Cassandra Rose is a freelance writer and an avid bibliophile with a B.A. from Rutgers University in English and Medieval Studies. On the rare occasion that real life isn't getting in the way, she spends her free time being snarky under the Twitter handle yrchmonger and contributing to the literary blog Bibliomantics. She currently lives in New Jersey where she was raised on a steady diet of Mel Brooks, British comedies and pop culture.
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Conan O’Brien Shows the Royal Family How to Properly Present a New Baby [VIDEO]
Late-night host Conan O'Brien was pretty miffed about how Kate Middleton and Prince William barely showed off their as-yet unnamed baby yesterday (July 23), bemoaning the fact that they didn't do it with enough style. Which prompted him to show them how it's done.
That Creepy Guy Won the ‘Meet Taylor Swift’ Contest – So the Radio Station Canceled It
A radio station in Boston recently held a contest wherein the winner would get to meet Taylor Swift, but when a 39-year-old man won after a friend enlisted the help of the internet, the station pulled the plug. Maybe because the dude had expressed great interest in smelling T-Swizzle's hair.
Amanda Bynes Placed on Psychiatric Hold After Starting a Fire in Someone’s Driveway
Well, you had to see it coming. Actress and professional media magnet Amanda Bynes has finally been placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold. And all it took was starting a fire in a stranger's driveway.
Lady Gaga + Justin Bieber Top Forbes’ List of the Highest Paid Celebrities Under 30
Forbes announced its list of the highest earning celebs under 30, and leading the pack is Lady Gaga, followed by Justin Bieber -- both of whom coincidentally also have the most pull on Twitter.
Kris Jenner Tried to Bribe a Reporter Into Pretending Her Talk Show Isn’t Terrible
Kris Jenner's new talk show 'Kris' has been getting awful reviews, most likely because the whole time she talks about meal ticket daughter Kim while trying not to sound like a giant scripted mess. (Spoiler: Her efforts are in vain.)
So to fix this, she tried to bribe a reporter with cupcakes and a Tiffany pen. (More spoilers: It didn't work.)
Prince William + Kate Middleton Welcome Their Royal Baby
Hear ye, hear ye! On this day, July 22, Prince William and yon wife Kate Middleton have successfully created the third successor in line for the British throne: a (still unnamed) baby boy.
That's right, kids. The royal bun has officially exited the royal oven. And Kanye had nothing to do with it.
Pink Responds to That Secret Recording of Kanye West Ranting About Her
Yesterday we shared some audio of Kanye West ranting after the 2009 VMAs. In the recording, he attempted to explain why Beyonce should have won best video over Taylor Swift (hint: because of him), and then he took inexplicable aim at Pink.
Who doesn't seem all that concerned about it. Because she's classy that way.
Eva Longoria Denies George Clooney Hit on Her While He Was Still Dating Stacy Keibler
Yesterday a rumor started circling the interwebs alleging that George Clooney was trying to get with Eva Longoria even before he split from now ex-girlfriend Stacy Keibler.
The story is a celeb-watcher's dream, but alas, it's untrue. At least according to Longoria herself.
Justin Bieber’s Mom Sees All – Photo of the Week
Justin Bieber went and got himself yet another tattoo, but this one might be the weirdest yet. Because it's a giant replica of his mother's eye on the inside of his arm. Who is now forced to watch everything he does.
Whatever, the ladies will probably still love it anyway.
Fergie’s Legally Changing Her Name To … Fergie
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie's real name isn't Fergie -- it's actually Stacy Ann Ferguson, but she's filed paperwork to legally change it to Fergie Duhamel.
According to Farrah Abraham, Jesus Loves Porn Stars [PHOTO]
We've heard it said that Jesus loves all the little children of the world, but according to a recent photo posted on Farrah Abraham's Twitter page, the son of God also loves porn stars.
The more you know!
Chris Brown Off the Hook for That Hit and Run, But His Probation May Be Revoked Anyway
Chris Brown will most likely not face prosecution for a hit and run case back in May, where he was charged with rear-ending a Mercedes and driving off without giving the other driver his proper information -- something Brown vehemently denies, of course.
But while you'd think his legal team would be heaving a sigh of relief, doesn't look like they'll get the chance -- because his probation might b
Jenny McCarthy Officially Joins ‘The View’
After much speculation, anti-vaccination crusader Jenny McCarthy has officially been confirmed by Barbara Walters as the new co-host on 'The View,' replacing exiting host Joy Behar.
Let's just hope she keeps her opinions on medicine to herself.
Oprah Winfrey Scores Lindsay Lohan Post-Rehab Interview + Docuseries
Seems like both Oprah Winfrey and Lindsay Lohan have good news today -- Oprah because her network gets the first LiLo interview following her stint in rehab and a docuseries to go with it, and La Lohan because, well, she gets to talk to Oprah.
YOU get a coup! And YOU get a coup! And YOU get a coup!
Kanye West Orders Yet Another Paparazzo to Silence Himself – This Time Forever [VIDEO]
Kanye West again came unhinged around the paparazzi, and again demanded their silence. Even though he didn't walk into a pole or anything while doing it.
Adam Sandler Tells David Letterman About That Time He Was Attacked by a Cheetah [VIDEO]
Adam Sandler was talking to David Letterman on Tuesday night (to promote his new film 'Grown Ups 2') when talked turned to that time he was on safari in South Africa and was attacked by a cheetah.
Hey, it could happen to anyone.
Charlie Sheen Went to Scotland to Hunt Down the Loch Ness Monster (No, Really)
Charlie Sheen has done some crazy things in his time, but taking a private jet to Scotland for 24 hours to locate the Loch Ness Monster would have to at least rank in the top five. Even for him.
Jay-Z Is Super Busy Today Lip-Syncing for Hours in the Name of Performance Art [PHOTO, VIDEOS]
At the time of this writing, Jay-Z is currently at New York's Pace Gallery lip-syncing 'Picasso Baby' -- a song off his new album 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' -- and he has big plans to do it over and over. For six hours.
You can keep your "Tilda Swinton in a box." THIS is performance art we can actually get behind.
Chris Brown Says Rihanna Will Be On His New Album, But She Begs to Differ [PHOTO]
Seems Chris Brown thinks he and his on-again-off-again ex-girlfriend Rihanna are cool. But based on one of her recent Instagram posts, they are anything but.
Paris Hilton Says Sex Tape Leak ‘Destroyed’ Her + It’s ‘Pathetic’ When People Do It on Purpose
Heiress Paris Hilton is really squicked out when people leak their sex tapes in order to gain fame and notoriety -- even though a leaked sex tape is probably the only reason any of us have ever heard of her.
In fairness, though, she (by all accounts, anyway) had nothing to do with that tape being made public.