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Your Guide to 9/11 Memorial Programming and How Much You’ll Cry

Your Guide to 9/11 Memorial Programming and How Much You'll Cry

This is going to be a tough week — everywhere you turn, there’s a 9/11 special about those who died, those who survived, and all who grieve the over 3,000 lives lost in the attacks on the World Trade Center ten years ago Sunday. The number and kinds of specials are pretty staggering, so we’ve put together a completely non-glib listings guide — thanks to The Futon Critic — of which specials air which night, and how many boxes of tissues they’ll have you reaching for. (All times are EST.) More »

Lady Gaga and 15 Other Musicians Who Have Guest Starred On ‘The Simpsons’

Lady Gaga and 15 Other Musicians Who Have Guest Starred On 'The Simpsons'

I suppose it was inevitable: Lady Gaga just finished recording her lines for an appearance she’ll be making on The Simpsons. Though apparently it was a little nerve-wracking for her– singing does not equal voiceovers, apparently– she seems pretty psyched about it; she told EW, “My dad’s probably going to do 80 backflips when the episode comes out.” Which, by the way, will be the spring of 2012 with the episode “Lisa Goes Gaga.” But as you may well know, The Simpsons has a long and storied history of rendering not just actors and comedians, but also musicians in animated form. Though tuest-his is by no means a comprehensive list, here’s a guide to some of the more entertaining choices of musicians who have guest-starred on The Simpsons. More »

Art Crush: Brad Elterman’s Vintage Rockstar Portraits

Art Crush: Brad Elterman's Vintage Rockstar Portraits

Brad Elterman was a teenager in Los Angeles when he began photographing rockstars at their homes, parties, and other casual settings. Yep, that’s right, at the age when you were masturbating to Conor Oberst music and lamenting your acne scars, Brad was in swimming pools with Joan Jett and Joey Ramone. He’s got a great blog and continually updates with great old pics like some of the snaps in the gallery. More »

5 Facts About Paul McCartney’s Fiancee Nancy Shevell

5 Facts About Paul McCartney's Fiancee Nancy Shevell

Your mom’s favorite Beatle, Paul McCartney, just announced that he’ll be marrying for the third time. Unlike previous wife Heather Mills, his current fiancee Nancy Shevell isn’t a public figure. So what do you need to know about her? More »

Gallery: 13 Celebrities Who Have Been Falsely Declared Dead

Gallery: 13 Celebrities Who Have Been Falsely Declared Dead

Last week, performer Jaden Smith was rumored dead when a report that he’d had a fatal snowboarding accident in Switzerland hit the Web. The thing is, these death hoaxes have been going on long before young Jaden was born in 1998 — check out our gallery of celebs, well-known and obscure, who are still alive and kickin’ despite all reports. More »

Crush Links: The Biebs and Selena Gomez Reportedly Shared a Hotel Room

Crush Links: The Biebs and Selena Gomez Reportedly Shared a Hotel Room

How do you feel about this? 16-year-old Justin Bieber and 18-year-old Selena Gomez shared the penthouse suite at a hotel for the Oscars. (Us Magazine)

Natalie Portman refused to wear Christian Dior gown to the Oscars and says, “as an individual who is  she will “not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way.” (Jezebel)

What do John Stamos, George Clooney, and Ben Affleck have in common? They all got better looking with age. (Celebuzz) More »

Videos: Paul Rudd and Paul McCartney On Saturday Night Live

Videos: Paul Rudd and Paul McCartney On Saturday Night Live

Last night was the Saturday Night Live episode we’ve all been waiting for: hosted by two very famous people named Paul randomly picked out of a hat! Lets hear it for Paul Rudd and Paul McCartney (from The Beatles) everyone! Here are the best clips of the evening. More »

Extra! Extra! ‘Glee’ Gets A Mixtape From Paul McCartney

Extra! Extra! 'Glee' Gets A Mixtape From Paul McCartney

Here’s proof that Glee‘s appeal transgends generations: Paul McCartney is a fan, and even made a mixtape to give to creator Ryan Murphy. Also, Sue Sylvester is writing her memoirs! More »

A Trip Through Teen Idol Hair, From The Beatles to The Biebs

A Trip Through Teen Idol Hair, From The Beatles to The Biebs

Justin Bieber. The Bieb. El Bieberino. The 16-year-old pop wunderkind is en fuego. His debut album “My World” is No. 1 on the charts, he’s friends with fellow pop princes Usher and Justin Timberlake, he’s met President Barack Obama, and millions of tweenies around the world want to hold his hand. All this, and I don’t think his voice has changed yet.

However, besides his adorable grin, adequate dance moves, and catchy pop factory tunes, what’s his biggest accomplishment—the key… More »

GALLERY: Lola Leon’s 8 Best Fashion Moments

GALLERY: Lola Leon's 8 Best Fashion Moments

Let Lola’s big reveal begin: Madonna, who we hear is miffed Lady Gaga is stealing her style, has teamed up with her favorite Mini-Me, daughter Lola, on a junior’s fashion line for Macy’s. The affordable label, called Material girl, includes jeans and fingerless gloves, and is inspired by Lola’s love of dance-inspired streetwear, European fashion and tastes in music. After years of fierce supervision by Mama Madge — who banned television from the house — 13-year-old Lola is finally coming… More »

The Best Of …Ye-Ye Pop

The Best Of ...Ye-Ye Pop

Bubblegum pop has a bum rap. Since time immemorial, the need to shift units has had the recording industry in a bind the world over. Labels flirt with different combinations and when they strike gold, they drive that particular business model into the ground. Luckily the cyclical nature of popular music means that after existing in the margins of contemporary culture for most of the aughts, bubblegum pop has finally become fashionable again. Thank you, Lady Gaga. This also means… More »

Paris Hilton Wants Duet With Paul McCartney

Paris Hilton Wants Duet With Paul McCartney

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Paris Hilton reportedly approached Paul McCartney backstage at the Grammys and asked him to consider singing a duet with her!!

According to The Sun, the former Beatle looked bemused at the request, and said he’d have to check his schedule!

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