rihanna and her record company settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed sum after a judge agreed there were strong similarities between certain scenes of the music video and eight of the photographer's photographs. Now Rihanna has a new album, a new single, and a new video — but it looks like the singer is using her same old M.O. More »
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Eva Hoeke, editor of the Dutch magazine Jackie, issued an apology for calling Rihanna "the ultimate niggabitch" and then resigned her post. Now the magazine's publisher has issued another statement, claiming the magazine has nothing to apologize for. More »
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The editor of the Dutch magazine Jackie is leaving her job as a result of her decision to publish an article calling Rihanna a "niggabitch." But her weird justifications continue. More »
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Rihanna has responded on Twitter to Jackie, the Dutch magazine that called her the "ultimate niggabitch." She writes, More »
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A Dutch magazine has drawn fire for calling Rihanna "the ultimate niggabitch." And yes, it's just as offensive in context. More »
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Rihanna might have overdone it a bit by scheduling a grueling 10-month tour, and now all the work and fun times are catching up with her. She's suffering from exhaustion, and she had a meltdown backstage before a recent show. Now, out of genuine concern that she might lose them money if she falls apart, her record company, Mercury, has reportedly ordered her to be on a round-the-clock "health watch," whatever that means. They've also given her a curfew. More »
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Rihanna is circling the drain according to reports she was borderline breakdown and tried to pull out of a gig in Dublin on Friday night. Feeling a touch under the weather thanks to her 101-date tour and non-stop partying the singer called up her pal Beyoncé for advice, who informed her little money maker — well, she is on husband Jay-Z's label — to strap on a smile and get out there. That, or just do her best and have a really long sleep after. "It's a mix of exhaustion and stress," said a source. "She's been partying hard to take her mind off things, but there are days when she wakes up and doesn't even know where she is because of the travelling. It's no wonder she is feeling down." [MTV] More »
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Being a huge success in life doesn't always mean you'll make a good dad, and father-to-be Jay-Z isn't taking anything for granted. He said last night that he's been thinking—and maybe even over-thinking—about whether or not he's got what it takes. More »
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Internationally renowned spazz Chris Brown resumed angrily punching walls and crying yesterday when someone brought up that time three years ago he beat the shit out of then-girlfriend Rihanna. He unleashed a series of comically defensive Tweets and then deleted his Twitter account. He's truly the Michael Jackson of fit throwing. More »
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Jay-Z currently has a line of Occupy Wall Street-inspired clothing but doesn't plan to share any of the profits with the protesters because it's not like he's making a statement or anything. He's just...I don't know what. More »
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Remember how Rihanna shot a video in a field in Ireland? And frolicked half-naked? And the farmer who owned the field gave her a talking-to? Well, here's the clip. "We Found Love" starts with a bizarre English-accented voice-over and moves at break-neck speed. Scorching hot boxer/model Dudley O'Shaughnessy plays her manfriend, and their relationship is volatile. Fun, happy times dissolve into booze, drugs, sex, home-tattooing and intense arguments — including one that takes place in a car (reminiscent of the incident with Chris Brown). The thing unfurls like a promo for Skins, with the bleak images of an economically depressed European town providing the backdrop for young, toxic love. Rihanna also vomits up a ribbon. It's a pretty good depiction of a sick can't-live-with-'em-can't-live-without-'em relationship, and might make you thank your lucky stars you're not with you know who anymore. More »
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For her latest Armani ad, Rihanna strips down to her Armani underwear, pulls on her Armani jeans, and slips into an Armani leather jacket — all in the back seat of a black ultraluxury limousine conveyance with windows that roll sideways. Stars! They're just like us. More »
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Rihanna wears some tiny strips of seaweed on the November cover of Esquire, and inside, says of Chris Brown: "It's incredible to see how he pulled out the way he did. Even when the world seemed like it was against him, you know?" She also complimented his work: "I really like the music he's putting out. I'm a fan of his stuff. I've always been a fan." And despite the fact that he punched her in the face and split her lip, RiRi says: "I would never wish anything horrible for him. Never. I never have." [Esquire, AP, Sandra Rose] More »
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Plenty of his famous friends showed up to pay tribute to Michael Jackson at a concert held in honor of the late singer in Wales. Jamie Foxx, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Smokey Robinson, and many others performed, but Jennifer Hudson—who'd been scheduled to appear—cancelled at the last minute, citing "major production issues." More »
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Last night Rihanna played a sold-out show at the 20,000 person-capacity O2 Arena in North Greenwich, London. She arrived at the venue not in a helicopter, limousine or tour bus, but by riding the Tube. The train was crowded — with fans headed to her show — and the pop star said, "Dunno how you guys do it!" Riri chatted with folks in her car and posed for pictures and acted like a relatively normal 23-year-old millionaire. A spokesperson for the London Underground says that she showed up unannounced, no special arrangements were made, and staffers were completely surprised. But the guy did take the opportunity to brag about the subway, saying: "Millions of Londoners and visitors know Oyster gives you easy access to the capital's transport network including fast, frequent and reliable Tube services. It's great Rihanna seems to agree." [London Evening Standard, MTV UK] More »
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You think somebody forgot to tell British Vogue's retoucher that Rihanna is black? [Vogue UK] More »
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Joshua Rendon and Ebony Jackson-Rendon, a couple from MTV's 16 And Pregnant, have lost their child to the state and are currently facing criminal charges after police searched their home. And what did the cops find? You may want to stop eating, or thinking about anything pleasant, before you read this, because it will probably be ruined. More »
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Blake Lively, between riding on the teacups at Disneyland and taking trips around Europe and going on matching bicycle adventures on the streets of New York, have been discussing cohabitation. Specifically, he wants to move in with her, to show her he's serious. No word on her thoughts, but some speculate that the couple plans to follow the discussion by running toward each other across fields of daisies while classical music swells in the background, sharing a malt at a charming 50's diner, and laughing and holding hands on the Ferris wheel. [Contact Music]

Rihanna is spending money in foreign denominations like it's going out of style. She's rented a Mediterranean yacht for £200,000, is buying £3,000 a day on food and wine, and tipping people 100 Euros at a time! (Americans: with the dollar's exchange rate still not-excellent, that amounts to approximately $LOTS). RiRi has gotten her money's worth out of this vacation, filling her time with pantsless ocean swims, girl-on-girl sternum cuddling, and taking pictures wherein her and her friends flip off the camera. [Sun]

Brad Pitt saved a woman from being trampled by zombie extras on the set of World War Z. Next week's tabloid cover: BRAD'S NEW WOMAN! ANGELINA DEMANDS BRAINS! [HuffPo]

After only a week of doing it all over the place and then tweeting about it, Kim Kardashian and Mr. Kim Kardashian have returned. The Daily Mail says their post-nuptial vacation was more of a "minimoon." Why not just call it an "asteroid?" [Daily Mail]

Awful person Mel Gibson and the awful woman with whom he was in a custody battle have reached an agreement that their infant daughter will probably grow up to be sort of fucked up, and it won't be her fault because her jerk parents made sure the odds were stacked against her. [Yahoo]

And speaking of people fighting over babies, Halle Berry has emerged the victor in a custody dispute with ex Gabriel Aubrey. [TMZ]

Sofia Coppola is getting married in her ancestral Italian town, after being hit in the eye with the moon, in the fashion of a big pizza pie. [Yahoo]

Sarah Michelle Gellar is playing twins in her upcoming TV show and reportedly loves starring alongside herself. Unfortunately, the show isn't about a duo of vampire slayers in training to put the cast of True Blood out of its misery. [JustJared]

Tara Reid is really glad she got married, because that means that she can start a family and get fat by finally eating all of her pie costars. [Contact Music]

Liza Minelli doesn't plan on getting married again, but instead hopes to surround herself with a trio of kept men. More »
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Sure, Rihanna was only in the Battleship trailer for roughly 1.2 seconds, but that's what photographs are for — so we can get a better look at "Petty Officer Raikes" a little ahead of schedule. More »
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[Barbados, August 4. Images via Splash.] More »
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[At Barbados' Kadoomant Day Parade, August 1. Images via Splash.] More »
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Consenting adults Rihanna and Drake — who will always be Jimmy from Degrassi to some of us, but whatever — were spotted at a sex shop in Ottawa. RiRi tried out the whips and spent over $1,000 at Wicked Wanda's Adult Emporium, purchasing handcuffs, a riding crop, a bustier, pasties, boots, edible underwear, a collar and leash, a spandex hood and a chocolate penis. The saleslady said, "Have fun." Rihanna replied, "I always do." Best story of the day, guys. Just go back to bed. [Bossip via National Enquirer] More »
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Vogue Italia has named Rihanna its Woman of the Year. The mag calls the singer "currently the undisputed best contender to the role of queen of pop. You might wonder — wasn't that supposed to be Lady Gaga's title?" Yes, we were wondering exactly that! What about Gaga, Vogue Italia? "In terms of popularity and fame, as of now Rihanna has stolen Lady Gaga's Facebook fan-collector crown outsmarting the blond rival by a staggering one hundred-thousand fans." Outsmarted. Staggering. "Per aspera ad astra," says Vogue Italia, which then mentions Chris Brown's domestic violence and Robyn Rihanna Fenty's crack-smoking dad. Also, sticks and stones may break Rihanna's bones, but chains and whips excite her. [Vogue.it] More »
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Latex is okay, booze is fine, preposterous platforms? Hell yes. But don't do coke, Lady Gaga chides. She was on Howard Stern's show yesterday, and said: "To any little sweethearts that are listening - don't touch cocaine, it's the devil." She explained her coke snorting days thusly: "I think that I was lonely and there was something about the drug that made me feel like I had a friend. And I regret every line that I ever did. Whatever my vagina whispers to me, I say yes - inspiration, it doesn't come all the time." Gaga also talked about the process of writing "Edge Of Glory" on the day her grandfather died: She said to her father, "Grandpa's about to cross over into his glorious moment. It's hard now because he's on the edge." And: "When my grandma was saying goodbye [to my grandfather], there was something so intense that happened for me that I saw ... as sad as the moment was, they both were acknowledging that they had really won in life because they had each other." [MTV, Showbiz Spy] More »
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