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John & Katy like James and Carly?
Posted by Lainey
John Mayer is releasing a new single called Who You Love, a duet with girlfriend Katy Perry. They posed together for their first official portraits as cover art for the track. More photos were then posted exclusively at Vanity Fair. Shot by Mario Sorrenti (you probably know him best for his work with Kate Moss), there’s a late 60s/early 70s vibe to the images, like here: Full Story
Beyonce in Vancouver
Beyonce played Vancouver on Saturday night. Some of these costumes are different from when I saw her in Toronto in the summer. A few people I know who were at the show say that some of her faces seemed different too. That there is a little Kanye West’s fiancée in there now. But maybe it’s the other way around. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
I thought the American Music Awards would be boring. I was wrong. The American Music Awards induced rage (mostly thanks to Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake), euphoria (I love you, Rihanna), and an acid trip (is Barack Obama cheating on Michelle Obama with Lady Gaga – what!?). All that and we haven’t even gotten to Miley, the comic relief. So, no, not boring. Worth it? Well, definitely, yes. For the gossip. Always for the gossip. And for the Joan Jett. I wonder if Joan’s attendance was conditional. Like, if you’re Joan Jett, you do not want to face any possibility of presenting an award to either Justin Bieber or Chris Brown, right? Bieber was at the AMAs last year, remember? And he was booed. Why wasn’t Katy Perry booed? Oh, right. It’s because she sings songs about empty empowerment. Read Full Intro
Rihanna is everything
Posted by Lainey
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What’s missing from Rihanna lately, have you noticed? In her videos, on her Instagram, on Twitter, on HER, around her… What is it? MEN. Instead, Rihanna is surrounded by her best friend, Melissa, a steady crew of girls, and she’s doing it for them, for herself. When she’s dancing on a pole, it’s not for an audience of dudes. Full Story
Miley and the cat
Posted by Lainey
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So basically she’s been f-cking with this the entire time. That crying cat is now the symbol for why I don’t worry about Miley right now. Miley is conscious. That’s not to say that she’s perfect – because she’s not, and she’s made some mistakes, many of them, and will continue to. Full Story
Award show love dramas
Posted by Lainey
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Taylor Swift is always good for it. It was just a year ago that Swift and Harry Styles were making Burberry hearts at duck ponds and in the English countryside. Last night they were both winning awards and ignoring each other, as that Kardashian he may or may not be f-cking sat one row behind him. Full Story
I still don’t understand
Posted by Lainey
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I went to bed not knowing what was going on with Lady Gaga and R Kelly last night. I woke up still not knowing. Was it carry-over from Saturday Night Live? A lost sketch repurposed for the AMAs? Am I jet-lagged from New York even though it’s the same time zone? Did I shop my brain away? Am I too deliriously in love with my new coat? It’s a great coat Full Story
JLO’s best performance in years
Posted by Lainey
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I’m not sure she was singing live. Frankly, I don’t care. She was good enough – great enough – at everything else to make me not care. JLO’s performance last night at the AMAs was everything. It had everything. It had costume. It had flair. It had HAIR. The energy – she put it all on stage last night. Full Story
Katy Perry and the people who eat with sticks
Posted by Lainey
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I’m not writing an entire essay on why Katy Perry’s performance at the AMAs sucked. There are academics who will and have already. My job as a gossip blogger is to point out that she is a f-cking idiot, following Dean’s example – click here Full Story
Justin Timberlake does accents now
Posted by Lainey
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Is he? Did he just…? No. No he isn’t. He can’t be. He wouldn’t. Of course he would. Justin Timberlake thinks he can do anything. Justin Timberlake tried on a Bajan accent last night while accepting his award while reminding people that he can’t be “genre-d” because he was nominated for “pop, rock, and soul r&b”. Full Story
When in Amsterdam…
Posted by Lainey
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This is what you do. But on stage? Sure. If you’re Miley Cyrus. I mean, OF COURSE. After all, she’s following in a long tradition of artists who aim to shock and hijack. This, for years and years and years, was Madonna’s blonde ambition. It’s only controversial if you’re talking about it, right? No matter who else is there, the conversation always ends up about the ONE person who was there. Full Story
The Pinnacle of Taylor Swift
Posted by Lainey
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Taylor Swift was nominated for several awards last night. And while she was not named Best Female Artist, she did receive the Country Music Association’s Pinnacle Award, an honour that has only been bestowed once before – to Garth Brooks. She’s 23 years old. This is HUGE. How huge? Look at all the legends who were brought out to PRESENT IT TO HER. Full Story
Lunged me back to life
Here are the Canadians who’ve been representing Canada on the world stage lately: Rob Ford and Justin Bieber Is it our finest moment? Or our lowest moment? Debatable. There is however a Canadian whose representation of Canada is never debatable. Celine Dion is ALWAYS AMAZING. Full Story
Annie Lennox and her girls
Posted by Lainey
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Have I mentioned how much I love her? Maybe not. I’m sorry. I f-cking LOVE Annie Lennox. No More I Love Yous is one my favourite songs forever. Annie was at the Music Industry Trust Awards in London last night. With her two daughters Lola and Tali. This is tripping me out. Annie Lennox, to me, is always going to be 30 years old. Full Story
